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BREAKING NEWS RECALL – Carnivore Meat Company Recalls Vital Essentials Due to Listeria

Following on the heels of the Stella & Chewy’s recalls due to Listeria contamination, Carnivore Meat Company is voluntarily recalling two lots of its Vita Essentials raw frozen dog food due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was called into effect after the FDA (Federal Food and Drug Administration) tested product and it tested positive for Listeria. Effected Product Two lots are being recalled:   Vital Essentials Frozen Beef Tripe Patties UPC 33211 00809 Lot # 10930 Best … Read more

Homeless Mama PitBull Leads Rescuers To An Abandoned House. Under The Foundation They Get The Surprise Of A Lifetime.

Angels without wings live amongst us! Despite the fact that they didn’t really have much money, two kindhearted tenants fed a very pregnant and homeless Pit bull whom they named Sansa, what little food they had. One day, they realized that she had gone underneath the house to give birth to her pups so they quickly called Hope for Paws. Sansa was already outside with the two concerned tenants when our Hope For Paws Heroes, Lisa and Eldad arrived and … Read more

You HAVE To See How This Guy Is Woken Up Every Day… Oh My!

Although some dogs are too lazy to wake up early and just want to stay in bed all day, but other dogs wake up early, and when they’re up, they wants us to get up too! And I’m sure you’d agree that dogs are the most effective alarm clocks. That’s because they have no snooze button! The guy in the video below has one whiny alarm clock. His Husky wakes him up every day. The whiny Husky probably wants her … Read more

Surfing Therapy Dog Helps Heal Veterans & People With Disabilities

Not every dog has a mission the moment she is born, but Ricochet did. She was born into the “Puppy Prodigies Neo-natal & Early Learning Program” with the intentions of becoming a service dog for a person with a disability. Incredibly smart, Ricochet advanced through her training with ease. But, she had one tiny flaw…her love for chasing birds, which could be a risk to a person with a disability. The team made the difficult decision to withdraw her from the … Read more

Meet The 8 Courageous Canines Named Finalists for 2015 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards

America has spoken and following nearly 1 million votes cast by animal lovers across the country and a celebrity panel of dog lovers and experts, eight courageous canines have been named finalists in the 2015 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™, presented by the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation. These heroic canines each took top honors in their individual categories from a field of 171 initial nominees, and now America’s voters and a celebrity judging panel will determine which dog will … Read more

Ask A Vet: 6 Causes Of Canine Constipation

Constipation in dogs is defined by the inability to pass normal stools. The stool itself can be hard and dry when it is passed and sometimes, dogs strain and are unable to produce stool at all. There are many reasons for constipation. To make a normal stool, a dog must be eating, have the ability to digest and concentrate the waste normally, have an open passageway for the stool to proceed through, have the muscle movement to push stool forward, … Read more

Stressed During Finals Week? How About A Therapy Dog At School!

By now everyone, even non-dog owners, know the healing power of dogs. Therapy dogs are being used around the world in hospitals, children reading programs, retirement facilities, hospice, etc., to help ease people who are in emotional or physical distress. However most schools do not allow dogs except service dogs to be in the building during school hours. Until now. Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale, New Jersey invited therapy dogs into the building during finals week to help … Read more

From The Vet: Don’t Blame The Dog! 5 Diseases You Cannot Catch From Your Dog

We talk all the time about diseases you could catch from your dog, but have you ever thought about diseases that you cannot catch from your dog? There are a handful of diseases that raise eyebrows and sometimes get blamed on pets, and our poor, innocent, pets have been taking the rap for them this whole time! Here’s a list of illnesses that have been blamed on dogs erroneously. #1 – Pinworms Pinworms are a human parasite. They do not … Read more

6 Ways You Could Be Causing Your Dog’s Bad Behavior

When something goes wrong, it’s easy to blame the dog – after all, he can’t speak to defend himself! However, many times we humans inadvertently cause the very things we are trying to stop our dogs from doing. If you’ve made some of the mistakes listed below, don’t worry–we all have! The good news is that you can make some changes, but first, you have to be informed! Here are some ways you may be accidentally encouraging your dog’s most annoying habits: #1 … Read more

The Best Use Of An Electric Mixer EVER!

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

When They Found Her She Had Been Burned Alive. Now Rescued, This PitBull Needs A New Loving Home

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

Your Dog Should Eat Crickets… Yes, Crickets – But It’s Not What You Think

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

Stubborn Dog Withholds Kisses Until She Gets Her Treat

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

Dog Adopts Baby And Volunteers For Babysitting

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

Pug Throws Adorable Tantrum Because He Wants To Stay Up Late With Mommy

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

They Thought This Dog Was Drowning But Were Completely Surprised After They Rescued Her

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

Dog Sees Ball Pit For The First Time Ever And Completely Loses It

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

Talking With Olympians And The Dogs They Rescued From The Streets of Russia

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

5 Fun Games You Can Teach Your Dog To Play With You

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

Mom Asks This Dog What’s In His Mouth And His Reaction Is Priceless

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

Mini Pig And Pug Fall Instantly In Love At First Sight

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

Dog Has Hilarious Reaction As He Reluctantly Agrees To Take Medicine

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

A Boy with Autism Was About To Run Into The Street. Just Watch What His Service Dog Does!

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

Exhausted Dog Starts To Fall Asleep Sitting Up

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

15 Puppies Sleeping With Their Stuffies Is The CUTEST Thing You Will See All Day

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

Most Beautiful Dog Reunion After A Disaster…Ever

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

Rescued from Hurricane Katrina, Boxer Gets New Life Helping Others

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

Dog Rescued With Mouth And Legs Taped Shut – We Need To Find Who Did This

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

Bulldog Puppy Born With Half A Spine Just Wants To Love On Everybody

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

When Asked Who Made This Mess – Just Watch What This Boxer Does- HILARIOUS

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

None Is More Excited Than This Dog To Welcome His Human Home

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

Doctors Saw This Scared Dog Living In The Hospital Parking Lot And Called for Help – Wait Till You See Who Showed Up!

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

Boxer Adorably Fails At Trying To Drink Water From A Coffee Mug

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

They Turn The Corner And See This – Your Jaw Would Drop Too!

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

Dog Walker Finds Poodle Tied To Tree With Worst Case Of Abuse Rescuers Have Ever Seen

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

9-Year-Old Girl Battling A Brain Tumor Gets A Very Special Birthday Gift From Make-A-Wish Foundation

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

This Is What Happens When 16 Basenji Puppies Live Under One Roof

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

15 Dog Breeds That Are Independent Companions

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

What To Do If You See A Dog In A Hot Car

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

This Dog Will Entertain You With His Musical Trick As Long As You Pay Him With Treats!

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

Autistic Boy Never Felt Loved Until This Pit Bull Changed His Life

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

GONE VIRAL: What This Cop Did for a 75 lb. Dog Has People Everywhere Talking. I’m In Awe!!!

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

Dog and Seal Exchange Hellos On The Beach–With Noses Touching!

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

Ask A Dog Trainer – Can I Get My Dog To Stop Barking At Other Dogs?

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

Homeless Dog Scared And Hiding In Underground Sewer System Meets Rescuers Who Won’t Give Up On Her

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

Garbage Man Was Emptying Trash When He Heard A Cry. What He Found Broke My Heart.

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

6 Gross And Scary Reasons We Need To Pick Up Our Dogs’ Poop

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

After His Wife Left Him With Nothing But The Dog, Man Becomes Inspired By His Best Friend

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

Firefighters Spring Into Action When A Dog Is Found Locked In A Hot Car

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

Grumpy Dog Makes Hilarious Sound When You Interrupt His Beauty Sleep

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