Fire Fighters Honor Dog Who Served Alongside Them With Touching Canine Funeral
Dogs and fire stations go together like peanut butter and jelly. Dogs first started living with firefighters in the days of horses and buggies. The dogs would help the horses navigate the stressful situations they faced, but when fire trucks replaced horses, the dogs stuck around. A dog’s role in a firehouse is a little different than it was back in the day of horses and buggies. Rather than being working dogs, fire pups generally stick around to comfort firefighters and offer emotional support. Photo: flickr/Justin LaBerge Negro is one...
Mini-Dachshund Performs “Freestyle” Dance Performance With Mom
An adorable pooch is taking the world by storm thanks to her impressive dance skills! The miniature dachshund named Henrietta first rose to fame back in 2006 when she performed a “freestyle” dance routine alongside her owner, Emily Pyle. Photo: YouTube/sharly999 Photo: YouTube/sharly999 A video of their performance, set to saloon-style music, was uploaded to YouTube where it received more than 2 million views. While it may seem like an unusal style of performance, there’s a whole group dedicated to advancing the canine...
Google Searches for Adoptable Dogs Are Up During This Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
October may be known for its pumpkins, leaves, and spooky costumes, but it’s also a time in which dog adoptions are especially encouraged. Who doesn’t want to bundle up inside with their pup during a crisp fall evening?! Both American Humane and the ASPCA celebrate October with pooches in mind, as they celebrate Adopt-a-Dog-Month and Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, respectively. A new search analysis has found that plenty of Americans have such an adoption in mind this year. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / PEPINPEDROS Online pet shop Yappy.com...
Should You Be Worried About Black Spots On Your Dog’s Tongue?
So, your dog has black spots on its tongue. Does it mean they’ve got some chow chow in them or that perhaps there’s a problem? The answer is very likely no on both counts. There are actually a number of breeds where this is not at all uncommon. The list includes but is not limited to Dobermans, Labradors, German shepherds, Airedales, a few hounds, collies, and even little guys such as Pomeranians, pugs, and bichon frisés. It can be one small spot or many. Photo: Pixabay/RonaldPlett Spotted Tongues in Dogs The culprit here...
Ancient Civilization Isn’t That Much Different From Us Modern People– We’re All Obsessed With Cats
All hail the cats! Seems like people have been under the spell of these cute little felines ever since ancient times. The obsession still persists today and it can be seen in the most prominent form of the internet now. Garfield, Tom from Tom & Jerry, and Salem from Sabrina are some famous cats in fiction. And then remember Nyan Cat? That video from years ago that the internet became obsessed with, was made into a meme, and no one was safe from being exposed to it. How about the recent video game, Stray, which most Youtube gamers played...
Boxer Befriends Tiny Baby In Adorable Viral Video
Welcoming a baby into the family can be an exciting time, but it can also be quite stressful. For those with pets, you never really know how your animal will react to having another baby around. Some dogs become jealous when their owner brings home a baby, but other dogs go into full-on protection mama mode! Photo: YouTube/ViralHog It seems that Prince the boxer took the latter approach and happily welcomed his new baby sister home. In a sweet video shared on YouTube, you can see the two interacting in the most adorable way! The 5-month-old...
This APA! puppy was found floating down a river in a box, then survived a deadly disease. But now, life has given him a second chance.
Oct 25, 2022 In early October, Austin Pets Alive! received a call from another Texas shelter–– a man had just come in with a puppy he’d found floating in a box along the river, and he needed help the shelter was unequipped to provide. A photo taken by the person who found Kayak. Why was the shelter unable to help this adorable little puppy? Because the 2-month-old had tested positive for Parvovirus—a highly contagious, life-threatening virus that’s considered a death sentence at many animal shelters. Fortunately...
Choir Boys Sing An Entire Performance In “Meows”
Two choir boys wowed the audience with a unique and silly performance composed entirely of “meow” sounds. While it sounds like satire, the piece dates back to the 1800s and is known as the “Duetto buffo di due Gatti,” or in English, the “Funny duet for two cats.” Photo: YouTube/Skateboxx According to All Music, it’s unclear who composed the piece, but many believe it was written in 1825 and draws principally on Gioachino Rossini’s 1816 opera Otello. The piece is written for two singers and a...
Herd of Indian Elephants Get Revenge on Man for Dead Calf
It’s been reported that a man in India was trampled to death by an angry herd of elephants after a baby pachyderm belonging to them was killed by local villagers. Elephants are known to be one of the most intelligent creatures on the planet and are often cited for their remarkable memories. They are also known for being fiercely protective and not above revenge when tormented or abused. That appears to be the case in this incident. Elephants Never Forget According to several sources, the man was trampled in the Indian state of...
Frenchie Pup Goes Fly Fishing With Dad And Doesn’t Know What To Think
An adorable puppy had the chance to go fly fishing with his dad and he had no idea how to react! In an adorable video taken from shore, you can see the dog snuggled up in a backpack on Dad’s back while he was fly fishing. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog Dad was waist-deep in the waters of Bennett Springs in Missouri. The popular fishing spot is notorious for housing an abundance of rainbow trout for anglers to catch. Though the sun was shining, the air was likely brisk as the video was shot in early October. The little pup desperately looked to...
Family Decides Not to Adopt Cat Due to Her Vision Impairment, But She Finds Loving New Home
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’d had male cats as a youngster, so I was looking for one as an adult. At the shelter, I had seen a beautiful gray 3-month-old kitten and thought, “He’s beautiful.” Then I was told he was a girl and spoken for. Oh, I thought, and continued on, only to hear that the adopters changed their mind because of a hernia, which is normal in kittens, and some visual...
Behind-the-Scenes at LEGO Masters Brickminster Dog Show
If you’ve been watching season 3 of LEGO Masters on FOX, you know Canadian siblings and teammates Dave and Emily Guedes share a love for maple syrup, hockey (they’re always sporting red and white hockey-themed shirts) and the more obvious — building intricate LEGO creations. Siblings, teammates and dog lovers Emily and Dave Guedes work to capture the fluff of their dog’s tail using only LEGO bricks. We’re anxious to see if they take Best in Show for the Brickminster Dog Show tomorrow night on FOX. © FOX But...
How To Train a Bernedoodle
Bernedoodles, a popular hybrid dog breed of Bernese Mountain Dogs (aka Berners) and Poodles, are friendly, intelligent, easy-going dogs, who can make great family members. But some Bernedoodles can be stubborn; they’re not for everyone. The Bernedoodle’s temperament, size and appearance depend on their breeding. Are Bernedoodles family dogs? Well-bred Bernedoodles generally are intelligent, social, fun and charming dogs that make great family pets as long as the family is willing to put the time into socializing their Bernedoodle...
What people like most about Maddie’s Pet Forum
Are you part of Maddie’s® Pet Forum yet? Or are you a member but haven’t logged on in a while? Either way, we hope you’re taking full advantage of this free resource to for the animal well-being field. During our most recent user-survey, we asked people what they like most about Maddie’s® Pet Forum. Below are just a handful of (anonymous) responses, all serving as good reminders to log on if you haven’t in a while. Whether your favorite thing is connecting with folks from around the country, asking...
Plan to Rewild an Area of Spain Includes Reintroduction of Lynx and Vultures
Rewilding is the act of restoring land to its natural state, which includes the reintroduction of species that may have been driven out. An organization in Europe has been committed to this act, to help expand nature across the continent and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Their next stop? Mountains in Spain. Rewilding Europe recently announced plans for its 10th project, this time in the Iberian Highlands. The effort will focus on nearly 3300 square miles in a portion of the Southern Iberian Chain, a mountain range that stretches...
“Young” Mountain Lion in Iowa Turns Out to Be a House Cat
Better safe than sorry, but a recent mountain lion sighting in Iowa ended up being a house cat. Described as “young” and “small,” the honest mistake was made in mid-October after spotting the animal roaming through the city’s east side on surveillance footage. If you were wondering if Iowa even has mountain lions, the answer is yes. Mountain lions or cougars are the largest of the three wildcats documented in the state. Bobcats and lynxes are the other two. Photo: Pixabay/Wildfaces Case of Mistaken Identity NBC...
Cat Sits On Eggs To Help Incubate Them With Mama Hen
Cats and birds are often thought of as classic enemies. Cats are predators, birds are prey. It makes sense that they wouldn’t make the best of friends. Just look at Tweety bird and Sylvester cat! However, some animals can defy the stereotypes and overcome their differences, including a cat named Bonya and a hen named Tsypa. Photo: TikTok/@bonya_a.n.d_nyusha The two live with their owner, 45-year-old Olga Ivanhenko, in Luhansk, Ukraine, and they have quite an unusual relationship. You see, Bonya likes to curl up in Tsypa’s nesting...
Pet Brand Influencers Can Earn $ From This Popular Side Hustle, But You’d Better Hurry!
If you have a social media account highlighting your pet or pets, you’ve likely had your inbox inundated with pet brands looking for brand ambassadors. This is particularly true if your page posts regularly and has a growing fan base. They frequently ask if your dog or cat would mind wearing something of theirs or trying out their food, toys, treats, etc., and then post about it. It’s a great way to get free stuff, especially if your furbaby becomes popular. Before you know it, more and more of these brands are lined up with...
Husky Becomes Depressed When Best Friend is Adopted, Waits Sadly for New Home
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! It was a Saturday morning when I saw on my Facebook’s newsfeed the picture of a beautiful husky. The local dog shelter was begging urgently for a foster home for the weekend because of the heat wave. I didn’t want pets in the house at the time because I had just moved in by myself and I was a bit intimidated by it. But I kept thinking about him, and I kept going back to check...
Clever Pup Rearranges Livingroom Furniture To Make Herself More Comfortable
A clever dog decided one dog bed wasn’t enough, so she did some living room furniture rearranging to make herself more comfortable! According to SWNS, the incident happened in early October after Yvonne and David Gallop had went to sleep. Photo: YouTube/SWNS Their dog, a 7-year-old Greyhound named Polly, was asleep when the couple turned the lights out for the night, but she didn’t stay asleep for long. In the middle of the night, Polly got up to make herself more comfortable. Given how large Greyhounds can be, it’s no...
