How Much Will Your Pet Cost You Throughout its Life? A Large Survey Provides an Estimate
Americans are pretty attached to our pets, with a furry friend present in an estimated 70% of households across the country. We do want the best for them, so costs can pile up. Between quality food, toys, treats, supplies, veterinary care, and pet-sitting or kenneling when we’re out of town, we can find ourselves facing more expenses than we thought. According to a new survey, a large share of pet owners aren’t quite prepared for these costs. Synchrony, a company that provides credit card and insurance products to pet owners,...
Family Finds Paw Prints in the Snow All Winter, Finally Meets the Cat Who Made Them
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! We first noticed a flash of white in the backyard. Some new creature was living in our yard, but it never slowed down long enough for any of us to figure out what it was. Then winter came, and along with the snow, there were occasionally fresh footprints along the sidewalk. Tiny footprints that told us that the streak of white was actually a cat who had to be beyond freezing. We started...
Rescue Cats Go Viral After Adorably Occupying Owners’ Boxed Blender
It’s no secret cats love boxes, but one Canadian couple has spent the past month squaring off with the family cats over a new boxed appliance. According to CBC News, the incident began right after Thanksgiving, when Nikii and Jessica Gerson-Neeves decided to invest in a Vitamix blender. But when the blender arrived, Jessica briefly set the unopened box down on the kitchen floor. This was the invitation her 4-year-old rescue cat, Max, needed to jump onto the new blender, where he remained for hours. Posted by Jessica Gerson-Neeves...
Shelter Dog With A “Perfectly Imperfect Grin” Just Wants To Find Someone To Love
A two-year-old German shepherd mix named Squid is capturing the hearts of staff and volunteers at Best Friends Animal Society with his unique looks. His face is a little crooked due to a birth defect, but it doesn’t bother him a bit. Posted by Best Friends Animal Society on Thursday, December 16, 2021 The sanctuary posted a video of him on Facebook in hopes of finding him a family of his own. “Squid will steal your heart with his perfectly imperfect grin,” they wrote. “Squid’s face tilts to one side and he...
Brain Scans Show Dogs Can Tell One Language from Another
We sometimes feel as if our dogs understand everything we say. Of course, we realize that dogs are conditioned to understand our vocal inflections and certain words, but it’s still fun to think about every once in a while. It seems as if dogs may know more about our speech than what many people realize. According to research published in the journal NeroImage, dogs may have more of a capacity to understand and comprehend human speech than most people could ever imagine. This was the first study of its kind to come out with this level of...
German Shepherd Build His Own Snowman
There are many things to appreciate about winter. We might appreciate watching the snowfall or perhaps we enjoy eating an icicle on occasion. Now, we have something else to love about winter: A video of a German Shepherd building his own snowman. After being posted on TikTok, the video went viral with more than 16 million views. It’s easy to see why, because it’s just so fascinating to watch this lovable dog making his own giant snowballs. Photo: Pixabay/bixusas Sarah Onderwater posted the video on December 27 and since that time,...
Puppies Abandoned On Christmas Find Homes The Very Same Day
Police officers had the opportunity to rescue a litter of puppies in Tulsa, Oklahoma. According to a Facebook post by the Tulsa Police Department, somebody had dumped a duffel bag full of five puppies at the counter of a convenience store. It wasn’t long before the Edward Squad Mingo Valley Division had responded and officers were there to assist. Photo: flickr/Ivan Radic Not only did they help rescue the puppies, but they also managed to give all five of the puppies a new home. Four of the officers adopted four of the puppies right...
Dog Missing From California Rescued From Snowy Mountain
It was a miracle for one dog who had been missing for months out in California. The lucky pooch was rescued from the wilderness by some cross country skiers and snowboarders who happened upon the pup, stuck out in the snow. The 3-year-old Pitbull mix named Russ had been missing for several months. Russ first disappeared back in August 2021, after the Caldor Fire devastated California’s Lake Tahoe region. While escaping the fire, Russ and his owner had become separated. Photo: Pixabay/Romero Joel The missing dog was nowhere to be...
Home Insurance Companies In New York Can No Longer Discriminate Against Dog Breeds
Did you know that home insurance companies can discriminate coverage to pet owners based on their dog’s breed? Well, that is no longer an issue in the state of New York, where new legislation was passed. According to the Times Union, pet owners are celebrating the passage of the law that states home insurance providers can no longer refuse coverage to pet owners based on their dog’s breed. Photo: Pixabay/Luna Lee Before this law passed, insurance companies held the right to deny homeowner coverage if they felt that certain dog...
Brave Chihuahua Sneaks Into Cat’s Bed For A Cuddle
Contrary to popular belief, cats and dogs can definitely get along and live in harmony. Granted, this isn’t always perfect harmony. Cats are known to be quite independent, and if you happen to have both cats and dogs in your home, you’re well aware of how much cats value their alone time. It’s not to say that they don’t enjoy hanging out with the family pooch, but they certainly like to keep their distance from time to time. Photo: Pixabay/Ay S Cats tend to be quite precious when it comes to their selected napping...
