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It really is crazy how parenting a dog has changed over the years. Twenty years ago, we had no idea dogs needed any dental care at all and now we know they need daily or at least weekly oral care to help keep them healthy. It can be a real struggle to fit in everything we need to do to keep our dogs health every week. But getting Fluffy to sit still for dental care, especially if it’s a new … Read more
Celebrating the holidays just isn’t the same unless you include your fur babies. But finding ways to incorporate your pups into the festivities without stressing them out can be difficult. The stress of having a Christmas tree in the house alone can be enough to send even a well mannered dog over the edge. All those smells, food, and people can be enough to overstimulate most dogs. That’s why planning ahead with a few dog-friendly activities can be good for … Read more
Any time that you are away from those that you love, there’s nothing quite like that warm welcome home to make you feel good. For brave men and women that serve their country, coming home to those who missed you is a feeling like no other–whether that’s humans or animals. Dogs are great about letting you know how much they care about you, just like the sweet dogs in this video who really missed their dad! From the moment they … Read more
In Thailand, a puppy got away from his mom and ended up getting stuck in a storm drain. Thankfully, the people around the area called for help when they heard the puppy’s cries and noticed the distressed mother dog. The cops then responded to the call. In the video, you will see one of the police officers going inside the storm drain to rescue the poor pup. And while the rescuers are doing their best to save the puppy, the … Read more
When we are little, there are things that bring us comfort whenever they are around. And the same goes for animals, providing them a sense of security that they crave from these inanimate objects. For Luca the Alaskan Malamute puppy, she has done something rather unique that her owner recently shared online… and instantly it’s gaining lots of attention for it’s super adorable factor. When Luca was just 8 weeks of age, Karissa (Luca’s owner) passed her down a stuffed … Read more
We humans love dogs, so much so that they’re known as “Man’s best friend.” But as it turns out, lots of other animals love having canine companions, too! Here are 18 amazing interspecies relationships that will make your heart melt, because they prove what you already knew was true: our loyal, lovable dogs make the world a much better place, for both man and beast. 1. This little monkey loves puppy snuggles. I mean, can you blame him? View post on … Read more
UPDATE 1/14/15: COOKIE IS UP FOR ADOPTION!! According to the Houston Humane Society, Cookie is now available for adoption: GREAT NEWS!!! We are excited to announce Cookie, the puppy dragged, jerked, and thrown by her previous owner (and caught on video), has started the next chapter of her journey. Houston Humane Society transferred her to one of our rescue partners Adore Houston yesterday. While she was at the shelter, we spayed her, kept her up to date on puppy vaccines, and had … Read more
Humans are thrilled to see this season’s celebrity around Christmastime, but our pooches like to get a word–er, bark–in with Kris Kringle, too! Has your puppy been a good boy/girl all year long? Here are twelve pups who want to make sure that they get the gifts they’ve been drooling over come Christmas morning! And we want to know, would you take your dog to go see Santa?? 1. These brothers are so excited, they don’t even know where to … Read more
In Paraná, Brazil, a murdered man’s two dogs refused to leave their owner’s dead body even after the coroners loaded the man’s body to the van to be transported to the morgue. Police were called to the location, and when they got to the area, there they found the man’s two dogs guarding him. A day has already passed, but the dogs refused to leave the victim’s body. The poor dogs look tired and confused, probably wondering what happened to … Read more
One of the challenges that a puppy faces is conquering the stairs. When you’re a little dog, the stairs seems like an intimidating figure that’s really hard to conquer. However, the little dog in the video below has already conquered the stairs. He may be little but he’s definitely not scared of it. In fact, he has a very peculiar way of running down the stairs! Check out the video below! Awwww…what a cutie! But I wonder why he runs … Read more
We consider dogs and cats as family members. We include them in celebrating special occasions, and cherish the friendship and loyalty they give to us. Many of us even consider our dogs and cats as our therapists and the best of friends! They are so good in cheering us up and comforting us when we are sad, and especially when we are sick. The Juravinski Hospital, a hospital located in Canada, understands how pets can affect a person’s health. So … Read more
Move over elves, this year, Santa has a different kind of helper – adorable dogs and cats! Although we are quite sure that if real dogs and cats were helping out at the North Pole there would be a lot less work going on, this video is absolutely perfect! Santa even rewards the pups with well-deserved treats as they work! Nice job Santa! Admit, we all have one of these guys at work… And of course, cats are quality control…who … Read more
Just a few days more to go and it’s Christmas. Have you done your Christmas shopping already? While we are all busy with the Holiday season, making lists, buying gifts, decorating our houses, and putting up Christmas trees, there are homeless animals out there who are still wishing to have a home and a family. The Animal Welfare League Australia (AWLA) has a campaign for homeless pets this festive season. To encourage people to adopt and give homeless animals a … Read more
Everyone, meet Romeo–an abused dog who’s looking for a loving, forever home. Romeo has a beautiful smile–especially with his adorable underbite. Romeo had a rough start in life. He has scars around his mouth because a cruel person bound shut his muzzle. Romeo is sometimes called Nervous Nelly because he gets nervous easily. He quivers and paces occasionally–which is probably a result of the abuse he experienced. But now Romeo is showing everyone that he is worthy of your love. … Read more
We train our dogs to do tricks, and we take videos of them to document their progress and their accomplishments. However, things don’t always go as planned. Some dogs get camera-shy and fail to perform the trick. However, some dogs just completely surprise us with something even more amazing! Just like the two dogs in the video below! In the video, one dog tries to do a trick by flipping a treat off his nose and catching it. But then … Read more
Is your dog the jealous type? Is he possessive of you? We’ve seen dogs who easily get jealous. There was even that one dog who didn’t like it when his parents kiss. However the dog in the video below gets so jealous, even if it’s not real dog that her mom is kissing. Annie the dog saw her mom kissing a photo of a dog in the computer screen. And since she wants her mom’s kisses all to herself, she’s … Read more
A puppy who almost drowned and was saved by two amazing men was so happy that he got rescued. The poor pup was seen struggling to stay afloat and above water in what looks to be a bottom of a bridge. We have no details as to what happened, why and how the pup got down there. Thankfully, two brave men went down to rescue him. After the dog was rescued, he is so happy and thankful to the men … Read more
TO NOTE: Always, check with your vet first if you think your dog might have allergies to the ingredients in this recipe or if you think there is anything that could cause an issue. They are your best source for information. This is intended as a treat for your pet, not a replacement for a balanced diet. This is a fun treat your dog will enjoy – no matter how young or old! Whether it be a special occasion or just … Read more
Have you ever heard your cat or dog trying to talk? We’ve seen videos of cats and dogs who can talk like humans, like that famous talking Husky named Mishka who can say a couple of words and phrases like, “Hello” and “I love you”. And since we love watching and listening to pets who can talk like humans, BuzzFeed, in association with America’s Funniest Videos, put together video clips and made an awesome video compilation of dogs and cats … Read more
Dogs can be so sneaky sometimes. Whenever dogs steal something, they usually wait until there are no witnesses around. And when the coast is clear, they quickly grab whatever it is they wanna steal, and then make a quick getaway! However, there are some dogs who are not so talented in being sneaky. Just like the dog in the video below. This dog found a toilet paper roll in the bathroom and he goes ahead to steal it. But little … Read more
For dog lovers like us, nothing says (er–barks?) “Merry Christmas” quite like an adorable pup who is channeling the spirit of Kris Kringle himself. Like Santa Claus, dogs bring us bags full of goodies–snuggles, love, play, joy, and the occasional slimy, drool-covered chew toy–all year long. Yappy Ball-idays! 1.’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the land… “Only one ear fits inside, Ma…” 2.Were twelve doggy Santas with red hats so grand. “Look! Carolers!” 3. This wise Santa has seen Christmases … Read more
One of the hardest things that a dog lover does almost every day is leave their dogs at home to go to work. It’s hard for us to leave them all alone… and just imagine how hard it must be for them to see us go! The dogs in the video below are doing everything they can to prevent their beloved human from leaving the house. One of them keeps barking, the other grabs the woman’s coat and is not … Read more
Most commercially available pet foods are balanced for all stages of life for pets and do not require supplementation, at least not for survival. Premium pet foods are often even more than balanced. Make sure that you know what is in the food you feed before you add anything more. For more on this see 6 Questions You Need To Ask About Your Dog’s Food. Too much of a good thing can be worse than not enough. There is so … Read more
Does your dog make you a better person? Most, if not all, dog owners say that their dogs have made them a better person. So one prison in America, the Fulton County Jail, in partnership with the Fulton County Animal Services, put that to the test by setting up scheme where prison inmates are paired with dogs from the shelter. The dogs are with them 24 hours a day–there to keep them company. They call this program the Canine Cellmates. … Read more
If you haven’t noticed, dogs are getting more and more independent these days. We’ve seen them do things with no human assistance at all. They can hold their own lead and walk themselves, they can open the door to get in and out of the house, and they have even figured out how to open the fridge to get some food. The Dodo created this video compilation to show you how independent dogs are these days. Just like this fella … Read more
We love our dogs unconditionally from the day we take them home until the fur around their muzzles turns gray. But there is something about a puppy that is so undeniably irresistible, it sometimes makes us wish that they could stay that little furever! 1. For starters, there’s the obvious cute factor. Resist patting this little pup? #fail 2. Their ears and paws are extra big. “The better to hear you with, my dear!” 3. And they’e just sho flerffy! Is this little guy even real? … Read more
Rescue From The Hart is a non-profit, animal rescue group based in Los Angeles. Together with local & global communities, they work to raise awareness, effect change, & end pet overpopulation. Just recently, they were contacted about a severely abused dog. The poor dog was intentionally starved by a cruel person. This dog was at the brink of death; she was just skin and bones when they rescued her. She was so malnourished that her organs started shutting down. A … Read more
You can’t stop talking about her. You show everyone you meet pictures of her. She is your pride and joy. Your pup may not be your actual flesh and blood, but you love her like she is your baby. 1.You begin to snap dozens of snoozing shots. It starts simply enough: you begin by taking pictures of him sleeping in hilarious places to show all your friends via social media.”He fell asleep in the laundry basket, all by himself!” #puppylove #omgsooocute #laundrybasketpuppy #lol … Read more
We’ve seen ultrasounds of human fetus’ before, but what about a dog? Have you ever seen a dog fetus? If not, prepare to be amazed! This video by the National Geographic Channel shows us the evolution of a dog fetus inside its mother’s womb. You can see how tiny the fetus is, and although she’s not yet fully developed, the major and vital parts can already be clearly seen. You can see her head, ears, eyes, tail, and limbs. It’s … Read more
In Korea, buying, selling, and eating dog meat is legal. Dogs are raised in dog meat farms so they can be slaughtered for their meat. The only hope that these poor dogs have are organizations like the Humane Society International and Aniband. Aniband is a non-profit animal rescue organization established in Seoul,Korea. Their mission is to prevent cruelty to animals, provide shelter and care for homeless animals, and promote public awareness about animal welfare issues. Aniband, together with Doggie Protective … Read more
(Note: Always be careful what you feed your dog! Please educate yourself on what kinds of foods are dangerous and what qualifies as safe, dog-friendly options to give your pup before feeding her “human food”!) We hope you had a happy Thanksgiving! If you’re suffering from a turkey hangover, you’ll be able to relate to these ten tuckered-out, turkey-loving canines! 1. First there’s this dog, who’s about to lapse into a food coma. Three words, my friends: Tryp-to-phan. Or “stuffed and lazy.” Or “I love food.” … Read more
Imagine a life spent in fear and uncertainty…not knowing what it’s like to be loved and cared for. That’s how stray dogs feel. They don’t have a place to call home, they have to find food for themselves, and they have to watch their backs. Sometimes they beg for food, but some people would just shoo or chase them away, and some cruel people would even hurt them. So when stray dogs get rescued, most of them have no idea … Read more
If you’re anything like me, you love when your dog is next to you. I like knowing that my dog wants to be around me, almost like their way of letting me know that they are right there just in case I want to reach down and pet them at any given moment. That’s one of the things that you love the most, right? Well, for one man in Texas, this was the very reason he gave his dog away … Read more
When it comes to playfulness, it’s usually the dogs who keep on annoying the cats just because they want to play. However, it seems to be opposite in the video below. This time it’s the kitty who’s annoying the dog! The small kitty wants a piggy back ride, and she’s already hanging on to the dog’s fur. But this dog is not having any of it! This doggy refuses to give the kitty a piggy back ride! Watch the video … Read more
Animal Aid Unlimited in India is an organization that rescues strays off the streets. Often times they receive calls for dogs that are worn down, neglected, or trapped and unable to escape. But this rescue is like nothing they’d ever seen in all their experiences. In the back of an old and abandoned truck, they found a female dog, a curled pile of mange that almost looked like a stone statue, unmoving and still–barely breathing. The rescue workers brought her … Read more
We can never understand how people could just abandon their dogs. Dogs are family, they’re very loyal friends–how do some people bear the thought of leaving a defenseless family member behind? But thanks to rescuers like the Tunica Humane Society, abandoned dogs are getting a second chance of having a loving forever home. In August 2015, the Tunica Humane Society rescued a total of 19 dogs from an abandoned tenant house in Coahoma County, Mississippi. When they got to the … Read more
Cranberries are a wonderful food with many health benefits including lowering risk of urinary tract infections, improved immune function, decreasing blood pressure and even helping prevent certain types of cancer. In addition, a half cup only contains 25 calories! Sounds great doesn’t it? So next time you are at your vet’s, ask if your dog would benefit from having a bit of cranberry added to their diet. They can tell you how much your dog should get a day. Here … Read more
If you were given a choice, would you choose a purebred dog or a mixed breed? Most people would choose pure breeds over mixed breeds. That’s why most mixed breed dogs in shelters and adoption events go unnoticed. Some people would even rather buy pure breed puppies than save a homeless senior dog. An organization in Peru has seen that happen so many times. So they decided to take action. They wanted to let people see that mixed breed dogs … Read more
It’s happened to all of us dog owners before. You walk in after a long day, you’re stressed out, tired, hungry, and want nothing more than to lay down on the couch and relax in front of your TV with your dog by your side. Most dogs, with the exception of those rascals who can’t be tamed, are pretty good for the most part whenever we are away. But, there are some dogs who have a kryptonite that they can’t … Read more
I don’t know about you, but watching dogs doing things in slow motion has always fascinated me. Not only are they entertaining and amusing to look at, you can also learn a great deal about dogs when you observe them doing things in slow motion. Like that slow motion video of a dog drinking water, where we learned that dogs actually scoop the water out using their tongues. But the best thing about slow motion videos is that they’re hilarious! … Read more
Those who have tried to fight sleep know that most of the time, sleep wins. It’s not just humans who struggle to stay awake, it’s dogs too! For some reason, some dogs will seriously fight the urge to just lay down and take a nap. We have no idea why, but what we know is that they look absolutely hilarious when they do. America’s Funniest Videos, in association with BuzzFeed, created this video compilation of dogs who have lost the … Read more
Have you ever seen your dog attacking or barking at a random, inanimate object? We don’t know what it is that dogs see in some inanimate objects that make them either fear it or attack it. There must be something about those objects that we just don’t see. America’s Funniest Videos, in association with BuzzFeed, created this video compilation of dogs versus inanimate objects. Just like this doggy: In this compilation, we get to see dogs battling and struggling with … Read more
Everyone, meet Tumbles–a six-week-old pup who just got a new 3D printed wheelchair! Little Tumbles was born without front legs. When he was just two-weeks-old, his previous owners decided to surrender him to Friends of the Shelter Dogs (FOSD)–a shelter located in Athens Ohio. They were worried that Tumbles won’t be fed properly since it’s hard for him to compete with the rest of the litter due to his condition. Posted by Friends of the Shelter Dogs on Monday, October 19, … Read more
Ruby is a pure breed working sheep dog. She once belonged to a farmer who paid a lot of money to get her, expecting her to excel in sheep-herding. But Ruby wasn’t born for that. So when she failed as sheep dog, the coldhearted farmer got mad at her and beat her. Ruby didn’t understand what she did wrong. Then the farmer decided he didn’t want her any more, and almost did the unthinkable. She got so scared that she wet … Read more
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE a happy ending. It’s something that makes me smile, and if you’re anything like me, then you’ll really love this one. These two dogs, Abby and Riley, were just strays picked up off the streets, but when they got to the shelter they weren’t going to let anything keep them apart. Abby shocked everyone when she would routinely scale her kennel, escaping so that she could just be next to her best … Read more
Sometimes our eyes can play tricks on us, and things are just not how we see them. It turns out it’s not just humans who experience that, dogs do too–especially since their eyesight is not as good than ours. The dog in the video below sees a bone in his dish, but for some reason he just can’t grab it. Well that’s because the bone is just a drawing. But this cutie is convinced that the bone is real and … Read more
The Poughkeepsie Police Department (a small city north of New York City) is getting a new officer this week. Like most police dogs, she is well-muscled and sleek. Unlike most k9s, she’s just 60 pounds with a smiling mouth, lolling tongue and a lovely caramel-and-white coat. Kiah is not just fighting crime, but also stereotypes as she becomes the first-ever pit bull to be “employed” by the police department. She graduates from a special K9 training school this Friday. She … Read more
Even if you lose everything that you own, you will never lose your dog’s loyalty. Your dog will always be by your side regardless if you are rich or poor. But when you have lost everything, when you have very little food left, it can be a struggle to feed both yourself and your beloved dog. The Grace Episcopal Church in Lockport understands that dilemma, so aside from giving food for people in need, they now have a Pet Food … Read more
Everyone, meet Ray “Snarles”! Ray Snarles is named after Ray Charles because just like the famous singer, this sweet dog is blind. Ray had both of his eyes removed when he was two-years-old because he had glaucoma. But sadly, Ray’s owner passed away. He is now under the care of K9 Guidance to Inclusion–a special center focused in rehabilitating dogs and training them. K9 Guidance to Inclusion’s owner, Christopher Brauer, and his fiance, Brittany Robinson, are Ray’s foster parents. Posted … Read more
Loving an old dog is truly a privilege. We’ve all seen heartbreaking stories of old dogs whose “owners” discard them on city streets or deposit them at the local pound in favor a new, bouncy puppy. These individuals have a lot to learn about loyalty and love yet in life. Senior dogs are a wonderful part of the family. If you’re sharing your heart and home with a senior dog, you know their needs change as the years tick by. … Read more
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