Hero Dog Needs Stitches After Defending Family Against Mountain Lion
Dogs will always be out most loyal companions. They have proved it time and time again throughout the years as we constantly hear stories of heroic dogs. Another such story pertains to a very brave pit bull named Rocky, who took on a mountain lion to defend his family. The fearless pooch took on the giant cat outside his family’s home in La Verne, California, right near the edge of the Angeles National Forest. Photo: Pixabay/lokalsportessen The entire ordeal was captured on the family’s surveillance video cameras, and it shows...
Feisty Kitten Protests Mom’s Yoga Routine
Cats often want to be the center of attention, and they’ll make it known when they feel like they’re not being seen. Growing up, I remember one cat, in particular, that wouldn’t let me read a book. Anytime I’d lay down in the sunshine to read, the cat would show up and plop down right on top of the pages. I’ve also heard stories of people working from home who are trying to type when their cats show up and lay down right on their keyboards or laptops. No matter what their owners are doing, cats want to be in the...
Up High or Hiding in a Nook: Is Your Cat a Tree Dweller or a Bush Dweller?
You go to your shelf to choose a book to read one evening, and there’s a feline librarian on hand to help you choose wisely… or to push the book you want off the shelf. Later, when you sit down to read, two nearly unnoticeable feline eyes peer at you from under the end table. You always knew your two cats were pretty different, but one theory says these kitties would actually be part of two distinct groups. Tree Dweller vs Bush Dweller PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK/DARIA Does your cat like to be high up, surveying their kingdom from the...
Puppy That Was Born Dead Becomes Therapy Dog for Cancer Patient
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. You can submit your own tale through December 5th. Voting will run from December 6th through December 31st. Three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. Share your story here! Well where do I begin? Tebow is a fighter like me and like many of the animals at Speranza. PHOTO: JACKIE MORRIS A quick story about me: I’ve been fighting cancer since 2017, which now has become terminal. I came across Tebow, whose...
“Muzzles are cruel” and other muzzle myths
Are muzzles painful? Are they strictly for aggressive dogs? Let’s debunk a few myths about muzzles and shed some light on the benefits of these tools! Most trainers and veterinarians agree, there comes a time at least once in every dog’s life where a muzzle may be needed. A muzzle is a training tool that comes in handy in emergencies and helps to promote safety. A muzzle is not, as many people assume, a permanent solution for aggressive dogs. Here are a few myths that have always revolved around the tumultuous subject of muzzles....
Border Collie
A medium-sized dog with a light frame and long hair, the typical Border Collie has a slightly wide head with a tapered muzzle, half-perked ears and dark, oval eyes. The long tail sometimes raises but never curls over the back. They have two types of coat: sleek and coarse (which is slightly longer than sleek). Colors include black, black & white, red & white, tri-color and black & gray. Overall, Border Collies have an athletic body—strong and agile, quick and coordinated—that seems always ready for action. Traits Long,...
Foxtail barley — a danger to your dog
This long feathery grass looks beautiful, but foxtail barley seeds have tiny barbs can attach to your dog’s coat and burrow into his skin, ears and nose. Find out how you can protect him. If you walk or run your dog in rural areas, be aware of a plant called foxtail barley. This tall feathery grass develops seed heads with tiny barbs that can attach themselves to your dog’s coat and work their way into his skin, paw pads, ear canals and nasal cavities. These barbs cause a lot of discomfort, and if they get lodged in deep,...
Woman Jumps In River To Save Newborn Kittens Discarded In Plastic Bag
For most of us, we could never imagine doing anything to cause an animal physical pain. I’m sure there are many of us out there who feel absolutely mortified any time we’ve accidentally stepped on our pets’ paws. I remember accidentally stepping on my cat’s paw in high school, and it took me a whole two days to stop feeling bad about the accident. That is why it is so hard to wrap my mind around someone who is actively harming an animal – especially an animal that is still a little baby. Unfortunately, there are...
Man Catches “Ghost Dog” Playing In Back Yard On Security Camera
Halloween might be over, but scary stuff can still happen all the time, especially if you’re one to believe in the possibility of the paranormal. Or…scary stuff can still happen when there is a rational explanation for a ghost dog being caught on camera, right? Well, the jury is still out on this one. Is it a ghost dog or a malfunctioning security camera? You decide. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Either way, a man in Australia was left stumped and stunned when he claims to have captured a “ghost dog” on camera playing with...
New E-Bike Makes Getting Around With Pets Safer
Being a pet parent is a wonderful feeling. No one will love you quite as wholeheartedly and unconditionally as your pet. But sometimes, we can’t always give them the giant home or yard that they deserve, especially if we live in an urban setting. Cities are oftentimes where the best opportunities are, so it makes sense that many people would choose to live in a sprawling urban metropolis rather than in the countryside or the suburbs. However, living in the city can sometimes come with some drawbacks, particularly if you’re a pet...
