“Veterans look at service dogs as a second chance at life. We hear from families the dog brings back the confidence to participate, to get out of the house. Spouses especially see the benefits….”
Second Chance at Life: How Service Dogs Help Veterans
Category: Pet Stories
Dog Influencers Belle and Tinker
“If Tinkerbelle The Dog and Belle The Dog look familiar, that’s because these two New York Papitese dog influencers have taken over social media with a swipe of their furry little paws….”
You can’t hide from your cat, so don’t even try • Cats’ Mental Maps
“Your cat is probably keeping track of where you are, even if your feline friend isn’t in the same room with you and can’t see you.
Scientists recently learned that domestic cats create “mental maps” that tell them where nearby humans are located, based on where sounds are coming from….”
Dog Mayor
“A dog was elected mayor to this California town, and he just wants world peace…and treats….”
Pets of the Pandemic Stories
“Pets of the Pandemic
Meet Teddy: A sweet Daisy dog that helped first graders with online learning through the early days of the pandemic with his funny videos….”
21 Cats Before And After Adoption That’ll Make Your Heart Swell
“21 Cats Before And After Adoption That’ll Make Your Heart Swell And Burst Over And Over And Over. I’m not crying, you’re crying!….”
Six Podcasts for Pet Owners
“These shows will help you to appreciate your bond with your furry friends, learn more about how their brains work and navigate the challenges of spending less time with them as the world reopens….”
Meet Gibson the City Kitty, Toronto’s Most Adventurous Feline Explorer
“Feline Explorer Gibson the kitty and his cat mom, Sara Klassen, love adventuring around their hometown of Toronto, Ontario together. The two share their adorable journeys together on an Instagram account dedicated to Gibson—@TheGibsonChronicles—which highlights daily life for Gibson and his family….”
Happy Dog News: Sweet Labs Pulling Their Senior Dog Sibling in a Cart
“For anyone’s whose lost a beloved canine companion, this trending senior dog on TikTok will have you reaching for the tissues. Meet Remy: a 13-year-old Labrador retriever who crossed the rainbow bridge in 2018. But before she went, her owner captured a heartbreaking (yet oh-so-sweet) video of this senior girl going on a “walk” alongside her dedicated doggo siblings….”
11 Happy Animal News Stories That Will Make You Smile
“Yay for happy news! Because don’t we all need more uplifting stories in our lives?
From Cambodia to California, there is so much to celebrate if we look in the right places. Here are some of the most inspiring, cruelty-free stories we’ve seen this year (so far)….”