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Huge congratulations go to Unity, a German Shepherd who recently gave birth to a litter of 16 healthy puppies. This big litter is actually the largest born through the Guide Dogs UK breeding program in its 60-year history. According to the American Kennel Club, the average litter size for German Shepherds is eight puppies. That

Many dogs are placed in high-kill shelters every day with little hope for adoption, so Tracy Whyatt stepped in and decided to do something to help. Tracy followed her passion for saving unloved dogs and started a company called Tracy’s Dogs. Tracy and her husband, Scott, load up dogs from overcrowded kill shelters into a

Benji, a homeless dog, had spent his entire live surviving on the streets. He would hide under parked cars for shelter and eat out of trash cans. Over the years, his matted fur became a major concern for him. He was itchy and in pain all the time, but nobody could help him. Image Credit:

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. There is little in this world more exciting (and adorable) than a new puppy. They’re cute, curious, and always learning—which is why puppydom is a great time to introduce your new pal to the routines that will become part of

Some people see a struggling stray dog and don’t give it another thought. Leilani Wong and her husband are not those people. The couple was road-tripping when they stopped at a gas station in Stockton, North Central California. While they were filling up, a stray dog approached their car. The Australian Cattle Dog was filthy,

BBC presenter and veterinarian Dr. James Greenwood has one of the cutest dogs in the world. His Labrador Retriever named Oliver has only one eye, but that doesn’t stop him from having the happiest little face. Greenwood is proud to show off Oliver because he believes every dog is beautiful. But one stranger ruined Greenwood’s

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. After reviewing the Potaroma Wall Cat Toy and the Potaroma Flopping Fish last fall, Peaty the Orange Tabby returned to TikTok to see what other toys had enamored the app’s cat lovers. That’s where he found the Moody Pet Fling-Ama-String, another popular toy promising hours of feline

Damian Aspinall’s work with gorillas started when he and his family founded the Aspinall Foundation in 1992. The Aspinall Foundation worked to increase gorilla numbers by releasing zoo-raised gorillas into their natural habitats. Image Source: The Aspinall Foundation / YouTube In a surprising turn of events, Damian and his wife, Victoria, recently met up with two

A 10-year army veteran named Keith Wade received the Christmas miracle of a lifetime. After hearing the story of a local shelter pup named Baby Girl, Keith knew this was the perfect dog for him. Keith has been through his fair share of challenges throughout his life. His most recent ordeal involved a near-fatal car

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

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