Jeep, a Great Pyrenees, is in serious training mode to become a top-notch therapy dog. Jeep is training by visiting classrooms. Jeep’s owner, Lynette Zimmer, is a school superintendent in Lake County, Illinois. She brings her fluffy white pooch with her to work. While her students are learning in their …
Mythology? Tales from ancient cultures which consist of their Gods, Traditions, and Superstitions that have lasted hundreds – if not thousands of years. Ancient myths from around the world have captivated millions and continue to be told to this very day. Even our beloved dogs and dog hybrids have scattered …
Unleash the Happy!! Multiple studies show that workplace stress is on the rise. From massive workloads to limited job security, work-related stressors are damaging the American worker each day. One company decided to fight this trend by easing the workday with an extracurricular activity: Playing with adorable doggies. Dogswell, makers …
The Malamute and Dachshund breeds could not be more different, but two dogs from the land down under have broken all tradition to become an Internet sensation. Moosh the Malamute and Ginger the Dachshund are basically their own social media celebrities. This furry little duo hails from Australia. Their mother, …
Inmates and rescue dogs are both hoping to get a second chance. A new program in Philadelphia is hoping to do just that. The program is hoping to give both dogs and inmates the chance to do some good. The program is sponsored by the group aptly called “A New …
A few pups out there tend to get a little overwhelmed when they see you filling their dish. Their excitement is justified from their point of view, of course: “The world is ending! We need to have our meals now!!” But if your pup gets too excited for food, and he jumps up …
A pair of brothers from the UK has embarked on a dirty business venture. Ben and David Walker are picking up dog poop for a fee. Their cleverly-named Scoopy the Poopy Northeast has caught the attention of some dog lovers. “We’re catering for all kinds of people,” said David in …
A great grandmother drowned in a river when she rushed in to save her beloved poodle Jasper. Millie Smith, 80, was taking Jasper on his daily walk near Bedfordshire in the UK, when the dog fell into a river. Although she couldn’t swim, her “pawternal” instincts kicked in and she …
When the DeLuca family of Tampa rescued a dog from an animal shelter two months ago, they didn’t know the pup would later save their 7-year-old daughter’s life. Haus, a two-year-old German shepherd, took three rattle snake bites to his leg in order to prevent a venomous Eastern diamondback from …
It is no secret – people love their pets like family. That fact has become apparent to several UK companies who have now instated “pawternity” leave. Similar to parental leave, pawternity leave gives the employee the chance to stay at home to take care of their dog, cat, or other …