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Short, pointy, floppy, and folded, our fuzzy friends have ears that are quite different from our own. Not only do their ear shapes differ, so do their uses and abilities. You see them every day–and chances are, you give ’em a good scratch–but here are a few fun facts that you may not have known about your pup’s furry appendages. 1. Dogs have around 18 muscles in each ear. The exact number depends on the breed. This is why they’re able … Read more
The last known surviving search dog following the attacks of 9/11 was given the good-bye of a hero as she was laid to rest. Bretagne, a Golden Retriever, had lived an impressive 16 years–almost 17, as her birthday was in August. This brave yet gentle soul will always be known for the heroism she displayed in the aftermath of disasters, including the terrorist attacks of September 11th, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and more. As she grew older, she began working with children to develop … Read more
There are dogs who don’t like cats, but there are also some dogs who are so friendly, they’d befriend almost any animal they meet. This Pit Bull named Bubba is one friendly dog. There are still some people who discriminate against his breed and who think he’s a scary dog. But in reality, Bubba is actually very sweet and gentle. A photo posted by Bubba (@the_bubbstagram) on Feb 26, 2016 at 2:26pm PST Bubba was adopted by his mom, Rebecca … Read more
Everyone, meet Freya–a rescue dog who’s going to be a movie star! Freya is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier who was brought into the Freshfields Animal Rescue as a stray. They were waiting for someone to come and claim Freya, but nobody ever came. Ever since that day, Freya has been waiting for someone to come and give her a forever home. Freya – 5 year old female Staffordshire Bull Terrier crossbreed Freya was brought into the rescue as a young … Read more
When you think of a Doberman, the image of a snarling guard dog with bared teeth and dripping saliva may come to mind. While it’s true that they are bred to be protectors, did you know that they can also have a soft side, or that their personalities have changed over the years? From guardian, to work dog, to family friend, Dobies are a very versatile breed. If you don’t know much about them, stay tuned: you’re bound to learn something! And … Read more
We dog lovers only want the best for our pups, so it’s imperative that we learn about the foods and brands that we are feeding them. This list was compiled based on Dog Food Advisor’s list of pet food recalls from 2009-present. In a world where nothing is guaranteed, your best bet is to research the products you use for your pet, and to use your best judgement from there. You will see from this list that even expensive or “high-quality” brands are … Read more
Dogs get excited over a lot of things. They get excited when we come home, they get excited when they see food, and they get excited when they see other animals. There’s one odd thing that excites the dog in the video below. This fella somehow gets EXTREMELY excited and happy when he hears the banjo! He wouldn’t stop jumping because of his excitement! Watch the video below! Wow! It’s like he doesn’t get tired from all that jumping! Do … Read more
It’s amazing what dogs can do for us humans. Not only are they faithful friends, they are also our guardian angels, our protectors. And one woman loved and appreciated her dog even more when her dog helped save her after she fell from a cliff. Dina Wuest was camping with her dog Bonnie. Everything seemed perfect. Hey team, so after an absolutely perfect weekend tramping with my dear pup bonnie, I took a wee tumble down a cliff and… Posted … Read more
This shelter dog in Manatee County is proving to everyone how amazing shelter dogs can be if they’re given a chance. Her name is Gia, and she’s now one of the only 10 dogs in the world who can detect certain hidden electronics like hard drives, memory cards, and flash drives which may contain child pornography. Dogs like Gia are used by the police to catch pedophiles. Gia, our newest K9 deputy who will work in CAC; trained as computer K9 … Read more
This is the story of a dog named Murphy. Murphy is a handsome, 3-year-old German Shepherd mix. His family adopted him from the Centre County PAWS, an organization whose mission is to find forever homes for cats and dogs. Murphy spent 600 days at the shelter. And when he first got there, he didn’t like the company of other dogs. But thankfully, some kind volunteers helped trained Murphy. And that training helped Murphy find his forever home. A photo posted … Read more
Deborah Pack is the preschool teacher we all wish our kids could have and that we wish we had when we were young. In her classroom in Edgerton, Missouri (just outside Kansas City), she teaches kids to accept those who are different through animals. Since 2003, she has been bringing animals – including goats, ducks and a deaf dog – into her classroom. Children born with clefts among the most vulnerable in the world, especially in developing countries. Not only do they often feel … Read more
Dogs are intelligent creatures. They can be taught a lot of commands and with training they get do jobs that help us humans. Though dogs may be intelligent, it’s funny when they get confused about silly things. Just like the dog in the video below! This dog wants to play fetch, and he’s really confused why the ‘little girl’ on the couch won’t play with him. He’s already given her the toy but she’s still unresponsive. He barks at her and … Read more
For people who don’t know Pit Bulls, they may see them as scary and mean. But to those who have owned one, they know just how sweet and gentle they can be. The Pit Bull in the video below is so gentle that he’s even scared of the cat! Although dogs may be big in size, many cats can hold their own! Redd the Pit Bull mix is living with his foster family who has a cat. Redd is such a … Read more
Update: Archer, the dog found tethered and up to her neck in floodwaters, has been adopted–by rescuer Sheriff Troy E. Nehls! We loved him for helping rescue this beautiful girl, and even more so when he promised to “visit” the dog’s former owners once they return. Now, he’s done something even more amazing by adopting Archer into his family! “I am happy to say the only water this girl will be in now is the swimming pool in my backyard! … Read more
You may not know that your dog has anal glands. They are located on either side of your dog’s rectum and produce a very pungent fluid. These same structures are slightly modified for use by a skunk to spray, so you can imagine that they are capable of some real stink! For dogs, they seem to serve little purpose other than marking and identification. Their scent tags his body and his feces as his to all who might be interested. … Read more
Note: this is not official legal advice, just food for thought. Should you find yourself in a lawsuit involving your dog, you may want to consult the Boston Dog Lawyers, a law firm that exclusively represents pets and their owners. It’s a difficult situation for pup parents to consider: what if your dog attacked someone? How liable would you, as the owner, be? And would a “Beware of Dog” sign make an impact on the outcome, should you be taken to court? … Read more
All dogs are capable of getting a little smelly every once in awhile. Sometimes they go too long between dips in the tub or they get into something stinky outside, like another animal’s poo or a tangle with a skunk. Your dog thinks he smells wonderful all the time–you? Not so much. If your dog has a persistent odor that isn’t caused by something obvious and that a soak in the tub doesn’t take care of, your dog may … Read more
The vet can be a nerve-wracking place for both people and pooches. Our dogs anxiously whimper and pace, smelling the stress of other pup patients. Our cats dodge their carriers, dreading the thought of a car ride, let alone a shot. And we do our best to calm our pets down, sometimes nervous, ourselves, at the prospect of some diagnosis or even an unexpected vet bill! That’s why we appreciate these veterinary offices that lighten the mood with their hilarious signs. … Read more
It’s common knowledge that you love your dog – even she knows it. And sure, you give her a belly rub every day and that makes her happy. But every now and then it’s nice to treat her to something extra special. Here are five way to spoil the daylights out of your best friend, who never told anyone what you did that one Saturday night. 1. Go For A Long Walk Take the time to go on a nice … Read more
You may have noticed that your dog keeps his eyes on you while he is defecating. It is not because he is embarrassed. He is not wishing you would look away or give him privacy while he “does his business”. It goes much deeper than that. Dogs are animals and they are very tuned in to their environment and their own place in it. For survival, they must be aware of risk. Defecation is one of the times in an … Read more
Chewing can be good for dogs – exercises and strengthens their jaw, cleans teeth and alleviates boredom. However, chewing on non-edible or unsafe dog safe items can result in large vet bills and even death. Foreign body ingestion is Trupanion’s second most common claim for dogs! In 2014, they paid over $1.8 million in 2014 toward foreign body ingestion claims and since January 2015 they have already paid $388,000 toward those types in claims! “The average cost to treat FBI … Read more
Lots of dogs eat grass. Sometimes they eat and swallow it; sometimes they seem to just grab and spit it out or chew and spit it out. No one knows for sure why they do it, but there are some theories. It seems to be a commonly held belief that dogs eat grass when they feel nauseated. There was a study that looked into this and found that only 8% of plant eating dogs showed signs of illness prior to … Read more
Professional photographer Theron Humphrey grew up in coastal North Carolina, spending a lot of time on his grandfather’s farm. As an adult, he has traveled all 50 states. Along the way, he found his best friend, Maddie, a Coonhound. He says he likes to think “my photography exists somewhere between that country living and city ideals. Images with roots and connections but excited about big lights and tall buildings.” Maddie is a large part of his work, and he not … Read more
We love our dogs as if they are members of our families – because to us they really are! We show our dogs we love them in so many ways outside of just their regular care and maintenance, by doing things like buying them special treats and toys. But how do our dogs tell us they love us? We have a good feeling that they do, but it would be awesome to know for sure. Sometimes it might feel like … Read more
Sometimes you glance up and your dog is staring intently into your eyes. It is as if your dog has something to say to you. Studies indicate that canine species communicate with each other by gazing. Dogs specifically seemed to have evolved to look at humans’ faces even more than socialized wolf counterparts.1 I understand you. Do you understand me? Perhaps your dog not only has something to say to you, but feels that he is also gaining information from … Read more
We love our dogs so much that sometimes it’s really hard to say no to them. So we end up spoiling them, giving them whatever they want, just to make them happy. The Husky in the video below is also spoiled by her human. Luna the Husky is in the car and her human is driving. But to Luna, it doesn’t matter that her owner is busy minding the road, she wants a belly rub and she demands for it! … Read more
I’m Necco. Well, I used to be Gizmo. I don’t remember much about being a puppy. My first memories are of the shelter. They found me at the door shaking. It was ok but i was lonely. One day a nice lady picked me up and took me home. I was so happy but every time she called my name I ran and hid. I cant remember why but it scares me. She started calling me Necco. It didn’t take … Read more
When you have two dogs in the house it’s double the trouble. They’d get into mischief together and can cause quite a mess. Yet sometimes, one of them can be a well-behaved dog, while the other is the naughty one. But it can be hard to tell which dog created the mess. Unless one of them is a snitch! Two dogs in the video below were questioned by their mom who took the cookie from the counter. Watch the video … Read more
Stinging, biting insects are a part of summer we could all do without, but chances are, if you and your dog spend time outside, you will encounter one. Dogs are very curious by nature and often have their faces and mouths in places they do not belong. Some dogs are even tempted to snap at wasps and bees and are stung inside their mouths. A bee or wasp sting is usually not a very big deal to most dogs. It … Read more
My name was Jazmine, or Stupid dog, or Bad. My old family couldn’t take care of me. I don’t think they really wanted me. Apparently they had found me wandering the street and took me in, but they couldn’t take care of me. The humans always left me outside, sometimes without water, and it was so hot in the Texas summer heat. I would go for weeks without eating. I was so hungry I was barking at the fence hoping … Read more
Dogs are known to comfort us when we’re lonely and depressed. And a woman named Marie Swanson knows just how much a dog can help you cope with heartache. Marie Swanson has a massive dog 280 pound dog named Hank to comfort her. Hank, an English Mastiff, was just a puppy when Marie’s 33-year-old daughter was killed in her home. And through the grief and mourning, Hank has stood loyally by her side, comforting her. Hank has just recently graduated … Read more
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It all started with Harlow the Weimaraner and Sage the miniature Dachshund. The two were best buddies for five years, until sadly, Sage passed away from old age. A lonely Harlow sought out a new best friend. According to harlowandfriends.com, the Weimaraner “interviewed hundreds of applicants” to find the perfect pooch to fill the void. When Indiana Thunderbolt, another miniature Dachshund, was introduced to Harlow, they knew she would be the perfect companion. The two became inseparable, doing everything together until a year later… … Read more
When the Khanna family of India took one of their pups to the vet, things didn’t go as planned. Two-year-old Thumki pulled away from her owner and ran. They tried to follow her, but couldn’t keep up, attempting to track her on foot and by car. But before long, she was lost. The family put up posters in the area and took to social media to spread the word. According to Huffington Post, the digital poster was shared over 300 times … Read more
You may recall from this past winter that the city of Indianapolis passed a new law that makes it illegal for dog owners to leave their pups outside in the extreme cold. But as temperatures rise and summer approaches, this same law will protect dogs from being subjected to unhealthy heat, as well. So when is it “too hot” for pups to linger in the sun? According to the ordinance, if it’s 90 degrees Fahrenheit or above, or if there is a heat … Read more
Have you ever come in the door to a blizzard of pillow stuffing? What about the garbage can turned over or the items knocked off the counters? Does it seem like whenever your dog is left to his own devices, he finds mischief? It may seem like it, but it is not always so simple. Think about your dog like the animal that he is and not a little human. He is wired to survive. Humans used to be a … Read more
While mulch is not meant to be ingested, some dogs still love chewing on the wood chips. One particular type of mulch can be especially poisonous to dogs (and cats): the kind made from the shells of cocoa beans. According to the National Capital Poison Control Center: Cocoa bean mulch contains theobromine and caffeine, just like chocolate. These chemicals are poisonous to dogs. Dogs who swallow cocoa bean mulch could have vomiting, diarrhea, a very fast heart rate, tremors and … Read more
PetSmart Inc. announced that Blue Buffalo has issued a voluntary recall of some of its dry dog food due to high moisture levels. This could result in potential mold growth in the food, according to the company. To date, Blue Buffalo has not received any reports of dogs becoming ill due to the issue, but the recall was issued as a precaution. Affected Product The recall was issued on May 27th, 2016 for the following products: Life Protection Formula Fish … Read more
Can you imagine what life is like for a neglected dog forced to live outside the house? It must be a hard life. Watching your owners through the window, seeing them living a comfortable life, while you’re there outside, braving the cold winter, and trying to find shelter from the heat of the summer. It must be a really lonely life. This dog named Charlie has been experiencing that kind of life. A concerned neighbor took a video of Charlie, … Read more
AMA Animal Rescue is a non-profit animal rescue that consists of a group of young women who find loving, forever homes for stray and shelter animals. One of the animals they rescued is a severely neglected Pit Bull whom they named Norman. Norman was not just neglected, he was also abused. He had skin infections all over his body, and he was extremely malnourished. We weren’t sure if he would survive but what happened next will astonish you. **Full rescue … Read more
Short, long, puffy, curly, they’re all different, but all dogs have ’em! We know dogs wag their tails when they’re happy, but did you know that their tails can convey other messages? Or that communication isn’t a tail’s only use? Get ready to be intrigued, because chances are, you’ve never thought about your pup’s wagger like this before! Here are 10 fun facts about dog tails–as it turns out, they’re more than just a cute accessory! 1. Tail wagging is a social … Read more
Here’s a cute and sweet story to brighten your day! We know that you love animal friendships. Especially the ones that involve dogs. And this animal friendship we’re featuring today is definitely very special. Dogs are known to chase squirrels. But this dog named Callie is different, because she’s got squirrel for a best friend! (@dog_and_squirrel) on Jun 12, 2015 at 6:16pm PDT Stewart the squirrel fell out of a tree when he was still a baby. (@dog_and_squirrel) on May 9, 2015 … Read more
Whoever said diamonds are a girl’s best friend clearly never had a dog. I love diamonds too, after all, they do sparkle, but there is nothing better than the feeling you get inside when you are with your dog. They understand you, they love you just as much as you love them, and they are always there for you after you’ve had a long day and just want to crash, watching guilty pleasure television on the couch. So basically they’re … Read more
Quaden Bales has achondroplasia, the most common type of dwarfism, according to Buzzfeed. In his short 5-year life, he’s had to cope with cruelty and health issues, including multiple risky surgeries. “Every surgery is either going to kill him or save him,” Quaden’s mother Yarraka Bayles told Buzzfeed. In addition to the physical obstacles caused by his condition, Quaden has endured teasing and taunting. He became so ashamed that his family members wouldn’t even say the world “dwarfism” around him. At … Read more
A Raleigh, North Carolina teacher named Jen Marion and her fiancé Jim Raschella have a passion for rescuing animals, especially Pit Bulls. According to the Dodo, when Pearl was first taken to the shelter, she was emaciated and had infections. She had been depressed after miscarrying a litter, a void that was partially filled when she became a surrogate to a motherless litter that arrived at the shelter. But Pearl still needed a loving home, and through Love Mutts Rescue, Raschella and Marion fostered her. … Read more
In New York, a city notorious for its cut-throat apartment hunting and sky-high rents, a bill had been proposed that may make apartment searching for pet parents a little bit easier. According The Journal News, Bill A2065A would prohibit landlords from banning certain types of dogs from their properties based on breed, size, or weight alone. Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski, who introduced the bill, rescued his Pit Bull, named Ernie, 6 years ago. A photo posted by Kenneth Zebrowski (@kenzebrowski) on Mar 24, 2016 … Read more
It’s so cute when dogs and babies snuggle and show affection to each other. But the video below is even cuter, because a cute little kitten comes in to the picture and joins them! This 6-week-old baby named Elsa Rose is so lucky to have beautiful furry friends. A cute Ragdoll kitten named Pebbles, and an 8-month-old Labrador named Nelda is there to snuggle and cuddle with her! Watch the adorable video below! That was too cute!! These three would … Read more
Every dog parent must have experienced coming home to a mess. Some would discover that the kitchen trash bin has been raided, and some would see the pillows or the couch shredded to pieces. Now this IMGUR user with username ablom2009, has three Golden Retrievers, and then one day, he wakes up and finds feathers on the floor. He was curious what could’ve happened while he was asleep. So he starts investigating. View post on imgur.com He followed the trail … Read more
UPDATE: We reported about the “Hot Dog Bill” being proposed in May. On Saturday, September 24th, Gov. Jerry Brown signed the bill to become a law, according to abc 7. Let’s hope more states follow suit! Back in March, the state of Florida passed a law allowing good Samaritans to break into hot cars to save the lives of dogs in distress. Florida is one of a few states to pass such a law after it was pioneered by the state of … Read more
Usually when we hear the word shelter, we imagine dozens of dreary kennels packed with barking dogs. While most shelters also have a play area where the pups can stretch their legs, this Costa Rican facility is totally different. Welcome to the Territorio De Zaguates, also known as the Land of Strays — a no-kill shelter where over 1,300 homeless dogs run free across lush green hills. It’s basically a wonderland for homeless dogs! At Territorio de Zaguates, most of the … Read more
The vet can be a nerve-wracking place for both people and pooches. Our dogs anxiously whimper and pace, smelling the stress of other pup patients. Our cats dodge their carriers, dreading the thought of a car ride, let alone a shot. And we do our best to calm our pets down, sometimes nervous, ourselves, at the prospect of some diagnosis or even an unexpected vet bill! That’s why we appreciate these veterinary offices that lighten the mood with their hilarious signs. … Read more
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