Woman whose dog died moved by kind act after trying to return dog food

Woman whose dog died moved by kind act after trying to return dog food

Anna Brose took to Twitter on 15 June to share an interaction with online pet food retailer Chewy after inquiring whether she could return a bag of food after the death of Gus. The Wisconsin-based artist explained that Chewy’s customer service recommended she donate the unopened bag to a shelter, rather than returning it.

Woman whose dog died tries to return unused pet food — and gets a sweet surprise

Woman whose dog died tries to return unused pet food — and gets a sweet surprise

They 1) gave me a full refund, 2) told me to donate the food to the shelter, and 3) had flowers delivered today with the gift note signed by the person I talked to??".

Bad dog! Curious pup causes severe damage after accidentally turning stove on - VIDEO

Bad dog! Curious pup causes severe damage after accidentally turning stove on - VIDEO

A dog caused severe damage to its owners' home after accidentally turning the stove on while sniffing around the hob.Video of the accident was shared by the Southern Platte Fire Protection District to warn owners of the risks unattended dogs could cause.

Wfh: As WFH ends, are Indian corporates ready for pet-friendly workplaces?

Wfh: As WFH ends, are Indian corporates ready for pet-friendly workplaces?

With WFH finally ending for most offices and people returning to work, Canada as well as several companies globally are allowing pet parents to bring their pets to the workplace.

Jack Russells are UK dogs with longest life expectancy as French Bulldogs have shortest

Jack Russells are UK dogs with longest life expectancy as French Bulldogs have shortest

JACK RUSSELLS have the longest life expectancy of pet dogs in the UK, while French Bulldogs have the shortest, a new study suggests.According to the research, Border Collies had the second-longest life expectancy at 12.1 years, with Springer Spaniels third on 11.92 years.

Uber for dogs! Pet owners to see major change that will revolutionise pet travel

Uber for dogs! Pet owners to see major change that will revolutionise pet travel

The new service will revolutionise travelling with pets (Image: Getty) Dogs and cats will be allowed in Pet Friendly rides (Image: Getty)According to the company, riders might also be charged a fee by the driver, for cleaning or repairs, if needed.

Dog owners ‘ripped off’ by growing scam as fraudsters ‘cashing in’ on lockdown pets

Dog owners ‘ripped off’ by growing scam as fraudsters ‘cashing in’ on lockdown pets

(Image: STEVE MORAN)Mr Moran said trainers are using methods that are doing little to stem the rise in dog attacks that has been partly driven by the rise in first-time dog owners.First-time owners not knowing how to train certain breeds has partly fuelled the rise in dog attacks (Image: GETTY).

Farm animals and humans should be treated the same, children say

Farm animals and humans should be treated the same, children say

McGuire said the study suggests that while children think farm animals and humans ought to be treated equally well, by adulthood people believe that companion animals and humans ought to be treated better.

People are paying over £38,000 to clone their pets

People are paying over £38,000 to clone their pets

Mendola sought the help of Texas-based company called ViaGen Pets and Equine, the first and only US firm to offer commercial cloning of dogs and cats.

Watch this talented cocker spaniel play tennis with his owner

Watch this talented cocker spaniel play tennis with his owner

Emily discovered his hidden talent (Picture: Kennedy News/@trickspaniel)Now the best buddies play tennis multiple times a day.In action (Picture: Kennedy News/@trickspaniel)Their tennis video on Instagram has now been viewed more than 19,800 times and received more than 1,300 likes – and Emily says people constantly message her for dog-training tips.

Fashionista collie cross has to wear sunglasses to protect her eyes on walks

Fashionista collie cross has to wear sunglasses to protect her eyes on walks

Très chic (Picture: SWNS)This is Cocoa, the collie mix who has to wear special goggles to save her eyes from the sun’s harmful rays.She has a hereditary immune system condition which means she’ll need these goggles for the rest of her life.

Why does my dog always stare at me?

Why does my dog always stare at me?

Your dog could be trying to tell you something (Picture: Getty).If your dog stares at you while they’re pooping, it could be because they feel vulnerable and are looking to you for reassurance.

Pet adoptions slow as America heads into 3rd year of pandemic

Pet adoptions slow as America heads into 3rd year of pandemic

Courtesy Best Friends Animal SocietyThere are two main ways the public can help: by getting pets out of shelters through traditional methods like fostering , adopting, volunteering and donating — and by keeping pets out of shelters in the first place.

Dogs ‘feel grief and mourn when other pets die’

Dogs ‘feel grief and mourn when other pets die’

(Picture: Unsplash)According to the dog owners’ answers, the surviving dog after the death of the companion dog, changed both in terms of activities and emotions with the dogs showed altered playing, sleeping and eating habits.

All dog wants after 60 hours trapped underground is a belly rub

All dog wants after 60 hours trapped underground is a belly rub

She reached out to various authorities in vain until good news came this Tuesday when fire crews began work with the RSPCA to save the trapped spaniel.

Your dog can grieve – here are the signs to look out for

Your dog can grieve – here are the signs to look out for

‘When dogs are anxious, they display a range of physical signs, depending on what is triggering them,’ explains pet wellness experts Miracle Leaf.‘If they are grieving over the loss of another household pet, they may show these signs during times they associate with this pet.

Dogs experience a form of mourning when another dog in the household dies

Dogs experience a form of mourning when another dog in the household dies

The results also revealed behavioural changes were stronger for dogs that were reported to have had a friendly relationship with the animal that had died, or who had been their parent or offspring.“Most likely this means that the surviving dog has lost an attachment figure, who provided safety and security,” said Pirrone.

Dogs feel heartbreak: Study finds pooches get sad when they lose a friend

Dogs feel heartbreak: Study finds pooches get sad when they lose a friend

Research shows dogs refuse food, become less active and are more needy when grieving (Image: Getty)Dr Federica Pirrone, one of the study's authors, said: "Dog owners reported several statistically significant changes in the surviving dog after the death of the companion dog, both in terms of activities and emotions.

Raccoon dog running wild in Wales is ‘unpredictable’ and shouldn’t be approached

Raccoon dog running wild in Wales is ‘unpredictable’ and shouldn’t be approached

Raccoon dogs are native to East Asia but have been spotted in the UK (Picture: Mandy Marsh / SWNS / Getty)People have been warned not to approach a very rare ‘raccoon dog’ that is on the loose in Wales.

Watchdog sticks nose into CVS deal amid concern at loss of independent vets

Watchdog sticks nose into CVS deal amid concern at loss of independent vets

The CMA has received a number of complaints in recent years about higher prices or lower quality services as a result of too many vets' practices in the same area being under the control of a single company.