Study Finds That Cats Are Influenced By Their Owner’s Personality
We think of our cats as independent, almost standoffish creatures who march to the beat of their own drum. But according to one study that came out in the journal PLOS ONE, they might be more conformist than first believed. The study found that cats were capable of mimicry – particularly of certain personality traits of their owners, such as extroversion, openness, neuroticism, or emotional stability. Photo: Unsplash Researchers conducted a study of more than 3,000 cat owners. They gave them survey questions to answer which looked at...
Why Dogs Sneeze Sometimes During Playtime
We love our dogs so much. They’re part of the family, which is why whenever we hear them sneeze, we perk up – wondering if we need to take them to the vet’s office or not. However, dogs can sneeze for a number of reasons, just like people. It can either be due to irritants in their environment such as dust, or it can be allergies to things like molds or pollens. However, these causes aren’t usually as frequent as with humans. Sometimes they will sneeze because of foreign bodies getting stuck in their nose. Photo:...
Dog Rescued From Being Chained To A Tree And Left Alone
Having a dog is a privilege. Unfortunately, not all dog owners see it that way. There are some dog owners out there who are neglectful of their pets and it is very sad to see. All dogs deserve a loving home with people who care. One poor dog was living a really awful life chained up outside, exposed to the elements. He was neglected and abused, wearing a heavy chain that was choking him. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials When the rescue group, Sidewalk Specials, found him, he was chained to a pole – a horrible situation that he had been...
Beagle Quickly Finds Dad After Being Away For Three Months
This story originally appeared at Shareably. Beagles are sweet and intelligent little dogs (if they’re raised right, of course). And they can sniff out anything from a problem to a surprise. There’s not much getting past these curious little pups. Pixabay “Their noses guide them through life, and they’re never happier than when following an interesting scent. The Beagle originally was bred as a scenthound to track small game, mostly rabbits and hare,” Dogtime.com says of the breed. Enter Lola Back in 2014, Paul...
Stray Dog Repeatedly Steals Toy Unicorn From Dollar General So Animal Control Buys It For Him
A store owner called animal control to report a stray dog that kept stealing a unicorn stuffed animal from the shop. When animal control arrived, they purchased the stuffed animal for the dog. Though no one is quite sure where Sisu came from or how he ended up a stray, there’s one thing for certain: He loves unicorns. In fact, he loves them so much that he broke into the Dollar General store in Kenansville, North Carolina a total of five times to steal a giant purple unicorn stuffed animal. Photo: Faebook/Duplin County Animal Services...
Severely Matted Dog Abandoned At Arizona Shelter Finds Forever Home After Makeover
Arizona Humane Society took in a dog found abandoned in her crate and in desperate need of some TLC. The neglected 5-year-old Shih Tzu arrived “with severely matted fur, overgrown nails, and in need of some serious dental work,” posted the shelter. The sweet girl was named Theodora and the staff went to work giving her a life-changing makeover. They started with a warm bubble bath and then trimmed off all the matted fur. Next, they cut her overgrown nails and showered her with love. Her new look was completed with an adorable...
One final push of inspiration as the No Place Like Home Challenge winds down
There’s just one more day left of the No Place Like Home Challenge, and we’ve been so impressed with what we have seen on Maddie’s® Pet Forum and social media alone! We’ve seen loads of microchips clinics, happy reunions and even a photoshoot for pets! We rounded up a few ideas to provide some inspiration that we hope lasts well beyond the Challenge. Siskiyou Humane Society in California held their first microchip clinic and chipped 69 cats and dogs. Kim Latos from the organization shared on Maddie’s® Pet...
Ravens In Alaska Are Stealing Groceries From Shoppers At Costco
Costco customers in Anchorage, Alaska are complaining that ravens are stealing their groceries from the parking lot. Kimberley Y. Waller shared on Facebook that her parents were victims of the ravens at the Costco on Diamond Blvd in Anchorage. She wrote, “Anyone else had an experience with the crows at Dimond Costco? My parents were minding their business after a shop and made it home with one less steak! The bird snatched it right out of the pack in the parking lot.” Apparently, she’s not the only one who’s...
Puppy Brings His Owner A Beautiful Bouquet Of Flowers
Dogs are such sweet animals. I honestly don’t think it’s possible to ever meet a dog that I don’t like. They’re just amazing animals. They have a way about them that makes you feel so important and loved. That is probably why they make such popular pets. Given that they’re considered man’s best friend, it makes sense that these loyal creatures are always willing to show us how much they care. Photo: Unsplash They will often do this through cuddles and doggie kisses. But every so often, you might get lucky...
Needed Another Bunny Heartbeat in My Home
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! I had an amazing bunny named Cedric for almost 9 years. He came to me from my 17-year-old daughter by way of her devoted boyfriend. When Cedric passed, I was devastated. He was always there to greet me when I returned home from work, galloping toward me each evening as I walked upstairs towards his territory. Photo: Lynn Kline I was in a dark mood for a few weeks until I realized that I...
