Dog And Rescue Bunny Become BFFs And Do Everything Together
When Jessica welcomed Roman into her home, he was a lot to handle! The dog had so much energy and was incredibly clumsily. In fact, in an interview with The Dodo, Jessica described Roman as a “bull in a China shop.” Despite his big personality, he also had a sweet and gentle nature. When Jessica was presented with the chance to rescue a bunny from a breeder, she decided to give it a try and open her home up to the little rabbit. She didn’t think Roman would hurt the bunny, Sugar, but she never could’ve guessed what...
Want to Go Boating with Your Dog? Follow These Safety Tips!
It is only natural that you want your dog to be a part of most of your life’s experiences. Road trips, camping, hiking, preparing a special dinner, watching your favorite show, and even while singing to relax and keep your spirits high. Your dog is always there as your most loyal companion and no. 1 fan. Photo: YouTube/MarineMax And since the season has become perfect for boating, you want your best friend to be a part of that adventure too. But, before you start packing your things and your dog’s canned food, it is best to plan...
Soldier Returns Home & Surprises His Dog After 8-Month Deployment
When family members in the military go away on deployments for months at a time, it’s hard on both the soldier and their family. But people forget that it could also take a toll on their pets, who aren’t able to understand where their human has gone. Photo: YouTube/Militarykind U.S. Army E4 Specialist Troy Glendenning has been away in the Middle East for the last eight months, which means he’s been apart from his beloved dog, Posie. Posie has missed her human since the moment he left, and has been impatiently waiting for him...
Second Graders Write Letters From Shelter Dogs’ Perspectives & Help Them Get Adopted
Second-graders at St. Michael’s Episcopal School in Richmond, Virginia, wanted to do their part to help dogs get adopted at their local shelter. Since the animals can’t speak for themselves, the kids decided to be their voice. The kids created letters and drawings on behalf of 24 dogs and one cat who were awaiting forever homes. Photo: YouTube/Good Morning America “Hello, My name is Sunday Special. I would love to be adopted. If you do adopt me, I hope I will brighten up your Sundays like the SUN! You’ll be my Sunday...
Starving, Heartworm-Positive Beagle Gets Second Chance With ‘Save A Heart’ Flights
Heartworm is a truly unjust disease. Not only does it prove fatal if left untreated, but it also disproportionally affects those animals who are least equipped to deal with it. Take, for example, shelter pets from Louisiana, which leads the country in terms of heartworm infection. But even though heartworm is common, overcrowded shelters don’t have the space or resources to treat sick animals, who then risk euthanasia. This gives heartworm-positive shelter pets a slim chance of leaving the shelter alive. This heartbreaking dilemma led...
Jamie Lee Curtis’ Tribute to Betty White at the Oscars Received a Surprise from John Travolta
“I’m the luckiest person in the world. My life is divided in absolute half: half animals, half show business. I have to stay in show business to pay for my animal work!” Betty White was so filled with joy as she expressed those words in an interview with TV Guide in 2009. The iconic actress finally passed away in December 2021, just weeks before her 100th birthday. As she paid tribute to Betty White at the Oscars, Jamie Lee Curtis wanted to remind everyone that White’s animal welfare advocacy was as precious as her...
7 Easy Ways To Help Animals This Earth Day
Earth Day is celebrated by over a billion people in 193 countries. Every year on April 22nd people reflect on how they can help make the planet a better place for all who call it home. Sadly, human actions cause a lot of damage to the environment and animals. Many species are facing extinction due to habitat loss caused by deforestation, pollution, lack of food sources, overhunting, and so much more. Photo: Pixabay/ Panupong Lithkai We must act now to ensure these animals are around for future generations. Join us in rebuilding what we have...
The Story Behind International Guide Dog Day
International Guide Dog Day has been held every year on the last Wednesday in April since 1992, honoring guide dogs and the work they do for the blind. As Bark Post reports, there is evidence dogs have been helping the blind in ancient Rome. Officially, guide dogs are credited to Johann Wilhelm Klein, who founded the Institute for the Education of the Blind in Vienna. Klein detailed his method for training guide dogs in 1819, but Guide Dogs wouldn’t be widely used until about 100 years later. Guide dogs provide assistance for the blind,...
An Overview of Plant-Based Dog Food
Plant based dog food is a trend that has been steadily catching on in the industry as pet parents look for more ways to be sustainable and lower their carbon footprint. As the trend experiences a boom in popularity, pet parents have become much more interested in learning more about plant-based options. After all, dogs need to get a certain amount of nutrients such as proteins, fats, water, vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates, and consumers want to be sure that these needs are addressed in plant-based recipes. Freshpet realizes that it is...
Freshpet on Choosing the Best Dog Food Brands and Products
Pet parents always want to be able to rest assured that they are giving their dogs the best brands and products for their needs. With so many great options out there, however, it can be a bit daunting to ensure that we are picking products for the right reasons. Freshpet acknowledges that there are many ways that work towards making more informed purchasing decisions for the betterment of our furry friends. Here, Freshpet includes a few tried and true methods that can be used to help pet parents choose from the best dog food brands available....
Herbal Shampoo & Hot-Spot Treatments
Dogs get skin issues, just like we do, depending on the weather, allergens in the air and grass, or various bug bites. Signs of discomfort can be persistent scratching or itching, biting or licking their paws, or picking at a particularly irritated or infected spot, called a hot spot. Wouldn’t it be convenient to whip up your own customized batch of calming shampoo or rinse in less than 30 minutes, depending on your dog’s ailments? It may sound intimidating, but making a shampoo or rinse at home is doable for beginning DIYers. And...
Baby Kookaburra Shows Off Its Signature Laugh
You’ve probably heard of the kookaburra bird before. Even if you’re not in Australia, you’re likely familiar with the children’s song, “Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree Song.” The iconic birds are known for their distinguishable laugh. It’s hard to mistake! In Bunya, Queensland, Australia, a wildlife caregiver-in-training captured the moment a baby kookaburra let out an adorable laugh and it’s too cute! Photo: YouTube/ViralHog They shared with ViralHog that the bird, nicknamed Baby or...
Dog Rescued From Roadside Learns To Walk Again
When Larisa with Fond Leona came across an abandoned dog on the side of the road, she didn’t hesitate to stop and help. The poor pup, who they named Bimul, had been dumped by his owner when the owner found out the dog was sick. Bimul was suffering from a rare genetic condition known as muscle atrophy. He couldn’t walk and was clearly in pain as he lay stranded on the roadside. Photo: YouTube/Animal Shelter After taking him in for an examination, rescuers discovered that all four of his legs had problems. They didn’t know if...
Neglected Horse Rescued From Cruel ‘Walking Show’ Industry
A horse named Pride is now living out his days in peace after being rescued from the cruel “Walking Show” industry in Tennessee. The horse was rescued by the Humane Society of the United States after suffering for several years. The poor horse was kicked, neglected, abused, and forced to perform “Big Lick” for show. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Big Lick is performed by horses who lift their legs high in a strut. From the outside, it may look innocent, but the methods they use to make the horses walk that way are far from...
Middle Schooler Runs Off The School Bus To Save His Dog From A House Fire
We have all heard the stories of heroic dogs coming to the aid of their humans during medical emergencies, dangerous situations and disasters. On the morning of December 2 a 14-year-old boy proved that a person’s devotion to their pet can be just as strong when he raced to the aid of his dog Zach during a fire at their home. Mike Assi of Phoenix, Arizona had just boarded the bus when he saw smoke pouring from his house. His mother and sister had already left for the day, but 8-year-old dog Zach was trapped inside. Mike shouted for the...
NBA Champion Kevin Love and His Dog, Vestry, Celebrate Milk-Bone’s New Treat Flavor
https://s36700.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Milk-Bone-Birthdays-Animation.mp4 ©Cleveland Cavaliers Dogster.com recently had the opportunity to sit down with Kevin Love of the Cleveland Cavaliers to discuss his love for his dog, Vestry, and their new partnership with Milk-Bone. On April 4, 2022, Milk-Bone launched its newest flavor: Birthday Dog Treat. This treat is all about celebrating our four-legged family members. To help celebrate this milestone, Milk-Bone tapped NBA Champion and All-NBA player Kevin Love and his beloved...
How We Celebrate Earth Day Every Day at Freshpet
At Freshpet, we consider every day Earth Day. This is because we’re on a mission to do the right thing – which includes working towards a cleaner, more sustainable world. To celebrate Earth Day 2022, let’s take a look at how we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible from our kitchens to yours. How our ingredients support the planet We believe in supporting local farmers whose labor and environmental practices align with our own. And when we say local, we really mean it. While 96% of our ingredients are...
Ageless Paws – helping pet lovers return the favor
Ageless Paws founder, Cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra, took 40 years of human heart health expertise and created a company devoted to the pets his patients loved the most. With adoring gazes, unbridled affection, loyalty and constant companionship, our pets genuinely love us for who we are – free of judgements and conditions. This special bond is the reason why Dr. Stephen Sinatra – a physician, certified nutrition specialist and bioenergetic psychotherapist – gave his patients the unusual prescription of getting a dog or...
Share your best foster resources with your peers!
Every month, Maddie’s® Pet Forum conducts resource drives. This month the focus is on foster care! These resources can be an invaluable tool for your organization. No need to reinvent the wheel when someone else has already done it! Are you looking for inspiration for a new foster handbook? We got your covered. Looking for a foster agreement? Look no further. Need foster day trip guidance? We’ve got that! There are currently 78 foster resources available and we want more! And for an extra incentive (other than the gift of...
Dog Finds His Way Home After Going Missing For A Week
Our pets aren’t just an extension of our family – they are our family. That is why when one of them goes missing, it becomes a living nightmare. Back in March, Steven Beltran and his family faced every dog owner’s worst nightmare after their dog Brownie, went missing. The small dog had gotten loose after the family’s gate was left open by accident. They spent a week searching for their beloved Brownie, the searches lasting well into the late evening hours and starting early in the morning. The family, who live in...
