How APA! Gives Behavior Dogs a Second Lease on Love and Life
Jun 01, 2023 Large breed, adult dogs have a lot of love to give the right human, but they are often the last to be adopted, placing them at risk for euthanasia. The Dog Behavior Program at Austin Pets Alive!, however, may be their lifeline. The program has successfully supported thousands of large adult dogs in need of grace by providing the precious pets with tools to cope with past traumas as well as the gift of time to heal and learn. Hudson is one of them. He entered our care in 2021, coming to us from Dogs Playing for Life. Our team has...
APA! Gives Behavior Dogs a Second Lease on Life: Hudson
Jun 01, 2023 Large breed, adult dogs have a lot of love to give the right human, but they are often the last to be adopted, placing them at risk for euthanasia. The Dog Behavior Program at Austin Pets Alive!, however, may be their lifeline. The program has successfully supported thousands of large adult dogs in need of grace by providing the precious pets with tools to cope with past traumas as well as the gift of time to heal and learn. Hudson is one of them. He entered our care in 2021, coming to us from Dogs Playing for Life. Our team has...
Old Video of a Raccoon’s Birthday Celebration Catches the Attention of Netizens
Even before the idea of selfies, groufies, and vlogs, became a trend, people already had various ways of collecting memories. Gatherings are documented with digital cameras, film cameras, instant cameras, and camcorders. They would compile pictures in photo albums and transfer videos on computers. Transferring the memory in VHS tapes is also an option, so you’ll always have a copy. A video recorded with a camcorder is quite helpful, especially with a timestamp. It makes remembering dates easier — takes you back in time while...
Dog Breeds That Will Enjoy Accompanying You in Local Pubs
Nowadays, people bring their pets almost anywhere they go. You’ll see cats and dogs in malls, salons, restaurants, and even inside offices. Establishments that allow pets indoors have enforced policies for a clean and safer experience. Regulations also ensure that other people won’t be bothered by the presence of animals in the vicinity. Other than following policies, you must be aware of your dog’s social skills. If they tend to act aggressively with strangers, then it’s best to avoid big crowds. It is the...
One-Eyed Cat Captures Heart of Shelter Volunteer, Is Now ‘Spoiled Rotten’ in Her Home
The following story is a finalist in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers will receive $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. Voting runs through June 1. To read more stories and cast your vote, click here! I’m Arrrrrrgento the Pirate, with my one all-seeing eye. I used to be a Goathouse Refuge kitty, where my mommy is a volunteer. She used to visit me all the time and give me pets. PHOTO: JACQUELINE MARX I was just playing it cool on my perch, biding my...
Dog Kept in a Cage for Five Years Gets Rescued, Is Immediately Ready to Be Loved
The following story is a finalist in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers will receive $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. Voting runs through June 1. To read more stories and cast your vote, click here! Peanut came to us as a rescue. He had been kept in a cage for five years, and he had very bad infections on all four paws. We knew he was going to need a lot of time to get used to humans, and to trust them… or so we thought! PHOTO: ADRIENNE WINK From the...
Protective Border Collie Plays “Lifeguard” When Kittens Go For A Swim
When a litter of foster kittens took a swim in their Texas family’s home, there was a trusty lifeguard on watch: the family’s border collie. While the kittens worked to get out of the water, the protective border collie played “lifeguard” and ensured they made it to safety. Photo: Facebook/Bordernerd She even helped warm then up afterwards! The dog trainer behind Bordernerdshared a video of the moment on Facebook with the caption: “Kitten school — emergency preparedness.” She went on to say that they...
Cat Falls 6 Stories Down, Through Car Window And Lives To Tell The Tale
They say a cat always lands on its feet. Likewise, they say that cats have nine lives. For a cat in Thailand, it seems that both sayings are true after the cat fell six stories and smashed through a car window – and walked away unharmed! Photo: Facebook/Amarin TV 34 The cat was six stories up when he slipped (or jumped) and fell to the ground below, hitting a third story ledge on the way down. While that seems like it’d be a death sentence in its own right, the cat didn’t have a soft landing. Instead, he smashed through...
Stray Dog Wanders The Streets With Deadly Mass On Her Belly Until Someone Finally Cares
Life can be difficult when you’re living on the streets. As a stray dog, you have to worry about where your next meal is coming from and there is nobody to take care of your needs. Such was the case with a small stray dog that was wandering the streets for two years. People would see her at times, but eventually, someone with a kind heart decided to step in and help. Photo: YouTube/DAR Animal Rescue It was just in time, too, because this small stray had been wandering the streets with a large mass under her belly. After the kind person...
Deaf And Blind Dog Digs For Treasure Using Her “Superpowers”
When you have a dog in your family, it doesn’t take long to learn that they have special powers. Those powers can be the love that they show or perhaps a unique trick that they learn on their own. Such is the case with Nellie. As a cocker spaniel, she has all of the adorable traits of the breed, including the pink nose and cute markings. She even has two different colored eyes. Photo: YouTube/GeoBeats Animals According to GeoBeats Animals, Nellie is a sweet dog that loves playing and her curiosity sometimes gets the better of her. When...
