For many animals, camouflage is among the most valuable of assets — allowing them to blend into their surroundings while on the hunt or keeping safe from harm. And like a great horned owl against the bark of a tree, or a bright white hare on fallen snow, this dog, too, found the perfect place to go incognito. Reddit/RB9k…
For almost a decade, a dog named Rockland called the hallways of an apartment building his home. He was “no one’s dog” and depended on kind building residents to feed and watch out for him. Otherwise, the resilient pup was left to fend for himself. When building tenants realized they could no longer care for Rockland, they…
Last week, while Southern California residents prepared for a historic hurricane, one lonely dog had nowhere to go. He paced around a Los Angeles neighborhood peering into each yard, hoping to find the family who’d left him behind. Neighbors noticed the large, white dog sulking past their homes but didn’t know how best to help…
Healthcare workers at Martin Luther King Hospital in Compton, California, are used to witnessing emotional scenes — it comes with the territory. But recently, they took in a patient who was in critical condition, and the love they witnessed at his feet moved them to tears. The patient lived within view of the hospital, and…
Tiffany Maki was leaving the park after a quick trip with her dogs when she noticed a fluffy little guy sitting in the grass all alone. He was tied to a collapsed crate and barking at people as they passed by. He hadn’t been there when Maki arrived, meaning he’d been abandoned sometime in the…
Although many people think that they are just animals that function based on their instincts, there are many examples that dogs are definitely more than that. Our furry companions can feel deeply, and we can see that through their immense love and loyalty toward their favorite humans. This is very visible in dogs that live…
Your baby absolutely loves you, even if they’re not able to say those three big words yet. Understanding your child’s love language and developmental milestones can help you spot the signs that they trust you and love you. Photo credit: iStock.com / monkeybusinessimages You love your baby like crazy, but do they love you, too?…
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Is it a boy or a girl? That might’ve been the first question on your mind after finding out you were having a baby — and one that gets asked countless times throughout your pregnancy. But while you might be wondering about your baby’s gender from the moment you read your test results, finding out the answer…
Postpartum depression symptoms can vary, from person to person and experience to experience. Here, one parent shares some of the more unusual ways PPD affected her and how to get help. This Mom Told Her Boyfriend’s Kids They Had to Follow This Dinnertime Rule A parent is sitting in a rocker with a newborn looking…