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Emotional Reunion Between Man and His Dying Dog May Leave You in Tears

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:52:43 +0000

There’s nothing like seeing an old friend. In this touching video shot in December, but uploaded this month, Navy Hospital Corpsman Eric Ralston returns home to Colorado from an eight-month tour in Guam to be greeted by the family dog, Kermie. It’s a pretty cool scene, but even more so because a month after Ralston [...]

Why Can't I Ever Find Dog Food At the Store When I Need It?

Lori Crofford — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:00:33 +0000

If it was the first time I had this problem, I probably wouldn’t be talking about it but, it keeps happening again and again.So I noticed on Saturday that the dogs and the cat were out of food and since I was out at the Mommy and Me Expo all day, I didn’t get a [...]

It's Adopt a Shelter Cat Month-You Should Adopt A Cat, I Did!

Lori Crofford — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:43:31 +0000

In honor of adopt a shelter cat month, I thought I would share my story. My cat adoption story. My almost 3-year old kept talking about a kitty and wanting a kitty and I wanted to make that dream a reality for him. He loved cats, any kind of cat so I thought for Christmas [...]

Amarillo SPCA's Annual Muttfest is this Sunday – Come On Out To Barkaritaville!

Lori Crofford — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:17:49 +0000

Sunday will be a fun time for your entire family including your pets. It is the Amarillo SPCA’s annual Muttfest so grab the family grab the dogs and come on out to Memorial Park. When: Sunday May 20th Noon to 5PM Where: Memorial Park South of the Gazebo Cost: Admission is free Activities Include: Susan [...]

Lost Cat Found 2,000 Miles Away from Home [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:22:39 +0000

Daniel Johns, adopted Waylon a 1-year old tabby from a shelter and an hour after his adoption the cat chewed through a dryer vent and escaped from Daniel's home in Fort Meyers, FL. Thinking that the cat was gone forever, Daniel was surprised when he got a call 6 months later saying that Waylon was found. The even bigger surprise, the cat was 2,000 miles away in Littleton, CO.

Family Dog Eats A $4500 Wedding Ring

Lori Crofford — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:24:25 +0000

Dogs will eat anything. ANYTHING! I swear my dog is a goat. However, can you imagine losing your wedding ring, searching everywhere, then figuring it was your dog. That is exactly what happened to Rachelle Atkinson. Has your dog ever eaten anything important to you?

A Bag Full of Kittens Dumped on A Road Saved By Dog [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:21:53 +0000

Animals are awesome companions. However, some people don't know how to take care of animals or are just plain heartless when it comes to pets. Someone in Des Moines, Iowa tossed a bag of kittens onto a country road and left them to die. Some of the kittens died after being run over repeatedly however, a special dog named Regan, saved them by dragging the bag to his house.

Lesson Learned: Cats and Dryers Don't Mix

Lori Crofford — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:25:18 +0000

So I had a moment of horror this weekend. I started doing my laundry yesterday and I reached over and turned on the dryer to fluff the clothes in there so I could hang them up wrinkle free. Once I turned it on I hear a thump, then another thump. My first thought was what [...]

Purina is Targeting Dogs With Their Very Own TV Commercial

Lori Crofford — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:29:44 +0000

The Nestle Purina company, is creating a commercial targeted at dogs. However, you won’t be able to see it in the states. It is being shown in Austria. So what is so great about this commercial. According to Yahoo! News: The advertisement includes three sounds that can be picked up by dogs, including a squeak [...]

New Line of Products for Your Pets that Like to Rock

Lori Crofford — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:22:53 +0000

Are you a rocker that would love to treat your pet like a rocker? Do you have a pet in your life that's a rocker? PetSmart will have a new line of products that is perfect for the rockin' pets in your life. This new line of products comes from someone who knows the rock world, and that is Bret Michaels.

Amazingly Obedient Dog Balances Tower of Treats on His Snout [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:24:32 +0000

This pooch was able to stay perfectly still as his owner built a Jenga-like tower of tempting dog treats right on his snout. Then the canine continues the balancing act until getting a signal that the trick is over. While getting to eat all of the treats would seem like just reward for such an [...]

Aww! Puppy Howls Like Wolf While Watching YouTube Video of Wolves [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:07:16 +0000

This Pomeranian pup hears the sounds of a wolfpack howling from a YouTube video and at first, these calls of the wild seem to have the little fellow worried. But after a few curious head tilts, the puppy gets into the spirit and starts howling right along. Watch the cute clip below: [via The Daily What] [...]

Shelter Dog Turns Into A Sheepherding Chihuahua [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:28:59 +0000

Check out this amazing Chihuahua, Nancy, a shelter dog turned sheepherder. Tiny Nancy weighs just 2.5 lbs but she has proven her expertise in the field, by confidently herding sheep more than six times taller than her. The plucky pooch was brought into Battersea Dogs & Cats Home two years ago, when she was aged [...]

Dogs or Cats? What Your Pet Preference Says About You

Billy Goforth — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:37:10 +0000

Even if it's raining cats and dogs, don't expect the same reaction from everyone.

According to data from Hunch collected in an infographic by Column Five Media, cat people tend to be urban dwellers, prefer petsitting over babysitting, and value ironic humor, while dog lovers are more likely to have kids, be outdoorsy people, and name Paul as their favorite Beatle.

Maltese Puppies Choreograph Cutest Dance Ever [VIDEO]

Jordan Breindel — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:00:34 +0000

If you’re looking for some hot new dance moves for summer, look no further than these two dancing Maltese puppies. Their signature move, the Let Me In, is sure to replace the Dougie at nightclubs across the nation. These two furballs hail from Ireland where, when they’re not working that thang, they enjoying “playing with [...]

Owner Reunites With Dog After Car Is Stolen With Pup Inside

Wendy Gould — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:00:46 +0000

Having your car stolen is bad enough, but Carol Denmead of Arizona experienced something even more traumatizing than your basic carjacking: a stolen vehicle with her precious pup inside. The 12-year-old collie mix was waiting in Denmead’s 2005 Pontiac last Thursday morning while she quickly ran inside a pharmacy. Denmead left the car on with [...]

Cute Dog Wearing Cone Finds Creative Way to Climbs Stairs [VIDEO]

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:11:31 +0000

Sometimes we’re asked to think outside the box, but this dog named Lucy has had to think outside the cone.

The pooch had undergone surgery on her head, forcing her to wear a plastic cone to keep the stitches safe. The handicap, however, led to a conundrum: how to get up a flight of stairs?

Paralyzed Bunny Walks Again With Wheeled Legs [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:30:35 +0000

Get your tissues ready: This story, about a paraplegic bunny rabbit named Joe, will likely prompt an outcry of tears, both happy and sad. Earlier this month, Joe was found abandoned in someone’s yard. After being rescued, his new family realized that the sweet little bunny was paralyzed from the waist down. Determined to create [...]

Goose and Deer Become Friends at Graveyard [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:54:49 +0000

Interspecies relationships induce so many genuine "Awww!" moments, it's no wonder people have taken notice to the springtime friendship that's blossomed between a goose and deer at a Buffalo, NY cemetery.

Over the past week, the unusual pair has spent loads of quality time together. The mate-less goose nests in a large urn pot while the deer keeps an eye on his friend, making sure she's protected from predators.

Attention Pet Lovers Of The Panhandle

Janet Varela — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:02:34 +0000

Today I am going to talk about a serious problem we have throughout the Panhandle. It is how we go about dumping our animals! Coupe of things: You cannot always count on your local shelter to be able to take your pet, most of the time shelters are at capacity and have a several month waiting list. [...]