Wild Alaskan Pollock: “The World’s Best Whitefish” for you and your pet!
When Alaska became a state in 1959, sustainability was written into its state constitution. Alaska is known for its sustainable fisheries, and they are also known for being among the best-managed fisheries in the world. Fish is globally renowned for the many incredible benefits it brings. It’s an excellent source of protein and chock-full of life-giving nutrients like Vitamin D, B2 and Magnesium, and it is high in Omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for brain and heart health. According to healthline.com, humans that eat fish...
How to Get a Puppy to Stop Biting
Biting is frustrating behavior for new puppy owners, but the behavior is very natural. Puppies aren’t trying to be mean or destructive when they bite at people or things, they are just exploring the world. That said, it’s important for puppies to learn to keep their mouths to themselves at a young age to prevent behavioral problems in the future: a puppy mouthing or biting is more socially acceptable than an adult dog mouthing at people. Training a puppy not to bite takes a patient and gentle approach. Why do puppies bite? Rather...
Moth Species with Nearly 10-Inch Wingspan Spotted in Washington State
A moth native to Asia has fluttered its wings on over to the United States and surprised agriculture officials in the process. The atlas moth, one of the largest moths in the world with a nearly 10-inch wingspan, was found outside a garage in Bellevue, Washington, in early July. After a University of Washington professor reported it to the Washington State Department of Agriculture, official confirmation came in from the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Investigation Service on July 27. This is believed to be the first time a confirmed...
Guest Walks Into Hotel Room And Finds Stray Cat Sleeping In Their Bed
A guest on holiday in Kuta Lombok in Indonesia was surprised to walk back to her hotel room and find an uninvited visitor had taken over! When they walked into the room, a stray black cat was sprawled across the top of the bed, enjoying a mid-day snooze. They shared with ViralHog: “At a holiday villa, I left the room to go to reception and came back to the cat in the bed.” Photo: YouTube/ViralHog It appears they left the door open to the room when they stepped away and the cat simply let itself in. Clever kitty! According to the...
Dog Tries To Mimic Wolf’s Howl At The Zoo
Pet parents in Germany got the enjoyment of a lifetime when they took their dog to the zoo in Neuruppin. The dog’s owners wanted to make memories with their pup and take him on adventures, so they planned a fun outing to the zoo to do just that. Zoos often have many different types of animals that might interest a dog, but it seems it was the animal closest to him that really piqued his interest: wolves. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog As wolves do, they let out some loud howls as the pet dog looked on. The dog couldn’t stop staring and...
Tiny Abused Dog ‘Talks’ To The People Who Rescued Him
A little Shih Tzu named Gremmy was given a second chance at life and he finally learned to trust his rescuers. The little pup was surrendered to a shelter by his abusive owner, but the damage had long been done. In a press release, rescuers explained that Gremmy arrived at the rescue filthy, matted, sick, and aggressive toward any human who approached him. Photo: YouTube/National Mill Dog Rescue He would need extensive rehabilitation, but even then, it was unclear if he’d ever adjust to life in a home with a family. The National Mill...
Man Who ‘Doesn’t Care for Cats’ Changes His Tune When One Adopts Him
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! My husband was never a cat person. Always dogs. I am a dog lover, too, and have had many over the years, but am now in my 70s, too old to do the required training. When our last dog passed away, we replaced the carpet and said, no more pets. Husband said, “I don’t care for cats. There’s the litter box to deal with, cat food stinks, they shed, etc., etc.” He never...
Golden Retriever Tries His Best To Get His Mom’s Chips On The Train
A golden retriever is going viral for his hilarious attempts at stealing his mom’s chips on the train. The dog, Huxley, was riding on the train in front of his mom, Ursula Aitchison. Ursula shared a photo series of the pup trying to steal her chips, or crisps, and people can’t get over how funny it is. In the photos, you can see Huxley sitting in front of his mom on the train, separated by a row of chairs. Ursula has Walker’s brand prawn cocktail-flavored chips out and the dog desperately wants a bite. Unfortunately,...
Rescuers Save 4,000 Beagles From Virginia Breeding Facility
Rescuers have saved an estimated 4,000 beagles from a life of cruelty in the animal testing industry. The beagles were being held at a massive breeding facility in the U.S. state of Virginia. According to the BBC, the rescue is believed to be one of the biggest dog rescue efforts ever performed in the United States. Photo: Facebook/The Humane Society of the United States The thousands of beagles in question were going to be sold from the breeding facility to laboratories and animal testing facilities but they got a lucky break in life when...
Cat Brothers Compete In Race To Their Food Bowls
Frankie and Theo are two cats who are living the best life with their owners. When they’re not loving on their mom or dad, getting into mischief, or lounging in the sun, Frankie and Theo can often be found eating food or competing for treats. Like many cats, Frankie and Theo enjoy a good treat every now and again, but these two might enjoy it more than others. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo “They’re definitely food obsessed,” their mom, Carlyn, explained to The Dodo. In fact, the brothers came so into their food that the...
Video Gamers Raised $2,309 for This Shelter, and It Might Be the Easiest Fundraiser Ever
About a month ago, Brendan Gepson, marketing specialist for the Nebraska Humane Society, had an idea. What if some video gamers would hold fundraisers for the shelter while broadcasting themselves playing Stray—a popular video game about a lost cat who has to navigate, and escape, a world populated by robots. You play stray from the perspective of the cat! “Are you a local streamer who’s interested in doing a Stray charity stream for the shelter?” Brendan wrote on Twitter. “Let’s chat! Our DMs are...
Woman Crawls Through 300 Feet Of Filth To Reach Crying Kitten Stuck In Sewer Drain
When a Florida woman discovered a kitten who managed to get stuck in a sewer, she knew she had to help immediately. As she was passing by, she happened to hear the kitten’s desperate cries for help. With help from firefighters, they tried various ways to reach the kitten, including traps and a fishing net, but the kitten was too scared and kept evading them. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Rescuing cats is nothing new to Lindsey Bembli, but it may be the first time she’s dealt with a sewer drain. That’s when she called her...
Senior Dog Rescue Founded For Pets Whose Elderly Owners Can No Longer Care For Them
Pets are a part of the family. That makes it even more heartbreaking when their owners–due to illness, changing circumstances, and/or old age–find themselves no longer able to care for them. This common dilemma often affects older dogs, many of whom suffer health issues of their own. After a lifetime of happiness with their beloved human, these dogs suddenly find themselves old and alone when their person winds up in a hospital or nursing home where pets aren’t allowed. Photo: Pixabay This sad scenario led one California...
Ask Dr. Aziza: Things To Start Doing To Help Your Dog Live a Long and Happy Life
While most pet parents would argue that anything short of forever isn’t long enough, our dogs are actually living lives that are longer and healthier than ever before. We may not have forever with them, but there are a few things you can do to help your dog maintain a good quality of life for as many years as possible. Focus on nutrition Like humans, nutrition plays a crucial role in our pet’s health. This means it’s important to have a well-balanced diet that is full of high-quality ingredients and nutrients. When choosing...
An air-dried alternative to raw dog food
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Brave Mini Bulldog Takes A Leap Of Faith Right Into His Owner’s Arms
If you happen to have a dog in your life, you already realize just how amazing they can be. Most dogs can do the typical tricks that we often chalk up to doggie behavior, but they can also, at times, take things a step further. That certainly is the case when it comes to Reginald. This amazing little dog is more than just a companion, he is completely dedicated to his human. In fact, people from around the world have fallen in love with Reginald because he is an Instagram star. If you look at his page, you will see plenty of pictures of him...
People Can’t Get Over How Huge Kangaroos Are
What is it that comes to your mind when you think about kangaroos? More than likely, you think about creatures that hop around Down Under and make great cartoon characters. In reality, however, kangaroos are some very strong animals and they have the “guns” to prove it. Most people are rather disturbed when they see how big a full-grown kangaroo can be. Photo: TikTok/@jayprehistoricpets Thanks to Jay Brewer and his TikTok channel, more people have the opportunity to see these hoppers on an up close and personal level. In fact, one...
Terrified Mama Dog & Her Sick Puppies Abandoned In Cardboard Box Just Wanted Love
Sidewalk Specials hosts countless Steri Drives in De Doorns, South Africa, where they help families by neutering and spaying their dogs before returning them to their owners. Sadly, they also come across many dogs at these drives who are in desperate need of rescuing. Recently, at their Steri Drive 8, they received a mama dog and her puppies who were abandoned in a cardboard box. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials Unfortunately, their owner had lost his job and couldn’t afford to feed them. It’s unknown how long they had gone...
Stray Cat That Survived Temperatures Below Zero Finally Finds Happy 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 started seeing a little striped gray kitty hanging around my house, and I could tell she was starving. Whenever I saw her, I’d quickly take a bowl of food out to her. We have a canoe out back covered with a tarp, and I noticed that she was taking cover under the canoe, so I put some straw down and some old blankets. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / RIHAIJ That winter, a cold snap hit us, 50...
Is This Lady Rescuing Dogs Or Is She Just Simply Hoarding Them?
How much is too much? A local woman is the center of attention of their neighborhood because of her excessiveness. A quiet place in Dallas, Texas is experiencing a one of a kind problem in their community. The neighborhood troubles apparently started a decade ago when a woman started taking in and “rescuing” stray dogs. The woman in question already had three dogs of her own back then. She started taking in strays soon after and her neighborhood didn’t think much of it at first. But as soon as the dogs started to run amok...
