Bonded Senior Dogs Adopted Together After Their Owner Becomes Too Ill to Care for Them
This story is an entrant in the Fur-Ever Family Photo & Story Contest. Voting runs through December 31. Three grand prize winners will each receive $500 in cash and $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the entrants and finalists here! I was searching for the right rescue dog, wanting a small, fluffy senior. I have always done well with the senior dogs I had in the past. My favorite breed was a Bichon Frise/Shih Tzu mix, especially after I learned they are called teddy bear dogs. I found a listing for an older...
Festive Dog Sings Along To “White Christmas” By The Three Tenors
It’s the holiday season, and one way that many people like to celebrate is by singing along to Christmas tunes. There’s just something about Christmas music that really brings in the holiday spirit. As it turns out, it’s not just humans that can enjoy some good Christmas music but our pets can as well! Photo: YouTube/BestDogsLifeUK Hugo is a prime example of that, as he loves singing along to music that his owners play for him. The golden retriever loves to sing so much that his owners even started the YouTube channel...
Best Dog Insurance Plan and Pet Insurance Company for Your Pup
If you’re wondering how to find the best dog insurance, you’re not alone. Pet health insurance has been around for decades, yet many pet owners are still unclear about how it works, how much it costs and whether it’s worth buying. Read on for all the details. What is pet insurance? Pet insurance pays you for a portion of covered medical bills should your dog ever become injured or sick. Pet insurance works differently than human medical insurance in that: You can see any veterinarian you choose — no need to find...
Marine Life Remains Under Threat and Entangled with Fishing Gear Issues
The planet might be put at even greater risk if the marine ecosystem continues to lose life. Both the environment and civilization gain numerous benefits from the Earth’s waters — the ecosystem balances everything out. Earth is covered by 71% water; without it, there would be no assurance of survival. People would lose jobs, sources of food, and oxygen — making it humanity’s duty to protect and preserve the oceans. Water is indeed a source of life, and with further research, it might offer more benefits to the world....
Meet the Multi-Talented Labrador Retriever!
The Labrador Retriever approaches sports, work and life with boundless enthusiasm. His outgoing personality complements his athleticism and work ethic. Social and expressive, this Retriever is especially biddable to human direction. Labs are celebrated military and service dogs, therapy dogs, hunting dogs, sport stars and all-around companions. Labrador Retriever is bred for athleticism Ancestors of the Labrador Retriever worked with Newfoundland fisherman off the Labrador Sea shores. Their coats helped them tolerate the freezing salt spray...
Fluffy Cat Tries To Catch Snowflakes In The Yard
A fluffy cat named Snowshoe was caught in the act of playing with snowflakes in the yard and it’s too cute! The video was taken by the cat’s owner in White Cloud, Michigan during the first snow of the year. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog According to ViralHog, the Snowshoe’s owner explained, “I was looking out the window during a snowstorm and I saw my cat, Snowshoe, jumping around. Luckily, I had my phone in my hand and immediately started recording.” They added, “I’ve never seen her do this ever before....
Doggy Daycares Are Dressing Up Pups To Recreate The Nativity Scene
The holiday season is in full swing and one thing that many people enjoy is a good ol’ Nativity Scene. The classic set-up usually features Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus in a manger. Sometimes it’s even accompanied by an angel or some wise men. As it turns out, it’s not just people that can enjoy the Nativity Scene, but dogs can as well! Photo: Pexels/Leah Kelley In fact, some doggy daycares are getting into the holiday spirit by recreating the classic Nativity Scene with a canine twist. Happy Hounds Daycare in Coventry, UK...
PewDiePie’s 17-Year-Old Pug Named Maya Just Died
Losing a pet is so hard, especially around the holidays. Even celebrities can’t escape the heartbreak that comes from losing a pet. Recently, 33-year-old Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, more popularly known as PewDiePie, had to say goodbye to his beloved pug named Maya. PewDiePie and Maya have been taking the internet by storm for years, and Felix regularly posts photos of them together on Instagram. Felix announced Maya’s passing on Instagram in mid-December, writing: “Said farewell to my little Maya this morning.. 17 years is a...
The Dalmatian
The handsome, spotted Dalmatian is one of the most easily recognized breeds in all of dogdom. Friendly, intelligent and, above all, versatile, he has held many jobs and performed them all with gusto. Enjoy these eight fun facts about the universally popular Dalmatian. Dalmatian history This breed’s origins can be traced back to present-day Croatia and the historical region of Dalmatia. The Dal’s ancestors are believed to have been several breeds of pointers, as well as the Harlequin (white with torn black patches) Great Dane. The...
Airline Sends American Family’s Dog To Saudi Arabia Instead Of Nashville
Traveling with pets can be stressful and when we fly, things are especially tough. It’s hard to let your pet go with a stranger out of sight, but we can find comfort in knowing we’ll be reunited with them at the end of the trip. One family traveling to Nashville, however, arrived to a nightmare situation when they were told their dog was re-routed to an entirely different country! Photo: Flickr/Riik@mctr License: CC BY-SA 2.0 According to the Washington Examiner, Madison Miller adopted 5-year-old Bluebell in Britain, but when it...
