Channing The Fancy Show Dog Has A Date At The Groomers
We could all use some pampering from time to time. There’s nothing quite like going in for a spa day and allowing others to care for our every need. Being pampered is not only something that we enjoy as humans, but dogs also appreciate the opportunity to get pampered. In fact, they will take that pampering anytime it comes their way. Photo: YouTube/Girl With The Dogs In the following video, you see Channing enjoying pampering at the groomers. Channing is a rather interesting dog and is a breed that many people are not familiar with. Not...
Jax The Staffy Finally Goes Home After After Spending Two Days Stuck In A Cave
We would do anything to ensure that our family’s dogs are well cared for. At times, however, they could get into some mischief, or something unexpected happens that makes us stop and think about all they mean to us. Photo: Facebook/Jake Cassar Official That is what happened with one woman who lost her dog in a most frightening way. According to the Daily Mail, she went on Facebook to ask for help after her dog had become trapped in a cave. She knew she couldn’t get the dog out on her own because heavy machinery would be needed to...
Family Puts Child Lock On Microwave To Prevent Rescue Cat From Stealing Food
When you have a cat in your family, you want them to be happy and healthy. We do our best to give the cat everything they could need, and at times, this may even mean doing something that is “for their own good.” Having a cat means you sometimes must take the good with the bad. Some cats can be cranky, and others can do things that run against the grain. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog One thing is sure, cats have a mind of their own, and they don’t mind walking down the wrong path. That is what happened with Bentley. According to...
Husky Born With Rare “Flipper Feet” Searches For A Forever Family
If there is one thing that every dog has, it’s a lot of love in its heart. They may show it differently, but any family with a dog knows they will get back much more love than they could ever hope to give. There are also times when the dog needs some extra love because they have a special need. That is the case with Ziggy, and she needs just the right family to care for her. Ziggy was dropped off at the National Mill Dog Rescue in 2022, and the rescue quickly shared photos of the sweet pup on Facebook: She was tiny at the time and had a...
Family Returns Rescue Dog Because She Wants To Sleep In Bed With Mom And Dad
If you have a dog in your life, you already realize that one of their great joys is sleeping with their human mother and father. Admittedly, not every parent wants to have a dog sleep in their bed, and it’s a personal choice, but one family took things too far. It happened with a little dog named Twinkle. She was a stray rescued off the streets in Miami and taken in by the True and Faithful Pet Rescue Mission. Twinkle was able to find her new family, and everyone thought it was a perfect match, but things didn’t work as expected....
Unsociable Cat Has Hard Time Finding a New Home After His Human Dies
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! Weirdly enough, I found my rescue cat on Facebook. A friend posted a picture of Bernie, who was about to become homeless after the death of his person. He had already been on his own for about two months, with a couple of kind people coming around to leave food and water for him in the garage of his person’s home, but now the house was on the market and he had to find a new home or...
Grumpy-Faced Rescue Cat Brought in from Cold Adjusts to New Surroundings but Still Needs Forever Home
Meet Ms. Chef Trash Panda, a lovely kitty from a local Tucson cat colony. The caretakers of the colony would often see her nearby wanting love and making biscuits on the pavement. They were finally able to gain her trust and decided to try to find her help so she wouldn’t have to make biscuits on concrete next to broken glass. This is how she earned her name! Photo: SACatRescue Rescue Cats Chef Trash Panda is a simple girl, master baker, and creature of comfort. She’s been glued to her cozy blankets ever since her rescue, where...
Retriever Owner & Dog Make Beautiful “Music” Together in Viral TikTok with Toy Horn
It’s actually quite funny if you have a sense of humor and understand the dog is not harmed in any fashion by taking part in the videos. So, what are we talking about? A beautiful golden retriever called Gouzi, with a TikTok page known as @ly12206688, has a talent for music. They can’t sing, but they are adept at a number of simple “instruments” and a few that barely qualify. In fact, noisemakers would be a better description of the devices they “play” in their videos. Photo: TikTok/@ly12206688 Golden...
Woman Interviews Sanctuary Animals On Tiny Microphone
Many of us have experienced the call of the wild, but we may not have experienced it quite in the same way as Maya Higa. She is a streamer on the Twitch platform that knows how to interview wild critters and really gets them talking. Photo: YouTube/Maya These “interviews” have been so popular that millions of people have watched them. Meyer has the opportunity to get up close and personal with these animals because she works for the ZooToYou nonprofit organization. The facility, based in California, operates with the blessing of...
Little Rescue Pig Loves Kisses From His Foster Mom
We are all familiar with the little pig that went to market. It is close to the pig that had roast beef or the one that stayed home. There’s one little pig that isn’t always considered when we look at our toes, but it is just as adorable as the toes on a child’s feet. This little pig is named Blueberry and will surely steal your heart: Blueberry was only three days old when he was taken from his mother. He was very tiny when people found him, weighing only 2 1/2 pounds, but his personality was larger-than-life. According to...
What is the Best Vacuum for Dog Hair?
We all know shed happens when you live with dogs. Whether you have a double-coated fluffy boy or a sleek-coated pretty girl, dog hair can be a real problem during shedding seasons. Fortunately, there are some great pet vacuums for tackling dog hair. 1. Dog vacuum and pet grooming tool Pet hair isn’t just hair, it carries pollen and allergens too. The great minds at Dyson know this and developed the pet Groom Tool. It works with Dyson’s cordless range of vacuums, like the Dyson V15 Detect with its laser detection and...
Tips for Finding the Best Pet Products and Brands
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Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Open Arms Challenge registration ends today, short-term fostering for cats and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Today is the last day to register for the Open Arms Challenge!It’s your last chance to register for the Open Arms Challenge! Twenty-three national organizations have come together to host this Challenge that’s all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive practices. And there’s $420,000 in grant prizes available! Register Now Maddie’s® Insights webcastJoin Dr. Kristyn Vitale on Thursday, February 9 at...
Mom Reunited With Abandoned Dog After Leaving Heartbreaking Note
Owning a dog is a huge responsibility. Pets take a lot of resources, including time, money, food, and pet-friendly housing. While pet ownership should be accessible to everyone, the sad reality is that it’s not and families are forced to make hard decisions regarding their pets every single day. A mom in Chattanooga, Tennessee recently made the tough decision to abandon her dog, Lilo, when she found herself homeless with two young kids. Rather than taking the dog to a shelter to ask for help, Lilo’s mom wrote a note and attached...
My Dog Ate Gum, What Do I Do?
Gum is an enjoyable treat for humans, but for dogs it’s actually dangerous if ingested. What to do if your dog eats gum Dr. Tina Wismer, senior director of ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, says if your pet gets into something potentially toxic, first check the ingredient label on the product. If the ingested item contains xylitol and you notice any abnormal behavior from your pet, go to your local veterinary clinic immediately. “A veterinarian will likely first check your dog’s blood sugar and liver enzymes to see if...
Dog Reunites With Owner After Saving His Life During A Stroke
A dog in Teaneck, New Jersey is being praised as a hero after dragging his owner to call for help. Brian Myers was home alone with his dog, Sadie, when he suffered a stroke and couldn’t reach the phone to call for help. Photo: Pexels/Torsten Dettlaff Thankfully, Sadie sprung into life-saving action and got Brian the help that he needed. According to The Dodo, Brian rescued Sadie from the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge after she was surrendered by her previous owners. The rescue struggled to find her a forever home because she was nervous,...
Confused German Shepherd Doesn’t Know What To Think Of A Tiny Kitten
A sweet German Shepherd recently got to meet a tiny kitten and he was so confused by the meows! Two-year-old Rocky the German Shepherd lives with a husband and wife duo who regularly introduces him to new animals. Photo: YouTube/Rocky Rocky loves meeting new friends, though he can sometimes be unsure or confused by newcomers. In a video shared on Rocky’s YouTube channel, you can see Rocky and the kitten sitting on a bed together. Photo: YouTube/Rocky The giant dog doesn’t know what to think of the little kitten and is especially...
Dachshund Refuses To Give Up His Old, Stinky Ball
Kids and dogs can be similar in that they both tend to pick one “special” toy that’s somehow better than the other toys. As a young child, I had a stuffed animal named Slushie that I took with me everywhere. 27 years later and I still have that stuffed dog in fairly decent condition, albeit well-loved. My dog also has a favorite toy he’s had since puppyhood, a stuffed unicorn that no other stuffie could replace. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo A silly dachshund named Bruno also has a favorite toy that he loves above all his...
Police Department Investigates Dog For Break Room Lunch Theft
It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there, and one police department in Michigan is realizing just how true that is. As it turns out, one of their very own police dogs is under investigation for theft! The Wyandotte Police Department posted about the investigation on Facebook explaining that K9 Officer Ice is currently under investigation for stealing. In the post, they wrote: “Stealing is not only a crime but it is morally wrong too. Some jobs, like that of being a police officer, require you to take an oath prior to starting. Within...
The Most Popular Dog Names Of 2022
Bringing a dog home can be such an exciting time, but it definitely takes some planning and preparation. You have to get the home ready and pick out food bowls, toys, bedding, and more. Perhaps one of the more fun aspects of welcoming home a dog is getting to choose a name. Photo: Pexels/Christian Domingues While fun, it can also be a bit stressful to pick out the “perfect” name for your pup. What’s interesting is that dog names, much like baby names, seem to cycle in and out of popularity. The American Kennel Club compiled...
