What sweet dreams does your dog have as he snuggles in his basket at night? A nice run on the beach, a full bowl of dog treats or a new stuffed toy? The answer is even more adorable than you think! Do dogs really dream? Professor Dr. Deirdre Barrett of Harvard Medical University studied this…
For many pet owners, there is nothing cozier than crawling under the covers at night with their four-legged friend. It provides a sense of security and closeness, but is it actually healthy to share your bed with your pet? Scary critters As much as you love your pet, there are a number of reasons why…
It’s tempting to quickly throw some kibble into your pet’s food bowl when it’s empty, and put off cleaning it. But when you don’t clean the bowl regularly, bacteria and fungi get free rein. Therefore, it is important to clean the food bowl regularly. Dirty food bowl Whether you have a dog or cat, chances…
Going for a walk is wonderfully relaxing. Especially when you go out with your four-legged friend. Not only does it make you happy, it makes your dog happy too! You both get exercise and fresh air. There is plenty for your dog to experience: new smells, other dogs or fun toys. But can it actually…
Your dog makes you work harder Have you always felt guilty when you had to leave for work and your dog had to stay home alone? Have you always wanted to bring your beloved pet to work with you? According to the Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA), that would be a…
This is how you get rid of all of the hairs your pets leave around the house Even though we love our pets, there are some things we could do without. One of those things is the piles of pet hair that pile up in all the nooks of your house. But did you know…
Scruff likes to collect bottles that he finds in parks during his walks Everyone knows that most dogs like to be helpful and some love to play fetch. But Scruff the border collie likes to combine the two. He fetches littered bottles that he finds when he’s out for a walk, so his owners can…
It’s an older story, but in the Christmas spirits we couldn’t not share this: Baya, a French Bulldog that went missing in Galway before Christmas in 2020, has finally been reunited with her family. The bulldog was stolen over two years ago but now she has finally returned. And her family is overjoyed to have…
The country wants to become a place where “no pet has to suffer from its appearance.” They look so cute; the pugs, bulldogs and boxers, with their flat faces. Or the Scottish Fold cat breed with their tiny ears. But these external features might actually cause the animals to suffer. That is why The Netherlands…
The homeless mother of two had send the dog away with a note for whoever would find her When McKamey Animal Center received a call about a dog running around with a leash, they picked her up right away. They were surprised to find that the dog carried a note with her from her previous…
