“He came 5 centimeters close to death. He was lucky.” Pretty Boy, a rather handsome elephant, knew he was in serious need of help. He had been shot, survived the attack and then walked around with his wounds for several weeks. It’s easy to get caught u…
‘Skinny Pigs’ Are Hairless Guinea Pigs That Look Like Pocket-Sized Hippos
In Canada in 1999, an ad ran on children’s programming about the “North American House Hippo” to teach kids not to believe everything they see on TV. While house hippos might not be real, skinny pigs are, and you can have one as a pet. (1) Skinny Pigs: The Real North American House Hippo A…
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Tiny cat chases away massive four-tonne elephant that wandered into its garden
Elephants may be large, but they certainly aren’t known for being overly fierce. The common house cat, however, might just be one of the feistiest animals around. This late-night garden standoff in Thailand makes that point quite clear. Tiny Cat Scares Off Huge Elephant In Nakhon Nayok in Thailand, there is an infamous elephant named…
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Stray Cat Brings All Her Babies To Meet The Woman Who Helped Her
A woman in Quebec, Canada got more than she bargained for when she began feeding a hungry stray cat in her garden over the summer. The feline was pregnant, and soon after birthing her kittens came again to the woman for help. This is their story. Woman Unintentionally Rescues Stray Cat and Her Kittens While…
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You Could Now Land In Jail For Leaving Your Dog Out In The Cold
In the state of Pennsylvania, leaving your dog out in the cold could land you in jail. In 2016, a small Boston Terrier puppy in Pennsylvania was rescued from a near-death situation. As the news spread, animal rights activists across the state began demanding tougher punishments for perpetrators of animal cruelty. In 2017, state legislatures…
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Texas Shelter Builds Tiny Homes to Give Rescue Dogs Awaiting Adoption a ‘Home-Like Environment’
The world is a tough place for homeless pets. Shelters often aren’t much better: They can be crowded, frightening places for many dogs, despite the shelter’s best efforts. This animal shelter in Austin, Texas is building tiny homes for rescue dogs to make shelter life better. These little homes are the perfect place for them…
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10 Dog Breeds That Live a Long Time
Dogs are wonderful additions to our lives. They can comfort us, make us laugh, and make us feel unconditionally loved. For most people, their dog is not just a pet- their dog is one of the family. Dogs bring boundless amounts of joy to our lives, but sadly, it is often only for a short…
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Dogs Must be Walked Twice a Day, According to a New German Law
Germany is planning to execute a law for pet owners: All dogs must be walked twice a day. Julia Klöckner, the agriculture minister, introduced the new law after she discovered that many of the 9.4 million dogs in Germany are not getting proper exercise. Details of the Law Requiring Owners to Walk Their Dogs With…
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Mini Donkeys are the Most Underrated Adorable Animals That You Can Get as Pets
My friend and I have a system. Since we live on different continents, when one of us in a bad mood, we bomb each other’s phones with pictures of cute animals, like bunnies in teacups, snuggling kittens, and puppies as puffy as cotton balls. That’s a short list too as there are so many cute animals…
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“Sheep Pigs” Are real and They’re like Giant Fuzzy Dogs
Have you ever seen an animal and you can’t quite figure out what species it is? I’ve seen giant hamsters and thought they were baby rabbits. I’ve seen sheepdogs and called them furry lions. I can’t believe how many times I’ve fallen for the striped donkey trick and thought I was seeing a zebra. I’m…
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Holland breaks record as first country ever to have zero stray dogs
The World Health Organization estimates that there are over 200 million stray dogs worldwide. Though some will say fixing this is impossible, Holland’s stray dogs will tell you otherwise. The Dutch nation has become the first country to successfully eradicate dog homelessness. This is how they did it. Holland’s Stray Dogs Now All Have Happy…
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It’s Crazy How Large Irish Wolfhounds Are
What is nearly three feet tall, can weigh over two hundred pounds, and has four legs? If you were thinking of a deer or perhaps a small bear, you’re mistaken. The animal in question is none other than an Irish Wolfhound, and while dogs come in all shapes and sizes, few come anywhere near the…
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After Noticing Lack of Good Sticks At Park, Dad Turns Old Tree Branches into ‘Stick Library’ for Neighborhood Dogs
Every dog owner at some point has gone on the “good stick” hunt while at the park with their dog. Sometimes you find a real gem, but often the options for sticks to play fetch with aren’t that great. This is where “The Stick Library” comes in – and it’s amazing. The Stick Library 59-year-old…
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Herd of ‘grieving’ ponies keep all-night roadside vigil after motorist kills one of the family
Grief is often regarded as more of a human emotion, but there have been many examples of animals in the wild- like elephants, monkeys, and whales- who appear to be mourning the death of one of their family members. There is debate among scientists as to whether or not animals actually experience grief the way…
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Tennessee Dog Celebrates 20th Birthday as Oldest Golden Retriever in History
There’s no question that we all love our pets like they’re our children. Most pet-owners are aware, however, that our animals are not with us for a long time, so we have to enjoy them as much as we can while we have them. One couple has been lucky enough to enjoy their dog far…
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6 Homemade Frozen Dog Treat Recipes to Try This Summer
Summer is the season for dogs and their owners to thrive. Instead of bundling up for the necessary daily walks through the rain and cold, the weather is beautiful and inviting for people and their pets to enjoy together. Walks are just the tip of the iceberg as pups are taken for park dates, picnics, and games…
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7 Surprising Reasons Your Dog Should Sleep On Your Bed Every Night
There has been a long-standing debate as to whether or not humans should sleep with their pets. Some argue that having a dog or a cat in your bed is unhygienic, and others say it makes getting a good night’s sleep more difficult. Despite this, one survey found the 55 percent of pet-owners allow their…
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Dad Built His Rescue Dog With Trust Issues A Tiny House In The Living Room To Get ‘Alone Time’
Adopting a dog can be a wonderfully rewarding experience. Not only do you get to have the dog you’ve always wanted, but you have the opportunity to help an animal in need, and provide a loving home for a dog who has potentially been mistreated. Adopted dogs can, however, sometimes pose challenges that other dogs…
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Animal Shelter Creates ‘Real-Life’ Living Room for Dogs to Show off Their Personalities
Animal shelters do some of the most amazing work in any country. Hundreds of thousands of animals without homes are taken in, cared for, protected, and fed until they can find permanent homes of their own. However, these shelters are not always the most comfortable places and animals have to share cramped spaces and limited…
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One Cat, One Year, 110 Native Animals: Lock up Your Pet, It’s a Killing Machine
We know feral cats are an enormous problem for wildlife – across Australia, feral cats collectively kill more than three billion animals per year. Cats have played a leading role in most of Australia’s 34 mammal extinctions since 1788, and are a big reason populations of at least 123 other threatened native species are dropping. Read more: Don’t let them out:…
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Meet Milkshake, the Rare Pink Pug Stealing Hearts on Instagram
Whoever named this cutie Milkshake made a great choice, because he does “bring everybody to the yard.” Milkshake is one of the 100 pink pugs in the world, and it’s no wonder why people online are fawning so much over him. The 17-month-old London-based dog has stunningly unique features that set him aside from other…
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Meet Milkshake, the Rare Pink Pug Stealing Hearts on Instagram
Whoever named this cutie Milkshake made a great choice, because he does “bring everybody to the yard.” Milkshake is one of the 100 pink pugs in the world, and it’s no wonder why people online are fawning so much over him. The 17-month-old London-based dog has stunningly unique features that set him aside from other…
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People in Quarantine Are Using Their Free Time to Crochet Tiny Couches for Their Cats
Pets may not understand the situation of the world right now, but a lot of them are happy they’re finally getting all the attention they need from their owners. Since so many of us humans are stuck at home due to the coronavirus outbreak, we now have enough time on our hands to rekindle the…
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Dogs are Born with Ears and Tails. They Should Get to Keep Them.
There are several breeds of dogs that are recognizable by two distinct features: their erect, pointed ears, and their stubby, almost non-existent tails. Most of us might assume that these dogs were just born that way, however this is sadly not the case. Dobermans and miniature Schnauzers are two examples of breeds for which it…
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5 Important Brain Games to Help Support Your Dog’s Cognitive Health
The first problem new pet owners may encounter is that their puppy seems restless, despite all the hours of playtime they were given. While exercise is a great way to tire your new little one out, it doesn’t fully stimulate them mentally. Imagine going for a run or swimming every day but you never get…
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A Man Filed an HR Complaint Against His Cat While Working From Home — and It Rings So True
For those of us lucky enough to be able to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, turning our homes into an office has not come without its challenges. One of those challenges is the addition of furry, four-legged coworkers who just don’t seem to pull their own weight around the office. That’s right, we’re…
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Tiger at NYC’s Bronx Zoo Tests Positive for Coronavirus: What it Means for Cat Owners
According to recent reports from the USDA Veterinary Services Laboratories, a female tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City showed mild symptoms and tested positive for the novel coronavirus strain causing a global pandemic [1] [2]. The 4-year-old big cat, Nadia, was tested when she developed a dry cough and a slight loss…
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Tiger at NYC’s Bronx Zoo Tests Positive for Coronavirus: What it Means for Cat Owners
According to recent reports from the USDA Veterinary Services Laboratories, a female tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City showed mild symptoms and tested positive for the novel coronavirus strain causing a global pandemic [1] [2]. The 4-year-old big cat, Nadia, was tested when she developed a dry cough and a slight loss…
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