For over 11,000 years, humans have used dogs to track and hunt. The best tracking dogs are scent hounds (dogs that use scent more than sight), and the bloodhound is the number one scent-tracking dog. “The nose knows” certainly rings true when it comes to dogs. Dogs have 220 million olfactory receptors, and humans have […]
A mastiff and a Chihuahua walk into a bar …(Just a visual to make you giggle!) When you think of a mastiff, you think ‘humongous’ and ‘protective,’ and they are. They’re also gentle, docile, and excellent cuddlers. Some think they’ve been around since the beginning of civilization. We can safely say the Grand Mastiff has […]
Originally published on February 4, 2023, this article has been updated on November 14, 2024 to reflect the latest research and statistics. Our editorial team has ensured you’re viewing the most current data on this topic. Need help or have a question? Email us. Read this article with an open heart. The subject is not […]
This article has been updated on October 2, 2024 to reflect the latest research and statistics. Our editorial team has ensured you’re viewing the most current data on this topic. Need help or have a question? Email us. Trigger alert/warning: Graphic images of animals being tested on are linked in this article. It could be […]
Is your dog walking you down the street? Are you tired of yelling commands at her while she looks at you and continues to file her nails? We hear ya’. So, we decided to look closely at a company called DIYK9 to see if what they’re offering is sound, affordable, and helpful to the everyday […]
Let’s get certain facts out of the way: Any dog can seriously harm (including the worst) a cat. I’ve seen it with my own eyes up close and personal with breeds you would think are safe around cats. But there are some breeds, as a whole, that do better with cats than other breeds, like […]
Kind of startling, isn’t it? Unless you live in one of these countries. There are two sides here…The side that thinks, “Cultures are different. What’s normal for one may not be for another.” Or you might think, “What the hey!” Countries like China and Vietnam have long histories of consuming dog meat. And think about […]
Sometimes we need to make time to do the right thing. If an animal is being abused, it’s one of those times. You may not know how to report animal abuse, but you can find answers right here. I’ve been an animal lover and advocate all my life. I think I was born with a […]
In this day and age, animal testing should be far behind us in the rearview mirror. Yet, too many people don’t know the horrors and senselessness of the situation. So I’d like to share some educated answers to the question, “What is animal testing?” Animal abuse exists in many forms, and in a perfect world, […]
(Warning: This article may contain disturbing images that could be upsetting for sensitive viewers.) Brutal. Vicious. Unpredictable. Those are a few words to describe the owners of dogs that are made to fight in this underground “sport.” People get involved with dogfighting for the money, the prestige, or maybe the most deranged reason… because they […]