Just the thought of our dogs suffering silently from hidden pain breaks the heart of any dog parent. Sadly, research shows that 80% of dogs over the age of 8 are suffering from some kind of joint pain. And while we humans are able to reach for pain medications and talk to our doctors about symptoms,
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Dogs come in all shapes, sizes, traits and temperaments. The breed, or breeds, in your dog’s family tree affects all of those factors. This category has information on various breeds’ history, domestication tips to make their life easier, info on the breeds, and how to care for an aging dog. It also provides information on products to help make your dog’s life, and yours, healthier and happier.
Mac’s Mission, an animal rescue in Jackson Missouri, takes in the neglected, dejected, and downtrodden. They save dogs that would struggle to survive in a traditional shelter setting, and every day, they bring in animals with heartbreaking histories, injuries, and special needs. Every dog they take in is unique, but one of their most recent
Scammers have once again proven that some people just don’t deserve dogs. We all fell in love with Narwhal, a puppy with a tail growing out of his face, the second his picture went online. The unique rescue puppy captured the world’s attention in a matter of days. Mac’s Mission Animal Rescue, the organization that
Hatty is ready to do a world of good for victims of sexual assault. Cook County State’s Attorney Office in Illinois recently swore in their newest member. Hatty, a two-year-old black Labrador Retriever, was welcomed during an official ceremony in Chicago. The working dog stood on her hind legs and placed a paw over a
The rescue dogs at Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter spend every day waiting to be adopted. Shelter staff and volunteers work hard to provide love and care to every rescue animal, but the truth is, living in a shelter is not fun. Dogs need one-on-one attention to keep them happy and comfortable. For many,
There are some things you only see in Florida, like a dog driving a car and doing donuts. Neighbors in this otherwise quiet Port St. Lucie cul-de-sac were in for a show when a mischievous black lab got behind the wheel of his family’s car. The joy riding pup was alone in the silver sedan
We’ve always been taught that dogs age differently than humans. We learned when we were young little dog lovers that multiplying our dogs’ ages by seven would tell us how old they were in “human years.” It was a fun game, but it wasn’t exactly accurate. New research on how canine age compares to human
Exciting update – 12/12/2019: Pet and Wildlife Rescue shared an amazing update concerning this rescue dog turned hero. The dog, which the shelter appropriately named Serenity, has since been adopted by an amazing family! Just look at her adorable photos below and the update shared from the Pet and Wildlife Rescue Facebook page. Animal shelters
Friends come in all shapes, sizes, and species. Abandoned by his mother in South Africa, a baby giraffe later named Jazz didn’t have a high chance of survival. He was severely dehydrated and weak, and without his mother, he would have died on his own. Luckily for Jazz, he now has a whole team of
Found buried in Siberian permafrost, an ancient frozen puppy is giving researchers something to think about. Discovered last year in a chunk of ice and dirt, the ancient canine could be a missing piece of evolution. It’s been dead since the end of the last Ice Age, but the unique Siberian environment has preserved the
These military men are true heroes! Members of the U.S. Coast Guard are trained to act quickly to save lives, but rescuing dogs isn’t exactly their expertise. They usually stick to human emergencies, but that didn’t stop a Florida crew from going out of their way to save a dog lost at sea and struggling
There’s nothing sweeter than a sleeping dog. Admit it, your phone is full of pictures of your dog sleeping. You can’t have too many cute dog pics, but the real gold are those videos of your dog dreaming. Their little paws start paddling, their face gets twitchy, and they yip and bark in their sleep.