Do Dogs Dream?
The answer is yes! Take a look at what we know about canine sleep patterns, why dogs dream — and what they dream about! On occasion, you’ve probably noticed your dog yipping or quivering in his sleep, as if he’s chasing a squirrel. You most likely assumed he was dreaming. But was he? Do dogs really dream, and how can we know for sure? This article focuses on the phenomenon of canine dreams, and why they’re so important to your dog’s well-being. HOW DO WE KNOW DOGS DREAM? “Yes, dogs dream!” affirms Dr....
How to Choose the Best Vegan Dog Food
Turning your dog vegan is a controversial topic. But as more humans contemplate plant-based lifestyles themselves, it becomes a relevant idea for dog parents. Dr. Ilana Halperin, chief of service for Community Medicine at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in California, says since dogs are omnivores, it is possible for a vegan diet to contain all the vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates and fats needed for a healthy diet. “But in practice, meeting a dog’s protein, amino acid and macro and micronutrient needs is complex...
Dog Survives Rollover Crash with More Than 50 Other Animals, Finds Forever Home
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! Archie, a poodle-Maltese mix, came to us under protective custody after being pulled from a rollover wreck involving over 50 animals (10 dogs, one rabbit, and the rest were cats). The crash happened as the hoarders were attempting to leave town. Once he was evaluated, treated, and cleaned of his feces-matted hair...
Photos Show The Transformation Of Rescue Cats Before And After Adoption
Sometimes a rescue animal just needs a little TLC to really shine. When they’re living on the streets or in a shelter, it can be hard to see their personalities come through. Every day is simply survival. But when they finally get adopted, pets can really let loose and be their best selves. It’s amazing what adoption can do for a rescue pet, like a cat. The transformations that some animals endure is incredible! Photo: Pexels/Alice Castro Thankfully, there’s a whole subreddit dedicated to pets and their transformations from...
Neglected Horse “Left To Die” Becomes Prize-Winning Show Pony
A horse who was left for dead is now a prize-winning show pony, thanks to his new owner! My Lovely Horse Rescue took to Facebook to explain that they were contacted in October 2022 when a horse named Woody was found “collapsed on the side of the road.” Woody & Orianna 💖💖💖💖💖In October 2022 we were contacted by the An Garda Síochána Clonmel to assist when they found… Posted by My Lovely Horse Rescue on Saturday, June 17, 2023 They said, “The...
Meet The Winners Of The 2023 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest
We love our pets, regardless of how they look. Sure, some dogs are absolutely adorable. Other dogs, however, are not so cute. But sometimes, there’s a dog so ugly that he’s actually endearing! The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest in Sonoma, California, is dedicated to finding the ugliest pups out there. And surprisingly, they’re pretty adorable in their own rights. A former contest of the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest Photo: Flickr/Wayne Dunbar License: CC BY-ND 2.0 The 2023 World’s Ugliest Dog contest started...
How To Protect Your Dogs From Fireworks This Fourth Of July
The fourth of July is coming up. In the United States, that means it’s not long before people start setting off fireworks to celebrate Independence Day! While fireworks can be a lot of fun, they can also pose a problem for pet owners. Each year, pets are terrified of fireworks, and some run away or even injure themselves trying to escape the noise. Photo: Pexels/Sam Lion To protect your dogs and other pets from fireworks this Fourth of July, there are some steps you can take! It starts before the celebration begins by offering your...
Adopted Feral Cat Takes On The Role Of “Mother” For New Kitten
When we welcome a baby animal into the home, it’s nice if they have an older pal to show them the ropes. Some older animals don’t appreciate younger pets coming around, but others take it as an opportunity to “mother” the younger pets. That was the case with a former feral cat who was adopted into a family. When the family adopted a little rambunctious kitten, the older cat stepped up to “mother” the kitten and show him the ropes. Photo: Reddit/u/westcoastcdn19 The two brothers grew up together, and their...
You’ll Be Smitten with This Roxy Lady!
Serious sweetness alert!!!!!! Meet Roxy, an incredibly popular senior girl at the Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson. Shelter staff there describe her as cute, compact, gentle, and easygoing. They also add that this sweet senior steals hearts everywhere she goes, and every volunteer is smitten with her. While they can’t say enough good things about her, neither can volunteers who visit with and walk her. Here’s what they have said about this little lady of a certain age: Photo: PACC “I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Roxy! She is so cute...
Majority of Pet Owners Say they Wouldn’t Cut Pet Spending if they Were Laid Off
A recent survey conducted by Quicken Inc., the maker of personal finance software, has revealed that only 38 percent of pet owners would consider cutting back on their spending habits when it comes to their fur babies should they get laid off. What makes this interesting is that 56 percent of parents say they’d sacrifice child care if the same were to happen to them. Conducted and released back in April 2023, the purpose of the poll was to determine just how much belt-tightening Americans have done so far while faced with high inflation...
