Fire Fighters Honor Dog Who Served Alongside Them With Touching Canine Funeral
Dogs and fire stations go together like peanut butter and jelly. Dogs first started living with firefighters in the days of horses and buggies. The dogs would help the horses navigate the stressful situations they faced, but when fire trucks replaced horses, the dogs stuck around. A dog’s role in a firehouse is a little different than it was back in the day of horses and buggies. Rather than being working dogs, fire pups generally stick around to comfort firefighters and offer emotional support. Photo: flickr/Justin LaBerge Negro is one...
Mini-Dachshund Performs “Freestyle” Dance Performance With Mom
An adorable pooch is taking the world by storm thanks to her impressive dance skills! The miniature dachshund named Henrietta first rose to fame back in 2006 when she performed a “freestyle” dance routine alongside her owner, Emily Pyle. Photo: YouTube/sharly999 Photo: YouTube/sharly999 A video of their performance, set to saloon-style music, was uploaded to YouTube where it received more than 2 million views. While it may seem like an unusal style of performance, there’s a whole group dedicated to advancing the canine...
Google Searches for Adoptable Dogs Are Up During This Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
October may be known for its pumpkins, leaves, and spooky costumes, but it’s also a time in which dog adoptions are especially encouraged. Who doesn’t want to bundle up inside with their pup during a crisp fall evening?! Both American Humane and the ASPCA celebrate October with pooches in mind, as they celebrate Adopt-a-Dog-Month and Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, respectively. A new search analysis has found that plenty of Americans have such an adoption in mind this year. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / PEPINPEDROS Online pet shop Yappy.com...
Should You Be Worried About Black Spots On Your Dog’s Tongue?
So, your dog has black spots on its tongue. Does it mean they’ve got some chow chow in them or that perhaps there’s a problem? The answer is very likely no on both counts. There are actually a number of breeds where this is not at all uncommon. The list includes but is not limited to Dobermans, Labradors, German shepherds, Airedales, a few hounds, collies, and even little guys such as Pomeranians, pugs, and bichon frisés. It can be one small spot or many. Photo: Pixabay/RonaldPlett Spotted Tongues in Dogs The culprit here...
Ancient Civilization Isn’t That Much Different From Us Modern People– We’re All Obsessed With Cats
All hail the cats! Seems like people have been under the spell of these cute little felines ever since ancient times. The obsession still persists today and it can be seen in the most prominent form of the internet now. Garfield, Tom from Tom & Jerry, and Salem from Sabrina are some famous cats in fiction. And then remember Nyan Cat? That video from years ago that the internet became obsessed with, was made into a meme, and no one was safe from being exposed to it. How about the recent video game, Stray, which most Youtube gamers played...
Boxer Befriends Tiny Baby In Adorable Viral Video
Welcoming a baby into the family can be an exciting time, but it can also be quite stressful. For those with pets, you never really know how your animal will react to having another baby around. Some dogs become jealous when their owner brings home a baby, but other dogs go into full-on protection mama mode! Photo: YouTube/ViralHog It seems that Prince the boxer took the latter approach and happily welcomed his new baby sister home. In a sweet video shared on YouTube, you can see the two interacting in the most adorable way! The 5-month-old...
Choir Boys Sing An Entire Performance In “Meows”
Two choir boys wowed the audience with a unique and silly performance composed entirely of “meow” sounds. While it sounds like satire, the piece dates back to the 1800s and is known as the “Duetto buffo di due Gatti,” or in English, the “Funny duet for two cats.” Photo: YouTube/Skateboxx According to All Music, it’s unclear who composed the piece, but many believe it was written in 1825 and draws principally on Gioachino Rossini’s 1816 opera Otello. The piece is written for two singers and a...
Herd of Indian Elephants Get Revenge on Man for Dead Calf
It’s been reported that a man in India was trampled to death by an angry herd of elephants after a baby pachyderm belonging to them was killed by local villagers. Elephants are known to be one of the most intelligent creatures on the planet and are often cited for their remarkable memories. They are also known for being fiercely protective and not above revenge when tormented or abused. That appears to be the case in this incident. Elephants Never Forget According to several sources, the man was trampled in the Indian state of...
Frenchie Pup Goes Fly Fishing With Dad And Doesn’t Know What To Think
An adorable puppy had the chance to go fly fishing with his dad and he had no idea how to react! In an adorable video taken from shore, you can see the dog snuggled up in a backpack on Dad’s back while he was fly fishing. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog Dad was waist-deep in the waters of Bennett Springs in Missouri. The popular fishing spot is notorious for housing an abundance of rainbow trout for anglers to catch. Though the sun was shining, the air was likely brisk as the video was shot in early October. The little pup desperately looked to...
Family Decides Not to Adopt Cat Due to Her Vision Impairment, But She Finds Loving New 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! I’d had male cats as a youngster, so I was looking for one as an adult. At the shelter, I had seen a beautiful gray 3-month-old kitten and thought, “He’s beautiful.” Then I was told he was a girl and spoken for. Oh, I thought, and continued on, only to hear that the adopters changed their mind because of a hernia, which is normal in kittens, and some visual...
