Mother Moose Couldn’t Save her Baby from Danger Until Fishermen Arrived at the Rescue
It’s a hard world out there for a mother and child, especially for animals who can’t quickly ask for help in times of trouble. This kind of story has often been reported on new sites and channels. It’s heartbreaking to see mother and child unable to acquire help because no one was nearby. But some were lucky that rescuers arrived at the perfect moment. Those animals are fortunate to encounter genuinely caring humans with pure intentions and the heart to bring them somewhere safe. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo Sometimes problems...
Animal Rescue Shares The Reason Behind Viral Kitten’s “Twerking” Dance Moves
A 3-month-old kitten named Twerk went viral for her awesome dance moves and those moves helped her find a loving forever home! The little kitten was taken in by the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh and they immediately noticed she had quite the sense of rhythm. In fact, she couldn’t stop dancing. Photo: Facebook/Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh The rescue shared a video of the cat on Facebook and it wasn’t long before it went viral. In the post, they explain that the 3-month-old kitten was brought to their shelter because her...
War Veteran Asks Service Dog To Be Best Man At His Wedding
When Justin Lansford was deployed to Afghanistan back in 2012, he knew the work would be tough and the days would be long, but little could prepare him to face the reality that lay ahead. While working as a paratrooper, Justin suffered a life-changing injury that would impact every area of his life moving forward – and also open the doors for him to meet his best friend, Gabe. Photo: Picryl/The U.S. National Archives Speaking with ABC News, Justin said, “I was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division and we were in eastern...
Security Guard Brings Home Stray Cat And Has No Idea She’s Pregnant
When Michael picked up a stray cat while working as a security guard, he had no idea what he was in for. In an interview with The Dodo, Michael explained that he was on shift when he noticed a cat “kept following me.” Photo: YouTube/The Dodo He nicknamed the cat Tree Kitty and began to enjoy her company. He said, “I fell in love with that cat. Something about this cat just makes me happy.” Eventually, Micahel decided to bring Tree Kitty home with him. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Michael and Alexandra took Tree Kitty to the...
Senior Dog Given Weeks To Live Defies All Odds After Being Rescued From The Pound
A senior defied all odds after being given just weeks to live. The dog, Earl, was at a shelter in Los Angeles, California where he was quickly deteriorating when he caught the attention of Emma with the Northwest Dog Project. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo In an interview with The Dodo, Emma shared that Earl was in “bad shape” and was incredibly skinny. He was missing hair on his back and it was clear that needed some TLC. Emma decided to pull Earl from the animal shetler he was in and brought him with her to Eugene, Oregon where the...
Dog Gives Mean “Side Eye” When Owner Interrupts Her TV Time
Bagel the dog knows how to give some mean side eye when she’s not happy with things. That was recently seen when she was enjoying watching TV only to be interrupted! Photo: YouTube/ViralHog The rescue pittie/husky mix was relaxing in her dog bed in Pendleton, South Carolina when someone calls out her name. Rather than turning to look at the woman who called her, Bagel simply moves her eyes and glares. It’s clear that she wants to be left alone! Can’t they see she’s trying to watch the show? Photo: YouTube/ViralHog...
Woman Welcomes Dog Refused By Other Groomers Into Her Salon
Dog breed discrimination is alive and well in 2022, but some groomers are doing their part to break the stigma associated with different breeds and give each dog a fair chance. One of those groomers is Vanessa De Prophetis of Girl With The Dogs. Photo: YouTube/Girl With The Dogs Vanessa owns a pet grooming salon and she regularly takes to YouTube to share about her different clients. Recently, she shared about a Chow Chow she groomed named Basal. It’s surprising because most groomers refuse to work with Chow Chows “due to their...
Help Your Dog’s Health by Journaling
Tracking your own health by journaling is a helpful, proactive step toward better-managed care and clear communication across healthcare provider teams. The same is true for our fur family. Journaling health information such as vaccinations, medications and tracking recurring issues gives front row seating to your dog’s health and wellness and allows easy access in an emergency or for a pet sitter situation. What to include in your dog’s health notes Vet and emergency contacts and microchip information are important documents to...
Dog Stays With Owner For 20 Hours After He Slipped On Ice And Became Paralyzed
64-year-old Bob was at home in Northern Michigan when he stepped outside to get some firewood. It was supposed to be a quick jaunt into the cold but it turned into a 20-hour near-death experience. According to Fox2 Detroit, Bob was wearing pajamas that consisted of some long johns, a t-shirt, and slippers when he stepped outside for firewood around 10:30 P.M. Photo: YouTube/ChattyTrends On his way to the firewood pile, Bob slipped on some ice and ended up falling to the ground and breaking his neck. He tried to get up, but he was paralyzed....
Cat Missing For 9 Years Finds Her Way Home Just In Time For Christmas
Losing an animal is a heartbreaking experience. Most pet owners will search high and low for their beloved pets, but sometimes, they’re nowhere to be found. According to the Manchester Evening News, a cat named Marley disappeared from Trafford in England when she was out for a walk. Photo: Wikimedia Commons The cat slipped her harness and ran off, leaving the family scrambling to find her. They searched the neighborhoods and put up posters but their beloved Marley was nowhere to be found. That was back in 2012 and as the years passed,...
Dog Anxiously Waits For Family To Return After They Moved And Left Him Behind
Dogs are part of the family and it’s hard to imagine treating them as lesser. Sadly, many dogs are faced with owners who are negligent or downright abusive. That was the case for Salvatore, a 5 or 6-year-old Black Mouth Cur mix. Salvatore was rescued by the Everglades Angels Dog Rescue after his family left him behind. The rescue shared on Facebook that Salvatore’s old family forclsoed on their home and left him there in the yard. The dog was left with nothing, but he stayed faithful and sat in the yard for two long weeks in hopes...
How Heavy Should My Dog Be?
As dog parents, our No. 1 concern is keeping our best friends as healthy as possible, so they live long and happy lives. “How heavy should my dog be?” is a question that often comes up and it’s an important one. Obesity is a big problem for our dogs. A study by the University of Liverpool and Mars Petcare found that obese dogs had shorter lifespans than dogs with a more ideal body weight score. For that reason, a dog weight chart is a useful tool all dog parents should know about. What is a dog weight chart? A dog weight...
Orphaned Young Penguin Couldn’t Return Home Due to Her Fear of Water
Young animals separated from their mothers can often develop trauma from their experiences in the wild alone. There is no assurance of survival, especially when they still have no hunting skills. The orphaned animal might die out of starvation and dehydration. Most times, they could get into an accident or encounter a predator. The developing trauma is also a huge factor in decreasing the animal’s chance of survival. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo An orphaned young penguin almost did not survive the ocean because she developed a fear of water...
Heartbroken Dog Who Lost Her Puppies In Barn Fire Cares For Orphaned Litter Like Her Own
A heartbreaking situation had a positive ending when a mama dog was able to foster and care for a litter of orphaned puppies. It all started when Jessica Woodruff’s barn caught fire in Roseburg, Oregon. Tragically, the animals inside the barn (four goats, a pig, and a little of seven three-week-old puppies) didn’t survive the incident. Photo: PXHERE Speaking with Inside Edition, Woodruff said, “It all happened within minutes. It’s horrible.” She believes the fire was started by a heat lamp that was keeping the...
Why Do Cats Rub Their Heads Against Things?
Have you ever wondered why cats rub their heads on things? The phenomenon is known as head butting, head bunting, or head bonking. It’s something most cat owners have probably noticed their felines doing, but many may not understand why. Photo: Pexels/Cleomar Mattos Renowned cat expert Jackson Galaxy dives into the topic on YouTube, writing: “Why do cats rub their face against things including you? What do we make of cats head-butting you and other cats? Expression of true love? Passive-aggressive cat display of dissatisfaction?...
Dog Won’t Stop Barking At Pregnant Mom And Ends Up Saving Her Life
Alhanna Butler was 18 weeks pregnant when she nearly died from a terrible infection that would’ve taken her life and the life of her unborn child. Thankfully, she was able to get medical attention just in the nick of time and she credits that all to her dog, an 18-month-old Akita named Keola. Photo: Alhanna Burdis On Facebook, Alhanna explained that when she became pregnant, friends told her she should “get rid of” Keola. Perhaps they were worried the large dog would pose a safety threat to a little baby, or simply require...
Eastern Food Therapy: the benefits of balance
Your dog doesn’t have to be limping to be out of balance. There’s such a thing as your dog having internal imbalances, which can be the result of a poor diet and an unhealthy lifestyle. Eastern food therapy (EFT) aims to fix internal imbalances, so your dog can become its healthiest and happiest self. What is Eastern Food Therapy (EFT)? EFT has been used for thousands of years stemming from the belief that food is medicine. It is based upon the understanding that when an illness occurs it means that there is an imbalance somewhere...
Chihuahua
Weighing less than 6 pounds, a Chihuahua fits easily in the arms of his family. But don’t be fooled: He’s small only in stature, not personality. Chihuahuas are feisty, loyal, opinionated and (let’s just call it what it is!) rather full of themselves. Perhaps their pride today comes from their esteemed heritage. The Chihuahua’s predecessors, after all, were considered sacred. Where did the Chihuahua come from Although the stories of the breed’s beginning are cloudy, historians generally agree that the Chihuahua...
Watch the Touching Story of How a Deaf and Blind Dog Met His Genuinely Loving Human Dad
It’s truly heartwarming to see a special needs dog get adopted. Providing them with a safe space where they are accepted is their most important duty to be their human parents. Your adopted dog might be lame, missing a leg, only has one ear, deaf, or blind, but they are more than those physical conditions. Photo: Youtube/GeoBeats Animals Like any other dog, the one with special needs also has a personality. They are even bright — you can train them at home for their convenience. Those dogs can certainly make you feel loved as...
Safe and Stress-Free Ways to Gain a Shy Dog’s Trust
Adopting a dog has got to be one of the most exciting moments in life. You can’t wait to bring the puppy home and create memories with them. Although it’s exciting, you better check on your dog first. Your first interaction should have their consent. Do not touch them, especially when you notice that they cower away or are barring their teeth to you. Dogs tend to shy away or get defensive due to anxiety, fear, or when their trauma is triggered. Photo: Unsplash/T.R Photography It would be best if you understood that it’s...
