Aziza isn’t just Danelle Umstead’s guide dog, she’s also the part of Paralympian’s Dancing With the Stars cheering squad, as viewers saw in the season 27 premiere on Monday, September 24. The skier, 46, made her DWTS debut on live TV with husband Rob Umstead and Aziza rooting her on from the sidelines. “It was […]
Celebrity animal lovers unite! Kaley Cuoco, Jerry O’Connell and Brad Goreski talked about their passion for rescue pets with Us Weekly at the Much Love Animal Rescue Spoken Woof event on Saturday, September 22. “Everyone knows I’m a huge dog lover, a huge animal lover in general, and just try and use my voice whenever […]
Lending a helping paw. Victims of Hurricane Florence in Eastern North Carolina are receiving more than monetary help — they’re getting some four-legged comfort too. According to The Charlotte Observer, Allstate and the Alliance of Therapy Dogs in Cheyenne, Wyoming, have teamed up to offer a cuddle with therapy dogs for those filing insurance claims […]
It may be intended for humans, but the sizzle that surrounds New York Fashion Week at the end of each summer definitely trickles down to the doggy set. After all, it’s the season for chunky sweaters, autumnal favorites (argyle, anyone?) and stocking up on all the back-to-school basics, and it would be criminal to leave […]
Catnapping for good! When a volunteer at a shelter in Wisconsin began napping with felines during his shifts, he probably never expected the snoozes would lead to a big uptick in donations. Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary in Green Bay, Wisconsin, shared photos of a man named Terry cuddling up to the cats during his shifts. […]
Furever friends. Theo Rossi is sharing the story of the special relationship he has with his rescue dog Benito in the hopes that it inspires people to adopt from local shelters. The Luke Cage star, 43, has linked up with PETA to urge fans to adopt, not shop, when it comes to choosing an animal […]
Tony Alsup is being hailed as a modern-day Noah, saving hordes of animals from floodwaters. Instead of an arc, though, the 51-year-old has a hollowed-out school bus he uses to rescue dozens of pets from hurricanes. As of Sunday, September 16, the truck driver from Greenback, Tennessee, had already driven 64 cats and dogs away […]
It’s been a ruff transition! Gus Kenworthy and his boyfriend, Matt Wilkas, are proud dog dads once again, but that doesn’t mean it’s all fun and games. “She’s so great,” the 26-year-old olympian dished during Us Weekly’s Most Stylish New Yorkers event on Wednesday, September 12, before adding, “she’s kind of a monster.” He hilariously […]
Protect your furry family! As Hurricane Florence, a category 2 storm, nears South Carolina, it is important to prepare your pets for a state of emergency and keep them safe. Vendy Fris-Clark, who serves as director of The Barkley Academy at The Barkley Pet Hotel & Day Spa in Westlake Village, California, spoke exclusively to […]
Very good boys get to be authors! Duchess Meghan’s dog Guy is set to star in a children’s book, which will document his journey from rescue dog to royal pup. “Meghan Markle’s rescue dog Guy may soon be a bestselling author,” GMA Day host Sara Haines announced during the Tuesday, September 11, episode. “He has his own […]
Paging all dog lovers! Us Weekly is teaming up with the North Shore Animal League America to find loving homes for two lovable canines. The pups made their worldwide debut in the latest installment of Us Weekly’s Facebook Live series Rescue Me! Meeko, a 4-year-old rescued Yorkshire Terrier mix, has the energy of a pooch […]
Feeding the furry: Meals on Wheels America is helping to ensure that the pets of elderly citizens in Orlando, Florida, don’t go hungry. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the non-profit awarded a $2,500 grant to local organization Seniors First in September to help provide 150 pets — and 100 owners — with animal necessities such […]
Here, kitty, kitty. A veterinarian from Vancouver, British Columbia, claims that names said in baby talk are most effective for cats after conducting a trial with a feline to test the technique. Dr. Uri Burstyn believes cats pay more attention when their names end in a high frequency. He says that since felines have ears […]
Ludemeula Fernandes on Unsplash The Internet is brimming with cat videos, but only the best will make the cut at CatVideoFest. Will Braden is the organizer of the event, and he watches nearly 20,000 cat videos for each year’s installment of the annual kitty-themed film festival. “We have a submission form on our website, so […]
Not all heroes are human. Sgt. Stubby — a late canine veteran who served in World War I — is proof of just that. Fun Academy Motion Pictures Studios has documented the true story of the dog’s life in a heartfelt cartoon movie just in time for Veteran’s Day. In a teaser clip for the […]
What the fur?! A town in New Zealand hopes to ban cats in an effort to protect its native animals. The regional council of Omaui, a coastal village on the South Island, proposed the “pest plan” on Tuesday, August 28. Omaui Landcare Trust leader John Collins told Newshub in New Zealand: “We’re not cat haters, […]
