Meet the Multi-Talented Labrador Retriever!
The Labrador Retriever approaches sports, work and life with boundless enthusiasm. His outgoing personality complements his athleticism and work ethic. Social and expressive, this Retriever is especially biddable to human direction. Labs are celebrated military and service dogs, therapy dogs, hunting dogs, sport stars and all-around companions. Labrador Retriever is bred for athleticism Ancestors of the Labrador Retriever worked with Newfoundland fisherman off the Labrador Sea shores. Their coats helped them tolerate the freezing salt spray...
Fluffy Cat Tries To Catch Snowflakes In The Yard
A fluffy cat named Snowshoe was caught in the act of playing with snowflakes in the yard and it’s too cute! The video was taken by the cat’s owner in White Cloud, Michigan during the first snow of the year. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog According to ViralHog, the Snowshoe’s owner explained, “I was looking out the window during a snowstorm and I saw my cat, Snowshoe, jumping around. Luckily, I had my phone in my hand and immediately started recording.” They added, “I’ve never seen her do this ever before....
Doggy Daycares Are Dressing Up Pups To Recreate The Nativity Scene
The holiday season is in full swing and one thing that many people enjoy is a good ol’ Nativity Scene. The classic set-up usually features Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus in a manger. Sometimes it’s even accompanied by an angel or some wise men. As it turns out, it’s not just people that can enjoy the Nativity Scene, but dogs can as well! Photo: Pexels/Leah Kelley In fact, some doggy daycares are getting into the holiday spirit by recreating the classic Nativity Scene with a canine twist. Happy Hounds Daycare in Coventry, UK...
PewDiePie’s 17-Year-Old Pug Named Maya Just Died
Losing a pet is so hard, especially around the holidays. Even celebrities can’t escape the heartbreak that comes from losing a pet. Recently, 33-year-old Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, more popularly known as PewDiePie, had to say goodbye to his beloved pug named Maya. PewDiePie and Maya have been taking the internet by storm for years, and Felix regularly posts photos of them together on Instagram. Felix announced Maya’s passing on Instagram in mid-December, writing: “Said farewell to my little Maya this morning.. 17 years is a...
The Dalmatian
The handsome, spotted Dalmatian is one of the most easily recognized breeds in all of dogdom. Friendly, intelligent and, above all, versatile, he has held many jobs and performed them all with gusto. Enjoy these eight fun facts about the universally popular Dalmatian. Dalmatian history This breed’s origins can be traced back to present-day Croatia and the historical region of Dalmatia. The Dal’s ancestors are believed to have been several breeds of pointers, as well as the Harlequin (white with torn black patches) Great Dane. The...
Airline Sends American Family’s Dog To Saudi Arabia Instead Of Nashville
Traveling with pets can be stressful and when we fly, things are especially tough. It’s hard to let your pet go with a stranger out of sight, but we can find comfort in knowing we’ll be reunited with them at the end of the trip. One family traveling to Nashville, however, arrived to a nightmare situation when they were told their dog was re-routed to an entirely different country! Photo: Flickr/Riik@mctr License: CC BY-SA 2.0 According to the Washington Examiner, Madison Miller adopted 5-year-old Bluebell in Britain, but when it...
Cockatiel Performs Impressive Beatboxing Solo In Viral Video
Have you ever heard a bird beatboxing before? If not, this is your chance! It’s pretty well known that birds can sing, and some even mimic their owners. However, beatboxing is a whole other ballgame. Photo: Instagram/@airplawan A talented cockatiel from New South Wales, Australia has gone viral on social media for her impressive self-written song. Ginger lives with her owner, Pawan Sorasongkram, and was recently filmed performing a beatboxing solo, which is quite impressive. Photo: Instagram/@airplawan According to Yahoo!, Pawan said,...
Letter from Dr. Jefferson: Saving Lives Together
Dec 24, 2022 As I write this letter, we are preparing for the dangerous Arctic cold front that is about to blast freezing temperatures into our community and throughout Central Texas, just in time for the holidays. Our shelter becomes severely strained with temperatures this low. To keep our animals warm and safe during this cold emergency, we asked our community to take in a foster pet during the storm, give funds to support the increased cost of shelter operations, and help under-resourced shelters across the region. And you’ve come...
Puppy Who Was So Hungry She Would ‘Eat Leaves and Sticks’ Become’s Fur Family’s Matriarch
This story is an entrant in the Fur-Ever Family Photo & Story Contest. Voting runs through December 31. Three grand prize winners will each receive $500 in cash and $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the entrants and finalists here! Stevie is the matriarch of our fur family. She taught our new GSD puppy the ropes and puts up with his antics. PHOTO: THERESA PLATT She was found as a tiny stray puppy (about 8-weeks-old) by Bossier City Animal Control. She was starving and trying her best to find food on her own....
The Brains of Stranded Dolphins Show Signs of Alzheimer’s
Dolphins and whales often become stranded on land or in shallow waters. This can happen to individual animals, a mother and calf, and sometimes groups. The reasons why aren’t always understood. A recent study investigated possible brain pathology behind these incidents and found that some of the animals showed signs of a common human disease. Researchers across several Scottish universities and the Moredun Research Institute examined the brains of 22 toothed whales, or odontocetes, that had become stranded in waters off the coast of...
Most Wildlife Bridges Are Too Narrow, According to New Study
An estimated 1 million animals are killed on American roads each day. Throughout the year, there are also more than 1 million deer fatalities stemming from collisions, with these crashes killing around 200 people, as well. Wildlife bridges aim to address issues like this, as well as to help connect animals to their fragmented habitat. However, a new study finds that most of these structures may be too small. Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) recently examined wildlife overpasses throughout the world to better understand...
Good Samaritans Rescue Horse Trapped In Frozen Lake
A group of Good Samaritans came together to save a horse trapped in the freezing waters of a Wisconsin lake. According to ABC News, the horse, nicknamed Jack, was found in Wood Lake, Wisconsin. The horse’s owner was nowhere to be found, but that didn’t stop people from working together to free him. Speaking with ABC News, the president of the Big Wood Lake Association, Mike Strub, said that he and his neighbors refused to give up on getting Jack to safety, despite the limited resources and subzero temperatures they faced. Katelyn...
Polar Bear Cub Captured in Alaska Will Live in Zoo
Rather than euthanize a polar bear that had become too accustomed to humans, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) explained that the bear was instead captured and transported to the Alaska Zoo, where it will spend the remainder of its life. While not ideal, putting it down would have been worse. Polar Bears Due to global warming and habitat encroachment, polar bears are facing difficult existences these days. With the ice floes they count on for hunting all but melting away — disrupting their feeding practices in the process...
Research Urges Counselors To Take Death Of Client’s Pets More Seriously
Losing a pet is heartbreaking. They’re part of the family, and when a dog or other pet passes away, it can feel like losing a loved one. Sadly, the loss of a pet isn’t often regarded the same as the loss of a human loved one. You can’t generally take time from work to mourn or grieve a dog in the same way you can an aunt or sibling, but the pain can be just as deep. Photo: Pexels/Oleksandr Pidvalnyi Even in clinical settings and counseling, the grief experienced over the loss of a pet is often disregarded and dismissed....
Rare Display of Moose in Alaska Shedding Antlers, Video Goes Viral
Deer, moose, and elk shed their antlers each season, but it’s rare to actually catch a glimpse of the annual event. Hunters and folks that spend a lot of time in the woods run across the discarded racks from time to time, but seeing it occur in realtime is seldom an option. That changed recently when a family with a Ring Doorbell camera in Alaska captured it for all to see. Moose in Alaska Tyra Bogert informed Today that she was visiting her sister watching TikTok videos with her niece when she received a Ring alert. Grabbing her phone,...
4 Tips for Last-Minute Puppy Toy Gifts
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Poodle Grooming Styles: How to Find the Perfect Poodle Cut
Poodles are a versatile breed — and that includes their coats. Some of the more popular Poodle cuts are the: Kennel Clip Miami Clip Lamb Clip But, really Poodle grooming styles are limitless. Paige McIlwain, director of training at Salty Dawg Pet Salon, says, “Poodles aren’t limited to just fancy trims and can be clipped in almost any way you can imagine. Their coats are extremely versatile as are the dogs themselves.” Popular Poodle cuts Paige says that in all three Poodle cut styles, the Poodle will have a shaved...
Friendly Dog Catches Amazon Delivery Driver Off Guard
The tale of the dog and the mailman is as old as time. Typically speaking, we are used to the myth of the dog and mailman being mortal enemies. But, in reality, that’s hardly the truth. Dogs are such friendly creatures it’s hard to imagine that they’d never like someone. There are plenty of videos out there on the internet that tend to prove that dogs and mail carriers are actually quite good friends. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog One such adorable video features a delivery driver who gets a surprise from a very friendly pooch....
The Beauty of Korat Cats and What to Know About Them
Ever heard of a Korat cat? A silvery-blue beauty hailing from Thailand, it is an ancient breed that appears in a book about cats as far back as Thailand’s Ayudhya period (1350-1767). In it, the Korat or Si-Sawat, as it’s also known, is described as a feline responsible for bringing good fortune. They were never sold, but a pair of them was considered a favored gift. Today’s modern Korats have roots stemming all the way back to Thailand. Oldest Cat Breeds There is a story about a pair of Korats named Nara and Darra that were...
Are You Good at Understanding Animals? It Could Be Because You’re More Empathetic
When you hear your cat or dog make a noise, do you think you have a good idea what they’re trying to tell you? A new study finds that if you do interpret animal sounds correctly, it could be because you’re more empathetic. Researchers at the University of Copenhagen, ETH Zurich, and Agroscope recently examined how well people understood the emotions behind an animal’s vocalizations, and then looked for trends among the traits of successful participants. The findings, published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, show...
