Pets

 · 5 min read

One Cat, One Year, 110 Native Animals: Lock up Your Pet, It’s a Killing Machine

We know feral cats are an enormous problem for wildlife – across Australia, feral cats collectively kill more than three billion animals per year. Cats have played a leading role in most of Australia’s 34 mammal extinctions since 1788, and are a big reason populations of at least 123 other threatened native species are dropping. Read more: Don’t let them out: […]

The Conversation

The Conversation

Independent News Outlet

 · 3 min read

Meet Milkshake, the Rare Pink Pug Stealing Hearts on Instagram

Whoever named this cutie Milkshake made a great choice, because he does “bring everybody to the yard.” Milkshake is one of the 100 pink pugs in the world, and it’s no wonder why people online are fawning so much over him. The 17-month-old London-based dog has stunningly unique features that set him aside from other […]

Penelope Wilson

Penelope Wilson

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 4 min read

Dogs are Born with Ears and Tails. They Should Get to Keep Them.

There are several breeds of dogs that are recognizable by two distinct features: their erect, pointed ears, and their stubby, almost non-existent tails. Most of us might assume that these dogs were just born that way, however this is sadly not the case. Dobermans and miniature Schnauzers are two examples of breeds for which it […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 4 min read

5 Important Brain Games to Help Support Your Dog’s Cognitive Health

The first problem new pet owners may encounter is that their puppy seems restless, despite all the hours of playtime they were given. While exercise is a great way to tire your new little one out, it doesn’t fully stimulate them mentally. Imagine going for a run or swimming every day but you never get […]

John Woods

John Woods

Founder of All Things Dogs

 · 4 min read

Funeral home adopts Bernese mountain dog to comfort grieving families

If you have a dog, you should count yourself lucky to have such a loyal companion. Dogs are wonderful pets that offer surprising and fantastic benefits, which include longer lifespan, cutting down on stress, anxiety, and lots more. What’s more? Dogs even can empathize with people who are grieving. In a study published in the […]

Stacy Robertson

Stacy Robertson

Writer and researcher

 · 3 min read

The World Has A New Grumpy Cat, And She’s Grumpier Than Ever

How can anyone tell when she’s happy?  Tardar Sauce will always have a special place in our hearts as the famous Grumpy cat, but it may be time for the throne to be filled again. Meow Meow from Taiwan makes Tardar’s grumpy face look like a happy one. Tardar was the subject of several hilarious […]

Penelope Wilson

Penelope Wilson

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 4 min read

People Are Buying Giant Snails the Size of Small Dogs As Pets.

Snails are adorable (most of the time). How can you not love those pouty, pursed lips and antenna eyes? What they lack in speed they make up for in cuteness, and there’s nothing more hilarious than watching a snail eat lettuce and cucumbers. Well, only if it’s a small, harmless, and clean snail. Ok so […]

Penelope Wilson

Penelope Wilson

The Hearty Soul Team