Dug Up at Dogster: December 2022 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
Happy December! While you’re collecting little goodies to stuff in your dog’s stocking, consider picking up an extra for your local shelter. The dogs – and the staff – will appreciate the love! Many animal shelters and animal rescue organizations run adoption and fundraising campaigns during the holiday months, which we’ve listed in our December dog events. We want to see your holiday spirit! Show us how you and your #dogsterdogs are enjoying your holiday season by tagging us in your photos on social media....
2022’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Pets
Believe it or not, the year is coming to an end which means one thing: It’s time for our 2022 pet gift guide! We’ve put together the ultimate holiday gift guide for pets, with gifts divided into three unique categories so there’s something for everyone. Budget-friendly The first category in our 2022 pet gift guide is budget-friendly gifts. These gifts may be easy on your wallet, but that doesn’t mean that they won’t be memorable! Plan a special day together: Put together an itinerary for a day full of your...
Snoop Doggie Doggs! Dig into Snoop Dogg’s New Petwear Brand
Legendary rapper, businessman, media personality and creator of the Snoop Youth Football League, Snoop Dogg digs into a new line of apparel and accessories for his furry friends (and us!) called Snoop Doggie Doggs! The lineup is filled with dog apparel, accessories and plush toys, inspired from Snoop’s rapper lifestyle and launched right before the 2022 Christmas holiday. We asked Robert Brandegee, President of Little Earth Productions, who partnered with Snoop Dogg, about the new lineup. Dogster: We know Snoop Dogg loves dogs....
Top 5 ways to properly care for your senior pet
A senior cat or dog needs a different level of care than when they were young. The older your pet gets the more they’ll show signs of aging like arthritis, muscle loss, loss of hearing and eyesight, weight gain or loss, lethargy and more. Luckily, there are five things you can do regularly to help your beloved senior pet age comfortably and with ease. The first step is to stay on top of your senior pets’: 1) Veterinary Care No matter your pet’s age, you should be taking them for regular veterinary check-ups to ensure...
Meet Van Gogh, the Artistic Dog Who Amazingly Paints with His Tongue
There are various proofs that dogs are brilliant animals who are easily trainable. Many of their qualities make them special, and you’ll be amazed that they even flourish in arts. You’d be surprised at how multi-talented dogs are. Participants in talent shows have executed a wide variety of skills now, including dancing and acting. Surprisingly, dogs aren’t only good at performing arts as they also have talent in visual arts. One rescue dog who was formerly involved in the dog fighting industry was able to create...
Steve Kornacki Uses His famous “Big Board” To Analyze Dog Trends In The United States
When election time rolls around, there’s one person we can look forward to pulling out his famous Big Board: Steve Kornacki. As a political correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, he’s actively involved in analyzing and reporting on politicians and matters of the like. But recently, he took his famous Big Board and put it to use for something a little bit lighter in spirit. Photo: YouTube/NBC Sports In honor of the 2022 National Dog Show which took place November 19-20, Steve used his Big Board to analyze current dog trends in the...
Curious German Shepherd Puppy Meets Mama Cat And Her Newborn Kittens
The relationship between pets living in the same home is something that’s hard to describe. It can be so special and even extend beyond species. While cats and dogs are notorious enemies, anyone who has owned both in the same house knows they can be the best of friends. Photo: YouTube/The Fluffiest The adorable moment a little puppy was introduced to kittens was captured on video and shared for the world to see. In the sweet video, you can see the little German Shepherd meeting the new mama cat with her tiny kittens. It was the first...
Hiker Finds Kitten In The Woods And Gives Him A New Home
A man set out to complete a 21K hike, but instead, he adopted a tiny kitten. The man, who runs the YouTube channel hike me a river, is known to “hike big distances to remote locations.” He showcases those hikes on the channel from a unique POV camera angle. Photo: YouTube/hike me a river On a recent 21K hike along a river, the man ended up coming home with a lot more than he bargained for. You see, during his hike, he ran across a little kitten. “You’re really cute, but I can’t take care of you,” he can be...
Firefighters Rescue Moose That Fell Into Alaska Basement
It’s the time of year when we may find ourselves slipping on icy surfaces, but we usually don’t end up in someone’s basement when we do. A young moose recently found himself in that situation, though. The moose, estimated to be about a year old, was eating some vegetation near a basement window well in Alaska when he slipped and fell into it, breaking the glass and ending up inside. Pictures shared by the Soldotna Professional Firefighters Facebook page show the animal standing in the house, looking a little confused about...
One-Eyed Puppy Chooses Her People at Animal Shelter
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 was in the process of moving to Australia from the US. I couldn’t work, nor drive, and was ready for a pet. My fiance and I had talked about getting a dog together from the time we met. We decided one morning to go to the animal shelter to look. PHOTO: MELODY WILLIAMS We approached a pen where a few dogs were playing. The cutest pup stopped what she was doing and looked at us,...
Couple Tearfully Reunites With Beloved Cat Who Had Been Missing For 7 Years
When Erin Nardis and her husband Adam’s cat went missing from their new Florida home seven years ago, they never thought they’d ever see her again, much less this many years later. The couple had just moved into a new house, so their cat, named Capri, wasn’t too familiar with the area. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition When she got out, her owners searched for her day in and day out, but to no avail. As days turned into months and months turned into years, they began to lose hope that they’d ever find Capri. It turns out...
5 Small Pets that Aren’t Cheap to Keep According to Vet Bills
Have you ever thought about getting yourself a small pet because you thought it’d be more affordable than a dog or a cat? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. They’re tiny, so they don’t eat much. They don’t require a lot of space and their bedding has been affordable. There may be something you’re not taking into consideration, however, and that is veterinary bills associated with small pet ownership. According to a study conducted via AskVet in the last 5 years, five of the top 10 most expensive...
On Giving Tuesday Find an Animal in Need and Donate to their Wishlist
Giving Tuesday celebrates generously giving back after spending like crazy on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Marking its 10-year anniversary, the annual day of giving began in 2012 as a way to honor the value of generosity, Asha Curran told USA TODAY. Curran, who is the CEO of Giving Tuesday, went on to say, “There’s not a person or community in the entire world where generosity is not important.” And she’s right. Since its inception, the movement is officially celebrated or observed in countries all across the globe....
The One Thing Pet Owners Are Doing That Attracts Snakes Onto Their Property
For most people, the mere thought of snakes gives them the creeps. The way they silently slither around in stealth mode, their ability to scale heights and surfaces they seemingly have no business scaling, their flickering forked tongues and hissing. To top it all off, they shed their skin in one long piece like something out of a sci-fi movie. Perhaps that’s being too hard on them, as they do serve their purpose in nature and help keep pesky critters like rodents in check. That still doesn’t mean you want to see one in your yard....
New Pet Ad Campaign: Pets and People Together
Pets and People Together is a wonderful new pet launched by the Ad Council, Maddie’s Fund and the Humane Society of the United States. #BeAHelper is just the first messaging wave, encouraging us all to help pets and people in our communities by keeping them together as the best place for pets is with their people. “We are incredibly excited for this new campaign. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s the vital role our pets play in our health, happiness and well-being, and how amazing it is when our community...
New webcast: Gabapentin and behavior modification for shelter cats
Cats entering shelters often experience fear, anxiety, and stress while in care. Mitigating negative states in cats is critical to their health and well-being, especially in populations of fearful cats that are already at risk for poor outcomes. One particularly at-risk population are fearful cats rescued from animal hoarding environments. In the next Maddie’s® Insights webcast, Gabapentin and Behavior Modification for Shelter Cats, on December 1 at 12PM Pacific/3PM Eastern, results will be shared from a new study assessing...
Cat and Human Engage in a Competition of Persistence. Can You Guess Who Wins in the End?
A fun way to bond with your pet is to play with them with toys or an object they find interesting. Engage them in a game that will help build connection — amidst the fun, you’ll learn more about your pet’s personality. Spending time with them will help you know if they are timid, playful, gentle, or bright. Dogs aren’t the only pets you can have fun playing with — cats are also ready to participate in a game. Photo: Pexels/cottonbro studio Felines can even get competitive. You’ll realize that a simple game...
Dog Sweetly Expresses Gratitude to her Human Through Warm Loving Hugs
Sometimes you’ll overthink if your existence is as significant as the others. Those thoughts will make you anxious about your relationships, especially when you feel less appreciated. You’d start doubting yourself and how others see you. You’ll question how you act in a relationship, such as “am I doing enough?” or “are my efforts seen?” Photo: Unsplash/Nathan Anderson For this reason, you have to check on your loved ones and see if they are alright. It’s only proper to make them feel...
Russian Woman Found Their Neighborhood Cat Inside a Box with a Baby Beside Her
Cats are often deemed cold and uninterested when it comes to humans. Sometimes it’s just their facial expressions, especially when they have sharp eyes. In truth, cats can show affection — they love humans in their own way. There are circumstances when cats would offer humans help which is enough to know that they care. Felines are naturally aloof, but they know when to act — exactly when their care is needed. Photo: Youtube/On Demand News Fascinatingly, felines can also extend their maternal care to human babies. One cat...
Study Shows Cats Recognize When They’re Being Spoken To In A “Baby Voice”
There is something unusual that many cat owners have in common, and that is the fact that they speak with a cat voice. It’s like a baby voice, but for cats. Perhaps cat owners do it because they want a two-way conversation with their feline or perhaps it is just out of boredom. If you talk to your cat using a cat voice, there is something you should know. Photo: Unsplash/Japheth Mast According to a recent study from the Paris Nanterre University’s Laboratory of Compared Ethology and Cognition, when you’re using that...
