Dog Tries To Mimic Wolf’s Howl At The Zoo
Pet parents in Germany got the enjoyment of a lifetime when they took their dog to the zoo in Neuruppin. The dog’s owners wanted to make memories with their pup and take him on adventures, so they planned a fun outing to the zoo to do just that. Zoos often have many different types of animals that might interest a dog, but it seems it was the animal closest to him that really piqued his interest: wolves. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog As wolves do, they let out some loud howls as the pet dog looked on. The dog couldn’t stop staring and...
Tiny Abused Dog ‘Talks’ To The People Who Rescued Him
A little Shih Tzu named Gremmy was given a second chance at life and he finally learned to trust his rescuers. The little pup was surrendered to a shelter by his abusive owner, but the damage had long been done. In a press release, rescuers explained that Gremmy arrived at the rescue filthy, matted, sick, and aggressive toward any human who approached him. Photo: YouTube/National Mill Dog Rescue He would need extensive rehabilitation, but even then, it was unclear if he’d ever adjust to life in a home with a family. The National Mill...
Man Who ‘Doesn’t Care for Cats’ Changes His Tune When One Adopts Him
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! My husband was never a cat person. Always dogs. I am a dog lover, too, and have had many over the years, but am now in my 70s, too old to do the required training. When our last dog passed away, we replaced the carpet and said, no more pets. Husband said, “I don’t care for cats. There’s the litter box to deal with, cat food stinks, they shed, etc., etc.” He never...
Golden Retriever Tries His Best To Get His Mom’s Chips On The Train
A golden retriever is going viral for his hilarious attempts at stealing his mom’s chips on the train. The dog, Huxley, was riding on the train in front of his mom, Ursula Aitchison. Ursula shared a photo series of the pup trying to steal her chips, or crisps, and people can’t get over how funny it is. In the photos, you can see Huxley sitting in front of his mom on the train, separated by a row of chairs. Ursula has Walker’s brand prawn cocktail-flavored chips out and the dog desperately wants a bite. Unfortunately,...
Rescuers Save 4,000 Beagles From Virginia Breeding Facility
Rescuers have saved an estimated 4,000 beagles from a life of cruelty in the animal testing industry. The beagles were being held at a massive breeding facility in the U.S. state of Virginia. According to the BBC, the rescue is believed to be one of the biggest dog rescue efforts ever performed in the United States. Photo: Facebook/The Humane Society of the United States The thousands of beagles in question were going to be sold from the breeding facility to laboratories and animal testing facilities but they got a lucky break in life when...
Cat Brothers Compete In Race To Their Food Bowls
Frankie and Theo are two cats who are living the best life with their owners. When they’re not loving on their mom or dad, getting into mischief, or lounging in the sun, Frankie and Theo can often be found eating food or competing for treats. Like many cats, Frankie and Theo enjoy a good treat every now and again, but these two might enjoy it more than others. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo “They’re definitely food obsessed,” their mom, Carlyn, explained to The Dodo. In fact, the brothers came so into their food that the...
Video Gamers Raised $2,309 for This Shelter, and It Might Be the Easiest Fundraiser Ever
About a month ago, Brendan Gepson, marketing specialist for the Nebraska Humane Society, had an idea. What if some video gamers would hold fundraisers for the shelter while broadcasting themselves playing Stray—a popular video game about a lost cat who has to navigate, and escape, a world populated by robots. You play stray from the perspective of the cat! “Are you a local streamer who’s interested in doing a Stray charity stream for the shelter?” Brendan wrote on Twitter. “Let’s chat! Our DMs are...
Woman Crawls Through 300 Feet Of Filth To Reach Crying Kitten Stuck In Sewer Drain
When a Florida woman discovered a kitten who managed to get stuck in a sewer, she knew she had to help immediately. As she was passing by, she happened to hear the kitten’s desperate cries for help. With help from firefighters, they tried various ways to reach the kitten, including traps and a fishing net, but the kitten was too scared and kept evading them. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Rescuing cats is nothing new to Lindsey Bembli, but it may be the first time she’s dealt with a sewer drain. That’s when she called her...
Senior Dog Rescue Founded For Pets Whose Elderly Owners Can No Longer Care For Them
Pets are a part of the family. That makes it even more heartbreaking when their owners–due to illness, changing circumstances, and/or old age–find themselves no longer able to care for them. This common dilemma often affects older dogs, many of whom suffer health issues of their own. After a lifetime of happiness with their beloved human, these dogs suddenly find themselves old and alone when their person winds up in a hospital or nursing home where pets aren’t allowed. Photo: Pixabay This sad scenario led one California...
Ask Dr. Aziza: Things To Start Doing To Help Your Dog Live a Long and Happy Life
While most pet parents would argue that anything short of forever isn’t long enough, our dogs are actually living lives that are longer and healthier than ever before. We may not have forever with them, but there are a few things you can do to help your dog maintain a good quality of life for as many years as possible. Focus on nutrition Like humans, nutrition plays a crucial role in our pet’s health. This means it’s important to have a well-balanced diet that is full of high-quality ingredients and nutrients. When choosing...
