Adorable Kittens Can’t Stop Watching Tom And Jerry Cartoons
People aren’t the only ones who like to watch TV. I have a friend whose cat loves watching YouTube videos of lions in the wild, while another friend’s dog likes binging episodes of Rick and Morty with me whenever I dog-sit him. My point is, even animals like to watch TV, and they all have different interests. For one pair of kittens, the classic Tom and Jerry cartoon is their guilty pleasure. Photo: flickr/momokacma The adorable pair absolutely love to watch episodes of the cartoon on the computer. It is very entertaining for them...
Deaf And Blind Dog Reunited With Her Grandpa After A Year Apart
We’ve been facing a world-wide pandemic for over a year now. Fortunately, with vaccinations happening in a lot more countries, the world is starting to open up again. That means that we’re able to see our loved ones after months of having to socially distance or maintain relationships strictly in a virtual setting. But it isn’t just humans who’ve experienced the downside of separation. Our pets have also had to adjust to not seeing certain people as frequently as they might be used to. Photo: Unsplash For some animals,...
Family Recreates Mother’s Day Surprise Video With Their Full-Grown Dog Instead Of A Puppy
Most of us probably have that one dream pet that we’d someday love to have. Personally, I’ve always wanted a German Shepherd and hope to someday be in a position where I can have one. For one woman, Lynn Younglove, she had always wanted a Bernese Mountain dog. On Mother’s Day back in 2019, she had no idea what her family had in store for her. Knowing how much she’d wanted one, they arranged to surprise her in bed with a Bernese Mountain dog puppy. Photo: YouTube/T&T Creative Media The original video was quite...
Puppies Abandoned In A Massive Rainstorm Get A Second Chance At Life
Love Furry Friends Rescue was recently summoned for a rescue mission unlike any other that they had ever dealt with. Two puppies had been dumped outside in the rain and left with nowhere to go. Once they arrived on the scene, they could see that the dogs were struggling badly. They had absolutely no protection from the elements. Thankfully, during a break in the rain, the rescuers were able to get to the puppies and they turned out to be quite friendly! Photo: YouTube/Love Furry Friends – Rescue Channel Photo: YouTube/Love Furry Friends...
Hairless Stray Puppy Makes An Incredible Transformation
A stray puppy in Bali, Indonesia caught the attention of a stranger who would change her life forever. Deta was outside when she spotted the tiny hairless puppy and immediately recognized the dog needed help. It was clear that the pup had a skin condition that wasn’t going to get better on its own, so Deta decided to do the right thing and help. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo The kind woman wasn’t expecting to rescue a dog that day, so she didn’t have the appropriate equipment to catch the dog or transport it. However, she...
Rescuers Find Puppy In A Trash Bag And Do Everything They Can To Save Her
A puppy abandoned in a trash bag and left to die was rescued by kindhearted people and given the best fighting chance to survive. Rescuers with S.O.S Pets got a notice of a dog abandoned in a pile of garbage and quickly went to investaige. When they arrived at the scene, they found the poor dog tied in a trash bag on the side of the road, laying lifelessly amongst garbage. Photo: YouTube/S.O.S Pets They immediately jumped into action to get the small dog out of the bag and see if she was ok. It wasn’t hard to see that she was extremely...
Golden Retriever Pouts In The Backseat After Not Getting A Puppuccino
A lot of people have that place they always go to and get a special something. For kids, it may be a trip to McDonald’s to get ice cream. For adults, it might be a trip to Starbucks for a coffee. For dogs, it may just be going to Starbucks with their owners and getting a puppuccino. When we go by these places, it can be extremely disappointing if they don’t have what we planned to get. As it turns out, this disappointment can also affect our pets. A golden retriever named Oliver knows the disappointment is too real after he went...
Dog Pretends He Has To Pee So He Can Go Outside And Jump In The Pool
Dogs are pretty clever and they have a way of figuring out how to get what they want. “Puppy dog eyes” isn’t an expression for no reason! While some dogs use their adorable faces to get their owners to give in to what they want, others use different tactics. For one Boston Terrier, he uses his regular potty breaks to do more than relieve his bladder. When his mom lets him outside, he takes the opportunity to jump in the pool for a swim! Photo: YouTube/Rumble Viral Photo: YouTube/Rumble Viral Article continues below Our...
Baby Starts Singing And Her Dog Joins In For A Duet
Anyone who grew up with a dog knows just how strong that bond can be. As a kid, your dog may just be your best friend! Dogs can sometimes have a mothering instinct, and act as a nurturing guardian. If you fall and scrape your knee, they’re the first one there to make sure you’re ok with a lot of licks and snuggles. Other dogs have a more playful side and could be your best playmate as a young child. Photo: flickr/Siri Tidemann-Andersen That was the case with a dog named Zara who loves her baby sister, Gia. When little Gia was...
Dog Left Behind By Her Owner Finds A New Forever Home
A small dog who was abandoned by its owner was given a second chance at life and found a new, loving forever home. The little dog was rescued after Hope For Paws got a text about a dog who was left behind by its owner. They weren’t sure what happened to the pup’s owners, but they knew one thing: She needed help. Rescuers went to the house where the dog was spotted and they were able to locate her, but actually rescuing her wasn’t going to be easy. Photo: YouTube/Hope For Paws – Official Rescue Channel The small dog,...
Terrified Shih Tzu Blossoms and Becomes Veteran Traveler with New Forever Family
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! I felt I was ready for another dog and seemed a shih tzu would fit our lifestyle best. It took me 1 1/2 years to find one in a shelter. Phoebe was rescued from a breeder at 4, she was a mama. She was terrified of the world and everything in it. Still, always phobic about some things. She had a nervous stomach, had diarrhea, weighed 9 lbs, and stunk to high heaven. DOG. PHOTO:...
5 Ways To Celebrate Take Your Dog To Work Day While Working At Home
Due to the global pandemic, people transitioned from going to work in an office to working from home. While working from home has its benefits, like working in pajamas alongside our dogs, it makes it harder to connect with co-workers. One way to break the ice and improve team spirit is with dogs. National Take Your Dog To Work Day falls on June 25th this year (the last Friday in June). The holiday was created in 1999 by Pet Sitters International (PSI) to celebrate dogs and encourage pet adoptions. PSI offered virtual ways to celebrate the...
8 Reasons Why Every Day Should Be “Take Your Dog To Work Day”
National Take Your Dog To Work Day falls on the last Friday in June, but wouldn’t it be great if Fido could accompany you to work every day? Dogs make everything better, including work. They help us relax but also improve morale. Not to mention, who isn’t inspired by their four-legged friend. Photo: Pixabay Check out eight ways dogs improve the workplace and be sure to share with your boss. 8 Reasons To Bring Your Dog To Work Reduces Stress 80% of American feel stressed at work, but there is a way to help. Multiple studies have...
Austin Pets Alive! Announces Launch of Five-Star Foster Program
Jun 25, 2021 AUSTIN, TX — Austin Pets Alive! announces the launch of the Five-Star Foster Program. APA!’s Five-Star Foster Program places dogs with specific behavior management needs into appropriate foster homes in order to reduce their stress, continue their training, and teach them what a loving home environment is. [embedded content] Five-Star Fosters provide training and socialization for their foster dogs and manage them in a safe and consistent manner with continual support from APA!’s renowned Dog Behavior Team. What...
15 Heartfelt Gift Ideas for Someone Who Lost a Pet
Losing a pet is completely unbearable, it’s like losing a family member. No matter if someone lost their pet bunny or their lifelong dog, their grief is extremely painful. It’s important to make your friend feel comforted during their time of suffering and sometimes sympathy gifts that represent their pet help them to feel better and heal faster. Pet Memorial Gifts That Give Back To Animals Sometimes the best way to memorialize a dog or cat is to give back in their honor. Luckily when you shop at The Animal Rescue Site your order...
Texas Governor Leaves Animal Lives In Jeopardy By Vetoing Safe Outdoor Dogs Act
Within a single week, at least two dogs have died from heat distress in the Houston area. According to the Houston SPCA, in both cases the dogs were left outside in high temperatures with no access to water, food or shelter. Under Senate Bill 474, the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, the owners of these dogs would have been charged with misdemeanors, potentially facing steep fines. By vetoing the act, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ensured that many more dogs may face the same fate this year. Source: Twitter/Houston SPCA As KHOU reports,...
Cat Abandoned in the Woods Finally Rescued After Weeks of Effort
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! One day in early April, my neighbor and I were riding our recumbent trikes on one of our favorite ride routes. As we approached the top of a rise on an unpopulated road through woods and farm fields several miles from home, we spotted two long-haired orange/white cats in the grass alongside the road. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY/RITAE As we approached, we could tell by their demeanor that they...
Lenny Kravitz Mourns Death Of Beloved Dog, Leroy Brown
Lenny Kravitz is heartbroken. On Monday, he shared with his friends and fans on Instagram that his beloved 11-year-old dog, Leroy Brown, had passed away. The rockstar referred to his longtime friend as a “true Bahamian Potcake,” which is a distinct breed of feral street dog in the Bahamas, according to Dogster. They are said to be intelligent and loyal dogs who form intense bonds with their humans. Leroy Brown was this and so much more. The rescued dog “circled the globe” with Kravitz and his canine sibling, Jojo, who...
Stray Dog Rescued From Canal By Kind Firefighter
Firefighters must be prepared to handle any type of situation when they are called in to lend a helping hand. It doesn’t matter if it is somebody stuck in a burning building or a duck that has fallen into a storm drain, they are there to lend a helping hand. This recently came to light when the Lebanon Fire District was given a call about a dog that seemed to be stranded. According to a post by the fire department on Facebook, the people who called them thought that the dog was stranded on a piling support at a railway trestle in a...
Rescue Dog Has Six Pounds Of Matted Fur Removed
Our hearts really go out to dogs when they are struggling. It doesn’t matter if they are at a local shelter or if we see them wandering the streets, we want to do all we can to help them. Perhaps that is why our hearts were touched by the story of Simon, a Shih Tzu that was wandering around the streets of Kansas City, Missouri. Simon is almost 11 years old and he was found in a very difficult condition. His fur was matted, but it was more than just having a problem that you would run a comb through. Photo: TikTok/kcpetproject Photo:...
