Three Dogs Cross The Road In Their Own Unique Way
Much like humans, dogs each have their own unique personalities and traits. Even dogs of the same breed are individuals and no dog two dogs are the same. This becomes evident when watching a video taken of three border collies out on a walk in the Lake District, UK. The three dogs all go to cross the road together, but they each do it in their own way. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog The first dog leaps across the entire road, effortlessly clearing the space and landing on a grassy bank on the other side. The second dog decides not to jump, but...
Disabled Cat Helps Wrap Christmas Presents
Most people who celebrate Christmas have begun gathering presents for the big day. Part of getting presents together includes wrapping them, which can turn into quite an ordeal for some people. It takes time to cut the wrapping to the right size for each gift and top it off with tape and a nice bow or ribbon. If you have cats or small children around trying to be helpers, the task becomes that much more challenging. Cats, in particular, make wrapping presents a challenge. They like to paw at the paper and pounce on the ribbons. Photo:...
Woman Steals Rescue Dog From Shelter’s Fundraising Event
Security footage captured a woman stealing a rescue puppy from a fundraising raising event in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The fundraising event was hosted at the Niche Wine Lounge on December 12th, 2021. Proceeds from the event were going to support the Pawfect Match Rescue and Rehabilitation, a non-profit that saves dogs and puppies from high-kill shelters. Ten rescue dogs, including puppies, were taken to the event to support the fundraiser and to getpeople interested in opening their homes to a rescue dog or puppy. Photo:...
You Could Be Fined Over $1,100 For Walking Your Dog In Certain Areas Of The UK
With winter weather in full swing, it can be tempting to spend all day cuddled up on the couch with a good book. Getting outside and getting fresh air can feel amazing, but it can be hard to muster up the courage to venture out. That is, unless you have a dog. Those with dogs still have to take their pets out for exercise and potty walks, regardless of what the weather brings. While heavy storms might mean shorter walks or even brief potty breaks in the yard, lighter winter weather can be the perfect time to stretch your legs and take your...
Hero Police Dog Uses Her Nose To Help Find Missing Girl
K-9 Izzy is a bloodhound who works for the Connecticut State Police. Now, this brave girl is being lauded for using her nose to find a missing 10-year-old girl. When a 10-year-old girl disappeared in Connecticut, K-9 Izzy and her handler were called in to help. Photo: Facebook/Connecticut State Police – Troop L Litchfield Although only 3 years old, Izzy has already proven her skill at finding missing people and/or suspects. In 2020, officers celebrated the determined pup for successfully tracking 48 people in that year alone. In one...
Polydactyl Kitten Rescued After Being Thrown Out of a Moving Car
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. Submissions were accepted through December 5th. Voting will run from December 6th through December 31st. Three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the stories here! Louie was a throw-away kitten. He and his two sisters were thrown out of a moving car into a blackberry patch. Fortunately, this act was seen by a hospital employee taking a break outside. He called a vet who also worked with the animal...
Cat Hits the Road As Co-Pilot to Her Trucker Mom
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. Submissions were accepted through December 5th. Voting will run from December 6th through December 31st. Three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the stories here! I found Tiny on June 9, 2017. She was starving, filthy, and covered in fleas. I thought she was probably at most 6 months old because she was so small. I picked her up, and my life has never been the same. PHOTO: BRIGITTE LEWIS After...
Two Unrelated Ginger Cats Get Adopted Together, Become Best Feline Friends
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. Submissions were accepted through December 5th. Voting will run from December 6th through December 31st. Three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the stories here! It was May 2014 and our family was poorer for having lost 18-year-old Howard just a month earlier and 16-year-old Kipling the previous year. It was far too soon to adopt another cat. However, my friend Susan was volunteering for a shelter...
Stray Baby Slept In Alleyway On Dirty Mat When Mama Rejected His Infection
In a poverty-stricken town, stray animals already cause enough trouble for the residents. It is common to see them everywhere. People are so poor they cannot afford food, but they still try to help these innocent animals. One stray puppy was in distress. The people called for help and provided him with medical attention. Source: Animal Aid Unlimited Animal Aid arrived to find a puppy lying in an alleyway. His face was swollen and caked with blood. What had happened to this poor pooch? Amazingly, despite the pain, the puppy wagged his...
Watching Their Manners: How to Get Your Dog to Stop Begging
Does this scene sound familiar? You sit down at the table to eat and suddenly you sense that you’re being watched. You look down and your dog is right there, staring at you with those puppy dog eyes they know are so hard for you to resist. You do your best to ignore them, but when the whining and barking begin, you relent and give them what they’re looking for: a little snack from the table. If this is a regular occurrence in your home, you’ll be happy to know that you’re not alone – many pet parents struggle...
Canine Breeders Deny Puppies The Playtime They Need For Proper Development
The importance of outdoor play time for dogs cannot be overstated, but it’s sadly ignored by a large amount of breeders in the United States. Dogs need exercise every day, during their formative years and beyond, if they are to grow and thrive. It’s physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy for them, Pet Place maintains, and can involve as little as 15 minutes of strenuous activity a day. There are different developmental stages of a puppy’s life that can make the difference between a happy, healthy and well-socialized...
$10,000 Reward Being Offered To Find Monster Who Set Dog On Fire In Georgia
DeKalb County Police Department received a distressing call on December 5 about a Labradoodle engulfed in flames and running down the road. Witnesses put out the fire and the dog was rushed to a veterinary clinic in critical condition. He survived and was named Will for his strong will to live. He has undergone multiple debridement procedures and still has a long road of recovery ahead, but he is expected to survive. 12-14-21 Will update. Will had a tough day today so he got some extra love to help him through. Unfortunately, it’s...
Dietary sugars, microbial acids and dental/gut disease – a deeper dive.
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You Want to Help Keep People and Pets Together. But How to Get Started?
People kept approaching Corena Huffman about giving up their pets. They couldn’t afford to feed them. They weren’t able to get them to the vet. People thought turning over the cats and dogs they loved to the Highland County Humane Society—the nonprofit, foster-based organization in rural Virginia, for which Corena volunteers as executive director (the organization has no paid staff)—was their only choice, if the pets were to stay healthy and well. Corena thought there might be a better way: giving out pet food,...
Does your animal shelter have a behavior program? Tell us!
You may remember us mentioning we have a few surveys coming your way this winter. Here’s a NEW one about shelter behavior practices. Supporting and making outcome decisions for dogs with behavioral concerns is a challenge for many shelters, so we’re looking to do an assessment of current shelter behavior practices. This survey primarily focuses on dogs, because you’ve told us that you struggle more with dog than cat behavior. If you’re a government or private animal shelter with a physical building, please...
Beloved Marathon Cheer Dog, Spencer, Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer
Spencer is a 12-year-old therapy dog with the most adorable hobby. The senior golden retriever loves cheering on runners at the Boston Marathon, which Spencer attends every year, rain or shine. In October 2021, Spencer even attended the race right after recovering from cancer surgery. Photo: YouTube/CBS Boston But while Spencer looked like his old self greeting runners from his usual spot between miles 2 and 3, it appears the dog’s cheerleading days are sadly numbered. According to Spencer’s owner, Rich Powers, the dog’s...
Blind Senior Dog Dumped at Shelter Finds Happiness in His Golden Years
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. Submissions were accepted through December 5th. Voting will run from December 6th through December 31st. Three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the stories here! When I was volunteering at Friends of Linden, 10-year-old Prince was dumped by his “owners.” He was a little white poodle, terribly matted, and blind from cataracts. The people who dumped him actually told the shelter they...
Kentucky Woman Searching For Missing Cat After Tornadoes Rip Through Town
When tornados flattened the town of Mayfield, Kentucky, Joyce Guthrie was lucky to escape with her life. But Joyce’s two cats, Po and Zeus, weren’t as fortunate. When the Kentucky woman returned home, she found her house had been destroyed. Even worse, her beloved pets were missing. “I’ve had them four years and they’re very precious to me,” Joyce told WSIL News 3, a local news station. Photo: YouTube/WSIL News 3 Thankfully–after 3 days of searching–Joyce finally found her orange tabby, Po,...
Service Dog Gives Army Veteran Suffering From PTSD & Depression A Will To Live
After serving in the military for a long period of time, many servicemen have a hard time adjusting back to civilian life. Becca Stephens was no exception. She served in the U.S. Army for four years, including a stressful tour in Iraq. When it was time to finally come home, she struggled with PTSD and depression. Photo: YouTube/Good Morning America She began seeing a doctor because she was having nightmares and she noticed a lot of things that had changed within her. That’s when the doctor diagnosed her with PTSD. Her crippling emotions...
Colorado Dog Missing For Two Weeks Found Alive On Cliff
One of the greatest fears of any pet owner is to have their pet go missing. But this story has a happy ending thanks to brave rescuers and a microchip. A Colorado family searched every day for their beloved dog who went missing two weeks ago. They refused to give up hope and were overjoyed when they received a call from the Humane Society of The Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) saying they had found Jessie Lee. Posted by Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region on Monday, December 13, 2021 The adorable pup had survived on her own in the...
