Kitty quirks
From the “zoomies” to kneading, our cats engage in some endearing but sometimes puzzling behaviors. Take a look at some common kitty quirks and what they mean. A big part of a cat’s charm is his quirky behavior. Whether he’s “chattering” at birds outside the window, or zooming around the house just before bedtime, your cat likely engages in some mystifying activities. Many of these quirks can be traced to behaviors inherited from his wild feline ancestors. Others are…well, just plain quirky!...
Moments Before Being Brutally Killed For Their Meat, 50 Dogs Tied Up In Sacks Are Saved
Moments before being brutally killed for their meat, more than 50 dogs were rescued from a truck that was headed to an illegal slaughterhouse in Sukoharjo, Indonesia. The emaciated dogs were tied up in sacks, had muzzles bound tight with ropes or cables, and their eyes were wide open with fear. Photo: YouTube/The Humane Society of the United States Local police and rescuers from Dog Meat Free Indonesia (DMFI) coalition and the Humane Society of the United States worked together to save these poor dogs. “After carefully untying the dogs...
30 Neglected Dogs Crammed Into Feces-Filled Bedroom Finally Get A Happy Ending
One brutally hot summer day, 30 dogs were found crammed into a filthy, overcrowded one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, New York. The New York Police Department had reached out to the ASPCA regarding a concern about animals that were being locked up inside a house. Photo: YouTube/ASPCA ASPCA staff immediately went to the home to check out the situation. When they arrived, all of the dogs were extremely fearful and in horrible shape. All of the dogs were severely matted and soaked in their own feces and urine. They had no food or water, and...
After Being Rescued From Dog Fighting, Pooch Becomes Loving ‘Protector’
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. You can submit your own tale 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. Share your story here! What is the meaning of family? “Having someone to love you unconditionally in spite of you and your shortcomings!” What better definition could you give our boy Champ? He is a pup that was rescued from dog fighting. PHOTO: MIKE...
Mouse Lives His Best Life After Being Found As A Baby In A Garden
We all do different things to show our pets that we care about them. For one US-based woman, she chose to show her little pet mouse how much she cares by building him a beautiful little mouse-sized mansion complete with gourmet-looking foods. The lucky little mouse was Gustav, a tiny baby mouse that was found abandoned in a garden at just two days old. Eliza discovered the little mouse, along with his sibling, Scarlett, in her garden – all alone. They were too small to be able to survive on their own and so Eliza knew she had to take...
Butcher Helps Stray Dogs By Leaving Leftovers Outside
Most people want to do what they can to help animals that can’t help themselves. There are some, however, who have the ability to do more and that includes one kind butcher who is helping dogs in an amazing way. The video below shows the dogs benefiting from his kindness. You see, he owns a butcher shop and he leaves out the leftovers to help stray dogs that are wandering by. Photo: Pixabay/Adina Voicu There are many reasons why we might appreciate this video, but perhaps one that most people appreciate is that it seems the dogs are...
Great Pyrenees Lays On Top Of Cat That Stole Her Bed
One of the arguments that have been around for as long as we have been around is the debate over dogs and cats. In most cases, people will consider themselves to be dog people or cat people. It really doesn’t matter whether you prefer dogs or cats, all of them are amazing animals in their own way. That doesn’t mean, however, that they don’t have a struggle that is all too real between them. Photo: flickr/Aiko, Thomas & Juliette+Isaac That fact can be seen in a most adorable way in the following video. It seems as if...
How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Safe From Your Cat… And Your Cat Safe From Your Tree
The lights, the sparkly ornaments, the beautiful tree, the nutcrackers… there’s a lot to enjoy about Christmas decor. There’s also a lot to destroy, if you’re a cat. Some cat owners may decide not to have a tree or decorate at all because they don’t want Fluffy to come in like a wrecking ball. Others decide to decorate, pick ornaments up several times a day, and wish reminding their cat about the naughty list actually worked. Or, like many of these people, they could find that a cat has replaced the star at the...
15 Pictures of Your Cats Conquering Christmas Trees
No one rocks around the Christmas tree quite like a cat. When feline owners set our holiday decorations up, we do so with the full knowledge that things may, and probably will, go horribly wrong. Of course, the cats think these shiny decorations for them to attack are something that has gone horribly right. We asked for some pictures of your feline friends getting into the holiday spirit as only they can, and you sure delivered! Here are some of our favorites. Who Needs a Star When You Have a Cat? In this photo submitted by Carla Moury, we...
Cat becomes Best Friends With A Fish In The Koi Pond
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from watching a lot of cute animal videos on YouTube (and it probably is only one thing), it’s that you can never be too sure how animals will respond to something. Take Timo the cat, for example. Unlike the stereotypes, this kitty loved fish — as friends, not food! Timo was a ragdoll cat, a breed known for its gentle, calm nature. So, it’s no surprise that his favorite place to hang out was the koi pond in his backyard! Photo: Pixabay/BARBARA808 Timo, and his best friend Cleo...
