“Pooch Perfect” Was Supposed To Celebrate Dogs. But Many Viewers Saw Animal Abuse Instead
Actress Rebel Wilson may be known for her comedic chops, but not everyone was laughing upon the debut of her new dog-grooming show, Pooch Perfect, on ABC. It wasn’t just that the show, which tasked competing dog groomers with transforming their pups into outlandish styles for a $100,000 prize, got unfavorable reviews. Upon the conclusion of Pooch Perfect’s first episode on March 30, viewers were left wondering on Twitter if they’d just witnessed an hour of animal abuse. YouTube/ABC “This show is a disgusting display....
A letter from Dr. Jefferson on Zydeco
Mar 31, 2021 As you likely know, Austin Pets Alive!’s daily work centers around our mission to end the unnecessary killing of shelter pets, which sounds generic but in reality, is extremely difficult. It means that we purposely take pets in who are either already scheduled or soon to be scheduled to be euthanized. There’s no easy way to categorize these populations of animals as they vary. They can be like the animals we save in deep South Texas, healthy adorable pets with no space to go to like we saw during the ice storm, or the...
High Fashion Houses Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen Adopt New Fur-Free Policy
Fur was originally worn for warmth and protection. When indigenous groups would hunt for food, they would utilize every part of the animal, including their pelts. Today, many groups still utilize fur in traditional and ceremonial clothing. However, these pelts are often ethically sourced and an essential part of many different cultures. Photo: Pexels/Julia Volk The true unethical use of fur comes from the Western adoption, sparked by celebrities in the 20th century as a way to flaunt wealth and status. As furs and pelts became more and more...
Abandoned Pit Bull Gets A New Lease On Life Thanks To A Kind Mom
Our hearts really go out to any dog that has been abandoned but at times, there are some dogs that are abandoned, neglected, and perhaps even abused. That was the case with Daenerys, who was abandoned in an apartment that was at one time occupied by her previous owner. Nobody is sure how long she was left in the apartment but she was only 25 pounds when they discovered her. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo Photo: Instagram/rescuedpittie Article continues below Our Featured Programs See how we’re making a difference for People, Pets, and the...
They Now Have ‘Dog Crocs’ For Your Dog’s Feet And They Are Adorable
There are two types of dog owners in this world, those that will dress their dogs up to take them out and those that would never think of doing it. Typically, people tend to fall on one side of the fence or the other but it doesn’t matter what you stand is, you will want to see these adorable dog crocs. I’ll be the first to admit that a dog has the perfect “foot” for running around outside without shoes on but there are some cases when you want to protect their feet a little better. Photo: PXHERE This includes when...
Study Finds That Cats Are Influenced By Their Owner’s Personality
We think of our cats as independent, almost standoffish creatures who march to the beat of their own drum. But according to one study that came out in the journal PLOS ONE, they might be more conformist than first believed. The study found that cats were capable of mimicry – particularly of certain personality traits of their owners, such as extroversion, openness, neuroticism, or emotional stability. Photo: Unsplash Researchers conducted a study of more than 3,000 cat owners. They gave them survey questions to answer which looked at...
Why Dogs Sneeze Sometimes During Playtime
We love our dogs so much. They’re part of the family, which is why whenever we hear them sneeze, we perk up – wondering if we need to take them to the vet’s office or not. However, dogs can sneeze for a number of reasons, just like people. It can either be due to irritants in their environment such as dust, or it can be allergies to things like molds or pollens. However, these causes aren’t usually as frequent as with humans. Sometimes they will sneeze because of foreign bodies getting stuck in their nose. Photo:...
Dog Rescued From Being Chained To A Tree And Left Alone
Having a dog is a privilege. Unfortunately, not all dog owners see it that way. There are some dog owners out there who are neglectful of their pets and it is very sad to see. All dogs deserve a loving home with people who care. One poor dog was living a really awful life chained up outside, exposed to the elements. He was neglected and abused, wearing a heavy chain that was choking him. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials When the rescue group, Sidewalk Specials, found him, he was chained to a pole – a horrible situation that he had been...
Beagle Quickly Finds Dad After Being Away For Three Months
This story originally appeared at Shareably. Beagles are sweet and intelligent little dogs (if they’re raised right, of course). And they can sniff out anything from a problem to a surprise. There’s not much getting past these curious little pups. Pixabay “Their noses guide them through life, and they’re never happier than when following an interesting scent. The Beagle originally was bred as a scenthound to track small game, mostly rabbits and hare,” Dogtime.com says of the breed. Enter Lola Back in 2014, Paul...
Stray Dog Repeatedly Steals Toy Unicorn From Dollar General So Animal Control Buys It For Him
A store owner called animal control to report a stray dog that kept stealing a unicorn stuffed animal from the shop. When animal control arrived, they purchased the stuffed animal for the dog. Though no one is quite sure where Sisu came from or how he ended up a stray, there’s one thing for certain: He loves unicorns. In fact, he loves them so much that he broke into the Dollar General store in Kenansville, North Carolina a total of five times to steal a giant purple unicorn stuffed animal. Photo: Faebook/Duplin County Animal Services...
