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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
It’s so cute when dogs and babies play together. Not only are the dogs capable of protecting your little ones, they are also great at being playmates! One of our favorite videos of a dog and a baby having fun together was that video of a dog named Day jumping at her shadow with baby Alexis at the side, laughing and imitating Day’s actions! In the video below, you will see a German Shepherd who really wants to play with … Read more
Does your dog worry about you when you get sick? It’s nice to have a dog to keep you company when you’re sick. It’s so cute when they get worried about us and they try to cheer us up. And it’s even more adorable when they think that their hugs and their kisses would cure us. The man in the video below is having a cancer treatment in the hospital. This guy loves his dog so much, but he had … Read more
For a dog, they don’t have a voice to speak up when something isn’t right. Dogs will often suffer as a result, and for those of us that love dogs, we could never imagine just casting our dogs aside like they were insignificant. For bluegrass singer and songwriter Donna Hughes, she used her voice and her talents to sing about something that was near and dear to her heart–the treatment of animals. So many times she had seen animals left … Read more
Over the years, Pit Bulls and other breeds like Rottweilers and Dobermans, have gotten a bad rap. People think that these breeds are dangerous. People should stop blaming the breed, because it’s the owners who are responsible for their dogs behavior and upbringing. Well, to those who generalize Pit Bulls as dangerous and aggressive dogs, then they should watch this video. Because if Bulls are supposed to be mean, aggressive, and dangerous dogs, then the adorable Pit Bulls in the … Read more
Does your dog love to swim and play in the water? While some dogs are scared of the water, and some are even scared of getting wet, there are dogs who just loves the thrill of diving! One video we featured was that dog diving off a cliff with a GoPro camera strapped on her back! That was so awesome! Now here we have another diving daredevil! Everyone, meet Titti–a dog who just loves to go diving with her human. … Read more
Dig, dig, dig! Oh no, busted! So what does this Dachshund puppy do? Why show dad her soulful and innocent eyes as if to say, “I not do anything daddy, honest injun!!” This cutie pie goes back to digging dad’s pillow but every single time he calls her attention, she lays her head down on the pillow and gives him those puppy dawg eyes, trying to prove her innocence – adorable! How can anyone stay mad at this sweetie pie!! … Read more
More and more reports are coming in around the country as a photo from social media has brought something to the attention of pet owners across the country: There may be wire in Pedigree Dog Food. The images were posted on the Pedigree Facebook page, as well as to the Dog Food Advisor site, all showing what appear to be tiny wires (or in some cases, plastic tubing) sticking out of the pieces of kibble. For example, the following image … Read more
We cannot imagine the worry and the heartache that dog lovers go through when their dog goes missing. Especially if their dog was stolen from them. So when we see videos of dogs reuniting with their owners, we rejoice! We can feel the happiness, the relief, and the love just by watching their heartwarming reunion! The video below is every lost dog owner’s dream come true: they are reunited with the dog that they thought they’d never see again. This … Read more
A dog’s nose is incredibly powerful. Their sense of smell is astoundingly efficient that it allows them to know what has been in a certain place, and can even let them see what’s coming. We featured a video of how dogs see with their noses, and there we learned just how remarkable a dog’s olfactory system is. Because of the dog’s powerful sense of smell, they’ve become very useful to us humans. We see their noses at work at airports … Read more
Never underestimate the power of puppies! They may be small, but don’t let that small size fool you! For us dog lovers, puppies are our weakness. We just can’t resist them. And that irresistible face is one of their strengths. That adorable face can render the strongest of humans helpless! And not only are they adorable, they are quite clever too! The puppy in the video below is so clever and headstrong that he broke down a dog-proof gate! This … Read more
WARNING- GRAPHIC IMAGES For any of us true dog lovers, we could never in a million years imagine harming a dog. We love dogs with from the bottom of our hearts, and the thought of mistreating or abusing them is enough to make our hearts heavy. Recently in Southern California, an approximately one-year-old Golden Retriever was brought into the California Golden Retriever Rescue with what looked to be burns from battery acid from the back of his neck trailing down … Read more
When a loving family brings home a dog to be a part of their life, bonds form almost instantly. You love the sound of walking in the door to hear those happy feet trot across the room, and the sight of a wagging tail that’s always happy to see you. Back in 2012, Zeus’ family received heartbreaking news that their pup had passed away while they were stationed overseas in the military. But just recently, the family received a shocking … Read more
In December 2012, Hope For Paws rescued a German Shepherd who was stuck trapped in the Los Angeles river. The old German Shepherd was abandoned there, but the community has been feeding the poor thing till they were able to get in touch with the rescue team. And now, another German Shepherd has been found and rescued by the wonderful people at Hope for Paws. They received a call from a concerned citizen about a dog who she found wandering … Read more
Whenever shelters and rescues are talked about, two breed mixes are always at the top when it comes to too many in and not enough out – pit bull mixes and Chihuahuas. Over the last years, some major efforts have gone on, from breed specific campaigns for the pitty, to shipping Chis from California to other states that have owners looking for small dogs. But has it helped? Where do these breeds stand up when it comes to actual adoptions? … Read more
Loki the Weimaraner, is only 7 weeks old and still at that clumsy stage. He’s all “paws” so to speak. Dragging that big blanket around is hard for a baby like him but I reckon that’s his favorite blankee; some form of security for him so what’s a few trips and falls when he can lug his blanket around, right? It’s something that he can bite on since he is still “teething” and something that he can lie down and … Read more
We’ve seen a lot of videos proving that dogs make great babysitters. And not only are they great with human kids, they make good nannies to other baby animals too! Just recently, we featured a French Bulldog who was babysitting an orphaned baby Orangutan–and they look super adorable together! Here we have another dog who makes an excellent nanny to different animals! Everyone, meet Blakely–a dog who watches over orphaned baby animals! The staff at the Cincinnati Zoo considers Blakely … Read more
Just under two weeks ago, Khalessi was found on a lady’s lawn. The woman called Orange County Animal Services (Florida), who took them to their shelter. No one known will ever know what really happened to her. What’s obvious is that she was horribly, disturbingly abused, probably for her entire life the vets say. Weighing only 20 pounds when rescued, the two-year-old pitty mix has no nasal cavity, missing part of her upper jaw due to a past trauma and … Read more
For a dog, they are not awarded the luxury to choose the life in which they live. The lucky ones are fortunate to always have had a good home, while others must first face struggles before receiving the love they so rightfully deserve. Meet Esther, an abused chocolate Labrador with a puppy mill past, so mistreated that when she first rescued she urinated herself in fear. That’s no life to live, and the caring people who rescued her wanted nothing more … Read more
It’s hard to even fathom. How could a dog remain in shelter for 9 years without beyond adopted? Thank God this precious pup was kept alive to see the day of his adoption! Not surprisingly, this dog just couldn’t contain his happiness and excitement! And it’s totally understandable, because who wouldn’t be jumping with joy for finally getting adopted after 9 years of being locked up. This dog finally gets his chance to have a loving home, a family who … Read more
You are out in the park with your family, playing, running, maybe even having a picnic. Perhaps your dog is with you; however, off in the distance you see adorable dog approaching with their handler. As the dog is getting closer, you see a yellow ribbon tied on the dog’s collar. What goes through your mind? A yellow ribbon around a dog’s collar is to help everyone in the proximity know that you need to proceed with caution around this … Read more
After our article on pet grooming regulations, you may be wondering, how do I know I found a good dog groomer? We asked our experts what pet parents should look for when finding a pet groomer. Here is their complied list. Special thanks to James Guiliani, co-owner of The Diamond Collar in Brooklyn, New York, and Alex Sabouri and Gil Dan, owners of K9Loft in Los Angeles, California, for providing the following tips. #1 – Transparency Ask to see the back grooming area. … Read more
Gremmie was one of 50 dogs rescued off two separate properties in North Carolina – one in Pamlico County and another in Jones County in the same day that the Humane Society of The United States (HSUS) raided. Both were suspected dogfighting operations. “To see him in the condition he was in was heartbreaking,” says Megan Morrisey, Gremmie’s mom. “I remember watching the videos of him and just crying.” Morrisey saw the video of him when he was still in … Read more
Poor little Maltese pup Flash, he isn’t enjoying his walk in the park at the moment cos of his injured leg. It’s so difficult to go around limping after all and besides, he might injure his leg more trying to keep up with his human dad or try to run when other dogs are around. This is terrible and he’s becoming quite upset cos there are so many places to go to and sights to see! Time waits for no … Read more
Best Friends Animal Society has a very special Border Collier/American Staffordshire Terrier mix looking for a home. She currently resides at their Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. Safira is a spayed four-year-old who is “always happy to see her friends and appreciates their attention.” However, she is a bit shy and unsure of new people, so a she will need a patient family to help her bring her out of her shell. A sanctuary visit is required to adopt her. … Read more
Harry Brown is a 53-year-old Marine veteran who traveled from Oregon to California with his 8-month-old service dog named Olivia. The two were traveling so Harry can make amends from his past and so he could bid his family goodbye. Harry is homeless, and he is suffering with terminal pancreatic cancer. And to make matters worse, Olivia wandered away when Harry dozed off and napped in a park. When Harry woke up, he frantically searched for Olivia. He even walked … Read more
Sometimes when we are one with wildlife, we can be truly amazed at the sights we see. Whether it’s planned or completely unexpected, the thrilling chance of getting up close and personal with some of nature’s finest creatures is truly a sight to see. For one lucky dog, he was on a boat with his humans and got the chance to meet an orca! Now, this is pretty out of the ordinary, and even more so as the orca was … Read more
Harry is a purebred Chow Chow that was rescued from an abusive home and is now on the road to recover thanks to KC Pet Project. Harry was chained in a yard, severely emaciated, had extremely matted, overgrown hair and a large portion of his nose missing. Although he’s still relatively shy around people, he’s warming up significantly as he realizes that humans can and do care about him. He’s been shaved down completely so his skin and coat can … Read more
There’s no doubt that a dog can make a person’s day better. From a study proving that looking into a dog’s eyes produces the same oxytocin that’s produced when you look at someone you love, to a study showing that looking at cute puppy pictures can make you more productive at work, the evidence is there. And there is also no doubt that many students are under stress. Regardless of school age, kids may be dealing with learning disabilities, bad home environments, … Read more
Newfoundlands are known as being amazing search and rescue dogs. They are also known for being adept swimmers (they have webbed toes!). In September 2007 at Lake Iseo, Italy, a group of Newfoundland dogs graduated from the Italian Dog Rescue School. They were the world’s first airborne dog rescue team. The founder of the school, Ferrucio Pilenga had taught his own dog to rescue people, back in 1988 when the idea for the dog air crew was born. It takes three … Read more
On July 24, Washington was the eighteenth state to enact a law allowing law enforcement to remove an animal from a car without liability if they are in danger – whether that be excessive heat or cold, or lack of ventilation or water. Under the new law, police officers will have the authority to rescue dogs and cats from unattended vehicles and will not be liable for damages caused. Prior to Washington, just 17 states have passed laws protecting dogs … Read more
The streets of India can be tough on stray dogs and there are many out there that will never have a loving home. Fortunately for this puppy, she received a happy ending in place of what was certain to be a devastating result. Found lying in the street, this puppy was unable to stand but immediately looks so sweet and happy that someone is coming to help her. All she can do is wag her tail enthusiastically as this hero … Read more
There are two types of mange in dogs, Demodectic mange and Sarcoptic mange and because one type is contagious between dogs and people as well as other dogs, it is important to be aware of the differences. Both can appear as hair loss and redness of the skin, and/or itching. Demodectic mange Demodectic mange in dogs is caused by a skin mite known as Demodex Canis (and other Demodex species). Demodex mites can live on normal skin, but in cases … Read more
Many of us take our dogs in our cars several times a week, maybe even daily. But have you ever stopped to think about whether or not your car is pet ready? This means safe for him to travel and ready in case of disaster or delay. Use the following checklist provided by the Center for Pet Safety (CPS) to make sure your car is pet ready. For more travel tips visit: http://www.centerforpetsafety.org/pet-parents/pet-travel-tips/ (DISCLAIMER: Images are for example purposes only and are … Read more
We hopefully all know how important heartworm preventative is, and I often get questions about my recommendation for yearly testing for heartworms. Heartworms kill dogs. But people wonder why they need to test every year and it seems like there are those on the internet that want to make veterinarians into the villains, making ridiculous and unnecessary suggestions. The American Heartworm Society is a group that helps veterinarians make unified recommendations to promote eradication of this damaging parasite and they recommend … Read more
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