German Shepherd Zooms Around The Yard With Child’s Toy Car
Dogs have a very playful side. Perhaps that is why we love them so much – they’re always up for having some fun. Sometimes, that fun crosses over to the human world. Sometimes, our dogs find that they like to play with kids’ toys too! When I was younger I had to consciously keep my stuffed animals away from my dog or else she’d happily rip the stuffing out of them. In Stanton, Kentucky, one German Shepherd found a fun new game to play that involved a child’s outdoor toy. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog The ensuing...
Highway Patrol Rescues Injured Dog On The Road And Offers Her A Forever Home
It was a turn of luck for one stray dog who was suffering from the heat on the side of the road. Not only was the poor pooch picked up by a Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper, but she was also adopted by the kind-hearted trooper. The dog, now named Princess, had collapsed on the side of the road in 96-degree Fahrenheit heat when she was spotted by a passing person, Kaye Fiorello. Fiorella alerted Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Pumpy Tudors, who showed up at the scene to see how he could help the suffering animal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons As...
Clever Cat Escapes From Shed By Opening The Door With His Paws
Cats are smart. They often don’t get enough credit for their intelligence. Perhaps because it’s not on demand the way a dog’s intelligence is. Dogs, universally known as man’s best friend, love to please their people. Therefore, they’re willing to do all sorts of tricks and tasks, showing off how clever they can be. But cats are more like little furry criminal masterminds, their intelligence comes out when they’re stirring up trouble. Photo: Reddit/u/folflexity One rather clever black and white kitty showed...
Baby Koala Keeps on Hugging and Kissing Mom who’s Getting Treated in Hospital Zoo
A baby koala named Phantom could not leave his mom while she was undergoing surgery after a road accident. Both koalas were hit by a car west of Brisbane, but fortunately young Phantom did not sustain any serious injuries. It was his mom Lizzy who needed treatment for facial trauma and a collapsed lung. Photo: YouTube/Let Me Know Mother and son were rushed to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital where Lizzy was given immediate medical attention. Phantom was allowed to stay by her side since the koala joey was only six-months-old. Bewildered...
Engineers Reveal New Technology That Guards Against Unwanted Kitty Butt Pets
There is no denying that cats are entertaining creatures. Their mannerisms and attitudes can provide us with plenty to keep us engaged. There is so much to cover about cats, that one pair of YouTubers have come up with a series of videos that explore the actions and habits of cats in a rather humorous manner. Photo: YouTube/klusmanp While they have been on something of a hiatus, both Paul Klusman and TJ Wingard – two professional cat engineers – have created another video that explores the ways that cats guard against unwanted...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Community Conversations, NACA course and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The first course in the NACA Field Services Series is now availableFor animal care and control officers, maintaining a safe environment while performing daily duties is key. The brand new, self-paced course, NACA Field Services Series: Using Tools and Equipment, was designed with this concept in mind. The first course in a series from National Animal Care & Control (NACA) covers safe, effective and humane use… Learn More Weekly Community...
Man Holds Farting Wombat That’s Angrily Eating Corn
Have you ever seen a gassy wombat angrily eating corn? Well, now’s your chance! Pete the rescue wombat was hanging out with his caretaker, Chris Barns, when the two filmed a short clip as part of a BBC series. In the clip, Chris was holding Pete who was squirming around and angrily eating his favorite snack: sweet corn. Photo: YouTube/BBC The Southern Hairy-Nosed wombat may not look that impressive or strong, but in the clip, Chris refers to him as being like holding “pure muscle.” Mid-munching, Pete paused to release a loud...
Top 5 ways to prevent dental disease in dogs and cats
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Bulldog Can’t Contain His Excitement When Mom Sets Out A Pool Of Ice
An English bulldog was treated to a pool of ice on a hot summer day and she couldn’t contain her excitement! The 4-year-old pup, Chandler, lives with her older brother, Walter, and their owner in New York City. The two dogs spend a lot of time together, but Chandler is usually the one getting into things. She is the youngest of the family, after all. Photo: Instagram/@walterenglishbulldog This hot summer day was no exception. When Mom set out a kiddie pool filled with ice cubes, Chandler went absolutely bonkers for it! She leaped into...
Missing Dog Returns Home After Winning 3rd-Place In A Dog Show
When a five-year-old beagle mix named Bonnie disappeared from her home in the United Kingdom, her owners feared for the worst. According to Wales Online, Paula and Peter Closier immediately began searching the local area, calling local veterinarians to put the word out and even got the police involved. When their searches turned up empty, Paula took to social media to spread the news about her beloved pup in hopes that someone from the community might spot her. Photo: StockVault/Pixabay As it turns out, John Wilmer happened to be on his way...
Vet Shares Weird Pet Names He Hears In His Clinic
Some pet owners choose names for their animals that mean something, sound nice, or somehow fit the animal in question. Others, however, pick their pets’ names with humor in mind. That’s all fun and games until the vet has to call out the bizarre or weird name into a busy waiting room. It can get a little awkward. Dr. Frank Bozekla, an emergency vet from Illinois, took to TikTok to share some of the weirdest names he’s had to call out. It might make you rethink how you name your pets in the future! Photo: Unsplash/Karsten...
Boat Full Of Kids Rescues Wild Kitten Struggling In The Water
A group of students in Sao Paulo, Brazil made an unexpected water rescue on their way to school and it was all captured on video. Boat buses are not uncommon in rural areas of Brazil where road conditions are not as reliable or safe as the water. As anyone who lives rural can tell you, you just never now what you might come across on your way to school! For the kids heading to school by boat on one particular day, they happened to see something out of the usual struggling in the water. Photo: Facebook/City of Illha Comprida It appeared to be...
A Rescued Overweight Senior Dog Made An Amazing Transformation Under Her Dad’s Fitness Training
It’s never too late to change your life for the better. For Squishy, a senior dog rescue, she may not have directly made the choice but she definitely did not hold back on her efforts for improving her health. The picture above is Squishy after her amazing weight loss. You wouldn’t think that she’s a senior dog, right? Looking as cute as a puppy, the dog has been through a lot the past years. Squishy was adopted by Jimmy Shiba, a personal coach who describes himself as a master trainer and a transformation specialist. I...
An Old Arthritic Lion and Three More Ailing Big Cats Get Rescued from an Abandoned Roadside Zoo
“There are major red flags that show these animals were victims of the cub petting industry,” said Bobbi Brink, founder and director of Lions Tigers & Bears, in a statement about the condition of the big cats. “These cats were declawed and in poor health and living conditions. They were likely bred to be photo props, and once they grew too big and were no longer profitable, they were abandoned. We are the animals’ voices, and we need to work toward education and legislation because each animal rescued makes a...
New York’s Highest Court Declares Happy the Elephant is Not a Person
“While no one disputes the impressive capabilities of elephants, we reject petitioner’s arguments that it is entitled to seek the remedy of habeas corpus on Happy’s behalf,” wrote chief judge Janet DiFiore. “Habeas corpus is a procedural vehicle intended to secure the liberty rights of human beings who are unlawfully restrained, not nonhuman animals.” Photo: YouTube/Reuters It was a highly controversial case that was filed by the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP), a Florida-based animal civil rights...
UK is Seeking to Dump Nuclear Waste in the Irish Sea to the Detriment of Marine Life
“The Irish Sea is rich in marine life, from soft corals and reefs that provide shelter for crabs and anemones to seals, whales and around 30 species of shark,” said Joan Edwards, director of policy at the Wildlife Trusts. “Sandbanks and gravel habitats are vital nursery grounds for flatfish, sea bass, and sea eels, while also acting as a feeding ground for thousands of breeding seabirds.” Photo: YouTube/Oceana There is an ongoing battle to safeguard the Irish Sea and its marine biodiversity from a planned seismic...
New Study Shows How Dogs Think and Remember Things Using Multiple Senses
“If we can understand which senses dogs use while searching for a toy, this may reveal how they think about it. When dogs use olfaction or sight while searching for a toy, this indicates that they know how that toy smells or looks like,” said Shany Dror, one of the leading researchers from the Family Dog Project who conducted a study on dog cognition abilities. Photo: YouTube/Genius Dog Challenge Published in the journal of Animal Cognition, the study shows that dogs associate an object with its different sensory features when...
Firefighter Reunites 11-Year-Old Boy With His Missing Dog In Touching Viral Video
Pets are part of the family and when they go missing, it can be heartbreaking. 11-year-old Leandro was left in shambles after his pooch, Mili, went missing from his home in Brazil. According to The Dodo, Leandro and his family searched high and low for Mili but to no avail. Photo: Facebook/Tribuna de Jundiaí Word began to spread about her disappearance, but Leandro was starting to lose hope of seeing his best friend again. When a firefighter across town came across a dog who appeared to be lost, he could’ve left her alone or...
Golden Retriever Falls In Love With Neighbor Dog Through The Fence
A 2-year-old golden retriever is going viral for his adorable love story with the neighbor’s dog, Penny. Justin and Emily Thomas noticed their dog, Pax, started an unusual habit. Every time they’d let him outside, he’d run straight to the fence without sniffing around or doing his business. After watching his new routine for a bit, they realized why he had such a fascination with the fence: the neighbor’s dog, Penny, was right on the other side of it! Photo: Facebook/The Dodo Speaking with The Dodo, Emily explained...
Dog Waits Outside For Her BFF The Mailman To Arrive
There’s a stereotype about dogs hating the mailman. Dogs are often pictured chasing the mailman away or biting at them, while the mailman is portrayed throwing dog treats and running. While some dogs truly do hate mailmen, that couldn’t be further from the truth for a sweet pup named Penny. Penny’s owner, Bridget, took to TikTok to share about Penny’s relationship with their mailman and it couldn’t be any sweeter. Photo: TikTok/@otegdirb Apparently, Penny and the mailman go way back – 16 years to be exact!...
