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Lhaso Apso Risks Her Life To Care For And Nurse Trapped Kitten [Video]

Steph — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:11:43 +0000

Here is one of those “teachable” moments that animals are so good at handing to us humans every now and then…nurturing at its’ best! When Animal Control officer Michelle Smith responded to a call about a barking dog in Anderson, South Carolina, she expected to find something fairly routine and ordinary. As she followed the [...]

Oklahoma Tornado Survivor Saves Herself And Dog In Bathtub [Video]

Steph — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:21:47 +0000

As unimaginable footage of the devastation in Moore, Oklahoma is shared with the rest of the nation, stories of everyday people who become heroes in their own special way showcase our resiliency and brave spirits in times of disaster. This brave young woman named Elizabeth risked her life to get home to her beloved dog, [...]

Could An Opossum Be The Best Pet Ever? Vet Tech Says 'Yes' [Video]

Steph — Sun, 12 May 2013 12:00:55 +0000

According to Lea Murray, a vet tech from Florida, her rescued opossum is “the best pet ever”. Get Barley’s story here. Barley is a very young opossum who’s mom and seven siblings were killed by a car. Lea Murray is the Florida vet tech who happened upon the baby marsupial huddled against the bodies on [...]

Inquiring Minds Want To Know – Is This Goat Really Riding a Horse? [Video]

Steph — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:48:42 +0000

This video was taken as a film crew was doing a shoot for a Canadian tourism commercial. Out of nowhere, they came upon this most unlikely duo. You have to check it out! The film crew was hired by Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism of Canada. They were scouting locations near Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve [...]

Scout The Corgi Puppy Knows Just What To Do with A Killer Piece Of Cutlery [Video]

Steph — Mon, 06 May 2013 08:35:06 +0000

Mondays are hard enough! Let’s break the ice with a super cute video of a Corgi puppy defending HIS home against a very threatening piece of silverware, shall we? Scout, the Corgi puppy is just 11 weeks old, but already he has the heart of a lion. He proves it in this video in which [...]

Nothing Says Love LikeThese Happy Dogs Reuniting With Their Owners [Video]

Steph — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:00:53 +0000

There is nothing better in my book than coming home to four very loving, enthusiastic dogs after a long, stressful day away! These dog owners agree. Watch the heartwarming video here. Dogs are fun and fantastic to come home to. They don’t complain about what’s for dinner. They aren’t concerned about where the dry cleaning [...]

Kitty Aerobics Featured In New Temptations Cat Treat Ad – Adorable! [Video]

Steph — Wed, 01 May 2013 08:44:35 +0000

The ad is ultimately for Temptations cat treats, but the actual product might be lost in all of the kitty cuteness! Watch it here! I’ve never thought it about it before, but why aren’t there pet workout routines? Jane Fonda, eat your heart out… Every good workout has a pay-off in the end. Yes, the [...]

Privately Funded Food Stamp Program Now Available For Pet Food Assistance

Steph — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:52:47 +0000

Tough economies sometimes force tough choices. Sometimes the question becomes “How do I feed my pets when I can barely afford to feed my family?” Help is now available for those furry members of your family! Sometimes when I do the grocery shopping, I look into my cart and think “Wow…that’s a lot of pet [...]

Does Your Dog Suffer From Obsessive Oversized Puppy Syndrome (OOPS)? Jeremy's Does [VIDEO]

Jeremy Fenech — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:06:54 +0000

When you have a six-month old puppy that is the size of a full-grown golden retriever, it bound to be a challenge. See for yourself!

Six Of The Best Animal Rescues I've Seen In A While [Video]

Steph — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:23:13 +0000

The news today has been pretty grim. The whole week has been sobering, actually. I felt the need for something charming and funny, and I found it in this video. Few things are as upsetting as animals in traffic. I know. I have cows that like to wander outside the fence occasionally and dogs that [...]

Talking Dog Really Wants A Cat In This PSA For Pet Adoption [Video]

Steph — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:00:03 +0000

What’s not to like about the idea of adopting an animal from your local shelter? If you aren’t convinced yet, watch this very endearing video! This video is actually a public service ad for Pets Add Life, a non-profit group hoping to encourage all of us to be responsible pet owners or to adopt an [...]

Boy With Autism Rescues Puppy – She Rescues Him Right Back [Video]

Steph — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:27:29 +0000

What goes around, comes around. That is so true for a puppy that was found abused, starved and abandoned but ultimately adopted by a young boy with autism. Watch the video and tell me….who saved who? The month of April is dedicated to the prevention of animal cruelty and autism awareness and to promote both, [...]

Holy Cow! Farmer Pays $172,000 For Jersey Cow [Video]

Steph — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:12:18 +0000

As a farm wife, I try to stay out of my husband’s purchasing decisions. Stuff just tends to show up in the yard. But if I found out that he ever spent $172,000 for a cow, I’d kill him! This farmer must have a more understanding partner. She is lovely, for a cow, and her [...]

See How You Can Help Genesee County Animal Shelter Win Free Dog Food For A Year

Steph — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:18:42 +0000

The Genesee County Animal Shelter is in the running to win a year’s worth of free dog food through an online competition sponsored by Pedigree. If you have a minute, I’m sure that they and a lot of hungry dogs would appreciate your support! Pedigree is sponsoring an online competition to award a year’s worth [...]

Dog Gets Into Trash And Punishes Herself [PHOTOS]

Jeremy Fenech — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:53:36 +0000

When you live in a house with three kids and two dogs, it can sometimes be difficult to determine who's at fault when something gets destroyed. Last night, when our bathroom got 'trashed,' there was no doubt who was to blame.

Missouri Company Consoles Owners By Freeze Drying Pets [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:59:48 +0000

Are you one that would do this? Or do you find it a bit distasteful? Eddy’s Wildlife Studio does close to 120 pet preservation’s a year. Eddy admits it can be a difficult business. His skill is not taxidermy it’s actually freeze drying the entire pet minus a few organs and body fat. The studio’s [...]

Watch The Cute Cat Hang Out In Dad's Underwear – Video

Steph — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:00:41 +0000

Cats get into the darnedest places!

To Cute Not To Share – Hedgehogs Make Great Pets! [Videos]

Steph — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:13:25 +0000

Don’t look outside. That’s to gloomy today! Watch Harley the hedgehog and Loki the kitten play instead. Then consider making a hedgehog your new favorite pet! Hedgehogs are said to make wonderful pets! Find out more here. For more information, watch the video from Animal Planet below. Hedgehogs appear to be legal as pets [...]

Too Cute! Dog Imitates Baby Talk [Video]

Steph — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:00:38 +0000

Rod and I discussed dog owners who talked baby talk to their pets earlier this week, but what about dogs that use baby talk to communicate with their humans? Check out the beautiful Husky matching the baby syllable for syllable in the precious video after the jump! Don’t you wonder what they are [...]

How To Keep Your Pets Safe This Thanksgiving Holiday

Rod Prahin — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:48:06 +0000

Most of of us end up over eating on Thanksgiving. It’s normal to want to include your pet in the celebration. Not a good idea. Here are seven-tips to help you keep your pet safe during this foodie holiday. 1. Plain turkey in small quantities may be OK for a pet. Most pets do not tolerate [...]