In the south Indian state of Kerala, elephants hold a high place of honor and are often seen in their Hindu festivals. The gentle giants are not only protected by the various temples, but also pampered once a year with their own spa-like rejuvenation ceremony. The event takes place in July, during monsoon season, and is part of […]
We know we’re not supposed to play with our food, but how can we resist when it’s this cute?? The Japanese art of aesthetically pleasing meals, usually packed in an equally charming bento box, has spread across the globe and created pretty much the most delightful food trend ever. Now, you don’t have to travel the world to see […]
Picking a dog to adopt can be one of the most difficult decisions you ever face: they’re all just so cute! I mean, they all literally have puppy dog eyes. But! There’s good news. You don’t have to settle for just one adorable breed because there are several even MORE adorable mixed breeds. Not only […]
Dogs and fetch go together like, well, dogs and fetch. If you throw something in the vicinity of a dog, there’s a good chance that the object will be returned to you with a wagging tale and a bit more drool than when you first had it. And now you’re locked into a game of […]
Being deceptive in order to get your way isn’t nice, but unfortunately, this is an imperfect world. That tactic will totally work, and it helped giant panda Ai Hin at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding get a bunch of extra treats. Not only did her lies get her better food, but she […]
A lot of parents are concerned with how their family dog will react when they bring a newborn baby home. We read horrifying stories of dogs turning on helpless children, so it’s a legitimate concern. In the case of Reddit user banpeiSF, he was worried about how his Corgi, Wilbur, would handle the arriving of […]
What’s better than one puppy in your life? ….Two? But where you find that two puppies are better than one… maybe three’s better than two? According to Science, the more puppies you add to your life, the happier you’ll be. That’s just how it goes. Just be careful what you wish for. Your heart just […]
Mothers will tell you that pregnancy is a beautiful experience. The joy of bringing life into the world and the connection they feel while the little one grows is something so amazing it can’t even be put into words. It can also be incredibly painful, frustrating and, frankly, pretty gross. Even that will seem mundane after […]
There’s plenty of things in life that will get you down. It’s good to stay informed and aware, but the constant bombardment of horror stories, especially lately, can be really draining. No, that doesn’t make you a selfish person. It makes you a human with feelings. It’s okay to need to get away from it all […]
You come home to find the garbage pail knocked over and its gross contents strewn about your house. Or maybe your couch pillows have been mangled, filling the living room with fluffy carnage. “What happened?” you moan. But there’s one thing for certain. Your dog didn’t do it. No way. Look at that face. Your […]