When families finally make the decision to adopt a dog, there’s usually a certain kind that they already have in mind — and we’re not necessarily talking about breed or size. The fact of the matter is that people want puppies. Unfortunately, this means that thousands of amazing elderly dogs are euthanized every year. These […]
It’s often hard to form clear mental pictures of animals — both mythological and otherwise — from Earth’s distant past, but the unicorn definitely bucks the trend. We have no trouble picturing horned white horses with flowing manes galloping across lush, green landscapes. Sadly, these stunning creatures live and die in the mind’s eye…or do […]
Well, this man just became an American hero. That’s because while he was walking near a pond one day, he caught a glimpse of every American’s favorite bird. In fact, there were two of them! But as he was admiring the bald eagles, he realized that something wasn’t right. Instead of flying around and surveying […]
Our differences make us unique — heck, if we all looked alike, the world would be a pretty boring place. I mean, I just wrote a piece about a two-headed snake! …Which brings us to Toby. The Australian shepherd has two noses and because of that abnormality, he was about to meet an unfortunate and […]
You know what can make the worst days better? Dog videos. If you’ve had the work week from Hell, you should probably check this out. Just like your own pup brings a smile to your face with one wag of the tail, these hilarious dogs will help you unwind with their personality-packed antics. When it […]
When you bring a new pet into your life, there’s always a bit of uncertainty that comes along with the decision. Will the two of you get along? Will your new friend adjust to its surroundings? But there’s usually a moment that lets you know that you’ve made the right choice. Puppies express happiness and […]
Everybody needs to eat, that’s one of the few things we all have in common. What separates us, other than the fact that 805 million of us don’t even have enough to eat, is what we eat. Here in the United States, despite many of our favorite dishes being created in other parts of the […]
Thinking of adopting a pet? Before you ask “how much is that puppy in the window?” might I suggest you head down to an animal shelter? There are a lot of reasons you should rescue a pet from a shelter. So, before you shell out the big bucks to get an animal for friendship, explore […]
The animal kingdom contains an assortment of creatures. From big to tall, the variety runs the gambit. Some drive fear straight into our hearts (and the depths of our nervous stomachs). Others are, well…. the cutest things imaginable. They’re the ones that kids will go crazy over. But more importantly, they’re the ones we as […]
Hope For Paws got a call about an injured dog living on the streets in a rough part of Los Angeles. The dog rarely came out of her hiding spot, except to look for food late at night, so it took Eldad Hagar and Lisa Chiarrelli a few nights of looking. They were told the dog […]