How to Set Up a Dog Room
If your house has a spare room or even a large walk-in closet, you might give your dog his or her own room. A dog room keeps your dog’s belongings contained in one area of your home. A bedroom for the dog can even be an alternative to having a crate and can give your dog her own place to relax in the house or be a place to play when weather gets cold. Plus, it’s fun to decorate! What is a dog room? A dog room is an area of your home dedicated specifically for your dog and her needs; it helps you manage your dog, keeping her safe...
Woman Rescues a Plover’s Baby Chick Who Got Stuck in a Drain
Humans and animals don’t share the same language but they can understand each other. Both can still build connections and establish a relationship like pet parents to their fur babies. There are also instances in which animals would help humans and even vice versa. Those kinds of situations provide harmony to the world. Especially now that animal habitats are changing into cities, factories, or residential areas. Humans would often find themselves amidst interactions with animals. Photo: Instagram/her_ausventure Most people would...
Rescuers Follow Footprints In The Snow And Find Cold Pittie Hiding From The Storm
With winter in full swing, there’s little better than being cozied up inside with a warm fire. Snowstorms have hit cities across the country, but sadly, not everyone has the luxury of staying warm or even staying inside. The same is true not only for people but for pets too. Thousands of dogs live on the streets, either as a result of being born there or being abandoned. It’s a hard life but when winter storms hit, it’s even more difficult. Photo: YouTube/Stray Rescue of St. Louis Everyone deserves to have shelter and when...
Stray Dog Called Dangerous And Unadoptable Turns Into A Gentle Giant
A stray dog destined for euthanization was given a second chance at life and he proved all reports wrong! According to a video shared by the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, Augustus was found tied up in someone’s backyard. Photo: YouTube/Mohawk Hudson Humane Society No one is sure what his life was like before being dumped in the yard, but based on his behavior, he had a rough time. When Augustus first arrived at the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, he was incredibly reactive. In fact, Nancy Haynes, the director of behavior and enrichment at...
Greyhound Rescued From Racing Learns To Trust Again
Despite the efforts of dog lovers and animal activists alike, greyhound racing continues to be a prevalent sport today. The dogs who come out of the sport are often traumatized and in need of some serious TLC, but it can be hard to find families willing to put in the work to help them. Photo: YouTube/Cuddle Buddies Darcy is one dog that made it out of the sport, but she didn’t come out unharmed. After the rough training and having little-to-no human contact, the poor greyhound was taut with anxiety. Thankfully, she didn’t have to...
Alaskan Malamute Meets Baby Brother For The Very First Time
Welcoming a baby into the family is an exciting time, but it can be extra stressful for those who own dogs. You never know how a pet will react to a new baby brother or sister. Some dogs are jealous and don’t enjoy having a new baby around, but others step up as guardians and commit to protecting the family’s new bundle of joy. Photo: YouTube/Life with Malamutes Teddy the Alaskan Malamute falls into the later category and it was so sweet watching him meet his new little brother! In a video shared by the popular YouTube channel...
TSA Agents Surprised To Find Live Cat Hidden In Checked Suitcase
It’s no secret that cats can be masters of hiding. We once tore the entire house apart searching for my friend’s cat, going as far as to look outside and under cars. The cat was nowhere to be found, she’d completely vanished. But that evening, we saw her casually stroll out from my friend’s closet, a closet we searched at least 3 times. It was a relief, but also frustrating. There’s just something about perfect little hiding spots that have an allure to cats. They love tucking themselves into boxes, drawers,...
Top 5 signs your dog needs ‘warming’ food
Did you know the ‘temperature’ of your dog’s diet can impact everything from their health to their energy levels and even their emotional well-being? According to Eastern Food Therapy (EFT) our bodies run either warm, cool or neutral and eating specific foods can help correct any imbalances. For dogs that run too cool, a warming diet is the answer. Tip: A healthy dog has neutral energy, which means they will be alert, active and happy. The top 5 signs your dog has too much cool energy are: Frequent Colds and...
How Your Pet Parenting Style Affects Your Dog’s Behavior
It’s not only kids who are being molded by their parents’ ways. Researchers at Oregon State University found that different pet-parenting styles affect the patterns of their dogs’ behavior. We broke down the three different pet-parenting styles addressed in the study and how dogs respond to them. Authoritative dog owners Dogs with authoritative owners, who were characterized by high expectations and high responsiveness to their dog’s needs, were the most secure, social and sensitive to social context. They were also...
Farm Animals Go Unprotected During Disasters, And Millions Die Because No Laws Protect Them
When natural disasters strike, animal shelters can find themselves overwhelmed with pets, while dealing with reduced or damaged facilities. There are federal resources that support the rescue and care of household pets, but many other animals are being left behind to face a horrific death. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has several Individual Assistance programs designed to support disaster survivors and household pets, under the >PETS Act passed in 2006 shortly after Hurricane Katrina. This law requires that states...
Your Guide to Camping with Dogs
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How To Train an Aussiedoodle
An Aussiedoodle is a hybrid of an Australian Shepherd and a Poodle. Aussiedoodles were first intentionally bred in North America in the late 1990s or early 2000s. Aussiedoodles are extremely intelligent, energetic dogs. They aren’t for couch potatoes, but they can be great for active families who want a companion for long walks, running and hiking. They have a life expectancy of 10 to 13 years. So, if you want a playful, loyal, athletic dog, an Aussiedoodle can be the right dog for you. Aussiedoodle personality traits To understand how...
New Help for Dogs with Cancer
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, approximately 1 in 4 dogs will, at some stage in their lives, develop a tumor, and almost 50 % of dogs over age 10 will develop cancer. But efforts are underway to help pets improve life quality and expectancy — and help owners cope. Three organizations helping your dog with cancer: The Pet Cancer Foundation The Pet Cancer Foundation officially launched in October 2022 and next year seeks to invest $2.5 million in research for earlier cancer detection in pets, $1 million to...
A holistic healthcare plan for senior dogs and cats
Following this 5-point holistic healthcare plan will help your senior dog or cat stay well and live longer. As a holistic veterinarian, I like to divide my patients into three populations based on age. The first stage is puppyhood and kittenhood (until animals are 12 months old), then adulthood (five to ten years depending on breed). Finally comes the senior or geriatric stage, which lasts from around eight to ten years until death (usually 15 to 20 years, depending on breed and species). Dividing the population in this fashion allows me to...
It’s Time for Holiday Pet Photos and Greeting Cards Featuring Your Favorite Fur Babies with Santa!
The holidays are upon us, signaling the need for involved pet parents to get on the stick and start thinking about photos with Santa or greeting cards featuring their fuzzy little pride and joy. If you’re dying to create lasting images of your fur kids sitting on Santa’s lap or group shots to be sent out as Christmas cards, don’t wait until the last minute like last year and flub it. There are places you can go besides the mall to get pictures taken with holiday backdrops and props to add to your photo album. Photo:...
Buster The Trampoline Dog From The Iconic John Lewis Commerical Has Died
The iconic dog from the 2016 John Lewis trampoline Christmas commercial passed away at 12 years old. Biff the boxer played Buster in the popular commercial and quickly became a fan-favorite. Photo: YouTube/ProTrampolines In the commercial, Buster can be seen jumping on a trampoline on Christmas morning, bursting with joy and enthusiasm. You can see the commercial for yourself below: [embedded content] Jan Patten, Biff’s owner, started the dog his own Instagram account where she could share updates about him for his fans. While Biff...
Clever Deaf Puppy Learns Sign Language In Just 8 Weeks
Animals are smarter than we give them credit for, especially dogs. Both old and young dogs alike can learn new tricks, and dogs can even learn new languages! Photo: YouTube/SWNS Seven-month-old Rafa, for example, has been learning sign language and picked up nine signs in just 8 weeks! According to SWNS, 41-year-old Jo Le Page welcomed Rafa into her family back in June, but she didn’t realize the pup was deaf at the time. After having Rafa for a little bit, Jo realized something was off. Eventually, she put the pieces together and...
UCLA Researchers Identify 65 Species Capable of “Laughing”
Considered one of the most natural impulses in human beings, laughter is both spontaneous and contagious. Babies exhibit the behavior before they can even talk or walk. It comes naturally to us, but we seldom associate it as a trait among animals. But in 2021, researchers at UCLA were able to identify 65 different animal species capable of making what are called “play vocalizations,” or what we humans think of as laughter. Photo: Pixabay/R_Winkelmann Laughing Cows, Not Hyenas Some of those vocalizations we’ve been aware of...
How One Sweet Puppy Shot and Left for Dead Beat the Odds and Went on to Steal Hearts
Devoting your life to the welfare and care of the most vulnerable among us is not an easy task. But you don’t get into it because you think it’s going to be. It’s more of a calling that you don’t necessarily even recognize at first. It can just sort of sneak up on you, and before you know it, you’re in and spending the better part of each day trying your hardest for those that have come to count on you. That’s what it’s like in animal advocacy. You love animals, and you’re passionate about their...
5 Effective Exercises To Engage Your Dog’s Mental Muscles
Exercise is required for any type of dog. Regardless of its breed or age, every dog needs some kind of exercise to maintain its health, both physical and mental. It’s probably more common for anyone to think about physically demanding training when it comes to exercising your dog, but it doesn’t always have to be! Here Are 5 Exercises Your Dog Needs For Mental Stimulation Behavior Training PHOTO: Pixabay/Andrés Carlo This might not come as a surprise, but behavior training stimulates your pet’s brain as the constant...
