Former Police Dog’s Reaction To The Word ‘Cocaine’ Goes Viral
A German shepherd named Dante has gone viral for his hilarious reaction to the word “cocaine”. The former sniffer dog lives with his dad, Davey Rutherford, in Queensland, Australia. Even though Dante is no longer on duty, there are some things he will never forget. Rutherford discovered the smart pup still reacts to certain words and shared a video on TikTok, titled “Sniffer dog knows English”. Screenshot: TikTok/daveywa In the video, Rutherford recited his shopping list to Dante. The dog casually looked out the window...
Now’s the time to enter your Shelter Animals Count data!
This is your friendly reminder to enter your Shelter Animals Count (SAC) data! Data plays an important role in the animal welfare sector. It has enabled our industry to compile a complete picture of the animals entering and leaving shelters. You can see how your data compares to those in other states or look up the data of specific organizations with SAC’s Data Dashboards. Data for 2020 is now complete, so be sure to check it out. This also serves as a reminder that shelter and rescue organizations must be active participants in...
Dog Licks Her Nose Every Time Her Toy Squeaks
When a dog wants something, its focus can be incredible. If you’ve ever had a dog wanting a treat, to be pet, or play fetch, you know exactly what we’re talking about. One Australian shepherd named Roo is no different in this regard. In the video below, you can see Roo incredibly focused on her squeaky toy. Her owner describes Roo as “toy obsessed” and it’s clear in the video why. She just won’t take her eyes off the prize. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog Beyond being locked onto her beloved toy, Roo has another...
Playful Goat Learns To Balance On A Seesaw
In an adorable video, two playful goats on a hobby farm in Oberlin, Ohio discovered a seesaw and decided to explore it. The goats, Alex and Junior, live at Tammy’s Oberlin Hobby Farm. They recently discovered a seesaw and are determined to figure out how it works. In one video, both goats can be seen standing on the seesaw, unsure what to think. Photo: Facebook/Tammy’s Oberlin Hobby Farm Eventually, Junior hops off the seesaw and leaves Alex on his own. Alex doesn’t give up so easily, though, and eventually starts to get the...
Cat Who Survived Being Buried Alive In 2015 Is Enjoying His New Home
Back in 2015, a cat named Bart survived the unthinkable. The 1.5-year-old feline was struck by a car in Florida. After being found by his owner, the cat, who was presumed dead, was buried – only to emerge from the grave five days later! Known as “Zombie Cat,” Bart quickly gained attention from around the world due to his bizarre situation. According to ABC News, Bart’s owner, Ellis Hutson, explained that he found his cat “in the middle of the road, lifeless in a puddle of blood.” Too distraught to say...
These Vets Bravely Served Our Country. But When They Got Home, Service Dogs Saved Their Lives
Ken was just 17 years old when he left home and joined the army, launching what would become a 28-year military career from Fort Bragg, NC. But those years of brave service would take a physical toll — a broken neck and sternum, the mangled knee requiring 7 surgeries, and the lingering back, shoulder, and foot issues. “There was a lot of jumping out of aircraft, on the ground crawling, and of course when you’re doing all that kind of stuff in the military, you’re going to sustain some injury,” Ken told Greater...
Most Popular Dog Nicknames
What is your pet name for your dog? Not what you call to make your dog come, because in that case mine would be “cookie” or “treaty”. But the one you say in a baby voice or when you are telling them how much you love them. Photo: Pixabay Don’t feel silly. It is a term of endearment to call your pup “champ” or “buddy”, even if his name is Hank. But let’s be honest, we all have more than one nickname for our beloved dogs. We name them after our favorite movie character, band, town,...
Wild Horses Appear To Be Thriving In Chernobyl Three Decades After Nuclear Disaster
Przewalski’s horses, the last surviving subspecies of wild horse, appear to be thriving in Chernobyl’s toxic wasteland. The worst nuclear disaster in history occurred on April 26, 1986, at a nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine. An explosion and fire resulted in massive amounts of radioactive material being released into the environment. People immediately evacuated and the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ), a 19 mile radius around the plant, was established. Photo: Pixabay While the area will not be safe for humans to live in...
Sheep Stuck In Ditch Jumps Back In After Being Freed
Sheep can be quite silly and happy-go-lucky, often happily hopping from one place to another. One sheep proved just how silly they can be when was dove headfirst into a ditch and got stuck! As if that weren’t enough, after being freed, the sheep jumped straight back into the same ditch. It happened when Azieva Radima’s son was walking home from school in Grozny, Russia. The boy noticed a sheep stuck headfirst in a drainage ditch and in need of help. Rather than continue walking, the boy decided to stop and help the sheep. Photo:...
Rare Footage Captures Seagull Riding On Another Seagull
Those who live near on a coast near seagulls know that the birds usually have a pretty poor reputation. They’re constantly swarming parking lots and boats in hopes of getting some food and some even view them as unintelligent. In fact, they’re regularly referred to as “sea rats” or “sea chickens.” However, they’re actually pretty smart. One video captured just how smart seagulls are when it showed one seagull catching a ride on the back of another seagull! Photo: Twitter/@buitengebieden_ In the video...
