Pit Bull Steps In As A Foster Dad To Help His Owner Raise Rescue Puppies
Who doesn’t love puppies? They are such adorable little animals who just radiate pure love and joy. People love puppies, but apparently, other dogs love puppies as well. For one pit bull, it was a total joy to help foster a small litter of newborn puppies. The 65-pound Thunder was first exposed to the role of being a foster parent after his owner took in a pair of puppies. Thunder took to it quite naturally, and he seemed to even enjoy caring for the newborns. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo The gentle pooch even got up with his owner in the...
Kind Woman Helps Paralyzed Kitten Learn To Walk Again
A lot of people might be intimidated to take on the challenge of caring for a disabled or special needs animal – but not Jessica Ruf. She is more than happy to foster animals with special needs. It’s her calling. That is why she didn’t hesitate to take in a paralyzed kitten after a veterinary friend of hers asked if she could foster him. The little kitten’s cause for the paralysis was a mystery, but the vet had a suspicion that it may have been caused by a viral infection because the x-rays came back showing that...
Owner Makes Her Cats Their Own Tiny Living Room Complete With A Cat-Sized Couch
When it comes to our cats, we only want the best. That usually means that we go above and beyond to make them as comfy as possible within our homes. After finding herself with a little extra time during the current COVID-19 pandemic, one cat owner decided it was the perfect time to do something fun for her sweet little fur babies. Tatiana Givenchy decided that the pandemic was a great time to do some DIY work in order to create a kitty couch and living area for her two cats, Leeta and Lyla. She shared photos of the creation on her Instagram....
Stray Kitten Follows The Family’s Dog Home During Their Walk
It is often said by cat owners that they didn’t pick their cats, their cats picked them. If you’ve ever been lucky enough to have a cat, you know this to be true. Cats will often pick who gets to be their family, and one adorable little kitten decided that he wanted to be adopted by the Nienaber family. Jon Nienaber, and his wife Leslie, would often walk their dog for walks through their Cleveland neighborhood. The part of Cleveland where they lived is known to have a lot of stray or feral cats. It wasn’t an uncommon sight...
Grumpy Instagram Dog Is Chewbacca’s Doppelganger
When we think of grumpy animals, the first animals that come to mind are cats. Who could forget the original “Grumpy Cat” (RIP) who became quite famous for his permanent scowl? But the newest animal who is becoming quite popular for having a very annoying expression is actually a grumpy dog. The 2-year-old Brussels griffon is named Bouche Lee, and besides becoming well-known for his grumpy look, he is also gaining attention for his resemblance to Chewbacca – but if Chewbacca were giving you the stink eye. The pup has his own...
Baby Stoats Meet For The First Time And Become Best Friends
You’ve probably heard of such animals as badgers, otters, ferrets, martens, minks, and wolverines, but have you ever heard of a stoat? Well, apparently these little animals are a short-tailed weasel-like animal who belongs to the mustelids family of carnivorous varmints – including the other animals listed above. They usually don’t grow very big, but when they’re babies, they are quite small and adorable! Photo: Wikimedia Commons There was one little baby stoat that stole hearts in a video. The little ermine had been...
Returning more animals home: has your animal shelter joined Petco Love Lost yet?
In case you missed it, Petco Love (formerly Petco) has been busy making changes to help keep more people and pets together! In fact, they just launched Petco Love Lost (formerly Finding Rover), a national resource to help easily reunite lost pets using their patented facial recognition technology. Pet companies, animal welfare organizations, and veterinarians have partnered with them to make Petco Love Lost the central, go-to place to send lost pets home. In case that isn’t enough to convince you to join this free service (and upload...
Feisty Cat Refuses To Allow Mail Carrier To Deliver Mail
Cats have a way of making us smile, even when they are misbehaving. A feisty feline in Wisconsin is going viral for refusing to allow the mail carrier to deliver the mail. The carrier was captured on video approaching the home with mail in hand and and about to enter it into the mail slot when a cat’s paw swipes at her. Screenshot: YouTube/ViralHog And so the battle begins… The face of the cat is briefly seen through the mail slot as it bats at the mail. The tenacious feline continues to guard the mail slot, while the persistent...
Memory Care Facility And Farm Utilizes Familiar Environments To Support Retired Ranchers With Dementia
It’s been said many times before that those suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia need to be cared for in a stable, familiar environment. However, this isn’t just a safety concern. As Alzheimer’s impacts memory and judgement, many patients fall back on deep-rooted memories and past knowledge. By being in an environment that reminds these patients of a constant in their life – like their careers – there are more aspects in their daily lives that can ground them. Mandy Becker, co-founder of The Lighthouse...
Meet Goma, The “Mickey Mouse” Dog With Giant Fluffy Ears
Meet Goma, the real-life cartoon dog! This seven-year-old Maltese/Papillon mix has been blessed by both breeds, giving her perfectly shaped Mickey Mouse ears. She lives in Tokyo and shares her adventures on Instagram with her 110,000 followers. Let’s take a look! 1. Photo: Instagram/marupgoma_c Goma is always ready for adventure and loves a bike ride! 2. Photo: Instagram/marupgoma_c She’ll even happily travel in her owner’s backpack! Article continues below Our Featured Programs See how we’re making a difference for...
Rescued German Shepherd Becomes Mason Police Department’s First K-9 Officer
The city of Mason, Michigan, has just welcomed their first K-9 officer and she is a rescue dog! Tamarack was one of eighty German shepherds rescued from deplorable conditions in a hoarding situation and leery of humans. Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter (ICACS) took in some of the dogs and brought in a former K-9 handler to help gain their trust. Photo: Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter As the dogs started to relax and show their true personalities, it became clear that two-year-old Tamarack would make a great police dog....
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s birthday, supporting survivors of domestic violence, new e-book and more!
Happy Monday! Today is extra special for us as it’s Maddie’s birthday! Although she is no longer with us, we continue to celebrate and give thanks to the little dog who started a revolution. If you haven’t read her story or watched her home video, it’s sure to bring a smile to your face. Please tell us your favorite #ThanksToMaddie story on social or Maddie’s® Pet Forum! As usual, below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. How animal shelters can...
Cat In Japan Walks In The Rain With A Tiny Cat-Sized Umbrella
It’s common knowledge that cats hate water, including rain. While most cats would rather curl up and sleep inside on a rainy day, one cat in Japan enjoys taking walks in any weather, thanks to his cat-sized umbrella. Miru-Chan loves his walks outside, but he loves them most when his owner does the walking. The little feline gets carried around, sometimes with an umbrella in tow to protect him from the rain! What a prince. To make him even more comfortable, the little cat gets to rest comfortably in the fabric pouch of his owner’s...
Dog Cries Every Time The Baby Cries
Welcoming a new baby to the family can be a time of joy, but it also comes with a lot of added stress. Every time the baby cries, the parents (or, at least the mom) perks up and does everything possible to calm the baby. While we usually think of parents and other humans as being the responsive ones, pets can also pick up on the crying wails of a little one and can get quite concerned. Some dogs will even go as far as to cry along with the little baby, seemingly in sympathy. Photo: Unsplash One dog went to show just that when his new baby...
Dogs Use Their Own Doorbell To Get In The House
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, more people have been staying home and even working from home. As a result, dog adoptions have skyrocketed and people are finding more time on their hands to spend with their pets and teach them new tricks. If you’re a dog owner, you’re all too familiar with the frequent potty breaks that animals need. Several times a day, they need to be let outside to do their business and we have to wait at the door to let them back in when they’re done sniffing around. During COVID times, having...
Meet Chipper, The Earth-Friendly Dog That Loves To Recycle
More and more people are becoming aware of the dangers associated with ignoring the planet. We see the damage that has occurred in recent years and some that have been building up for decades or perhaps even centuries. It seems that it isn’t only humans who are aware of the problem, we also have Chipper, an eight-year-old rescue dog. Like his owner, Katie Pollak, Chipper does his part in helping the environment. When he sees any trash laying around near his home in Arizona, he stops to pick it up. In fact, you might say that he loves to...
Orphaned Turtle Joins A Family Of Rescue Dogs
Love is something that all of us need, but it is also something that can throw us a curveball from time to time. Perhaps we have seen this in our own lives as we develop friendships and close bonds that seem to surpass human understanding. This isn’t only something that is experienced by humans, even animals can experience such an unusual relationship. We might even consider some animals to be “strange bedfellows,” but once it is put in motion, it seems to take on a life all of its own. The Rocky Ridge Refuge in Arkansas...
Cat Has His Own Mini-Bedroom With A TV For Watching YouTube Bird Videos
If you have a cat in your life, you likely do what can to make them comfortable. Some people even go out of their way to ensure that their cat has the best life they could possibly have. It seems as if that is what @CinnamonBear9, a Twitter user, has recently done. They made a miniature bedroom for their cat that has everything it could possibly want. There is a bed, front lounge, some toys and yarn for playing, and even a TV on the wall so she can watch YouTube videos of birds. Photo: Twitter/@CinnamonBear9 Photo: Twitter/@CinnamonBear9...
Hero Dog Saves His Friend From Drowning In The Pool
There is nothing that a dog won’t do for someone they care about. It is this unwavering love and loyalty that often drives them to heroic acts. Dogs have been known time and time again to put themselves in danger in order to rescue the life of either their owners or their fellow animals, and it is always heartwarming when these amazing moments are caught on camera for everyone to see. It’s an inspiring reminder that we should all try to be more selfless like dogs. There is one video that is truly touching to watch. A surveillance...
Dog Reunited With Family After Being Stolen During An Attack
Our pets are a part of our family and there isn’t anything that we wouldn’t do for them same as any human member of our household. That is precisely why one man ran several miles in order to reunite with the beloved family dog, Minnie. The adorable little dachshund experienced quite the ordeal following a horrific dog-napping but is thankfully back home with the family who loves her so much. Minnie had been out on a walk with her owner, 50-year-old Joanna Fox, when the incident occurred. Photo: Pixabay The two were enjoying a...
