Why Your Dog Gets the Zoomies
Have you ever watched your dog suddenly get a wild look in their eyes, tuck their rear end low, and take off running like they’re being chased by invisible forces? If so, you’ve witnessed what dog parents lovingly call “the zoomies.” While it might look like your pup has lost their mind, this burst of energy is actually completely normal and has an official scientific name: Frenetic Random Activity Periods, or FRAPs. What Exactly Are Zoomies? Zoomies are sudden episodes where dogs run around at full speed, often in...
Traumatized Llama Gets Fresh Start at Sanctuary & Case of Zoomies with New Friends
A terrified llama named Shakira is slowly starting to trust again after being mistreated for years. Shakira and three other abused llamas were rescued by Pasado’s Safe Haven from a terrible neglect case. The 85-acre sanctuary located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Washington is home to roughly 200 animals -dogs, cats, and farm animals- rescued from cruelty and neglect situations. @pasados Replying to @user7847277955681 We brought Shakira in from a neglect case along with 3 other #llamas. They were all extremely nervous and...
Rescue Dog Does “Zoomies” Of Joy When She’s Adopted From The Shelter
When an Akbash dog in Texas was found on a road and in serious need of help, Texas-based animal rescuer Joy Bastow was there to help. Bastow rescues animals through Healing Heart Rehab and shares about the rescues on TikTok (@joybastow). Photo: TikTok/@joybastow In one adorable video, Bastow shared that the Akbash dog that had been rescued, Betty, had finally been adopted – and her reaction to going home was priceless! Bastow shared a video of Betty’s adoption zoomies with the caption: “Betty Got ADOPTED!!! She is living on...
Golden Retriever Does Nighttime “Zoomies” In Her Ball Pit
An adorable golden retriever named Chloe can’t get enough of her custom doggy ball pit. Chloe’s owner shared a video of the dog enjoying her ball pit before bed on TikTok. After it was posted, it quickly went viral and amassed more than 3.5 million views. Photo: TikTok/@a.golden.named.chloe In the clip, you can see Chloe doing “zoomies” before blasting into her pink and purple ball pit. It’s too cute! Many dogs enjoy “zoomies” on occasion, but Chloe seems to enjoy them every day and to the fullest!...
“Water Baby” In Shelter for Nearly a Year Needs Forever Home to Swim and Zoom Around In
If you got in on that whole Pokemon craze years ago, then you know all about Vulpix. And if you didn’t get in on that whole thing, good for you for resisting! According to the shockingly extensive “Bulbapedia” page dedicated to this little critter, Vulpix is a small canine Pokemon with a red-brown pelt. Well, this Vulpix is also a canine with a red-brown pelt, but that’s about where the similarities end. This Vulpix is not nearly as elusive. In fact, she’s downright eager to get caught and taken to a loving home!...
Spunky Emu Does “Zoomies” Around The Yard
One of the best parts about being around animals is seeing how unique their personalities are. Some are calm, some are sassy, and some are full of spunk! Growing up, my cousin had three of the same breed of dog. Despite being the same breed, they had their own personalities and one, in particular, loved to do zoomies. Photo: TikTok/@gbark91 He’d rush around the yard, house, or garage in fast little circles and it was so cute! It’s not that uncommon for dogs to do zoomies, but have you ever seen an emu do zoomies before? Gabby...
Excited Dachshund Does “Zoomies” On His Parents’ Bed
Growing up with a lot of siblings can be hard. After all, you have to share the attention of mom and dad with all the other kids in the house! As it turns out, the same struggle is true for pets. When our pets have a lot of siblings, they still need some special one-on-one attention to make them feel fully loved and appreciated. For an adorable Dachshund named Pepper, that special attention time came in the form of a free-for-all on his owner’s bed. Photo: Pexels/Dominika Roseclay Pepper has been sharing his home, and owners, with his...
Kitty quirks
From the “zoomies” to kneading, our cats engage in some endearing but sometimes puzzling behaviors. Take a look at some common kitty quirks and what they mean. A big part of a cat’s charm is his quirky behavior. Whether he’s “chattering” at birds outside the window, or zooming around the house just before bedtime, your cat likely engages in some mystifying activities. Many of these quirks can be traced to behaviors inherited from his wild feline ancestors. Others are…well, just plain quirky!...
