Dog Loves His Buddy So Much and He Thinks He’s a Horse
Beau the dog and Knokke the horse are inseparable best buds. They won’t last a day without each other — both are sweet to one another. The black Labrador just follows the horse to spend their day with occasional scratches on the belly and kisses. Taylor Heller is the dog parent of Beau, and she lovingly shared the story of how a horse and a black lab bond every day. “From the very beginning, he wanted to be with Knokke, and he wanted to lick his nose. And he wanted to sniff him,” Taylor shared. Beau has been very...
Therapy Dogs Arrive To Comfort Grieving Community After Texas Elementary School Shooting
On Tuesday, May 24, a mass shooting took place at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which killed 19 children and two teachers. The residents of the small city are consumed by grief. People are saying prayers, holding vigils, and petting therapy dogs brought in to help during this difficult time. Therapy dogs from several organizations arrived to provide much-needed support. They are visiting schools, hospitals, churches, and anywhere else they are needed. Dogs don’t ask questions but instead are there to listen without judgement....
Dogs Running in Their Sleep Might Not Be Caused by Dreams
Dogs look adorable no matter what they do. Even something as simple as sleeping can melt your heart and make you gush over them. Sometimes they would make little gestures during their sleep as if they were dreaming. According to scientists, dogs can dream like humans. A dog’s brain functions similarly to a human’s brain while asleep, and the brain exhibits the same manner and brain wave movements that cause them to dream. Photo: Pixnio/Bicanski Dogs also experience the same sleep stages as humans. They go through SWS or slow-wave...
Staffordshire Terrier Steps In To Mother Tiny Kittens
Dogs are so sweet and kind, not just towards their humans but towards other animals as well. Growing up, I remember watching our family dog always taking in baby birds that fell out of their nests. It was her annual spring/summer ritual and she seemed to really enjoy caring for the fallen baby birds until they were able to return to their nests. Of course, my dog isn’t the only dog to ever care for a little baby animal that wasn’t their own. In fact, we’ve seen so many videos across the internet that show dogs caring for...
Abandoned Feral Kitten Was ‘A Lot to Handle,’ But is Socialized By Family Cat
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 June, my husband went out of town on a trip. Having the house to myself, I decided to take a few days off to catch up around the house. The next morning, I went out back and discovered a cat with a tiny grey tabby kitten sheltering in the partially screened in porch. I gave her food and water over the next few days and otherwise stayed out of her way. She was very protective and...
Shelter Pet Social Fundraising Guide
Jun 01, 2022 Thank you for joining us to save shelter pets this summer! By creating a fundraising page in partnership with Austin Pets Alive!, you will help to save the lives of vulnerable animals. Engaging with your friends, family, and social networks through sharing a Classy and/or Facebook fundraiser is a great way to connect people with a mission you care about, tell them about your shelter pet, why you adopted from, volunteer for, donate to, or support APA!, and why they should help us to save more animal lives. Best of all, it’s...
Dog Hiccups: What Causes Them and How to Stop Them
What are dog hiccups? Dog hiccups happen in the same way that human hiccups do. Little irritations cause small diaphragm spasms, which cause slight movements in the opening between the vocal cords — the glottis. When the glottis closes abruptly, it makes a quick “hic” sound. Hiccups typically happen during inhalation but can happen during exhalation. Why does my dog get hiccups? Scientists don’t know exactly what causes hiccups. Fetal hiccups have been documented and were thought to be a way for fetuses to test out...
Sea Turtles Could Go Extinct By The End Of The Century
Our world’s turtles and tortoises may not survive much longer. Of the 360 known turtle and tortoise species, 187 are classified as threatened by the IUCN Red List criteria. Of these, 127 are endangered or critically endangered, and could go extinct by the end of the century, Mongabay reports. Sea turtles could disappear even earlier. There are currently seven remaining species of sea turtles in our oceans, six of which are classified as threatened or endangered due to human actions and lifestyles. There are currently seven remaining...
Pennsylvania Police Looking For Person Who Dumped Malnourished Dog At Abandoned Home
A severely malnourished dog was discovered at an abandoned property near Pittsburgh. A resident in the area saw a dark-colored sedan pull into a driveway of an abandoned house and let the dog out of the car. The person then proceeded to throw a ball out the window, which the dog chased after, and then drove away. They immediately contacted the local police. Crescent Township Police Department received the call and headed to the unoccupied property. They found the sweet dog who was clearly in need of food, water, and love. They brought her...
Treat First-Time Foster Caregivers Like Trial Adopters & Other Lessons from the Pandemic
Listen to our interview with Dr. Lisa Gunter, the Maddie’s Fund Research Fellow at Arizona State University, about her new research into dog fostering during the pandemic, and how shelters can apply her findings to expand their foster programs and save more lives. The audio from this piece was transcribed using an automated transcription service. Please excuse any typos or incorrect patterns of speech. HASS: Hi, I’m Arin Greenwood, a writer with HASS. I’m so pleased to be speaking with Dr. Lisa Gunter, the Maddie’s...
New Research Shows That The Parrot Species’ Long Lifespan Is Due To Them Having Big Brains
The animals have one-upped us again when it comes to unlocking the secrets of long life. Just like how the Yellow-Bellied Marmots are able to slow down their aging, Parrots are also able to live a surprisingly long life. PHOTO: Unsplash/Juan Camilo Guarin P Researchers find out that the secret of a parrot’s long life may be connected to their large brains. An article published by the Royal Society says that species-specific patterns of longevity are linked with allometry and life-history variables. In general, larger species tend to...
Golden Retrievers Head To Uvalde To Provide Comfort To Those Affected By School Shooting
Eight Golden Retrievers headed to Uvalde, Texas, a day after gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School, to provide support and comfort to those affected by this senseless tragedy. The trained dogs are with the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Ministries, who travel across the country, providing comfort to those impacted by disasters. The dogs traveled from all over Texas just 24 hours after the shooting, and are there to help those who are not quite ready to process what happened or answer questions. “We listen if they talk,”...
Irish Setter
Quick Facts Weight: 55 – 75 pounds (24.95 – 34.02 kg) Height: 24 – 28 inches (60.96 – 71.12 cm) The Look of an Irish Setter Irish Setters have balanced, elegant, medium-sized frames (sometimes larger) covered in silky red coats that grow long on the ears, tails and chests. Their handsome, lean heads have long muzzles, almond-shaped eyes, dark noses and long, thin ears. They have elegant necks that slope down to deep chests and level backs. Their long, tapered tails are usually carried horizontally. All four legs are...
Watch As A Senior Rescue Dog Finally Gets A Soft Bed
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes and, as you can imagine, there are also plenty that are either young or old. The unfortunate thing for many older dogs, however, is the fact that they may have a rough time getting adopted when they end up in the pound. In addition, some dogs have lived their entire life without a loving family. This isn’t to say that they are not part of a family, but not every family is going to show the love that a dog deserves. That was the case with Belle. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Belle is a tiny little Chihuahua...
Groomer Takes The Opportunity To Work On A Giant Dog
If you are like most people, you have a favorite type of dog. In fact, many dog people tend to separate themselves into two different categories, they tend to either be “big dog” people or they are “little dog” people. Admittedly, there are plenty of people who cross the barrier and have both a little dog and a big dog in their family. Photo: YouTube/Girl With The Dog In any case, dogs are amazing and it really doesn’t matter what size they are, they bring a lot to the table. As far as big dogs are concerned, you...
Horses Will Respond To Work Emails So You Can Disconnect While Visiting Iceland
If you’ve never had the opportunity to visit Iceland, it really is something you should have on your bucket list. The beauty is unimaginable and there is so much to see at every turn, you could never possibly see it all. One of the reasons why many people enjoy touring Iceland is because of the horses. They are absolutely beautiful and very unique, not only in their stature but also in the sheer beauty of what they bring to that nation. Photo: YouTube/Inspired by Iceland Unfortunately, we live in a world where many people are not able...
Can You Find This Cat Hiding In Plain Sight?
If you know anything about cats, you realize that they can disappear for hours and sometimes, even days on end. That is the case in many homes, where cats only come out when they want to come out, and typically, it is to get some personalized attention. Of course, we realize that not cats follow that path and in some cases, as soon as you sit down, the feline is going to be up in your lap and expecting a lot of TLC. Photo: Pixabay/birgl For a moment, however, we are going to talk about cats that enjoy hiding and in particular, one that is...
Sanctuary In Africa Is Successfully Repopulating Critically Endangered Black Rhinos
Black rhinos are the smaller of the two African rhino species and are one of the oldest groups of mammals. They play a very important role in their habitats, but their population has declined dramatically in the 20th century due to European hunters and settlers. According to World Wildlife Fund, between 1960 and 1995, black rhino numbers dropped 98 percent, to less than 2,500. Photo: Pixabay/garethdoc Since then, the species has thankfully made a great comeback from the brink of extinction, thanks to conservation efforts across Africa. Today,...
Border Collies Face-Off In Adorable Tetherball Match
It’s always a good time to enjoy a game of tetherball out in the garden on a sunny day. It’s something we can do with friends or family and it’s a nice way to pass the time. It seems two border collies from Buckinghamshire, England feel the same way about the game! The dogs were caught on video facing off in a match of tetherball and they seemed to be having a blast. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog Like any good tetherball match, the two components swung the ball back and forth, attempting to wrap it around the pole. They both faced...
Snapping Turtle Lays Eggs In A Family’s Garden
When you look out of your back window, you often expect to see some little critters scurrying around in the yard. This could be snakes or perhaps even, on occasion, something like an opossum or a raccoon. For a family in New Jersey, however, a look out of the window yielded quite a surprise. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo There was a giant snapping turtle in the backyard and the woman looking out of the window called her husband, Frank, and told him about the unexpected visitor. According to The Dodo, the snapping turtle hung out for a little bit to...
