Rescued German Shepherd Becomes Mason Police Department’s First K-9 Officer
The city of Mason, Michigan, has just welcomed their first K-9 officer and she is a rescue dog! Tamarack was one of eighty German shepherds rescued from deplorable conditions in a hoarding situation and leery of humans. Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter (ICACS) took in some of the dogs and brought in a former K-9 handler to help gain their trust. Photo: Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter As the dogs started to relax and show their true personalities, it became clear that two-year-old Tamarack would make a great police dog....
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s birthday, supporting survivors of domestic violence, new e-book and more!
Happy Monday! Today is extra special for us as it’s Maddie’s birthday! Although she is no longer with us, we continue to celebrate and give thanks to the little dog who started a revolution. If you haven’t read her story or watched her home video, it’s sure to bring a smile to your face. Please tell us your favorite #ThanksToMaddie story on social or Maddie’s® Pet Forum! As usual, below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. How animal shelters can...
Cat In Japan Walks In The Rain With A Tiny Cat-Sized Umbrella
It’s common knowledge that cats hate water, including rain. While most cats would rather curl up and sleep inside on a rainy day, one cat in Japan enjoys taking walks in any weather, thanks to his cat-sized umbrella. Miru-Chan loves his walks outside, but he loves them most when his owner does the walking. The little feline gets carried around, sometimes with an umbrella in tow to protect him from the rain! What a prince. To make him even more comfortable, the little cat gets to rest comfortably in the fabric pouch of his owner’s...
Dog Cries Every Time The Baby Cries
Welcoming a new baby to the family can be a time of joy, but it also comes with a lot of added stress. Every time the baby cries, the parents (or, at least the mom) perks up and does everything possible to calm the baby. While we usually think of parents and other humans as being the responsive ones, pets can also pick up on the crying wails of a little one and can get quite concerned. Some dogs will even go as far as to cry along with the little baby, seemingly in sympathy. Photo: Unsplash One dog went to show just that when his new baby...
Dogs Use Their Own Doorbell To Get In The House
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, more people have been staying home and even working from home. As a result, dog adoptions have skyrocketed and people are finding more time on their hands to spend with their pets and teach them new tricks. If you’re a dog owner, you’re all too familiar with the frequent potty breaks that animals need. Several times a day, they need to be let outside to do their business and we have to wait at the door to let them back in when they’re done sniffing around. During COVID times, having...
Meet Chipper, The Earth-Friendly Dog That Loves To Recycle
More and more people are becoming aware of the dangers associated with ignoring the planet. We see the damage that has occurred in recent years and some that have been building up for decades or perhaps even centuries. It seems that it isn’t only humans who are aware of the problem, we also have Chipper, an eight-year-old rescue dog. Like his owner, Katie Pollak, Chipper does his part in helping the environment. When he sees any trash laying around near his home in Arizona, he stops to pick it up. In fact, you might say that he loves to...
Orphaned Turtle Joins A Family Of Rescue Dogs
Love is something that all of us need, but it is also something that can throw us a curveball from time to time. Perhaps we have seen this in our own lives as we develop friendships and close bonds that seem to surpass human understanding. This isn’t only something that is experienced by humans, even animals can experience such an unusual relationship. We might even consider some animals to be “strange bedfellows,” but once it is put in motion, it seems to take on a life all of its own. The Rocky Ridge Refuge in Arkansas...
Cat Has His Own Mini-Bedroom With A TV For Watching YouTube Bird Videos
If you have a cat in your life, you likely do what can to make them comfortable. Some people even go out of their way to ensure that their cat has the best life they could possibly have. It seems as if that is what @CinnamonBear9, a Twitter user, has recently done. They made a miniature bedroom for their cat that has everything it could possibly want. There is a bed, front lounge, some toys and yarn for playing, and even a TV on the wall so she can watch YouTube videos of birds. Photo: Twitter/@CinnamonBear9 Photo: Twitter/@CinnamonBear9...
Hero Dog Saves His Friend From Drowning In The Pool
There is nothing that a dog won’t do for someone they care about. It is this unwavering love and loyalty that often drives them to heroic acts. Dogs have been known time and time again to put themselves in danger in order to rescue the life of either their owners or their fellow animals, and it is always heartwarming when these amazing moments are caught on camera for everyone to see. It’s an inspiring reminder that we should all try to be more selfless like dogs. There is one video that is truly touching to watch. A surveillance...
Dog Reunited With Family After Being Stolen During An Attack
Our pets are a part of our family and there isn’t anything that we wouldn’t do for them same as any human member of our household. That is precisely why one man ran several miles in order to reunite with the beloved family dog, Minnie. The adorable little dachshund experienced quite the ordeal following a horrific dog-napping but is thankfully back home with the family who loves her so much. Minnie had been out on a walk with her owner, 50-year-old Joanna Fox, when the incident occurred. Photo: Pixabay The two were enjoying a...
