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While you can’t foresee the future to know whether your new best friend will never have to go to the vet or will be there weekly, there are certain breeds that tend to be more prone to chronic issues and therefore rack up higher vet bills. Petplan Veterinary Insurance pulled their data to give us the following list of breeds at the top of the claims in terms of dollars spent at the vet. Some of the common reasons these … Read more
Competitive, impatient and sensitive – these are three commonly used words to describe people with Type A personalities. In dogs, we see these traits as active, intense and reactive. Dogs with Type A personalities are often sensitive to their owners, reactive and sometimes aggressive toward strangers and other animals and very active and high drive. These breeds typically excel at various jobs and sports and are recommended for experienced owners. They may be intense, but they’re great dogs. #1 – … Read more
This story is so incredible we don’t even know where to start! This is Cotton, a sweet, affectionate Pit Bull that was rescued in 2009 when his dad, Phil, came home from serving in Afghanistan and wanted a companion. Cotton is deaf, but that didn’t stop him from becoming trained as Phil’s service dog. Phil now serves in the Oregon National Guard and was gone all weekend long during a drill. Cotton missed him dearly and has been waiting by … Read more
They say when you have a dog, you will never have to eat alone. And that is so true! Every time our dogs see or hear us eating or munching something, they will quickly run to us and see if they can get some too! They shamelessly beg us for food, and if we don’t give them some of what we’re eating, they either stare at us with those cute puppy-dog eyes in hopes that we’ll give in, or they … Read more
Look mom, I’m swimming in my bathtub, wheeeeee this is so much fun! I love swimming, when do we go again mom? See guys, this is the easiest way to wet yourself all over and exercise your upper body at the same time too. Look, look I made bubbles! See, bath time is always fun time for me. I dunno why some other doggies don’t like to take baths. Don’t they know they smell like old, used socks?? 😛 Watch, … Read more
How many tricks have you taught your dog? Well the Pit Bull in the video below sure has tricks that will WOW the crowd! Veronica Lynn the smart Pit Bull is gonna show you some of her fancy tricks! Her intermediate tricks include fetching a tissue when her human sneezes and saying grace before a meal. She also has tricks used to help around the kitchen, like opening the cupboard and retrieving something from it! And she helps mom keep … Read more
We always admire policemen who save animals–especially the ones who go out of their way to rescue the animals in need. One of these admirable cops is Officer John Lyons. Officer John Lyons is a police officer in Cleveland. One night, while he was patrolling the neighborhood, he found a homeless, pregnant dog . Officer Lyons couldn’t just ignore the dog, so when he got a hold of her, he brought her to the vet. Officer Lyons then called “Amy’s … Read more
On August 23, 2005, Hurricane Katrina whipped through the southern states – it became one of the five deadliest hurricanes in United States History, with winds up to 174mph and 1,833 fatalities. What this number does not include, are the thousands of pets that were lost during the storm. Over 600,000 animals were killed or stranded due to the hurricane. For those that were stranded, help was needed. Volunteers came from all over the country to help save and hopefully … Read more
Every once in a while there is a commercial that just “gets” to you – that feels like it was made for the greater good, and not just to sell products (like those Budweiser Clydesdale commercials you won’t admit make you cry). This commercial, coming from Argentina, is unique. It has absolutely no words, for starters. Verbal or written (until the very end). The music is similar to the music in Disney and Pixar’s Up!, which just grabs you even … Read more
In July 2011, Denver, Colorado was hit by a severe thunderstorm. It was so bad that Casey Boatman was rushing to shut all of his windows because water was gushing inside his home. He never expected to see what was happening outside his window. Alone stood a poor Boxer that had been abandoned and tied to a tree. As the rain and hail started pouring down onto the homeless, unsheltered dog, he knew it must be scared, cold and hurting. … Read more
We love our dogs, and the thought of them being stolen is something we would never, ever want to think about. Thankfully sometimes dogs that are stolen eventually end up in good hands, and if the dogs are properly identified then they can be reunited with their loving owners. When Kate Witham’s home was broken into, she was devastated, but mostly because her pug, Lola, had been taken. But her prayers were answered, because she received a phone call from … Read more
The world was shocked and stunned to hear the horrific news about Subway’s Jared Fogle, but if it wasn’t for one special black Labrador, this case may not have had the strong evidence it needed to take him down. A two-year-old rescue dog named Bear is one of only five dogs in the United States trained to sniff out electronic devices–such as SD cards, thumb drives, etc. During the July home search at Fogle’s home in Indiana, Bear was able … Read more
Dogs are funny in the ways that they have their own interpretations of the words that we say. For the most part, we know they have a pretty good understanding of the word “no”… even during those times when we seriously question it, like walking in to find them doing something we definitely remember telling them “no” about. Now thanks to Tickld.com, they’ve come up with some of the world’s most important words and their definitions… as told by your … Read more
When choosing the right dog breed for you and your family, it’s important to keep your children in mind. Their personalities, ages and your diligence in teaching them how to properly interact with animals will play a key part in choosing a dog breed. That said, there are dogs that are better able to cope with the loud noises and constant chaos that happens with very young children. Whether you’re looking to adopt an older dog or get a puppy, … Read more
I really admire people who have close to nothing, but still have the hearts to help those in need. Just like the man in the photos below. A woman named Alicia was driving home in Arkansas when something in the road caught her eye. She saw an elderly man pedaling his bike. And when she passed by him, she noticed that the man’s bike had a makeshift trailer behind it. And in the trailer where a bunch of dogs. Alicia … Read more
With the sun smiling down, summer time is the best time to play outside. And dogs just love to play catch or fetch out in the sun. But when there’s a pool around, their toys are bound to fall into it. But hey, that’s no problem. Dogs can be very clever when it comes to fetching their toys from the pool. One of our favorites was that video of two dogs helping each other so they can get the ball … Read more
Nothing makes a dog lover squeal with joy like a puppy video does! So for your daily dose of cuteness, we have this super cute puppy video that will definitely make you wish that you can reach into your computer screen! The precious chubby English Bulldog puppy video below is having her evening nap. As we all know, puppies need their naps. But as she was peacefully slumbering, somebody rudely interrupts her sleep by rubbing her tummy! Well, I can’t … Read more
The wonderful people at Vet Ranch has once again saved another poor dog’s life. This time, they saved a badly injured dog who was about to be euthanized. They named the injured, scared dog Gregor, or Greg for short. Greg was so terrified that he didn’t trust anyone. Greg was badly injured and he was going to be euthanized at the pound. Thankfully, the people at Vet Ranch took him in and took care of him. WARNING: The video below … Read more
Meet JJ, the hospice therapy dog. She does a lot of bed visits but often with her mommy who happens to be a nurse at the hospice. Today, this particular visit rather touched JJ into doing something special for her patient. You see, she’s very old, blind and doesn’t get that many visitors so she made sure that she knew she was there for her! When we’re old, family & friends become the most precious things in the world for … Read more
This little girl sure has a great imagination when it comes to playing with her doggie. This time she decides that he’s a big, comfy bed for her dolls! I have to hand it to this Newfoundland dog for having the patience of Job and allowing this little girl to play House with him as one of her props – so cute! ^_^ All little girls love to play house with their dolls. If we’re not having tea with them, … Read more
We all know that intelligence is only one of the wonderful characteristics of dogs. Their love, loyalty, and compassion are just some of the other reason we love our beloved pups. But in this fun quiz, you’ll find just how your dog stacks up brains category. Tell us the answer you got in the comments, and whether or not you agree! This quiz was created by our friends at BarkPost. Tell us in the comments below how your dog faired, … Read more
Seizure Alert Dogs are dogs who are trained to alert individuals who have seizures. Their task is to alert the individual prior to an epileptic seizure. A Seizure Response Dog on the other hand are trained to do certain tasks to assist an individual after a seizure, such as calling for help, and stimulating the person to wake up. In the video below, Poppy the seizure alert dog, gave her owner a seizure warning 15 minutes before a seizure. Her … Read more
I adore almost everything about my dog. I love her sweet face and fluffy tail. I love the way her ears swing around like little satellites when she hears my husband getting home from work. I even love the way she nudges me with her soft wet nose at 5 AM everyday to wake me up. But I don’t love her stinky breath. I’m super sensitive to smells, and bad dog breath has no place in our lives. I worry … Read more
For some people who love animals, they want to do whatever they can to save them. Some donate to animal charities, take in dogs from shelters that heartless owners have cast aside, or even volunteer their time to helping animals. Whatever the cause may be, we all know that the overpopulation of dogs in the world is staggering, and each and every day poor, defenseless dogs are euthanized simply for just existing. It’s cruel and unfair, and for one woman … Read more
If you’re a pet parent, the thought that your dog will live somewhere between 10 and 13 years is not something you like to think about. We don’t ever want to face life without our pups! But did you know your dog can have a longer, happy life simply by adjusting a few things in his lifestyle right now? Your dog’s longevity depends (largely) on you and the decisions you make for him. Your dog loves you so much, … Read more
Alex Cearns, owner of Houndstooth Studio is changing what people perceive as beautiful when it comes to pets with disabilities. Her new series “Perfect Imperfection,” highlights all types of animals – from goats to birds – that have some type of disability. Some are missing a limb, some are missing both eyes – all are beautiful. Cearns uses her photography to help rescued and homeless animals that are often overlooked – like black dogs or those with disabilities – get … Read more
We just love how animals get along together and form an inseparable bond–especially when a female adopts baby animals of another species. We’ve seen cats adopting puppies, but have you seen a rodent adopt a litter of puppies? Everyone, meet Cheesecake–a Capybara who is fostering a litter of puppies who were abandoned by their mother. For those who don’t know, the Capybara is the world’s largest rodent. They weigh an average of 77 to 146 pounds. Some people even have … Read more
When we catch our pets stealing something from us, they usually look guilty. They either run and hide to avoid confrontation, or they put on an adorable guilty face that we just can’t bear to get mad at! Just like that cute Frenchie who looked so guilty when his mommy asked him who chewed the pen! But this Cockapoo who stole his mommy’s glasses doesn’t look guilty at all! He even has the audacity to flaunt and wear the stolen … Read more
Have you ever wondered what your dogs really do when you leave them alone at home? Some people are so curious what their dogs do that they leave a camera to check on what their dogs are up to when no one’s watching. And I gotta say, some of the footage are quite shocking and hilarious at the same time! You see, some dogs make the most out of being home alone. When the door closes, and when they know … Read more
I wish I was Sierra. This little girl knows dog language and she speaks it fluently! I also want to be able to communicate well with my dogs too! Now, I wonder if there are a lot of dog dialects. Does the German Shepherd speak a different language than let’s say, a Dutch Shepherd. Can the Belgian Malinois understand the German Shepherd and do all Poodles speak French? Could there be a universal dog language like English? Source: Child speaks … Read more
A rescued Great Dane puppy is ready for a new life now that she has a new leg, thanks to the work of rescuers, vets and a company that makes prosthetics. Big Hearts Dog Rescue, a Florida-based rescue, took in the pup, named Rosey, who had been stepped on by her mom, causing her leg to break. While she was in a cast, her foot lost blood supply and was no longer a functioning body part, but something that would … Read more
For Georgia Bradley, she was just a regular twenty something woman on vacation in Greece living in the moment. While on a beach one evening in Crete, two men approached her and asked her to join them for a drink, but when she politely declined things took an ugly turn. One of the men suddenly grabbed her by the arm and as she feared for her life she began to scream. Then, out of nowhere, a black stray dog burst … Read more
Often I hear people say they don’t see the problem with buying a dog from an online breeder or a pet store because the dog needs a home, right? And they don’t come with all the stipulations that reputable breeders or rescues have. There’s a reason for that. Those puppies come from puppy mills. A puppy mill is any commercial breeder where profit is placed over the well-being of the dogs, to the point where they are often abused and … Read more
It seems like whenever dogs hear other dogs bark, it elicits an extreme reaction from all of them! Depending on how big the dog is who heard the bark, different emotions will show. Most have this scared, astonished look in their faces with their eyes growing bigger and they get ready to take flight. Others seem like they grit their teeth, a look of determination on their faces and take a defense stance. Truly interesting! Most of the faces are … Read more
Bringing home a new dog is exciting for everyone. For the dog, it can also be scary and stressful; it’s a new place, new people, and maybe even new animals. Every dog is different, so the length of time it takes for him (and you!) to adjust to the new situation is going to vary – a shy dog is going to take longer than a naturally outgoing “everybody’s my friend” type dog. Regardless of what your dog’s personality is … Read more
“There’s a party at our place today with games and cakes and balloons and..Balloons? Yippee! That means I get to play ‘Keep the balloon off the floor!’ I love that game and I’m the best at it too!!” 😀 If Einar the Frenchie could talk, I’m sure that’s what he would say! Did you see how happy he was playing with the balloon, doing everything he can to keep it from hitting the floor? I still play that game every … Read more
Pet360.com, PetSmart’s popular online shop for pet owners, has unveiled the winners of its first annual “Pet Parents’ Choice Awards” program. Tucson, Arizona took home the award’s coveted prize for the “Top City for Pets,” with locals coming out in droves to vote for their Arizona hometown. Sporting 30 pet-friendly restaurants, six off-leash parks and 90 pet-friendly hotels, the Arizona city outpaced the other nominees – Austin, Charleston, Portland and Seattle. The win features a $5,000 dollar donation to the Humane Society of … Read more
In February 2014, Mikhail was one of 121 dogs and more than 60 other animals that were rescued from a suspected Jefferson County, Ark., puppy mill after authorities discovered them living in filth and suffering from a lack of basic care. The Humane Society of The United States’ (HSUS) Animal Rescue Team was there to facilitate the rescue. “The Youtube video that the HS had put out of this rescue – that was the first I had seen of it after … Read more
On August 9th, a volunteer at the Agoura Animal Shelter in Los Angeles County, California sent out a desperate plea for Dozer, a beautiful brindled pitty mix who had been at the shelter for a year. Help us help him! Adopt Dozer!!! Posted by Shelley Abel MacEwen on Sunday, August 9, 2015 Dozer has become so depressed in the shelter that he had stopped eating. Something had to be done. He needed a home…FAST. Despite the fact that we was house … Read more
For most of us, growing up with a dog is one of the best things we can think of when it comes to raising kids. Dogs not only give our children a non-judgmental playmate and companion, but a dog encourages them to go outside and teaches them responsibility and respect. But as we know by the dog bite statics, dogs and kids do not naturally mesh every single time. And while you cannot prevent everything, and there’s always a chance … Read more
As more and more pet parents look for natural products for their pets, holistic products have become increasingly popular. But what exactly is a holistic product? “What makes a product itself holistic is the combination of therapies within that product. So if we look at a product which helps to solve a physical ailment such as dirty ears or yeast, but also relieves the discomfort of itchiness and inflammation, while bringing a calmer disposition as can happen with the use … Read more
A pet’s weight is about BALANCE. It is worth the trouble to make sure that your dog is not overweight. Purina’s Life Span Study showed that normal-weight dogs lived an extra 1.8 years longer than their overweight counterparts. Think of your pet’s weight as a balancing act between input and output. When she takes in more, she has to burn off more. Summertime is great for this juggling act because her output is higher and you are so busy that … Read more
Have you ever taken your lame dog to the vet and when you arrived she was not limping anymore? Or not even acting like she felt bad, even though she was lying around at home? You are not alone. This phenomenon happens every day at my hospital. We joke with clients and say that the ramp accessing our front door is “magic”. It may seem like your dog is just trying to make you look crazy for bringing her to the … Read more
Dogs get ear infections. In fact, according to pet insurance claims, ear infections (otitis externa) are one of the top 10 most common claims. We also get a lot of phone calls about adult dogs with brown discharge coming from their ears. Most people say that they have treated him/her for ear mites with something that they got over the counter and it did not seem to work. I have even seen products at pet and sporting goods stores labeled … Read more
When I see a Pug, I just can’t help but smile (or laugh!) at their adorable and funny smooshy faces! But aside from their charms, their adorable faces, their stocky, pudgy bodies, and their cute little curled tails, Pugs have a lot more to offer! They have great personalities too! And boy do they know how to make us laugh! And they sure know how to make us fall in love with them! But beyond that cute funny face, did … Read more
This video is such a joy to watch! It’s so heartwarming to see how these 2 huskies welcome their daddy back home. After 9 months of being assigned in Afghanistan, our soldier comes home and gets an enthusiastic and wonderful welcome from his two huskies! Watch how they run and jump up, so happy and excited to see their daddy again. Watch how they run back and forth to their mommy as if to say, “Daddy’s home! Daddy’s home!” ^_^ The … Read more
Summer is here folks, and people everywhere are finding ways to cool themselves off from the summer heat. Dogs are doing that too! They enjoy a cool summer treat every now and then. And some of them love to go to the beach for a swim, or cool themselves off in the pool. The Great Dane in the video is loving his pool. He and his brother are outside and their parents gave them a kiddie pool to cool themselves … Read more
When we think of dogs, there’s cuddly and fuzzy, short and sleek, long and bushy, or even frilly to perfection. But no matter the way the dog looks on the outside, it’s their winning personality that speaks to the inside of our hearts. After Christine Doblar and her children were looking to add a new dog to their family to replace the one that had passed away, they thought none other than to adopt not shop. They had developed a fondness for Chihuahuas, … Read more
I don’t know about you guys but I really enjoy watching my dog chase and try to catch his own tail. I find it really amusing how they can entertain themselves just by chasing their tails. Some dogs are just so obsessed with it! The dog in the video below finally caught his tail! Woohoo! Great job, doggy! But with all the effort that he spent chasing his tail, he’s not just gonna let it go! Nope, he’s holding on … Read more
In Lake Travis Texas, a man named Paul Horton was biking with his dog, Yogi, when he hit a bump that sent him flying off his bike. He was on the ground and he realized that he couldn’t move. The accident had left him paralyzed. The only one there to help him was Yogi. The neighbors were miles away, and Yogi ran all the way to them to ask for help. Luckily, Yogi saw Horton’s neighbors walking on the main … Read more
Ever wondered how patient Siberian Huskies can be towards children? Well, wonder no more! Check out this super cute baby girl who decided she’s going to be a dentist that day. Take a seat, doggy and just relax. There’s nothing to be scared of…oh okay, lie down if you prefer then! Now open wide..I said, open. Come on now, don’t be a scaredy cat! Hmmmm, you could do with a little bit more brushing. Bite into this, soft isn’t it? … Read more
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