Max The Rescue Dog Thinks He’s A Mermaid
Labrador retrievers are known for being water dogs, but a goofy lab named Max is taking things to the next level. You see, Max the yellow labrador retriever seems to think he’s a mermaid and it’s hard to keep him out of the water! In a video with We Love Animals, Max’s owner, Christine, explaiend that Max was rescued when his owners decided they didn’t want him anymore. Max was neglected before his life with Christine in that his former parents didn’t take his health into account. They let him get severely...
Piglet Born With Shaking Head Syndrome Gets Rescued From Euthanasia
A newborn piglet slated for euthanasia was given a second chance at life after being born with a potentially deadly medical condition. His owners shared on Instagram that the piglet, Floppy, was born on January 18th, 2020 with eight brothers and sisters. Unfortunately, he was born with shaking head syndrome and the vet recommended they euthanasia him “due to the severity of his case.” According to The Dodo, the vet didn’t think the little piglet would survive longer than a week. Because of his condition, Floppy had an...
Ducks Abandoned In Pond Fall In Love At Rescue And Get Adopted Together
When two abandoned ducks ended up at a rescue together, it wasn’t long before they bonded and fell in love. Eventually, they were adopted and the best part is that they found a forever home together! The animal rescue group Wasatch Wanderers rescues abandoned pet waterfowl. Photo: PIXNIO As sad as it is, some people adopt ducks as pets and then dump them in ponds when they no longer want to care for them. Ducks can be incredibly sweet pets, but they’re messy and require effort and love. When raised as pets, ducks may not know how...
Rescuer Finds Injured Dog Tied To A Tree And Covered In Pen Marks
There’s no excuse for animal neglect, abuse, or abandonment. Sometimes, people get desperate and feel they have no other choice but to abandon their dog. But other times, people are downright heartless and leave their pets to suffer and die. Sadly, one poor pup was found in a dire situation after being left tied to a tree with punctures in his neck and marker colored all over his body. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Queensland, Australia is investigating the animal cruelty case and hoping to find the...
Woman Finds The Perfect Companion In Blind Senior Dog With Paralyzed Legs
When somebody goes to a rescue to save a dog, they typically are looking for a younger dog that will be part of the family. It’s an unfortunate reality that older dogs tend to live out their lives in shelters with no one there to help them. That seemed to be the case with Rocket. Not only was he 12 years old when he was placed in a rescue from the streets of Miami, but his back two legs were also paralyzed. Photo: YouTube/GeoBeats Animals It didn’t look good for Rocket, and most people would not take a second look at an older dog,...
Why Do Cats Make Biscuits and Other Strange Stuff?
The most obvious answer would be because they can, but that’s not what we’re going for here. Cats have a lot of strange and unique behaviors, as anyone who’s ever owned one knows. They love hanging out in boxes of any shape or size, the plastic wrapping surrounding cases of water is a bigger draw than an expensive toy, and reaching out from blind corners with a single paw to trip you up in a seeming pratfall straight out of an old slapstick comedy pleases them to no end. But what about their even weirder side? (Yes, there is...
Little Dog Hurting In The Middle Of The Road Refuses To Run Away
Our hearts really go out to any dogs that are facing difficulty. This is especially true of stray dogs that may be injured as they are going about their day-to-day lives. This issue was recently seen when rescuers arrived to find a small dog in the middle of the road. Those rescuers from Cats of San Bernardino were amazed because the pooch wouldn’t move out of the way. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo Not only did the little dog hang around when the truck was speeding towards her, but she also didn’t run away when the rescuers came up to...
Kitten Gets Caught Red-Handed Sneaking Into The Baby’s Crib
If you happen to have a cat in your life, you already realize that it can be a little sneaky. They don’t often try to get away with things every day but when they do want to get away with something, there’s nothing stopping them. Nobody knows this better than Charley Ellis (TikTok user @charleyellis94). Not only is she a proud mother of a little baby son, she also is the proud mother of an eight-week-old kitten. Photo: Unsplash/Shane Hoving It seems as if her son and the kitten both have a special place in her life and they also...
Dug Up at Dogster: October 2022 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
There are lots of events to bark about this October, including a couple opportunities to raise money for pets while getting your – and your pup’s – steps in. Show us how you and your #dogsterdogs are enjoying your October fall days by tagging us in your photos on social media. Don’t see your dog event on the list? Email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com and we will include your dog event. Month-long October 2022 Dog Holidays Adopt a Dog month Animal Safety & Protection month Weekly October 2022 Dog Holidays October 1-7,...
Walmart Employee Rescues Kitten Stuck In A Vending Machine
When you begin looking for a new pet, you might have a few specific places in mind. Perhaps you will take a look at the local rescue or you might try the Humane Society. One place that you certainly wouldn’t look for a new pet is in a vending machine, but that is where one Walmart employee found a most adorable kitten. Photo: YouTube/WVLT-TV According to FOX 17 news, in Morrison, Tennessee, a woman was on her lunch break while working at Walmart. She heard a kitten and couldn’t quite pinpoint it, but after she looked closely, she...
Meet The Rescue Rooster That Thinks He’s A House Dog
If you’re like most people, the first thing that you think of when you think of a family pet is a faithful dog. Sure, there is plenty of room for those who are “cat people” but for the sake of this article, let’s just consider a dog to be the family pet. We love dogs because they are faithful and they are there for us through thick and thin. It doesn’t matter what type of day we are having, a dog will be there to greet us with its tail wagging. Sometimes, people make the decision to have a more unusual family pet...
Donut Bed is Right for Your Dog?
Dogs are natural denning creatures, and donut beds are great for dogs to feel cozy and secure while sleeping. A dog donut bed has a circular shape specifically designed to accommodate a dog’s natural inclinations to nest and burrow. Donut dog beds are especially great for: dogs who have anxiety dogs who feel cold brachycephalic dog breeds (snub-nosed breeds) senior dogs dogs with mobility or joint issues Calming dog donut beds provide a safe place for dogs who tend to sleep curled up — a dog’s “fetal position.”...
Guide to Today’s Dog Chews
Chewing is as natural to dogs as wagging their tail when they are happy or barking when they hear your keys in the front door. Unfortunately, dogs’ instincts to chew can quickly turn them into a “bad dog” if they decide to chew on the wrong item, such as your table leg or your favorite shoe. Luckily, dog chew products can help redirect your dog’s natural desire to chew into something positive. With so many options available, picking the best dog chews for your pup can be confusing. This guide helps you understand why...
What your dog’s tongue says about their health
Nothing says “love” like getting showered with wet doggie licks. But did you know that your dog’s tongue can reveal health imbalances? Eastern Medicine practitioners have used the proven practice of examining the tongue to help correctly diagnose health issues in people for over 5,000 years. More recently, the practice has expanded to include our furry friends too! Eastern Medicine and your dog’s tongue Whether a dog’s tongue is pale, pink or red can help determine underlying health conditions, especially...
Study Warns Half Of All Birds Are Moving Toward Extinction
A new study released on bird populations is both troubling and startling. It found that half of all birds are declining, with one in eight species being threatened by extinction. The century-old conservation organization, BirdLife International, released its fifth edition of the State of the World’s Birds report, but the findings weren’t what conservationists hoped. Photo: Unsplash/Jan Meeus The authors of the report wrote, “This wealth of information paints a deeply concerning picture.” In the report, the authors...
Dog Helps Her Fur Mom As She Works to Get Sober
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! The love of my life came to me when I least expected her, before I knew I needed her. I was single and happily child-free, but on a visit to my sister and her family, my little nephew wanted to stop at a yard sale and pet the free puppies. Grace came home with me at 7-weeks-old and spent the next 13.5 years teaching me how to live and love. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / DANIELLE828 Grace found me...
Scent Training for Dogs Teaches Canines a Competitive Sport While Serving as an Enrichment
Searching for a fun new activity to try with your dog? Scent training or nose work may be just the thing. Considered a competitive sport, it’s an alternative to vigorous canine activities like obstacle courses, catching Frisbees, or dock diving. It’s gotten popular in recent years as a way to challenge pets. Nose work and other exercises that stimulate the brain and muscle movement are forms of enrichment that are good for your dog while providing bonding time. The best part is that regardless of age, breed, size, or available...
“Aggressive” Shelter Dog Saved From Euthanasia Thanks To Dog Rescue And Trainer
Shelters can be a stressful place and it is nearly impossible for a dog to relax and show his true personality. In addition to the loud noises, strange smells, and unfamiliar people, some of the dogs have been abused or neglected and no longer trust humans. This was the case for a border collie named Rocco. He was not adjusting well to shelter life and was scheduled to be euthanized because he was “aggressive”. Thankfully, AGWC Rockin’ Rescue, an animal rescue service in Los Angeles, saved him just in time. Screenshot:...
Study Points to the Ability of Dogs to Detect Rising Stress Levels in Humans
Dogs have been taught to detect many smells over the years. In doing so, they’ve been enlisted to sniff out drugs, cadavers, bombs, destructive insects, diseases, changes in blood sugar levels, and even oncoming epileptic seizures. Now, it’s been discovered that dogs are able to detect stress in a person’s breath or sweat with nearly 94 percent accuracy. It would make sense that if an animal can smell fear, surely it can smell rising stress levels. According to the journal PLOS ONE, researchers in the U.K. determined that...
Rescue Beagle’s Reaction to His First-Ever Toy is Melting Hearts Online!
Having lived most of his young life under inhumane conditions at the Envigo RMS in Virginia, Froggy finally has a chance to find love and happiness in a new forever home. Froggy is one of the more than 4,000 beagles rescued by a massive operation upon the issuance of a search warrant by the Department of Justice after filing a lawsuit against the company. Phptp: Tiktok/Humane Society Broward Proofs of inhumane treatment were found and the beagles were rescued by the Justice Department in coordination with the Humane Society of the United...
