Cat Gives Grandma A Back Massage At Dinner
When we think of cats, we often picture aloof, shallow, and somewhat selfish pets. They like things their way and they don’t care much what their owner thinks. They’re like the opposite of dogs. Dogs can be major people-pleasers, but cats often want to be pleased without giving anything in return. It’s one of the reasons people love them so much. They rule the roost and they’re shameless about it! Photo: StockVault/Pixabay However, not all cats are the same. Some cats actually do go out of their ways to care for their...
Neglected, Emaciated Momma Dog Rescued with Her Nursing Babies
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! She lived across the street from my daughter, small for her boxer breed due to longterm neglect. She was probably less than 2-years-old and already nursing her second litter of mutt puppies. She was tied with a heavy rope, no shelter, no water, and no food dish. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / CORTEZ13 Occasionally, she would break or gnaw the rope and come running across the road to my...
Chris Evans Gifted His Dog A Shirt From The Movie ‘The Gray Man’
It’s no secret that Chris Evans loves dogs. In fact, he once admitted that the only reason he had an Instagram account was to post photos of dogs. True to that statement, Evans regularly posts content about his pup and gives little sneak peaks into his life with Dodger. When Evans isn’t busy dotting on Dodger, he’s acting in major films, like the new Netflix movie The Gray Man. Evans plays Lloyd Hansen, the main antagonist in the film. In the movie, Hansen was often seen sporting a blue and white polo shirt, a look that...
New Dog Collars Use AI To ‘Translate’ Barks Into Emotions
A South Korean company has created a new type of dog collar that utilizes artificial intelligence to “translate” barks into emotions. The company, Petpuls, first launched the product back in 2020 as part of a fundraising campaign. The collar may help dog owners better understand and bond with their pets, and help them better meet their needs. Photo: YouTube/Petpuls US In a press release, Petpuls Labs CEO, Stella Jang, said: “Many dog owners are unable to be with their dogs all the time. We created Petpuls to give dog owners...
Miracle Rescue Cat Loses and then Regains Her Eyesight
Kelly DeWeese had recently taken up running after the death of her mother, and this lifestyle change helped bring a miraculous cat into her life. DeWeese was headed past cornfields on one of her first forays into the running world when a tiny little kitten emerged and walked straight toward her. She wasn’t looking too good, though. DeWeese says, “You could tell she was really sick. She couldn’t open her eyes. They were goopy and closed shut, and she couldn’t meow. She kept sneezing.” Not able to turn her back on...
The World’s Tiniest Bat Is In Big Trouble, But There Could Be Hope
The bumblebee bat, also known as Kitti’s hog-nosed ba is the smallest bat in the world, and has the smallest skull size of any mammal on earth.As TreeHugger reports, the bumblebee bat weighs on average less than .07 ounces and on 1.14 inches long, but the tiny species is at heightened risk from climate change and habitat loss. These tiny bats can be found in caves in Thailand and Myanmar, in groups as large as 100 individuals per cave.They emerge to feed in the evening and dawn, foraging around nearby forest areas for insects. Source:...
Moth Species with Nearly 10-Inch Wingspan Spotted in Washington State
A moth native to Asia has fluttered its wings on over to the United States and surprised agriculture officials in the process. The atlas moth, one of the largest moths in the world with a nearly 10-inch wingspan, was found outside a garage in Bellevue, Washington, in early July. After a University of Washington professor reported it to the Washington State Department of Agriculture, official confirmation came in from the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Investigation Service on July 27. This is believed to be the first time a confirmed...
Guest Walks Into Hotel Room And Finds Stray Cat Sleeping In Their Bed
A guest on holiday in Kuta Lombok in Indonesia was surprised to walk back to her hotel room and find an uninvited visitor had taken over! When they walked into the room, a stray black cat was sprawled across the top of the bed, enjoying a mid-day snooze. They shared with ViralHog: “At a holiday villa, I left the room to go to reception and came back to the cat in the bed.” Photo: YouTube/ViralHog It appears they left the door open to the room when they stepped away and the cat simply let itself in. Clever kitty! According to the...
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...
