Professional Farrier Shares How To Hold A Horse So It Won’t Kick You
Horses often form special bonds with people and are used in sports, work, and even therapy! Though many people love horses for their unique personalities and hearts, owning one takes a lot of hard work and resources. Horses need space to move around, trailers for transportation, physical and emotional stimulation, and proper grooming, which includes hoof care. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Because of their size and how they’re larger than humans, taking care of a horse can pose challenges compared to smaller animals. Even agreeable horses...
Every Dog Parent Needs To Know About This New Style Of “Smart Vacuum”
It seems as if our homes are getting smarter and smarter every day. We have smart technology everywhere, from the front door to the bedroom and it is only getting more interesting as it gets smarter. One type of smart technology that we may appreciate having is a smart vacuum. These vacuums dock themselves and as we go about our day-to-day lives, they are busy sweeping up the floor and making sure that there is nothing left behind. Photo: Wikimedia Commons If you happen to have one of these smart vacuums in your life, then you already...
Meet Cricket — The Most Adorable ‘Gremlin’ On Instagram
When people meet Cricket “the Gremlin” for the first time, they usually have one of two reactions. “Usually we get the ‘Oh my god she’s so ugly, she’s cute,’” says owner Kymi Aeschliman. “Or some people will just look on in horror because they think something terrible has happened to her when obviously it hasn’t. She’s had the most princess life ever.” Aeschliman admits, she’s never seen a hairless chihuahua where she lives in western Washington, so Cricket’s...
The Rarest Bird In North America Could Make A Comeback With Some Much-Needed Help
Florida originally had eight different sparrows, living among tall grasses in dry prairies and swampy marshes from Central Florida to the Southern Everglades. Weakened by natural habitat loss from over development of Florida’s Dry Prairie Ecosystem, the song of these birds may soon go silent. As the Miami Herald reports, grasshopper sparrows are considered North America’s rarest bird, and there are now less than 40 nesting pairs left in the wild. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Mary PetersonThe Florida Grasshopper Sparrow is the rarest...
This Fox Sounds Like a Fax Machine and Expresses Jealousy in the Most Adorable Way
Dogs, regardless of their origin, are all equally adorable and great companions. Even wild foxes can melt your heart with their quirky personalities. Although always deemed mysterious creatures, they surely have an endearing side that makes them more interesting. Foxes can be as loving as domesticated canines, especially when you treat them with genuine care. Like Nicole and Reef from Pawsitive Beginnings, you can build friendships with them. Photo: Youtube/GeoBeats Animals Nicole Navarro established her wildlife sanctuary in 2020. She grew...
Fans Are Excited About Dolly Parton’s Newly Launched Business, The “Doggy Parton” Clothing Line
Dressing up your dogs has got to be one of the most fun experiences for a pet parent. You can even wear matching clothes and stroll around the park or the mall. This is so much fun if you are a fashion enthusiast. Brands and small businesses have released their lines of pet clothes — from hats to shoes. There are so many collections of costumes your dog can wear for different occasions. You can find Halloween, Christmas, Fourth of July outfits, and more. Photo: Pexels/Skylar Kang Aside from holidays, you can adorn your dog with...
Missing Cat Rings Her Family’s Doorbell Weeks Later, Frantically Meows To Be Let In
Stefanie Whitley and her family were extremely worried when their eight-year-old cat, Lilly, wandered off in their Mastic Beach, New York neighborhood and never came back. Lilly, who acts more like a dog than a cat, always stayed by Whitley’s side, even when she went for walks. So her not returning home was very unlike her. Two weeks later, around 10 at night, the family received an alert to their phones while they were watching television. Photo: YouTube/KHOU 11 The alert was from their doorbell camera at the front door. They all...
100-Pound Beagle Rescued From Abusive Home Loses 20 Pounds, Gains A New Life & Family
A Beagle, originally named Rolo, was rescued from a neglectful situation at a home in Muskegon County, Michigan, and ended up at Pound Buddies Animal Shelter. When he was rescued, he was extremely overweight, weighing nearly 100 pounds. He has since been adopted by a couple, Michael and Karen Steinhelper, who have made it their mission to get him back to a healthy state. “When we got there, he just had the look in his eyes and he was just so loving and cute and handsome,” Karen told 13 On Your Side. “We wanted to help...
Family Tearfully Reunites With Their Dog 5 Years After She Was Stolen From Their Yard
Five years ago, a Texas family was left heartbroken after their beloved German Shepherd was stolen right from their property. When Stephanie Malmstrom checked her home surveillance footage, she couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw a white truck pull up, grab their dog, Sheba, and drive off. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition They searched everywhere for her, night and day, but to no avail. As time went on, their family feared they would never see their furry best friend again. But years later, out of the blue, Malmstrom received a text...
Blind Dog Rescued From Euthanasia Saves Girl From Drowning
A blind dog saved a teen girl from drowning after he was rescued from a shelter and given a second chance at life. The yellow labrador retriever named Norman was dropped off at the shelter back in 1993. Photo: YouTube/Questar Entertainment According to Questar Entertainment, Norman was abandoned by his original owners as a puppy and was scheduled to be euthanized. Thankfully, a family came to his rescue and adopted him the day before he was going to be put to sleep. According to Medium, Annette McDonald of Seaside, Oregon saw Norman in the...
