pets

According to a report from the Good News Network: "Nearly seven in 10 Americans admit they take better care of their pet than themselves, according to a new poll. The survey of 2,000 American pet parents revealed 67% prioritize their pet over themselves—but results revealed it's a reciprocal relationship. Eight in 10 respondents said taking care of their pet actively encourages them to take better care of themselves." This is no surprise for us, but is awesome to see some official data on the matter. Pets are good for our health, both mental and physical!

The report continues to say: "In what ways do Americans' pets help respondents with their own health? Respondents said the biggest benefit their pet provides is reducing their stress, depression and/or anxiety (72%). In addition to that, respondents said their pet helps them to exercise (62%)—by taking their pets for walks, playing in their house, an so on—and their pet helps them to be more cautious of the food they eat (44%), too." Story via Good News Network. It comes as no surprise that pets play a big role in our mental health, physical health, and overall wellbeing. We want to be the best most healthy people we can be for our furry friends! They encourage us to be the best versions of ourselves, and there is nothing more wholesome than that.

Today we've decided to let you in on a little secret. Animals LOVE being brushed. There is something about a brush running through fur that soothes and relaxes pets to no limit. We, pet owners, get the pleasure of watching our loved ones at their ultimate chill state. This could be the perfect cure for soothing an overly energetic pup or kitten! 

These pampered pets hit all of our cute senses. We could really just sit here and watch pets being brushed all day. There is something super soothing about watching these videos! We are quite certain you will be able to relate. Enjoy!

As pet owners, we can proudly and confidently say that we love and adore our pets. However, this unconditional love does not mean our pets don't sometimes drive us a little crazy. Animals, like humans, love getting into mischief and shenanigans! These silly charmers have managed to sneak their ways into some very goofy situations!

These animals clearly know how to spread their mischief in the most awdorable ways. From accidently flattening an owner's beautiful flower beds, to helping themselves to a delicious breakfast (intended for an owner, not a pet), to proclaiming ownership over vehicles and motorbikes, there is no end to the mischief! Nor should there be. Keeping being your silly mischievous selves lovely pets! 

Guinea Pigs are sweet social companions that require daily interaction! They are a member of the greater rodent family and often kept as pets. The average life span of a Guinea Pig is around 7-8 years and they usually grow to be around 8-11 inches long! But that's enough about the facts, what we have decided to focus on today is the boopability factor. 

Many animals have sweet boopable noses, but the Guinea Pig's nose is unique and in our opinion, extra dextra boopable! Noses are often an underappreciated part of animals. We are here to state once and for all, the importance of the boopability factor! We believe that animal noses are one of the sweetest most awwdorable parts of all nature's creatures. Guinea Pigs have a little layer of floof on their noses that just adds a little something extra! Enjoy these cuties and their boopable noses!

Today we are bringing to your attention a wonderfully wholesome and uplifting story. No one expected a global pandemic, and on top of that, no one expected that it might influence their ability to afford vital veterinary care for their beloved pets. We feel for those affected by this situation, but some kind individuals at the Animal Welfare Society of South Florida decided to do something about it!

 According to Local10.com news: 'The Animal Welfare Society of South Florida has been helping pet owners since 1972. Most recently, Tiffany Acevedo and her family couldn't afford to help save Thor, their 6-year-old pit bull, after he developed an abdominal obstruction. The Animal Welfare Society gave them and thousands of other pet owners hope this year with the pet retention and compassionate care programs. Thor was able to get surgery and he is back to playing around with the family he loves.'

'They literally saved his life and my heart at the same time,' Acevedo said 

Awwmazing! 

Goldfish are known for their poor memories. However, this is a complete myth that! Despite its lack of scientific backing, this concept has spread widely and remained largely undisputed for many years. What if I told you that goldfish memory can actually last weeks, months, and even years! You'd be all like: bish whaaaaat. Well, it's true! These uniquely beautiful little fishies are easily recognizable by their distinct orange hues covering their little bodies and spreading as well to their extensive fins.

Live Science recently reached out to Culum Brown, an expert in fish cognition at Macquarie University in Australia, who told Live Science: 'We've known about the reasonably good memories of goldfish since the '50s and '60s. Despite what everybody thinks, they're actually really intelligent.' 'Brown has studied the intelligence of fish, including goldfish, for more than 25 years and thinks the misconception comes from a combination of ignorance about fish intelligence in general and guilt, because pet owners often keep them in small, boring tanks.'

Check out more interesting scientific content here!

Animals are often underappreciated, neglected, and can end up in animal shelters or worse… We want to highlight the amazing transformations that can occur when animals are taken in and cared for. There is absolutely nothing that a little wholesome love and attention from a loving family can not cure. These adoption glow ups certainly prove that!

If you are considering adopting, this is the sign you have been waiting for!Head down to your local shelter to learn the stories of the animal residents. These animals have been through more than they deserve and are patiently awaiting your love.These sweet and misunderstood animals deserve a second chance at happiness. If you are in a position to provide an animal with a loving home, do it!