Cats really do some amazing things! It’s sometimes unbelievable where they go and what they do. They are very talented, creative and adventuresome creatures. It’s no wonder cats always land on their feet and have nine lives! This funny video shows the true, but mostly unseen nature of these furry feline friends!
The Canine Einstein
Most dogs are described as lovable, cute, funny, amazing and man’s best friend. Some breeds are considered very smart and trainable. But how many dogs can add, subtract, multiply, divide and count? As seen on Oprah, meet a genius Jack Russell terrier with an amazing mind for math and learning names, besides playing fetch.Go to the story.
Cuddly Cats are Perfect Pet Companions
Just because Sphynx cats don’t have hair, doesn’t mean they don’t like to cuddle and be petted. Pet therapy is becoming more popular in many facilities where people are ill or living alone. Just ask some of the older folks in a rehabilitation center and some kids in a children’s hospital. Research shows that petting animals can decrease patient anxiety, lower blood pressure and decrease depression. Go to the story.
World’s Smallest and Tallest Dogs Together
Boo Boo the Chihuahua is not much bigger than Gibson the Great Dane’s front paws! Dogs come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and breeds. Some people like small dogs and some people like big dogs. Boo Boo the Chihuahua is not much bigger than Gibson the Great Dane’s front paws!
“Hop-Challenged” Bunny and Others Find Loving New Homes
There are many reasons why precious pets are abandoned or in need of adoption. Many have special needs that make them more difficult to place or care for. Bandit and Leon are amazing rabbits that Luv-N-Buns Rabbit Rescue helped find happy endings. Go to the story.
Pet and People Personalities
Finding the right pet that fit’s an owner’s personality is a science all of its own. A new research survey provides documentation that supports why certain types of people prefer dogs and others like cats. The study also claims that the results can have opposite effects and are dependent upon more than just personality similarities and differences. Are dog people more social? Are cat people more introverts? You be the judge. Go to the story.
Pet Parrot Calls “Mama”
Birds are smarter than most people think, especially parrots. Many parrots learn to mimic their owners and are able to converse fairly well, depending upon their training. Willie, a Quaker parrot, was put to the test when a young child choked on her breakfast and no one else was around in the article, “A Bird’s Way with Words.” Willy began flapping and calling out for his owner whom he called “Mama.” She came running and was able to save the child’s life. Go to the story.
World’s Smallest Dog Weighs an Ounce at Birth
The size of a human’s thumb at birth, the tiniest dog as recorded in the Guinness World Record Book is a tiny Chihuahua named Boo Boo. She is barely over a pound and is smaller than the size of a human hand, palm to fingertips as an adult dog! Can you imagine how much (or how little) food she eats daily?Go to the story.
Cats Hold Special Place in Cooky’s Heart
Cats are such special creatures for many people and become loving members of the family. Read Cooky McClung’s amazing kitty stories to learn how these animals brought love, insight, companionship and support (even in the form of a large donation) to her and others. Go to this story.
World’s Largest Dog is Taller than Shaquille O’Neill
The largest dog as recorded in the Guinness World Record Book is a gentle giant with a big heart, named Gibson. As seen on Oprah, Gibson is a Great Dane who is over seven feet tall when he stands on his back legs. Besides making people smile because of his size, he works as a licensed therapy dog to bring joy and happiness to many.Go to the story.
A New Home Heals Abused Puppy and Attacked Owner
It’s hard to believe someone could set a puppy on fire and leave it for dead in a park. What is more unbelievable is that this puppy with broken bones, severe burns over most of its body and infected wounds lived. A local animal shelter nursed the dog back to life but it would be critical to find the right new home and owner. A perfect match was found with a woman who had been attacked by a dog previously. Both needed to overcome their fears and learned to trust and love again. Go to the story and video.
A Baby Squirrel Adopted by Dog and Her Litter
A caring couple, whose pet dog was about to have puppies, rescued a baby squirrel. At first, the pregnant dog was upset with the arrival of the squirrel. But, upon the birth of her puppies, she allowed the squirrel to nurse and nuzzle with the other tiny pups. They are all one big happy family! Go to the story.
Man’s Best Friend Calls 911
This assistance-trained dog came to the rescue of his owner who was suffering a seizure. Buddy the German shepherd was trained to press telephone buttons, programmed to call 911 in case of emergency, when his owner is non-responsive. This amazing dog listens until someone answers the phone. Buddy has already saved his owner’s life twice. Go to the video.
Hero Horse Helps Family Relationships
Owner learns valuable life lessons about dealing with humans, especially her family, from her relationship with her hero horse, in the article, “A True Treasure.” The focus turned from manipulation and control to two-way communication and respect. It was amazing how the methods worked for both training the horse and creating a more considerate, happy home environment. Go to the story.
Friendly Feline Transit Rider Tragically Looses Life in Hit and Run
This sad but true story proves how personable animals can be. Daily Casper hopped on a bus for an hour round trip journey before returning home. He got in line and boarded as the rest of the passengers. Drivers would alert new riders of the curled up kitty in the back of the bus. Unfortunately, he did not have a good road sense. Go to the story.
Hero Pet of 2009
Reader’s Digest conducted a contest and asked viewers to vote on five finalists for the title of Hero Pet of the Year. A Chihuahua mix, named ChiChi, was enjoying a day at the beach with his owners. He began to bark unusually and was running back and forth on his chair. His owners could not quiet him. They sat up to see two women out in the ocean trying to stay afloat. How did ChiChi know they were in danger? Go to the video.
Pet Potbellied Pig Saves the Day
Would you think a potbellied pig could be a hero? A grandmother was taking care of Lulu, the pet pig when she collapsed in front of the pig. Lulu ran from the house and into the street stopping traffic several times until someone followed her. Besides being a hero, she is one smart pig! Go to the story.
Super Dog Super Hero
Some days, things just don’t go right. Buddy, a Basenji was hiking with his owners along the hills on the Oregon coast. They were enjoying a wonderful walk when the owners realized Buddy was nowhere to be found. They panicked when they figured out the only thing that could have happened was he had fallen off the path and down a steep cliff. The owners went to the bottom to find their beloved pet badly hurt. Find out how hard his owners worked to save his life. Go to the story.
