LinkedIn Poll About Paternity Leave For Pet Parents Sparks Debate
“One of my staff has asked for paternity leave because he has a new puppy,” Boxpark CEO Roger Wade posted to LinkedIn in early October. “What do you think?” No doubt, he was expecting some debate to follow, but what he wasn’t expecting was just how popular this question would prove to be: More than 34,000 people cast their votes in his informal poll, with 2,000 sharing their opinions in the comments as well. What do you think? Photo: Pixabay/Seaq68 The debate comes after Colombia became the first country to allow...
Boxer Was Unrecognizable After Being Rescued
For a dog on the street, life can be incredibly tough and bleak. Without access to care, sickness and malnutrition can wear them down, and the lack of companionship or love can break their spirit. When Sunday, a beautiful brindle Boxer, was found on the streets of Murcia, Spain, this was her condition. Fortunately, she was found by the perfect people for the job. Tina Solera, founder of Galgos Del Sol, rescued Sunday from the streets and brought her home. There, she blossomed quickly in the company of dozens of dogs! PHOTO: YOUTUBE / GALGOS...
Bulldog Learns To Shoot Tennis Balls Out Of His Mouth
Pet ownership isn’t all fun and games. You have to know, especially around strangers, how your pet might react or what tricks they’ve got up their sleeve. Even the most well-behaved and intelligent dog enjoys a good prank or wind-up! For one pet’s family, that balance just got a whole lot harder to keep — he’s learned how to shoot tennis balls out of his mouth! Photo: Wikimedia Commons Posted to Reddit’s r/aww community, a short video of an Old English Bulldog mix quickly spread across the site and onto...
Boy Rescues Cat From Wall Using Cardboard Box
One boy’s act of kindness has brought joy to thousands after he was filmed helping a stray cat down from a high brick wall. While cats are notoriously good climbers, it’s not unheard of for them to get stuck when they become a bit overzealous or confident. That seemed to be the case for this cat. The video, shared by South China Morning Post, was filmed in a rural part of China’s populous Shandong province and documents the boy’s first attempt to help the cat, which had him raising an upside-down traffic cone overhead:...
Preparing your home for a new dog
Adopting or rescuing a new dog? Here are six ways to prepare your home and family so the newcomer’s arrival goes as smoothly as possible. Adopting or rescuing a new dog is undeniably exciting. You can’t wait to bring him home, and welcome into your life and heart. But before you do, there are some important preparations to make. You need to ensure your home is as safe and animal-friendly as possible, and that your family knows what to do and how to help in order to make the transition as smooth as possible. Here are six...
Woman Trains Dog To Fetch Her A Cocktail Every Time She Says “Gin O’Clock”
Dogs can be incredibly clever and the tricks they can learn are quite impressive. One smart Labrador may take the cake, though, for a trick his owner taught him. Every time she says, “Gin O’Clock,” the dog fetches her a drink! In a video shared by Daily Mail, Janice is outside working in her garden in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, when she decides it’s time for a drink break. Rather than getting up and fetching the drink herself, the 64-year-old says that it’s “gin o’clock,” and her dog, Bear,...
Kenan Thompson Aims To Increase Diversity In The Veterinary Field
Kenan Thompson is most well-known for his work in acting, comedy, and being a star of the “Saturday Night Live” show. With his new acting role as a veterinarian in Paramount’s new Clifford the Big Red Dog movie, Thompson has an interest in increasing diversity in the veterinary field, and he’s starting by inspiring students. Along with promoting his new movie where he plays a veterinarian, Thompson is also partnering with Banfield Pet Hospital to further promote diversity in the field. Photo: Wikimedia Commons...
Man Plays Squid Game-Inspired “Red Light, Green Light” With His Dog
An adorable video has gone viral for showing a clever border collie playing the infamous “red light, green light” from Squid Game with his owner. In the video, you can see the dog, Pedrusco, slowly sneaking forward while his owner whistles a tune like the giant doll from the popular Netflix series. Suddenly, his owner stops whistling and turns around, and Pedrusco freezes. Not sensing any movement, his owner turns back around and begins whistling again. The clever pup slowly creeps forward again as he hears the whistle and knows...
Adorable Dachshund Balances 17 Tea Bags On His Head
An impressive little dog named Harlso has pulled off quite the feat by balancing 17 tea bags on his head. Dachshunds are impressive dogs in general, and Harlso is proud to call himself one of them. According to the American Kennel Club, the breed was originally created to hunt badgers but has gone on to give the world so much more. Not only are dachshunds intelligent and witty, but they’re responsible for bringing us the Olympic’s first mascot, the phrase, “hot dog,” and the UK’s first-ever cloned dog among other...
Toddler Sneaks Into Room To Give Dog Nursing Her Puppies Some Kisses Before Bed
A video is going viral for the kind-hearted actions of a toddler. When babies grow up with pets, the bonds they form can sometimes be unshakeable. Dogs are members of the family, so in a way, it’s like having another sibling or parent. It seems for one little girl, though, she takes the role of “big sister” or “mother” to her family’s dog – even when the dog had her own littler of puppies! Photo: Pixabay/SofieLayla Thal In a video shared with RM Videos, you can see the little girl sneaking into the...
