Alexa Can Now Help Frightened Pets Cope with Noisy Holidays
Every year during noisy holidays like the 4th of July and New Year’s Eve, pet owners everywhere damn their neighbors for all of the loud explosions going off from fireworks. Each time a blast rocks your pet and frightens them senseless you shudder along with them in what amounts to sympathy pains. The shaking and whimpering pull at your heartstrings as you wonder how thoughtless and insensitive holiday revelers can be. Not all pets are sensitive to loud noises, but if yours is, that’s all that matters. Now, Alexa might be able to...
Dog That Had Been Chained in the Cold and Starved for Two Years Finds Happier Ending
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! I had been looking for a rescue after we had to send our Baylee to the Rainbow Bridge. I was having coffee with a friend, and she asked me how the search was going. I said it had been unsuccessful. A woman at the table next to us overheard our conversation and told me about a wonderful rescue a couple of hours away. When I got home, I immediately checked their website, and their...
A New Cancer Screening Test for Dogs Has Arrived in the U.S.
Henderson, Nevada-based VolitionRx (NYSE-A:VNRX) has announced the launch of the Nu.Q cancer-screening test to be used by veterinarians across the country. It should be available for use in Europe by the Heska Corporation through Heska’s veterinary diagnostic laboratories shortly afterward. A statement by Volition Veterinary Diagnostics Development CEO Dr. Tom Butera noted “It is another key milestone for us, as we press ahead with our aim to ensure as many veterinarians as possible can access our Nu.Q vet cancer screening test...
Cheeky Beagle Steals Bite of Croissant on Bike Ride Caught in Viral TikTok Video
Most of us know we can’t leave food within nibbling distance of our dogs unless we want to share. When it happens, we usually give a disapproving look and a stern warning not to repeat the behavior, but sometimes we can’t help but laugh. That’s what happened recently when a mischievous beagle took a mouthful of a flaky croissant while out for a spin with his human while she peddled her bike. Beagle Love Caught on TikTok, it’s happened more than once when Gappie the Beagle just couldn’t restrain himself from the...
A Young Boy In India Bitten by a Cobra Bites Back to Kill the Venomous Snake
A bizarre incident has been reported in the remote Indian district of Jashpur. It took place in Pandarpadh Village when an 8-year-old boy named Deepak was bitten by a cobra. It seems the scaly creature latched on to his hand by curling itself tightly around it and the youngster couldn’t shake it, so he bit it back — killing the deadly reptile with just two bites. The bigger surprise? He lived. Cobras are included as one of the “big four” highly venomous snake species responsible for the most snakebites to humans in...
Sonny Is A Bright Bird With One Of The Sweetest Personalities On Instagram
Sonny is a double yellow head Amazon parrot with a sweet personality. Her Instagram account, sweetparrotsonny, is gaining followers every day, and it’s easy to see why. Owner Elisa Modolo says she was raised with pet canaries. “But the canaries were less interactive than Sonny,” she says. “They didn’t speak. I actually was much more of a cat person than a bird person.” A lot changes when a bright bird like Sonny comes into your life. “She’s very sweet, but also sassy,” Elisa says....
Holiday Gift Tags for Dog Lovers
Made by dog lovers for dog lovers, these gift tags are sure to bring holiday wags with hand-painted and crafted designs. Don’t see your dog breed? Check the artists’ websites. Most create a variety of dog breeds in various colors and will create custom artwork, too. Here are Dogster’s favorite holiday gift tags for dog lovers: $14.95/set of five; SassyScrapsCrafts on Etsy. $10/sheet, Two Peas Designs $12/set of eight tags with strings; Kristin Murphy Art $15/set of 15. “Party Puppies 2” by Jenna Holcomb;...
Can Tui Na help your dog or cat live longer
Otherwise known as acupressure-massage, Tui Na is an ancient Chinese modality that can contribute to health and longevity in dogs and cats. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our dogs and cats lived as long as we do? While that’s not achievable, unfortunately, we can nevertheless take measures to help ensure our companion animals stay healthy so they can live as long as possible. Among the many modalities and therapies that can boost wellness and contribute to longevity is Tui Na, the original Chinese modality of acupressure-massage. The...
Who Do You Want to Be? Use This ‘3 Words’ Exercise to Find Out
I think a lot about the way I am perceived, or the way I’ll be described when I leave this world. Sometimes I’m really disappointed in myself but other times, I know I got it right. Maya Angelou said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” How do you want to be described by the world? If you could choose three words to describe yourself, and how you want to be remembered, what would those words be? I am…...
Donating pet food is just one way to #BeAHelper
We recently shared the new public service announcement (PSA) campaign, “Pets and People Together,” that aims to inspire pet lovers everywhere to #BeAHelper. The message of the campaign comes from the understanding that at some point in our lives, each of us may experience a crisis that can temporarily impact our ability to care for our pets. Whether it be an unexpected hospital stay, an overseas deployment or being faced with financial or housing-related challenges, communities have a vital role to play in preserving the human-pet...
Expert Explains Why You Should Never Kiss Your Dog On The Mouth
Having a dog is loads of fun. It’s basically like having a best friend and a number one fan all wrapped into one. We often love to cozy up to our dogs and spoil them with scratches, kisses, and cuddles. However, you should never ever kiss your dog on the mouth. And if you didn’t already know that, this is why. Photo: Pexels/Ivan Babydov According to one TikTok user (who is a physician’s assistant), the reason is not only because it’s weird, but because a dog licks its own butt. If you couldn’t guess, the...
Worker Saves Dog From Railroad Tracks Before Oncoming Train Arrives
Heroes don’t wear capes, they look like normal, everyday people. One train worker became a hero when he saved a dog who was stuck on a train track. According to The Mirror, 56-year-old ticket dateline assistant, Paul Hawthorn, was doing his typical Monday routine at the Leagrave Station in Luton when a dog wandered onto the live train tracks. Photo: TikTok/@getinthebarth He had to get the dog off the tracks quickly, and he managed to do so with the help of a croissant. Paul was truly a hero, helping to save that pooch from a horrific...
Dog Graduates From High School Alongside His Favorite Human
Graduation Day is a momentous, happy occasion for any high school student. However, for one high school senior, Tyler McCready, graduation could’ve been one of those milestones that he missed were it not for his best friend and constant companion, Sinatra. The beautiful miniature Australian Shepherd isn’t just Tyler’s pet pooch, he’s also his lifesaver, as the dog is trained as a diabetes dog. Photo: Wikimedia Commons According to Arkansas Online, Tyler lives with Type 1 diabetes, and Sinatra accompanies him everywhere...
Golden Retriever Lets Himself In Neighbor’s House For Nap Everyday
Typically speaking, it’s usually cats who are often found making themselves at home in someone else’s home. Don’t know why that is, but cats just seem to have an air of confidence that the entire world is theirs and we’re just living in it. However, sometimes dogs might get a little too cozy in someone else’s house. Take he adorable little Golden Retriever who made a new friend when he wandered into one woman’s home and took a nap, for example. Photo: Pexels/ Helena Lopes According to a Facebook post by...
Kittens Rescued From Bodega Basement Get Pampered With A Bath
It was a lucky day for two little kittens named Pico and Guac. The tiny pair were found in the basement of a Brooklyn bodega and were then rescued by Flatbush Cats. Following their rescue, it was time for this adorable pair to get beautified in anticipation of a new life. Of course, the pampering just had to be captured on video because why wouldn’t you film two kittens having a spa day? Photo: Flatbush Cats As stated in the video, “Former bodega kittens enjoying a spa day.” Pico and Guac were in for a change. Not only were...
Paitent Cat Waits At The Door Each Morning To Greet The Mailman
It is typically dogs who have a relationship with the mailman – good or bad. We’ve seen plenty of videos online that feature dogs either loving their neighborhood mailman or losing their minds over their daily nemesis. Either way, most of these mailman videos feature dogs at the center of them. However, that is not the case for the following TikTok video. Photo: TikTok/@marisajaffe As it turns out, there is one little feline whose favorite part of the day is when mail gets delivered. According to cat mom, Marisa Jaffe, her cat...
Bold Cat Joins Rescue Pitties On Camping Adventures
Anything you can do, I can do better…that has got to be the motto of cats when facing their canine counterparts. We’ve seen so many videos of cats either imitating or outsmarting their canine companions, and it’s quite adorable. One little cat, in particular, pretty much thinks she’s a dog in all but body form. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo Wasabi lives up to her name in that she’s got the spicy sass of a cat. She also likes to do all the things that the dogs in her family like to do. Of course, when Wasabi’s...
Rescuers Find Dog Dying In A Hole And Offer Him A Second Chance At Life
It was a lucky break for one dog who was really down on his luck. The poor pooch, Dovey, was pretty much on death’s door when he was rescued. The poor thing was discovered by Animal Aid Unlimited in India after he became stuck inside a hole. Photo: YouTube/Animal Aid Unlimited, India Adding to his misery, was the fact that he had a really bad, festering wound on his neck. As the organization shared when they rescued him, “This sweetheart seemed stuck in a hole, but he wasn’t stuck. He had half-buried himself and seemed to be...
Yorkie Steals Dad’s Fake Teeth And Walks Around With A Massive Grin
It’s funny to think that just two years ago, we were entering a global pandemic that kept us isolated at home for months. During those first months of the pandemic, everyone was searching for ways to entertain themselves. Personally, I finally got into gardening but I also spent a small fortune on coloring books for adults for those days when Netflix got boring. Photo: StockVault For Ben Campbell, he decided to buy himself a set of fake teeth in order to entertain himself while at home during quarantine. However, it was his furry...
Researchers Say Whales May Ingest Up to 10 Million Pieces of Microplastics Every Day
In 2021, a group of researchers discovered that whales eat substantially more than we had thought. In many cases, it was three times the prior estimates. Now, members of the same team have discovered that whales are consuming large amounts of something else: microplastics. Research recently published in the journal Nature Communications measured how many of these prevalent bits of plastic had made their way into whales’ diets. According to the findings, the biggest whales could be ingesting up to 10 million pieces on a daily basis....
