Dogs in Rescues Dedicated to Purebred Breeds Need Forever Homes Just Like Any Other Pup
According to estimates provided by the ASPCA, approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year. Of those, roughly 3.1 million are dogs. The animals come in all shapes, sizes, breeds, and age ranges. And as many as 390,000 are needlessly euthanized each year, predominantly due to humans. We are not getting them fixed in sufficient numbers, and we frequently neglect, ignore, or turn them out on the streets to whatever fate awaits them. Those lucky enough to be rescued by an animal welfare organization...
Dog Goes Whale Watching And Is Mesmerized By Friendly Whale
Whale watching is something many people enjoy, but as it turns out, dogs can enjoy it too! Recently, a one-year-old Australian Shepherd named Skipper went whale watching and he seemed to like it as much as everyone else! He was even greeted by a friendly humpback whale. Photo: YouTube/Monterey Bay Whale Watch The dog went whale watching with his family through the Monterey Bay Whale Watch, a group of marine biologists that lead year-round boat tours to observe whales, dolphins & other marine wildlife off the coast of Monterey, California....
Senior Shelter Dog Hopes To Wiggle His Way Into Someone’s Heart
Are you looking for a companion who will make you laugh, be there when you need a shoulder to cry on, and give you unconditional love? Well, your search is finally over. Meet Mugsy. Photo: NYC Second Chance Rescue The 11-year-old pit bull sees everyone as a friend and is waiting for someone to adopt him from NYC Second Chance Rescue. He was pulled from an overcrowded rescue to ensure he got the second chance he deserved. He enjoys daily strolls and afternoon naps and would love to be the only pet in the home. According to his caretakers,...
New Zealand’s Dolphins Risk Extinction If Action Is Not Taken Soon
Hector’s dolphins are the smallest dolphin species in the world, and only around 10,000 them remain alive in the wild, off the shores of the South Island of New Zealand, NOAA reports. These dolphins stick to a territorial range of just over 32 miles, rarely venturing away from home, according to Akaroa Dolphins. Photo: Adobe Stock / GaryHector’s dolphins are the smallest dolphin species in the world. Within the population of Hector’s dolphins, Māui dolphins are an even more rare subspecies with larger skulls and a...
Watch the Incredible Parkour Skills of a Cat from Reddit
Felines are extremely gifted with the ability to jump from one high place to another. They are naturals at parkour — jumping without hesitation as if they have a built-in map their heads. Cats can easily calculate each step and execute their jump to the next spot. Apparently, their parkour skills are meant for survival, as it allows them to run, climb, and dodge without hurting themselves. If you have a cat at home, you’ll notice that they can also do parkour indoors. It doesn’t matter if the gap is huge, wide, or narrow...
Will Insect-Based Pet Food Be On The Menu At Your Humble Abode?
As food and diet trends go, lean proteins are usually at the top of the list of healthy ingredients we’re directed to consume. There’s chicken, fish, pork, legumes such as chickpeas, and many other sources to choose from. If you were to become trapped in the wild, any survivalist would tell you to start foraging for insects to eat, but you’d likely have to be starving before you took their advice. So, what about putting your dog on an insect-based diet? Photo: Pixabay/contagionpseudomonas Insect-Based Pet Nutrition Yup, you...
Nonprofit Canines for Africa Deploying Two More Dogs to Combat Poachers
A nonprofit group known as Canines for Africa (CFA) is set to deploy two working dogs into conservation areas in Zimbabwe in an effort to combat poaching. The organization offers logistical backup and support to wildlife conservation areas and game parks in South Africa. Working with Conraad de Rosner, the founder/director of K9 Conservation, they house approximately 20 dogs as part of their Canine University Education program. Photo: Pixabay/pohjakroon Dogs on Patrol Vianna von Weyhausen, the director of Canines for Africa, noted that the...
Officers Discover Abandoned Suitcase Outside Vacation Rental And Hear Squealing Coming From Inside
A mama dog and her 7 puppies were given a second chance at life, thanks to quick-thinking officers who went out of their way to investigate a suspicious situation. The officers initially responded to a loose mama dog and her puppy running down a busy road. However, after safely securing them with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, the officers returned to investigate the area. While chasing the mama dog, the officers noticed an unusual suitcase. It was sitting outside a vacation rental, which is fairly common, but the sounds coming from it were...
Feisty Puppy Refuses to Let Border Collie Do His Job Of Herding The Sheep
Sheep farmer Rory Gregor loves looking after his animals and growing his business in Inverurie, Scotland, and he does so with the help of his trusty sheepdogs. Sam the border collie, in particular, knows the ins and outs of herding sheep and he proves quite the helper to Rory. Photo: YouTube/Caters Clips According to the Scottish Farmer, Rory is a first-generation farmer who has managed to grow his sheep business from 25 to 1,000 ewes in the last six years. That’s quite an impressive feat! Sam has been by his side as they bootstrap the...
Saying Goodbye To The 2-Legged Dog That Inspired The World
The courageous canine, Faith, has passed away after living a very full life of 12 years. According to The Ardmoreite, Faith came from humble beginnings nearly dying her first day on earth. Photo: YouTube/Bondi Vet Due to her multiple congenital disorders, Faith was born with only two healthy back legs. Vets suggested she be euthanized, but instead of listening, the Stringfellow Family took action. In shifts, they nursed and nurtured her back to health. Over the course of 6 months, they taught her to walk by encouraging her to follow peanut...
