Why Are Cats So Obsessed With Shoes?
When I was a teenager, I often found my cat Fremont sleeping on top of the shoes in my closet. It was one of his favorite spots to rest, and I always felt a little guilty taking them away from…
Volunteer Puppy-Raisers Wanted! Care For Future Leader Dogs for the Blind
Are you looking for a way to give back to the community? Perhaps you’re a devoted dog lover who isn’t able to make a long-term commitment. If you think you have the love, time, and patience it takes to raise,…
Why Do Cats Purr Loudly?
Does your cat’s purr sound like a boat motor? Is it so loud that you have to turn up the TV when they’re lounging in your lap? Can your cat control how loud they’re purring? There’s a lot we know…
This New Dog-Friendly Air Service Lets You and Your Pup Fly Side by Side
The worst thing about having a dog? Being away from them, of course. And unfortunately, in many cases, traveling often means parting with your pup — especially if the dog’s on the larger side. Plane travel is usually riddled with…
The European nation where horses roam free
Once considered a nuisance, herds of semi-wild horses roaming the countryside in Bosnia-Herzegovina are now drawing tourists. The rock-strewn valleys and rugged mountains of western Bosnia and Herzegovina conceal an elusive and extraordinary sight: herds of semi-wild horses roaming freely…
An Easy Way to Keep Your Puppy From Getting Into Mischief All Over the House
Puppies have so much to learn, and we have so much to teach them: “Keep your mouth busy with this Kong but not with my shoe.” “ Pee here but not there.” “Play with this tug toy but not your…
Dogs and Barking: Getting Lava, Hela & Lajka to Stop
Ever since I remember, we’ve always had at least one dog who liked to bark. Lava is generally a barker, but only when there is some excitement going on or someone’s come to visit. She will also bark at other…
‘Patient Girl’ Smiles At Everyone Who Walks By Her Shelter Kennel
Liz Standley, a volunteer at Dallas Animal Services, was distributing treats to shelter dogs the other day when she made eye contact with someone who stopped her in her tracks. Stuck inside her kennel, a sweet-looking pup was looking at…
‘Last Left Of Her Litter’ Doesn’t Understand Why Everyone’s Been Adopted But Her
Cuddled on a blanket inside a kennel at Main Line Animal Rescue (MLAR) in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, a sweet dog named Gigi popped her head up and locked eyes with anyone passing by. Gigi hoped someone might notice her and…
Wheelchair for sheep which ‘keeps falling over’
An animal sanctuary is raising funds to buy a wheelchair for a rescued sheep that arrived at the charity in a critical condition and “keeps falling over”. Lotus Lamb & Sheep Sanctuary rehabilitates animals rescued from extreme cases of neglect…