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A Labrador Retriever named Coby was famous at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio. He became a special staff member as a puppy in 2013. He quickly became an excellent cheetah raiser, taking care of two young cheetahs named Bibi and Zemba. It’s common for zoos to pair dogs with cheetah cubs because they

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Obesity in dogs is a major problem in the United States. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) reports that over half of U.S. dogs are overweight, with approximately 25% of them considered obese. A big part of the problem?

Though Betty White has left us, passing away at the age of 99 on New Year’s Eve 2021, our hearts will never forget the television superstar for her perfect timing and her love of animals. White’s death came just eighteen days short of what would have been her 100th birthday on January 17th. Throughout the

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Love “Shark Tank”? What’s not to love about watching people bring ideas for products that range from ingenious to … interesting? Here at Rover, we’re naturally queued into “Shark Tank” dog products featured on the ABC show. Cute outfits? Check! Healthy treats? Check! Innovative technology? Check! The

Animal abuse is hard to stomach, but it happens all around the world. Cruelty and neglect are not uncommon, despite how people treat animals differently in different places. Many who intentionally abuse animals are men under 30. Image Source: YouTube / ABC YouTube Video Animal hoarding creates victims among both humans and animals. So what

I’ve never met anyone who didn’t find farts to the face funny. But what about baby farts? No one likes it when babies let off gas, but at least then, their diapers create a buffer zone that softens the impact. 🙂 Image Credit: YouTube Video I couldn’t help but laugh as I watched this adorable

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Pets, they just love to scratch, shed, and chew on our sofas, don’t they? Sometimes having nice things and pets feels like a losing battle—but it doesn’t have to be! We’ve rounded up some of the best pet-friendly couches to keep harmony, and snuggles, in the living

What could be better than dog kisses and canine cuddles? These breeds aren’t afraid to show their love for you, in fact, they insist on it! Having one of these breeds means having a personal snuggle machine in your home. If you’ve got space in your bed or on your couch for a cuddle buddy

One morning around 2:00 AM, Dory the St. Bernard woke her family up. She was acting strange in a way that they never had before. Suddenly, she wasn’t feeling like herself – whining and pacing while insisting that her owners not go back to sleep. Eventually, they realized what she had tried to tell them

WARNING: Content may be sensitive to some readers. Rosabella never imagined that she’d be in a loving home, but her story is proof that dreams come true. The young Pit Bull mix spent the holidays on the verge of death. A heartless human had locked her in a crate with no blankets and left her

If your akita is experiencing diarrhea, gas, upset stomach, or vomiting, life can be hell for both you and your beloved pooch. 😢 Akitas can experience gastrointestinal issues for a myriad of reasons, but fortunately many of these issues can be alleviated at home with a few natural remedies or supplements. However, if your akita

Shaun Singer and Dr. Stephanie Culler are a husband-and-wife team who have been finding unique ways to research cancer. Culler is the founder of Persephone Biosciences, and Singer is the director of the “Poop for the Cure” project. For years, the duo has collected fecal samples to study cancer in humans. However, they recently learned

Charlotte Beard from Dorset, England, suffers from many health conditions, including non-epileptic seizures and a heart condition. She also has post-traumatic stress disorder after going through three miscarriages in the last few years. But her fourth pregnancy resulted in a beautiful baby boy, and she credits her assistance dog for part of the successful birth.

As a child, Jessica Woodruff loved animals. Now, she has to deal with the most tragic moment of her life when her barn was on fire. On February 9th 2017 Jessica’s barn caught fire accidentally. The fire killed many animals including four goats, a pig, and seven puppies. The puppies were 3 weeks old when

A man had finally settled into his new town, but something still felt missing from his life. He thought getting a companion in the form of a shelter dog might help. So he did just that. He went to the shelter where a black Lab named Reggie needed a home. But they didn’t hit it

Every December, “All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey takes over radio stations. It’s not just a holiday classic for humans, but a survey shows that dogs love it too! So, it makes sense that Carey’s furry friends would enjoy it. Carey has several Jack Russell Terriers, and two of them became

It can be hard to know what to get the dog-lover in your life. You want to make it something meaningful, but they’ve already got their pup pretty well covered in the stuff department, which doesn’t leave much for you to do. That’s why a donation to a dog charity in a loved one’s name

This is the story of a little dog named Emerson. He made a decision to take action and took his chances with a shelter after years of abuse from his family. The dog was still shaking in fear, but the stability and kindness around him gave him hope for what life could be like. Image