Clever Dog Figures Out How To Carry Four Tires At Once
Dogs are smarter than we give them credit for. Many are eager to please and more than happy to help in any way they can. Sometimes, people get dogs just for the purpose of using them for work. Great pyrenes are watchdogs, corgis and cattle dogs are used for herding, and labradors are used for hunting. Sometimes, however, there’s a dog that goes above and beyond with a certain skill. Photo: Pexels/Pavel Khlystunov They may not be bred for it, but it’s something that comes naturally. Some dogs may be exceptional at gathering...
Boston Terrier Is Being Hailed A Hero For Saving His 9-Month-Old Sister’s Life
A couple is praising their dog for saving the life of their 9-month-old daughter. Kelly Dowling of Connecticut shared on Twitter that her 8-year-old Boston terrier, Henry, was annoying her one night by breaking into her daughter’s nursey. Her 9-month-old daughter had a cold and was sleeping, but Henry kept “pushing open the baby’s door with his battering ram head so he can sniff at her.” Photo: Wikimedia Commons Her parents were, admittedly, getting quite annoyed at Henry for continuing to disturb the sleeping baby. In...
Saving Guadalajara’s Street Dogs
Each year, millions of Americans travel to Mexico in search of warm and beautiful beaches, colorful little towns, shopping and, of course, delicious traditional Mexican cuisine. One of the best food destinations is Mexico’s second-largest city, Guadalajara, located in the tequila-rich state of Jalisco. But traversing through the city and surrounding rural towns reveals another group of hungry food seekers — Guadalajara’s street dogs. The National Institute of Statistics and Geography states that nearly 70% of Mexican...
A healthy cat is a hydrated cat
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Birdwatchers Are Being Asked to Join a Search for the World’s 10 Rarest Birds
Birdwatching provides an opportunity to enjoy wildlife, get out into nature, and offer your services as a citizen scientist. Now, you may also be able to add expert scavenger hunter to your resume. Re:wild, the American Bird Conservancy, and BirdLife International are teaming up with bird enthusiasts across the globe for the Search for Lost Birds program. Using data from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s eBird platform, the goal is to find 10 species that have been “lost” to science for more than 10 years. This is an offshoot...
Dog Gets Caught in the Act of Stealing Treats and Stashing Them
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. Submissions were accepted through December 5th. Voting will run from December 6th through December 31st. Three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the stories here! Why the “Wonder Dog”? Well, he just makes you wonder. We are a pets on the furniture type of family. Needless to say, just like Sheldon on the Big Bang Theory, Skeeter has his “spot” and if something is in his way,...
Miranda Lambert Donates Much-Needed Supplies To Animal Shelters In Tennessee
‘Tis the season of giving, so a famous country singer visited three animal shelters in Tennessee bearing gifts. Miranda Lambert is known for her award-winning songs and her love of animals. She started MuttNation Foundation with her mom in 2009 which is focused on helping senior, special needs, and all homeless pets find forever homes. The country superstar recently went on a major shopping spree in Tractor Supply, the exclusive retailer of her MuttNation product line, and picked out thousands of dollars worth of food, toys, beds, and...
Share the Love with Subaru
Dec 21, 2021 There is a lot that can be said for this time of year! The holiday season is a time filled with love and joy, friends and family, busy calendars full of festive get-togethers, and cozy evenings at home wrapped in blankets. And at Austin Pets Alive! this is the busiest time of the year for our fundraising which is why we’re so grateful for Subaru’s Share The Love event! This holiday season marks Subaru’s 14th Share the Love event and since 2015 Austin Subaru has selected APA! as their hometown charity, raising...
How to Pet-Proof Your House for the Holidays
It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but some pet parents may have to agree to disagree. It’s not uncommon for pet parents to have a tough time decorating their home for the holidays because of their pet’s knack for getting into things they shouldn’t – Christmas decor included. We’ve put together a list of ways you can pet-proof your home so you can get into the spirit without worrying about your pet this holiday season. Be mindful of your Christmas tree A live Christmas tree is the...
Is metronidazole the best choice for your dog?
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
