Owner Makes Her Cats Their Own Tiny Living Room Complete With A Cat-Sized Couch
When it comes to our cats, we only want the best. That usually means that we go above and beyond to make them as comfy as possible within our homes. After finding herself with a little extra time during the current COVID-19 pandemic, one cat owner decided it was the perfect time to do something fun for her sweet little fur babies. Tatiana Givenchy decided that the pandemic was a great time to do some DIY work in order to create a kitty couch and living area for her two cats, Leeta and Lyla. She shared photos of the creation on her Instagram....
Stray Kitten Follows The Family’s Dog Home During Their Walk
It is often said by cat owners that they didn’t pick their cats, their cats picked them. If you’ve ever been lucky enough to have a cat, you know this to be true. Cats will often pick who gets to be their family, and one adorable little kitten decided that he wanted to be adopted by the Nienaber family. Jon Nienaber, and his wife Leslie, would often walk their dog for walks through their Cleveland neighborhood. The part of Cleveland where they lived is known to have a lot of stray or feral cats. It wasn’t an uncommon sight...
Grumpy Instagram Dog Is Chewbacca’s Doppelganger
When we think of grumpy animals, the first animals that come to mind are cats. Who could forget the original “Grumpy Cat” (RIP) who became quite famous for his permanent scowl? But the newest animal who is becoming quite popular for having a very annoying expression is actually a grumpy dog. The 2-year-old Brussels griffon is named Bouche Lee, and besides becoming well-known for his grumpy look, he is also gaining attention for his resemblance to Chewbacca – but if Chewbacca were giving you the stink eye. The pup has his own...
Baby Stoats Meet For The First Time And Become Best Friends
You’ve probably heard of such animals as badgers, otters, ferrets, martens, minks, and wolverines, but have you ever heard of a stoat? Well, apparently these little animals are a short-tailed weasel-like animal who belongs to the mustelids family of carnivorous varmints – including the other animals listed above. They usually don’t grow very big, but when they’re babies, they are quite small and adorable! Photo: Wikimedia Commons There was one little baby stoat that stole hearts in a video. The little ermine had been...
Returning more animals home: has your animal shelter joined Petco Love Lost yet?
In case you missed it, Petco Love (formerly Petco) has been busy making changes to help keep more people and pets together! In fact, they just launched Petco Love Lost (formerly Finding Rover), a national resource to help easily reunite lost pets using their patented facial recognition technology. Pet companies, animal welfare organizations, and veterinarians have partnered with them to make Petco Love Lost the central, go-to place to send lost pets home. In case that isn’t enough to convince you to join this free service (and upload...
Feisty Cat Refuses To Allow Mail Carrier To Deliver Mail
Cats have a way of making us smile, even when they are misbehaving. A feisty feline in Wisconsin is going viral for refusing to allow the mail carrier to deliver the mail. The carrier was captured on video approaching the home with mail in hand and and about to enter it into the mail slot when a cat’s paw swipes at her. Screenshot: YouTube/ViralHog And so the battle begins… The face of the cat is briefly seen through the mail slot as it bats at the mail. The tenacious feline continues to guard the mail slot, while the persistent...
Memory Care Facility And Farm Utilizes Familiar Environments To Support Retired Ranchers With Dementia
It’s been said many times before that those suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia need to be cared for in a stable, familiar environment. However, this isn’t just a safety concern. As Alzheimer’s impacts memory and judgement, many patients fall back on deep-rooted memories and past knowledge. By being in an environment that reminds these patients of a constant in their life – like their careers – there are more aspects in their daily lives that can ground them. Mandy Becker, co-founder of The Lighthouse...
Meet Goma, The “Mickey Mouse” Dog With Giant Fluffy Ears
Meet Goma, the real-life cartoon dog! This seven-year-old Maltese/Papillon mix has been blessed by both breeds, giving her perfectly shaped Mickey Mouse ears. She lives in Tokyo and shares her adventures on Instagram with her 110,000 followers. Let’s take a look! 1. Photo: Instagram/marupgoma_c Goma is always ready for adventure and loves a bike ride! 2. Photo: Instagram/marupgoma_c She’ll even happily travel in her owner’s backpack! Article continues below Our Featured Programs See how we’re making a difference for...
Rescued German Shepherd Becomes Mason Police Department’s First K-9 Officer
The city of Mason, Michigan, has just welcomed their first K-9 officer and she is a rescue dog! Tamarack was one of eighty German shepherds rescued from deplorable conditions in a hoarding situation and leery of humans. Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter (ICACS) took in some of the dogs and brought in a former K-9 handler to help gain their trust. Photo: Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter As the dogs started to relax and show their true personalities, it became clear that two-year-old Tamarack would make a great police dog....
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s birthday, supporting survivors of domestic violence, new e-book and more!
Happy Monday! Today is extra special for us as it’s Maddie’s birthday! Although she is no longer with us, we continue to celebrate and give thanks to the little dog who started a revolution. If you haven’t read her story or watched her home video, it’s sure to bring a smile to your face. Please tell us your favorite #ThanksToMaddie story on social or Maddie’s® Pet Forum! As usual, below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. How animal shelters can...
