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Ever wonder what your pet does while you are out of the house? While some of us may know thanks to cameras and monitoring systems, the majority of us are left to wonder, “just what exactly do our pets do when we are not at home?” In my house, I am pretty sure all four of my dogs get on the couch and sleep…unless there is paper that can be shredded. I often come home to a shredded napkin or … Read more
Update: Kinzie has not yet been adopted. To be considered by Furever Rescue in adopting you must FIRST complete an adoption application. Here is an update from Furever Rescue: “Once Kinzies doctors believe she is strong enough she will be vaccinated and an echo will be performed to determine the severity of her heart murmur. Once that has been performed we will move forward with her spay and at that time she will be ready to go home to her … Read more
When I first heard about the idea of making pet treats out of crickets, it caught my attention. I had visions of the smelly little creepy crawlers that my parents fished with when I was a girl. But then I remembered the attentiveness my childhood pets always showed to leftover crickets. They seemed to want those bugs, though I never considered actually offering them back then. But now that I am a pet expert, I am always thinking about natural … Read more
One of my favorite times of the day is when I get home and my dog welcomes me with the most loving welcome home greeting. Their tails wag happily, and they shower us with hugs and kisses! It’s really nice to know that someone misses us when we’re gone. Although most dogs love to shower their humans with sweet kisses, the Golden Retriever in the video below is a little different. For some reason, when her mom asks her for … Read more
They say dogs make good babysitters; and I believe them! We’ve seen a couple of videos of dogs who are doing an excellent job in watching over the baby. They protect and guard them, and they make them laugh and smile too! One of our favorites is that baby who was laughing so hard as he was watching the dog jump! Now here’s another adorable dog and baby video for you! This Alaskan Malamute named Evo loves the baby so … Read more
What time is your dog’s bed time? Some dogs go to bed early, they even take your spot on the bed. But there are some dogs who want to stay up late. Just like the Pug in the video below! This energetic little Pug named Grimley doesn’t want to go to bed yet. So when his mom tells him that it’s bed time, he severely protests it! He wants to stay up late and play! Watch him in the video … Read more
Davis Island Dog Beach in Tampa, FL is the perfect destination for anyone with a dog looking to get some sun and have a good time in the water. Every summer, thousands head over to get their beach fix on the roughly 200-foot waterfront. Recently, however, beach-goers noticed a Lab-mix drowning and when they pulled her to shore, she was having difficulty breathing. They called for help and with the arrival of the local fire department and assistance from a … Read more
Do you have a dog that loves balls? Have you ever wondered what would happen if you took them to a ball pit? Well, this adorable French Bulldog has the best reaction ever and we can’t stop laughing! This pup just can’t even handle how exciting these ball pits are and he’s even making his Miniature Schnauzer friend pretty happy about it too! These pups are definitely lucky to be a part of such a great doggy daycare, because it’s … Read more
Sports Illustrated catches up with Sochi Olympians and their adopted Rescue dogs after sixteen months! When American Olympians went to Sochi, Russia for the Winter Olympics, they saw thousands of stray dogs. They found out that most of the strays end up euthanized if they don’t get taken in. The dogs were malnourished and scared; their health conditions were very poor. They survived by begging for food while avoiding Hotel security where our athletes were housed. Not only did they … Read more
Let’s face it, while our dogs could probably go for walks and play fetch for hours (or even days) at a time, it gets a little boring to us human companions to do the same thing all the time. Spicing up your activity is good for you and your pooch, because new games certainly keep your pup thinking and tired. If you’re looking for some new games to play, we’ve got some great ones here for you! Remember, all of … Read more
Just recently, we featured a video of Denver the guilty dog. Denver became so famous because of his adorable guilty face. Well I think all dogs look adorable when they have that guilty expression on their faces. They give you those sweet puppy-dog eyes, making it impossible for us to get mad at them! The cute dog in the video below looks so guilty when his mom interrogates and asks him if there’s something in his mouth. Although he tries … Read more
Don’t you just love it when dogs get along with other animals? It’s so cute watching them meet for the first time, and become fast friends. It’s even more amazing when they stay best friends even as they get older! Just like the adorable unlikely best friends, –Roo the two-legged chihuahua and his best friend Penny, a fluffy chicken! In the video below, you will see a beautiful friendship in the making. Otis the mini pig is meeting Bella the … Read more
Society and nature may tell them they shouldn’t, but these dogs just can’t help but love cats! And their love affairs have been caught on camera much to our delight. Does your dog have a kitty friend? Tell us in the comments! #1 – Kitten Nanny #2 – The Boys #3 – Ebony and Ivory Click page 2 below for the next BFFs!
One of the internet’s most famous dogs is Denver the guilty dog. Denver became popular because of her adorable and hilarious guilty face. Her humans took a video of her guilty reaction after she ate the kitty’s treats. And her video went so viral that it now has over 42 million views in Youtube. Now Denver the Guilty Dog is back and she has another adorable and hilarious reaction to show us. Denver doesn’t like her ear medicine. Take a … Read more
Service dogs are great companions to those people that need them, a loving friend and a loyal trainee to keep them safe. Whatever the reason that the service dog is needed, they work to brighten the days of the people’s lives they touch with undying loyalty. For a young boy living with autism, his service dog is a special friend that is trained to keep him from danger–specifically from running out into the street. Watch this amazing dog spring into … Read more
Dogs are active animals who can wear themselves out to the point where they really need a nap. It’s almost like when children resist the urge to fall asleep, afraid that they might miss something if they close their eyes for too long. In the case of this sleepy dog, he is sitting upright directly beside his human–almost leaning his tired body against him for support. It kinda makes you wonder why this silly puppy wouldn’t just lie down on … Read more
I don’t know about you, but when I was little I couldn’t go to sleep without that “special” stuffed toy. Mine was a spotted dog named “Freckles.” These little puppies are the same way and they are just too cute napping with their favorite stuffie. Does your dog have a favorite stuffed toy? Share in the comments! #1 – Baby shepherd #2 – One stuffie is good, three is better #3 – Friendly hugs #4 – Hey, I’m trying to nap here… … Read more
This is probably one of the most heart-wrenchingly beautiful dog reunions ever! Lemont was on a mission to find his beloved Dog Cleo at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, Louisiana 10 days after his home was destroyed and his life was forever changed following Hurricane Katrina. Lemont got a call from the people helping with the clean-up that they believed Cleo was there. It was a desperate few moments as we went from kennel to kennel, each time hoping he … Read more
Between them, Molly and Ed have lived 92 years. Together, they have made more than 1,000 therapy visits – to schools, assisted living facilities, day care centers and other sites. As a registered Pet Partners (formerly Delta Society) pet therapy team, they have comforted those who were near the end of life, calmed frightened children, coaxed conversation out of those reluctant to speak, and in at least one instance, may have helped turn a life around. A Scared Refugee When … Read more
Remember that dog named Caitlyn? She was that poor dog whose mouth was taped shut. We will never understand how someone could do this unimaginable kind of cruelty to a poor dog. The person responsible for doing such a cruel thing has been taken into custody and charged with animal cruelty. Caitlyn on the other hand is doing well. She has recovered from that horrible abuse, and she found a new and loving family. A case similar to Caitlyn’s has … Read more
They say he’s half a Bulldog but twice the love! Everyone, meet Bonsai–an English Bulldog puppy with multiple rare deformities. Bonsai was born on April 27th 2015 with just half of his spine. He has no functional pelvis and has malformed rear legs. His hind legs are tiny and contracted. They call his condition Sacral Agenesis (Caudal Regression Syndrome) and Sacrocaudal Dysgenesis – likely combined with a variation of Spina Bifida. Aside from that, Bonsai also has Swimmer’s Syndrome–a condition … Read more
Bogie the Boxer left quite the surprise for his mom while she took a nap. We aren’t totally sure what he had planned, perhaps baking some dog treats or just having a good time, but he tries to play off the mess like he didn’t have anything to do with it! When his mom wakes up and starts taping, he’s nowhere to be found and tries to convince her it’s not his fault at all. He looks so cute pretending … Read more
Our dogs may not be able to say “I Love You”, but they show us in their own ways that they do. And as we all know, actions speak louder than words. If you guys are looking for true love,–the most guaranteed source of true and unconditional love is your dog. Our dogs love us so much that even when we leave them all alone at home for the whole day, they are still so happy to greet us when … Read more
Hope for Paws has saved another life! They received a call from nurse about a homeless puppy who has been living in the hospital parking lot. The dog was a stray and may have been living in the streets all her life. We all know how roaming in the streets can be dangerous and scary for a little dog. The people from Hope for Paws tried to rescue the poor dog during the day, but it didn’t work out. But … Read more
They say Boxers are the comedians or the clowns of the dog world. Well we’ve seen a couple of videos that prove how goofy and hilarious this breed can be. There was that video of a Boxer who kept bothering his mom every time she blow dries her hair. Oh, and there’s that funny Boxer named Oscar who imitated the sound of a firetruck siren! Now here’s another video of a goofy Boxer. This fella wants to drink from her … Read more
As time passes by, dogs are getting more intelligent and are being trained to do more things than ever before. We now have a surfing dog, a skateboarding dog, and even a dog who’s so awesome at parkour. There are even dogs who are trained to drive cars! Knowing that dogs are now trained to drive cars, it’s no shock that they can ride a scooter too. We’ve seen that cute video of a dog named Norman who knows how … Read more
A severely abused poodle, just skin and bones, was found tied to a tree in a deserted part of North Miami, Florida on June 21. A Good Samaritan found the dog while walking his own dog, who he claims “sniffed him out.” The poodle, now named Sam, was taken in by Florida Yorkie Rescue. A rep for them said it was the worst case of animal abuse they had ever seen. “Upon arrival, Sam’s eyes were empty,” the Florida Yorkie … Read more
Hailey Torres is a nine-year-old girl who is battling a brain tumor. And for her birthday, she had one simple wish–to have a puppy who can cheer her up during the tough times as she’s undergoing treatments and surgeries. In hopes of having her wish come true, she told Make-A-Wish of Massachusetts and Rhode Island about her wish. And Hailey’s wish was heard! The Make-a-Wish Foundation made Hailey’s birthday wish come true by giving her an adorable little Yorkie-poo! Watch … Read more
They say dogs are like potato chips. You can’t have just one! So, how many dogs do you own? Wait, let me rephrase that…how many dogs own you? If you’re like me–a crazy dog lady, then for sure you own more than just two. But can you imagine having more than 10 dogs living in your house? Well, this family has 16 Basenjis! These cute babies are from 3 different litters and they’re bringing a lot of joy and fun … Read more
All dogs are individuals and many characteristics vary from dog to dog, but some breeds are known for having certain traits. Labrador Retrievers are known for loving water and being affectionate with their families, Bulldogs are known for being lazy and goofy and some breeds are known for their independence. In fact, a lot of dog breeds are considered to be more cat-like in attitude than most. Here we’ve compiled a list of some of those independent breeds. #1 – … Read more
There has, unfortunately, been a lot of cases this summer of police having to rescue dogs left in cars on hot days. Just this week a cop saved the life of a dog sitting in a car with an estimated temperature of 114-119 degrees Fahrenheit. You may be wondering, “What should I do if I see a dog in a hot car?” The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) conducted a survey last year and sadly, … Read more
Dogs today are more musical than ever. Some of them love to sing, and others can even play instruments! One of our favorites was that stray dog who joined a street musician and WOWed the people passing by! We love that one especially because the musician brought the dog home; the stray dog ended up finding a home! The dog in the video below has his own musical trick. But he doesn’t perform for free! You have to pay him … Read more
From the time her son was only 3 years old, Joey’s mother knew that there was something different with her son. As she would make advances to show her son love and affection, he would turn away and deny her love, even throwing extreme temper tantrums. Joey didn’t want to want to give or receive affection, and it pained his mother a great deal that her son didn’t have a desire to feel loved. Once he reached grade school, Joey was diagnosed … Read more
Police officers likely never live the same day twice. They never know what’s coming next! My guess is that Patrolman Nick Ague didn’t expect he would be carrying a 75 lb. german shepherd named Mya to safety this day, but that’s exactly what he did. After Mya’s owner was involved in a car crash, the german shepherd fled the scene scared. She was found 2 miles from the crash, exhausted in a field. When officer Ague and the dog’s owner … Read more
For our dogs, they live a pretty domesticated life. Most have a nice warm bed to sleep on… heck, sometimes even our bed is what they sleep on! They are served food each day and never have to go hungry or desperately search for a meal. But, when a dog happens to encounter a wild animal, then we may be reminded that our dogs are actually animals that have the ability to speak, well, animal! When these two dogs were … Read more
This question is a BIG one. It can be a reason a dog is taken to the shelter or debarked by a frustrated pet parent. It’s also one I get asked a LOT as a dog trainer. Unfortunately, the answer is not as simple as we’d like it to be. There can be a varying range of reasons why dogs bark at other dogs. What we will do today is try to provide more insight into that question so that … Read more
Hope for Paws has once again rescued another dog’s life. They received a call a call about a dog living under a freeway. When they went to the area, it took them some time to spot the dog. When they found her, she was sleeping, so they they quickly and quietly got the things they need to catch her. But she woke up when she heard them coming and ran away fast. It was clear that this rescue was not … Read more
We dog lovers will never understand how some people could just abandon or throw away a dog or puppy. Dogs are beautiful and very loyal creatures. So how could anyone have a heart to throw a loving animal just like that? A garbage man from Muncie, Indiana found something heartbreaking while he was working. Michael Upchurch was just emptying the trash bins when he heard a puppy crying. Then he noticed something moving under a blue trash bag. He ripped … Read more
We think of it as an act of decency, but there are actually much bigger reasons why we should be picking up after our dogs. 1.It’s A Toxic Pollutant Did you know the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies dog waste in the same category as oil spills? That means that the EPA considers it a pollutant. 2. It’s Crawling With Germs “Pet waste carries bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can threaten the health of humans and wildlife,” the EPA website … Read more
Breaking up is hard to do, but it’s even harder when there’s divorce involved and dividing up of all the assets. When Rafael’s wife left him on his 30th birthday, he was all alone without a single piece of furniture, staring at blank white walls in shock and disbelief. The only thing that his wife did leave behind was their Bull Terrier, who she’d named after her favorite shoe designer–Jimmy Choo. With only the dog as his friend, suddenly Rafael … Read more
It’s summertime! And I’m sure a lot of you love to take your dogs with you for a vacation. Some of you would probably let your dogs tag along with you when you go for a road trip. But please, let’s all be responsible owners and not leave our dogs in the car, especially when the weather is warm. The Sacramento Fire Department just rescued a dog who was inside a locked car on a hot day. A kind stranger … Read more
Sometimes when we can’t help ourselves, we may tease our dogs or play silly games with them. But we shouldn’t feel too bad about it, because sometimes our dogs will just beg to go outside for no reason the second we just got comfy on the couch! (But hey, that’s okay!) Now, some dog breeds are definitely known for loving to catch up on their sleep. And the king of the sleepy, and especially snoring, dogs has got to go to … Read more
In Los Angeles area, the Hope For Paws team is dedicated to making daring rescues on a daily basis. This husband and wife team has made a huge impact in the rescue world, and they’re here to prove it again with their love and commitment to rescuing animals! When Hope For Paws received information that there was a stray Golden Retriever in need of rescue, they set off to help save this poor animal from life on the streets. When … Read more
The friendship between people and their dogs is always an incredible thing to witness, but even more so when that friendship also consists of years of hard work together. Sgt. Canvas is the combat dog veteran who stood loyally by her human Cpl. Moseley’s side throughout multiple tours in Afghanistan. Able to detect the scents of up to 70 kinds of bombs and other explosives, Moseley’s bravery served an important purpose to her team. Moseley recalls that having Canvas there … Read more
Summer is upon us, folks…and that means often unbearably hot days. Our four legged pals also get bogged down by the heat, but luckily there are easy ways to keep them cool. Ice molds and mini swimming pools, sure…but we’re talking a bit more basic than that. Air conditioning! Just like we humans enjoy that initial blast of cool air when we sit in a hot car, so too do our dogs! In the cute video below, we meet a … Read more
If you recall, we’ve posted a few videos of shelters workers making awesome videos to encourage people to adopt. There was that cute music video of Abba’s “Take A Chance On Me”, where shelter workers urge people to take a chance on shelter animals. And there was that video of the awesome dance that shelter workers do when one of their dogs get adopted! And now here’s another cute and very entertaining video for you to check out! Workers of … Read more
We’ve shared all kinds of videos of dogs pulling off some pretty amazing stunts, like that dog that could do a handstand beside their human! But these dogs, they just stepped up “tricks” a SERIOUS notch! These dogs were all participants in the Purina Surfing Competition. That’s right, dogs that know how to hang 10! These dogs can certainly give new meaning to “dog days of summer!” Not only do these dogs know how to surf, but they are among … Read more
Dogs are the best friend anyone could ever have. They are not just non-judgmental, they are unconditional and even optimistic when it comes to their two-legged buddies. Dogs see us in the best light possible. Here are a few words of wisdom your biggest fan would give you if they could talk. 🙂 #1 – Being you IS enough. #2 – It doesn’t matter what you wear, it’s what you do. #3 – Love isn’t blind, it just doesn’t care. #4 – Always … Read more
Dogs are one of the best friends you will ever have, but that doesn’t mean your relationship doesn’t take work. Building a bond with a dog can actually be quite challenging, especially if your best friend has a past life that wasn’t very nice. Here are 11 ways you can strengthen your bond with your dog – whether you just adopted him or you have owned him for 8 years. #1 – Train Together Positive reinforcement training is all about strengthening … Read more
When it comes time for family vacation, sometimes the four-legged family members aren’t always able to tag along. We miss our pets while we are away having fun, thinking about them often while we are apart. We wonder what they do to pass the time, and if we are forced to board them at a kennel this crosses our minds even more. When Igor the Bulldog’s dog dad knew that the family dog wasn’t going on a beach vacation with them, … Read more
For a dog that barely stood a chance of survival, it’s safe to say that she is quickly growing accustomed to a better life. Meet Belle, a Pit Bull that was living a truly terrifying life as a bait dog. This sweet and loving dog was tortured and abused, but she was given a new lease on life after being rescued by the Animal Cruelty Task Force of Ohio. Her new owner, Steffen Baldwin, is the founder of Animal Cruelty … Read more
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