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It really is crazy how parenting a dog has changed over the years. Twenty years ago, we had no idea dogs needed any dental care at all and now we know they need daily or at least weekly oral care to help keep them healthy. It can be a real struggle to fit in everything we need to do to keep our dogs health every week. But getting Fluffy to sit still for dental care, especially if it’s a new … Read more
Celebrating the holidays just isn’t the same unless you include your fur babies. But finding ways to incorporate your pups into the festivities without stressing them out can be difficult. The stress of having a Christmas tree in the house alone can be enough to send even a well mannered dog over the edge. All those smells, food, and people can be enough to overstimulate most dogs. That’s why planning ahead with a few dog-friendly activities can be good for … Read more
Any time that you are away from those that you love, there’s nothing quite like that warm welcome home to make you feel good. For brave men and women that serve their country, coming home to those who missed you is a feeling like no other–whether that’s humans or animals. Dogs are great about letting you know how much they care about you, just like the sweet dogs in this video who really missed their dad! From the moment they … Read more
If you’re anything like me, you love your dog and are pleased to have them as an honorary member of your family. I’ve got Gigi Ramos, and it even says so on her dog tag she wears around her hot pink spiked collar. From that first day she came to live with us over three years ago, I thought of her as one of our family members in the Ramos household. Technically it’s my daughter’s dog and I’m Gigi’s Gigi … Read more
Have you ever been locked out of your own house? Well, the dog in the video below has been trained by her humans to unlock the door for them. That way, they will never be locked out of their house again. After some coaching, this smart Pit Bull can now unlock the door for her humans! Check out the video below and see how she does it! Awww…what a smart doggy! I wonder what other tricks this dog can do. … Read more
In Thailand, a puppy got away from his mom and ended up getting stuck in a storm drain. Thankfully, the people around the area called for help when they heard the puppy’s cries and noticed the distressed mother dog. The cops then responded to the call. In the video, you will see one of the police officers going inside the storm drain to rescue the poor pup. And while the rescuers are doing their best to save the puppy, the … Read more
Does your dog love to play with snow? Can you still recall how he reacted when he got to experience snow for the very first time? The puppy in the video below got to play in the snow for the very first time and he totally went nuts with excitement! This cutie freaked out and ran around like crazy! He doesn’t know what to do first, so he circles around the area, then he ran around, then he starts digging! … Read more
For anyone who has ever watched a dog show, you know that they have some rather interesting names on there. Dog show dogs have first and last names like humans do, but it works a little bit differently. So, to have a little fun for all of us dog lovers out there, Woofipedia came up with a clever method to help you figure out what your dog show name would be. What did you get for yourself? I would be … Read more
When I decided to try my hand at dog showing, I knew almost nothing. I knew what the point of the dog show was – to judge breeds of dogs against the breed standard – and that was about it. They have a language all their own for sure! Even if you never plan on stepping into a show ring, watching dog shows can be fun because you get to see breeds you may never see just going to the … Read more
Owning a reactive or aggressive dog can be frustrating. You need to take them to the vet, or maybe you have them out because you are working on training him to be comfortable around whatever it is that makes him react (dogs, people, etc.). I understand this firsthand because I have a reactive dog. But, it’s not the dog that’s frustrating – it’s the people and dogs you meet while out training. When Merlin first started reacting to things out … Read more
We all know that dogs are man’s best friend. But did you know that they can be very good assistants too? We’ve seen dogs who have been trained to help around the house, and there’s even that dog who’s trained to fetch a beer. And there was even that cute video of a dog assisting his human do his every day routine activities. But the dog in photos below has gotta be the cutest assistant we have ever seen! This … Read more
“Just by looking at someone you can tell if they are a cat or a dog person.” Do you think this is true? Well, Joe Leonardo of HooplaHa’s “man on the street” series is going to find out by asking strangers in Union Square in New York City questions that have nothing to do with pets. Wait, what? Yup, you read that right. This improv actor believes he can tell if people own a dog or a cat by how … Read more
Who says only cats like to play with boxes? The English Bulldog in the video below is in touch with his inner cat, and just like most felines, this cutie named Porkchop loves to sit in cardboard boxes. There’s just one problem, Porkchop is too big to fit inside the small box. But that does not stop him from doing what he wants. He’s determined to fit himself inside the small box! Check out the video below! Source: Determined Bulldog … Read more
This time of year, it’s nice to pause and think about the good things that have happened – there is so much bad out there, it’s easy to feel depressed otherwise. One of the best ways to start feeling good about humanity is to look at these amazing transformations of dogs that were rescued by kindhearted souls. Some of them you just won’t believe are the same dog! You can help by donating or volunteer with a local shelter or … Read more
This woman was expecting a puppy for her birthday. And her wonderful boyfriend comes through with a stunning chocolate lab. To say this boyfriend is a keeper, is putting it mildly. After all, what girl doesn’t love chocolate and puppies? It’s like two wonderful things rolled into one. In fact, who could ask for more? No one in our opinion. But apparently this boyfriend is either vying for the “best boyfriend of the year” award, he did something he feels … Read more
Almost every child knows the famous song “How Much is That Doggie in the Window,” from the 1950s. In fact, it’s known the world-over. “When I recorded that song more than 50 years ago, ‘Doggie in the Window’ seemed like a sweet and harmless message and everyone still thought the corner pet store was just a place to see adorable puppies,” Patti Page, the original singer of the song (shown above) says in this YouTube video made by the Humane … Read more
It’s no surprise that most of us consider our furry friends family (almost 94% in fact), but according to the latest Bureau of Transportation Statistics long-distance travelers who make overnight trips at Thanksgiving spend an average of just under three nights away. At the Christmas/New Year’s holiday, the average increases to nearly four nights away. So how do pet parents juggle travel plans and doggie demands during the holiday season? According to surveys completed by Rover.com (the AirBnB for dogs), … Read more
When we are little, there are things that bring us comfort whenever they are around. And the same goes for animals, providing them a sense of security that they crave from these inanimate objects. For Luca the Alaskan Malamute puppy, she has done something rather unique that her owner recently shared online… and instantly it’s gaining lots of attention for it’s super adorable factor. When Luca was just 8 weeks of age, Karissa (Luca’s owner) passed her down a stuffed … Read more
We humans love dogs, so much so that they’re known as “Man’s best friend.” But as it turns out, lots of other animals love having canine companions, too! Here are 18 amazing interspecies relationships that will make your heart melt, because they prove what you already knew was true: our loyal, lovable dogs make the world a much better place, for both man and beast. 1. This little monkey loves puppy snuggles. I mean, can you blame him? View post on … Read more
This is the story of Max–a fifteen-year-old dog who was severely neglected by his previous owner. It was November 4 at around 2am when Max’s owner left him at in an overnight emergency drop off cage at Southeast Volusia Humane Society (SEVHS) in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Shelter workers were shocked at Max’s terrible condition. They quickly took care of him, made him comfortable, and got him evaluated. Posted by Max’s Heroes on Friday, November 13, 2015 They didn’t know other … Read more
In Ohio, a pregnant dog was found tied in a backyard, abandoned by her family. The Backyard Dog Project, a non-profit, all-volunteer group that helps owners improve the quality of life for their outdoor dogs, posted the story on their Facebook page. According to their post, the four-year-old dog named Harley has always lived there in the backyard. And when Harley’s family got evicted and moved out, they just left her tied in the backyard, still wearing a choke chain. … Read more
We have all seen the images of dogs who live their lives outside, tethered to something. Many times, they are abuse cases – dogs that are neglected, skinny, no visible access to food, water, or shelter. Often, their collars and chains are embedded into their coat. The site is gut-wrenching. These are the images that have led to a unanimous vote Monday night in Springfield, Missouri to pass a law saying NO DOG CAN BE TETHERED OUTSIDE FOR LONGER THAN … Read more
UPDATE 1/14/15: COOKIE IS UP FOR ADOPTION!! According to the Houston Humane Society, Cookie is now available for adoption: GREAT NEWS!!! We are excited to announce Cookie, the puppy dragged, jerked, and thrown by her previous owner (and caught on video), has started the next chapter of her journey. Houston Humane Society transferred her to one of our rescue partners Adore Houston yesterday. While she was at the shelter, we spayed her, kept her up to date on puppy vaccines, and had … Read more
Puppies are one of life’s greatest joys. They are also one of the cutest things on the planet. There is a reason for this – if they weren’t, no one would put in the immense amount of work it takes to train a puppy. Luckily, you don’t have to go at it alone. There are many professionals out there to help you with whatever your training goals are and you should plan before you even bring your puppy home. To … Read more
There are some dogs who want to go out, and then want to go in again, and then out again. It gets a little annoying when you have to get the door for them all the time. But hey, since we love our babies, we just let them have it their way. However, we also see more and more dogs who have learned how to open the door by themselves. Just like the dog in the video below. In the … Read more
There’s a saying that goes, “Never judge a book by its cover.” Some dogs may not measure up to breed standards, some dogs may even be deformed–but that doesn’t mean that they’re not capable of being a loyal, loving, and wonderful canine companion. Everyone, meet Loki–a dog who found his happy ending despite his odd appearance. Furever Home Rescue–a small but fierce animal rescue located in Minnesota, rescued Loki from a shelter in Texas. According to their Facebook Post, Loki … Read more
It’s an epidemic that’s more common than you’d think: dogs that are way too big for their favorite beds! These pups may have outgrown their comfy, cozy cots, but they’re in serious denial about needing to upsize. Here are 14 pawsome pictures of dogs who have underestimated how big they’ve become, and proving that when it comes to beds, size doesn’t matter. 1. This big boy has definitely grown out of this bed…“I want to keep it! It’s an oldie but … Read more
In Russia, a dog was found clinging to a piece of ice in the middle of the river. The incident happened in Yaroslavl, Russia, where a dog, which appears to be a German Shepherd, was clinging onto a piece of ice in the middle of a frozen river, holding on to dear life. There are no details as to how the dog got there. In the video below, you will see Rescuers rushing to the scene to save the poor … Read more
Humans are thrilled to see this season’s celebrity around Christmastime, but our pooches like to get a word–er, bark–in with Kris Kringle, too! Has your puppy been a good boy/girl all year long? Here are twelve pups who want to make sure that they get the gifts they’ve been drooling over come Christmas morning! And we want to know, would you take your dog to go see Santa?? 1. These brothers are so excited, they don’t even know where to … Read more
In Paraná, Brazil, a murdered man’s two dogs refused to leave their owner’s dead body even after the coroners loaded the man’s body to the van to be transported to the morgue. Police were called to the location, and when they got to the area, there they found the man’s two dogs guarding him. A day has already passed, but the dogs refused to leave the victim’s body. The poor dogs look tired and confused, probably wondering what happened to … Read more
Dr. Andrew Kaplan is a veterinarian who lives at the Upper West Side. On his regular working hours, Dr. Kaplan attends to the medical needs of the rich and the affluent. But on his weekends, he goes to the under-served neighborhoods to spay and neuter pets for free. His free spaying and neutering service all started when he adopted a puppy who was on death row and was going to be put down the next day. Toby was labeled “too … Read more
America’s four-legged warriors are one step closer to being guaranteed a ride home following service to their country, following the passage of the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by both the House of Representatives and Senate. For the first time, language in the bill, supported by the American Humane Association, mandates that our heroic military working dogs will be returned to U.S. soil upon retirement, and that their human handlers and their families – to whom these dogs mean more … Read more
Hope For Paws received a call about a mother dog who gave birth inside a college campus. The new mama gave birth to three puppies. When Eldad and Lisa of Hope For Paws got to the area, they saw the mother hiding in between a trench and a chainlink fence. When they tried to approach, the mother dog got scared of the rescuers so she tried to run away. Thankfully, Eldad managed to get a hold of her. The poor … Read more
As the weather gets cold and the holidays get crazy, we chilly, stressed-out humans tend to start fantasizing about adventuring to faraway lands. Here are 12 touristy, traveling pooches who would love nothing more than for you to join them on their global getaways. Whether you daydream about exploring foreign lands, wading in the tide, or sight-seeing in the snow, take a few minutes to sit back, relax, and live vicariously through these vacationing pups. They may be living the good life–but for the them, … Read more
Army Spc. Andrew Brown and his canine partner Rocky got injured during one of their operations in Afghanistan. Brown and Rocky were hurt when a Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded while they were searching for a structure in support of ongoing operations. Brown and Rocky are now at the Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C, were they are treated side by side in the same room. SPC Brown and Rocky are both doing well after being treated for injuries they … Read more
According to Petsmart, MARS Petcare issued a voluntary recall on Nutro Chewy Treats Apple due to potential mold. Affected Product The following product has been pulled: Nutro Chewy Treats Apple Size: 4oz. bag Petsmart SKU: 5229600 Product UPC: 7910511344 Lot Codes: Lots codes beginning with ‘4 50’, ‘5 02’, ‘5 03’, OR ‘5 05’ (regardless of best by date). The Risks Watch for any signs of sickness in your dog. Common signs to watch for include: Vomiting Agitation Walking … Read more
If you have ever given your dog peanut butter, than you know the cute face it causes as they try and get every last lick. Invariably they get it on their nose and chin, causing their tongue to do acrobatics as they stretch, wrap, and twist it to get every last drop of that delicious peanut butter. So cute, in fact, are these “peanut butter faces” that photographer Stephanie McCombie asked people to take pictures of their dog licking peanut … Read more
We all want our dogs to live longer. Certain compounds may hold the key to our hopes. Rapamycin is an FDA approved drug for humans after kidney transplant. As early as 1977, rapamycin was used as an immune modulator in cases of immune mediated disease and to prevent rejection post organ transplant. 1 Along the way, it was discovered that some of the mouse populations treated with rapamycin exhibited prolonged life span. More than one study has been able to … Read more
Bravo Pet Foods of Manchester, CT, is recalling a select lot of Bravo Chicken Blend Diet for dogs and cats due to concerns of a possible salmonella contamination. The recall was initiated after routine testing of a 2lb. chub of Bravo Chicken Blend diet for dogs and cat (Item #21-102) by the Colorado State Department of Agriculture, collected at a single retailer, revealed the presence of Salmonella. According to a release made by the company, they are also recalling three … Read more
One of the challenges that a puppy faces is conquering the stairs. When you’re a little dog, the stairs seems like an intimidating figure that’s really hard to conquer. However, the little dog in the video below has already conquered the stairs. He may be little but he’s definitely not scared of it. In fact, he has a very peculiar way of running down the stairs! Check out the video below! Awwww…what a cutie! But I wonder why he runs … Read more
We consider dogs and cats as family members. We include them in celebrating special occasions, and cherish the friendship and loyalty they give to us. Many of us even consider our dogs and cats as our therapists and the best of friends! They are so good in cheering us up and comforting us when we are sad, and especially when we are sick. The Juravinski Hospital, a hospital located in Canada, understands how pets can affect a person’s health. So … Read more
Duffy was one of 57 dogs the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) rescued from a puppy mill raid. They were living in disgusting conditions. Duffy was found exactly where he lies in the below picture – a matted mess in a dirty room, lying next to chemicals. Even though he was severely neglected, Duffy wagged his tail at his rescuers. He had not lost hope that he would make it out of the nightmare he was forced to … Read more
Come Christmas time, many kids dream of all the things they hope to find under their tree. But for kids that aren’t so fortunate, sometimes those dreams are overshadowed by harsh realities. For children that grow up on a strict budget, sometimes their wishes won’t become a reality… but that doesn’t mean that they still don’t hope for miracles. Olga Maruchshenko is a twelve-year-old girl living in a small town in Siberia, Russia, who dreamed of getting a “blue-eyed husky” … Read more
Steve Shelafoe is a sanitation worker in Phoenix, Arizona. As a sanitation collector, he sees a lot of strange stuff thrown in the trash. But he was shocked to see a dog at the back of his truck, moments away from being killed by the trash compactor. Steve told Fox News, “At first I thought he was just a stuffed animal, because he wasn’t really moving, and then as I stopped it then he jumped up on top and started … Read more
Everyone, meet Mickey–a dog with a problem in his esophagus that he needs a high chair for him to eat. Mickey was around 33 to 35 pounds when he arrived at the Lethbridge and Distinct Humane Society in Alberta, Canada. The problem is that his esophagus does not contract to push food or water down. So for Mickey to eat and let food and water go down his digestive system, he has to sit in a special high chair, otherwise … Read more
We love to travel, even our dogs love to travel with us. And we always make sure that we take excellent photos and videos during our travels. But I gotta say, this dog has the BEST travel video I have ever seen! This Collie named Hero loves to travel with his humans. And in the video, you will see him visiting different places across the North America. But what makes Hero’s video special is that he performs awesome tricks in … Read more
Move over elves, this year, Santa has a different kind of helper – adorable dogs and cats! Although we are quite sure that if real dogs and cats were helping out at the North Pole there would be a lot less work going on, this video is absolutely perfect! Santa even rewards the pups with well-deserved treats as they work! Nice job Santa! Admit, we all have one of these guys at work… And of course, cats are quality control…who … Read more
It’s Christmas time, a time to believe in miracles and wish granting. We all have special wishes that we hope will come true – secret desires or hopes that we only dare to dream this time of year. For these puppies, that secret wish is a home for the holidays. Rescued by 2nd Chances Rescue located in Norco, California, there are two litters of puppies looking for homes. The first were pulled from a shelter after their mom, Bessie, gave birth … Read more
We love Santa and we love our dog. Did you ever consider that your dog could out-santa Santa himself? Here’s why! 1. Your dog already has a fur lined coat. Your dog is pretty well equipped for the holiday season. He has his fur coat on and looks spiffy. Mrs. Claus wouldn’t even have to iron it, in fact, he would prefer if she did not. 2. Your dog is, by nature, happy and jolly. Dogs have joy in their … Read more
Are you looking for a little something to brighten up your day? Well, we have just the video for you! This cute and funny puppy video will definitely have you smiling! In the video below, you will see a super adorable salsa-dancing puppy! This puppy is actually trying to reach his human who’s sitting on the couch. Watch the video and see how this cutie dances around as he’s trying to get up the couch! Salsa Puppy with the fire … Read more
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