Chiquita is perhaps the hardest working pooch in Blumenau, Brazil. This 9-year-old girl puts in long hours at a bus station where she is a ticket counter attendant. The pup was adopted. By Adelsionir and Mariani. Rather than leaving their new family addition at home during the day, they decided to take her to the […]
There is a very important question that all dog owners eventually end up having to ask themselves: how many is too many dogs? For most people who have dogs, the answer varies. But one thing that we can all agree on is no matter how many dogs we have, we need to give them plenty […]
The running gag on The Big Bang Theory whenever someone was sitting in Sheldon’s spot was something that really resonated with me. I’m sure it resonated with a lot of people as we all have our favorite spots on the sofa. In my house, I favor the loveseat that is opposite the window. It’s my […]
When we think of rats, we don’t always think cute and cuddly. And we probably don’t think of them as being members of a household. When I think about rats, my mind goes straight to that scene in Lady and the Tramp where Tramp ends up having to fight the rat. And most dogs would […]
A five-year-old Labrador named River has been let go from her job as a guide dog, only to have her next job be an important role within the police force. The reason for River’s failure as a guide dog? She couldn’t resist chasing squirrels. Despite her love of chasing squirrels, River does have strong skills […]
After having a rough start because of his looks, Brodie, the German shepherd/Border collie mix with a wonky face, is getting a second chance at a forever home. As the New York Post reported, this sweet boy didn’t have an easy start in life – at just 13 days old, his mother bit him in the […]
From the moment Meredith was born, she had a best friend in Abbey, the dog. But as she grew, Abbey became so much more than just a pet – she was Meredith’s protector, playmate, and best friend. And sadly, as the years wore on, Abbey got a little older until she recently passed away – […]
Whenever there was a thunderstorm my dog would run and hide underneath the bed. She absolutely despised them. It’s not something uncommon for dog owners. Many of us have pets who are terrified of thunder. But the one thing that our pets can usually count on, is for us to be there for them. Dogs […]
In this fast-paced society, sometimes we need a little help slowing down and making new friends. The same applies to our pets. They need a little occasional nudge towards making new buddies, which is why we often take them to dog parks or other facilities specifically for socialization. While attending a playtime day for puppies […]
We all had our favorite toys growing up. That is why it makes complete sense that our pets would have their own favorite toys as well. My own dog had a stuffed octopus that she used to drag everywhere with her, even long after it had become beat up and lost all its stuffing. For […]
