Abandoned Senior Dog with Vision Impairment Gets Second Chance with New Family
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! At our local PetSmart, we went inside the adoption center and looked at cats and dogs. On the dog side, it was chaos, everyone barking or starting to bark once you came up to the cage. We looked at all of them and read their stories. Then there was her. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / 15299 Bottom cage, staring out, not really looking at anything, not making a peep, looking pitiful. Sign: Madison....
Dug Up at Dogster: December 2022 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
Happy December! While you’re collecting little goodies to stuff in your dog’s stocking, consider picking up an extra for your local shelter. The dogs – and the staff – will appreciate the love! Many animal shelters and animal rescue organizations run adoption and fundraising campaigns during the holiday months, which we’ve listed in our December dog events. We want to see your holiday spirit! Show us how you and your #dogsterdogs are enjoying your holiday season by tagging us in your photos on social media....
2022’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Pets
Believe it or not, the year is coming to an end which means one thing: It’s time for our 2022 pet gift guide! We’ve put together the ultimate holiday gift guide for pets, with gifts divided into three unique categories so there’s something for everyone. Budget-friendly The first category in our 2022 pet gift guide is budget-friendly gifts. These gifts may be easy on your wallet, but that doesn’t mean that they won’t be memorable! Plan a special day together: Put together an itinerary for a day full of your...
Snoop Doggie Doggs! Dig into Snoop Dogg’s New Petwear Brand
Legendary rapper, businessman, media personality and creator of the Snoop Youth Football League, Snoop Dogg digs into a new line of apparel and accessories for his furry friends (and us!) called Snoop Doggie Doggs! The lineup is filled with dog apparel, accessories and plush toys, inspired from Snoop’s rapper lifestyle and launched right before the 2022 Christmas holiday. We asked Robert Brandegee, President of Little Earth Productions, who partnered with Snoop Dogg, about the new lineup. Dogster: We know Snoop Dogg loves dogs....
Top 5 ways to properly care for your senior pet
A senior cat or dog needs a different level of care than when they were young. The older your pet gets the more they’ll show signs of aging like arthritis, muscle loss, loss of hearing and eyesight, weight gain or loss, lethargy and more. Luckily, there are five things you can do regularly to help your beloved senior pet age comfortably and with ease. The first step is to stay on top of your senior pets’: 1) Veterinary Care No matter your pet’s age, you should be taking them for regular veterinary check-ups to ensure...
Meet Van Gogh, the Artistic Dog Who Amazingly Paints with His Tongue
There are various proofs that dogs are brilliant animals who are easily trainable. Many of their qualities make them special, and you’ll be amazed that they even flourish in arts. You’d be surprised at how multi-talented dogs are. Participants in talent shows have executed a wide variety of skills now, including dancing and acting. Surprisingly, dogs aren’t only good at performing arts as they also have talent in visual arts. One rescue dog who was formerly involved in the dog fighting industry was able to create...
Steve Kornacki Uses His famous “Big Board” To Analyze Dog Trends In The United States
When election time rolls around, there’s one person we can look forward to pulling out his famous Big Board: Steve Kornacki. As a political correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, he’s actively involved in analyzing and reporting on politicians and matters of the like. But recently, he took his famous Big Board and put it to use for something a little bit lighter in spirit. Photo: YouTube/NBC Sports In honor of the 2022 National Dog Show which took place November 19-20, Steve used his Big Board to analyze current dog trends in the...
Curious German Shepherd Puppy Meets Mama Cat And Her Newborn Kittens
The relationship between pets living in the same home is something that’s hard to describe. It can be so special and even extend beyond species. While cats and dogs are notorious enemies, anyone who has owned both in the same house knows they can be the best of friends. Photo: YouTube/The Fluffiest The adorable moment a little puppy was introduced to kittens was captured on video and shared for the world to see. In the sweet video, you can see the little German Shepherd meeting the new mama cat with her tiny kittens. It was the first...
Hiker Finds Kitten In The Woods And Gives Him A New Home
A man set out to complete a 21K hike, but instead, he adopted a tiny kitten. The man, who runs the YouTube channel hike me a river, is known to “hike big distances to remote locations.” He showcases those hikes on the channel from a unique POV camera angle. Photo: YouTube/hike me a river On a recent 21K hike along a river, the man ended up coming home with a lot more than he bargained for. You see, during his hike, he ran across a little kitten. “You’re really cute, but I can’t take care of you,” he can be...
Firefighters Rescue Moose That Fell Into Alaska Basement
It’s the time of year when we may find ourselves slipping on icy surfaces, but we usually don’t end up in someone’s basement when we do. A young moose recently found himself in that situation, though. The moose, estimated to be about a year old, was eating some vegetation near a basement window well in Alaska when he slipped and fell into it, breaking the glass and ending up inside. Pictures shared by the Soldotna Professional Firefighters Facebook page show the animal standing in the house, looking a little confused about...
