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Reasons Behind 8 Weird (And Gross!) Dog Behaviors

Dogs do some things that seem pretty weird to us humans…and sometimes it’s things we find downright disgusting or annoying. But why do they do them? Canine behaviorists spend their lives trying to answer that very question. While we may never know for sure about some of these, thanks to research, we definitely know more than we used to about these strange behaviors. #1 – The “Guilty” Face Does your dog look just downright pitiful when you come home and … Read more

5 Cute Things Dogs Do That Could Actually Be A Cry For Help

  Dogs do some truly amusing things. Most of their antics are harmless and fun, but there are a few that we, as humans, perceive as laughable that can actually signify a health related issue. Here are some that might raise red flags: #1 – Scooting People laugh at a dog dragging his rear on the floor and there is even a carpet cleaner commercial that highlights it, but actually scooting is not normal if it happens more than occasionally. … Read more

When This Elephant Ran At This Dog I Didn’t Know What Was Going To Happen

Isn’t it amazing how two very different animals become friends? It makes us wonder how they communicate with each other, how they are able to form such a bond. We humans need words to understand each other, but animals–no words needed. Action says it all. Take for example this friendship between a baby elephant and a dog. This lonely baby elephant named Yindee was torn apart from his mother after some people kidnapped him. This happened in Thailand. Fortunately, there … Read more

12 Dog Breeds With “Type A” Personalities

Competitive, impatient and sensitive – these are three commonly used words to describe people with Type A personalities. In dogs, we see these traits as active, intense and reactive. Dogs with Type A personalities are often sensitive to their owners, reactive and sometimes aggressive toward strangers and other animals and very active and high drive. These breeds typically excel at various jobs and sports and are recommended for experienced owners. They may be intense, but they’re great dogs. #1 – … Read more

10 Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina- Never Before Seen Raw Footage of Dog Rescues

On August 23, 2005, Hurricane Katrina whipped through the southern states – it became one of the five deadliest hurricanes in United States History, with winds up to 174mph and 1,833 fatalities. What this number does not include, are the thousands of pets that were lost during the storm. Over 600,000 animals were killed or stranded due to the hurricane. For those that were stranded, help was needed. Volunteers came from all over the country to help save and hopefully … Read more

VIRAL Commercial – Wait Until You See The Ending Of This Tearjerker

Every once in a while there is a commercial that just “gets” to you – that feels like it was made for the greater good, and not just to sell products (like those Budweiser Clydesdale commercials you won’t admit make you cry). This commercial, coming from Argentina, is unique. It has absolutely no words, for starters. Verbal or written (until the very end). The music is similar to the music in Disney and Pixar’s Up!, which just grabs you even … Read more

GONE VIRAL: This Pug Was STOLEN from Her Mommy. Just Try Not To Tear Up When They Reunite!

We love our dogs, and the thought of them being stolen is something we would never, ever want to think about. Thankfully sometimes dogs that are stolen eventually end up in good hands, and if the dogs are properly identified then they can be reunited with their loving owners. When Kate Witham’s home was broken into, she was devastated, but mostly because her pug, Lola, had been taken. But her prayers were answered, because she received a phone call from … Read more

Important Words And Their Definitions… As Told By Your Dog

Dogs are funny in the ways that they have their own interpretations of the words that we say. For the most part, we know they have a pretty good understanding of the word “no”… even during those times when we seriously question it, like walking in to find them doing something we definitely remember telling them “no” about. Now thanks to Tickld.com, they’ve come up with some of the world’s most important words and their definitions… as told by your … Read more

Badly Injured Dog Saved One Hour Before Euthanization

The wonderful people at Vet Ranch has once again saved another poor dog’s life. This time, they saved a badly injured dog who was about to be euthanized. They named the injured, scared dog Gregor, or Greg for short. Greg was so terrified that he didn’t trust anyone. Greg was badly injured and he was going to be euthanized at the pound. Thankfully, the people at Vet Ranch took him in and took care of him. WARNING: The video below … Read more

QUIZ: How Smart Is Your Dog?

We all know that intelligence is only one of the wonderful characteristics of dogs. Their love, loyalty, and compassion are just some of the other reason we love our beloved pups. But in this fun quiz, you’ll find just how your dog stacks up brains category. Tell us the answer you got in the comments, and whether or not you agree! This quiz was created by our friends at BarkPost. Tell us in the comments below how your dog faired, … Read more

How To Cure Bad Doggie Breath

I adore almost everything about my dog. I love her sweet face and fluffy tail. I love the way her ears swing around like little satellites when she hears my husband getting home from work. I even love the way she nudges me with her soft wet nose at 5 AM everyday to wake me up. But I don’t love her stinky breath. I’m super sensitive to smells, and bad dog breath has no place in our lives. I worry … Read more

Woman Dedicates Her Life To Saving Dogs, With Over 1,400 Rescued In Just 4 Years!

For some people who love animals, they want to do whatever they can to save them. Some donate to animal charities, take in dogs from shelters that heartless owners have cast aside, or even volunteer their time to helping animals. Whatever the cause may be, we all know that the overpopulation of dogs in the world is staggering, and each and every day poor, defenseless dogs are euthanized simply for just existing. It’s cruel and unfair, and for one woman … Read more

Abandoned Puppies Gets Fostered By A Capybara

We just love how animals get along together and form an inseparable bond–especially when a female adopts baby animals of another species. We’ve seen cats adopting puppies, but have you seen a rodent adopt a litter of puppies? Everyone, meet Cheesecake–a Capybara who is fostering a litter of puppies who were abandoned by their mother. For those who don’t know, the Capybara is the world’s largest rodent. They weigh an average of 77 to 146 pounds. Some people even have … Read more

Dog Steals His Owner’s Glasses And Can’t Figure Out What’s So Funny

When we catch our pets stealing something from us, they usually look guilty. They either run and hide to avoid confrontation, or they put on an adorable guilty face that we just can’t bear to get mad at! Just like that cute Frenchie who looked so guilty when his mommy asked him who chewed the pen! But this Cockapoo who stole his mommy’s glasses doesn’t look guilty at all! He even has the audacity to flaunt and wear the stolen … Read more

What Dogs Really Do When No One’s Watching

Have you ever wondered what your dogs really do when you leave them alone at home? Some people are so curious what their dogs do that they leave a camera to check on what their dogs are up to when no one’s watching. And I gotta say, some of the footage are quite shocking and hilarious at the same time! You see, some dogs make the most out of being home alone. When the door closes, and when they know … Read more

Little Girl Can Speak To Dogs

I wish I was Sierra. This little girl knows dog language and she speaks it fluently! I also want to be able to communicate well with my dogs too! Now, I wonder if there are a lot of dog dialects. Does the German Shepherd speak a different language than let’s say, a Dutch Shepherd. Can the Belgian Malinois understand the German Shepherd and do all Poodles speak French? Could there be a universal dog language like English? Source: Child speaks … Read more

After This Stray Dog Saved Her Life, Woman Makes It Her Mission To Find Her Again

For Georgia Bradley, she was just a regular twenty something woman on vacation in Greece living in the moment. While on a beach one evening in Crete, two men approached her and asked her to join them for a drink, but when she politely declined things took an ugly turn. One of the men suddenly grabbed her by the arm and as she feared for her life she began to scream. Then, out of nowhere, a black stray dog burst … Read more

This Is What Happens (In Slow Motion) Every Time A Dog Hears Another Dog Bark – Pretty Amazing!

It seems like whenever dogs hear other dogs bark, it elicits an extreme reaction from all of them! Depending on how big the dog is who heard the bark, different emotions will show. Most have this scared, astonished look in their faces with their eyes growing bigger and they get ready to take flight. Others seem like they grit their teeth, a look of determination on their faces and take a defense stance. Truly interesting! Most of the faces are … Read more

5 Things That Will Help Your New Dog Adjust

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

When They Let Their Dog Out At A Party, This Happened… For Hours…

“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

See Who Won The First Annual Pet Parent’s Choice Awards

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

Rescued From A Puppy Mill, You Won’t Be Able To Guess What Is Hiding Under This Fur.

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

Dog Totally Surprises His Owner During His Cancer Treatment

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

Her Fight to Free Dogs From Chains Will Leave You Speechless. Just Listen To These Lyrics!

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

Meet Titti! The Dog Who Loves To Go Diving With Her Human!

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

TRENDING: Are There Really “Wires” in This Popular Name Brand Dog Food?

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

Lost Dogs Who Found Their Way Home–Grab A Tissue For This One!

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

After Thinking Their Dog Was Dead, He’s Driven 3,000 Miles To Be Reunited With His Family

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

This Sweet Dog Takes Care Of Orphaned Animals At The City Zoo

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

Dog In Shelter for 9 Years Is FINALLY Adopted! Watch What He Does!

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

This Pitbull Is Proving To Everyone That Fighting Dogs Can Be Rehabilitated

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

Group Surprises Homeless Veteran With Terminal Cancer By Finding His Lost Service Dog

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

It’s Not Every Day That A Dog Encounters An Orca!

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

Should Schools Have Therapy Dogs?

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

If I Am Ever Shipwrecked, I Hope These Dogs Are There To Rescue ME!

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

Collapsed Street Puppy Recovers From Distemper

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

Do I Need To Test My Dog For Heartworms Every Year?

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

GONE VIRAL: Homeless Dog Rescued, But There’s More To This Story Than Meets The Eye!

Sweet Gracie was homeless, pregnant, and scheduled to euthanized. After just a couple months at Vet Ranch, Gracie made an amazing transformation. This video is a bit long, but it’s absolutely unforgettable! In only a couple months, its been viewed on YouTube over 700,000 times! If you’re interested in supporting the work of Vet Ranch, please visit their site here. They are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We all know there is no shortage of pets in need, so every … Read more

A New Way To Adopt? Dog Trainer Offers Trained Rescue Dogs for Sale

One of the main reasons some people will not adopt is that oftentimes, rescue dogs come without much training. Regardless of age, they usually have bad habits and may not even know basic obedience. Jennie Jones, owner of Kindred Spirits Dog Training in Wartrace, Tennessee, has decided to do something about this, hopefully creating more adopters from people that would normally shy away from a shelter dog. In her program, “Saved and Trained,” she selects, trains and socialize rescue dogs … Read more

QUIZ: How Good of a Dog Parent Are You?

Our friends at BarkPost put together an awesome quiz we had a blast taking! Tell us in the comments below what kind of parent you are! 🙂 Of course, this is just a fun quiz, but there are some great lessons in it. Make sure you’re seeing your vet for regular wellness visits. He or she is the best person to tell you whether or not you’re REALLY being a good dog parent. 🙂

Football Team Helps Dogs Get Adopted By Inviting Them During Training

Are you a football fan? Well after watching this video, I really admired this football team. The Cleveland Browns football team have always had this affinity to dogs–especially since their mascot is a Bullmastiff named Swagger. Now during their training camps, the team has invited shelter dogs in their training camp. Why? So they can get adopted! The Northeast Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is hosting this mobile adoption event, and they call it the “Puppy … Read more

This Video Of Puppies Meeting Baby Animals Will Make Your Entire Week!

Just like human babies, puppies go through a lot of challenges when they face the world. And it’s so cute watching them face these challenges for the first time. If you recall, we featured a video of puppies learning to do things for the first time, and that was absolutely adorable! Now here’s something that is so cute, it will definitely make you squeal! HuffPost Partner Studio and Purina Puppy Chow made this video of puppies are facing another challenge: … Read more

Big Dogs Who Think They’re Small Enough To Be Lapdogs

This video just made my day complete! Heavy on the “funny” too!! These ginormous doggies actually think they’re lapdogs! I love how one daddy braced himself when his big boy took a running jump to lie down on top of him – absolutely hilarious!! I’d react in the same way too, if I was in his shoes! Golly, these big boys are sure loved a lot because their parents don’t complain no matter how big and heavy their baby “elephants” … Read more

This Dog Taking A Selfie With His Human Is Just Hilarious!

Be honest, how many selfie photos do you have of your and your dog? A lot, right? Well we don’t blame you. We dog lovers just love taking pictures of our beloved canine companions. We can’t get enough of their adorable faces! Besides, we are so proud to post their cute photos in Facebook or in Instagram! They are our babies after all! Now this guy is about to take a selfie photo with his dog. He moved backward to … Read more

Their Dog Ran Up To A Wild Deer And What Happened Next Broke The Laws Of Nature

“And so Madame, you’re back in my territory once again, eh? You know, you’re not allowed here. You leave me no choice then, I need to chase you away…Eeeks! She’s chasing me, she’s chasing meeee!! Okay, now we’re chasing each other – this is funnnn!!” Cute little pup, he actually thought the doe was playing with him but it seemed like she was protecting her doe. It’s a good thing she never caught him otherwise, she could’ve hurt our cute … Read more

While His Owner Rides His Motorcycle, This Dog Cruises In His Own Ride

Does your dog love to go for a car ride? Most (if not all) dogs love to go for car rides. They stick their heads out the window and let their ears, jowls, and tongue blow in the wind. And their faces look like they’re having the best day ever! The dog in the video below is going for a ride–and it’s no ordinary ride! While his owner is riding a motorcycle, he rides in his own car! Well, his … Read more

Little Dog Will Do Whatever It Takes To Get Her Ball Out Of The Pool

“Oh no, my ball!! Oh dear, it fell in the pool! No problem, I’ll go get it, I can walk on water you know, watch me!” Actually, this cute little dog did walk on water. Well, sort of! It’s a good thing there’s a net but what’s interesting is that the net has big holes in them yet, this little girl is so agile, she was able to get across, get the ball and come back out the pool without … Read more

Dog Auditions For Saturday Night Live And Jaws Drop

Dogs are natural comedians. They make us laugh everyday with their silly actions and goofy faces. In fact, I think dogs are so much better at making people laugh than some comedians out there! Anyway, do you guys watch Saturday Night Live (SNL)? Well this dog is trying to audition for that TV show and somehow his audition video got “leaked”. It’s not really leaked cos his human was the one who uploaded the video on Youtube. Watch the audition … Read more

EMERGENCY ALERT – This Dog Needs A Home NOW.

The World Animal Awareness Society (WA2S) is helping Anna Barbosa of  Houston K911 Rescue get a message out about a very special stray dog in Dotson Park located in Houston, Texas. “There are dogs literally everywhere,” says Tom McPhee, producer and director for WA2S. “This gently dog needs to have some immediate attention, but everybody’s filed up.” It is suspected that Houston has more than one million stray dogs. The rescues are doing all they can, but there are just too … Read more

Dog Loses Consciousness In His Owner’s Arms. Then The Vet Does Something Incredible.

WARNING: This video may be very difficult and painful to watch. This video got me crying right from the very beginning. This is an episode of Animal Planet’s Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet, and in this episode a homeless woman named Willamae brings her dying dog to the vet. In the video, you will see Willamae’s 14-year-old dog named Chico lose consciousness in her arms. Dr. Jeff and his Planned Pethood Plus team need to act fast to save the … Read more

College Girls Find Nearly 100 Dead Dogs on Detroit Highways, Dedicate Free Time To Solving WHY

Your college years should be full of fun and friends, but for the “Highway Girls” – best friends Jessica Petty and Stephanie Birrell – they have spent theirs trying to uncover the dark secret behind the mysterious deaths of dozens of dogs and a few barely alive, that they have found along the highways in Detroit, Michigan. Executive Director of the World Animal Awareness Society (WA2) and American Strays series Producer & Director, Tom McPhee, documents them as they try … Read more