Aesop's FablesBy Aesop Translated by George Fyler Townsend The Wolf and the Lamb Wolf, meeting with a Lamb astray from the fold, resolved not to lay violent hands on him, but to find some plea to justify to the Lamb the Wolf's right to eat him. He thus addressed him: "Sirrah, last year you...
Dogs are unique among non-human animals in that there is a long and storied history of dogs performing heroic, self-sacrificial acts for their human comrades. Below, we've put together a list of the eight most heroic dogs of all time. 8) Guinefort, the Saint of Infants A select few people have...
Are you a dog lover? Do you have experience training dogs? If so, you should consider a career in dog obedience training. A dog obedience trainer specializes in teaching dogs to listen to commands and respond appropriately.If this sounds like a job you'd enjoy, we've put together...
Call it luck, determination, the power of love or a mix of all three; here are 15 inspiring examples of happy reunions of lost pets and their families.
A record number of dog bites were reported in New York City in 2010 and as the incidence of dog bites increase, surprisingly miniature dogs are at blame. The Health Department published reports in the New York Post that over 3,609 dog bites were reported in 2010 - the highest number of dog bites...
Owning a dog can be a wonderful thing. There are people, of course, who prefer cats (or other pets for that matter) to dogs. However, dog lovers will tell you that the cliche that dogs are man’s best friend cannot be any truer. Dogs are perfect companions and can be a lot of fun. As much as...
Also called Kelef K’naani, the Canaan Dog is the national dog breed of Israel. It is said that its origins can be traced from the wild dogs roaming the deserts of Canaan during the biblical times. The breed’s founder, Dr. Rudolphina Menzel, was successful in bringing the breed from the wilds to...
When dogs give us kisses, they aren’t being romantic. Let’s be honest, dogs will lick faces, hands, feet – almost anything they’re allowed access to! So why do canines display this behavior? It’s deeply ingrained in their instincts. It all starts in puppy hood when mother dogs lick their puppies...
Kate Quigley of Kansas City, Missouri, has made it her personal mission to offer amenities to abused and neglected dogs. Locals nicknamed her "the dog lady" and "Miss Kate." In her 1986 Dodge Ram pickup, she delivers food and shelter to otherwise neglected or abused local dogs. Quigley's...
We have a day to celebrate the presence of a lot of things in our lives: father’s day, mother’s day, friendship day, and whatnot. It is hilarious that we even have a National Dog Day to celebrate the fact that we have dogs. The National Dog Day is being celebrated all over the United States of...
