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For the first time in Chinese history, the southeastern city of Shenzhen has declared a ban on the trade and consumption of cat and dog meat. The Humane Society International, a leading animal rights organization praised this move. Under the new law set by the government of Shenzhen, it will be illegal to eat animals
Aside from playing and goofing around, this dog has one other thing that she loves doing at doggy day care: snuggling with fluffy dogs during nap time! Edna the pit bull has been going to the facility ever since she was a puppy, and just like other the other pups, her routine is quite predictable.
Animal rescue organizations often have to find inventive ways to get the word out about their adoptable animals. Over time, it’s been proven that an effective way to do so is by partnering with local businesses. This way, their message gets more reach, thereby helping cats and dogs find their forever homes much quicker. This strategy
A man from Bristol, England, named Rob Osman has been struggling with his mental health for years. Since he was 10 years old, he has suffered from debilitating social anxiety. But recently, he discovered a simple activity that helped him manage his emotions – walking his dog, Mali. Now, Rob is aiming to help other
This Cocker Spaniel is winning the hearts of people all over the internet with her beautiful eyes that make her look like a real-life Disney character! Cockers make great family pets because they are known for having a sound temperament and always being in a cheerful disposition. If you have children in the house, having
The Kansas City Chiefs’ recent Super Bowl victory also became a win for our furry friends across the country. Derrick Nnadi celebrated their triumph by sponsoring the adoption fees of over 100 dogs in a Missouri shelter! Every pooch in need of a family at the KC Pet Project animal shelter is free to adopt
With the help of a kind bus driver, two lost dogs wandering in the frigid night found their way back to their family this holiday season. Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver Jamie Grabowski had just finished her bus route and was heading back to the garage around midnight when something on the side
How many times has your dog tried to sneak out of the house? It may have been too many to keep count, but it is natural behavior for our pets to try to escape sometimes to look for more stimulation and activity outside our homes. For this Staffordshire Bull Terrier in Melbourne, Australia named Aeida,
If you think only humans can pull off awesome costumes during Halloween, then this woman and her seven dogs will prove you wrong! For most people, this holiday is all about dressing up as their favorite characters and attending Halloween parties with their friends. For kids, it is all about trick-or-treating around the neighborhood to
One day, a kindhearted man surrendered a tiny puppy with without front legs to the San Francisco SPCA. The man’s name was Jene, and he was in the car waiting on a friend when he found Daffodil the Chihuahua in a soggy cardboard box. He saw several people walk past the abandoned pup, but nobody
The hurricane season has brought the strongest storm the planet has ever witnessed this year. Hurricane Dorian is one of the most powerful disasters to ever hit the Bahamas, and it has already been classified as a Category 5 storm (Bahamas) and later on downgraded to Category 3 (US Coasts). Amid the raging storm, a
This dog owner loved his pup so much, that he had a cozy backyard cabin built just for her! Maya is one lucky pup in the company of her dad, David Connolly. Not only has she found a forever family and home in David’s arms, but she also has a place to call her own