“You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, ‘Wow, you’re right! I never would’ve thought of that!’” - Dave Barry
Happy Monday! Here's the scoop:
Rosemary sheds a few lbs and finds a new lease on life
Meet today’s inspiring DOTD!
Wild vs domesticated dogs: explained
Did you know?
A dog may be able to predict earthquakes, not because they have a psychic sense, but because they may sense or hear the seismic waves generated by a seismic event that is already happening - something humans simply can't detect until it’s already occurring.
This chonky chihuahua's glow up
When Rosemary the chihuahua arrived at the Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana, she weighed in at 24 pounds – more than double the healthy weight of a dog her size. We’re pleased to report that this chonky chihuahua has a new lease on life.
Shelter workers at the Humane Society put Rosemary on a diet of prescription dog food and she started dropping pounds right away. She also started exercising on a water treadmill and has worked her way up to 20-minute intervals.
Today, Rosemary is active and likes to show off her bubbly personality. “She’s just a super friendly, outgoing little dog now,” Erin Shirley, a volunteer at the HSNWLA, said.
Check out Rosemary’s glow up and get inspired here!
Dog of the Day
Meet today’s hardworking Dog of the Day: Dudley!
Daily Dig reader and retired nurse, Karen F, shared with us that Dudley is a therapy dog in a long term setting. How could that adorable face (and even more adorable uniform) not put a smile on any patient’s face?! Thank you for the important work you do, Dudley!
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The real differences between wild and domestic dogs
You may have heard that dogs descended from wolves, but there is an intermediate evolutionary stage between wolves and pet dogs that tends to get left out of the conversation: wild dogs.
What separates a domestic dog from a dog you’d find out in the wild? There are several key differences:
Physical differences. Wild dogs tend to look a bit different than domestic dogs. For instance, the African Wild Dog has round ears to help them hear predators, and only four toes per foot.
Sleep. Wild dogs sleep a lot more than domesticated dogs because they need more energy to fend for themselves.
Vocal range. Wild dogs have a wider range of vocalizations. They have specific greeting sounds and a special “hoo” that indicates they’re gotten lost from the group.
Breeding. Domestic dogs and wild dogs cannot breed with each other. So if your dog is very fast or rambunctious, don’t fret, it’s not a part-wild dog.
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