Step into the captivating world of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, where nature’s wonder unfolds as a precious bat-eared fox kit, welcomed into our family just a week ago. Guided by the expert hands of our devoted neonate specialists and seasoned animal care staff, this tiny marvel enchants all who encounter him. Amidst the…
No matter who you are, losing a dog can be one of the hardest things in the world. Even famous celebrities grieve for their late pets. Recently, X-Files star David Duchovny said goodbye to his beloved rescue dog Brick — and wrote a beautiful poem as tribute. Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com Duchovny, 63, adopted his dog Brick…
Pet euthanasia is a difficult and complicated subject, and people have differing views on whether it’s humane to put a dog with medical issues to sleep or give them a chance at life. Recently, a puppy with birth defects was brought to a vet to be euthanized — but the vet made a decision to…
Dog grooming isn’t just about appearances. It’s important to keep a dog’s fur maintained or else it can grow overlong and matted, causing them serious discomfort and problems. Many neglected and stray dogs are found in serious need of a makeover, but with a little love and care they end up looking like a whole…
An animal rescue was shocked when a family surrendered a healthy dog asking for him to be euthanized — and made an even more disheartening discovery when the dog found a familiar face at the shelter. In May, Hearts for Paws, a rescue based in California, shared the sad story of a a 3-year-old black Labrador retriever…
Humans have a tendency to put things in boxes: those people are bad, this breed is aggressive, that ethnic group is violent. But sometimes it can be helpful to take a close look at things and not give in to prejudice. Pit bulls are one good example of a group of dogs that are often…
This story is about a young mother dealing with trust issues after her boyfriend asks for a paternity test for their newborn daughter. This request brings up feelings of doubt and questions about trust, just when they should be celebrating the birth of their child. She explained what happened. My boyfriend of 7.5 years and…
No bark, growl, or bite is as nearly as hurtful as human cruelty. Dogs might behave that way instinctively when they sense a threat, but humans most often hurt these animals on purpose simply because they can. As if leaving a family dog isn’t hurtful enough, some people go even further by leaving pups in…
Horrible things can happen to almost anyone these days. However, it’s when these things affect the people we are closest to that it hurts the most. Some families often end up in many financial problems and have to abandon their pets as a result. It’s not fair, but it’s how the world works, and it’s…
People often say that good things come to those who wait, but is this always true? An eight-year-old pup named Rocky waited many years, but his time of happiness never seemed to arrive. In fact, his life took an unexpected turn, leaving this poor pup struggling to stay alive. After enduring a life of hardship,…