FOUND: 12 | Mind Blowing Facts

Mystery of why big dogs age faster than small ones finally solved

Researchers analyzed the health of more than 860 dogs

The Independent UK · Oct 8

Man fowls around and finds out while sneaking 10 birds through Florida airport in his pants

Alberto Hernandez Castillo had traveled from Havana to Miami with 10 live birds stuffed into his underwear, federal authorities said

The Independent UK · Oct 8

Florida man sentenced after leaving his dog to die in a dumpster because he was ‘too busy’ to take his pet to the vet

The dog's cries and whimpers were heard by an employee.

We Got This Covered · Oct 8

Crate Training Dogs: What the Research Actually Says

Why Dogs Tolerate Enclosed Spaces at AllDogs are not obligate den animals in the way the phrase is often used to sell crates. Wild canids do use dens, but primarily for whelping, and adult wolves spend the overwhelming majority of their time in open terrain. What dogs do have, as…

Times Life · Oct 8

How to Choose a Dog Trainer in India: What the Evidence Says

Why Aversive Methods Are Still EverywhereWalk into any tier-two city pet market in India and you will find prong collars hanging next to leashes, shock collars listed on every major e-commerce platform, and trainers advertising results in days. The dominance framework, the idea that dogs are pack animals constantly angling…

Times Life · Oct 8

Why a Basket Muzzle Is a Welfare Tool, Not a Punishment for Your Dog

The Welfare Case for the Basket MuzzleA basket muzzle is the only muzzle design that allows a dog to pant freely, drink water, and accept treats during training. That matters because panting is how dogs regulate body temperature, and a dog that cannot pant is a dog in physiological stress.…

Times Life · Oct 8

The Rivian R2's 'Pet Mode' Now Lets You Monitor Your Dog With A Live Stream

If you don't want to watch it, you can also get status photos periodically sent to your phone. Plus, the R2 finally gets the Rivian assistant.

InsideEVs · Oct 7

LA officials document first case of a rabid raccoon in more than 50 years

Four people and a dog may have been exposed to rabies from the animal, Los Angeles public health officials say

The Guardian - US · Oct 7

Two Blind Rescue Cats Get Adopted To The Same Family And End Up Sharing The Same “Gotcha Day”

Polly and Nacho were rescued separately from the streets of Beirut, both blind and in need of a second chance. After traveling thousands of miles to Tabby’s Place in New Jersey, they ended up being adopted by the same family exactly one year apart. Today, the two former strays are…

Bored Panda · Oct 7

67 Hilarious Posts Of Dogs Who Don’t Know How To Do Anything But Be Goofy (New Pics)

Dogs are made with heaps of courage, joyfulness, and love, but also a tiny sprinkling of goofiness that their owners see ever so often. The canines in this list are a prime example of that because they’re unafraid to let their crazy side show to the world.

Bored Panda · Oct 7