"If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then give him only two of them." — Phil Pastoret
Happy Friday! Here's the scoop:
FGF: Santa Paws really delivered for these shelter pups
Move over 2021 Wrapped, we’ve found something even better from Spotify
The best stocking stuffers for dogs
Did you know?
Dogs and humans have the same type of slow wave sleep and rapid eye movement. The twitching and paw movements that occur during your dog’s REM stage are signs that they are, in fact, dreaming!
Feel Good Friday: These shelter dogs get to pick out their very own presents
Thinking about the dogs who are spending their holidays without their fur-ever families always makes us a little emotional this time of year. However, some animal shelters are going the extra mile to make sure their current canines feel the love this holiday season.
The LifeLine Animal Project in Atlanta and Dogs Trust Ireland’s Rehoming Center in Dublin are two non-profit organizations that collect dog toys, treats, and gifts every year to have a proper Christmas morning with their resident pups.
Watch these videos of shelter dogs turning into giddy puppies as they select wrapped presents under the Christmas tree and tear them open to reveal their very own gifts. Some of them take the decision on which gift to choose very seriously, it’s one of the sweetest things you’ll ever see.
Do(g)-It-Yourself
By now you’ve probably seen at least a handful of your friends’ or family members’ 2021 Wrapped top songs and artists from Spotify.
We’ll spare you ours, BUT, we do have something you might find even better. Meet: Pets by Spotify. Yep, it’s exactly what you’re hoping it is.
After surveying their pet-owning users and learning that the majority of them believe their animals enjoy music, Spotify created a unique experience to help you craft an algorithmically generated playlist for you and your pet to enjoy together.
Here’s how to create yours:
Head to pets.byspotify.com
Answer 4 simple questions to determine your pet’s vibe
Upload your dog’s (or cat’s, iguana’s, hamster’s, or bird’s) photo and name
Create the paw-fect playlist you both will love!
P.S. If you want to hear one of the Daily Dig dog’s personal jams, throw on Vito’s Pet Playlist and have a fantastic day.
What we're digging
Kids aren’t the only ones who look forward to unpacking their stockings on Christmas morning. Think about it...giant socks filled with treats? That’s dog heaven.
If you’re stumped on what to fill your pup’s stocking with, check out these 14 stocking stuffer ideas.
Everything on the list is dog-approved for the good boys and girls who made the Nice List this year, and will still ship in time for the 25th. Some of the items even benefit the rest of the fam (see: dog-friendly toothpaste or multi-purpose wipes). Happy shopping and stocking stuffing!
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