When he showed up on the doorstep of Faye Richards’ house in Withywood, England, a cat named Grant was in horrible shape. Covered from head to toe in wet concrete, the poor cat was surely going to die if someone didn’t help him out. When Richards took him to her local vet, she learned the […]
When it comes to pampering our dogs, nothing is too good. Whether that means treating them to doggie day spas, tons of time at the park, or organic, gluten-free treats. But even the fanciest treats have at least one ingredient we can’t pronounce, which can be worrisome. In order to avoid having to Google (or […]
The Beatles had it right when they sang, “I get by with a little help from my friends…” And if any two friends know this to be true, it’s Susie the blind and deaf pup and her sidekick Holly. Holly is paralyzed in her hind legs, but that doesn’t stop the two from being positively […]
Evidence shows that dog domestication happened some 27,000 to 40,000 years ago when canines split from wolves. In other words, man’s best friend has had a long time to perfect being just that — the best companion we could ask for. But it wasn’t until recently — just over 50 years ago — that fox […]
When you hear the word “jellyfish,” your first instinct might be to run. One certainly doesn’t usually think of home decor, but a company is dedicated to turning the stinging animals into art instead of, “Arrgh, my foot!” After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Jellyfish Art has commenced production of an LED-lit tank specifically made for […]
When Megan Determan and Chris Kluthe started thinking about getting their engagement photos done, they both had the same requirement: their wiener dog, Louie, had to be part of the shoot. After all, the little guy is too cute for words, and he’s part of their family. It would only make sense for him to […]
Cats are known for their independence and stoic faces, both things which make it hard to tell if you’re really bonding with your furry feline friend. Are they doing that thing your ex did where they act all distant but really, deep down, they love you? Or do they secretly talk smack about you to […]
Instead of trying to encourage people to save the lives of dogs, one shelter came up with a brilliant idea. They decided to start a campaign that would encourage dogs to save the lives of office workers and “walk them” on their break. The Lost Dogs Home of Australia launched the “Human Walking Program,” hoping […]
Sometimes, our houses can feel like anything but a home. There are times when things get a little too messy to handle, like when your kids refuse to clean their room or when your husband refuses to do the dishes while you’re on vacation. It’s enough to make you want to invest in a hazmat suit. How can some people be […]