Rescuers Save Terrified Dog Left At A Donation Bin With Her Stuffed Cow
A Houston, Texas animal rescuer named Samantha knows the heartbreaking truth about pet abandonment. It’s a huge issue in Houston and other areas of Texas and she’s doing everything in her power to help. Animal abandonment is a heartbreaking reality that can have devastating consequences for the animals involved. Abandoned animals are often left without food, water, or shelter, and are forced to fend for themselves in dangerous and unfamiliar environments. Photo: Flickr/Thank You (23 Millions+) views License: CC BY 2.0 The physical...
Rescue Dog Born With “Stretched” Face Gains Fans Around The World
A sweet rescue dog with a unique, “stretched” face is making quite a splash on social media. Lieschen O’Neill adopted Belle as a tiny puppy and had no idea how much joy the dog would bring to her life. Photo: YouTube/GeoBeats Animals According to GeoBeats Animals, Lieschen rescued Belle from a shelter when the puppy was around 12 weeks old. The shelter didn’t have any backstory on Belle, but it was obvious that she was a special dog. If you look at her, you can see right away that’s got somewhat of a...
England Bans Electric Shock Collars In Historic Animal Welfare Ruling
Shock collars have long been a topic of debate, with many animal welfare activists campaigning against them. When used, a shock collar can remotely deliver an electric shock to a dog’s neck, typically as a form of punishment or negative reinforcement for unwanted behavior. Photo: Pexels/Courtney Sargent While some trainers and pet owners use shock collars as a training tool, they have been the subject of controversy and debate due to concerns over their potential to cause pain and distress to animals. Several countries and jurisdictions...
Jojo Siwa Opens Up About The Devastating Loss Of Her New Puppy
19-year-old Jojo Siwa is known for her upbeat personality and happy-go-lucky charm, but she recently opened up about an incredibly serious and sad matter: the death of her new puppy. Siwa became famous after appearing on two seasons of Dance Moms along with her mother, dance instructor Jessalynn Siwa. Photo: TikTok/@itsjojosiwa Since then, she’s risen to stardom and become known in the dance, music, and influencer spaces! While generally full of smiles and positivity, Siwa recently revealed the heartbreaking news on TikTok. Photo:...
Friendly Pony Befriends Farm Cat
If there is one language that we all can speak, it’s love. Love doesn’t necessarily mean just romantic feelings. Oftentimes, some of our great love stories include platonic ones, such as friendships. That love that you have for your bestie is the same in the human world as it is in the animal kingdom. While we might not always notice, animals are quite capable of forming meaningful relationships with one another – including with animals of a completely different species. Photo: TikTok/@shar.willow.buddy There is no better...
Tiny French Bulldog Refuses To Go To Bed
Loving dogs is one of the most beautiful and rewarding experiences that a person can have. These furry, four-legged creatures have a way of touching our hearts and souls like nothing else. However, caring for them can be quite a lot of work. Taking care of a puppy, especially, can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it also requires a lot of responsibility and commitment. However, it’s all worth it in the end. From wagging their tails when we come home to snuggling up beside us on the couch, dogs bring us so much joy and happiness....
Dug Up at Dogster: May 2023 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
Three May dog holidays stick out for me: National Dog Mom’s Day (for obvious reasons), International Chihuahua Appreciation Day (see my Chiweenie, Lucy, in the photo!) and National Rescue Dog Day. Even though both my girls, Emmy and Lucy, now comfortably lounge around my house on their oversized beds, they once had no homes. During the height of the Covid pandemic, Emmy was abandoned at a school about an hour from my house. One of the teachers (my friend’s aunt) noticed a white, scruffy, furry dog around campus at all hours....
Kibble Dog Food: What It Is and What’s New
Simply put: Kibble consists of crunchy, little pieces made in a high-heat process that dog parents spill into bowls for their dogs to devour. No mess. No fuss. Look around today, however, and you encounter kibble undergoing a tasty revolution. Companies now tout kibble as: made from sustainable and alternative proteins like insects, such as the dried black soldier fly larvae (Yum or yuck, depending on your viewpoint.) gently air-dried to maintain more nutrients with each bite for your canine pal made from all-natural human-grade ingredients...
Advances in Microbiome Science Lead to High-Potency Probiotic for Dogs and Cats
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Woman Adopts An Obese Cat And Transforms His Live For The Better
If you spend any amount of time hanging around a conversation, it won’t be long before it turns to diet. People seem to be obsessed with diets, and they want to be healthy and trim. It doesn’t take much looking, however, to realize that humans sometimes fall short of the mark. They may also have cats in their lives that fall short of the mark as well. Photo: TikTok/@legendofleaa Unfortunately, some people are killing their cats with kindness. They feed them too much food or perhaps even the wrong type of food and before you know...
