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Animals, Puppies, Shelters

Cheesecake, the benevolent Capybara

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Photo courtesy: Rocky Ridge Rescue via Facebook

 

OK, to start off, I had to look up what a Capybara is. Here’s what I learned: these large, odd looking animals are actually the world’s largest rodent, basically a great big guinea pig!

Now Cheesecake, the Capybara who lives at Rocky Ridge Rescue in Midway, Arkansas, may be just a little bit more compassionate than the average Capybara. When the new mama dogs at the rescue need a break from their active puppies, Cheesecake gets to babysit. She has apparently done this with several litters of pups, and is quite the good auntie.

Check out the rescue’s Facebook page for lots of pictures featuring Cheesecake and “her” puppies.

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog! (or good Capybara, as the case may be)

Animals, Behavior and Psychology, First Time Owners

Canines versus Felines: How to Avoid Guerilla Warfare

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Today, we welcome guest blogger Ron Rutherford to this space. The Dog Lady will be back tomorrow.

Where there is smoke, there is fire ladies and gentlemen. The old saying “fighting like cats and dogs” didn’t just show up out of nowhere. Although the saying may be tired, it definitely isn’t out of date. Dog versus cat. Cat versus dog. It’s the ultimate arch nemesis relationship even rivaling that of North and South Korea. If you happen to be the owner of a dog and the slave to a cat at the same time, it might seem like World War III is going to break out in your home at any minute. Continue reading Canines versus Felines: How to Avoid Guerilla Warfare →

Animals, Dog Fun

Puppy Bowl MVP

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Are you watching any of Puppy Bowl IX on Animal Planet? This year, you can vote for the most valuable player here. There have already been 3 touchdowns, and it’s very early in the game yet!

@MeepTheBird is live-tweeting the event, and there is a live stream camera in the locker room.

If you’ve never had the pleasure of seeing the Bowl, here’s how Animal Planet describes the show:
The biggest event on all fours is back! Puppy Bowl returns for its ninth consecutive year with an all-star, all-adorable cast that’s ready to mix it up on the grand gridiron of Animal Planet Stadium. Puppy Bowl IX brings viewers a loveable lineup that’s itching to play in a winning combination of terrier tackles, touchdowns, puppy penalties, fumbles and Fido first downs. Featuring fan favorites like the Water Bowl Cam, tail-gating fans, and the hamster-steered blimp, this year’s big game is sure to be a tail-wagger. For the first time ever, viewers can see slow motion replays with the new Cute Cam. And be on the lookout for the hedgehog cheerleaders. Also, don’t miss the debut of the puppy hot tub, where puppy players can cool down after tearing up the field. From barking beagles and spunky spaniels to everything in between, we’ve got the cutest players taking the field on the most action-packed Sunday of the year. Plus, back for another year is the popular Bissel Kitten Halftime Show, guaranteed to bring the house down! And, sideline reporter “Meep the Bird” will return to tweet live updates throughout the game. Follow @MeepTheBird on game day for the latest news, puppy penalties and behind-the-scenes moments from inside the stadium.

I call it good clean fun!

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

Animals, Dog Activities

Puppy Bowl IX

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It’s 3 pm Eastern on Super Bowl Sunday. Butt meet rocker – it’s time for Puppy Bowl IX!!!

They’ve just started – with a stirring rendition of the National Anthem dedicated not just to the men and women who serve our country, but also to the pups who serve with them.

Starting line-up (all are around 12 weeks old):

Harry: Dachshound
Sally: Bassett Mix
Nala: Japanese Chin
Fitz: Catahoula Mix
Simba – Japanese Chin

And the blimp flies overhead, carrying hamster announcers!

Tune-in as soon as you can, or at least set your DVR from wherever you are!

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

Animals

Rabbit Agility

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(AP Photo/Jens Meyer)
Hey! They stole our sport!

This did give me an idea, though. How ’bout if we combine lure coursing and agility – you could have a real rabbit rather than just a plastic lure for the hounds, but make them jump over obstacles to get to the prize! (Now, I’m just kidding – no one call PETA on me. I love the little bunnies, too.)

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

Animals, Behavior and Psychology, Human or Doggy Nature

Dogs with Soul

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When Ellie, a blind spaniel, was adopted by shelter manager Jean Spencer, she never expected that her other dog, Leo, would choose to become her very own seeing-eye dog. “I take them for walks in the park and Leo guides Ellie around,” says Spencer. “He is so protective and herds the more boisterous dogs away from her.”

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