Man Wonders If He Is An A-Hole For Getting Family A Dog Even Though Mother-In-Law Claims To Be Allergic
Some people get along great with their in-laws, but others must agree to disagree. While everyone does their best to get along, there are some decisions that need to be made based on what is best for the family whether or not it pleases the extended family. A man took to Reddit’s Am I The A****** forum to see if he made the right decision to get his family a dog even though his mother-in-law claims to be allergic. Photo: Pexels/Scott Webb He starts off by saying how he grew up with dogs, but his wife never had a pet because her mother...
Woman Feels Like A Jerk For Refusing To Walk Her Husband’s Dog, Reddit Disagrees
Another family conflict, another pet caught in between. This time, we’ve got two dog parents arguing over who’s taking their dog out in the morning. It all came to a boil when one person ended up giving the other the silent treatment, and now one of them feels like an a-hole for refusing to walk their dog. PHOTO: Unsplash/Jordan Davis I cannot stress this enough, but owning a dog brings some added responsibilities in a person’s day-to-day life. One should be prepared to accommodate the needs of their fur baby; if...
State Officials Locate Grizzly Bear’s Den And Are Mesmerized By The View
Grizzly bears are preparing for winter hibernation by eating as much as possible. Some will double in size and gain up to three pounds a day. While they are busy fattening up, Idaho Fish and Game Upper Snake shared what they discovered about grizzly bears during a mission to retrieve a dropped collar from a male research bear. Grizzly bear biologist Jeremy Nicholson and park officers Chris Johnson and Joe Heald located the large male’s den and found much more than the dropped collar. The den was massive with ample headroom – as a...
Do Mixed Breed Dogs Shed?
That doggie unicorn who doesn’t shed at all really doesn’t exist. A dog may shed seasonally once or twice a year — or even all year round. But there are some dogs who do shed much less than others. How much mixed breeds shed depends on genetics. What genes control shedding in dogs? Dr. Jerold S. Bell, adjunct professor of genetics in the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, says that there are several genes that control shedding in dogs, and they interact with each other. When dogs have two copies of...
Four-Legged Friends Are Furever—And So Is This Matching Jewelry!
A Gold Best Friend Set is the ultimate way to take your style from cute to chic, twin with your four-legged pal, and tell the world that you and your pup are inseparable best friends forever! Humans have come up with countless ingenious ways to show off the bonds loved ones share: matching outfits, matching jewelry, and matching tattoos even! But it has always been harder to coordinate clothes and accessories when your best friend is your pup—until now! Gold Best Friend Sets from Dogily are the only way for chic dog moms to twin with...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: #BeAHelper PSA, Candid Conversation and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. #BeAHelper, a new PSA campaign focused on keeping pets and people togetherMaddie’s Fund® together with The Ad Council and The Humane Society of the United States have launched a new campaign, “Pets and People Together,” a fully integrated public service announcement (PSA) campaign, to inspire pet lovers everywhere to #BeAHelper. Ninety-seven percent of pet owners consider their pet to be family. At any given time, anyone...
Cat Loving Musician Transforms A Cat’s Meow Into A Beautiful Song
If you have a cat in your life, you probably love to hear them meow. The same can’t be said, however, when there is a stray meowing outside of your window at all hours of the night. It’s really just a matter of perspective, and when you hear it in the right light, you may just find that annoyance turns into something beautiful. Photo: Wikimedia Commons That is where David Scott comes in. He is a musician unlike any other and he does something with music that you may never have heard before. Working as The Kiffness, he has gained...
Man With Broken Leg Spends $400 On Vet Visit To Figure Out His Limping Dog Was Copying Him
Have you ever noticed that you continue to get closer and closer to your dog as the years go by? We may start out very close to them at first and we feel as if we are two peas in a pod. Before long, however, that bond goes even deeper, and sometimes it takes on the strangest appearance. Nobody knows this better than Russell Jones. He had a lurcher named Billy whom he absolutely loves and the two of them are inseparable. In fact, Jones continued to take Billy for walks, even after he fell down and broke his ankle. Photo: Unsplash/Sandra...
Tiny Jack Russell Terrier Saves Owner From Attacking Black Bear
There is nothing quite like having a dog by your side. It doesn’t matter whether you’re relaxing on the sofa or going for a walk around the block, they are willing participants and want nothing more than to be closer to you. Of course, we all love dogs for different reasons. Some of us appreciate the fact that they are loving and others appreciate the fact that they can care for us when we are down. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Sometimes, dogs may even get the opportunity to save our lives, and when they do that, they deserve special...
Stray Dog Steals The Show At Brazilian Pageant Competition
When you are at a fashion show, you can expect some surprises. People who were at the Miss São Mateus do Sul 2022 competition in Brazil, however, got a surprise they never could have expected. It wasn’t somebody coming out in an outlandish outfit or perhaps the next trend, but it was a stray dog who decided to strut out on the catwalk and show his stuff. Of course, the audience couldn’t get enough of him. Photo: TikTok/@danieli.weber There are typically about 12 locals who compete in the competition for the title. Nobody...
Spunky Emu Does “Zoomies” Around The Yard
One of the best parts about being around animals is seeing how unique their personalities are. Some are calm, some are sassy, and some are full of spunk! Growing up, my cousin had three of the same breed of dog. Despite being the same breed, they had their own personalities and one, in particular, loved to do zoomies. Photo: TikTok/@gbark91 He’d rush around the yard, house, or garage in fast little circles and it was so cute! It’s not that uncommon for dogs to do zoomies, but have you ever seen an emu do zoomies before? Gabby...
Study Finds Petting Dogs Is Good For Our Brains
It’s no secret that dogs bring a lot of value to our lives. They’re man’s best friend, after all. But new research suggests being close with dogs may actually be more beneficial than we once thought. In fact, a new study published in the journal Plus One suggests that petting dogs may be good for our brains! Photo: Unsplashnomao saeki/ We know in our hearts that petting dogs brings us a lot of joy and perhaps a boost in mood, but now there’s research to back it up! The study, “Effects of contact with a dog on...
Senior Dog Surrendered For Being “Too Old” Finds A Loving Home To Live Out His Golden Years
A lot of people bring puppies or young dogs into their homes with enthusiasm and joy. Puppies are so adorable and easy-going most of the time, even though they require a ton of work. All puppies grow into dogs eventually though, and that’s not something everyone accounts for. As a result, a lot of pet owners end up abandoning their dogs when the going gets tough. They may not realize how much work a dog requires, or they simply no longer want the responsibility of a dog when they’re no longer an adorable puppy. Photo:...
Grandpa Sweetly Gives Free Cat “Rides” on His 94th Birthday
Grandparents are one of the sweetest people in the world. They intend to provide the best love and care for their grandchildren without hesitation. For this reason, grandkids feel safe whenever they’re around. Until those grandchildren grow up into adults, they still seek the comfort of their presence. For most of a person’s childhood, their grandparents are the biggest source of warm hugs and smiles. They will remind you of the holiday seasons, desserts, candies, and your childhood favorites. Photo: Pexels/Kampus Production The...
India Deploys Guard Dogs To Protect Newly-Introduced Cheetahs From Poachers
In a historic move, authorities in India have deployed a pack of dogs in a national park to protect newly-introduced cheetahs from poachers. According to USA Today, cheetahs used to be widespread in India, but they became extinct in the 1950s due to poaching. Photo: Pexels/Antony Trivet Cheetahs were the first and only predator to become extinct in the country since India’s independence in 1947. While it’s been some 70 years since cheetahs roamed freely in India, authorities have imported African cheetahs in hopes of restoring...
Pet Owner Gets Tattoo Of Dead Dog Using Ink Mixed With His Ashes
When we welcome a dog into our home, they become a part of the family for as long as they’re around. When we have a puppy, we hope to spend some 8-15 years with them before they cross the rainbow bridge, but sometimes, our time together is cut short. 27-year-old Robyn Moscrop recently experienced a heartbreaking loss when her 3-year-old Bull Terrier, Bronson, passed away back in 2019. Photo: Wikimedia Commons The dog’s death was sudden and unexpected, which only made the loss that much more painful. To commemorate Bronson, Robyn...
Goats Return to Calgary’s Nose Hill Park to Help Environment
In an effort to aid the environment, a herd of 260 goats was brought back to Calgary, Canada’s Nose Hill Park to graze on grass and vegetation in the Rubbing Stone Hill section. The animals will feast on grassland for 30 days with the idea that they’ll reduce invasive species and dead vegetation, which will hopefully lead to the opening of stretches for wildflowers to begin growing. The animals are said to have been grazing in the Nose Hill area since 2016, and the City of Calgary notes that it isn’t merely their teeth that...
Teen With Epilepsy Crowned Miss Dallas Teen 2022 And Her Service Dog Gets Crowned Beside Her
When 17-year-old Alison Appleby was told she couldn’t compete in a pageant, she set out to prove them wrong. Not only did she compete, but she ended up taking home the crown! According to KTEN, Appleby was diagnosed with epilepsy two years ago. Her life changed since the diagnosis and she welcomed home a golden retriever named Brady to act as her service dog. Photo: YouTube/WFAA Appleby shared with KTEN that she was having a conversation with someone about pageants and a bystander told her, “you can’t do that, because you...
Félicette, the First (and only) “Catstronaut” in Space
Early space exploration wasn’t initially manned by humans. We often hear about the chimps and even the little dog from Russia, Laika, who became one of the first animals to go into orbit. But we seldom hear about the first cat in space, a stray Parisian kitty with black and white fur. So what’s her story? It’s actually kind of sad, so grab your Kleenex box and get ready to dab your eyes, because it’s going to be a bumpy flight. Photo: Public Domain First Cat in Space Little Félicette, as her autographs would be...
Dog Alerts Mom To Toddler Opening Gate And Escaping The Yard
Some people say dogs are man’s best friend, but others consider them to be more that, like guardian angels. It’s true that there have been many stories of dogs stepping into save their owners or even strangers, including recently when a small toddler wandered away from the house and toward the road. The incident occurred in Casilda, a small township in Argentina, and it was captured on video by the home’s security cameras. Photo: YouTube/Telenueve Photo: YouTube/Telenueve In the video, you can see a toddler wandering out...
