Other Animals

3 min read She didn’t see that coming 👀 The other day, during a soccer team’s training match in Brazil, an unlikely spectator decided to move in for a closer look at the action. It was a macaw — and he wasn’t shy about letting his presence be known. Bruna Benites, who plays for the

5 min read The cutest pup on the block 😍 We independently pick all the products we recommend because we love them and think you will too. If you buy a product from a link on our site, we may earn a commission. Your pup knows what that first crisp fall day means — time

8 min read Enjoy that midnight game of fetch🌛🐶 By The Dodo Published on 9/25/2020 at 8:06 PM We independently pick all the products we recommend because we love them and think you will too. If you buy a product from a link on our site, we may earn a commission. When a dog wants

4 min read This is love ❤️ For the last several months, due to the lockdown, Dulci Barbosa’s café business in Brazil has been shuttered — but she never stopped serving meals to one very special customer.  A sweet stray dog named Deneres. Dulci Barbosa Deneres started visiting Barbosa’s café last year. Being a dog

5 min read Nothing’s better than a cute pup in a cute sweater 😍 We independently pick all the products we recommend because we love them and think you will too. If you buy a product from a link on our site, we may earn a commission. Whether it’s feeling that first crisp autumn breeze,

Photo by Kaitlin Dowis on Unsplash Webinar: Tropical Surprise: Hint – It’s For the Birds! Date: Thursday, October 1, 2020 Time: 12 pm PST (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a free interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine. Laura will

Shutterstock More time working from home means more time to play, and our dogs can’t get enough of the extra games of catch or impromptu belly rubs. But when you need to get down to business, or hop into a meeting, it can be tough to turn down another game of hide and seek. So

Do you know the nutrients in your feathered friend’s food? Laura Dewilde/Unsplash When pet bird owners go to their veterinarian or bird-savvy pet store, they are often informed that pellets or Nutri-Berries are better than seeds as the major portion of the diet. But what is the difference really? Pellets, and other formulated diets like

5 min read “It’s like, ‘Bam! Different dog.'” For months, a hairless dog named Gardenia wandered the streets of Houston, Texas, looking for help. Then, one night, she spotted a woman in a parking lot and decided to take a chance.  Gardenia approached the stranger, who handed her some food and slipped a leash over

6 min read Shutterstock Cats could care less about important video meetings. You’re home, so it’s time to play. So if you’re trying to get some work done, but also can’t resist the siren song of your cat, here are some ways to keep them occupied until you can take a break and snuggle up.

3 min read “We were surprised because he was obviously so comfortable.” It was just another day for Heather Jenkins and her family, going about their normal lives at home in Canada.  But at the same time, just outside on their patio awning, a furry visitor was hitting new heights of comfort. Heather Jenkins Evidently,

If you’re in the process of switching your dog to a new food — whether that means an entirely new brand or just a new flavor — it’s a good idea to ease your dog in slowly. “Dogs tend to be much more sensitive to new foods than we are, and have not evolved to eat

4 min read “I opened the photo gallery, and boom. Everything was there.” The other morning, Zackrydz Rodzi woke up at home in Malaysia and was surprised to discover that his cell phone wasn’t where he’d put it the night before. Oddly, he only found the phone’s case. “I thought it was some kind of

Sun conure Image by jggrz from Pixabay Dogs get their day, cats do too. Now it’s our feathered companions turn—September 17 is National Pet Bird Day! Let’s celebrate everything that our pets do for us. If you share your home with a feathered pet, companionship can be filled with vocal duets, conversations that loop back

4 min read “All kittens love that toy and like to go inside it, but she took it to a different level.” Pnina and her siblings were abandoned in a box outside a shelter in Tel Aviv, Israel, when they were just 3 weeks old. The kittens were all taken in by different fosters and

As much joy as our dogs bring to our lives — and there are so many joyful moments — owning a dog does come with its own set of *OMG* moments where you might get just the tiniest bit frustrated with them. But that doesn’t mean all is lost.  To help make sense of some

Part three of a four-part series intended to bring you from having little to no understanding of genetics, to the point of being a MASTER of genetics! If you are a reptile breeder, a biology student, or just interested in understanding how life works, these videos are for you! In this video Clint explains a

6 min read 😍💅🍾 We independently pick all the products we recommend because we love them and think you will too. If you buy a product from a link on our site, we may earn a commission. Mealtime isn’t just any ole time — and your dog isn’t just any ole dog. If you’re trying

4 min read Every cat needs a throne 👑 We independently pick all the products we recommend because we love them and think you will too. If you buy a product from a link on our site, we may earn a commission. Does your cat chill for hours on end at the window? It’s a

3 min read “Seeing Edith has certainly helped to fill the dogless void in my life” ❤️️ When Sophie Moore moved into her new house, she couldn’t help but feel a bit lonely. She had just gone through a breakup and missed her dog, who was living with her ex-partner. Then, one morning, an unexpected

double-yellowheaded Amazon parrot. Photo by Greg Valentini/Unsplash Webinar: Safety First!: Common & Hidden Dangers for Pet Birds Date: Friday, September 18, 2020 Time: 12:00 pm PST (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a free interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA

3 min read “He didn’t realize he was ‘free’ until we got back.” Charlie hates wearing his leash — but he understands that it’s a necessary evil for his walks. That doesn’t stop the 2-year-old beagle-Chihuahua mix from chewing on it relentlessly in protest. “Charlie can’t stand his leash. He’s much happier without it,” Kendra Rubin,

Wolf spiders are incredible arachnids, and many of the genus Hogna are bigger than some tarantulas. Not only are they big, but they are active, visual predators. So, are these giant wolf spiders good pets? Is the giant Hogna wolf spider the best pet invertebrate for you? ==== Enclosure: https://amzn.to/2D9Dm63 Substrate: https://amzn.to/2TEPr6n Substrate: https://amzn.to/2QcRLAz Crickets:

4 min read She aced it 💪 Cats are great climbers, but one kitty named Lalah has taken her skills to an entirely new level. Found as a kitten dodging traffic in front of Boulbaka 2, a rock climbing gym in Okinawa, Japan, Lalah has been able to perfect her technique from a young age.   Facebook/Bouldering

Artist Joseph Havel released a collection of pieces designed to explore the collaborative work between himself and his African grey parrot, Hannah. Art is a highly expressive medium whereby much of it requires a subjective review. But the beauty of art sometimes lies not in its interpretation, but in its creation. Often, art requires inspiration,

3 min read “I was very touched. He was like an angel who wanted to help me.” During a recent theatrical performance in Turkey, the script called for actor Numan Ertuğrul Uzunsoy’s character to get hurt — but, of course, it was all pretend. The adorable reaction of one furry audience member that day, however,

4 min read “I never really thought about bugs having personalities until Groot came along.” Earlier this summer, an unexpected visitor dropped by Jimmy Sexton’s backyard in Missouri and quickly made himself at home. It was a stick bug — the largest Sexton had ever laid eyes on. “I was shocked,” Sexton told The Dodo.

4 min read “She is the true definition of a dog.” When Katie Snyder sent her dog Leia to live with her dad in April, it was only supposed to be temporary.  Leia loves having Snyder’s parents all to herself and not being bugged by her two dog siblings. But you wouldn’t necessarily know it from

Tarantulas are big, scary, hairy, and make great pets? Really? Chilean rose hair tarantulas are one of the most common, easy to care for, and well-mannered of all tarantulas. So, is a tarantula the right pet for you? And is the Chilean rose hair tarantula the best pet tarantula for you? Let’s find out! #tarantula

5 min read “She reacts this way EVERY DAY” 😂 The first time Mia went to the beach when she was around 5 months old, she fell in love. She loves swimming, digging in the sand and chasing her ball around, and it quickly became one of her favorite outings.  Mia and her mom go