Talented Labrador Shows Off His “Booty Balance” Skills
A chocolate Labrador from Berkshire is making a name for himself by showing off his “booty balance” skills on social media. The six-year-old dog, Ollie, has been dubbed the “Booty Balance King,” and once you see his talent, you’ll understand why. In now-viral videos, the pup can be seen balancing an array of items on his backside, from toilet paper rolls to laptops and even a glass of wine. Check out some photos of his impressive balancing skills below: Photo: Instagram/good.boy.ollie Photo:...
Petition Urges President To Release Pardoned Turkeys To Farm Sanctuary
Farm Sanctuary, the first farm animal sanctuary in the U.S., asks people every year to forgo eating turkey during the holidays and instead sponsor the care of a rescued turkey. They believe the intelligent and social birds deserve to live their lives as nature intended, not crammed into production facilities and slaughtered before they reach their first birthday. A flock of rescued turkeys already call both the California and New York sanctuaries home, but they are hoping to add a few more. Sponsor a Rescued Turkey for the Holidays! At Farm...
Overcoming Legal Barriers Around Community Cats: Live Q&A
[embedded content] The laws surrounding community cats are ending their lives. Legal language and obstacles around community cats creates barriers to keep kitties alive and thriving. In this interactive webinar, Monica Frenden-Tarant, Maddie’s® Director of Feline Lifesaving at American Pets Alive! and Richard Angelo, Jr., Esq., Legislative Attorney for Best Friends Animal Society, worked through the legal barriers to community cat programming. Source: Human Animal Support...
Firefighters Save Missing Dog Who Spent Terrifying Week Stuck In Storm Drain
People of all ages love Halloween, which gives both kids and adults the perfect excuse to dress up and eat candy. But dogs–no matter how cute they look in their costumes–aren’t always as enthused about the holiday. That goes double for the missing dog who spent a terrifying week lost, cold, hungry, and trapped underground after getting stuck in a storm drain over Halloween. Photo: Facebook/Oklahoma City Fire Department Thankfully, the small dog was finally rescued by Oklahoma firefighters, who rushed out to help after...
Dozens Of Shelter Dogs Are Waiting To Go On “Doggie Dates” In Florida
A great partner is loyal, a good listener, and will love you unconditionally. While these traits may be hard to find in another person, dogs check all the boxes. Anyone looking for a perfect date in Lakeside, Florida, is in luck because the SPCA Florida just relaunched Doggie Dates. The program allows people to take a pre-selected shelter dog on a date that can last anywhere from one to four hours. The shelter provides everything you will need to have a great time including a list of suggested places to visit and things to do, a harness and...
Eyes on Peas in Grain-Free Diets
Jackie Brown Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian’s Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s Raining Cats and Dogs: Making Sense of Animal Phrases (Lumina Press, 2006). Jackie is a regular contributor to pet and veterinary industry media and is the former editor of numerous pet...
Which breeds make the best service dogs?
Service dogs play a valuable role in the lives of those with long-term physical, mental, and emotional illnesses and disorders. Here’s a look at the breeds that make the best service dogs. You already know what a positive impact your dog has on your happiness and well-being. But for people dealing with certain chronic illnesses or conditions, a canine companion in the form of a service dog can improve their quality of life beyond reckoning, and in many cases may even be life-saving. Are there certain breeds that are better suited for...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Dr. Michael Blackwell, rehoming infographic and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Join us for Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with Dr. Michael BlackwellJoin us on Wednesday, November 10 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET for a 60 minute conversation with the first veterinarian to be appointed chief of staff for the Office of the Surgeon General. Dr. Blackwell also chairs the Access to Veterinary Care Coalition. Register now Upcoming conferenceThe Association for Animal Welfare Advancement: The Future of Animal WelfareDates: Tuesday, December 7...
Thousands Of Species Face An Existential Crisis Due To Burning Of Amazon Rainforest
According to WWF, the Amazon rainforest is home to at least 40,000 plant species, 427 mammals, 1,300 birds, 378 reptiles, more than 400 amphibians, and nearly 3,000 freshwater fishes. Sadly, mass burnings and deforestation are threatening thousands of these species, forcing them to now face an existential crisis. Photo: Unsplash/Jeffrey Su A new study by University of Arizona researchers has assessed exactly how environmental policies on deforestation, as well as forest fires and drought, have impacted these plants and animals. Researchers...
Setting Off Fireworks In The UK That Causes “Suffering” To Animals Could Land You A Hefty Fine Or Time In Jail
Fireworks are used around the world to celebrate various occasions, and sometimes they’re just used for fun. What many people may not think about when setting off fireworks is the amount of stress and possible harm it could cause to animals in the area. In the UK, fireworks are a typical part of the celebration of Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night. The celebration takes place on November 5th each year, but many people may be unknowingly breaking the law by joining in on the festivities. Photo: Wikimedia Commons As per the...
Watch This Cat React To A Printer With Funny Dodge Moves
Any cat owner will tell you that one of the funniest things about them is their curious, jumpy nature. While an uncomfortable cat can also be an upset or dangerous one, there’s something really funny about the way many cats react to the most innocuous things. Case in point, a video shared by Vincent Francisco, via ViralHog, of his tuxedo cat, Mr. Peyton. Mr. Peyton and his brother, a fellow tuxedo cat who definitely seems older and wiser, were filmed by Francisco on a typical day at his St. Petersburg home. Photo: PEXELS / ARINA...
Watch This Horse And His Trainer Perform A Dance Challenge
If you don’t know by now, the internet loves a good dance challenge. Mainly spurred by TikTok-ing teens rediscovering classic songs, they’re good fun — especially combined with another of the internet’s favorite things: adorable animals! From TikTok user @jomibaduja, a dance video featuring horse trainer Jenny and Mitch, her 15-year-old Irish Cob has gone viral: @jomibaduja_jenny ♬ Classic – MKTO Because Irish Cobs are laid back and trainable, Mitch was the perfect choice to do this routine with! Long...
Akita Found Her Forever Home After Spending Years Tied To A Tree
For years, Laura Seymour had a standing appointment each day in a very unusual place — standing by a neighbor’s yard, she would watch Takia, an Akita pup, and her heart would break. Chained to the tree, Takia was forced to watch the world go by with little more than a bowl of rainwater and whatever toys Laura brought her. For her part, Laura was unable to intervene because animal control had decided Takia’s abusive and neglectful situation was not worth intervening in. But Laura made it her mission to give Takia whatever...
College Student Rescues Cats Between Classes, Working 2 Jobs, And Planning Her Wedding
Maddie Oscarson is no stranger to multi-tasking. The busy college student may be attending classes, working two jobs, and planning her wedding, but she still finds time to rescue outdoor cats around Minnesota. “Somehow I got sucked into cats,” says Maddie, who has been rescuing and fostering feral cats ever since she was a kid. Photo: Pixabay Now the busy student rescues cats with her fiancé, Travis. “I noticed how bad the cat problem was and how many stray cats were wandering around,” Maddie told...
Couple Rescues Kitten that Can’t Walk, Helps Her Take Her First Steps
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! Our little Typsy was found in a field all alone. Someone with no soul dropped her there and left. No signs of her mama – just her and a small blanket. My wife met her when she was picking up our buddy Hemmingway from his surgical procedure. A lady brought this cute little girl in to have a checkup and see why she had difficulty walking. KITTEN. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK/BETON STUDIO The...
French Bulldog Reunited With Owner After Being Stolen At Gunpoint
A Florida man was walking his dog when someone robbed him at gunpoint. But the thief wasn’t after his money or car keys. What the man wanted was his French Bulldog, Bugsy, whose high retail value makes his breed a common target for dog thieves. The dog’s owner, Johnny Matos, was shocked after the thief ran off with his dog, even after all the stories about French Bulldogs being stolen in the news. “You’re thinking this can’t be happening? Not here in Florida,” Matos told WESH2. Photo: Twitter/ Orange County...
Firefighters Help Rescue 12-Year-Old Dog Who Fell In Sewer Well
It was all-hands-on-deck in Michigan to rescue a senior dog named Bailey who fell 15-20 feet down a cement sewer basin. Allen Park Fire Department, Allen Park Water and Sewer Department, and Downriver Animal Control worked together to extract the 12-year-old dog from the well. Photo: Facebook/Allen Park Fire Department “It appears a piece of machinery may have knocked the cover off exposing the hole at some point,” posted the fire department. Bailey’s concerned owner and rescuers were relieved to hear him barking at the...
Couple Shocked When Herd Of Bison Surrounds Their Car In Yellowstone National Park
A couple was driving into Yellowstone National Park when they witnessed a “once-in-a-lifetime encounter”. Snow had just fallen and covered the pine trees along the road creating a picturesque scene, but what caught their attention was a herd of over 150 bison traveling down the road. Traffic came to a halt as the herd headed straight for their vehicle. Screenshot: YouTube/Broyles Outdoors While this is a common occurrence in the park, most visitors are not accustomed to seeing large animals surround their cars. They grabbed their...
Shih Tzu
Quick Facts Weight: 9 – 16 pounds (4.08 – 7.26 kg) Height: 10 – 11 inches (25.40 – 27.94 cm) The Look of a Shih Tzu Shih Tzu are covered in flowing long hair, including a tuft above the nose which provides its trademark “chrysanthemum” (i.e., floral) face. On a typical Shih Tzu, the rounded head has a long beard and moustache, a short muzzle and a black nose (except in reddish brown dogs which have a reddish-brown nose). Most Shih Tzu have round, dark, wide-set eyes with pendant (hanging) ears that are...
Resolution Passes!
Something miraculous happened today. Because of the support YOU have given to APA! over the last couple months, keeping TLAC as a lifesaving mecca in the heart of Austin is 50% accomplished. In fact, your voice was counted today and they received over 2,000 registrations in support. It would NOT have happened without you raising your voice and telling the council that saving our four-legged, and sometimes three-legged, family members’ lives matters to you, even while the rest of the world’s social problems seem to be more...
