Golden Retriever Puppy Refuses To Get Out Of Bed In Relatable Viral Video
How many alarms do you have to set to get you out of bed in the morning? Leaving the comfort of a warm and cozy bed is hard for many humans and dogs. While most of us eventually get up to face the day, an adorable golden retriever puppy decided staying in bed was a better idea. A video posted on TikTok of the fluffy pup has viral and it is clear to see why. Photo: Unsplash/Amy Humphries The puppy named Luna is tucked under the covers with her head on a soft pillow and looks like the definition of comfortable. Her parents tried to get her up...
8 Telltale Signs Puppers Is Too Plump
Ugh — who wants to read more about weight loss, keeping weight off, what to eat, what not to eat? As painful as it is to you, it’s even more painful for pooches who carry unnecessary extra pounds. The following indicators mean it’s time to turn your pup from fat and frumpy to phat and fabulous. Someone asks when your dog will deliver her puppies Ouch! If your dog could understand language and conversation on that level, he (or she) would dig a deep, deep hole and crawl in it of shame. With a bone. Covered in meat. Whether...
Stray Cat Walks Straight Into House, Jumps on Couch, and Never Leaves
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! About nine years ago, my middle daughter was with me watching “Funny Girl” on the TV in our living room. She told me, “I keep hearing a cat meow and I’m pretty sure there are no cats in ‘Funny Girl.’” I had just come through my bedroom and knew our elderly Siamese was asleep on my bed, so it wasn’t him. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY/KTPHOTOGRAPHY It...
Hero Dog Saves Injured Hiker By Keeping Him Warm Until Help Arrives
There are many reasons to go hiking with dogs, including the chance to get some fresh air, exercise, and to bond. But a heartwarming story from Croatia shows another reason to hike with your furry companion. When an injured hiker was stranded on a mountain in Croatia, his loyal dog saved his life. Photo: Pixabay When Grga Brkic fell during a weekend hike in Croatia’s Velebit mountains, his situation initially looked grim. Not only was the hiker hurt so badly that he couldn’t move, Brkic was trapped on a snowy peak nearly 6,000...
Winter Vacation Coming? Make Sure You’re Ready with National Pet Travel Safety Day Information
January 2nd marks National Pet Travel Safety Day, a time to make a resolution to keep your dog or cat safe every time you get in the car. Do you have a winter vacation coming up? We put together some of our top tips for traveling safely with your pets. Find the right carrier Whether you’re traveling by car or air, your pet needs to be safely secured in a carrier – you wouldn’t drive without a seatbelt, so your pet shouldn’t be loose inside your car! When choosing a carrier, you want to find one that is large enough for...
After Saving Thousands of Dogs, Tragedy Strikes Famed Rescue Family
Aria, Austin, and Isabella Amos are still teenagers, but they’ve already spent years helping homeless animals. The Australian siblings were just kids when they joined their parents, Rachel and Anthony Amos, on a cross-country road trip across the United States. For 3 years, the Amos’ lived and traveled in an RV to raise awareness about animal adoption–and the millions of shelter pets needlessly euthanized in the U.S. each year. The family’s Bathe to Save tour ultimately saved thousands of lives, raised money for...
Dog Pulls Cat Around In Cardboard Box And Both Have The Time Of Their Lives
Cats and dogs can get along and even be best pals. If you don’t believe me, meet a Labrador named Camper and his feline friend, Leo. The two not only tolerate each other but actually enjoy playing together. One of their favorite activities involves a box and a leash. It all started about a year ago when Camper became jealous of Leo riding around in a box on top of a vacuum. Camper wanted to join in on the fun so their humans, Kevin and Tricia, attached a leash to a cardboard box. As soon as Leo gets into the box, Camper picks up the...
You don’t want to miss the National Calls this month!
How would you like to hang out with your fellow colleagues for an hour each week AND be eligible to win a giveaway from Maddie’s Fund?! Starting in this month, that is exactly what Maddie’s Fund will be doing on the Monday Shelter and Rescue Support call and the Friday Animal Welfare Leadership Roundup call. We’ve heard that these calls have been invaluable to so many of you. And, now, they are going to get even better! If you’re not already registered for the calls, please do so now. And if you are registered, please...
Stray Cat Gradually Brings Seven Kittens to Nearby Home
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! Girly Girl, or Girls as we now call her, showed up on our doorstep one afternoon. This was in February in North Dakota, so it was still very cold at night. She was pregnant and was missing the tips of her ears due to frostbite. My wife and I started leaving food and water out under the trailer where it was dry. After having her babies somewhere safe, because we looked and couldn’t...
Betty White Fans Plan To Celebrate Her 100th Birthday By Giving Back To Animals
Betty White, a beloved actress and animal advocate, passed away on December 31 at the age of 99. But her fans still plan on celebrating her milestone birthday on January 17. Aside from being known for her witty sense of humor and role in “Golden Girls”, White devoted much of her time to helping animals. For over 50 years she worked with Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA), the nonprofit partner of Los Angeles Zoo, to help save endangered species and improve conditions for zoo animals. For nearly a century, Betty White was...
