Maggie The Pug Loves Hanging Out With A Statue That Looks Just Like Her
An adorable pug is going viral for all the right reasons: People can’t get over how cute she is! Maggie the pug really stole the spotlight when it came out that her best friend happened to be a pug statue that looks just like her. Beyond her adorable friendship with the inanimate object, Maggie is also stealing hearts with her big personality and adorable quirks. In an interview with The Dodo, Maggie’s owner, Kamerin Bazemore, explained, “Maggie is a super special puppy. I think my favorite thing about her is her...
Experts Say Cats Aren’t Seeing Veterinarians Nearly as Often as They Should
According to professionals, cats are getting the short end of the stick when it comes to annual medical care versus dogs. But why is that? Cat people love their pets just as much as dog people, right? Maybe they just assume they’re healthier because they don’t recognize the signs of illness in felines as easily as one might with dogs. “In 2021, 81.8 percent of the dog population visited a vet, versus only 39.8 percent of cats,” Dr. Casey Locklear, a veterinarian and senior medical lead at Zoetis, told the...
Rescue Sloth Embraces Beagle Friend In Sweet Hug
The adorable moment a sloth hugged a beagle was captured on camera and people can’t get enough. According to ViralHog, Eli the beagle and Chewie the sloth live in San Antonio de los Altos, Edo Miranda, Venezuela. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog According to Chewie’s Instagram, he was first introduced to the friendly pup after being rescued and raised by some kind people. The humans weren’t totally sure how the two animals would do together but as it turns out, they get along quite well. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog In the video shared...
New Hampshire Police Dog & Officer Take A Break To Sled Down Hill
All work and no play make for a boring day, especially for a dog training to be a Community Resource K9 officer. Newmarket Police Department posted a video of Lt. Wayne Stevens and cadet dog Gadget taking a break from work to enjoy a snowy day in New Hampshire. The video was captioned, “Shhhh don’t tell The Chief”. The hard-working duo paused to slide down a hill together on a green plastic sled as children squealed with delight in the background. Screenshot: Facebook/Newmarket Police Department One person commented,...
Nonprofit Helps Struggling Parents Become Dog Groomers
Soon after Cassie Bratton left her abusive relationship, she got laid off from her job at a medical equipment company. With no income, limited skills and diminishing confidence, she was struggling to care for her three children. Enrolling in a dog grooming training program changed her life. How to become a dog groomer through the program Pawsperity, formerly The Grooming Project, is a Kansas City based nonprofit that recruits parents who are struggling with issues, such as substance abuse recovery, unresolved legal cases and domestic...
Top 5 Activities To Try With Your Dog This Winter
During the colder months, it can be tempting to go into “hibernation mode” and spend as much time inside as possible. If you do this, however, you’ll miss out on a whole season of fun. In fact, some of the best winter activities are done with dogs! To give you some inspiration, we’ve put together a list of the five best winter activities to try with your dog this winter. Get creative with snow If you live somewhere that gets snow, it can be used for several fun winter activities with your dog. Play snowball fetch: If...
Complementary Therapies for Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs and Cats
Among the most common cancers in companion animals, mast cell tumors respond well to lifestyle changes and complementary therapies, from vitamins to herbs to medicinal mushrooms. No one wants to hear that their dog or cat has a mast cell tumor. Unfortunately, this type of cancer is the most common malignant skin tumor in dogs and the second most common in cats. Mast cell tumors are usually found in middle-aged animals, but can occur at any age. On the plus side, treatment options are improving the prognosis for these malignancies, and...
This Woman Adopted a Baby Skunk and Shared Its Rehab Journey
Wildlife rehab centers have given a lot of help to the environment and helped maintain different animal populations. Instead of leaving young ones to fend for themselves in the wild, rehabbers provide them with a place to stay. They serve as their maternal figure and, when they’re ready, teach them survival skills like hunting food for themselves. Their daily routine is well-planned and is strongly based on proper animal care, depending on their species. When wild animals are older and capable enough to survive, rehabbers are...
Registration for the Open Arms Challenge is now open!
Looking for new ways to support your entire community AND have a chance at $420,000 in available grants? Twenty-three national organizations have come together to invite you to join the 2023 Open Arms Challenge! For the month of April 2023, animal shelters, foster-based organizations, and public charities focused on keeping pets and people together are encouraged to pilot new approaches that open doors to new adopters and volunteers and welcome your entire community. This Challenge is all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible...
A Dog Mom Shared How Her Special Pooch Made Surgery Recovery Bearable for Her
Animals are indeed a remarkable gift for humans that must be cherished and treated well. Each creature has its purpose — whether it’s for livelihood, world balance, or human companionship. Dogs have one of the most essential roles in this world. Everything’s better with a dog around because they can easily brighten a place. They are also the best companion for any activity — even for professional work such as police forces, rescue aid, and more. Photo: Instagram/postothezippypuppy Moreover, more and more people are...
