Animal Lovers

Our country has brave men and women who fight for our freedom and safety overseas and here at home – and many of those men and women have canine partners! We hear stories about the heroic acts of the dogs and mourn when they are killed in the line of duty. New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently built a 72-acre training facility to train dogs to sniff out drugs and explosives; it is the largest dog training facility in the United States. The dogs, once trained are part of the MTAPD’s Canine Unit! At the facility, buses and train cars are used to train the dogs for real-life situations. Take a look at this video Becoming an MTAPD canine isn’t easy – the trainers will train 30 dogs, but only accept one onto the force! Practice makes perfect; the dogs train for several months before leaving the facility. The dogs are hard-working but also people friendly! Share away, people.

Many pet parents are proud to show off new tricks they have trained their dogs to do! But not Stanley’s parents, his parents went on Imgur to tell the world that Stanley, well, isn’t the brightest bulb in the box! Stanley was adopted by his human parents from Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida. Stanley hit it off well with his new parents, their kids, and other pets. The family had trained their first golden, Karma, but Stanley wasn’t catching on – at all. Image Credit: Imgur/KCN1 His new family was worried about him; he had a tendency to run off and get onto countertops. The family hired two trainers, who both were unable to help – one suggested Stanley was mentally impaired. Image Credit: Imgur/KCN1 The family veterinarian said his hearing and vision were fine, but Stanley didn’t respond to his name or even simple commands like ‘sit.’ Image Credit: Imgur/KCN1 Stanley has a favorite remote control and stuffed animal; he gets very distressed if he can’t fin...

People can do amazing things! We humans also have the capacity to be indescribably cruel. Take a look at these kittens! These poor babies were covered with a toxic yellow paint, put in a box, and left to die on the street in Guangzhou. Guangzhou is the largest city and capital of Guangdong province in South China. The city is described as being full of vigor and a prosperous metropolis on travelchinaguide.com. Yue You Meng, 27, is credited for finding the kittens. She was walking along the street when she heard some cries from inside a box. She was heartbroken to see the tiny kittens clinging to life inside the box. She recalled that the paint had nearly dried, and the kitten’s eyes were plastered shut, and their legs were stuck together; they were having trouble breathing. Image Credit: yousignanimals Ms. Yue picked up the box and took the kittens to her home to try and remove the paint herself. Unfortunately, the paint was too difficult for Ms. Yue to remove herself, so sh...

Every summer we hear that we are not supposed to leave our dogs in a hot car. Why do pet owners need to be reminded not to leave their pets in a hot car?! Mind boggling. An unidentified man in Grand Bend, Ontario was happy to help get a dog out of a car – by breaking the window with a very large rock! The dog was rescued on Saturday at a music festival, and the temperature was about 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Will Costa, the man who posted the video, said that the Good Samaritan probably saved the dog’s life. The announcer at the music festival had announced that there was a dog in a hot car and asked the owner to let the dog out. When no one came, the man in the blue shirt did what he had to do. The owners got to the car nearly an hour after the dog was rescued. The police have taken custody of the dog. That is one happy and very lucky dog. If you find a dog in a hot car, the best thing to do, according to the humanesociety.org, is to get the license plate number, make, and mode...

Dang. You’re not going to believe this video, to be honest! No, I’m serious! When I saw it, and before these two dogs dropped my jaw, I was thinking this is going to be the same ol’ thing, but boy was I wrong. These two dogs were playing with their giant chew toy (a tire!) when suddenly it fell in the middle of the pool. What happened next is just unbelievable! One of the dogs jumped in the pool and was wondering how to get the tire back out. I’m not going to spoil the fun for you, so you have to check this video out for yourself! Trust me, you haven’t seen anything like this ever before! Take a look at this video! The plan these dogs come up with is nothing, but genius! Like they say, two heads are better than one and team work is the way to go! Share away, people!

I tell you there’s no difference between children and dogs, especially when it comes to fun places! While children would do anything for a trip to Disneyland dogs would do anything to go to dog parks! In this video you’re going to see two adorable French bulldogs who’re sitting in the car patiently waiting to go somewhere, they don’t know where. They’re just happy sitting there, I suppose. Then suddenly their daddy tells them that they’re going to the dog park! As soon as he mentions “dog park” his dogs’ reactions are just priceless! They start smiling and all to express their happiness to go to their favorite place! When you watch this video you’re going to want to try this on your fur balls too, trust me! Take a look at these videos! This is incredible, isn’t it?! I absolutely love their reactions! These pups are the happiest on the planet right now! Share away, people!

Zawadi, a male lion, lost part of his tail during a big cat show at the Oregon Zoo ! On Monday, the big cat entered the glassed-in room, and when the hydraulic door slammed shut it cut off his tail just below the tuft. The zookeeper kept the show going even though people were saying that the lion’s tail was bleeding – a lot. You can hear a buzz in the room. It seems like the show ran its course and eventually all the lions left the room. Zoo veterinarian Tim Storms said it was a small injury, but they are taking it seriously, and Zawadi is expected to make a full recovery. Those kids are not going to remember what the zookeeper said – they are going to remember that the lion got hurt and was bleeding. Take a look at this video Hydraulic doors are not safe. Something needs to be done before something else, more tragic happens. Share away, people.

In underdeveloped countries, there are about 40 million donkeys that are used as working animals, as either pack or draft animals. A small number of donkeys live in developed countries as pets or are used for breeding. Male donkeys, called Jacks, are often used to mate with female horses to make mules. A female donkey, called a Jenny, will give birth to a single foal after a 12 month gestation period. According to Wikipedia, 1.7 percent of pregnancies will result in a set of twins; typically only one foal survives (14% of the time both will live). In Ireland, in 2013, Cormac Williams’ 8-year-old jenny, Tulip, gave birth to twins – and they both survived! Snow and Flake, both females, are both very healthy and thriving! Take a look at this video! The odds were against both twins surviving – but they beat the odds! I bet you enjoyed watching the video of the foals in action – they are quite adorable! Share away, people.

A momma chipmunk can have 4-5 babies in one litter. They are born weighing about 3 grams, are blind and naked (no fur)! According to animals.mom.me, hair starts to appear when they are ten days old, and their ears open up at 28 days. When the baby chipmunks are one-month-old, their eyes open and they start to eat solid food. When the pups reach the ripe old age of 8 weeks, they move out of the house and are on their own! In India, a baby chipmunk fell out of his family’s nest – his little eyes are not open, so he is quite young. Concerned citizens call Animal Aid Unlimited , and the baby wasn’t injured so, the team took the little guy back to his nest! Take a look at this video! It is amazing what lengths people will go to in order to save a life! Momma and family are very thankful! Well done! Share away, people.

The Metter Animal Shelter , in Georgia, is asking for information from the public about an animal cruelty case. A dog was found with duct tape around his face and a chain around his neck. A Facebook post gave the details, it said the dog was found on Stillmore Hwy and that the Metter Fire and Rescue had removed the chain and duct tape. They provided the contact information of ACO Tommy Condrey at (912) 685-7877. The Candler County Sheriff’s Office announced that this was an animal cruelty investigation and asked if anyone has information to call. They added that the act was senseless and that the people responsible needed to be found. Take a look at this poor baby Taping a dog’ mouth or face with duct tape is senseless and cruel. If you ever see a dog being mistreated, please speak up – call the authorities! One simple phone call could save a life. Share away, people.

An orca, or killer whale, is the largest member of the dolphin family. They are highly adaptable and intelligent. They can communicate and even coordinate while hunting, according to us.whales.org. Orcas are predators and hunt sea lions, seals, fish, and squid. Orcas are not typically a threat to humans, but some stories tell of killer whales protecting humans from sharks! Off the coast of Canada, an orca had become stranded on some rocks. Image Credit: HypeDojo A man, luckily, saw her and knew she needed help! He called a group of Guardians from Hartley Bay, British Columbia and some people from For Whales also came to help. All the people who came out were volunteers. According to a Facebook post, the killer whale had been on those rocks for hours. They covered the whale with tarps and sheets to help keep her cool and wet. Image Credit: HypeDojo They assembled a water pump. The volunteers said that the whale seemed to know that they were trying to help her and that th...

We have all seen those hilarious videos of dogs or cats taking baths. Cats hang on to the soap dish for dear life as they get all soapy! Some cats sing a mournful song of displeasure the whole time! Many dogs enjoy bathing – but some wait until they are at their soapiest to make a mad dash for the door! Or they shake their bodies, and we see the water just drench the person giving the bath! I can’t say I have ever seen a human help a bird take a bath! Tweety the goldfinch takes a shower in his human’s hands! Once the water is running, Tweety hops over and bathes! Tweety starts off slowly, but quickly gains momentum and finishes with gusto! Take a look at this video! Tweety did an excellent job getting clean! I don’t think he missed anything! Even used his human’s shirt as a towel at the end! Share away, people.

Chirp, Chirp! Sounds like a bird – right?! That is what Imgur user arthisbeapirate thought too when she and a neighbor heard the odd chirping inside a bush at their apartment complex one night. Curious, they investigated and found, not birds, but kittens! It was dark, and the kittens were pretty deep in the bush, but it looked as if the kittens were just a few days old. They were not certain if momma cat was nearby or not, so they waited, but kept a close eye on the babies. Image Credit: arthisbeapirate When momma cat didn’t return, and the babies seemed to be struggling to live, they stepped in and pulled the kittens out of the bush. Image Credit: arthisbeapirate There were four kittens in all, three of them were stuck together by a very tangled umbilical cords. Image Credit: arthisbeapirate Sadly, only one kitten survived the ordeal – she was small, but wasn’t giving up! Image Credit: arthisbeapirate Every 2 hours they fed the kitten and kept he...

Most dogs love to play fetch! You throw the tennis ball, they run and get it, and bring it back – cycle repeats! Most dogs would be willing to play for hours, but we humans grow tired of the game more quickly. The Go Dog Go Fetch Machine could solve that problem! It is advertised as the world’s’ first fetch machine! You drop the ball in the top, and the machine launches the ball! Or, should I say – your dog drops the ball in and then the machine launches it! Your dog can play fetch all day long with this thing with or without your assistance! This video shows the machine and Buddy in action! Take a look at this video! Buddy is a pro! I love how he bounces up and down after he drops it in! It is almost as if he is trying to get the ball to come out faster! Share away, people.

Watermelon is a favorite summer treat! It is cool and refreshing on a hot day – and it is low in calories! According to whfoods.com, it is one the world’s healthiest foods! It contains more than just water and sugar! There are high amounts of vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals. Recently, Krispy Kreme in Japan started offering a watermelon donut (not sure about the health benefits of that particular item – but hey, it’s a donut!) I would have never thought to offer watermelon to my dog, but Chiko the Shiba Inu seems to really enjoy it. Not only does this dog enjoy the snack Chiko’s table manners are impeccable! Take a look at this video! I am lucky if my dog doesn’t tip her bowl over, scattering kibble everywhere, during her pre-dinner crazy dance! I wonder how Chiko asks for seconds… seems like another piece is just a few inches from the plate! Share away, people.

No one likes when their child starts to talk back! But not many people have a pet that talks back to them! The kitty in this video seems to have a lot on his mind and when his owner asks him a question – he lets her have it! I have cats who meow – but they don’t make sounds like this cat! Not only does he explain his side of the story once, but he repeats himself to make sure he was clear! He also seems to have a hairball trying to come out and gives a little cough! But, after he is finished, he gives his mom a quick face lick to say he is finished and that he loves her! Take a look at this video! You can see the trust he has for her, belly exposed, eyes focused right on her face. This cat, despite his apparent unhappy story, is one lucky kitty! Share away, people!

In 1990, a man jumped into a chimp enclosure to save the life of a chimpanzee. Rick Swope saw a fight break out between two chimpanzees and the Detroit Zoo, when one chimp fell into the water and started to drown, Rick jumped in and dragged him to shore! The story of Rick’s heroic actions briefly held national attention. But Rick made an impression! In 2005, Jane Goodall mentioned the incident and talked about a conversation she institutes then-director had had with Swopes. He had called Rick and told him he was very brave. Rick’s response was that he had looked into the eyes of the chimp, and they seemed to be asking ‘Won’t anybody help me?” So, Rick did! Take a look at this video Goodall said it is true that looking into the eyes of these animals you can feel it in your heart, and you have to try to help them! Share away, people.

The Copa America is an important football (soccer) tournament in Latin America. Cheering for your favorite team adds enjoyment to the event – but a Colombian fan took supporting his team too far. Before Colombia faced off with Costa Rica, Fernando Villanueva, who lives in Medellin, Colombia, took toxic paint and dyed a dog the national colors of Colombia: yellow, red, and blue. Fernando was so excited and proud of his work, he posted a picture on Facebook. Apparently the puppy doesn’t share in his excitement. A recent law in Colombia issues harsher punishments for people who are cruel to animals – this definitely qualifies as cruelty. People who want to dye something the colors of the flag should use your own body, or buy your dog a shirt with your countries colors on it. Don’t ruin a dog’s coat (or life) to show support for a team. SHARE if you agree.

Most kids love to take baths! The bubbles and toys and splashing fun! There isn’t anything wrong with an adult taking a bubble bath now and again! Animals take baths too – many animals bathe themselves, like elephants. But domestic animals, usually need our help! Most dogs and cats will tell you that bath time is not their favorite activity! But Lollypop the parrot seems to not only enjoy her shower – but she likes to talk, tweet, and sing her way through the whole thing! Prepare yourself for nonstop bird talk. Lollypop quickly goes from mimicking other animals to singing a line from a popular TV show – and back again! Take a look at this video! Lollypop just needs to hear the words “Bad Bird” from her mom before launching into the theme from the TV show Cops! Mom tries to get Lollypop to ‘be an eagle’ – but Lollypop has other ideas! LOL! Share away, people!

William Congreve said, “Music has charms to sooth a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.” Missy Elliott said, “Music should be your escape.” Music has different meanings for everyone. Some listen to it loud, others curl up on the couch and listen to it quietly. Some people dance along to the music! I have never seen a dog dance so well as the Chihuahua does to the flamenco music! I am no music expert or a dance expert – but this dog seems to have a complete understanding of the music’s rhythm! He dances on his hind legs for well over a minute! There are some of us that wouldn’t be able to keep up such an energetic pace! Take a look at this video! How many dogs can balance – and dance – unassisted for that long! This is the most talented dancing Chihuahua I have ever seen (not that I’ve seen that many – but wow!) Share away, people!

A dog with special needs is probably going to be passed over many times at a shelter. What if the dog was blind AND had his own guide dog? You know, the other dog would help lead him around and assist him – well, Herbie the Dachshund is blind and Hilda, another Dachshund, is his guide! Herbie, Hilda, and another Dachshund were found, in the backyard of a man in Salem who had once rescued Dachshunds. The dogs had been abandoned. Image Credit: FamilyPet The man, who no longer rescues dogs, took them to Marion County Dog Services shelter and the shelter contacted Diane Young from Salem Dogs, a local rescue. Image Credit: FamilyPet Herbie, a light-brown male, and Hilda, a black dappled female, are about 4-5 years old. The third dog was healthy and was quickly adopted. Image Credit: FamilyPet But the staff noticed that Herbie would walk into walls and knew he couldn’t see well, but Hilda was always by his side. Image Credit: FamilyPet Because of their unique bo...