How to Teach a Dog to Stay
Teaching your dog to stay is one of the most important skills your dog can learn. Stay is not only a basic manners cue, but it makes living with a dog easier by successfully communicating not to dart out a door. Stay is also a foundation skill if you ever want to explore any kind of dog sports or activities. Supplies needed for teaching your dog to stay: Quiet area to train Small pieces of treats your dog is excited about Patience Steps to teach a dog to stay For many dogs, the easiest way to teach Stay on cue is...
USPS Embraces Our Furry Friends with ‘Love Forever’ Stamps at Austin Pets Alive!
Jan 21, 2023 In a nod to America’s great affection for furry friends, the United States Postal Service unveiled two new ‘Love Forever’ stamps. The stamp dedication took place at the Austin Pets Alive! Texas animal shelter, with adoptable pets available for the event, allowing participants and attendees to see the animals receive and benefit from the love of the community. The stamps display illustrations of a puppy and a kitten with their paws lightly resting on a red heart, perfectly timed for Valentine’s...
10 of the Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Sharing your life with a dog has plenty of benefits, from staying active with them on walks to having someone with whom you can enjoy some adventures. At the end of a fun day with your pup, though, it may be nice to have a little snuggle with them. Here are some affectionate dog breeds that are more than happy to get a bit cozy with you. Bichon Frise PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / OLGAOVCHARENKO The Bichon Frise is pretty fluffy and adorable. It’s hard not to love them just for that. But wait… there’s more! These dogs are among the...
CJ May Have Special Needs, but She’s One Special Kitty!
Gorgeous CJ is full of so much love and fun she operates in front-wheel drive only, but she doesn’t know any different than any other happy and “normal” cat. She is a total sweetie pie and an absolute lover of being petted. She will come running the best she can to get them whenever you come into the room and give sweet little head butts to remind you that it’s time to dote on her. Photo: S. Arizona Cat Rescue Adoptable Cats She also LOVES playing with toys, especially those that hang from a string or that she can toss...
Frightened and Cold, a Dachshund Waits for an Owner Who Doesn’t Return, but Happiness is Right Around the Corner
Is there anything more heartbreaking than a dog not wanting to leave the spot they were abandoned in because they think its owner might come back for them? This beats all contenders for weepy scenarios in our book. Because they can’t comprehend what’s happening to them or that the person they love so much could do this to them, they just stay put on the off chance a miracle could be in the works. Photo: YouTube/@lovefurryfriends Rescue Animals Well, for one frightened dachshund who couldn’t stop shaking from fear and cold, a...
Stray Puppies Become Biggest Love Bugs After Being Rescued
Puppies just want to love, and it’s hard for humans not to love puppies. Their adorable little furry faces, fuzzy wiggle butts, and almost rubbery bellies make them impossible to resist. All over the world, there are people who go out of their way to intervene when they see or learn of animal suffering. That’s the story with the folks at Love Furry Friends Rescue in Ukraine. Photo: YouTube/@lovefurryfriends Ukrainian Pet Crisis Since the war in Ukraine began, domestic animals and wildlife have suffered tremendously, but...
Large Dog Breeds Often Found In Shelters Who Make Great Workout Buddies
Animal shelters are full of bigger dogs due in part to people not having the time or desire to give them the exercise they need. Since January is Healthy Weight Month and Walk Your Dog Month, we decided to celebrate by sharing which dog breeds (many found in shelters) make great fitness partners. It’s a new year which means that most of us are trying to check off one of our resolutions – to lose weight. Photo: Unsplash/No Revisions Something as simple as taking a daily walk is beneficial to your mental and physical health. The...
How to Treat Alopecia in Dogs
Alopecia, commonly known as hair loss, is a common condition in dogs. While all dogs may be at risk of developing varying degrees of alopecia, there are contributing factors that may predispose your dog to this condition. Understanding the top reasons in which your dog may develop hair loss, as well as steps to take toward a diagnosis, plays a tremendous role in treating your dog’s alopecia. 5 common causes for alopecia in dogs and how to treat them Thyroid disease Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid gland, is an extremely...
Baby Elephant Practices “Charging” In Kruger National Park
Wildlife photographer, Zander Rautenbach, was at the right place at the right time to capture an adorable display by a baby elephant in South Africa. Vehicles filled with tourists and photographers at Kruger National Park came to a halt when a herd of elephants was spotted near the road. What happened next was something that can only be described as adorable. Screenshot: YouTube/ZANDER RAUTENBACH In footage captured and shared by Zander and Stefni Rautenbach Wildlife Photography, the baby elephant comes “charging” toward the...
Hungry Hamster Fills Cheeks with Potentially Deadly Antidepressant
Pet Poison Helpline Also Announces 2022 Toxin Tails Winner MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Jan. 18, 2023) – With a name like Professor Sweetcheeks, you wouldn’t think he needed mood medications. When this rascally rodent got his paws on some sertraline, the active ingredient in Zoloft, however, the drug made its way into his cheeks faster than you can say, well, Professor Sweetcheeks. “Our 11-year-old son Gregory begged for a pet hamster, and named him Professor Sweetcheeks,” said Christie of St. Louis, Mo. “A few months...
Supporting Your Dog or Cat’s Digestion with Acupressure
A good diet and healthy digestive system are vital to your dog or cat’s well-being. Here’s why, along with an acupressure session that will help improve and maintain the health of his GI tract. by Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis When it comes to our dogs and cats, a species-appropriate diet helps support good digestion. Knowing the difference between a carnivorous and omnivorous diet is a good place to start, along with a basic understanding of how your animal’s digestive system works – and how acupressure can be used to...
A Calf and a Piglet are the Cutest Best Buddies You’ll Ever Find in Iowa Farm Sanctuary
A lot of people desire a quiet and simple farm life, especially when they grow tired of the noisy and complex city lifestyle. Most importantly, spending time with farm animals will widen your knowledge and give you exceptionally good memories. There’s something about them that makes the whole country life experience more meaningful and enjoyable. You get to treat them like family members and learn about their personalities as if they were humans. You’ll get to witness those animals bond together and become inseparable. Photo:...
Tiny, Spiny Mammal Finds Interesting Ways to Stay Cool in the Heat
We all have tricks for keeping cool when it gets a bit too toasty out. Maybe it’s a wet cloth on our necks or a kiddie pool with some cold water for our feet. A spiny, egg-laying mammal found in Australia and New Guinea has its own tricks. The echidna, which has a lower body temperature than most mammals, often deals with warm temperatures across its home range. Researchers at Curtin University in Perth, Australia, decided to use thermal vision to observe the species’ tactics for cooling down. Their findings were recently...
A Piglet was Abandoned in the Woods Until This Woman Took Her in and Gave Her a New Family
People are used to the fact that pigs are only essential for livelihood and nurtured for meat. It’s their primary purpose, as if their destiny is already written in the stars. Since humans are too focused on that objective, many tend to forget that pigs can be just like dogs and cats. They are also smart, playful, and have a sunshine personality that could easily win someone’s heart. For this reason, some families adopt the farm animal into their homes — which has been one of the best decisions in their life. Pigs...
Dog Survives After Being Hit on Road, Falling Under Pickup Truck and Boat Trailer
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! My morning started out like many others. I needed to drop some packages off at the post office, but the one by my house was closed for the weekend, so I decided to drive to the other one not far away. I was driving down the road, when all of a sudden a small white and tan dog darted out into four lanes of traffic. I thought “OMG” and started to slow down, when suddenly this...
A Group of Women Devised a Plan to Carefully Save a Squirrel Trapped Inside Their Walls
Animals move from one habitat to another, especially when the previous one can’t accommodate their needs. The weather and climate are huge factors why they have to move. During winter, mammals and birds search for warmer places to stay. Safety is also essential to why animals look for a new home. For instance, pregnant squirrels search for safe and secure spots to build their nest. And sometimes, a house is the perfect target for them, specifically the hidden corners. Photo: PxHere Squirrels take advantage of an impenetrable...
Amidst the Fear He Felt, This Horse Was Still Able to Call Dad to Save His Injured Mom
Through the years, horses have helped civilization in different areas of human life. They have assisted in livelihood, wars, transportation, and sports and have been a great help to a person’s well-being. No one can ever deny the significance of horses since ages ago — a huge contributor to the advancement of society. While transportation is hugely modernized, horses are now nurtured for agriculture, equestrian sports, and human therapy. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo What’s more incredible about them is they cherish relationships...
Friendly Otter Befriends Curious Beagle In Adorable Evening Ritual
It’s not unusual for animals of other species to become friends. Usually, those animals live in the same house as pets. There are classic animal friends, like dogs and cats, and then there are rarer pet friendships like this cat and rat. Photo: YouTube/sasslang While even more unlikely, it’s not unheard of for pets to become friends with wild animals they meet while out and about. Sometimes a dog may befriend a deer or a even a bird, but some dogs make even rarer friendships with wildlife. Just take Rio, for example. The beagle...
Woman Rescues Feisty Kitten Hiding Under A Trash Can
Cass Perchoux is no stranger to rescuing animals who have a bit of an attitude, but one tiny kitten may just have the most sass of all. Cass spotted the tiny kitten hiding under a trash can and knew she had to take it home. The only problem? The fesity kitten wanted nothing to do with humans! Photo: YouTube/The Dodo In an interview with The Dodo, Cass said: “I don’t even think he had seen a human before, let alone been touched by one.” Despite the kitten clearly not wanting to be bothered, Cass risked her hands and picked...
A Shelter Cat with a Fondness for Fashion Only Wants to Walk One Runway — Yours!
She’s not a fashion hound, she’s a fashion feline, and her name is Sheba. Sheba is a fun-loving kitty with style and flair who moonlights as an office assistant at the Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson, Arizona. Spayed, she’s considered a Domestic Medium-hair girl and weighs approximately 11 pounds. Shelter staff believes she’s about 9 years old, so she’s only midway through her nine lives. Photo: Pima Animal Care Center Shelter Life The sad part is that she’s been at the shelter since at least July 2021!...
