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...
Casper The Dog Goes Viral For ‘Talking’ To His Fans
Who doesn’t love videos of dogs? Dogs are such happy animals that watching videos of them is sure to lift your spirits immediately. When their owners get involved in the video fun it can quickly escalate the entertainment. One dog and owner duo have become viral for their lip sync videos – and we can’t get enough! Casper is the dog behind the videos which he creates with the help of his owner, Ryan. Ryan first began filming videos of the dog moving his mouth. This quickly escalated to Ryan enhancing the videos with human...
Three-Legged Dog Walks Upright Like A Human
Dogs are incredibly adaptive. They will adjust to almost any situation, including any health issues that they may have. When a dog has to undergo an amputation or some other major change to their body, they always manage to find a way to get past the challenges. But what is most inspiring is how they always manage to do it with sunny optimism. There is one dog living in Ouray, Colorado who has really adjusted to life despite all the trauma he has experienced. Dexter is a very happy, very confident pooch who has been living life on three legs....
Puppies Rescued From Threatening Coyotes After Living In An Orchard
A mama dogs and her puppies were residing in an orchard and few people knew they were out there. The puppies were just weeks out, but the orchard was constantly threatened with coyotes. As A Safefurr Place Animal Rescue shared, the orchard was “rampant with coyotes,” so it’s a good thing somebody noticed the tiny pups and called for help! Once Sharon and Jeff Bradley spotted the dogs, they got in touch with Danny Spanks with A Safefurr Place Dog Rescue in Bakersfield, California almost immediately. Photo: Unsplash When Danny...
Stray Dog Covered In Hundreds Of Ticks Get A Second Chance At Life
When Korengo was first seen roaming the streets of Phuket, Thailand, no one knew what to make of the poor pup, who was absolutely covered in ticks. Those who caught a glimpse of him during this time said it was one of the worst infestations that they had ever seen. Luckily for him, the good folks at Soi Dog Foundation were willing to intervene on his behalf. Poor Korengo was just four years old at the time but he was in dire condition. We shudder to think of how this story might have ended if the rescuers had not found him in time. The ticks...
Adorable Dog Attempts To Do Yoga Between Two Couches
The pandemic has caused many of us to neglect our exercise routines. When you never seem to have anywhere to go, it can be hard to summon the effort needed to stay in shape. This is a struggle that we know all too well, as many of us struggle to shed “the COVID 19” pounds before summer. Bruiser the dog is going through it right now and our heart goes out to him. Now that summer is rolling around, we would all like to get back to being in the best shape of our lives. Bruiser is no different in this regard, despite being a dog, but...
Dog With Only Two Legs Teaches Students About Acceptance
Dogs are such resilient creatures. Even when they’re down, they’re never down long. They’ve got an impenetrable optimism that is infectious, and one such pup is doing wonders for young students by helping them to grow in their acceptance and kindness. This sweet dog, a miniature Australian shepherd named Tobi, is quite the example of resilience. The five-year-old dog has only two legs. His owner, Paige Bradford, works as a special education teacher in Alexandria, Virginia. Photo: Pexels According to ABC 7, she will often...
Toddler Convinces Mom To Let Her Adopt A Deaf Puppy
Moz is one lucky pup. The small and deaf pup first came into Thom Hawk’s care as a little foster puppy. He was skinny, didn’t have any hair, and was generally a “weird-looking stray,” as Hawk recalled. Regardless of his appearance, Hawk, as well as his three foster dogs, welcomed Moz into the mix and began to care for him. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo This meant that Moz soon began to accompany Hawk and the other dogs on their walks around the neighborhood. During these excursions, the group would often pass by a home that...
50 Dogs Rescued From Abandoned Slaughterhouse By Korean Animal Rescue Organizations
A dog meat farm in Yongin city was recently shut down by authorities. However, the farm was then abandoned, along with the 50 dogs that remained in cages. The pups were scheduled to be euthanized due to their sickly state, but thankfully Korean animal protection groups stepped in and rescued all 50 dogs. Photo: Facebook/Humane Society International Authorities were quick to shut down the dog farm once it was apparent that it was operating in breach of the national Animal Protection Act, which is a Korean legislation created to protect the...
Spoiled Chihuahua Mix Will Only Eat If He Is Hand-Fed
Chihuahuas are known for their larger than life personalities and close bonds with humans. They also are said to “rule the roost” and can become demanding. Rigby is no exception. The nine-year-old Chihuahua mix is going viral for refusing to eat unless he is hand-fed. Mealtime for dogs usually involves a bowl and dog food, but Rigby requires a bit more from his humans. Some dogs devour their food so fast that they need puzzle bowls to slow them down, but not this little guy. Screenshot: YouTube/ Rumble Viral Rigby prefers his...
The FDA Is Struggling To Enact Long Proposed Pet Food Standard Improvements
Do you ever have second thoughts when feeding your pet? Pet food contamination has long been a source of worry for pet owners and health officials. Reports of salmonella contamination are frequent, and threaten not only animals eating the food but also the owners handling it. Nutritional deficiencies and toxins have been found in pet foods as well — including melamine, which has led to multiple pet deaths. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the manufacture of cat food, dog food, and dog treats or snacks you have in...
Dog Thrown From Motel Balcony Adopted By Disabled Marine Veteran
A German shepherd survived being thrown from a second-floor motel balcony in Daytona Beach, Florida, and finally got the happy ending she deserves. Officers arrived at the Motel 6 after a woman threatened to jump, but when help appeared she emerged from her hotel room with her dog. She shocked rescuers when she picked up the dog and threw her off the balcony. Allison Murphy was arrested and the dog was taken in by Volusia County Animal Services. Photo: Facebook/Volusia County Animal Services The one-year-old pup landed on her feet and only...
