Dog Leads Rescuers To Missing Woman In The Woods
63-year-old Sherry Noppe frequently enjoys the trails around George Bush Park in Houston, Texas. The 7,800-acre park has over 11 miles of walking trails that she ventures on with her dog, a black labrador named Max. One day while out walking, though, Sherry failed to return home. Naturally, her three kids became worried and sent out a search party but after nearly three days of searching, they came up empty-handed. Photo: flickr/BrianPotterVideo Sherry’s adult kids and the volunteers refused to give up hope that they’d find Sherry...
Woman Rescues Tiny Dog From Puppy Mill And Discovers She Quacks Like A Duck
When Kelsey got a call about a little teacup Yorkie in need of a foster home, she didn’t hesitate to meet the tiny pooch and offer her a safe, temporary home. The dog, Pipsqueak, was rescued from a puppy mill and weighed in at just 1.8 pounds – smaller than a guinea pig! She was suffering a lot of health issues and needed a foster home to recover in and spend her last few months of life in. After all, she was only given around 6 months to live. Photo: YouTube/GeoBeats Animals When Kelsey brought Pipsqueak home, she wasn’t...
Male Turtle Slaps Female Turtle In Strange Courting Ritual
A strangely adorable turtle courting ritual has gone viral after being shared on social media, and people can’t get over how cute it is. Twitter user @jamieamalea shared a video of two turtles she spotted swimming in a pond. One turtle, the male, could be seen swimming in front of the female and gently slapping her face with his little claws. Photo: Twitter/@jamieamalea Photo: Twitter/@jamieamalea It sounds aggressive, but it looks gentle and somehow sweet. The female turtle accepts the face slaps, but continues to swim and allows the...
Cat Accidentally Hits The ‘Turbo Button’ On The Dog
Cats and dogs are notorious enemies, but sometimes, they learn to live together. Every so often though, even the best of pet friends get into some spats, and cats are usually the ones coming out on top. However, one feisty cat was left confused and unsure after an encounter with the family dog. Photo: TikTok/@@krazy.kute In a hilarious exchange captured on video, the cat and dog can be seen hanging out on the staircase when the cat decides to get a little swat in at the dog. The cat whacks the dog right in the head and it seems to trigger...
Golden Retriever Spots His Reflection In The Mirror For The First Time
A golden retriever in Polk City, Iowa was caught on camera mean-mugging himself in the mirror and he’s gone viral for it! The goofy one-year-old pup, Benson, is described by his owner as “ALWAYS being a ham,” but mean-mugging himself might just take things to the next level. Speaking with ViralHog, Benson’s owner said that she recently started working from home and she has her “furry coworker” to keep her company. Photo: Unsplash/Helena Lopes Right by her office set-up is a mirror that Benson often lays...
These Animal Service Officers Carry Bags of Fence-Fixing Gear, All Donated, in Their Trucks
Animal service officers with Cabot Animal Support Services carry bags of fence-mending tools around on their trucks. When a dog gets loose, or if they see a fence with a hole in it leaving the potential for a dog to get loose, the ASOs fix the fence. This is Cabot’s Fences for Fido program. It’s as simple as that. The reason this program exists is more complicated. Five years ago, CASS’s director Mike Wheeler wrote a citation for a man whose dog got out. The dog got out again. Mike wrote another citation. ...
Can dogs have panic attacks?
You know your dog can get stressed, but just how stressed can they get? Are panic attacks possible? Unfortunately, yes they are. It’s not uncommon for dog owners to wonder if their furry friend can experience the same range of emotions that humans do. After all, dogs are known to feel stress and anxiety in certain situations. But, can dogs have panic attacks? The short answer is yes – dogs can definitely have panic attacks. In this article, we’ll take a look at what these episodes might look like, what causes them, and how...
Using essential oils with cats
Many people believe essential oils and cats do not mix, and that’s true when it comes to questionable products and incorrect usage. But top-quality essential oils, used properly, can be profoundly healing for our feline friends. As a cat parent, you have reason to be concerned about using essential oils on and around your kitty. But you shouldn’t fear this modality so much that you choose not to use it at all. When utilized properly, essential oils are an important natural medicine, and can be both safe and effective for felines....
A Vet from a West Lothian Hospital Saves a Sprocker from a Punctured Tongue
Lola is a four-year-old Sprocker Spaniel who suffered a fatally swollen tongue — due to a stick punctured inside her mouth. Daniel Mainland, Lola’s owner, brought her to Linnaeus-owned Veterinary Specialists Scotland (VSS), in Livingston. They arrive in VSS while Lola is suffering from a fatally swollen tongue — the swelling reaches around her jaw. Due to the swelling, Lola wasn’t able to move properly, and she continued to drool. Photo: Pixabay/Amorhunter The cause of swelling can’t be identified, and they had...
Fearful Pup Rescued From Cruel Dog Fighting Ring Finally Gets His Wish
This past summer, ASPCA worked alongside local law enforcement to rescue more than 80 dogs from a dogfighting ring on Long Island, New York and several other states. At one of the locations, there was a wall of cages in a dark basement with no light. The dogs had no food or water and were not socialized. One of those dogs was a Pit Bull mix, now named Wish, who was extremely fearful. Photo: YouTube/ASPCA Wish received medical care and was brought to the ASPCA Cruelty Recovery Center in Columbus, Ohio. He continued to be very frightened, so he...
Clever German Shepherd Sneakily Opens Cabinet To Steal A Bag Of Treats
German Shepherd Dogs are thought to be one of the smartest dog breeds, which is why they’re often used as military and police dogs. Hunter, of Donegal, Ireland, is no exception. The 7-month-old pooch has found a way to outsmart his humans by getting his bag of dog treats, despite them being kept in the kitchen cabinet. Photo: YouTube/USA TODAY His clever antics were caught on camera by his human Nicola McLaughlin for all of us to witness. In the video, you’ll see Hunter grasping the cupboard handle with his teeth to pull the door...
Be Careful when You Take Your Dog to a Freshwater Stream where It Can Die from Salmon Poisoning
“While all fish caught or originating from streams in northern California could potentially be infected, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) cautions that trout stocked in some waters in CDFW’s North Central Region are more likely to be infected with the flukes that cause Salmon Poisoning Disease.” You should not cast away your caution just because you and your dog do not live in northern California. Salmon poisoning also happens in Washington, Oregon, and as far as the Southern Vancouver Island in Canada....
Cat Meets His Newborn Human Sister & It’s Love At First Sight
Most people treat their pets like they’re their human children, which makes sense since they are part of the family. When it’s time for people to have actual human babies, they always wonder how their pets will take to their newborn. Photo: YouTube/USA Today Will they be curious and interested in the baby? Will they be jealous and want all of the attention? Will they be enamored by the little one and develop a special bond? That’s what Romy Depraetere worried about when she brought home her newborn daughter, Olivia. She...
Firefighters Rescue Ducklings From Storm Drain In Georgia
Baby ducks are tiny, measuring just 10 cm long and weigh only a few grams at birth. They are unable to fly for the first 50-60 days and are vulnerable to all sorts of dangers – like storm drains. Woodstock Fire & Rescue responded to a call about ducklings trapped in a storm drain on Towne Lake Parkway. The baby ducks fell in the drain and were unable to get out. Firefighter arrived and climbed down into the drain to rescue the little ducks. One by one they were carefully passed from firefighter to firefighter and placed in a...
Dug Up at Dogster: May 2022 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
Finally, Spring has sprung so you have perfect weather for these May 2022 dog events and holidays. Don’t see your dog event on the list? Email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com and we will include your dog event. All-Month-Long Dog May 2022 Holidays Chip Your Pet Month — May is national Chip Your Pet Month, reminding you to microchip you pet and to keep his information updated at the microchip company. Find a list of microchipping and pet recovery services here. Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month — May is national...
Wordle for all the dog lovers out there! New variation of the game is fun and informative
A web-based game has become the world’s newest word puzzle addiction. Wordle quickly became a popular daily game and players are often sharing their daily progress on their social media accounts. PHOTO: Unsplash/Joshua Hoehne Wordle is a game where players are given a puzzle wherein they have to guess 5-letter words with limited moves, each entry must be a valid word and after each guess, the color of the tiles will change to show how close your guess was to the word. If a tile turns green, it’s the correct letter in the correct...
Wildlife Experts Push For A Ban On Elephants In Zoos
We often visit zoos without much thought to the animals living inside the space and how it affects them being inside an enclosure. But there have been some people who are campaigning for that to change. Wildlife experts are now pushing for zoos to stop keeping elephants in captivity, calling it “archaic, unethical and damaging.” Photo: Wikimedia Commons The news comes from a report by the animal rights charity, Born Free, and features an article entitled “Elephants in Zoos: A Legacy of Shame.” In it, the horrifying...
Rescue Sloth Becomes Best Friends With A Gentle Beagle
An unusual friendship formed between a wild sloth and a beagle, and the two are now the best of friends. It all started when the sloth, Chuwie, was rescued by a couple, Juan Carlos and Haydee. The poor thing had been electrocuted on a power line and the couple knew it likely wouldn’t survive without help. In an interview with The Dodo, Juan said, “[Chuwie] was absoltuely terrified and had no idea what was going on.” Photo: YouTube/The Dodo They took the wild sloth to a veterinarian for care and learned that he could survive...
Scott Van Pelt Pays Tribute To His Late Dog On ESPN
Losing a dog is one of the toughest things we experience as pet owners. No one wants to say goodbye to their furry family members, but the sad reality is that most dogs have significantly shorter lifespans than their owners. So, loss is inevitable. But just because we have to say goodbye, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t enjoy pets and their place in our lives. The grief we face when losing a pet is definitely worth getting to have and care for them. It’s something dog owners have to come to terms with, including dog owners in the...
Yellow Tulip Project: How to Improve Mental Health with Dogs
The youth-led mental health organization Yellow Tulip Project has launched a mental health awareness campaign called Tails & Tulips, where people are encouraged to get out and move it with their pets. Director of Events, 18-year-old Madeleine Manno of Boston, Massachusetts — who has two dogs and two cats herself — says, “Animals have such a healing effect, and time simply spent petting your cat or playing with your dog can boost your mood. Pets are also a huge motivator for us to go out and #MoveIt!” The 2022...
