Parade Pets

When it comes to food, every dog I've ever met is very serious about it. Whether it's their usual meal time and they're waiting for the dog-designated food to land in their bowl, or they're begging for table scraps, dogs typically do not mess around. If I'm even five minutes late feeding my dog her dinner, she's going to make it everyone's problem... and do not even get me started on the way she posts up under my toddler's chair, ready to grab whatever she drops on the ground while she's eating a meal (which is a lot). 

Knowing all of this, I'm not surprised at all that the tiny dog in this TikTok video is as demanding as she is — there's Mexican food involved, and she is absolutely going to be a part of it!

My family puts the FUN in dysfunctional! Like no one else😁

In this video that @awesomeendswithme3 recently shared, she and her family seem to have brought a doggy bag back from dinner for a very hungry Chihuahua. Clearly, this lady is starving!

"When your parents' dog is so spoiled, she gets her own taco," the OP wrote on the video, adding the face palm emoji. Hey, look at that dog's face — is she trying to tell us that she could say no to a face like that?! 

Just looking at the taco on the table totally sets her off,  and she's whining for her snack. She even looks at the OP as she films the video with the most impatient expression on her face — she is not pleased that they're taking so long. 

She's used to having yummy treats, though. In another video, she's snacking on a Rice Krispie treat. If my dog came to live with these people, she would never come home! 

Something tells me this pup knows she's spoiled, and that's exactly how she likes it. 

Like many other topics involving human food and dogs, the answer to this question is "it depends." 

Certain ingredients that are used in tacos, like onions, garlic, sour cream, and avocado are unsafe for dogs to consume, as Muenster Pets points out. But if you use dog-friendly ingredients, they can definitely participate in Taco Tuesday (or any other night, because any time is a good time to eat tacos). 

Stick to ground beef and veggies like peppers and zucchini, and you'll be set — the website linked above even offers up a recipe for dog tacos using sweet potatoes for the shells since the regular kind can be hard for pups to digest. 

Here's hoping this little Chihuahua enjoyed her snack (with no tummy problems). She deserves it! 

A smart Australian Shepherd persistently tried to warn his family of disaster, and his method was applause-worthy.

On March 28, 2024, TikTok user Ripley the Australian Shepherd (@letsgoripley) shared a video of the persistent pup with something to say. Take a look!

He’s so freakin’ smart! #Talkingdog #letsgoripley #ripleytalks #fluentpet #australianshepherd #dogs

In a minute-long video, we meet Ripley who uses buttons to talk and as his famiy knows, that can come in handy.

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In this case, the smart Australian Shepherd smelled something that he knew wasn't something he should smell coming from the laundry room.

"Dad started some laundry before having lunch," the text on the screen reads.

Ripley calmly hits the "smell" button while the family continues to eat. He's not gettng their attention despite barking a few more times, in diffeent ways to try and get their attention.

He then hits the "outside" button a few times. Then, it does the same for the button "garden."

This got Dad's attention, who then went to go and check the laundry.

That's where the Dad found out what the smart dog was trying to warn them about the whole time.

"He smells outside gardens inside the house," the dad said, recapping Ripley's words.

And he was right because the garden-smelling laundry detergent had spilled all over the floor. 

According to the American Kennel Club, the three words used to describe this dog breed are smart, work-oriented, and exuberant.

The organization warns that "this strong work drive can make Aussies too much dog for a sedentary pet owner." This means that if you want to get along with your Aussie, it's probably best that you like to be up and about.

"Aussies are remarkably intelligent, quite capable of hoodwinking an unsuspecting novice owner. In short, this isn't the pet for everyone. But if you're looking for a brainy, tireless, and trainable partner for work or sport, your search might end here."

But if you love being out and about, these are great dogs. They're generally really healthy and only need to have their ears routinely checked to remove any wax buildup.

These guys need weekly brushing sessions and likely need extra baths since they love to work outside and get into things. According to the club, using an undercoat rake and a wire brush helps.

Australian Shepherds are happiest when given a job. They can help with shepherding children, even if you need them. According to the Humane Society, this breed is typically good for kids. 

Anyone who had a dog before having kids knows that it can be a bit nerve wracking to introduce your new baby to your first baby. After all, you're hoping it all goes well (and desperately begging the universe that you didn't just welcome a baby who has pet allergies) so that all of those dreams you had about the dog and the baby becoming best friends and growing up together will materialize. Some human/dog siblings do get off to a bit of a rough start, but others have that insta-BFF bond from the moment they meet. 

That seems to be true for the dog and the little one in this adorable TikTok video. Not only have they clearly hit it off, but I can't imagine anyone in the world makes this toddler laugh harder than her pup does! 

#bestfriends #beagle #toddler #beagleandtoddler #partnersincrime #babygiggles #toddlerlaugh #laughter #giggles

Anyone who needs a pick-me-up (or who just enjoys seeing videos of dogs and babies being adorable together) should definitely watch this video that @krooke68 shared on Wednesday, May 1. 

This sweet Beagle is playing with a toddler who simply can't get enough of the fact that the dog has the zoomies, and honestly, it's very possible that the dog keeps dashing around the. house to keep hearing those cute giggles coming from the tiny human. 

She appears to be a fairly new walker, so I have a feeling this dog was really giving her little legs a workout as she kept chasing him around the house. She tried so hard to keep up, too! 

And as multiple commenters pointed out, the dog was actually doing the parents a solid, since he was keeping the kiddo happy and getting her all worn out so she'd take a nice long nap after they played, too. So basically, every parent needs to adopt a Beagle. Fine, they convinced me!

If your dog likes to zoom around the house (or your yard) like this Beagle is doing, it's totally normal! Most people refer to this as "having the zoomies," but there's actually a name for it: Frenetic Random Activity Periods (FRAP). 

According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), they're defined as "frantic, repetitive behavior such as running in circles or spinning around" and helps dogs get rid of energy they've been holding onto in one go.

Different things can trigger FRAPs, like certain times of day, locations, or even stressful situations. If you've witnessed this before, once they're off, they're off, and you've just gotta let them do their thing! 

Still, they can be pretty funny to watch — especially if you're a baby, apparently! 

A very regal Indian Ring Neck Parrot shows off his cool skill that lets him sound like a cat with his "meows," and it's too cute.

On April 27, 2024, TikTok user Mintee & Amber (@Mintee_cutiee) shared a video of 2-year-old Mintee showing his special talent to Amber. Take a look!

Meow meow meow meow😻💚🤍✨ Mintee and Amber💚🤍✨ #fluffy #beepbeep #beep #talkingbird #talkingparrot #funnypet #funnypets #silly #greenbird #greenparrot #parrot #birb #birbs #cute #adorable #fy #fyp #reel #reels #lol #pets #petlover #animal #cutestpets #petmom #ringneckparrot #indianringneckparrot #parakeet #foryoupage #fyp #viral #fy #fypシ #beautifull #maldives #mintee green #amber #white #meow #meowmeow #whiteindianringneck

In a short seven-second video, we get a good look at Mintee, an Indian Ring Next to Parrott, who is really good at mimicking another animal.

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In the clip, Mintee and Amber sit on the same perch. Mintee starts to scoot closer to Amber, and when he gets really close, he gets ready for something important he has to say.

Mintee gently places his beek on Amber's head, opens his beat, and says, "Meow, meow, meow, meow."

And that's it. The video cuts and we're left watching this gem probably a few more times.

In the comment section, people had a lot say.

"That might be a cat," one person wrote, obviously referencing Mintee's perfect meow sound.

"So cute," someone else wrote.

"That confidence, though!" shared another.

"The strut over," someone else pointed out.

Another viewer shared, "The rizz."

Someone else joined in the comment section, writing, "I love cats more, but this is so cute."

A very regal Indian Ring Neck Parrot shows off his cool skill that lets him sound like a cat with his "meows," and it's too cute.

According to NorthernParrots, this incredible bird has a potential lifespan of 40 years and grows to be approximately 11g and 16" in length.

The Ring Neck Parrot originates from "Central Africa; India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Burma," the site explains. "Introduced or living as feral populations in countless countries. In the UK it is so well established, especially in the south-east that they are now on the list of British birds!"

If you're looking for a Parrot that is really good at mimicry, the Indian Ring Neck Parrot is really good at doing that, which we can see in the video with Mintee.

"Some Ringnecks have become very good mimics and acquired a quite extensive vocabulary," NorthernParrots shares. 

As for pet potential, the Indian Ring Neck Parrot is great for the home, but the experts flag that these parrots don't tolerate long periods inside a cage each day, so that's something you really need to keep in mind. But these are really fun birds.

"It is an intelligent bird that easily becomes bored and needs a more stimulating life than that which it receives when closely confined. When let out to fly about the room, it can do serious damage to furniture," NorthernParrots writes.

Your wedding day is one of the best days of your life. Everyone is gathered with you, watching you and the person you (hopefully) love decide you want to spend the rest of your lives legally tethered to each other. It's all very adorable, but if you can't include your dog, you might feel like something is missing. 

On Wednesday, May 1st, a bride and groom found the sweetest way to include their Miniature Dachshund in their big day. Somehow, it made the whole experience so magical that millions of viewers will never forget it:

If you are looking for a way to inckude your dog in your wedding… let this be your idea. He turned around and 100% thought it would be me 🥹 #dachshundsoftiktok #dachshund #doxiesoftiktok #dachshundsoftiktok #2024bride #firstlook #firstlookwithgroom #weddingdogideas

I'm so glad @mad_meineke12's wedding went smoothly, and I'm even more glad that they let us all in to see the best part. He was totally not expecting her!

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Wedding season is here, guys! We all know what that means: time to expect lots of videos of people including their dogs however they can. This is just the tip of the iceberg, and honestly, it's the best way to kick off the season. He wasn't expecting her to be there, but she was, and both of them were so happy! 

Their Dachshund is a huge part of their lives: Madeline has posted videos of her before, namely her big stomps that shake the whole house. This was a perfect way to include her in their wedding. Having a dog in the ceremony itself can be kind of scary. 

There are dozens of ways people include their dogs in their weddings, and there are varying degrees of involvement. Some people go all-out and do a pet friendly wedding, while others prefer subtle things that won't be upsetting to their guests. Some things you can do are:

1. Naming drinks or dishes after them instead of having them attend the wedding themselves. 
2. Letting them be the "flower pup" or the ring bearer. 
3. Turning them into bridesmaids or groomsmen. 
4. Doing something like this first look so that the dog doesn't have to be a huge part of the ceremony. 

Whether or not you include your dog in your wedding is completely up to you, and you shouldn't ever feel guilty for including them, but you should make sure your guests are aware. You can just put a note on your save-the-dates that there will be a dog present. If you want to go one step further, you could even include an option to be put in the pet-free section. Just a thought!

A funny Chocolate Labrador "dropped" her toy into the pool, and her reaction immediately made people giggle.

TikTok user Paisley The Chocolate Lab (@paisley_thechocolab) shared a video of the sweet Chocolate Lab walking around the pool and having instant regret after her toy went into the water. Take a look!

Dropping or throwing in…. Same thing right? #chocolatelab #labradorretriever #labradorsoftiktok #doglover #dogmomstruggles #chocolatelabsoftiktok #funnylabrador #labradorlover

In a quick 30-second video, we meet Paisley, a beautiful Chocolate Lab.

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In the video, the pup is walking around the pool with a toy in her mouth. She walks up to the side of the pool, and you can almost see her brain working, wondering if she should go ahead and do what her inner voice is telling her.

And she went for it and "dropped" the toy in her mouth into the pool.

You can tell it was a "let's see what happens" decision as she slowly dropped the toy in. But her reaction right after, realizing that the toy was now at the bottom of the pool and she was likely not allowed in the water, was instant and hilarious.

The video's text reads, "Not my lab 'dropping' her toy in the pool and then getting mad about it."

And that's exactly what happened after. The sweet pup had instant regret, and it was really funny, actually.

"Dropping or throwing in ... same thing, right?" the video's caption read. And people had a lot to say in the comments, too.

"She is the drama," one fan wrote.

"Everyone needs a little self-made drama sometimes," shared another.

"Chocolates are something else ... I have two," wrote someone else. 

Summertime brings open pools, and if you have a dog, there are some important water safety considerations you need to be aware of to keep them safe.

The first thing you need, according to PetMD, is a pool fence. "They are installed in panels that stand about 4–5 feet off the ground," they write. 

"In other words, no jumping into the pool from the sides. This is also a good way to ensure safety, so your pup doesn’t accidentally fall into the water."

Plus, it's also important to teach your dog to swim. Yes, many can do their instinctual paddle swim in the water, but being comfortable in it is key.

PetMD writes, "Training your dog to be comfortable in the water is the main goal, but teaching them to learn to swim properly is just as important. Even better, it's great exercise for dogs, especially older pups with mobility issues."

Dogs should also use life jackets if they're around water and aren't confident swimmers.

Everyone has something they have to do that they absolutely hate. For me, it's washing my hair: it's so much work! Dogs have things like that too, which might include baths, nail trims, or apparently, getting their ears cleaned. 

On Wednesday, May 1st, one dog mom recorded her battle with her pup as she tried to clean his ears. He put up a very good fight, but something tells me he wasn't victorious in the end:

#fyp #goldenretriever #goldens

Millie and Bennet have the best relationship. Bennett is definitely the sassy one: Millie is pretty chill!

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Bennett is, like all other Golden Retrievers, complete chaos in the form of a fluffy, lovable dog. While he enjoys long walks and being told how gorgeous he is, he also undoubtedly loves causing drama and making life as hard as possible for everyone around him. When he's not avoiding ear cleanings, he can be found stealing shoes and fighting with the family's robot vacuum. 

He also, like all Golden Retrievers, needs regular maintenance. His long fur is easily matted, and if it gets overgrown, it can negatively impact their ability to see and walk. Fur grows just about everywhere on a Golden Retriever, including in those massive floppy ears. Unfortunately for Bennett, ear cleaning is part of their regular routine. 

A Golden Retriever's ears are one of the cutest things about them. They're big and floppy and sometimes they fold over, which makes them look like little aliens. However, even with as cute as they are, they're also one of the most worrisome parts of the dog.

Golden Retrievers are famous for their ear infections, especially during the summer months. As it warms up, they spend as much time swimming as they can, and their floppy ears trap water. Additionally, their ears tend to get yeasty in the summer: it's a warm, dark place. Bacteria will thrive. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to prevent them:

1. Put doggy swim caps on them before they get in the water. 
2. If you can't do that, let them swim, but clean and dry their ears as soon as they get out. 
3. Clean their ears once a week (or more if they're swimming often).
1. Be careful not to be excessive, though, because the solution can dry out their skin. 
4. Have regular checkups at the vet for them to look in there!

If your dog has an ear infection, you'll know. They may be off-balance, shake their heads excessively, or have a really bad smell coming from them. It's okay and easy to fix: some medicine from the vet and a better cleaning routine and you're golden (no pun intended...)!

It's such a privilege to have the opportunity to watch our dogs grow older — that usually means that they're having a long, happy, healthy life, which is the best possible outcome. But that doesn't mean it's always easy to see the changes in the dogs we knew as energetic and playful as they age, and to discover they can no longer do something that was once no big deal at all to them. There's a more positive way to look at it, though: This also gives us the opportunity to show them how much we love them by helping them out more than we once needed to.

One dog mom is showing how she's doing that for her aging Golden Retriever in the sweetest TikTok video. Her elderly dog needed a little extra help, and she was more than happy to provide.

i think raffi approves of the new comforter and pillows. 🥰🤍 #goodnightguys

On Wednesday, May 1, @makenziecann shared a video to show what happens when her Golden Retriever, Raffi, wants to snuggle with her. Now that he's a senior dog, he can't get up on her bed by himself to join his mama, but she's always willing to give him a boost — literally. 

When he needs help getting up there, he just puts his adorable face on the side of the bed, wagging his tail. That's all it takes, and she lifts that sweet boy up, where he immediately cuddles up to go to sleep. This is a guy who knows how to do bedtime right! 

He looks so happy and at peace in bed with his mom — and since she wrote in her caption that she just got new pillows and a new comforter, it seems like he's extra comfy up there. 

Makenzie has been sharing 13 year old Raffi's story on TikTok for awhile now, along with all of the ways that she's trying to help her dog live out the rest of his life in the happiest, most comfortable ways possible.

Sometimes, for them, that means bringing along a wagon so that he can join her and the other dog in the family for a walk. Other times, they're hanging out and doing things that dogs (and people) love that are also easy for a senior dog to participate in, like sharing an ice cream cone. 

At this point, more than 20,000 subscribers are following along with this bittersweet journey, and it really seems like these two are making the most of the time they get to spend together. 

It looks like Makenzie and Raffi are both very lucky to have each other. May they have many more happy memories still to make! 

Sometimes, we find ourselves with pets we never anticipated, even if they're not technically our pets. They come around all the time, knowing that they're safe with us and can expect to find food and some comfort if they need. There's nothing sweeter!

One woman had this exact thing happen to her with a pair of foxes, Freddie and Frannie. They spend all their time in her yard, and when they're cold or the weather is bad, they know they can go to her for comfort. On Wednesday, May 1st, she showed everyone that he really does expect to be treated like a dog:

Replying to @Skylar Stewart

I love this for @feeyatheflowertot, but I am so jealous. I have 3 dogs, but for some reason, I suddenly think I need a pet fox...

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Thea has been "mothering" foxes for a while. It started out with one she named Fergie, who came into her yard one day skinny and suffering from a bad case of mange. Unfortunately, nature took its course with Fergie, but not before she got to experience a few months of love and care. 

Before Fergie stopped coming around, she brought Thea her two babies, who she dubbed Freddie and Frannie. She's been taking care of them since they were just kits, and they know they can trust her. Though she doesn't like to let them in her house, there are a few videos on her page of her taking them in at different times. Funnily enough, her orange cat doesn't even seem to mind!

I'll just come right out and say it: don't. A fox may wander into your yard. Then it comes back, and you think to yourself... maybe I could just have a fox. Then you're putting food out for it, and then you're trying to bring it inside, and your life is a mess. It's a terrible idea. 

Not only are foxes extremely unpredictable, they're predators. By laying out food, water, and shelter for them (especially as kits), you're hindering their hunting instincts, and that could be deadly. Without a natural fear of humans, foxes are much more likely to be run over, hunted for sport, or killed for getting too close to humans who don't feed it. 

Thea's situation was a little bit different: Fergie brought the kits to her and then died. Without their mother, they would've been doomed, but not with her to care for them. Even still, if you find abandoned kits, you should contact animal control first. Otherwise, they'll pull a Freddie and demand to come inside!

Border Collies are highly intelligent animals and, as such, can perform a wide variety of tricks. From simple commands to complex herding instructions, a Border Collie has a perfect handle on themselves and their abilities. It's amazing to watch!

Too often when we're watching a dog do tricks, we focus more on the whole picture rather than the details. A recently posted video finally gives us the time to look at the dog's face as he's working, and his funky expressions did not disappoint:

The best boy 🐶 #tiktokdogs #dogtraining #dogtricks

Kelly Bove did an excellent job training this good boy, and that shows. I love how focused he is on his task!

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This dog mom currently has two Border Collies: Zain and Trek. She had a third one named Envy, but she recently passed away. All three of them were very close, and while Zain and Trek miss their sister very much, they're doing what Border Collies do best: working through it. Keeping them occupied with commands and games will help distract them from their grief.

The most impressive part of Trek's entire display is the way he runs backwards before performing an epic spin. That shows some real control over his movements! He also never blinks, which is really interesting: his eyes are gorgeous, but after a few seconds, I got scared and had to look away first!

Dogs use eye contact as a dominance move. Eye contact is often the first step in training a dog at all: before you give them a command, you have to be sure they're listening, and there's no better way to make sure you have someone's attention than to make eye contact with them. 

In dog shows, the judges actually prefer to see you making eye contact with your dog rather than with them. Though an occasional glance at the judges is perfectly fine, most of your time should be spent focusing on the dog. Additionally, a dog who's expecting continued eye contact is much more likely to go off-course if they think you're not paying attention. 

Eye contact can be taught like any other command: a simple word and some positive reinforcement will turn them into pros in no time. I had a friend once who had a Great Pyrenees, and she trained him to do all tricks in three parts:

1. "Eyes," where he'd look at her.
2. "Tail," where he'd sit on the ground.
3. Whatever the real command was: "roll over" and "high five" were some of Rocky's favorites. 

With Border Collies who are actually working with a herd, they typically wait for a command before they act. That's a perfect time for eye contact - and Trek takes full advantage!

While dogs don't need a massage to manage their stress from the office, they still enjoy this treatment's relaxing aspects. What's not to like? It feels good to have your face and shoulders massaged, and canines are experts at taking in all the pets they can get.

This funny Rottweiler would not hesitate to join his pals for a spa day. His look of total relaxation will help you feel calmer, too. Watch him living his best life in this April 26 video.

Just massaging a Bear 🐻❤️ or is this a Rottweiler?! #massagetherapy #massagetherapist #facialtreatment #facialmask #asmrrelax #rottweilersoftiktok

Beau is a handsome fellow who knows how to enjoy simple pleasures. He is completely relaxed as his dog massage begins, and his eyes are wiped clean. Then, it's time for a chest massage using rubber duckies. Lol! It only gets better when the massage includes the use of exfoliating gloves. Those must've felt nice over his thick and luxurious fur. Whether his décolleté gets long strokes of effleurage or his face is being scrunched, he doesn't move a muscle. Even having his acupressure points released keeps him in a state of pure bliss. He only opens his eyes when the cream comes out to moisturize his nose and ears. It must've smelled good enough to be worth waking up for!

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This gorgeous boy is an excellent representation of this exceptional breed's serene and affectionate nature. Although they may have once been used to pull carts and plow fields, many today are now experts at enjoying the finer things in life. Despite a Rottweiler's enormous size and incredible strength, like Beau, they are the most sensitive of dogs who love to be showered with affection.

This dog's spa day has humans feeling a tad jealous. Viewer @DeanMariscal remarked, "Ok, wait! Does this dog get better treatment than I do? Lol, I'm going to send this to my wife. She really needs to see this!" Ha! This dog lives better than most of us do. Viewer @DarkShali responded, "This cracked me up!! His face!! He's reached nirvana. And he is gorgeous!" He's not worried about anything at all. Viewer @Samantha inquired, "Can someone tell me how so many dogs are calm for this? My dog would freak out and flip my camera over. Seriously, I don't get it; is it training?" Although all of my Rotties have enjoyed massages similar to this, it helps to begin these types of activities when they are young. 

While there are many things we can learn from our dogs, this is one of the most important lessons, as we could all undoubtedly use a little more self-care. If you last had a massage or facial some time ago, take this as your sign to book a day at the spa.

Dogs hate it when we clean, did you know that? It means we're taking away all of their favorite crumbs and dust, picking up all of their trinkets, and moving things around. They hate that! They hate it more, though, when we don't put all of their trinkets back afterward. They have to go searching for them! Really, how dare you? 

A Chocolate Lab learned this lesson the hard way on Wednesday, May 1st. His mom may have put up his dog bed, but he was going to get in it no matter what, and he was very successful:

This was the sweetest moment to capture 🩵 and of course I had to make the bed for him so that he can cocoon and watch TV in his bed on the coffee table ☕️📺 #cutedog #labradorretriever #pets

Charlie and Tobie are very spoiled, very happy pups. According to their mom, they have a bunch of beds throughout the house, but he doesn't even care. He wants this one!

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These two pups are both Chocolate Labrador Retrievers, and although they look like real, biological brothers, they're actually not. Tobie is ten months younger than Charlie, but even so, they share everything. As the younger sibling, Tobie's entire goal in life is to bug Charlie and make sure no fun is being had without him. 

The pup in this video is Charlie - he loves his cozy beds. According to his mom, though, none of the beds at the store were quite what he wanted: donut beds are great, but she wanted him to have a full-on basket kind of bed. After all, he did go viral last year for his love of lying in a laundry basket. 

She made this bed herself! The outside was hand-crocheted, and the inside is stuffed and lined with a soft and fluffy fabric. In a comment, she mentioned that she spent at least $200 in materials to make it!

Charlie and Toby apparently have dog beds all throughout the house, and they love and use them all. However, there are plenty of people who have never had dog beds in their homes before, and their dogs are fine. Myself included! It wasn't until I got my third dog that I decided to try out dog beds, and now, I couldn't imagine life without them. 

Dogs don't technically need dog beds, and if a dog never has one, they won't miss it. They'll find other places to sit and lie down, including on rugs, the floor, and your furniture. Having a dog bed personally makes me feel better just because I worry that sitting on the hard floor hurts them. If you have hardwood/tile/vinyl flooring all throughout your house, a bed can provide a much-needed break. 

With a space of their own to snuggle up in, dogs are less likely to feel the need to jump up on the furniture, especially if you're not on it. That will help prevent staining and discoloration - and it can be a big help during shedding season. You don't have to make your own bed for your pup to be comfortable, either: Costco, HomeGoods, and even IKEA all make good ones!

Bully breeds get a bad rap. They're big and can be a little intimidating at times, which often leaves people a little hesitant to bring them into their families. However, once they do, any Bully family will tell you that it was absolutely the best decision they ever made!

One shelter pup finally got to get out of the kennels and go home to his forever family. On Wednesday, May 1st, his mom posted how his first night's sleep in his new home went differently than anyone had imagined, but it was adorable regardless. You have to see it:

I woke up to him chasing puppies in his sleep 🥹 #dogsoftiktok #americanbully #rescuedog #dream

Tiny the American Bully deserves the world. I know it doesn't look it, but that must've been such a good, restful sleep!

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Tiny was rescued back in 2021 from a local animal shelter. His mom saw an advertisement for him on the shelter's Instagram and immediately fell in love - he was adopted by another family first, but returned to the shelter the next day due to cat aggression. She was lucky enough to be able to swoop in and take him home!

Unfortunately, Tiny passed away on March 30th of this year; he'd had several surgeries since moving into his forever home, and he was suffering from fluid in his lungs. Tiny's mom assured his adoring fans that the whole ordeal was quick, painless, and that he was surrounded by lots of love. Hopefully he's chasing puppies in heaven now!

Being in the shelter is certainly not a vacation for dogs: it's scary. They're surrounded by unfamiliar noises, sights, and smells, not to mention they're often resting in kennels. All of that combined with the fact that they're scared usually means they're not getting very restful sleep which, like humans, can lead to a very grumpy dog. Sleep is very important for them - dogs spend as many as 14 hours a day sleeping!

This is referred to as "sleep debt." If it's not corrected, whoever is suffering from it will feel super physically and mentally fatigued, be irritable, and have a hard time focusing on just about anything. The only way to "repay" sleep debt is to sleep more, and in sleeping more, you sleep deeper and catch up on lost REM cycles.

That's exactly what's going on with Tiny in this video. After years of not being able to truly rest, he set foot in his new home and totally zonked out! His twitchy behavior and heavy breathing here is indicative that he's in REM sleep, which really does mean he's dreaming. Rest in peace, Tiny!

A Golden Retriever was relaxing on the couch until his orange cat sibling decided he was going to "reclaim" his favorite spot.

The interaction was filmed and shared on social media, and it's worth seeing. Take a look!

Waffles claims this couch as his royal throne #fyp #foryou #catsanddogs #dogsandcats #cats #dogs #puppy #goldenretriever #orangecat #grumpycat #vocalcat #pets

On April 30, 2024, TikTok user Waffles and Maple (@thegoldenbreakfastclub), a profile that chronicles the fun adventures of Waffles, an orange cat, and Maple, a good Golden Retriever, shared a hilarious minute-long video showing the interaction between the sweet doggo and angry cat.

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In the video, Maple is taking a nap on the couch next to his dad, and above him, sitting on the top of the couch, is Waffles, a common place for cats to sleep.

But it's clear pretty quickly in the video that Waffles doesn't want to see Maple on the couch. So he makes his move to make him move. 

The second Maple looks up at Waffles, he strikes, hitting him in the face like cats do. But it doesn't look like he has his claws out, so he likely was just sending Maple a message and not actually being too aggressive.

That didn't deter Maple, so he tried his meows. But that didn't work either. Maple is holding strong, burying his head into the blanket.

At one point Maple does get off the seat, and when he comes back, Waffles lets him know that he's still not impressed.

The full one-minute video is admirable, and you can tell the two are playing with a bit of seriousness.

"Waffles claims this couch as his royal throne," the video caption reads.

In the comments, people had a lot to say about the Golden Retriever's interaction with the cute orange cat.

"Waffles came from the extra spicy orange factory," one person joked.

"Waffles the couch goblin," joked someone else.

Another TikTok viewer added, "I love that Maple just assumes Waffles is their bestie, and it’s just a game."

"Fighting like cats and dogs" is a common phrase that explains why the two species never get along, but that doesn't necessarily have to be the case. The stereotype can be proven wrong; it just takes some slow introductions and a little patience.

According to the Animal Humane Society, when introducing a dog and a cat who will both live at your home, it's important that each dog and cat have their own "safe place" that the other cannot access. 

"Ideally, your living spaces will have multiple high areas, like shelving or furniture that your cats are allowed on so they can easily escape the dog if needed," the organization writes.

It's important to keep them apart at first and the introduce each other through opposite sides of the closed door. Then over time allow them to see each other, retreating if they get too roudy with each other, and treat them when they're doing well. 

"When the animals appear to be getting along well, allow them loose in the room together, keeping the dog’s leash attached and dragging on the floor so that you can step on it and prevent him from chasing the cat if he gets excited," the organization explains. "If tension erupts, go back to the earlier introduction steps and repeat the process."

Of course, a lot of this will depend on personality, too. Some pairs will get along better faster, while others may take a little more time to get there.

Animals always know when it’s time for a meal. They seem to have a sense of when we are preparing those tasty morsels for them, and they can understandably run out of patience as they wait.

This massive Maine coon is feeling pretty hungry and is hoping Mom can move a little faster. Thankfully, although he may be excited to eat, he’s gentle with his request. Otherwise, he may have knocked her over!

Watch this hungry kitty waiting for breakfast in a video from April 25:

A post shared by Zeus Maine Coon (@zeus.mainecoon.official)

Zeus is one beautiful cat! This large Maine Coon is almost as tall as his mother, and he towers over his feline sibling, who is also eagerly waiting to eat. Luckily, this boy is gentle, his mom shares, and does not use his claws despite pawing at her to let her know he’s waiting. That’s a relief because his massive paws could cause serious pain! Zeus is running out of patience as he waits for her to prepare breakfast, so he stands tall beside her, trying to hurry her along. This display highlights its incredible size even more. If you’re wondering what he’s eating for breakfast, his mom shared in the notes that he gets raw beef in the morning and access to dry food all day. No wonder he was so excited!

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It’s surprising to learn that Maine Coons are not the tallest breed of cat, as reported by Catster. The Savannah cat takes the top spot when it comes to height, measuring approximately 16.5 inches. However, Maine Coons are not far behind, with an average height ranging from 10 to 16 inches. What’s even more impressive is their length, which can range from 19 to 40 inches. While they may be long, a healthy weight for these magnificent felines is around 18 to 22 pounds. The largest recorded Maine Coon was a remarkable 48.5 inches long from nose to tail. That’s so impressive!

Zeus’s incredible size wowed animal lovers. Viewer @kerrfroggie responded, “That small one could hide in the tail of the big one...so neat, how big!” That’s the truth. Viewer @tahlia_de_la_mare remarked, “My 12-year-old Maine coon has taken to doing this to the tablecloth at dinner. Too many times, I’ve lost my dinner to the murderous fluff ball.” LOL! They have the power and aptitude to do it. Another viewer remarked, “He’s big enough to make his own breakfast!” No doubt!

Besides being handsome, this big boy is gentle and kind. It’s a requirement with a feline nearly as big as you.

A small turkey chick thinks he's just another one of the ducklings, and he's stealing hearts all over the place. 

On April 30, 2024, TikTok user Chapel Acre Farm (@chapelacrefarm) shared a quick video of a little turkey with a little identity crisis. Take a look!

What happens when only 1 turkey hatches…#ducklings #springtime #turkey

In a short 24-second video, we meet several little ducklings and a turkey chick who is just a little confused.

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"Poor turkey thinks it's a duck," the text on the screen reads as we see a green kiddy pool full of ducklings swimming in the water.

But there was one little ducky in the water who didn't really look like the other ones.

Why? Well, the ducky water pond was for ducklings, but the one that stood out was a baby turkey. And that real turkey thought they were ducklings and pretended to swim around as if they were swimming, too.

"What happens when only one turkey hatches..." the text caption reads.

In the comment section, people were charmed by this sweet little turkey who thought he was a duckling.

"He can be whatever he wants to be when he grows up," one person wrote.

"The way he just walks when they are all swimming," someone else shared.

"Aww, baby turkey just wants to make friends," another person wrote.

"Just one of the gang," someone else commented.

According to Animal Corner, "Baby turkeys are such adorable little birds," and "they look nothing like they do in adulthood."

Funnily enough, baby turkeys look like little chickens but are a little longer-bodied.

"These little birds are warm, soft, and incredibly curious," the site explains. "They make friends easily and love to make a noise!"

All that totally checks out with this turkey, who thinks he's just another one of the ducklings. But some other interesting facts make baby turkeys super cool.

"Baby turkeys are called poults," Animal Corner writes. The word originates from "the old French ‘poulet,’ which means ‘young fowl,'" the site adds.

"As they grow, juvenile females are called ‘jennies‘ before becoming turkey ‘hens‘ as adults. Juvenile male turkeys are called ‘jakes’ before becoming ‘gobblers‘ or ‘toms‘ as adults."

And one of the weirder facts about turkeys has to do with their poop and the interesting thing their poop can predict.

"Believe it or not, there is a lot you can tell from a baby turkey from its poop," Animal Corner admits. "For a start, you can tell its sex and its age by the size and shape!"

According to the site, female turkey chicks are spiral-shaped, while male turkey poop is more of a J-shape.

As parent to a new puppy, we have a lot of things to teach them as they get older. If you're struggling with crate training your dog, there's an incredible 4-step hack that makes it so much easier!

On April 30, 2024, TikTok user Oakley (@oakleydoodlegram) shared a video of a sweet little puppy who is doing a really great job at crate training, thanks to his parent's smart 4-step hack. Here's what you should know.

👏👏 #fyp #australianlabradoodle #dogsoftiktok #dogtraining #puppytraining #cratetraining

In a quick 21-second video, we meet a beautiful Australian Labradoodle who is just learning how to use his crate. And the smart way his parents went about that.

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According to the Humane Society of the United States, crate training when you have a puppy can be an important step to help your dog grow.

"Crate training a puppy takes advantage of the dog’s natural instincts to seek out a comfortable, quiet, and safe place when the environment around them becomes too loud or overwhelming," the organization says.

"It’s an important tool in preventing dogs from chewing on items in the home or during housetraining. Crates are also a safe way to transport your dog in the car."

In quick terms, the crate is like a baby crib where they can be safe when you need to be out of their site. But it's also like your bed, somewhere you can retreat to when you're overwhelmed, tired, or need some alone time.

And now, thanks to this video, we've got a smart 4-step hack to introduce the word "crate" to our puppies, which will be a far easier method than others.

The video's title says, "How we taught our new puppy [the word] 'crate,'" before breaking down the four steps and showing us how to do each one.

First up is luring, in which you hold a treat in your hand and run it across the floor to lure your pup into its crate. When the pup enters the crate, you give the treat to him.

The second step in the hack is resistance, where you put a treat into their crate and hold them, with gentle resistance, before letting them go to eat their treat.

The third step is adding the word. With this step, you'll start the puppy outside its crate and say the word "crate," hopefully getting it to jump into its crate. From there, you celebrate and give them their treat.

And the fourth step is "lots and lots and lots of treats."

It's such a smart and easy breakdown that makes this training look much easier than we've seen in the past. Really you just need to make sure you have a lot of treats, and that you are consistent. 

The Humane Society of the United States does give a reminder that crate training and crate use with a dog should not be used for all situations. And specifically, it should never be used as a form of punishment.

"While crates can be used to manage a behavior, they should never be used for punishment," the organization warns. For example, you should not put your dog into a crate if they're being disruptive during a gathering at your house by jumping or having mishaps with food. Instead, it would be far more effective to preemptively put your pup into their crate with an interactive toy before anything negative happens. 

"Regardless of the timing, using treats to entice your dog into the crate until they love going in on their own will ensure a positive association with it," the organization shares.

Everyone always says that seniors have earned the right to be a little whiny. Humans and animals alike can reach their golden years, and once they do, they really have earned the right to grumble. Existing is exhausting!

One pug definitely felt the pressure of being alive on Friday, April 26th. He had to let his feelings fly, and that meant doing the only thing he knows how to do: scream. Turn down the volume on your headphones and check it out:

channeling my inner godzilla 🦖 #pug #godzillavskongroar #scream #fyp #funny

Floki and Vienna are a very whiny duo, but I love everything about them. Being a senior pug can't be easy: that must be why they're always screaming!

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Floki is a viral sensation, and has been on several occasions. He's most known for sitting in his window and screaming at whatever he feels is offending him at that time, though he does scream at other things. Some of his greatest screaming hits include:

1. Children laughing
2. The dark 
3. Dinnertime 
4. The TV
5. His Dachshund sister, Vienna

I don't think I've ever seen Floki barking even a little bit normally - come to think of it, I've never really seen any pug bark normally. They may be small and notorious for their breathing problems, but when it comes time to whine, they magically have lungs of pure steel.

As dogs get older, you may notice that they tend to do a lot more complaining than they did as puppies, and it's often a lot louder. It's annoying, yes, but it's also not their fault; the situation requires some patience. Senior dogs may be screaming because:

1. Something hurts (their hips, joints, teeth, etc)
2. Something startled them
3. The light is hurting their eyes
4. They need help to get up, move around, or go out 
5. They have no idea they're being loud.

Aging also means that a dog's senses may be getting worse. Pugs in particular are at risk for cataracts and hearing loss. Unfortunately, losing your senses can be scary, and that leads them to rely more on you, which means more noise when they need something. The best thing you can do to prevent this noise is just to keep them comfortable: don't give them a lot to make noise about, and they won't. 

As long as the screaming is consistent and not a yelp or only happening when they apply pressure to one area, you can rest assured that it's not an issue of discomfort. Sometimes, our senior pups just want to scream!

Everyone thinks their own dog is cute — okay, most everyone — so I know that I probably have an overinflated sense of how special my pup is compared to all of the others out there. But then, there are some famous pets I've seen online who I simply cannot get over when it comes to the adorableness factor! Sure, some of it comes down to the fact that these pets are enjoying a cushy lifestyle, which includes expensive grooming... but some of them were straight up born this cute. 

That appears to include Chelsea Handler's new pup. And when she recently showed him off in a video on TikTok, people couldn't help but gush over the fact that he looks just like a bear cub! 

This my baby 🐶

Chelsea shared this sweet video on her official TikTok account on Tuesday, April 30, and honestly, I don't know how she gets anything done knowing that this beautiful Chow Cow named Doug is waiting for her at home! 

He's still young, but he's huge, and so fluffy... and somehow, Chelsea manages to carry him around and make it look easy. "This is my baby," she wrote in her caption. 

Looking at Doug's face, it definitely seems like the love is mutual — he doesn't mind being carried one bit! 

And of course, I'm not surprised at all to see that the comments are full of people totally losing it over how cute this dog is (just like I am). One person wrote, "Ma'am, you are carrying a bear in your arms. And now I also want one..." 

Chelsea first introduced her pup to her followers on Instagram, sharing the first photos of him in January when she let the world catch a glimpse of the newest member of her family. 

"Meet Doug Handler. He is an 8 month full blown Chow Chow rescue with my favorite body type. FULL-BODIED," she wrote in her caption at the time. "And he slept in my bed on our first night. Just the way I like it! I’ll see you tomorrow on the CW for the Critics Choice Awards." 

Since then, Chelsea has continued sharing updates on Doug, including this sweet selfie they took together while visiting Whistler. If you're not already following her on. Instagram and TikTok, now is a good time to start so you don't miss out on any Doug footage! 

The internet's consensus is, of course, that Doug is adorable... and I have a feeling we're all just waiting for the next photo or video of him to pop up on our feeds! 

Baby Jameela grabbed onto everyone's hearts when we first heard of her, and she has yet to let go. Everything about her story is just incredible: for a while there, it felt like Jameela just couldn't get luck on her side. Finally, however, she's found a home, and from the looks of it she couldn't be any happier. 

On Saturday, April 27th, the zoo where Jameela landed to start her new life shared a cheerful update. It's truly perfect for springtime:

Sun’s out, gorillas out. ☀️ #clevelandmetroparkszoo #babygorilla #jameela #gorillas

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has officially made its way into my list of favorite zoos, and it's all because of Jameela! I'm legitimately thinking about booking a trip there soon just to see her and queen Freddy for myself.

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By now, everyone knows Jameela's story, right? She was rejected by her mom, Sekani, after a difficult pregnancy-turned-C-section at the Fort Worth Zoo. They tried their best to get another gorilla in their own troop to take her in, but it didn't work, and thus she was shipped off to Cleveland, where she met Fredrika. The several-time surrogate mom took her right in!

Since then, Jameela and Freddy have really bonded. The queen can be found carrying Jameela on her back, just like she would with one of her "real" kids. As it should be, Jameela and Freddy are almost inseparable, and the two of them went on a little adventure together outside. Some of Jameela's surrogate troop-mates were even around, and they seem to like her, too!

Jameela just landed at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo with Freddy and her family, but there's one question on everyone's mind: how long will she be staying there?

In the wild, infants stay with their mothers for anywhere from 4-5 years before they're ready to go off on their own. They spend a lot of that time attached to their mother's back, though they do get down to play with their siblings and try their hand at foraging every once in a while. After that, they sometimes will go off, but they can choose to stay in their troop, too. 

In a zoo setting, troops often stay together for the duration of their lives, and Jameela's situation may be no different. Where she ends up later on in life will depend on where she's needed: as a perfectly healthy female, she may end up being placed at a different zoo for breeding purposes. What matters now, though, is the fact that she's safe and loved by humans and gorillas alike!