A Tauranga, New Zealand, family experienced inexplicable sorrow during the month of May after their beloved house cat, Tim, went missing. Unbeknownst to his family, Tim the tabby cat snuck into the back of a truck that was transporting rubbish to the local dump. “As they were unloading the rubbish they saw something moving, and … Read more
Almost 60% of dogs are neutered by the time they are 15 months old, a new UK and Republic of Ireland (ROI) study suggests. The findings are the latest from the Generation Pup project run by Dogs Trust, which is tracking a group of dogs throughout their lives. Out of 593 dogs data was available … Read more
Since 1973, the annual Iditarod Sled Dog Race has consisted of teams of dogs, typically Siberian Huskies, and one musher who compete to see who can make the 938-mile trek from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska, the fastest. So when a sled dog named Leon accidentally escaped from his collar at a checkpoint and was forced … Read more
Country music star and two-time Grammy winner Miranda Lambert has announced sad news. Her precious dog, Jessi, has passed away at 13 ½ years old. She shared the news on Instagram, writing, “Today we had to say goodbye to our sweet Jessi.” The loss comes just 9 months after the passing of Jessi’s littermate, Waylon. … Read more
Caring for shy dogs is such a rewarding experience because you get to watch them come out of their shells and learn to trust. Yet, the first few days after adopting a shy dog can be rough as they learn to adjust. If their new families aren’t careful, the dogs might try to run off. … Read more
In 2010, a small dog named Kiko saved his dad’s life, but at the moment, it did not seem like it. Jerry Douthett screamed for his wife Rosee to come help him one night. When she entered the room, she saw that Jerry’s toe was gone and Kiko’s mouth had blood in it. It might … Read more
We all make mistakes, but some are certainly more severe than others. For months, one busy dog mom continuously made an embarrassing mistake that she’ll never forget. Somehow, she mixed up an accountant’s office with the doggy daycare across the street. While most would figure out the truth after one visit, this confusion went on … Read more