Dogs

Judy Obregon, from “The Abandoned Ones (TAO) Dog Rescue,” has been driving past Texas’ Echo Lake roads at 4 a.m. every day for the last 10 years. The remote area is notorious as a dumping ground for unwanted dogs, and Judy’s daily dawn search is only to find them before they get lost or harmed.

More than fourteen thousand species of mushrooms have been discovered and classified. Among this impressive number, there are an estimated three thousand edible varieties, many prized for their nutritional and medicinal properties. In each and every bite of edible mushrooms, you’ll find a wealth of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These all-important nutrients work together with

From the moment Huxley the Golden Retriever laid eyes on the bag of Walkers Supreme Prawn Cocktail Crisps sitting on his mom’s tray table, he had a goal. Huxley was going to get his paws on those crisps one way or another. Huxley’s human, a London-based photographer named Ursula, regularly posts photos and videos of

“We don’t deserve dogs” isn’t just something humans say; fellow dogs might be thinking it too. One puppy named Soh was especially grateful when his canine brother named Hand saved him from drowning. Video footage shows Soh struggling to pull himself out of a fish pond while Hand runs over to save the day. It’s

A dog’s immune system is the key to keeping them healthy. A weak immune system can make dogs more susceptible to diseases and cut their lives short. So, focusing on your dog’s immune health is crucial, and shiitake mushroom benefits can help your dog stay healthy. Shiitake mushrooms may have an unusual name, but they’re

Dogs are incredibly intuitive and aware of their surroundings. They know when their person is sad and can pick up on stress when their household is in chaos. Some people believe that dogs can predict when someone is going to die or can see spirits. Below are some of the other amazing things dogs can

Finding a sitter for your dog has become increasingly difficult because not everyone is honest about the quality of care they provide. One San Francisco hotel claimed to be a “luxury” accommodation, but reviews are saying that isn’t the case. After two TikTok users made videos explaining their experiences, the hotel gained lots of negative

A dog can become overweight for a variety of reasons. It could be that they only have access to poor nutrition, are given too many treats and “people foods,” or have an underlying medical condition. Whatever the reason, obesity can be harmful to a dog’s health just like it can a human’s. In February of

The bond between a dog and his person is nothing to underestimate. It’s based on mutual love, appreciation, and most of all, trust. Contrary to popular belief, earning a dog’s complete trust isn’t as simple as giving out a few treats and belly rubs. If you want your dog to trust you with his life,

On a chilly day in Sao Paulo, Brazil, two brothers passed a homeless dog outside of a train station. While the eldest, Gabriel, went to buy tickets for the subway, he observed his brother Felipe committing an act of pure kindness. The dog was lying down by a wall, cold and alone. Felipe knew he

Since many of us rely on cars for daily transportation, it’s easy to forget that driving always poses a potential risk. Cars are heavy machinery, and accidents can happen to anyone. Fortunately, fire departments and emergency crews are prepared to do whatever it takes to save lives in the event of a crash. On the

If you’ve ever been part of a family who had to make the difficult decision to rehome an animal, you know it’s an incredibly emotional endeavor. But being denied the opportunity to say goodbye can make an already painful predicament even more upsetting.  So when an anonymous teenager posted online that he wasn’t allowed the

On the outskirts of a city, a tiny puppy was abandoned. The pup was despondent from waiting in the empty woods and so the traveler informed a local dog shelter for assistance. Milan, a rescuer from “Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac,” went to save the solitary puppy not knowing what he would face. Milan traveled over

When Jasmina Lozar Povše first saw Lilly in a shelter on a dog rescue mission in Croatia, she didn’t think she was ready to bring home a new dog. Jasmina had been suffering from debilitating asthma and allergies, barely able to get outside at times. She felt she couldn’t offer a quality life for Lilly.

It’s a mystery how so many lost dogs end up hundreds of miles away by the time they’re found. But those distances don’t compare to a dog who was found across the ocean from his home country. A dog that looks like a Golden Retriever mix was found in a Germany village, but his tags

Carl is not a fan of the vet, and he’s making sure that his human parents know it. As responsible owners, we know we sometimes have to do things our dogs don’t like. Brushing teeth, baths, taking pills – things that are for the best for our dogs, even if they don’t understand it. That

Great Danes are so incredibly varied in their personalities. While some scarf down any food scrap in sight, others have a more picky (or shall we say, “refined”) palate, and quickly tire of their everyday dog food. What can be done when your great dane decides to stop eating their food, or is no longer excited about

A group of cave explorers in Missouri set out to maneuver their way through the incredible formations. They had to squeeze through tight spaces and climb on slippery rocks. The journey was difficult for experienced spelunkers, so they were shocked when they saw that a dog had gone on a similar adventure. However, the pup

Despite their security camera capturing it all, a family’s German Shepherd named Sheba was stolen right out of their backyard. At the time, they did everything they could to find her. Since this happened five years ago, they never thought they’d see their sweet girl again. But now, Sheba has been found — a shocking

Kimberly Still has been a nurse for four years, and she loves helping people and forming connections with her patients. Yet, she never expected one patient to change her life so drastically. When Still was caring for a terminally ill woman at Northside Hospital Gwinnett in Georgia, the patient worried about what would happen to

Every pup parent wants to extend their dog’s life as much as possible. Providing proper immune system support is a great way to do so. Adding a single ingredient to your dog’s diet could make all the difference. One of the main turkey tail mushroom benefits is exactly that, and it could keep your dog’s

A Corgi named Arthur barely survived a brutal head injury. He crawled under a fence at a Pennsylvania farm to beg for help, and luckily that led him to an animal rescue organization. At first, his rescuers thought his wounds were from getting scratched by the fence, but when they cleaned him up, they discovered

Despite there being a tornado watch issued for the area, Razz’s previous owner still decided to dump him near the outdoor kennels at the Richland County Dog Shelter.  The one-year-old Pittie mix was deaf, unable to walk, and left all alone. But now, the tides have turned, and not only can he walk, but he’s

An unfortunate aspect of being a pet parent is that, more than likely, you will outlive them. The day we have to say goodbye is a day we all dread. But why not make it the best day possible, for both you and your pup, by doing all of your favorite things together one last

When Zane Brunette brought his 6-year-old dog Luigi along to Boundary Waters in Minnesota, he thought they were going to have a fun camping trip together. That was nearly a month ago, in June of 2022. The trip turned out to be a nightmare for the devastated dog dad. Luigi disappeared into the woods, and

It has been over a year and a half since a group of suspects shot Lady Gaga’s dog walker while targeting her three French Bulldogs: Koji, Gustav, and Miss Asia. They got away with two of the dogs, not realizing they belonged to a celebrity. One person involved with the incident tried returning the dogs

When you leave a dog locked in the car on even a warm day, you could be putting their life at risk. With the doors closed, a car parked in 80-degree weather can heat up to 110 degrees in just over 20 minutes. Now you can imagine how terrible it would be for a dog

When you work at an animal shelter, your goal is to find a permanent home for every animal that comes through. In order to ensure dogs who get adopted never have to return to the shelter, it’s up to the staff to determine whether the dog and their adopter are the right fit. However, in

About a month ago, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) responded to a call about a dog trapped in a hot car. At the time, they suspected that the dog had been stranded in the vehicle for over two hours. After further research, the ASPCA announced that they believe the dog was actually in

It’s been a long day and you’re finally enjoying some quiet time with your dog. Your fingers are coursing through his coat when you feel a small lump on his skin. Parting his fur, you find something fastened to your dog’s skin that looks like a tick. But how do you know it’s a tick?