Farm Dog Shows Her Lightning-Fast Trench Digging Skills In Viral Video
Dogs are beloved for their obvious qualities — loyalty, affection, and their naturally upbeat dispositions. On the farm, their skills make them even more important, as herders, guards, and hard workers. Sissy the farm dog, a viral TikTok star described as a “working dog living life one quirk at a time” shows lightning-fast reflexes, problem-solving, and perfect trench digging skills, making her quite a well-rounded farmhand! As a Blue Heeler (or Australian Cattle Dog if you’re fancy), Sissy exemplifies the whip-smart,...
New Report Claims That Covid-19 Pandemic Pet Adoptions Make People Feel Happier
The Covid 19 pandemic has changed our lives in more ways than most of us realize. Perhaps one of the most difficult parts of the pandemic has been isolation. In order to overcome isolation as safely as possible, many people have turned to adopting a pet, either temporarily or permanently. Rover.com recently spoke with 1000 pet owners in an online poll. More specifically, they were looking for people who brought a new pet into their home since the pandemic started last March. Photo: Unsplash 66% of those who took part in the poll already had a...
10-Year-Old Boy Reunited With Dog Who Went Missing For Two Months
There is no worse feeling than losing your pet. I am thankful that I’ve never had to go through the trauma of having my dog run away. But for those who have, it’s a very distressing experience – particularly the longer the missing period drags on. Tyler is a 10-year-old boy that received quite a fright when his beloved dog, Bruiser, took off in pursuit of a rabbit. Photo: Piqsels The poor boy was left distraught, and after two months had gone by and there was no sign of Bruiser anywhere, Tyler began to lose hope that he...
Couple Sets Up Camera To Catch Porch Pirate And Discovers Its The Neighbor’s Dog
We all despise porch piracy. Unfortunately, it seems to be a rather frequent occurrence in our society. We’ve seen videos of people trying to come up with all kinds of traps and diversions to keep people from stealing delivered items off their porch. There have also been plenty of people who’ve uploaded videos of these brazen porch pirates thanks to their home surveillance systems – one of those often being doorbells with video. For one family, they were about to make a very interesting discovery about a recent theft. As it...
Dog Saves Her Human’s Life By Finding Help After Seizure
One Otowa family’s pup is eating like royalty this week after her heroism saved a life. “[My wife] Diane comes home with a couple of big steaks and I thought ‘Wow, this is great, I’m getting a big steak!’ and she said, ‘No, it’s for Clover for doing such a great job,’” Randall Moore told CTV News. Clover, a one-and-a-half-year-old Maremma mix, had stepped in when Haley Moore, the family’s daughter, suffered a seizure that left her collapsed on the ground during a walk. Thanks to...
“Pandemic Puppies” Are Being Returned To Shelters Nationwide
The Covid-19 pandemic was devastating in many ways. As the world starts rebuilding and preparing for the future of a “post-Covid” world, much of that devastation will continue to have a lasting impact. As the pandemic began, a bright spot for those working in animal rescue was the sharp increase in demand for shelter dogs and other pets. However, as those who work in the field know, many who choose to adopt, especially first-time owners, can face a huge number of challenges. In many ways, the phenomenon of “pandemic...
Artist Creates Adorable Tiny Hats For Pets
A Lativia-based yarn artist named Viktorija creates adorable tiny hats for tiny pets. She uses colorful yarn to knit the hats that fit little creatures like snakes, guinea pigs, rats, hedgehogs, hamsters, and owls! Viktorija knits and sells her tiny hats on Etsy where she has a store, VikiPerfectGift. Each hat is modeled by an adorable little animal. Some of her models are real, adorable animals and others are stuffed animals she uses in their place. Check out some of the adorable hats below: 1. Guinea Pig These tiny guinea pig hats are so...
Nursing Home Hires A Golden Retriever Puppy To ‘Bring Happiness’ To The Residents
A nursing home just hired an adorable golden retriever puppy named Gracie. Her job is to bring happiness and joy to the senior residents. The 3-month-old pup was “hired” in March by the Good Samaritan Society – Scotland, a nursing home based in Scotland, South Dakota. According to a post shared by the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, Gracie’s role in the facility is to bring “happiness and joy to residents and staff.” Photo: Facebook/The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society So far, it...
Lucky & Kittery: We’re Not Counting Days, We’re Making Days Count
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! Pal Robin Desmet, former Valley Patriot “Kitty’s Corner” columnist and respected MSPCA volunteer, goaded me into meeting the shelter’s senior cats just in case one took my fancy. They all did but most were spoken for. But one buff beauty caught my eye and heart when he strutted his spry stuff in my presence. Lucky had been in this very room as a kitten, spent 14...
Labrador Found Tied To Tree In Hurricane Is Now A Narcotics Detection Dog For Maryland Police
Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana in August 2020 and people either evacuated or took shelter. But one family left their dog, a Labrador retriever named Bolton, tied to a tree to fend for himself. Thankfully, a kind neighbor spotted the dog and took him inside until the storm passed. The young pup was then brought to a local shelter where TRU Rescue, a Maryland dog rescue, heard about him. They transported the sweet boy to Maryland and placed him with a loving foster, Amanda, who also happens to be the daughter of a Harford County...
