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Moore Resident Finds Her Dog Amongst the Rubble [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:03:46 +0000

A Moore, OK woman was devastated when the tornado destroyed her house and killed her dog in the process. What happens in this video is amazing and heartwarming all at the same time. Sometimes pets are children to their owners and I can only imagine the devastation she felt and the joy when her dog [...]

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 [...]

My Beloved Cocker Spaniel is Going Blind

Lori Crofford — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:58:39 +0000

When I bring animals into my home, they become my family. About 10 years ago, I kept saying I want a cocker spaniel. I love cocker spaniels, I had one growing up and they are so kind and loving and just beautiful dogs. Then one day I got my cocker spaniel. A family acquaintance had [...]

This Dog Just Wants His Stick – Find Out Why He Can't Pick it Up [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:51:09 +0000

This poor dog just wants his stick. He just can’t seem to get it off the ground. Watch the video to find out why. What crazy things does your dog do? Mine has a habit of dragging her water bowl across the kitchen when it is empty and it is 3 times her size. My [...]

I Want a Miniature Pet Farm [VIDEOS]

Lori Crofford — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:55:30 +0000

My friend Robyn and I always joke about wanting to own a miniature pet farm. We would raise pygmy goats, miniature pigs, horses, etc. I think it would make an awesome farm! Would this not be the greatest farm ever? You could call your backyard a farm and forget about mowing, the pygmy goat could [...]

Could There Be A Cat Killer on the Loose in Southwest Amarillo?

Lori Crofford — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:14:11 +0000

Mondays are tough enough without having to have a sad moment in the morning. You see I live on a street with a lot of cats. Not stray cats, fat cats. They are everywhere and to me that is OK because that means they have a loving family. Well this morning as I’m driving down [...]

Could Taking Your Dog to Work Benefit Everyone in the Office? [POLL]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:38:12 +0000

Want to lower your stress levels at the office? Take your dog to work. Research finds employees who do so not only experience less angst during the day, but their co-workers could benefit from Fido’s presence too. Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Business monitored the stress levels of employees at a company with [...]

Do Pets Make Kids Smarter?

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:55:29 +0000

If you have or are thinking of having kids, it might be a good idea to also add a pet to the equation. That’s because last month a study found that babies who grow up in households with pets are healthier than their pet-less counterparts. And now a survey of children suggests that having a furry friend is one of the keys to academic success.

Dogs Keep Infants Healthy [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:27:36 +0000

I have always had dogs. My son has always been around dogs. He rarely got sick as an infant and rarely gets sick now. Now, I know why. It could be our dogs Bailey and Jasper. According to a new study in the medical journal of Pediatrics, dogs can help keep infants healthy. For [...]

Miracle Kitty Harley Survives Being Thrown From Car [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:05:26 +0000

I will never understand how human beings can be so cruel. How can someone throw an innocent animal out of a car going 70 miles per hour. I just don’t understand what possesses a person to say I don’t want this cat so I’m gonna fly down the interstate and throw them out the window. [...]

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 [...]

How Much Alike Are You and Your Dog? You Might Be Surprised

Shauna Wright — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:21:42 +0000

There’s an old adage that says people and their dogs eventually start to look alike. But new research shows the type of dog we choose actually has a lot to with how well they match our own personalities, too.

In What Cities Do People Spend the Most on Their Pets?

Mike Adams — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:42:33 +0000

Sometimes we do not treat our pets as well as we should. Pet owners all across the world have been guilty at one point or another for cutting corners on pet food and other supplies as a means to making pet ownership a little more cost friendly. However, people living in Arizona seem to really [...]

Will You Take Your Pets on Vacation with You? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:41:13 +0000

Taking a pet with you on vacation can be a challenge. Just ask Mitt Romney, who still gets grief about the time he strapped his Irish Setter — who was suffering from diarrhea — to the roof of his car during a family trip in 1983. Nevertheless, it seems that most pet owners still take their favorite furball on vacation with them.

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 [...]

DogTV Is the New Cable Channel Dogs (and Dog Lovers) Actually Want to Watch

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:50:13 +0000

It seems that television is only catering to younger demographics, but one cable channel hopes to tap into a new group of TV enthusiasts by becoming the first network to provide wall-to-wall programming for — wait for it — dogs. It’s called DogTV and it consists of 24 hours of short shows and segments that [...]

What Does Your Dog's Personality Say About You? [PHOTOS]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:00:34 +0000

For years, many people have joked that dogs and their owners eventually wind up looking a lot alike. And while that may be debatable, a new study finds that the type of dog someone chooses may say a lot about his or her personality.

Hermit Crab Moves Into A Lego Shell [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:22:52 +0000

A few years ago, (OK, probably 6 years), I bought a friends little girl a hermit crab for her birthday. She had been talking about hermit crabs forever and I thought, hey it's a hermit crab and they are really easy to care for when it comes to the caged animal species. However, the sad phone call I received 2 weeks later broke my heart.

No Money? Mugger Takes Man's Dog

Lori Crofford — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:48:42 +0000

Apparently, pet napping is becoming a new trend across the U.S. People are stealing animals in order to sell them on the internet, roadsides, through ads or even hold for ransom. However, this one pet napping story is a bit different. A man was out walking his dog when a knife-wielding man pulled a knife on him demanding his money. When the man had no money to give the mugger took his shih-zu puppy.