Baby Goat Adorably Tries to Stand Up with Her Supportive Dog Best Friend

Lots of animals can sense when someone needs help, whether it’s another creature or a human. People often witness dogs behaving this way, making them known for aiding in search and rescue operations. Films and cartoon shows would often use Saint Bernards as a reference for helping and providing first aid to those who need it. Dogs are undoubtedly great with a lot of things — they surely deserve to be recognized for all their contributions to society. They won’t think twice about helping someone. The world has been blessed...

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Flightless Pigeon Finds Happiness in the Company of Dogs

Flying is important for birds because it makes them unique from other species and is extremely beneficial. They can go from one place to another without worrying about transportation. Their ability to fly has given them the freedom to soar and see the world from a different view. Birds have always symbolized confidence and reaching dreams hence the quote, “spread your wings and fly.” The skies and treetops are where they rule — their survival heavily depends on their special skill. Photo: Youtube/GeoBeats Animals However,...

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Dog Person Forms Bond With Cat And Teaches Him How To Play Fetch

Many people will argue that you’re either a cat person or a dog person, and there are others who will make the argument that you can be both. Personally, I think that there’s truth to both statements and that lots of people would fall in the middle but maybe have a preference for one more than the other. I’m certainly more of a cat person over a dog person if I had to choose. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo People are either cat or dog people for many different reasons. Personally, I’m more of a cat person because I appreciate...

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Dog Who’s Terrified Of Cats Becomes Nanny To Foster Kittens

The Beatles were right when they said that all you need is love. It’s the power of love that can really make a difference in someone’s life – including the lives of animals. Phoebe the dog was a very scared and timid little pooch when she came into the care of her owner. But with a little love she adjusted, but she was still frightened of a lot of things – including cats. Photo: TikTok/@bordernerd But Phoebe ended up having to confront her fears when her owner took on some foster kittens, and the change was amazing!...

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Dog Argues Back When Baby Throws A Tantrum

Dogs and babies have such a hilarious dynamic. There are tons of videos of kids and dogs being the best of friends and getting into all sorts of mischief together. But some od the videos are just downright adorable, and these two are no exception. Photo: YouTube/Tyler Rockwood One dog, Pele, has quite a bond with his favorite tiny human, Zoe. The little baby can be very fussy sometimes – as babies often are – and Pele has the cutest reaction of sympathy. Photo: YouTube/Tyler Rockwood As it turns out, whenever the baby cries, the...

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Rescued Pittie Is So Weak She Can Barely Stand On Her Own

It is incredible just how much time can heal someone’s traumas – animals included. One rescue worker, Michelle, knew that things were going to be difficult when she got a foster from the shelter. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Michelle fosters for Mutty Paws Rescue, but she was quite taken aback by this poor dog’s condition. According to The Dodo, the young pitbull, who was named Khaleesi, was absolute skin and bones when she was taken in by Michelle and her partner. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Khaleesi was so skinny that she...

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Dog Who Spent His Entire 10 Years Of Life In Shelter Finally Has A Place To Call Home

A dog who has known nothing but kennel bars his whole life has finally found a loving home. Arcanine, a yellow lab mix, first arrived at the Converse Animal Shelter in Texas back in March of 2013 when his owner surrendered him as a puppy, through no fault of his own. Photo: Facebook/Converse Animal Shelter For the next decade, Arcanine would sit in his kennel, hoping someone would love him enough to give him a home, but that day never came. The shelter staff describes Arcanine as a “really chill dog,” who loves playing with his...

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Firefighters in Washington Save 115 Pups from Doggy Daycare Fire

A tragedy was averted as firefighters in Washington state rescued 115 dogs from a doggy daycare that started to burn after a dryer on the premises caught fire, according to Washington fire officials. The Seattle Fire Department quickly responded to The Dog Resort on Lake City Way in northeastern Seattle just before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1, and discovered multiple canines trying to escape the smoke-filled building. Fire personnel contacted the Seattle PD and animal control to assist in gathering the scattering dogs and stop them from...

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High-Energy Bandit Needs a Reprieve from Shelter Life

Meet Bandit! Despite what her name implies, Bandit isn’t an outlaw or robber, or even a small-time crook. Quite the contrary. She’s a very honest gal – the only thing she’s likely to steal is your heart! In fact, she’s stolen the hearts of countless volunteers, so maybe she is a bit of a career criminal after all! Photo: Pima Animal Care Center Adoptable Dogs Here’s what a few of her volunteer fans have said about her: “Bandit is a little bundle of energy. She has always been friendly and eager to...

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Cat Rescued By Kind Motorist After Trying to Cross Three Lanes of Traffic During Rush Hour

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! One day, my mom was on her way home from work during rush hour. She saw this tiny black figure crossing three lanes of heavy traffic and thought to herself, “That’s a funny looking squirrel…” So, being the kind-hearted animal lover she is, she pulled over and checked to see if the little thing was okay. To her surprise, it wasn’t a squirrel, it was a kitten....

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How Much To Feed Your Dog and Other Nutrition Questions Answered

If your pet is ready to say goodbye to kibble, you may have some questions about how much to feed a dog or cat who is making the switch to Freshpet. To help make this transition to fresh, healthy dog food easier, we’ve put together a handy guide covering how much to feed your pet and other top nutritional questions. How much Freshpet to feed a dog or cat Each Freshpet recipe features a feeding chart on the side of the packaging. Within this chart, you will see a column on the left for your pet’s weight and a column on the right...

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Rouge National Urban Park Officials Ask for the Public’s Help with Abandoned Animals

We hear about it more frequently as each day passes: pet owners dumping their pets in parks and at airports. What they’re thinking is anyone’s guess, but the desperation levels for these people must be off the charts to resort to such moves. It’s gotten so bad in Canada’s Rouge National Urban Park that officials there are asking the public to please surrender unwanted pets through humane channels and not release them into the park or other natural areas. Photo: Pixabay/balouriarajesh Animal Surrender “The release...

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Sperm Whale Washed Up on Kauai Reef Filled with Plastics and Other Garbage

When will enough be enough? For the fourth time in recent memory, a dead whale that washed ashore was found to have a stomach full of plastics and other trash. This most recent example happened at a Kauai park in January 2023. Once the animal was relocated and experts had a chance to perform a necropsy, they sadly realized the whale’s stomach contained fishing nets, a variety of plastics, and even traps used for catching hagfish. This debris, ingested by what was a 60-ton sperm whale, is believed to be at least a contributing cause of...

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Tiny Puppy Gets Rescued After Calling Out For Help In The Street

In some countries, it’s common to see dogs living on the streets. Our hearts go out when we see their plight, but there are times when they need some special assistance. That was the case with a young puppy named Yuki. As a new puppy, she needed that special assistance, and she was crying for it as she walked along the street in Lonavala, India. Photo: Instagram/@strays_of_panvel According to her story shared by Strays of Panvel, the little dog just wanted to get noticed, so she was yelping as she walked along. It almost seemed as if...

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Faithful Dog Alerts Parents To Abusive Babysitter

We all love dogs for different reasons. Some of us love dogs because they are a part of the family, and others because they care for us in remarkable ways. Sometimes, the special care that a dog provides is seen beautifully. That was the case with Killian, a dog that acted on behalf of his family in an extraordinary way. Photo: YouTube/Mental Health Network (MHN) When a Charleston, South Carolina family was looking for a babysitter, they did everything they could to choose the right person. Finn Jordon was only seven months old, and his...

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Little Boy Wins Heart Of Rescue Pony Who Was Scared Of Kids

Although there are many beautiful things about the world around us, perhaps none of them compare to the relationship between a little boy and his pet. We see it often with dogs and cats in our family, but it may also be with other pets, as you will soon see. Shepard is a little boy that loves the animal in his life. Anytime they have the opportunity to be together, it is all smiles and kisses. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo This isn’t a dog or cat in the family; it’s Odie, a rescue pony. When you see the two of these individuals...

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The Best Snow Dog Breeds

Sledding, skiing, building snow forts — the list of cold-weather outdoor activities contains many pursuits you can enjoy with your friends and family. Ready to add a dog to the winter fun? Look for a dog bred with characteristics ideal for time in the snow. The following dog breeds are known for their love of cold weather; however, the American Kennel Club (AKC) notes that just because a dog was bred to endure chilly temperatures, it is not safe to leave him outdoors on cold days. The name “Malamute” comes from the Alaskan...

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National Pet Dental Health Month: Oral health tips and tricks!

It’s that time of year again: National Pet Dental Health Month. The purpose of this incredibly important month is to serve as a reminder to take your pet to your veterinarian to get a checkup on your pet’s dental health. Why is it critical to do this? Dental disease is a HUGE driver of overall health. Here’s a little bit of information about it: 1. Dental disease can steal years off of your pet’s life and decrease the quality of their life. 2. Cats, small, and raw-fed dogs don’t usually drink enough water, which...

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Sous Vide for Dogs and Cats

Gently cooked food made using the sous vide method is a healthy option for dogs and cats. And it’s growing in popularity. Dog and cat parents have more choices than ever before when it comes to deciding what to feed their animal companions. One of the newer dietary options on the pet food market is sous vide, a method that involves gently cooking the food. It offers the convenience of prepared foods with some of the benefits of raw diets. What Is Gently Cooked Food? When you gently cook food, you heat it only to the temperature required...

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Animal Care Expo is coming in April!

The Humane Society of the United States Animal Care Expo 2023 will be in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 3-6! The annual conference will have nearly 100 sessions, with a select number being live-streamed this year. If you’re making the trip to Louisiana this year, you won’t want to miss the following sessions, sponsored by Maddie’s Fund. Additionally, Maddie’s Fund® will be sponsoring this year’s Marketing & Fundraising track. On Monday, April 3 at 3:30PM, Dr. Jyothi Robertson will be giving the keynote...

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