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We all have heard that exercise is good for us. We intellectually agree, even if we do not prioritize exercise for ourselves. The benefits to humans have been proven by many studies. What about your dog? Does she need to exercise? We know that dogs are not small humans. They cannot take the exact same medications we can and they cannot eat some of the foods that we can. Obesity is a common problem and we try to apply what … Read more
Dogs are intelligent creatures. They can be trained to do almost anything. We’ve seen dogs who can ride a bike, a scooter, and even drive a car (well…sort of!). There’s just so many things a dog can do when they are properly trained. The dog in the video below knows how to ride a kid’s trike! And this fella really knows how to pedal! In the video, you’ll see him pedaling towards a car. Check it out! LOL! What a cutie! I … Read more
Laila is a Pit Bull whose mom was deployed to the Middle East. Her mom, Petty Officer Second Class Baez, is in the navy and she’s going to be in the Middle East for a year. Baez made foster plans for Laila, but all of them fell through at the last minute. Concerned about what was going to happen to Laila, Baez contacted PACT For Animals and asked for help. PACT, which stands for People + Animals = Companions Together, … Read more
Are you a morning person? Some of us (including me!) have difficulties getting out of bed early in the morning. There are just those days when you feel like crawling back to bed, staying under the sheets and sleeping all day. And it’s not just humans who have those lazy days–dogs have them too! The dog in the video below just wants to stay in bed with his favorite human. He wouldn’t allow anyone to wake his human up. Watch the … Read more
There is nothing better than seeing our pets grow from fluffy little babies to beautiful, majestic animals. Especially with mixed-breeds, it’s so fun to see how their features grow on them–some look completely different from baby to adulthood! Our pets grow so fast, these pictures are a reminder to savor every age and every moment. But every so often, it’s so fun to look back at those puppy and kitten faces, gazing in all their wide-eyed wonder! We’d love to see some before-and-after … Read more
Dogs like gross stuff. They sometimes eat poop or roll in dead things. We all know it and deal with it. We understand that it is a part of “dog-dom”. Vets everywhere have removed socks and underwear from dogs’ stomach and intestines. Dogs live in a world of heightened olfaction and there are “scent messages” everywhere. They have the ability to perceive odors diluted several times more than we can and it is thought that although they share some similar … Read more
One of the happiest moments of a dog owner’s day is when they come home to a happy dog. We love how they welcome us joyfully with wagging tails! It just shows how much they miss us. The dog in the video below hasn’t seen his beloved human for 7 months. Then one day, he catches a scent on his nose! He starts sniffing the whole house; he knows someone familiar was there! He goes up to the bedroom, and … Read more
When we’re sad, when we’re lonely, and when we’re sick, we all need comfort from our loved ones. We want to know that someone is there caring for us and loving us. And it’s comforting to have someone by our side and someone to hug our troubles away. That’s one reason why we love our dogs so much. They are always there to comfort us and make us smile. And just like humans, other animals need comfort too, especially the … Read more
Baron the German Shepherd knows how to earn his keep. He knows he’s got a good thing going and is going to do anything in his power to make sure he gets the award for Best Dog. And we are pretty sure he has left the competition in the dust. Not only does Baron helps do dishes, but also the laundry, dusting, mopping, and the vacuuming! Check him out in this video: He also makes his owner coffee: Oh, and … Read more
Wouldn’t it be great if our dogs could help us out around the house? It would be amazing if they could do some of our chores! Well this guy is so lucky to have the most helpful dog in the world! Greg Baskwell has an awesome dog who helps him around the house! His name is Finley, and not only is he helpful, he’s also super adorable! A photo posted by Greg Baskwell (@gregbaskwell) on Apr 2, 2016 at 11:15am … Read more
We are all guilty of stereotyping people by the car they drive. We often see our cars as a reflection of who we are, but did you know your car may also be a reflection of your pets? According to a report by automotive shopping site BestRide.com and national radio show Car Talk, dog and cat ownership influences automotive brand choice, while multi-pet ownership–as well as affinity for certain breeds–can indicate a much higher preference. Survey The report stems from a poll conducted by … Read more
It’s been a hard road the last seven months for Rina and her owner Judy Fridono, who is also the dog mom to the famous SURFice dog Ricochet. Rina has been plagued with three different illnesses within that time frame – first cancer, then laryngeal paralysis and then vestibular syndrome. Her health was getting worse and she was getting weaker. As her 13th birthday approached, Fridono had a decision to make. She could be sad and depressed or she could … Read more
“Humping” or mounting behavior in a pet dog is embarrassing to us humans because we do not typically communicate in this way in public. Can you imagine the looks we would get if we gave any type of sexually associated movements to others in public? But to animals, this is just another way to communicate and we have to try to understand them on their terms. They do their best to understand our strange human ways. Mounting is merely a … Read more
Dogs are man’s best friend, but dogs can be best friends to other dogs as well. And dogs are ever faithful and loyal to their best friends. The stray dog in the photos below showed his loyalty and faithfulness to his injured friend by bringing him some while waiting for rescuers to arrive. The SPCA in South Africa were alerted about two dogs who are staying near the railways after being hit by a train. When Inspector Lucas Moloi went … Read more
We love heartwarming reunions! And this video we have for you is one of the most heartwarming and happiest reunions we’ve ever seen! Mary Jane is a Pit Bull mix who was stolen from her family. She was later found roaming the streets and was taken to the shelter. That’s when she wound up at the Collier County Domestic Animal Services Department (CDAS) in Naples, Florida. The people at CDAS gave her the name “Chloe.” According to CDAS Facebook page, … Read more
Okay, so sometimes we do things with our dogs that aren’t the most conventional. But that’s because we love them oh-so-much, right? For us, dogs are family…and as anyone knows, families do some funny things together. Have you done any–or all–of these things with your dog?? Chances are, you’re going to say “yes” to most of these! Got any funny ones you want to add to this list?? Share with us in the comments section on Facebook. You’ve created all kinds of crazy … Read more
“I’ll be there for you, when the rain starts to pour. I’ll be there for you, like I’ve been there before…” That’s just a few lines from the song “I’ll Be There For You” by The Rembrandts. We all know that song too well because it’s the opening song of the popular TV show Friends! We love that show, but we think this version of the show’s intro is even better! BuzzFeed UK created a puppy version of the Friends … Read more
Puppies are usually happy, playful, and very friendly. Whenever they see humans, they usually run to them and start playing. But when a puppy has experienced abuse and has never felt any love or care, they’re frightened when humans come near them. The puppy in the video below must have been through some kind of abuse. This poor little baby is so scared of humans, he just cowers in the corner. But a woman is about to change this puppy’s life. … Read more
When onlookers saw a small stray running around the streets of Los Angeles, they knew the pup needed help and called Hope For Paws rescue. The Maltese/Jack Russell mix was dirty, hungry, and terrified of humans. Once rescuers saw him enter an abandoned property, they worked fast to block off the area so they could reach the pup and bring him to safety. He was so scared, he kept running and hiding. Eventually, he got so tired, they were able to catch up … Read more
Two years ago, the Cromer family lost their beloved dog Buddy when a family member was watching him. The family, who now lives in Easley, South Carolina, was devastated. “We put posters up everywhere,” mom April Cromer told WHNS. The fact that Buddy had not been microchipped made the situation even more hopeless. For a year, they searched for their best friend, until dad Cory Cromer finally accepted that someone else had probably found Buddy, and kept him. “After about a year, I … Read more
When 11-year-old dog-lover Kylie Blake wanted to do something to commemorate her late veteran grandfather, she came up with the perfect idea: to send care K-9 care packages to military dogs, in his honor. The Virginia Beach native–who has two pups of her own–has compiled and shipped over 60 care packages that have been delivered overseas to countries that include Germany, Guam, Afghanistan and Iraq. When these hard-working pups receive their presents, they’re treated to snacks, toys, and chews, as well as essentials like blankets, paw salve, … Read more
No, you have not accidentally been redirected to the iHeartAlpacas site. This story was just too good not to share! When Matt, a native of Australia, wanted a dog, his parents got him a different kind of pet that was loyal, playful, and fluffy: an Alpaca! They named him Chewy because, as captioned on social media, #hechewseverything. These lanky lovebugs are prominent in Australia because of their soft fleece, docile demeanor, and low-maintenance lifestyle. According to The Alpaca Place, they are versatile animals … Read more
With one eye and four legs, Brian Griffin isn’t your typical Prom King, but then you’ve never seen a prom like the one Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles is hosting. The “Senior” Prom will kick off Best Friends’ “Aged to Perfection” adoption promo, with no adoption fees on all pets seven years and older until the end of May. All pets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. “We wanted to find a fun way to invite adopters … Read more
In an effort to ensure your pets are safe, we are reporting that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to Lystn LLC (DBA Answers Pet Food), a raw pet food company, after their dog food tested positive for Salmonella. The letter, dated March 17, 2016 states: On October 5, 2015, FDA tested samples of your Detailed Answers Chicken Formula dog food. These products were contract manufactured by (b)(4). FDA analysis revealed the products to be contaminated withSalmonella. Specifically, sample … Read more
Maverick is a small Terrier mix that was living on the streets when he suffered an unknown accident that broke his back. It’s believed he was hit by car, but it could have also been a case of severe abuse… we will never know. Almost paralyzed, Maverick miraculously survived. But then the unthinkable happened. Maverick was hit by a car several months later. This accident completely paralyzed him and broke his leg. He was left, writhing in pain, to … Read more
Here’s something for your daily dose of cuteness! We all love how sweet dogs can be when it comes to babies. And we know just how adorable they look when they’re together. In this video, a puppy and a baby cuddle together for a nap on the couch and it’s just the cutest thing! The baby is drinking milk from her bottle, while her right hand is holding the bottle, her left hand is hugging her pup. And the puppy … Read more
Dogs have the innate ability to swim. Unlike humans who need swimming lessons, most puppies somehow just know how to swim. A dog’s swimming style is called “the doggy paddle”–where they paddle with their front and hind legs, and their bodies glide through the water. (Note: keep in mind that some dogs are better swimmers than others and should always be carefully introduced to water for their first swim!) However the Doberman in the video below has a unique swimming style. It’s … Read more
Dogs are very loyal creatures. They will stay with us through thick and thin, through sickness and health. We cannot find a more faithful companion. The dog in the photos below is one truly faithful dog. This dog named Doki refused to leave his dead owner’s side. His owner, a 23-year-old man named Leonardo Valdes, was killed after he was struck by a vehicle while he was walking Doki. When first responders arrived, they saw Doki staying by Leonardo’s side. … Read more
A dog in London named Maisie ended up saving a cat when she went out for a walk with her owner. Maisie and her owner were going for a walk at the Wormwood Scrubs Park in North West London when suddenly, Maisie caught a scent with her nose. She knew something was fishy, so she started barking. Maisie’s human, Pam, says that Maisie usually barks when she wants a stick. But this time, when Pam got a stick for Maisie, … Read more
In Bogota, Columbia, a man risked his life to save a neighbor’s dog, who was dangling out a window, 13 floors from the ground. Held only by her hips and back legs through the rails on a balcony, this pup’s grip could’ve slipped at any moment. When Diego Andrés Dávila Jimenez heard that his next-door-neighbor’s dog Luna was in a dire situation, he didn’t think twice to help. He first tried to notify his neighbor, who wasn’t home, and he couldn’t access the dog … Read more
Newfies are big dogs, and as babies, they grow fast! That’s why puppy Dethan’s owners got him a bigger water bowl–except, he doesn’t use it just for drinking! Watch his hilarious use of a water bowl (and wait until you see his expression at the end): I guess his water bowl upgrade was more like a replacement swimming pool! We wonder what size bowls he’ll get once he’s full grown!
Dogs truly are very helpful creatures. They help us humans in various ways. Some dogs join the police force and help catch the bad guys, some dogs guide the blind, and other dogs are trained to help those who are paralyzed. The dog in the video below was previously a service dog to an army veteran. His previous owner then gave him to a friend who needed him. His new human, Dong Hongliang, was left unable to walk after a … Read more
This amazing story of a dog’s transformation comes from Grenada, Spain. When a 10-month-old puppy arrived into the care of the Albergue de Animales Dog House, the visibly emaciated pup only weighed 16.5 pounds. They named her Barilla, after the Spaghetti, because of her weak limbs; she was so malnourished, she could barely move. “She’d been so starved of food and water when we took her in that all she could move was her head and her tail. She didn’t have any muscle … Read more
The dog and the cat in the video below have a very special friendship. Ami is an 18-month-old Shepherd mix, and his best buddy is a 9-month-old brown Tabby cat named Mikaela. They were both surrendered to a rescue group when their previous owners moved to another country and they didn’t want to subject their pets to a lengthy quarantine process. The rescue group had to separate the two because of their size difference. They then placed the two at … Read more
We humans see certain behaviors in our dogs and think they are cute, but some of these behaviors, (like tail chasing) can be a compulsion. Compulsions are irresistible urges to behave a certain way and occur very repetitively and often. These behaviors are defined as abnormal because they seem to lack purpose and can impact the quality of life in a negative way. Dogs can be an excellent model for human disorders and compulsive disorder is no exception. Multiple studies … Read more
Australia lost a very beloved, very old soul today. Maggie, the Australian Kelpie, passed away after having lived for 30 years, according to owner Brian McLaren. She spent her life with him, roaming around their spacious dairy farm. While most dogs live between 11-15 years of age (and for some lucky ones, a few years more), this amazing pup more than doubled the average life expectancy. Unfortunately, McLaren lost documentation that specified Maggie’s birth date, so the official world record for the oldest living … Read more
When teacup pigs became famous, almost everybody wanted one as a pet. They are cute, pink, and the thought of them looking like a baby piglet for the rest of their lives is simply irresistible. However, some who were thought to be teacup pigs grow into a huge pig. And sadly, some of them couldn’t be kept as a housepet anymore. And some who just went with the fad didn’t like keeping the pigs anymore. Luckily for one pig named … Read more
Many people quickly discount owning a Greyhound. They see them as “speed demons” that just never stop, and the idea of a large dog constantly sprinting through the house makes them shudder. In honor of National Adopt a Greyhound Month (April), we wanted to find out the truth about these misconceptions and why you should consider inviting one of these loving dogs into your home. Tasha Miner, owner of Hounds in Harmony Dog Training Club answered our questions below. Miner … Read more
An estimated 40,000 pets die each year in fires, most succumbing to smoke inhalation. In many instances, emergency responders are not equipped to fully assist these animals because they lack specially designed pet oxygen masks and training. Project Breathe is trying to change all that. Recently, we shared a heartwarming story about the New Port Richey Fire Department rescuing puppies found inside an apartment affected by a fire. The unsung hero of this story was the non-profit that supplied the oxygen masks … Read more
Dog groomer Jess Rona thinks that all dogs are beautiful–and wants to prove it! She takes slow-motion videos of her canine clients with the wind (or rather, the blow-dryer) in their hair. Like high-fashion models, these pooches have tons of attitude, and they’re taking social media by storm! Check out some of these barking beauties: A video posted by JessRonaGrooming (@jessronagrooming) on Jan 24, 2016 at 12:32pm PST A video posted by JessRonaGrooming (@jessronagrooming) on Jan 18, 2016 at 7:36pm PST A video posted … Read more
You love your dog. I have no doubt about that. Their health is important to you and you would do anything to help them improve it. That’s why you always make sure they get exercise and you only select the best dog food for your pup. But, if you’re not paying attention, you might be slipping something into their diet that is hindering their health. 4 out of 5 dog owners say they carefully monitor the health of their dog, … Read more
Most dogs have a natural demeanor that is influenced by people, experiences, and their environment – something important to remember as you develop or refine behavior characteristics. This quiz can help you go back to the basics of the natural associations of dog breeds, which can be embraced by dog owners. We love helping shelter dogs and encourage people too whenever possible. While a particular breed may suit your lifestyle best, and every dog needs the right home, you can … Read more
Igor is a special dog with very special playmates. In a way, he runs his very own doggy day care; that’s because he takes care and looks after different baby animals. This caring dog acts as a surrogate to various babies such as monkeys, tigers, and even hyenas! He is helping raise the animals at the Zoological Wildlife Foundation in Miami, Florida. Igor’s owners, Mario and Maria Tabraue brought him to the sanctuary hoping that he would make friends with the baby animals … Read more
Recently, a tragic event took place at an overnight boarding facility located within a national pet store chain. Owners dropped off their 3-pound Chihuahua mix to stay for the night. But before they even left on their getaway, they received a heart-stopping phone call: their tiny pup had been attacked by a bigger dog. The Chi was put into emergency surgery, performed at the in-house hospital. Shortly after the procedure, he passed away. Since news of this story broke, the public has been left … Read more
When Jonathan, a 10-year-old boy with Down syndrome and autism, got his service dog named Shadow, his life took a dramatic turn for the better. When parents Jake and Robyn Zampier researched the benefits of service dogs for special needs children, they decided it was worth a shot. They ended up working with the North Star Foundation, where the puppies “are socialized from the start to regard children as benevolent leaders,” explains the website. “We fell in love with the North … Read more
I don’t know about you but I love watching my dogs sleep. They just look so peaceful. And when you’re lucky, you get to see them do something funny in their sleep, like twitching or snoring, perhaps. The dog in the video below is sleeping so soundly and snoring in his sleep. Lucky for us, his owner caught him on video letting out the strangest and funniest snores we’ve ever heard! LOL! Have you ever heard a snore like this?! What other … Read more
At a Christchurch Bull Breed Rescue in New Zealand, a sweet Pittie named Nala was saved from life off the streets. But from the moment she was rescued, she was terrified, cowering in her kennel in fear. For two days, shelter owner Abbie Van Der Plax sat on the floor near the cage, trying to coax the terrified pup out of her shell. But Nala stayed huddled by herself, trembling and growling. Then Abbie’s 7-year-old son Zach sat down near the cage, and something amazing happened. Barely skipping … Read more
Every kid should grow up with a dog. We all know that dogs are great companions; they are loyal, loving, and when it comes to kids, patient pups are the absolute sweetest. They can protect your little ones, be their best friend, plus you get to take the most adorable photos and videos of them. Just like the video below! This little girl has the most patient dog. And in the video, she is the doctor and the dog is her … Read more
When someone new arrives on the scene, dogs are alert. Some may even act aggressively or defensively. Dogs are animals and all animals are wired in a way that supports the best chances of survival. If you watch nature shows, you have probably seen wolf packs interact. They respond swiftly to the arrival of a strange wolf and are instantly on their guard for the intentions of the newcomer. New animals could represent a threat to the group as an … Read more
Dogs are excellent babysitters. They’re not just great at protecting and guarding the baby, they also do a very good job in playing with them and entertaining them. Plus, they look very cute when they cuddle and sleep with them! Now this family probably has the biggest and fluffiest babysitters we’ve ever seen! The Fisher family has three little boys, and their family got bigger when the couple, Joshua and Bee, added two Newfoundlands to the family–Ralphie and Boss! (@ralphie_the_newf_and_the_boss) … Read more
What does your dog do when you confront him about something he chewed or destroyed? Most guilty dogs would give that sweet apologetic face, while some would run away and find a hiding place. The dog in the video below is guilty of chewing up and eating the tinsel. And when he was confronted by his mom about it, he gave his mom a sweet apologetic look. But that’s not all he does! Since his daddy is also there, he … Read more
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