Our pets are so adorable that the online pet community has birthed its own ridiculous but hilarious slang to describe our furry friends and their behavior. You are probably familiar with some of the classic kitty memes, such as Keyboard Cat or LOLCats in general, but cat-memeing has crossed the digital threshold into IRL vocabulary. Case in point? Splooting. Splooting describes one of the silliest things a four-legged friend can do. Splooting is when a cat lays out on the belly while having both hind legs splay out behind them instead of being neatly tucked under their torso. It looks like this: To read more on this story, click here:Sploot Or Splooting Your Cat Already Does It
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The Afghan hound is renowned for its silky coat, fringes, and curly tail. These tall, elegant, and dignified hounds have exquisite looks. Luke Kavanagh from Australia has the privilege of being the owner of this gorgeous hound named Tea. She was “far too pretty to keep at home,” said Luke. When Luke posted Tea’s photo on social media, it was shared 1 million times… “I guess people were mostly drawn to [the photo] because of her silky coat coupled with that dignified look that Tea has, but that’s just her being her,” Kavanagh told NewsLocal. “I am seriously blown away by how far this one photo has gone and the subsequent stories on Tea.” Tea is not just a pretty face, though. Royal Canin, a dog food brand, asked Kavanagh one time if he would mind if Tea became their “spokesdog,” to which he was delighted with the idea. Tea also landed herself a place in an ad for Harriot and Hounds dog perfume. “Even our weekend walks draw a crowd. She pretends she doesn’t need the attention, but she definitely loves it, just like any supermodel.” The pretty pooch, that is now retired, is very dear to its owner. “I have such a special bond with Tea, and we have shared a lifetime of wonderful moments together.” To read more on this story, click here:This ‘SUPERMODEL’ Afghan Dog Will Blow Your Mind With Its Well-Groomed Looks!
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Halloween conjures images of pumpkins, bats, witches and, of course, black cats. But how much do you really know about them? Test your black cat knowledge with our 15 fun black cat facts! 1. The Ancient Egyptians revered all cats as sacred, helpful and lucky. They were the symbol of Bastet, the cat-headed goddess of protection. 2. Sometime during the Middle Ages, Europeans got the idea that black cats were associated with witchcraft. Some elderly, solitary women who often fed and cared for stray cats were misidentified as witches and the cats as their conspirators. 3. In parts of England and Ireland, a black cat cross your path signifies good luck. 4. Speaking of Great Britain, giving a cat to a bride in the English Midlands should bring good luck. 5. In Scotland, a strange black cat arriving at your home means you may win the jackpot! A stray black cat arriving on your doorstep signals prosperity. 6. If you’re German, you have to pay attention. If the cat crosses your path from right to left, that’s bad; left to right is good. 7. If you’re a pirate, it gets even more complicated. If the black cat is walking toward you, it’s bad luck. If it’s walking away, that’s good. If the cat walks onto the ship and then back off, get off the ship because it’s going to sink. 8. Fishermen and their wives saw black cats as good luck, with many keeping them on their ships or in their homes. Black cats became so highly valued that some could not afford them. 9. In Japan, black cats are considered symbols of good luck, especially for single women. Owning a black cat is thought to attract potential suitors. 10. In Russia, all cats are viewed as lucky. 11. There is no one breed of black cat. There are 19 cat breeds in the Cat Fanciers Association directory that list “black” as a color option. 12. Many black cats have golden eyes, which is the result of their high melanin pigment content. 13. Black cats can be boys or girls, but more are male than female. 14. Black Cat Appreciation Day is August 17. 15. Black cats go with every décor, and, best of all, you can’t see their fur on your furniture! Bonus round: It’s bad luck to walk under a ladder that a black cat just passed. However, we would also suggest that it’s just good common sense not to walk under any ladder, whether or not a cat of any color is nearby. If you’re interested in adopting a black cat, know that many rescues suspend adoptions of black cats around Halloween. Many also advise keeping your black cat indoors on or near the Halloween holidays. It’s actually a good idea to keep all pets indoors on Halloween; the increased foot traffic, noises and costumes can be frightening to many pets. Looking for the cat of your dreams? Adopt today!
In the latest installment of ‘Dear Kitten’, Cat takes a walk down memory lane and tells Kitten about his former best friend, Peanut. Just wait till you find out the one thing about Peanut that Cat wouldn’t stand for…
Dogs age at different rates compared to humans, but the simple rule of 7 dog years to 1 human year is far from accurate. If humans aged seven times slower than dogs, then many of us would be able to reproduce at age 7 and live to be 150. Obviously that's not the case. The reason that dogs can reach full sexual maturity after only a year is that our canine friends age faster during the first two years of their lives than humans do. Even this general statement is slightly off since smaller breeds tend to mature faster than larger breeds. Compared to humans, dogs age more quickly at the beginning of their lives and slower toward the end. Therefore, calculating your dog's age relative to yours is a bit tricky, but luckily it's possible. Since smaller breeds tend to live longer than larger breeds, it's important to calculate your dog's age according to the right category: small (20 pounds or less), medium (21-50 pounds), large (51-90 pounds), or giant (over 90 pounds).
Twice when I was a child, my parents surprised my brother and me with a pet. When I was 8, it was a puppy at Christmas. And when I was 13, a kitten, several months after a beloved cat had died. We always had a dog or a cat, or both, in the house, and those pets were completely woven into the fabric of our family life. The dogs went on vacations with us; the cats were a fixture at the foot of my bed, or firmly planted between my face and whatever book I was reading. We were devastated when they died. Of all of the pets that came and went, though, the two I remember most were the ones Mom and Dad sprung on us when we weren’t expecting it. Being a kid, I figured they had stopped somewhere on a whim and picked up the new animal on the way home. Now I know better. My husband and I surprised our own children with a kitten a few years ago, much to their delight. Just as my brother and I didn’t know how much planning went into my parents’ surprises, our kids didn’t know that we spent many evenings weighing the pros and cons of getting a cat. I had lived with cats my entire life, but I read “Cats for Dummies” and found out how much I didn’t know. (Cats have a pattern on their noses that is unique, just like a human fingerprint!) We visited the shelter and played with several animals before choosing one. Then we waited a week for our application to be approved, and for her to get spayed. There was a lot that went into her popping her little head out of a picnic basket one Saturday morning and worming her way into all of our hearts. The right pet in the right home can be one of the best experiences you can give your child. Pet ownership can teach a child about responsibility and unconditional love. But the wrong pet at the wrong time can lead to a heartbreaking disaster for everyone, including the animal. To read more on this story, click here:Choosing the Best Pet for Your Family
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It turns out Bullards Alley's upset of the Grade 1 Canadian International last year was an anomaly. The race lived up to its name Saturday as Desert Encounter out-dueled Thundering Blue for a win in the $800,000 feature at Woodbine. Both the top contenders hail from Europe, with the winner stalking the runner-up throughout. Quite a stretch battle ensued as Thundering Blue, a flashy gray, looked best before chased down by Desert Encounter, who was sprinting on the outside. The final time for 12 furlongs on turf was 2:28.88. "I followed Thundering Blue all the way around," said jockey Andrea Atzeni. "I thought he was the horse to beat." It turns out he was, and now eight times in the last nine years the Canadian International has been won by an overseas entrant. To read more on this story, click here:Desert Encounter Wins The Battle In Canadian International
There has been a lot of news about pets on airline flights lately, so when Southwest Airlines recently updated their statement about traveling with animals, it didn't comes as much of a surprise. However, there was something in there that I wasn't expecting. From the statement. Southwest Airlines welcomes trained dogs, cats, and miniature horses as service animals onboard our flights as long as the Customer is able to provide credible verbal assurance that the animal is a trained service animal. Southwest Airlines does not accept unusual or exotic species of animals. Am I the last person to know that there are service miniature horses? (Let alone, service cats?) I mean, emotional support animals come in all shapes and sizes – peacocks, squirrels, you name it – but service animals are trained and actually act as guides. Horses are smart and seriously intuitive, but I didn't know they could take the place of dogs in, among other tasks, guiding the blind. Which led me down the research rabbit hole to discover that it all makes perfect sense. Here's why. (But first, meet Chunky Monkey, Fancy Dancer, Glitter Bug and Patty Cake.) To read more on this story, click here:Why Miniature Horses Make Such Great Service Animals
