When Mom Says ‘No,’ Adorable German Shepherd Puppy Talks Back
This story originally appeared at Shareably. Teaching a puppy the do’s and don’ts around the house may not always have a successful outcome. A puppy may completely ignore a direct order to stop chewing furniture. It is normal to ask a puppy to stop attacking furniture. What is also normal is to get a blank stare from the adorable culprit because it doesn’t understand human speech. Scolding a puppy does work in some situations. But, a puppy that is being told off by its owner for being naughty may find it fitting to talk...
Veterinarian Makes Vaccinations Fun For Dogs With Positive Reinforcement And Dancing
Just like us, dogs dread going to the doctor and getting shots. But one veterinarian in Portugal named André Santos has come up with a way of vaccinating dogs without them noticing. Santos encourages all dog owners to vaccinate their pets and has gone viral for his fun technique. He wants the experience to be a positive one for the dogs, so he has incorporated tasty treats and dancing. He’s so good as his job that the dogs don’t even notice the needle. The compassionate vet engages in playtime with each dog to make sure they...
How To Identify, Treat And Prevent Common Bug Bites On Dogs & Cats
It’s not hard to love summer, when the days are long and the weather ideal for hiking, camping, and long walks with cats or dogs. Unfortunately, our favorite season is also rife with safety hazards, including flies, mosquitos, and other biting insects that love nothing more than to feast your pets while they play outdoors. Fortunately, there are ways to protect dogs and cats from all the bugs seeking to ruin their summer fun. Read on for tips to identify, treat, and prevent common bug bites on cats and dogs. Fleas Photo: Flickr/Rayaah...
Meet Whiskey: Kristen Bell’s New Three-Legged Rescue Dog
Kristen Bell and husband, Dax Shepard, just added a new member to their family – a three-legged rescue dog named Whiskey. Bell shared the exciting news with her fans on Instagram. She wrote, “Meet Whiskey! Before he was rescued he got in a fight with a truck and lost (a leg) but who needs four legs anyway?” Thousands of her fans thanked her for rescuing and commented on Whiskey’s adorable face. Photo: Instagram/kristenanniebell “He is perfectly wonderful! How sweet he is! Welcome to the most loving family Whiskey...
Rescued Again and Again
This story was originally shared TheAnimalRescueSite.GreaterGood.com. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! We rescued a 5-month-old puppy named Harley, but soon decided she needed a friend, so we went to the adoption day at a local shelter. I had just coaxed a lap sized little fellow out to let me pat him when, fate stepped in. PHOTO: PEXELS A family brought in this gigantic, 145 pound, 6-year-old dog to be surrendered. My stomach turned, my eyes welled up, I stared in blatant...
10 Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2020
A lot of things changed in 2020, but one thing remained the same – Americans love Labrador retrievers. American Kennel Club just released their list of most popular dog breeds of 2020 based on registration statistics. The Labrador retriever was named top dog for the 30th consecutive year! But for the first time, the French bulldog climbed its way to number 2. Photo: Pexels While some breeds gained in popularity, others declined. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi was knocked down to 11th spot by the Dachshund who took 10th. Rescued is our...
Community Centered Animal Support Takes Center Stage
Mar 18, 2021 It’s been over a decade since we started the APA! Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender Program (PASS). We began this initiative because we recognized that Austin pet owners were often faced with the terrible choice to give up their pets due to housing issues, life crises, pet medical problems the owner couldn’t afford to treat, and other human problems. The vast majority of these caregivers loved their pets like family, but their only choice at the time was to surrender the pet to the Austin city shelter....
Did You Know You Could be Arrested for Saving a Dog?
If you saw a dog in a hot car, what would you do? If you would have rescued it, there’s a chance you could be arrested for your good deed. That’s what happened to Michael Hammons, a Desert Storm veteran who spotted a Yorkshire terrier trapped in a hot car. The dog was panting and no hot water had been left for it. After calling law enforcement took too long to respond, Hammons took matters into his own hands. “I’ve got PTSD, and I’ve seen enough death and destruction,” Hammons told 11Alive, noting his...
Tune in for a Return to Home town hall TONIGHT!
We are halfway through the No Place Like Home Challenge and Best Friends Animal Society is going to check in with several participants of the Challenge tonight. Register now for the town hall this evening at 6:00pm EST. Even if you are not participating in the Challenge, anyone can benefit from attending. Let’s Get Them Home: Part 2 will discuss the evolutions and realizations that this panel of animal welfare leaders have discovered by taking a fresh look at their Return to Home policies. What’s worked for them? What...
Woman Asks Internet If She’s Liable For ‘Army Of Crows’ She Created Attacking Neighbor
This story originally appeared at Shareably. Crows are often associated with negative connotations like crop stealing, bad omens, and disease. But these birds are in fact one of the most intelligent creatures that might even have a bigger brain than you, figuratively speaking, of course. They’re not just intelligent, they’re super resourceful. An Oregon woman decided to feed and befriended her local murder of crows and what happens next was something she wasn’t prepared for. Photo: Pexels This woman wanted to test out a...
