When you come home from work and see your shoes torn to bits, your first instinct is probably to yell and scream at the likely culprit — the dog. But if you can keep your head on straight and take out your phone, you can probably capture some of the cutest footage imaginable. But if […]
This is Lola. She was found in the trash on the streets of India, desperately in need of a miracle. Not only was she malnourished and alone, but had a gaping wound on her stomach. It was possible she was attacked or hit by a car. Either way, she needed emergency vet care…stat! That’s when […]
Even on my worst day, if I see someone smiling or manage to crack a grin myself, I feel worlds better… And there’s a reason for that! Smiling not only demonstrates happiness, it can also cause it. A grin can even reduce stress. But you don’t need to be down in the dumps to feel […]
If you think that cats and dogs really can’t get along, you’re in for a rude (and painfully cute) awakening. When this dog’s human brought home a litter of kittens, she probably felt a little apprehensive. How would her massive pup take to living with babies? Would she be gentle? Questions like these must have […]
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 […]
Dogs living in South Korea have every reason to live in fear. Not only is the dog meat trade legal, but it’s quite common. It’s something that many people in the country fight to criminalize and prevent each day. The organizations PAWsitive Channel, Aniband, and Doggie Protective Services work tirelessly to help these animals in […]
At the Humane Society of Missouri, a unique and incredible experiment is underway. Called the Shelter Buddies Reading Program, the project’s goal is to help antisocial and hyperactive dogs develop the social skills they need to get adopted. By enlisting the help of young children who love reading, the Humane Society hopes that these sessions […]
There’s a reason that puppies aren’t fully weaned from their mother until they’re between seven and eight weeks old. In addition to the emotional support, they need mom’s nutritious milk and warmth to help them survive. Unfortunately though, stray dogs and orphaned pups often find themselves without a mom, making their odds of survival incredibly […]
It’s a shame most people can’t remember the first time they saw snow. We’re sure the reactions were priceless. Can you blame dogs for feeling the same? Of course not! That’s why we’re obsessing over this pooch’s crazy reaction. Bouncing around the deck and digging through the snow, this dog enjoys the magical flakes in […]
Pets are part of the family and when they are in trouble, people are willing to do almost anything to save them (as they should). An elderly Siberian husky named Sylvie was in big trouble when she fell through the ice on a frozen lake, but luckily a heroic firefighter was there to do whatever […]