What Dogs are Low Maintenance?
Can dogs really be low maintenance? Likewise, are some dog breeds truly high maintenance? Yes and yes — although some of the reasons may surprise you. Here are some helpful factors to consider, along with a list of breeds that are generally the best low maintenance dogs to consider as your next best bud. First, what makes a dog low maintenance? Honestly, this question makes many experts chuckle! There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all, low maintenance dog — that was the first reaction from Dr. Bruce F. Smith, professor...
How to Use Top-Quality Treats and Toys to Help Separation Anxiety in Dogs
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A Stray Cat Followed a Woman Home and Became a Mom to Rescue Kittens
Cats are amazing creatures, and part of what makes them interesting is their ability to judge characters. They have this sixth sense to know if a human has good or bad vibes. Felines are always on guard, especially with strangers — making them experts in reading body language. For this reason, cats are excellent at choosing the right human to take care of them. Cat parents shared their experience of when they were claimed them as their humans. Stray cats would surprisingly appear in their backyards or patio. In Charli’s case, a...
Owners Help Cat ‘Reset’ His Long Tongue By Tapping On It
Porkchop the cat is like other cats in a lot of ways, but he has an unusual characteristic: his tongue is so long that it hangs out of his mouth at all times! The 7-year-old cat was adopted by his current family back in October of 2021 and he now lives with them in Nepean, Ontario. Porkchop’s tongue is so long that it doesn’t fit all the way in his mouth, so it’s always hanging out. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog Sometimes his tongue sticks out just a tiny bit, but other times it sticks out a lot. Porkchop’s owner told...
Man Stops Walk To Introduce His Puppy To A Cat
A dog owner went viral for introducing his puppy to a neighborhood cat while out for a walk back in October of 2021. Cheyenne (@cheyennetylerberry) spotted the puppy, Ted, on a walk outside her home’s window. She must’ve suspected something sweet was about to take place because she pulled out her phone to start recording and it’s a good thing she did! Photo: TikTok/@cheyennetylerberry “Caught this pure moment and I haven’t stopped smiling since,” Cheyenne captioned in the video. In the clip, you can see...
Poor Anteater Got Stuck in a Fish Wire Until a Guy Untangled the Situation
Sharing an environment with wild animals requires a lot of adjustments, especially for humans. There are moments when those animals will surprise you with random appearances, and it might be because they are curious about the changes in their surroundings. Most wild animals are harmless — they’ll only become defensive when threatened. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo Although humans and animals can live in harmony, there are times when wild animals get into an accident. Getting stuck somewhere has already happened a bunch of times. An...
Australian Shepherd Entertains Himself For Hours By Playing On The Swing
Owning a dog takes a lot of work. They require regular exercise, food, love, grooming, and veterinary care. Some high-energy dogs like Australian Shepherds require more exercise and stimulation than others, which can take a lot of time and energy from their owners. Boudin is one 4-year-old pup that falls into that category of high-energy dogs, but he’s got a creative way to get his energy out: through swinging! Photo: Raw Pixel Boudin the Australian Shepherd lives with his owners in Chester, Arkansas, and his dad built him a dog swing...
Woman Asks For Update On Cats While On Vacation And Receives Photo Of Them Fighting
When going away for a vacation or holiday, it’s nice to know that things are being taken care of back at home. For those who own pets, that includes ensuring they’re in good hands and being well cared for while their owners are away. A London-based cat owner named Lesley took a holiday with her partner, Ty, and she left her two cats in the hands of her sister, Catherine. Photo: Wikimedia Commons According to Newsweek, Catherine was watching the cats, Truffles and Treacle, when a family member snapped a hilarious photo of the two...
A Cuban Crocodile Gallops like a Horse in Pursuit of a Man in a Florida Theme Park
Just a few weeks ago, an image of a handbag made of crocodile skin on exhibit at the London Zoo drew the attention of many on social media. London zoo not pissing around pic.twitter.com/C9cxoDCba2 — Moonbeam Hillgoth (@sleepy_homo) August 1, 2022 Instead of a live Siamese crocodile inside the glass enclosure, the zoo has chosen to display the handbag with a placard that reads: “This bag used to be found swimming in slow-moving rivers and streams across Southeast Asia and Indonesia. Over the last 75 years, more than 80% of Siamese...
Vet Tells Couple That They Should Let Rescue Kitten Die, Now He’s a Thriving Senior
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! One day my husband, Mike, was driving down a one lane dirt country road, when he saw a kitten laying in the middle of it. He didn’t know if it was alive or dead. He didn’t want to drive over it, in case it was alive and he scared it, causing it to run and possibly get hit by his truck tires. He got out to check and saw that it was alive but too weak to even lift his little...
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Dog
If you want your relationship with your dog to grow, try looking for new ways that you can connect with your pup on a deeper level. This could include trying new activities together, making changes to your daily routine, or learning to better understand their non-verbal communication. To help you get started, we’ve put together a list of five ways of strengthening your relationship with your dog. Make every meal time special For many dogs, the quickest way to their heart is through their stomach. If this sounds familiar, a great way to...
TV Legend Bob Barker Helps Wild Burros In Southern California
Bob Barker is known as the beloved former host of the game show the Price Is Right, but he is also a lifelong animal advocate. He would end each show by saying, “Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered.” While he retired from the popular game show in 2007, he has continued to help animals in need. He has helped animals big and small, including wild burros and rescue donkeys in Southern California. Bob Barker along with his foundation, DJ & T Foundation, contributed millions of dollars to help...
Why is My Dog Throwing Up Black or Dark Red Vomit?
If your dog’s vomit is black or dark red, there could be a problem in need of immediate medical attention. Black is the most concerning color your dog can vomit. When there is bleeding inside your dog’s digestive tract, it appears as black or brown in color, with a coffee ground texture. This is cause for concern and warrants a call to your veterinarian right away. The most common cause of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract is ulceration of the stomach or intestine. Your dog could also have cancer along the gastrointestinal...
How Being Dumped was the Best Thing that Happened to this Bunny
Not a lot of people are interested in adopting a rabbit in spite their loving and calm demeanor. Those rabbits are often given up for adoption or become victims of neglect. It is also difficult to find the right family for bunnies, especially when their lifestyles differ hugely from dogs and cats. Some families would eventually dump them if they couldn’t carry the responsibility anymore. Photo: Pixnio/Marko Milivojevic That is why a bunny was dumped and left alone in a hutch. Her previous family did not even leave her with water and...
Security Camera Detects a Package Every Time this Corgi Comes into View
A Corgi is one of the most well-loved dog breeds in the world — even Queen Elizabeth II was captivated by them. Their cute physical traits and loving personality make them the ideal pets for many people. Once a person sees a photo or video of a Corgi on the internet, they’ll either save it on their phone or share it with their loved ones. A Corgi can effortlessly give happiness — their playful demeanor is a total heart stealer. Photo: Pexels/Valeria Boltneva Corgis have remarkable physical traits. Their adorable butts are...
Endangered Sea Turtles Are Nesting in Louisiana Islands for First Time Since the 1940s
Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, facing threats including entrapment in fishing gear, degradation and loss of nesting habitat, and ocean pollution. However, the species has made strides since its population fell to fewer than 250 nesting females in the 1980s. Now, hatchlings have been spotted on a set of islands for the first time in at least 75 years. Louisiana state officials recently announced that Kemp’s ridley hatchlings have been discovered in the state’s Chandeleur...
Cat Hides Under Car and Becomes Fast Friends with its Owner
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! “Meow… meow… meow.” I’m sitting home alone on my day off. It’s a weekday. I’m in my recliner watching some sort of mindless entertainment on television, all the while thinking that I should probably be doing something a lot more productive. “Meow… meow… meow,” I hear coming from somewhere outside. “What in...
Band Of Wild Horses Evade Capture During Helicopter Roundup In Utah
Wild horses living in the Blawn Wash Herd Area and the Bible Springs Complex in Utah are running for their lives as helicopter roundups continue in the area. This includes foals who are running with all their might to keep up with the herd. 286 horses have been captured since the roundup began on August 7, but on the 12th day of the roundup a band of wild horses managed to escape capture. Photographers who were onsite documenting the roundup on behalf of American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) witnessed several days of heartbreaking moments when...
Giving Lost Pets Get a ‘Free Ride Home’ Helps People, Pets, and Shelters
So far this year, field officers with Pasadena Humane in California have gotten 293 loose and lost pets back to their owners without those pets ever entering the shelter. That’s nearly 300 animals, mostly dogs, along with a handful of wayward cats, who are home snoozing on the couch—not in a kennel in a very full animal shelter. They’ve done it with a program they call simply Return to Owner, or RTO—other organizations use the charming name Free Ride Home—through which pets found in the field are returned...
Why Do Dogs Chase Their Tails?
If your dog suddenly starts spinning around, chasing and even biting his own tail, you likely wonder why. There are several possible reasons why your dog is chasing or biting his tail, some behavioral and others medical. According to California-based dog trainer Ash Miner, a certified trick dog instructor (CTDI) working on a master’s degree in animal behavior, it could simply be a game. Ash says this is a game dogs usually invent out of boredom. She says because they have poor hind-end awareness, many dogs don’t even realize that...
