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This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. These days, our lives are pretty in flux, especially due to the pandemic. We’ve had changes to daily routines, work schedules, and even home life—but you’re not the only one who feels overwhelmed by these shifts; your dog does, too. Toys are great tools to help ease

Roger Debman suffered two heart attacks and a stroke in 2008 that left him legally blind. The 60-year-old relies on his guide dog Peter to comfortably navigate the world.  Currently, though, Peter is not with Debman. The Golden Retriever was put into foster care by the organization that trained him, Guide Dogs, after failing to meet

This DIY treat is for all the kitties who can’t keep their paws off the holiday cheese tray. These simple, four ingredient homemade “cheesy” cat treats are dairy free and made with nutritional yeast for a special taste cats love. They’re made with real, natural ingredients you might already have on hand, and are free

The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) can never say no to helping a dog with a tragic story. They’re the well-known organization that saved Ethan, the severely malnourished dog. Now, they’re taking on a new challenge, and they need all the help they can get. The humane society found a traumatized puppy named MacGregor. Somehow, both

Iowa puppy mill owner Daniel Gingerich has been hurting dogs for many years, but his horrific actions have finally come to an end. Gingerich ran a business called Maple Hill Puppies, which sold dogs through several puppy mills in the state. In the past two years, Gingerich was accused of 190 violations of the Animal

Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. My dad used to hate cats. When I was a kid, we weren’t allowed to have indoor cats, though a rotation of semi-wild outdoor kitties roamed in and out of the yard. As an adult, I’ve had three indoor cats for over 15 years, and my father never

This review contains affiliate links. Read more here. chee gin tan/iStock Getting a new puppy is exciting, but it also comes with a lot of changes to your routine. Your work schedule and social life have to flex around your puppy’s needs. Puppies crave company, exercise, and plenty of interaction. Plus, they can’t hold it

Most kids love dogs, but 11-year-old Evan Bisnauth takes it to a whole new level. He knows that there are many dogs at animal shelters begging for families to love them. So, he decided to help them out in as many ways as possible. Evan’s passion for dogs grew after he began volunteering to read

Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. There’s a reason why #tongueoutTuesday trends on Instagram week after week—a cat with her tongue out is adorable. But why is my cat sticking her tongue out? Is it harmless or is it a sign of something more serious? We spoke with three veterinarians who explained there’s actually

Five-year-old Leon has autism and a rare brain condition called Chiari malformation. His brain condition causes the lower part of his brain to push toward his spinal canal, causing throbbing headaches. He also has to be fed through a gastrostomy tube in his tummy. At a young age, Leon, who prefers to be called “Mancub”

It’s pretty much impossible not to love actor Tom Hanks. Here’s just one more reason to adore him: his affinity for dogs. The Toy Story and Forrest Gump star plays the titular role in a new Apple TV+ movie called Finch. Hanks’ character spends his days in a post-apocalyptic world building a robot that will take care of

As this past Sunday morning dawned across the nation, newly returned to standard time, it was clear our pets did not get the message. Confused, distressed, or simply driven to the brink by hunger, America’s cats and dogs let us know, in no uncertain terms, that they would have preferred their meals at the usual

When Jackson Saville heard about a Golden Retriever named Archie who needed surgery to walk, he knew wanted to help. Archie was hit by a car in Turkey, where he spent two days languishing in pain on the side of the road before someone rescued him. Working with an international partner, the nonprofit Southeastern Virginia

Written by guess writer Johnna Devereaux, C.P.N., Clinical Pet Nutritionist, Director, Nutrition and Wellness The holidays are a time for joy, family, togetherness and with that—it’s often a time for stress. If you are feeling stressed or anxious this holiday season, your pets most likely are, too! Research shows that dogs’ stress levels are greatly

This review contains affiliate links. Read more here. Jodi Jacobson/iStock Dogs make great car companions—until they try to jump in your lap while you’re driving! But even if your dog settles quietly in the back seat, it’s a good idea to secure them, just as we humans put on our seatbelts. The truth is that

Keeping warm in the winter can be hard, so humans have many items to protect them from frigid weather. But sometimes, bundling in warm clothes still isn’t enough. One product that some people add when playing in the snow is hand warmers. These small packets can quickly warm up, helping our hands feel a little

Since 2006, Maremma dogs have been protecting the vulnerable penguins on Warrnambool’s Middle Island in Victoria, Australia. The specially skilled dogs prevent foxes from decimating the penguin population. The incredible work these dogs do was even the subject of a 2015 film ‘Oddball.’ After eight seasons on the island defending the birds, the penguin program’s

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Based on the way she looks and acts, everyone assumes that Tinkerbell, our bobtailed dilute calico, is a Japanese Bobtail. And it may be a stretch, but we think our incredibly affectionate, domineering black cat, Toby, might be part Bombay.