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Dog’s Favorite Toy Comes To Life

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We all imagined our favorite toys coming to life when we were younger, right? Jolene’s favorite toy is her Gumby doll, and never in her wildest dreams did she ever imagine that she’d look up one day to see a life-size Gumby walking towards her, ready to play. But that’s exactly what happened on this magical day…and Jolene’s reaction is absolutely priceless! What’s your dog’s favorite toy?…

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Animal Companions/ Animal Rights/ General

And Cats! By Jessey Wade

This blog post remembers the work of two of our favorite animal rights activists. Almost 90 years ago, they were structuring a ‘special society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Cats’, ……and the work continues today – http://www.cats.org.uk/ ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… The Cats’ Protection League – a group of likeminded people led by Jessey Wade who were devoted to promoting the interests of domestic cats. Jessey Wade – the first Chairman Ernest Bell –…

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Animal Companions/ Humor/ Travel

Gandalf The Adventure Cat

Meet Gandalf The Cat. He was adopted from a downtown Seoul, South Korea animal hospital and at 8 weeks of age got started on a leash. He’s been going on adventures ever since! Gandalf doing his kitten dance😹 #catsofinstagram #catstagram #caturday #meow #bestmeow #bestoftheday #instagood #nofilter #instacat #excellent_cats #cat_features #adventurecats #campingwithcats #petstagram #petsofinstagram #pets #catfollowers #catlover #cat #catlife #cats #kitty #catoftheday #weeklyfluff #gandalf #cute #cuteness #fluffy #kitten #fuzzy A photo posted by Gandalf…

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Animal Companions/ Animal Rights/ General/ vegan history/ vegetarian history

So Shines A Good Dog – National Canine Defence League

A wonderfully designed postcard from the National Canine Defence League (NCDL) – circa 1930. A much loved item in the Ernest Bell Library. So Shines A Good Dog In A Naughty World ……quoting Shakespeare – ……’maybe’ quoting the Bible. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… William Shakespeare – The Merchant of Venice, Act 5, Scene I – circa 1598 Portia: That light we see is burning in my hall.   How far that little candle throws…

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Animal Companions/ Books/ Cooking/ Recipes

Vegan Holiday Dog Treats

Banana Bread Dog Treats

There are a number of store bought vegan dog treats you can purchase regularly or to give as gifts during the holidays, but there are just as many ways to create your own treats for the holiday season. For starters, you can try this recipe for Banana Bread Bones. Making homemade treats is really easy and is even an excellent option for something to give as a gift. These Banana Bread Bones…

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Animal Companions/ Cooking/ Recipes/ Veganism

Go-To Doggie Biscuits

vegan dog biscuits

This is my go-to doggie biscuit recipe when I don’t have all of the ingredients for Vegan Dog Cookies with Love. I usually have everything in my pantry for this recipe. You can substitute flours, or add more garbanzo bean flour and less regular flour. It’s a pretty forgiving recipe. Your dogs will love them, and you will be tempted to have one slathered with hummus, too. Woof! Go-To Doggie…

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Animal Companions/ Animals/ Video

Nala Rides The Elevator To Visit Friends

Nala Rides The Elevator To Visit Friends

As if last week’s story of Radamenes the shelter nurse cat wasn’t heartwarming enough, we’ve found another story that is just guaranteed to keep you smiling for days. “This black teacup poodle named Nala is making everyone smile at a nursing home in Minnesota. She scurries from room to room, even riding the elevator by herself, to see her friends.” – USA Today…

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Animal Companions/ Animals/ Stories

Nurse Cat Looks After Other Animals At Shelter

Nurse Cat Looks After Other Animals At Shelter

Radamenes is an amazing little black cat in Bydgoszcz, Poland who was very sick with an upper respiratory infection. He was so sick, in fact, that the vet considered putting him down. But when they heard him purr, they decided to save him. Now it’s Radamenes who is playing nurse! After Radamenes got better, the vets were shocked to find him cuddling and cleaning the other animals.  Radamenes takes extra special care of the animals who…

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