Staffordshire Bull Terrier
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier can claim a colorful and checkered past, but through it all, his courage has never been questioned. He offers maximum muscle in a medium-sized package. Here are six interesting facts about this devoted breed. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier originated in the northern regions of Birmingham, England, and in the Black Country of Staffordshire. @Mike Linnane/500px History of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier The breed originated in the northern regions of Birmingham, England, and in the Black Country of Staffordshire,...
Woman Demands To Get Her Dog Back After Abandoning It For 4 Years At Her Sister’s Home
Pets are family members and there should never be a situation wherein you are made to choose between having a pet and having a relationship. Unfortunately, we have this person who got into a relationship with someone who hated dogs and in order to accommodate her new relationship, she chose to give up her 4-year-old dog. PHOTO: Pixabay/Viveka Rosin Ribbon, the 4-year-old German Shepherd mix, was given up to the sister who then posted on Reddit asking people if she was an a-hole for not giving back the dog to the original owner. If I...
Pet Parents Host Elaborate Halloween Photoshoot Each Year Featuring Their Cats
Including pets in family photos is something a lot of pet parents enjoy, but some people take things further than others. Just take Reddit user u/ekimrt, for example. He creates elaborate portraits each year featuring his cats and it’s so detailed! He shared the photos on Reddit, with the caption: “Every Halloween my girlfriend and I take a themed portrait with our cats. Here are all the portraits so far. (OC)” In the first photo from 2019, you can see the couple dressed as the Addams Family, with the two cats being...
Clever Rescue Pup Plays Hide And Seek With Dad
Puppies can be quite clever, and Lola the rescue pup is no exception. Dutch, Lola’s owner, shared on Instagram that he rescued her from someone’s yard when she was a tiny puppy. Photo: Instagram/@dutchandlola A whole litter of puppies had been left outside in the rain under a sign that read, “Puppies looking for a good home.” Dutch recognized that the puppies needed some help, so he scooped one up and committed to giving her the best life possible. After bringing her home, Dutch realized that Lola had a peculiar trait....
What Are the Best Family Dogs?
Choosing the best family dog is not as easy as one might think yet can be a fun process for the entire family. Determining who we are as a family, what we are bringing to the table, we can’t only think about what kind of dog we want, because the dog is only half the equation; we are the other half. Which dog is best for your family depends on knowing your own family’s desires: lifestyle, time available to spend training a dog, ages and energy level of the children and energy to help integrate a dog into your family and, yes, your...
Mako The Pittie Hops Up On The Kitchen Counter And Acts Like A Cat
Mako the 3.5 yr old pitbull lives with Bethany and Samantha Castiller, but he’s not like a regular pitbull. Bethany and Samantha regularly share about Mako’s antics on Instagram, dubbing him “Mako the Cat Dog.” Photo: YouTue/The Dodo The reason for his nickname? Mako loves to jump on high surfaces, much like cats like to do. As the family shares on Instagram, Mako will curl on the coffee table to take a nap: He’ll perch on the kitchen counter with the cats: He’s even made his way to the top of the...
Taking a Hike… with Your Cat? It’s Possible, But Be Sure to Follow These Tips
You’re enjoying the scenery on a wooded trail: the tall trees, a stream peeking through the pines, possibly a deer enjoying some lunch off in the distance. What makes it all the more enjoyable, though, is your 12-pound hiking companion: your cat. What? It’s totally possible. Haven’t you seen all the adventure cats? Or checked out the Hiking with Cats Instagram page? While many cats are not on board with such activities, some may enjoy it. If yours seems like she might, there are some important things to keep in mind before...
Survey Finds Holiday Shoppers Intend to Spend More Time and Money on Pets This Year
A recent study conducted by PetSmart and Wakefield Research asked 1,000 U.S. pet parents about their holiday plans this year, and the answers should come as no surprise if you’re one of the millions of pet owners in America. The pet industry rakes in billions of dollars each year as more and more people tend to treat their pets like kids. We buy them things and spend money on them even when it means we go without or, at the very least, have to cut back on our own needs. Photo: The Animal Rescue Site Store Holiday Shopping for Pets With...
Terrified Dog Who’d Spent Most of His Life Chained Slowly Blossoms Thanks to Foster’s Patience
This story is about a dog from our shelter friend, American Belgian Malinois Rescue. ABMR, based in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, saves the lives of Malinois. The Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here! Guest post by Teresa Hatcher. January 5, 2022, also known as day #1,825… or is it day #2,555? I’m not sure. Most of the days of my life are the same. I drag a huge, heavy 40-inch chain back and forth, around in circles and back and forth again. I chew on rocks or bits of trash that...
Chocolate Lab with Separation Anxiety Cuddles with Sweet Puppy for Comfort on TikTok
Each of us must find comfort where we can get it. It’s no different with pets, as can be seen in a heartwarming TikTok video recently depicting a large chocolate Lab suffering from separation anxiety. It’s definitely your pick-me-up for the day if you haven’t already seen it. Even if you have, it’s worth a second go around. After all, touching dog and cat videos are some of the most popular content on the internet today. Photo: TikTok/billiethelab_ Separation Anxiety in Pets A lot of pets around the world experienced...
U.K. Jeweler Makes $876,819 Bling for Dogs
If you’re wealthy, chances are you splurge on your pets more than the average dog or cat owner. If you’re stinking rich, you’re probably spending more on them than the average worker makes in a month — or even a year. For those that fall into this category, you may want to check out the designs created by London-based canine entrepreneur Nathalie Knauf. She made the news recently for her latest creation for pampered pets, a piece of diamond-encrusted bling that costs an eye-watering $876,819! Jewelry for Dogs For...
15 Ways That Dogs & Cats Act Just Like Children
Having dogs and/or cats is just like having kids, don’t you agree? If not, then you clearly don’t share a home with an animal. They get jealous, possessive, and will act up to get our attention. They have unique personalities, just like kids, and some are more like the mischievous yet lovable, Dennis the Menace. No matter their personality, all pet parents can agree that their furry companions act a lot like children. Check out the list of ways and feel free to add any we forgot in the comments. Photo: Unsplash/Chewy Form close...
Austin Animal Welfare Policy in 2023
Nov 04, 2022 When I moved to Austin in the 90s, the city looked much different than it does today. The population stood under 600,000, what would become a booming tech culture was in its infancy, traffic was manageable, and the city’s weirdly famous motto wasn’t even a thing. Austin was also more than a decade away from being heralded as a leading No Kill city in the United States. I can still feel the revulsion that jolted through me when I learned that 85% of pets—more than 25,000—were killed in the city shelter each...
Companion Animal Healthcare Market – Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 – 2027)
Certain factors that are responsible for the growth of the companion animal healthcare market are increasing pet adoption across the world, rising government initiatives for animal health, and growing technological advancements in animal healthcare. A significant rise in the adoption of pet animals, including dogs, and cats, has been observed in recent years. The developed countries represent a significantly large share in companion animal ownership, owing to the favorable economic conditions and several other factors. For example, according...
Even Though He’s Feisty and Destructive, This 5-Foot Iguana Managed to Find His Perfect Family
Lorren Kezmoh has always had a special connection with amphibians, reptiles, and other “creepy crawly” animals, especially those that typically get a bad rap. Her very first pet as a young girl was a turtle named Myrtle. She and her significant other currently live with three tree frogs, a Russian tortoise, a razorback Musk turtle, an Australian blue tongue skink, and a ball Python. So it should come as no surprise that a large green iguana also caught her eye a few years ago. Blue the green iguana was found wandering around a...
Massive Newfoundland on Funny TikTok Decides to Squeeze in with Pet Parent on Family Sofa
It doesn’t matter what size your dog is, they all want to climb up and snuggle with their pet parents, regardless of the available space. That’s what one TikToker’s husband had to deal with recently when their giant Newfoundland decided they wanted to get in on some snuggling action. Unfortunately for their human, there wasn’t enough room, but that didn’t stop Franklyn, a nine-month-old puppy the size of a pony, from trying. Photo: TikTok/shaunaconno Funny TikTok Videos Shared by TikTok user @shaunaconno,...
20 Things You Probably Never Knew About Dogs
Did you know… 1. The average body temperature for dogs and cats is 101.0 and 102.5°F, respectively. For humans, it’s only 98.6. 2. Dogs have three eyelids plus a special membrane called the tapetum lucidum. The latter gives them better night vision than humans. 3. Adult dogs have 42 teeth as opposed to humans, who only have 32. 4. Puppies are born blind, deaf, and toothless. They have heat sensors in their noses so they can find their mothers to nurse and stay warm while their eyes and ears are still closed. 5. While growing,...
Rescue Dog Watched As Her Puppies Found Loving Homes But She Is Still Waiting For One Years Later
No matter the species, it is hard for a mother to watch her babies leave – but being left behind is just as hard. On a rainy day in the Bahamas, a sweet dog named Valentina gave birth to 12 puppies on a dirty mattress. She did her best to care for her babies, but the wet environment and poor conditions led to all of the puppies developing pneumonia. Chella, founder of Voiceless Dogs of Nassau Bahamas, convinced the owners to surrender Valentina and offered to purchase the puppies when they refused to surrender them. Mama and her puppies...
Pet Food Bags Found to Be Contaminated with Forever Chemicals Dangerous to Dogs and Cats
A recent study conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) revealed a frightening truth: a significant portion of America’s pet food packaging could be contaminated with forever chemicals, aka PFAS. If true, this creates a potentially dangerous scenario for pets exposed to toxins. The group checked 11 bags of pet food and discovered that each and every one of them tested positive for some level of the harmful substances — including several that showed extremely high levels. “This represents a significant source of...
Dumped Dog Covered In Soot & Ash Spent Her Nights Sleeping Outside On An Old Burnt Couch
A dog was abandoned in an industrial area and eventually sought refuge in a nearby facility for firefighters. The pup had been hiding under cars in the day and sleeping on a burnt couch at night. One of the retired firefighters there, named Rudy, spotted the filthy homeless dog and knew he had to do something. He quickly got in contact with Hope For Paws rescue and asked for their help. Photo: YouTube/Hope For Paws When Hope For Paws received his message, they rushed over immediately to rescue the dog. The dog, who was covered in soot and...
