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Jon Grobman is dog dad to a 4-year-old therapy dog named Mallie, and the Director of Programs for Paws for Life K9 Rescue. Paws for Life is an animal rescue program that focuses on getting dogs out of high intake shelters and placing them with incarcerated trainers who train the dogs to become more adoptable. “Our mission is two-fold,” Grobman tells Daily Paws. “One, we are saving the lives of animals, but we are also heavily focused on rehabilitation and transformation within the California penal system....

Christmas is considered an annual religious as well as a cultural festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, which is indeed celebrated by billions of people around the world on December 25th.It is also known to precede the Advent season. The Nativity Fast marks the beginning of the season of Christmastide, which traditionally in the west is known to last for 12 days and culminates on the Twelfth Night. Christmas Day is considered a public holiday in many nations, and the majority of Christians, as well as many non-Christians, are known to observe it religiously as well as culturally....

Many kitty lovers know that unfortunately, a quick tail flick against a wall means more than hello. Cat spraying is a nuisance behavior communicating how your cat is feeling and why something in his environment might need to change. Usually, you’ll notice a male or female cat spraying when they back up to a wall, near a door or window, or close to other exit points and release a small amount of urine....

Have you ever had a dog put their paws on you when you haven’t asked them for a high-five?While it may surprise you at first and annoy you when your dog does it too often, the reasons behind your dog pawing at you are quite simple. Mostly, they have something to do with your dog trying to communicate with you, whether it is to express their love or draw your attention to something urgent....

hank, the dog from the funny adoption website, standing at the edge of a pool Credit: Courtesy of Christine Claude Surely you’ve heard of Hank. He’s the dog living in Texas whose desperate-for-sleep foster mom authored a tongue-in-cheek website asking for anyone—please, God, anyone—to freaking adopt Hank. Of course, on PleaseAdoptHank.com, Christine Clauder would’ve used a word other than “freaking.” (Hint: It also starts with F and ends with G but is not a word I’m allowed to publish on Daily Paws....

pampered dog living his best life wearing shower cap, getting ready for his bath Credit: Edwin Tan / Getty We could all use a little pampering from time to time, and that includes our best furry friends. Think of anything luxurious and there’s likely an equivalent for your pets too: doggie hotels, special massages, and grooming products just to name a few. One of the best parts of being pampered (besides how flipping relaxing it can be) is the Instagram potential....

The Chinese elm is a small, deciduous tree, typically growing to between 15-20 ft (4.5-6.09 m).It is a fast-growing tree that is known for its beautiful foliage. This tree is native to China but is now grown in many different parts of the world.It is known by many different names. You can also read about its Chinese name. Ulmus parvifolia is a very common tree, and they are fairly easy to maintain....

The bearded dragon is a popular pet reptile.This lizard is, in fact, very friendly. They are very easy to care for and exhibit a decent amount of tolerance.The scientific name of a bearded dragon is Pogona. When a pogona feels threatened, it opens its mouth to look bigger, which looks like it has puffed out its beard; thus, we get the common name, the bearded dragon. Surprisingly, they even prefer calm and relaxing music....

dog peaking over counter at various kinds of raw beef ready for the grill Credit: Grace Canaan Many dog foods and snacks tout that they’re made with beef, so you would think the meat is always healthy for your pooch. However, there are many forms of beef you may cook for yourself at home and wonder if it’s safe to share with your pup. Can dogs eat beef in all forms or are some better than others?...

Raw pecans, roasted pecans, lightly salted pecans, pecan pie! Pecans are a delicious nut option for all kinds of people. But when it comes to the family dog, it’s best to look in a different direction. Can Dogs Eat Pecans Safely? As anyone who has given their pooch a taste of peanut butter can attest, there are some nuts that are not only safe for dogs to eat, but that can quickly become Fido-favorites....

dog in a pumpkin patch Credit: Kathy Images / Adobe Stock dog in a pumpkin patch Credit: Kathy Images / Adobe Stock dog in a pumpkin patch Credit: Kathy Images / Adobe Stock dog in a pumpkin patch Credit: Kathy Images / Adobe Stock Fall is one of the best seasons to get outside—the air is crisp, you aren’t dripping with sweat or shivering in the cold, and the foliage is too pretty to miss....

chocolate lab in grass Credit: PeopleImages / Getty Bringing new life into the world is a big responsibility—especially when that new life is a litter of grandpuppies! Choosing to let your dog get pregnant is a serious decision, one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Lonna J. Nielsen, DVM, of Winterset Veterinary Center in Winterset, Iowa, highly encourages spaying and neutering dogs and says dog pregnancy and having puppies “should never be considered as a moneymaker....

Imagine adopting one cat, but instead, you end up with seven. Rather than nine lives, you end up with 63. Well, that’s what happened to Tom Haluscak, a firefighter with the Wheeling Fire Department in West Virginia. “The way my luck is, it wasn’t that big of a surprise, but it was very overwhelming,” he told local news station WTRF. Here’s how it happened: Haluscak and his firefighting compatriots saved a pair of cats from a fire back on Jan....

The American Kennel Club (AKC) just released their annual list of most popular dog breeds in the U.S., and there’s been an upset. While the Labrador retriever remains the top most popular dog breed in the country now for 30 years running, the French bulldog has pulled ahead of the German shepherd (which has been in the number 2 spot since 2009) to become the second most popular dog. “The playful, adaptable Frenchie has become increasingly popular over the past decade and shows no signs of slowing down,” AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo said in the AKC’s press release....

Would you like to learn about special species of fish that have been around since the time dinosaurs walked the earth? This article will tell you everything you need to know about them!The African arowana belongs to one of the most unique and ancient species of freshwater fish known as ‘bony tongues. The name bony tongues are given to the species due to the teeth on its tongue, that clash with the teeth present on the upper side of the fish’s mouth....

The Amsterdam albatross (Diomedea amsterdamensis) is an amazing bird native to the Galapagos Islands. They have a mammoth wingspan and their beautiful white feathers are easily spotted in the sky. The Amsterdam albatross eats mostly fish, squid, octopus, and shrimp. Albatrosses can be seen flying for hours on end without stopping. There are only about 130 of these birds left alive today due to habitat loss. Amsterdam albatrosses are birds that live in the southern oceans....

The ashy tailorbird (Orthotomus ruficeps) is a species of the Orthotomus genus, Passeriformes order, and family Cisitcolidae, the group of all tailorbirds and warblers. They were previously classified as an Old World warbler, but this was changed recently when it was found that they were more closely related to a tailorbird than the Old World warbler. The ashy tailorbird is really small in size and weight and is able to fly at breakneck speeds, making them extremely hard to capture photos of!...

The black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a dog-like mammalian carnivore endemic to the continent of Africa. Closely related to the side-striped jackal (Canis adustus), the black-backed jackal is a widespread species with two subpopulations - the cape black-backed jackal of southern Africa and the black-backed jackal of East Africa.The black-backed jackal, one of the Canis genus’ most ancient species, has rarely changed since the Pleistocene era, or roughly 2.5 million years ago....

Budgerigars, with the scientific name Melopsittacus undulatus, are also called ‘budgies’, ‘parakeet budgies’, or just ‘parakeets’. Budgies are one of the most abundantly found parakeets that fall in the category of bird pets. Budgerigars are a trendy pet bird found across inland Australia and have a population of about 5,000,000 worldwide. They are native to savannas, grasslands, open forests, grassy woodlands, and farmlands of Australia and they are usually found near water....

Eastern marsh harriers belong to the bird of prey family Accipitridae. They are divided into two subspecies, Circus spilonotus, originating from eastern Asia, and Circus spilothorax, originating from New Guinea. These birds migrate as a part of their life cycle. They migrate during the winter seasons to the Philippines, Borneo, and Korea. The distribution of their range overlaps with that of the western marsh harrier around the Lake Baikal region. These birds are found in marshes and reed beds....