People, Pets, and Purpose: Best Friends’ Brent Toellner, and Clare Callison of HASS
[embedded content] Welcome to the next installment of People, Pets, and Purpose, our (no longer quite brand new!) interview series exploring the human-animal bond, and what really matters. Check out previous PPP episodes with the Arizona Pet Project’s Leanna Taylor and Michigan Humane’s Matt Pepper. What does a humane community look like, in and out of its animal shelters? That’s the topic host Diaz Dixon—the Maddie’s® Advisor for External Affairs and Partnerships for the Human Animal Support Services...
6 Facts to Help You Navigate the Golden Years with Your Furry Friend
All animals change as they get older, including dogs. Your pup probably had the same personality and energy level for most of their life, but as they age, their body and mind will begin to change. It’s the natural aging process that comes for us all. You can support your pooch as they age, and knowing these six things will help you. 1. You Might Be Glad to Have Pet Insurance As dogs head into their twilight years, they’re more likely to develop age-related health issues, such as joint problems, cancer, and other chronic...
Can Dogs See Their Reflections?
We love watching dogs look at themselves in the mirror. Whether you viewed one of the countless viral videos of puppies barking at their own reflections, or you’ve seen your own canine gazing upon their counterpart through the looking glass, you’ve probably smiled at their adorable, silly, hilarious reactions. But you may have also wondered what dogs are thinking when they see their reflections. Why does my dog stare in the mirror? Does my dog see their own reflection and recognize it? Do they think they see a completely different...
Elderly Woman Unknowingly Adopts a Wolf Pup Who Later On Saves Her From Dangerous Men
Canines are indeed majestic creatures that have roamed the Earth for centuries. You can distinguish the changes in each breed and how genetics produced new ones. Although canines are separated into groups, they do still share similar traits. A wolf might be wild, while most dog breeds are domesticated, but they both are incredibly loyal and protective. Canines have always accompanied humans and helped them with their livelihood. From ages ago, they were guardians and a huge part of the community. Wonderful friendships were built, which were...
Weatherman Builds a Friendship with The Chicken He Rescued Amidst a Blizzard
An environment covered in snow can truly leave you in awe — winter is undoubtedly a magical time every year. Although the soft and white surroundings look magnificent, the cold season can also bring harsh weather. Blizzards hinder people from enjoying the winter wonderland as snow overly piles on the ground and blocks the roads. Going outside is severely dangerous due to extremely cold temperatures, strong winds, and almost zero visibility. That’s why it’s best to be updated about the weather during winter to avoid staying...
Water Loving Labrador Has A Blast Playing At The Water Park
The water park is almost always a good time, and that’s not just true for humans but for dogs as well! Some dogs love water, while others are a bit more hesitant about the wet stuff. A yellow labrador named Maximillian definitely falls into the latter category. Speaking with The Dodo, Max’s human mama, Christine, said: “The moment he sees water he’s gone. There’s no stopping him. He definitely was a seal in his previous life.” Christine first noticed Max’s love for water while visiting the lake. He...
Italian Greyhound Rejected By Chihuahua Finds A New Place To Call Home
A spunky dog found the perfect forever home after being rejected by a chihuahua in a happy change of luck. The San Diego, California-based Italian greyhound named Nori may not have had the best start to life, but her life is full of love and playfulness now. In an interview with GeoBeats Animals, Nori’s owner, Victoria, explained that Nori was living with a woman who got her to keep a chihuahua company. She said, “she and her husband are gone for most of the day but the Chihuahua ended up absolutely hating Nori.” Considering...
Harry Styles Calls Out Fan For Adorable Photo Of Cat
It’s no secret that people love cats. The internet is obsessed, that’s for sure. Harry Styles concertgoers in Sydney, Australia were treated to something special recently when the famous musician stopped the music to call out a fan for an adorable cat picture! Photo: TikTok/@maryakinba TikTok user @maryakinba shared about the moment in a heartwarming video. In the video, you can see Styles approach the crowd and call out a girl named Sara who was quite stunned by the attention. Photo: TikTok/@maryakinba “What’s your...
300-Pound Grizzly Is First To Emerge From Hibernation In Yellowstone National Park
The first sign of spring in Yellowstone National Park is not a flower or a bird singing, but the sighting of the first grizzly bear to emerge from hibernation. This is the second year that wildlife biologists have spotted the first grizzly on March 7. Apparently, that is the first day of spring to male grizzlies. This year the 300-pound bear was spotted near a bison carcass in Pelican Valley. Park officials shared, “Male grizzlies come out of hibernation in early March. Females with cubs emerge in April and early May. When bears emerge...
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Say “Ciao” [Hello] to the Bracco Italiano
In July of 2022, the Bracco Italiano became the 200th breed to be recognized by the American Kennel Club, and began competing in dog shows in the U.S. Since then, this rustic member of the Pointer family has been enjoying a growing fan club. Bracco Italiano: Is this a new breed? While the Bracco may be a new arrival to this country, the first dog registered by the Kennel Club Italiano, founded in 1882, was a Bracco Italiano. Early in 1949, a breed standard (the blueprint to describe the ideal specimen, thus encouraging a uniform appearance...
Hairless Puppies Dumped Outside Shelter In Milk Crate In The Middle Of The Night
Staff members at Iberville Parish Animal Shelter arrived one cold, misty morning to find three hairless puppies shivering in a milk crate in an outdoor pen. The 10-week-old puppies were cold, afraid, and in need of medical attention. They were abandoned by their owner in the middle of the night with no food, water, or blanket and found huddling together to stay warm. Photo: Iberville Parish Animal Shelter The sweet pups were brought inside the shelter and given warm medicated baths and something to eat. It was clear the neglected puppies were...
The #1 Way to Stop a Cat Drinking from YOUR Water Cup!
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This Sweet and Protective Family Dog Guides a Little Girl to Her School Bus Every Day
Children who grow up with dogs are indeed lucky to have an extra guardian. Most of them have the best childhood because they are showered with love and care by both humans and animals. Parents are also blessed to have a helping paw taking care of their kids. Dogs become overprotective of anyone they consider a family member. That’s one of the reasons why canines are the best companions at home. Apart from being guardians, kids also gain a playmate, sibling, best friend, and soulmate in a dog. Witnessing their bond grow closer and closer...
Balancing medical and behavioral well-being in shelter animals
Want to learn why strategies to support shelter animal well-being involve all of us, and all sheltering roles? And why the welfare of shelter animals requires a holistic approach to their well-being? Be sure to watch the on-demand recording of the session, “Balancing Medical & Behavioral Well-Being in Shelter Animals.” In the presentation, you’ll recognize why and how we can help our shelter animals to be happy and healthy, including case examples and a group discussion to learn all of our tips and tricks! This...
Elk Politely Cross Road at ‘Elk Crossing’ Sign
Why did the elk cross the road? Because the sign told them to do it. At least that’s what appears to have happened in a video shot by Instagram user @laurieannhanson in Douglas County, Colorado. The video shows a herd of elk standing near the road just after sunrise on rolling fields dusted with snow. Soon after the video begins, half of the herd takes off across the road, and their dedication to politeness on the roadways is admirable. As the video finishes, you can see that they’ve been running across the road next to an elk...
Sweet ‘Couch Potato’ Lab Mix Still Waiting for Forever Home After Two Years with Rescue
Mom, sometimes called Big Mom due to her 85-pound frame, is aptly named. She’s sweet, a calming presence, and always there with a little snuggle. Her son, with whom she was rescued, found a home some time ago. She’s still waiting, after two long years. Mom – a black Lab mix – has been in the care of Texas-based Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue while she waits for her own permanent home, spending time with a few different fosters in the meantime. One of those fosters, Nancy Byron, says she ended up with her for a somewhat odd...
Playful Horse Loves Making “Snow Angels” With Her Owner
An adorable video captured the moment West Wind the horse plopped down in the snow to make some snow angels with her owner. According to ViralHog, West Wind the horse lives with his owner, Sandy Hodskins, at the West Meadow Farm in Bradford, New Hampshire. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog The 17-year-old Kiger Mustang was born in Bend, Oregon but was taken to the farm in New Hampshire at a young age. At the farm, they use what’s called Natural Horsemanship to connect and bond with their horses “at every level – recreation, training,...
Neglected Pup Rescued, Glows Up and is Renamed ‘Carrie Bradshaw’
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! In 2008, a flea-ridden, muddy, matted “fluffy” pup was being honked at by a truck in the street. I got the little hot mess to follow me and my 10-year-old Jack Russell home, where I offered her food and water. She would have none of it. Cranky over her close brush with disaster, she pouted behind the couch for one hour until I made her come out. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / SABRINA...
Stranded Cows in California Benefitting From “Operation Hay Drop”
Cattle ranchers in northern California have been on edge recently with all of the snowfall that has buried grasses their cows would normally be munching on. Take Robert Puga’s cattle, for instance. Stranded and starving in the snow for weeks now, he said, “We’ve never seen record snow like this, ever. And we’re losing cattle left and right.” His ranch lies in Trinity County, an area that’s been hit particularly hard by the state’s relentless snowfall for the winter of 2022/2023. Photo:...
The 2023 “World’s Ugliest Dog” Competition Is Officially Underway
Dogs are cute, at least, many of them are. If you’ve been around dogs before in your life, you probably realize that while there are plenty of adorable pups in the world, there’s also a fair mix of straight ugly dogs. It’s hard to even write that, but it’s true. In fact, there are so many ugly dogs in the world that a competition was created to celebrate them! Photo: Flickr/Wayne Dunbar License: CC BY-ND 2.0 The “World’s Ugliest Dog” competition has been happening for nearly 50 years as a way to honor...
