Three Dachshunds Adorably Race Around Snow Track
And, they’re off! A trio of adorable dachshund doggies is melting the internet’s heart with a clip of them playing around in the snow. It is too cute not to make you want to smile. Snow days can be quite uneventful, particularly if you just hole up inside and don’t bother with the cold. But for those with dogs, the snow doesn’t stop them. Photo: Wikimedia Commons However, for some dogs, the snow can be a little intimidating, particularly if they’re small. We’ve all seen funny videos of short dogs getting...
Why House Cats Have Sagging Bellies
Cats are probably some of the coolest animals in the animal kingdom. And I don’t mean cool as in they’ve got amazing physical capabilities. Well, the big cats of the wild certainly do. But I’m talking about the cute little domesticated kitties that share our homes. They’re not as impressive as their wild cousins, yet they still strut around with big attitudes. They know that they’re cool and they’re letting the rest of us know it. But as they walk around like they own the place, have you ever noticed that...
Cat’s Rear Gets Mistaken For A Dog In Viral Video
The internet is no stranger to a good ol’ optical illusion. In fact, in recent years there have been multiple very heated debates surrounding certain optical illusions. We all remember the black and blue dress versus white and gold dress that nearly melted the Twittersphere a few years back, right? I think we’ll still be talking about that one a decade from now. Well, another optical illusion making the rounds on social media is actually a living, breathing optical illusion. It’s a cat that looks like a dog. Photo: Max Pixel...
The Reason Cats Have Vertical Pupils
If you’ve spent any time gazing into your cat’s eyes — and be honest, I’m sure you have — you probably noticed one of the most unique and beautiful feline features. Cats have vertical pupils, which narrow their eyes into slits in bright light and pair with their naturally reflective Tapetum lucidum to make a striking effect in the dark as well. The reason for this feature is an interesting one. Photo: Max Pixel In a TED-Ed lesson written by Emma Bryce and animated by Iván Tamás, narrator Alexandra...
Feral Cat Rescued at Mosque Hisses at Everyone Except Her Fur Mom
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! First, my cat Bella passed away in October 2014. Then in early December 2014, my dog Cuddles passed away. I didn’t know how I would cope; Bella had been with me for 19 years and Cuddles was with me for 14 years. My other cat Stalker was moping around alongside me. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PEXELS My dad attends a mosque locally. The mosque has a pack of feral cats that they feed and...
Small Gardens Provide Big Benefits for Bees, Study Finds
Pollinators help produce nearly 80% of the crops grown throughout the world, including almost all of the fruit and grain crops in the United States. They also contribute to cleaner air, water, and soil. Unfortunately, with pollinators facing threats including habitat loss and pesticides, their important work is at risk. However, a new study finds that your small garden may be of some help. Researchers at the University of Bristol investigated the nectar content in more than 50 urban gardens to better understand how they serve as a food source...
Veteran Police Dog Given Heroes’ Farewell Before Crossing The Rainbow Bridge
K-9 Grimm, a veteran police dog, has helped keep Boston safe throughout his ten years on the force. According to Boston.com, these efforts included scouring the city for explosives following the Boston Marathon Bombing and the resulting stand-off with suspects. The loyal dog also found missing people, detected drugs, and kept dangerous criminals off the streets. Photo: Facebook/Andover MA Police Department But despite years of always getting the bad guys, K-9 Grimm finally encountered an obstacle he couldn’t beat. According to the...
‘Weird, Awkward’ Dog Dumped at Shelter Finds New Home
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! I like to look at Petfinder sometimes, just for fun. One day, I was sitting in a boring college class, and I came across his little face. He was listed as a pekingese, but he’s actually a Japanese Chin, and his name was Lawrence. He was scheduled to be euthanized due to mange. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / DEJANZKI There was just something about his little face, the way he stared so...
Dog Escapes From San Diego Apartment Fire Unharmed – A Real Life Miracle
Miracles happen every day and if you need proof keep reading. Last Friday Jarrett Gautt was heading out to dinner with his family, so he fed his dog Brownie, a 3-year-old border collie mix, and locked the door to his San Diego apartment. He returned to find his ground-floor apartment engulfed in flames. Screenshot: YouTube/ABC 10 News His only thought was he had to save Brownie. Gautt grabbed the fire extinguisher and rushed into his apartment to find his dog, but the flames and smoke were too intense and he had to turn around. “Almost...
Detroit Dog Rescue Plans To Play “Golden Girls” Theme Song Every Time A Dog Is Adopted As A Tribute To Betty White
The first no-kill dog shelter in Detroit is in the process of building a new shelter and plans to honor the late Betty White in more than one way. Detroit Dog Rescue (DDR) thanked their generous followers for participating in the #BettyWhiteChallenge and helping them raise over $10,000 on the animal advocate’s 100th birthday. The shelter posted, “As promised we will be naming, not just our adoption room, but our entire adoption hallway after the legendary Betty White! Our new Detroit Dog Rescue (opening this spring) will be home...
