Dog Breaks World Record For Jumping Rope On His Hind Legs
A dog named Balu recently broke the world record for the most skips by a dog on the hind legs in 30 seconds! Balu performed the jump roping alongside his owner, Wolfgang Lauenburger. They trained diligently before attempting the record and their hard work really paid off! Photo: Instagram/@guinnessworldrecords According to the Guinness World Records, Balu and Wolfgang live in Stuckenbrock, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and “trained very hard to achieve this title.” The organization shared a video of the impressive feat on...
Dad Cries Tears Of Joy When He Realizes He Can Adopt His Foster Dog
Fostering rescue animals is a tough but rewarding job. It’s so important to offer these animals a temporary place between rescue and forever home – it allows more animals to be saved and is really such a critical part of the rescue process. However, it’s also exhausting. Not only do you have to put in a lot of effort to care for each foster dog as your own, but you also have to say goodbye at some point. It can be heartbreaking. Photo: YOuTube/We Love Animals Doug and Michelle know the realities of fostering all too well....
Dachshund Refuses To Go Potty In -31 Degree Weather
An adorable Dachsund in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada was in for quite a surprise when his owner opened the door to let him go potty. The little black Dachshund, Shreddy, was all prepared for his potty break with a warm sweater and everything. Photo: Flickr/Heidi G License: CC BY 2.0 If you’re familiar with Alberta, Canada you know that it can get quite cold there, especially over the winter months. While Shreddy may be used to the cold weather, he wasn’t prepared for the chill when his owner opened the door and he felt the -35 C (-31...
Beagle Puppy Loves Birdwatching Alongside His Feline BFF
Dogs and cats may be notorious enemies, but in reality, they can be the best of friends. They can especially grow close when they find common ground – either a favorite game or a pastime to do together. A beagle and kitty in North Liberty, Indiana have found a great way to spend time together, and that’s by watching the birds out the window. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog In an adorable video captured by the owner, 5-month-old Bo noticed his feline sibling, Jasper, sitting on the top of the couch and looking out the window. Being the...
Rescuer Saves Tiny Puppy From Freezing In -24 Degree Weather
A tiny puppy in Belecourt, North Dakota is proving to be a fighter after nearly freezing to death under a concrete porch. Rescuers with Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue found the puppy after her mama gave birth to a litter in the frigid winter conditions. Photo: Flickr/Jenni License: CC BY-SA 2.0 The rescue posted on Facebook, saying that the weather had dipped to -24 Fahrenheit and the mama dog had crawled under a concrete porch to give birth. Rescuers knew they needed to get the puppies out from under the porch before they all froze to death,...
Rare Snowy Owl Makes A California Roof Its Temporary Home And No One Knows Where It Came From
“You’re a wizard, Harry!” Seems like someone’s about to enroll in a school of witchcraft and wizardry in California. PHOTO: Unsplash/Ray Hennessy Birdwatchers and photographers alike gathered in a suburban neighborhood in California to witness a very rare wintery treat recently. The warm California winter welcomed an arctic bird of prey, the snowy owl, a species that was last seen in the area around 100 years ago. Onlookers couldn’t help but be mesmerized by the large unusual sighting. “It’s a...
How to Teach Your Dog to Fetch
Fetch is a fun game for dogs and people to play together. What is fetch? Fetch is an activity where the human throws an object, such as a dog ball or toy, and the dog retrieves it. Some dogs seem to be born to fetch, and often seek out playing fetch with their owners. But fetch doesn’t come naturally to all dogs. However, all dogs can learn to fetch and enjoy the game. Supplies needed to teach your dog to fetch: Toy or ball that your dog likes Clicker if you are clicker training Lots of training treats cut into small pieces How to...
Doctors Doubted That This Dog Will Ever Walk Again Due to Spinal Stroke, but Maggie Certainly Proved Them Wrong
It’s sad that even when dogs bring happiness to the world, they still aren’t safe from dangers and illnesses. Various diseases could steal away your dog’s life. That’s why proper care and vet visits are essential. Such health issues can severely affect their life, mainly the dog’s bodily functions. Some conditions would leave them immobilized, and it would take years to recover successfully. For instance, a spinal stroke can immensely impact your dog’s movements, specifically walking and standing up. Photo:...
Conservationist from Peru has Amazingly Rescued 270 Animals and is Featured in the Amazon Documentary “Wildcat”
The Amazon rainforest is an essential ecosystem to the planet, but it’s becoming more endangered through the years. Without the rainforest, it will be difficult for the Earth to store carbon dioxide, regulate climate, and accommodate various animal species. There will be a massive loss of natural resources that are mainly used for livelihood and human survival. For instance, most prescribed drugs for heart illnesses, leukemia, and glaucoma are produced with plants from the Amazon rainforest. The world will have a terrifying domino...
Next to Grandma’s Love, Her Gift of Knitted Sweater for My Body and Ears is the Best!
Handcrafted products are often more special than those made by machines. From cakes, and pastries to souvenirs, chinaware, and jewelry, creating them by hand adds uniqueness and a touch of love that elevate their quality. FIRST That’s why many people long for homemade food, handcrafted gifts, personal letters, and personal calls amidst this fast, technologically-advanced world. We want warmth, caring efforts, intimate friendships, and genuine love. With machines, robots, and artificial intelligence now dominating our world —...
Give Me Five! Tabby Cat Greets Delighted Customers in a Pet-Friendly Store
This tabby cat is as smart and funny as Loki, Thor’s brother! Customers couldn’t help smiling in surprise and delight as they were greeted by Loki, who has the habit of high-fiving everyone he meets. His owner got overwhelmed with joy, as well, as they stopped and chatted with every person who wanted to know more about the tabby cat. With his own account on Tiktok, lokidoestricks, Loki’s fur parents share with everybody how their life has changed since the birth of this “chaotic” kitty. Now, they feature their...
Millions of Hearts Were Filled with Delight and Happiness upon Watching this Penguin Parade
One of the most popular birds on the planet are penguins! Living on the icy coasts and islands of the Antarctic region, we often just see these extraordinary seabirds in books and movies. Yes, a few of their species dwell on islands with a warmer climate but watching them alive and diving into the ocean to catch dinner remains an elusive dream for many of us. FIRST But, just how much we love these seabirds with their unique charms and personalities. If you have watched Penguin Town on Netflix, you’ll fall even more in love with these...
Baby Giggles in Ecstasy as She Learns to Play with Her Furry Feline Sisters
Will this baby grow up into an animal behaviorist or a doctor in veterinary medicine in the future? She seems a natural! You can easily see it from the kind of interaction she was having with her feline sisters, who were likewise enjoying the game she was playing with her toy wand! FIRST One of the cats easily caught on with the fun, while the other first observed from under a desk. But when this cute baby rolled over and waved the want toward the other cat, she too started to participate. According to the baby’s mom, the Original...
Dog’s Dream Come True! His Fur Family Built Him a Ramp for Patrolling Their Home
“To dream the impossible dreamTo fight the unbeatable foeTo bear with unbearable sorrowTo run where the brave dare not go This is my quest, to follow that starNo matter how hopeless, no matter how farTo fight for the right without question or pauseTo be willing to march into hell for a heavenly causeAnd I know if I’ll only be true to this glorious questThat my heart will lie peaceful and calmWhen I’m laid to rest . . .” FIRST This song by Andy Williams must be the inspiration of this Dachshund, who takes his dream to...
Pit Bull to a Sweet Lady: I Was Abandoned, But You Gave Me Love and a Forever Home
Pit bulls are among the most misunderstood and most maltreated dog breeds in the world. If humans fear these dogs, it was also humans’ fault. Many morally-twisted people have been using this breed for dog fighting. But, in truth, pit bulls were originally nanny dogs — a cross-breed between a boxer and a terrier. Famous dog behaviorist Cesar Millan, fur parent of pit bulls Daddy and Junior whom the world has admired and loved, enumerated several reasons why we can accept this dog breed into our hearts: FIRST Pit bulls have the...
Dinner for Raccoons, Please: A Raccoon Brings Her Babies to Woman She’s Learned to Trust
Yes, it’s a wild animal and Brittany knows that she should not be feeding it as advised by wildlife experts But, she couldn’t stop her heart from going out to this female raccoon who frequents her newly-bought home. The previous owners had told her that they used to feed a raccoon who comes to the place, which at first was hard to believe. FIRST And then, there she really was at the door! At first, it was looking skeptical at Brittany for she looked strange. However, the small wild creature started to warm up to her and waited for...
Abandoned in the Mountains for Five Years, A Group of Men Carries a Sheep with 25 Kilograms of Wool
A call for help from the mountains! A sheep with a massive amount of wool was spotted on a hill, and it was feared that she would not last through the winter season. And so, Edgar’s Mission quickly launched a rescue and gathered as many volunteers as possible. FIRST They found the poor sheep, and from the looks of it, she had been abandoned in the mountains for more than five years. Her excess wool must weigh about 55 pounds (25 kilograms). The rescuers had to carry her on a stretcher with the men taking turns because the animal was...
My Dog Ate Charcoal! What Do I Do?
If you love to cook with a charcoal grill, use charcoal for composting or have charcoal around for its many other uses, your dog may want to investigate this flammable, black substance at some point. We pet parents always want to include our dogs in family events, like barbecues, but sometimes we get distracted and don’t keep an eye on our furry friends. That can be very dangerous for your canine pal. This is why we should keep hazardous items away from dogs, especially when those items are used around food that may entice your pup to...
Some Show Love for Their Mates with ‘Ecstatic Displays’, and Other Fun Facts About Penguins
As we get into mid-January, you may feel like the fun, festive holidays are over. You would be forgetting about Penguin Awareness Day, though! That’s held on January 20 each year. In honor of the occasion, let’s learn some more about these adorable, waddling aquatic birds. The Number of Species is a Contentious Issue PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / JO If you Google the number of penguin species, you’ll get a few different answers. WWF even has the figure listed at between 17 and 19. What’s with the discrepancy? Well, some species...
Parrot Town Can Help with Your Parrot’s Loneliness/Boredom and Your Sanity
Keeping birds as pets is not without its challenges. They can become sick, lonely, or bored, and it’s up to us to keep them happy and healthy. Just like kids or domestic pets, parrot breeds and other commonly-kept birds sometimes exhibit problematic behavior that their humans and caretakers can find particularly difficult to manage. While there are a number of ways that birds can misbehave and irritate the people they live with, excessive noise is frequently at the top of the list. Photo: Pixabay/picsbyjameslee Parrot Town If...
