Vet Leaves Letter For Heartbroken Family After Putting Their Dog Down
When you welcome a dog into your life, that pet becomes a part of the family. Since most humans outlive their dogs, the sad reality is that at some point or other, we’ll have to say goodbye. Watching a pet cross over the rainbow bridge is heartbreaking and mourning a lost pet can feel like mourning a member of the family. Photo: Pexels/Magda Ehlers Reddit user u/E_Cash knows the sad realities of losing a pet after their 18-year-old dog named Sunny passed away. They shared on Reddit that they received a letter from the vet following the...
Woman Rescues Kitten Dangerously Close to the River on a Roadside
The following story is a finalist in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers will receive $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. Voting runs through June 1. To read more stories and cast your vote, click here! It began on a busy traffic bridge over the Fox River on a Labor Day weekend. My husband was driving us to a dance with fireworks left over from the rained-out 4th of July. While waiting for a light to turn left to go over the bridge, we saw a tiny grey and white...
Unchain Django by Giving Him a Forever Home
Okay, so he’s not exactly chained, but he doesn’t have the liberty of leaving the Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson until a forever person comes along. After all, we can’t have him wandering the streets again. This is what the shelter staff at PACC had to say about this sweet boy. Django has a backstory that will really surprise you…just kidding. He was a stray like so many of our other wonderful PACC pups. Where do they all come from?? We wish Django could tell us his story, but we haven’t bridged the human/dog...
Dog Dies After Being Swarmed By Hundreds Of Bees
A dog tragically passed away Saturday night after being stung hundreds of times by angry bees. According to FOX 11 Los Angeles, the dog, a 2-year-old, 100-pound mutt named Chance, was home in his yard when the bees swarmed him and started attacking. Photo: Pexels/현덕 김 According to the outlet, it all started when Tommy Baker geared up in a beekeeper suit and started working to remove a large beehive on his fence. Baker didn’t realize how large the nest was or how angry the bees would become. After angering the bees,...
Austin FC 2023 Mascots of the Match
May 26, 2023 Since the inaugural season in 2021, Austin FC and Austin Pets Alive! have partnered up to showcase eligible dogs as honorary Austin FC mascots at each regular-season home match. The first-of-its-kind partnership features APA! dogs through social media outreach and in-venue activations during each match at Q2 Stadium, all in support of Austin’s status as the country’s largest “no-kill” city and the promotion of APA!’s rescue, adoption, foster, and volunteerism efforts through this unique...
New Study Points to Fur Parents Preferring Snuggles with Pets vs. People
It seems many animal lovers are admitting to favoring cuddles with their pets more than their partners. According to a recent poll of 2,000 American pet owners conducted by OnePoll on behalf of pet brand PetSafe®, 66 percent of them said they would rather cuddle their “fur baby” as opposed to their other half, and it’s actually men who are keener to snuggle up with their beloved pets than women! We did not see that one coming. As to millennials, that generation is more likely to seek solace in the warm embrace of their...
Rescue Bait Dog Has The Best Reaction To Getting Adopted
Life on the streets is tough for a dog, but it’s even harder to live as a neglected and abused dog. One the streets, dogs have the chance to run away from danger, but dogs with abusive owners don´t have that ability. They simply have to endure the pain and suffering indefinitely. For a poor dog named Charlie, his suffering finally ended when his abusive owner dumped him on the streets in Southern California. Photo: Facebook/Pittie Nation According to a video shared by Pittie Nation, Charlie was found wandering the streets of...
Dog Introduces His “Girlfriend” To The Parents In Hilarious Viral Video
Introducing a new partner to your parents is nerve-wracking – for you and your partner (and maybe your parents as well!). As it turns out, that’s not just true for humans but for pets as well! Photo: Pexels/Pixabay We saw this play out in an adorable and hilarious viral video shared by Waggle TV. In the clip, you can see two dogs who appear to be labradors, one black and one yellow. The person behind the camera asks the black dog, “Who’s your girlfriend?” and he responds by placing his paw in the yellow dog!...
How to Stop a Dog from Marking in the House
Marking in the house is a smelly and frustrating issue that’s challenging for dog owners to address. The key to stopping a dog’s marking is to understand your dog’s motivations for peeing inside. Then, consistently utilize positive reinforcement training methodologies and management to prevent the marking behavior. Let’s start with the first step: Figuring out the why behind the behavior. Why is my dog marking in the house? Although your dog lifting a leg on your couch, wall or in the corner of the living room...
Two Penguins were Found Strolling by the Beach While Sweetly Holding Flippers
Animals have proved from time to time that they can feel emotions and express feelings. That only means they can also feel affection for a romantic partner. Movies have wonderfully interpreted how animals act in relationships, which has led to various adorable scenes. The spaghetti meatball scene from Lady and The Tramp is a classic relationship portrayal that won many hearts. Although it’s far from reality, it’s still fun to imagine animals going out on a date. They do have courtships during mating season, and every male is...
Lion Shockingly Backs Down After a Dog Chased It Away with Courageous Barks
There are a lot of predatory animals, but the lion is the most known among creatures in that category. When people are asked about terrifying animals, most of them would answer the king of the jungle. Their presence can already make anyone tremble in fear. And although majestic, their roar is as intimidating as how they look. Lions are apex predators that embody dominance and strength. The fearless large cats won’t back down on any fight. They are also good hunters, which makes them even more horrifying. You simply don’t want to...
Older Cat Who Had Birthed Several Litters Rescued From Debris After Hurricane
The following story is a finalist in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers will receive $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. Voting runs through June 1. To read more stories and cast your vote, click here! Nova was an older rescue, found on the side of the road amid debris a few days after a Florida hurricane strike. The good Samaritan who found her thought he had hit her as he drove through the damage, but quickly realized she was simply scared and desperate for...
Community Looks After Stray Dog, But One Woman Decides It’s Time to Finally Rescue Him
The following story is a finalist in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers will receive $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. Voting runs through June 1. To read more stories and cast your vote, click here! Kipper was a stray I’d run into while walking my other two dogs here in Peachtree City. This town is unique because it has over 90 miles of golf cart paths. It was a cold winter in January, and many people were trying to bring Kipper in from the cold. PHOTO:...
A Cat Enjoys a Rabbit’s Company in a Sweet and Cuddly Content
Rabbits are undoubtedly adorable animals that provide so much happiness to everyone. They are cuddly and fun to have around — their demeanor gives you unexplainable calmness. Many people prefer their company, and bunnies love that as well. Being with their loved ones is immensely significant for them. It is due to the fact that rabbits are highly social animals. They often come in pairs — a life partner they’ll be doing everything with together. Sometimes it does not necessarily require another rabbit. There are instances...
Redditors Gushed Over a Baby Penguin’s Way of Greeting Its Favorite Human
Animals have a special way of greeting their favorite humans after not seeing each other for a while. Dogs will tackle their pet parents, wag their tails from the doorway, or do zoomies once their human enters the house. In contrast, cats are much calmer, then they’ll sweetly welcome their humans by rubbing their heads on them. Other animals also have their greeting habits where the excitement is truly evident. Your heart will immediately feel happy as you see them walk towards you. Animals can definitely express affection even in small...
Sweet Pittie Used As A Bait Dog Refuses To Stop Fighting For Life
When Kati Speer Krouse saw a dog quivering in the woods near a busy highway, she knew she had to stop and help. She shared with We Love Animals that she approached the dog slowly, but the poor pooch remained terrified and wouldn’t let her get close. Photo: YouTube/We Love Animals With the help of some treats and a net, Kati was able to catch the dog, who she named Robin. It was quickly apparent that the poor dog was suffering and on the brink of death. Robin had obvious puncture wounds on her legs and half her snout was ripped off....
News Crew Rescues Dog They Find Trapped Under A House While Reporting On Tornado Damage
A news crew reporting on tornado damage spotted a trapped dog and set out to rescue him! According to KENS5, an EF1 tornado touched down in Laguna Heights, Texas on May 13, 2023. Sadly, one person was killed and 11 others were injured. Photo: YouTube/ABC 7 Chicago The tornado also destroyed many homes, and wreaked havoc in some neighborhoods. ABC News crews were on the ground reporting on the damage from the tornado when one of them heard a dog crying from beneath a house. ABC News reports that members of the news crew called animal control...
Dad And Golden Retriever Perform Adorable “Stompy” Dance Every Day
The friendship between a man and his golden retriever is something special. As anyone who’s owned a golden knows, these dogs are loyal and loving, and they know how to have a good time! For a man named Chris and his golden retriever, Nala, life consists of having lots of fun together, going on adventures, and playing games. Photo: YouTube/Adventuring with Nala They even have their own special dance that they do together called the “Nala stomps.” Chris shared a compilation video of the Nala stomps on YouTube and dubbed it...
Orlando Animal Shelter Pleads For Help To Find Over 200 Dogs Homes
Animal shelters continue to take in surrendered and stray animals but are struggling to find adopters and fosters. Many shelters are overcapacity, and some are in crisis mode. There are only so many kennels, and adoptable dogs could be at risk of euthanasia due to lack of space and adopters. Shelters do all they can to encourage people in the community to adopt or foster to help save lives. Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) in Orlando, Florida, has over 200 dogs at the shelter and is in desperate need of help. The good boys and girls...
Your Dog and Cat’s Gut Health Microbiome – Why It’s So Important
You’re probably aware that gut health is key to your dog or cat’s overall well-being, but may need some guidance on understanding their microbiome and how to support it. How much do you know about your dog or cat’s gut health? A recent survey of cat and dog parents uncovered a disconnect between an awareness that gut health is important for the health of our animals, and an understanding of how to support and maintain it. Most animal parents know that gut health is essential for overall health, but don’t know about the...
