Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Dogs certainly make our hearts spin—and, sometimes, our heads spin, too—with their behaviors. But what makes our dogs spin? Whether chasing their own tail or training to spin, dogs circling is a quirky characteristic found in many of our four-legged family members. One such common spin ritual is
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A man and his dog were walking near railroad tracks in Vineland, New Jersey, when they witnessed a horrifying sight. They found a bag wrapped around several other bags that appeared to be moving. After further investigation, the man realized there was a tiny dog inside! The man and dog duo happened to be in
When you first meet Denali, a therapy dog, you might think she’s the happiest, friendliest dog ever. But she has a dark past that she had to overcome to get where she is today. Before her adoption, the poor Pit Bull was on the brink of death. Back in 2018, someone intentionally set the dog
Michelle brought Zoey and her sister home from the animal shelter when they were only six months old. They quickly fit in with the family, but Zoey’s time with them came to an abrupt end. Only six months after her adoption, Zoey went missing. Despite Michelle’s efforts to find the pup, years went by without
Charlie’s previous owner took him to the veterinarian to be put down, rather than learning what treatment would be best for Charlie. Fortunately, the veterinarian recognized that Charlie had a fighting chance and refused to euthanize him. The doctor contacted AMA Animal Rescue for assistance, and they were able to persuade the owner to give
Despite the fact that they are criticized, many homeless people own animals. This isn’t a discussion about that. Only when a homeless person exposes their pet to danger should the debate exist; most of the time, they aren’t doing so. They go without in order for their pet to have a steady diet, keep warm,
This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Dogs’ paws go everywhere—city streets, muddy paths, garden beds . . . and maybe your bed. If you, like us, have given up keeping your favorite TV buddy off the furniture, paw wipes can be a good investment. A quick wipe keeps your dog from tracking dirt
A woman heard strange wailing coming from her neighbor’s yard. She had no idea what was going on. She went over to his door and knocked on it. The gentleman was in a state of shock. When she discovered a litter of pups less than 24 hours old in his backyard, his dog was out
This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. The term “shower thoughts” takes on a whole new meaning when you consider the Aquapaw. Invented by dog lovers and made famous by television show Shark Tank in 2019, the Aquapaw Pet Bathing Tool is a handheld spray and scrubbing device that attaches to a shower or
The Massachusetts Department of Health recently recalled several dog treat flavors due to Salmonella. At least three people got very sick after handling the treats. More humans and dogs can get ill if families don’t properly dispose of the infected products. These treats are manufactured and sold in Massachusetts. So, if you recently purchased pet
To many Americans, “the big game” refers to the Super Bowl played between the year’s winningest football teams. For a lot of us though, the real event is the one that precedes it on TV: The Puppy Bowl! On Sunday, Feb. 13, Puppy Bowl XVIII kicked off on Animal Planet and Discovery+. As usual, Team
Some dogs get adopted immediately when they arrive at a shelter, but others need to be a little more patient. A mixed breed named Luke has been waiting for his forever home for over 200 days, and he’s getting impatient. So, staff members threw him a Valentine’s Day adoption event in hopes that someone would
This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Having a dog is the best—you don’t have to tell us twice here at Rover. Nothing beats wagging tails, sunny walks, belly rubs, and couch buddies. But as every pet parent knows, there’s also a lot of worry involved. Dogs
The world-famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race starts on March 5, and teams spend as much time as they can training for the 1,000-mile race beforehand. Just a few weeks prior to the big event, musher Bridgett Watkins and her dogs were on a 52 mile training run when the sled team crossed the path
A Rochester man was desperate to find his Havanese puppy, Benny after his car was stolen with little Benny inside. Eric Berg had just run inside a restaurant to pick up food. Within seconds, his car and his adorable little fluff ball were taken. “I don’t want to get anyone in trouble. Honestly, I don’t
When his English Springer Spaniel Daisy was stolen from his Kent home in 2020, Francis Briley thought he would never see her again. Daisy’s microchip details had never been registered, which made the odds of recovering her much more difficult. Eighteen months later, a woman saw a stray dog wandering in Bracknell, seventy miles away
This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Pet insurance is a good idea for a lot of pets, but choosing a plan and customizing it to your financial needs can be a headache. One of the stumbling blocks many pet parents run into is pet wellness insurance:
In the wake of an official court ruling in Norway banning the breeding of two popular dog breeds, English Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, many implications are being discussed. This ban, which cites health concerns common in these breeds, has experts feeling torn. Salon consulted some experts in the fields of veterinary medicine, animal
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