A sheep farmer from Ranst in Antwerp province is being investigated for possible animal abuse, after fitting his two dogs with spiked steel collars (see photo) to protect them against a possible attack by the lone wolf that killed a kangaroo and injured another in the past week. Theo De Cock told Antwerp’s ATV channel he has lost some 30 sheep in the past year to … [Read more...] about Sheep farmer fits dogs with spiked collars to protect against wolf
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Gone are the days of dogs, cats, rabbits, and hamsters: Hippos are now the standard of cuteness!
In ancient Vietnam, our grandparents often had a joke, "Ugly like a hippopotamus," to tease those unfortunate people who did not have a very sparkling appearance. But that joke has become something of a bygone era, now that hippos have taken the throne to become the new standard of cuteness. Fiona, a 10-month-old hippo at the Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio, USA, was once receiving … [Read more...] about Gone are the days of dogs, cats, rabbits, and hamsters: Hippos are now the standard of cuteness!
Miranda Lambert mourning two rescue dogs who died within 6 weeks: “two of the best and most loyal friends”
Saying goodbye to a pet is one of the hardest things in the world, but it’s even worse to lose two pets in a short amount of time. Recently, country star Miranda Lambert announced the heartbreaking deaths of two of her rescue dogs, who died within 6 weeks of each other. But in her grief, she used the opportunity to advocate for rescuing dogs — read on to see her heartfelt … [Read more...] about Miranda Lambert mourning two rescue dogs who died within 6 weeks: “two of the best and most loyal friends”
28 retired police and military dogs were found living in filth and neglect — now looking for homes
Police and military dogs are true heroes, and like their human counterparts they deserve the best and a happy retirement when they’ve finished their service. Sadly, not every hero dog gets repaid with a happy ending. Like the 28 who, after retiring from service, ended up living in terrible and neglectful conditions. But now, these dogs are in good hands, and many are … [Read more...] about 28 retired police and military dogs were found living in filth and neglect — now looking for homes
Can Dogs Smell a “Bad Guy” Coming?
Do you believe that dogs can detect "bad people"? While there isn't a definitive answer of good versus bad, there's evidence that suggests dogs can pick up on subtle cues that humans might miss. Super Senses: A Dog's Advantage Dogs possess incredible senses that far surpass our own. Their sense of smell, for instance, is estimated to be thousands of times more acute … [Read more...] about Can Dogs Smell a “Bad Guy” Coming?