Dogs

From FrEYEday evening - they've repawsitioned the khameras Okay Mom - I know woo don't have anything planned fur a post - follow me I pose majestikhally in the breeze Then woo khome around - I'll sniff the air Wrong shot Mom - poor timin...
From FrEYEday evening - they've repawsitioned the khameras Okay Mom - I know woo don't have anything planned fur a post - follow me I pose majestikhally in the breeze Then woo khome around - I'll sniff the air Wrong shot Mom - poor timing on your part Sure - go ahead - I'll humour wooAnything fur a post - oh wait - anything FUR a post!Happy Saturday EvFURRYone!Hugz&Khysses,Khyra
about 6 hours ago
Bwahahahahahaha! Until next time, Good day, and good dog!
Bwahahahahahaha! Until next time, Good day, and good dog!
about 10 hours ago
Moving toward a No Kill Nation The Portland area shelter alliance has been rewarded with a $1 million grant from Maddie’s Fund, a California nonprofit focused on ending euthanasia of healthy and treatable pets. Rich Avanzino, preside...
Moving toward a No Kill Nation The Portland area shelter alliance has been rewarded with a $1 million grant from Maddie’s Fund, a California nonprofit focused on ending euthanasia of healthy and treatable pets. Rich Avanzino, president of Maddie’s Fund, called it “a model for the nation.” Since 2010, it has not euthanized any healthy dogs or cats. It's also cut the number of treatable pets killed by more than 75 percent. Last year they spayed or neutered 10,000 pets. This year the alliance has vowed not to kill any pet with a treatable condition, such as a broken bone, or one that needs leash training. After that, it will work on saving animals with manageable conditions, such as diabetes or a behavior issue.   "Until we can say in good conscience that we've saved every single animal that's savable, we're not going to rest," said Britta Bavaresco,  co-founder of the alliance. To help with behavioral issues the coalition would like to create a team of trainers to go from shelter to shelter to help the dogs unlearn bad habits nd learn to trust people. "We know they could make good pets if we spend the time and resources on them," Bavaresco said. Source H/T to Pam
about 13 hours ago
By Monica Reyes Not only am I a pet parent with a tabby cat named Phil and pup named Mookie, but I also have a 23 month old son. As a mom, I know how important it is to be cautious of dangerous chemicals. As pet owners, we know how impor...
By Monica Reyes Not only am I a pet parent with a tabby cat named Phil and pup named Mookie, but I also have a 23 month old son. As a mom, I know how important it is to be cautious of dangerous chemicals. As pet owners, we know how important it is to maintain (More)…
about 18 hours ago
When he was leaving for work earlier this month, Luis Castellanos noticed something odd when he looked out at the island in Northern California's Watsonville Slough. A dog, alone. He thought it was "peculiar," according to the Santa Cruz...
When he was leaving for work earlier this month, Luis Castellanos noticed something odd when he looked out at the island in Northern California's Watsonville Slough. A dog, alone. He thought it was "peculiar," according to the Santa Cruz Sentinel. Later, his wife and kids got a better look what was occupying the island, and they could tell the dog must be in trouble. Castellanos called the authorities, and Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter's field service manager Todd Stosuy showed up. He quickly realized he needed a boat. He called the Watsonville Fire Department for backup, and a few firefighters showed up -- without a boat. Castellanos got out his inflatable boat. Firefighter John Stone paddled and Stosuy navigated. They made their way to the island but couldn't find the dog. They searched for 30 minutes and then went home. A short time later, Castellanos saw the dog lying on the shore in the duckweed. And not a moment too soon. The dog was very confused and lethargic, and very, very skinny. Stosuy and Stone returned, then paddled to the island and quickly located and scooped up the dog. He was in bad shape -- "severely emaciated," according to the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter's Facebook page. "It looked like it had been there forever," said Fire Capt. Corey Schaefer. "It looked pathetic and skinny. It was withering away." Share this image function changeWidth(obj) { if(parseInt($(obj).parent().width()) > parseInt($(obj).width())) { $(obj).parent().css({'width':$(obj).width()}); } if(parseInt($(obj).width()) Share this image function changeWidth(obj) { if(parseInt($(obj).parent().width()) > parseInt($(obj).width())) { $(obj).parent().css({'width':$(obj).width()}); } if(parseInt($(obj).width()) Stosuy estimates the dog had been surviving on the island for a full month. He said the dog is an Australian Shepherd mix, 12 or 13 years old -- and was down to just 30 pounds. A healthy Shepherd at that age might weigh twice as much. Share this image function changeWidth(obj) { if(parseInt($(obj).parent().width()) > parseInt($(obj).width())) { $(obj).parent().css({'width':$(obj).width()}); } if(parseInt($(obj).width()) How does a dog survive a month on an unpopulated island? Stosuy found his source of food: bird eggs. Lots of them. He found the remains of more than 100. The dog isn't out of danger yet "He's not a full spry guy at this point, but he's walking on his own," said Stosuy. He predicts the dog will have ongoing health problems, but he should be able to have a fine life with the right person or family. Share this image function changeWidth(obj) { if(parseInt($(obj).parent().width()) > parseInt($(obj).width())) { $(obj).parent().css({'width':$(obj).width()}); } if(parseInt($(obj).width()) "This dog was literally starving to death on the island, and now he has a second chance at life," he said. Via Santa Cruz Sentinel; photos via Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter's Facebook page
about 19 hours ago
Tommie, Gracie and Mickey Mouser are the photogenic cats from the blog Shelter Cats.  They seem quite content to take a back seat to the kitties that are more often posted there.  Most likely they're happy to share their blog because the...
Tommie, Gracie and Mickey Mouser are the photogenic cats from the blog Shelter Cats.  They seem quite content to take a back seat to the kitties that are more often posted there.  Most likely they're happy to share their blog because they have a home.  The other kitties are looking for one.  You can read their story - Talking Tabbies Tommie, Gracie & Mickey - exclusively on Mousebreath, the
about 19 hours ago
We admit it: We have a soft spot for Muttville Senior Rescue. So when our parent company, Say Media, needed an organization to join us for an event called Say Gives, it seemed like an obvious choice. And so earlier this week, the Muttv...
We admit it: We have a soft spot for Muttville Senior Rescue. So when our parent company, Say Media, needed an organization to join us for an event called Say Gives, it seemed like an obvious choice. And so earlier this week, the Muttville-mobile descended on Dogster, bringing with it some of the cutest senior dogs we've ever seen. Knowing that Muttville alum Beasley is somewhat of a star 'round these parts, Muttville board member Patty Staton brought some of her star senior Pekingese. Including -- but certainly not limited to -- Buddy! Share this image Buddy's look is unique and precious. function changeWidth(obj) { if(parseInt($(obj).parent().width()) > parseInt($(obj).width())) { $(obj).parent().css({'width':$(obj).width()}); } if(parseInt($(obj).width()) Share this image Beasley and Buddy sitting in a tree ... function changeWidth(obj) { if(parseInt($(obj).parent().width()) > parseInt($(obj).width())) { $(obj).parent().css({'width':$(obj).width()}); } if(parseInt($(obj).width()) Buddy is a cause célèbre here at Dogster. With his "customized" countenance, Buddy first ambled into the heart of Community Manager Lori Malm, who refers to the elderly lap dog as Beasley's boyfriend. You might be familiar with Managing Editor Vicky Walker as Catster's resident Cat Lady, but even she could not resist Buddy's unique charm. Buddy looks kind of perfect in her arms, right? Share this image They look perfect together, right? function changeWidth(obj) { if(parseInt($(obj).parent().width()) > parseInt($(obj).width())) { $(obj).parent().css({'width':$(obj).width()}); } if(parseInt($(obj).width()) (Don't worry, we called her husband and began working on him.) Also representing the Peke pride was Maylee, a slightly younger Muttville adoptable, who had enough spunk and energy to make up for Buddy and Beasley's more low-key personalities. Share this image Maylee with a volunteer. function changeWidth(obj) { if(parseInt($(obj).parent().width()) > parseInt($(obj).width())) { $(obj).parent().css({'width':$(obj).width()}); } if(parseInt($(obj).width()) Share this image Maylee looked quite content in Anna's arms. function changeWidth(obj) { if(parseInt($(obj).parent().width()) > parseInt($(obj).width())) { $(obj).parent().css({'width':$(obj).width()}); } if(parseInt($(obj).width()) Amid the flurry of lap dog fervor, our Assistant Editor Liz Acosta was drawn more to Tess, an older hound dog with a sweet disposition who wanted to just chill out in the shade. Liz doesn't judge smaller dogs, but she has a penchant for the bigger pups, having grown up under the protection of Akitas. Share this image Awww, it's Tess! function changeWidth(obj) { if(parseInt($(obj).parent().width()) > parseInt($(obj).width())) { $(obj).parent().css({'width':$(obj).width()}); }
about 21 hours ago
Today I just want to share one of my favorite dog blogs, My Two Pitties. The blog is about Kaya and Norman – two rescued pit mixes – along with their kitty friend Gina and various canine buddies. Their owner Rachel is always ...
Today I just want to share one of my favorite dog blogs, My Two Pitties. The blog is about Kaya and Norman – two rescued pit mixes – along with their kitty friend Gina and various canine buddies. Their owner Rachel is always taking them on all kinds of fun off-leash hikes around California. Looking at their pictures is so relaxing. Rachel has written some really great content. Some of her best posts are about: the dangers of a dog getting caught on another dog’s collar how Rachel’s mom responded to her adopting a “pitbull” the results Kaya and Norman received on their mixed-breed dna tests a kitty and two dogs snuggling No need to tell me how beautiful these pics are from “Two Pitties.” Stop on over and give Kaya and Norman a shout out! The post Dog blog – My Two Pitties appeared first on ThatMutt.com: A Dog Blog.
about 22 hours ago
There’s always an up-side! Until next time, Good day, and good dog!
There’s always an up-side! Until next time, Good day, and good dog!
about 23 hours ago
Meet GeriJoy. He’s a virtual dog. He’s a talking dog. He’s even described as “a compassionate” dog. He was developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to be an interactive companion...
Meet GeriJoy. He’s a virtual dog. He’s a talking dog. He’s even described as “a compassionate” dog. He was developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to be an interactive companion for older people with dementia or memory problems, serving to provide what his makers call “continual stimulation.” We’d be the first to recite [...]
about 23 hours ago