AFP – Animal welfare group the RSPCA has called for dog licences to be reintroduced, saying an annual licence fee of as little as £21.50 could help reduce the number of strays and help tackle irresponsible dog breeding.
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Name: Australian Shepherd Personality: The Australian shepherd makes for “a delightful and loyal companion and a great family dog,” according to the United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA). The American Kennel Club (AKC) concurs, citing the Aussie’s tendency to “want to always be near their families.” The AKC also describes the Australian shepherd as “energetic” and possessing “strong herding and guarding instincts.” Grooming: According to the AKC, Aussies have thick coats that require weekly brushing. Their coats are “of moderate length, with a texture that is straight to wavy and weather resistant.” Common Health Issues: Potential health issues for Australian shepherds include hip dysplasia, thyroid dysfunction, epilepsy, and allergies. According to the USASA, “Aussies can inherit a number of eye defects which impair vision in varying degrees or cause complete blindness.” Continue reading Australian Shepherds 101
AP – An animal rights group in Bosnia called on authorities Wednesday to investigate a claim that a disturbing video of a young woman throwing six newborn puppies into a river was filmed in the Balkan country.
Capital Region animal shelters are getting overwhelmed with hoarding cases. There have been three incidents in the last three months where hundreds of cats had to be rescued. AP – A Sacramento restaurant agreed to stop serving live shrimp after an animal-rights group said the practice was cruel to the shellfish. Filed under: Cats, Funny Animal Videos These days, all a pup or kitty needs to be happy is peanut butter. That’s right, people. Watch carefully as the magical treat is given to a group of cats and dogs — all behaving like perfect ladies and gentlemen because they are hypnotized by peanut-buttery goodness.
Filed under: Dogs, Funny Animal Videos We sure love our dancing dogs here at Paw Nation. Back in November, we shared a video of a retriever with rhythm, and, much to our delight she’s back! Carrie, the Dancing Merengue Dog, shows her stuff in this video that’s swept the nation this week. Our friends at Animal Planet’s Daily Treat point out that she’s got better moves than some of the contestants we’ve seen on “Dancing With the Stars,” and we have to concur! (Maybe the choreographers such try clicker training next season.) It’s funny to watch a dog dance — especially in a sparkly green dress — but what we really love about this video is how happy she looks the entire time! Whether you’re salsa dancing with your spaniel, or laying around with your Labrador this weekend, we hope you all find something that makes your tails wag.
In this video from CNN, 9-year-old Richie Bragg was playing in his yard when he noticed the swarm of bees. After a few stung his foot, he ran for the house, but avoided any more stings thanks to an unlikely hero. Only 18 weeks old, Richie’s puppy, Pinky, jumped in and distracted the bees upon seeing the boy in distress. The bees then focused on Pinky, stinging her more than 40 times, while Richie made it safely into the house. Pinky may not have survived if she had arrived at the veterinarian any later, and Richie — who has a condition that prevents his blood from quickly clotting — may have been in a much worse situation were it not for Pinky’s intervention. Both Pinky and Richie are recovering and doing well. WATCH: Read more: Video, Dog Saves Boy's Life, Dog Saves Boy, Animals, Puppy Saves Boy, Puppy Saves Boy's Life, Green News If you’re into marsupials (and who isn’t?), my favorite, hands-down, is the wombat. Not just because they are vegan and terribly, terribly cute, or because they’re a bit lazy and are known Down Under for their ability to find shortcuts between A and B whenever possible — but because they have developed an incredible physical adaptation: The reinforced rump. Read more: Wombat Rump, Wombats, Animals, Natural Packaging, Green News |
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