Hunters Mercilessly Abandon Their Hounds in Hampton Roads, Virginia, After Hunting Season
Coastal Paws Rescue is pleading for people’s help to save the lives of many hounds that are being abandoned in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Raquel Linger, who manages the animal shelter, which rescues animals in Virginia and North Carolina, said that these dogs get dumped by their owners between hunting seasons. This year, local shelters are getting overwhelmed by the problem as the number of abandoned hounds doubles up. Photo: YouTube/WTKR News 3 Why Hunters Mercilessly Abandon Their Hounds in the Woods and Rural Roads Virginia is a...
Kids Write Letters From Shelter Dogs’ Perspectives To Help Them Get Adopted
Sometimes, shelters could use a little help getting the animals adopted. While there are rare moments, like toward the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when shelters run out of animals in need of homes, it’s much more common to hear about shelters overflowing with animals and choosing to euthanize or refuse new pets. It’s a hard situation for shelters to be in, and it’s equally hard for the pets that reside in them. No dog wants to be locked in a cement kennel all day and the quicker they get adopted, the better. To help...
Matted Stray Is Unrecognizable After Getting A Haircut And Bath
A sweet dog received the transformation of a lifetime after being left on the streets for an entire year. According to The Dodo, the dog was abandoned by his owners when they moved the year prior. With no family or place to call home, the little poodle was left with nowhere to go but the streets. Thankfully, the Southern California rescue group Hope For Paws stepped in and set out to rescue the little pooch. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo When the rescuers arrived, they were horrified at what they found. The poor pup, who they named Theo, was...
Injured Dog Jumps Into Ambulance And Begs For Help
It’s not uncommon for severely injured or ill dogs to run away or go into hiding. It can be hard to coax an ill dog out of hiding to get them help. When Animal Aid Unlimited discovered a dog hiding in some bushes, they knew she needed immediate attention. The dog was suffering from a terrible neck wound and likely wouldn’t have survived long on her own. However, they faced a slight dilemma. The pup was tucked away in the bushes and refused to let anyone pick her up. Photo: YouTube/Animal Aid Unlimited, India Suddenly, the dog, who...
Dog Siblings Embrace Each Other In Sweet Hug
Having dogs as part of the family is truly something special. They can be so loving and fun, and bring us so much joy! When there are two dogs who get along in the same family, things are even better. They might play together, get into mischief together, or be downright loving to together. Take Chester and Churchill, for example. Photo: PXHERE The two dogs are siblings, but they’re also friends. As 24-year-old Josh Bava captured on film, it’s clear that they truly love each other and they show it in the sweetest way! In the video,...
Rescuers Drove 300 Miles To Help An Abandoned Dog In A Field
Rescuers with Hope For Paws typically respond to calls in Southern California. The rescue is based near Hollywood and Los Angeles, and those are the areas they typically help stray animals. However, when a call came in about a stray chow dog in Central California, they made the decision to drive 300 miles to the dog’s location to help. They couldn’t leave the dog in the field for any longer and were afraid of what its fate might be if someone else picked it up. When they got there, rescuer JoAnn Wiltz and her rescue partner were...
Kids Find Dog Suffering On The Side Of The Road And Get Him To A Vet For Help
When some kids in Russia came across a dog on the side of the road, they immediately recognized that he needed help. According to Animal Shelters, the dog was found unable to move and “gasping for breath.” While some kids might’ve kept going, these children did the right thing by showing compassion and calling for help. Rescuers with Dog Space in Moscow assisted with the rescue and successfully got the pooch, who they named Nika, to a veterinarian. Photo: YouTube/Animal Shelters It was clear that the dog was struggling to...
Dog Shows Off ‘Underbite’ On Command In Hilarious Video
In an adorable video, a dog can be seen showing off his adorable underbite and he does it on command! The clip was filmed by a woman, the dog’s owner, and was uploaded to Rumble Viral. The dog, Carlos, is in the car with his owner and it seems to be a typical ride. Carlos is panting and trying to get close with his owner like most dogs would do. They don’t typically have the same sense of personal space that humans do. Photo: YouTube/Voyd However, in a quick second, Carolos’ face changes to show off a hilarious underbite....
Venomous snakes and dog safety
When hiking with your dog, knowing what kind of venomous snakes you may encounter might make all the difference. Despite the joy we find on a vigorous trail hike, a slithering surprise underfoot will send many of us straight back to the trailhead. Even the most experienced trail runner can be scared stiff by an encounter with a potentially venomous snake. Your dog, on the other hand, may be curious and decide it’s time to play, and that’s when the slithering creatures become dangerous. Snakes are generally as afraid of us as we...
Your pet’s microbiome
A dive into the mechanics of your dog or cat’s microbiome, and why it’s so important to his health and well-being. A few years ago, many people had never heard the term “microbiome”. It has since become an important topic in both human and animal health, and we’re learning more about it all the time. This article takes a deeper dive into what the microbiome is, how it works, and why it’s so important to your dog or cat’s health – and your own. Defining the microbiome Discovered less than 20...
