Farm Dog Shows Her Lightning-Fast Trench Digging Skills In Viral Video
Dogs are beloved for their obvious qualities — loyalty, affection, and their naturally upbeat dispositions. On the farm, their skills make them even more important, as herders, guards, and hard workers. Sissy the farm dog, a viral TikTok star described as a “working dog living life one quirk at a time” shows lightning-fast reflexes, problem-solving, and perfect trench digging skills, making her quite a well-rounded farmhand! As a Blue Heeler (or Australian Cattle Dog if you’re fancy), Sissy exemplifies the whip-smart,...
New Report Claims That Covid-19 Pandemic Pet Adoptions Make People Feel Happier
The Covid 19 pandemic has changed our lives in more ways than most of us realize. Perhaps one of the most difficult parts of the pandemic has been isolation. In order to overcome isolation as safely as possible, many people have turned to adopting a pet, either temporarily or permanently. Rover.com recently spoke with 1000 pet owners in an online poll. More specifically, they were looking for people who brought a new pet into their home since the pandemic started last March. Photo: Unsplash 66% of those who took part in the poll already had a...
10-Year-Old Boy Reunited With Dog Who Went Missing For Two Months
There is no worse feeling than losing your pet. I am thankful that I’ve never had to go through the trauma of having my dog run away. But for those who have, it’s a very distressing experience – particularly the longer the missing period drags on. Tyler is a 10-year-old boy that received quite a fright when his beloved dog, Bruiser, took off in pursuit of a rabbit. Photo: Piqsels The poor boy was left distraught, and after two months had gone by and there was no sign of Bruiser anywhere, Tyler began to lose hope that he...
Couple Sets Up Camera To Catch Porch Pirate And Discovers Its The Neighbor’s Dog
We all despise porch piracy. Unfortunately, it seems to be a rather frequent occurrence in our society. We’ve seen videos of people trying to come up with all kinds of traps and diversions to keep people from stealing delivered items off their porch. There have also been plenty of people who’ve uploaded videos of these brazen porch pirates thanks to their home surveillance systems – one of those often being doorbells with video. For one family, they were about to make a very interesting discovery about a recent theft. As it...
Dog Saves Her Human’s Life By Finding Help After Seizure
One Otowa family’s pup is eating like royalty this week after her heroism saved a life. “[My wife] Diane comes home with a couple of big steaks and I thought ‘Wow, this is great, I’m getting a big steak!’ and she said, ‘No, it’s for Clover for doing such a great job,’” Randall Moore told CTV News. Clover, a one-and-a-half-year-old Maremma mix, had stepped in when Haley Moore, the family’s daughter, suffered a seizure that left her collapsed on the ground during a walk. Thanks to...
“Pandemic Puppies” Are Being Returned To Shelters Nationwide
The Covid-19 pandemic was devastating in many ways. As the world starts rebuilding and preparing for the future of a “post-Covid” world, much of that devastation will continue to have a lasting impact. As the pandemic began, a bright spot for those working in animal rescue was the sharp increase in demand for shelter dogs and other pets. However, as those who work in the field know, many who choose to adopt, especially first-time owners, can face a huge number of challenges. In many ways, the phenomenon of “pandemic...
Artist Creates Adorable Tiny Hats For Pets
A Lativia-based yarn artist named Viktorija creates adorable tiny hats for tiny pets. She uses colorful yarn to knit the hats that fit little creatures like snakes, guinea pigs, rats, hedgehogs, hamsters, and owls! Viktorija knits and sells her tiny hats on Etsy where she has a store, VikiPerfectGift. Each hat is modeled by an adorable little animal. Some of her models are real, adorable animals and others are stuffed animals she uses in their place. Check out some of the adorable hats below: 1. Guinea Pig These tiny guinea pig hats are so...
Nursing Home Hires A Golden Retriever Puppy To ‘Bring Happiness’ To The Residents
A nursing home just hired an adorable golden retriever puppy named Gracie. Her job is to bring happiness and joy to the senior residents. The 3-month-old pup was “hired” in March by the Good Samaritan Society – Scotland, a nursing home based in Scotland, South Dakota. According to a post shared by the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, Gracie’s role in the facility is to bring “happiness and joy to residents and staff.” Photo: Facebook/The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society So far, it...
Lucky & Kittery: We’re Not Counting Days, We’re Making Days Count
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! Pal Robin Desmet, former Valley Patriot “Kitty’s Corner” columnist and respected MSPCA volunteer, goaded me into meeting the shelter’s senior cats just in case one took my fancy. They all did but most were spoken for. But one buff beauty caught my eye and heart when he strutted his spry stuff in my presence. Lucky had been in this very room as a kitten, spent 14...
Labrador Found Tied To Tree In Hurricane Is Now A Narcotics Detection Dog For Maryland Police
Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana in August 2020 and people either evacuated or took shelter. But one family left their dog, a Labrador retriever named Bolton, tied to a tree to fend for himself. Thankfully, a kind neighbor spotted the dog and took him inside until the storm passed. The young pup was then brought to a local shelter where TRU Rescue, a Maryland dog rescue, heard about him. They transported the sweet boy to Maryland and placed him with a loving foster, Amanda, who also happens to be the daughter of a Harford County...
Black Bear Spotted Relaxing In Jacuzzi At Tennessee Vacation Rental
It is officially spring, which means black bears have emerged from their dens in Tennessee. Roughly 1,500 black bears call the Great Smokey Mountains National Park home and are often seen by visitors. Todd Trebony and his wife rented a cabin in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to breathe in the fresh mountain air and unwind in the peace and quiet. But then an uninvited guest arrived. Screenshot: Facebook/Animalkind Stories One morning as the sun began to rise, Trebony looked out onto the back porch and spotted a black bear. He quickly grabbed his phone...
The Truth About Heartworm Disease, And Why Prevention Is Always The Safest Treatment
For many dog owners, warmer months can bring both relief and fear. It’s nice to be able to let pets play outdoors without risk of getting too cold, but rising temperatures can also accelerate the transmission of an ugly and insidious parasite. Canine heartworm disease is a dangerous and life-threatening illness transmitted by mosquitos to pets all across the United States. And by the time summer arrives, it may already be spreading from southern states northward. Source: PexelsRisk of heartworm disease increases in warmer months....
The Future of Transport – A Note From Dr. J
Mar 25, 2021 As we start to see the light of normalcy return with the release of COVID vaccines, we have a little break from what has felt like back-to-back emergencies to share our plans for the future at Austin Pets Alive!. Our board of directors and executive staff have been working hard on creating and starting to implement our 2021-2023 strategic plan. This plan brings our mission sharply into focus. If you need a refresher, our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of...
Endangered Black Rhino Baby Makes Public Debut At Zoo Miami Alongside His Mother
Zoo Miami just announced some “exciting baby news” on Facebook and included adorable photos of baby and mama. A 21-year-old endangered black rhinoceros named Circe gave birth to a healthy male calf on February 24th at Zoo Miami. However, no one has seen the baby – until now. Photo: Facebook/Zoo MiamiCredit: Ron Magill The mama and baby have spent the past month out of the public eye to bond and grow. “Mother and calf have remained off exhibit since the birth where they have been kept sheltered from external stresses...
Golden Retriever Puppy Spends Her Days Cuddling With Nursing Home Residents
Dogs have a way of making us smile and comforting us when we need it most. Residents at a nursing home in Scotland, South Dakota are finding peace and joy in their new “pet” named Gracie. The 3-month-old golden retriever puppy is the newest team member at the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. She started coming to work with Pam Stewart, the social services manager, and quickly filled the role of therapy dog to residents and staff. Photo: Facebook/The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Gracie has been welcomed...
Good Flights To Southern U.S. Are Protecting Pets from Heartworm Disease And Saving Lives
Canine Heartworm disease is a dangerous and life-threatening illness transmitted by mosquitos to pets in every state within the United States. According to the FDA, Adult heartworms live in the heart, lungs, and associated blood vessels of infected pets. Untreated, heartworm can lead to lung disease, heart failure, or irreparable damage to other internal organs, and ultimately death. The FDA breaks heartworm disease into four classes: Class 1: No symptoms or mild symptoms such as an occasional cough Class 2: Mild to moderate symptoms such as...
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Are you currently subscribed to the Maddie’s Fund mailing list? If so, we want to make sure our emails are still valuable to you. In the spirit of spring cleaning, we’ve revamped our mailing list form and kindly ask that you take two minutes to update your preferences ASAP. If you’re not currently subscribed and would like to be, you can easily do so on the same page! Please note that we’ve now organized preferences by topic. Our...
Excited Greyhound Jumps Into The Air When Dad Gets Home
Dogs are very happy beings. Nothing ever seems to get them down. But they always seem to be their happiest when they are with their favorite people. Every dog owner knows just how excitable our pups can get when they see us. It doesn’t matter if we’ve been gone five hours, five days, or five minutes, our dogs will always be overjoyed to see us. Of course, there is only one thing that can make our dogs most excited to see us, and that is when they think that we are taking them for a walk. Photo: Wikimedia Commons When our dogs...
Adorable Sheep Dog Tears Apart Cardboard Box In Viral Video
Dogs are such joyful creatures. It is rare to see them have a bad day. They are also very playful, and they really enjoy themselves when it comes to playtime. But the most sincere thing about them is their ability to find entertainment in the silliest of items, like a cardboard box. Unlike cats, who like to sit inside random cardboard boxes, dogs tend to enjoy tearing them to shreds. Photo: flickr/Taro the Shiba Inu Dylan, an Old English Sheepdog, seems to have a favorite pastime of ripping up boxes. In fact, after he has torn up the box, he...
Golden Retriever Refuses To Get Out Of The Pool
For most people, pool season is whenever the weather gets warm and sunny. You can’t really go into the pool in the dead of winter, it would just be too cold. Of course, if you live somewhere with a tropical climate, pool season can be a year-round enjoyment. And for one dog living in South Florida, he seems to understand this concept quite well. Photo: PIXNIO/Marko Milivojevic As a video captured by his owner shows, this dog refuses to get out of the water, and it is quite hilarious. Someone get this little mer-dog a margarita quick...
