Knowing of our beloved four-legged pet’s fondness for bone and meat, it is easy to assume that canines, in general, are carnivorous. With a genetic link to their counterparts in the wild—the greyhounds—dogs are undoubtedly meat-eaters. On the other hand, when a dog’s stomach is upset, …
To say that training a dog is an exhausting task is an understatement. People with dogs usually spend a very long time training them, and they eventually hire a professional dog trainer. There are many reasons why people get someone else to train their dogs. For …
To a dog, the world is about eating, sleeping, playing fetch, and accompanying their owners to the grocery shop and the morning jogs. When you introduce something new, their reaction might shock you, if not make you laugh your heart out. Let’s face it – …
Obie the Dachshund became famous years ago when he appeared on TV. Back then, he weighed 77 pounds. He was so big it was hard not to notice him. Obie’s belly got dragged on the ground whenever he moved. He couldn’t lift his leg when he …
George is a massive French Mastiff. With his looks, anyone can get easily intimidated. But he’s a perfect definition of what a real gentle giant is. The 135-pound dog lives with his mom Lindsay and his pig sister Debbie. Through the years, though, he has had …
Dogs are more than just pets. They’re very loyal, great friends, and they will protect their family even if it means risking their lives. We hear and see a lot of stories about dogs saving their owners. However, Rex, a two-year-old German Shepherd, is a real …
If a border collie has a resume, it wouldn’t be such a surprise to see that herding is among their top skills. Herding is part of who they are, and the majority of them are employed to do this task. So if for some reason, 250 …
Fritz is not only the name of an adorable Labrador mix dog, but it’s also descriptive of how the pup felt the day his owner took him to the dentist. The now-viral video shows the Labrador was a bit “on the fritz” after his teeth cleaning. …
For humans, it is essential to have a healthy mind and a healthy body. For them to achieve this, it is vital to engage in physical activities like having a sport or doing exercise. Even doctors make known the importance of exercising at least twice a …
It is such a sight to behold when influential people use their voice and large following to advance a noble cause and advocacy. Take for instance this famous singer who uses her platform in encouraging people to adopt dogs instead of shopping for one. Trisha Yearwood, …
There’s an unexplainable feeling of comfort that our favorite toy or item usually brings; for us humans, it’s traditionally called our security blanket. But, as it turns out, this too applies to canines just as much. A dog was in distraught after his security pillow was …
There is rarely anyone who would spend time in rescuing a stray animal, let alone rappel into a deep well to do so. A stray dog fell down the well and was struggling. A couple of men prepared equipment to help out the dog. They could …
The team from Hope For Paws was notified about two homeless dogs that have been seeking shelter under an abandoned school. When the team got there, they can see that there were two dogs — a pregnant pitbull and a shepherd. Both were scared, but their …
