Pets

 · 5 min read

Dogs Must be Walked Twice a Day, According to a New German Law

Germany is planning to execute a law for pet owners: All dogs must be walked twice a day.  Julia Klöckner, the agriculture minister, introduced the new law after she discovered that many of the 9.4 million dogs in Germany are not getting proper exercise.   Details of the Law Requiring Owners to Walk Their Dogs   With […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 3 min read

“Sheep Pigs” Are real and They’re like Giant Fuzzy Dogs

Have you ever seen an animal and you can’t quite figure out what species it is? I’ve seen giant hamsters and thought they were baby rabbits. I’ve seen sheepdogs and called them furry lions. I can’t believe how many times I’ve fallen for the striped donkey trick and thought I was seeing a zebra. I’m […]

Penelope Wilson

Penelope Wilson

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 4 min read

It’s Crazy How Large Irish Wolfhounds Are

What is nearly three feet tall, can weigh over two hundred pounds, and has four legs? If you were thinking of a deer or perhaps a small bear, you’re mistaken. The animal in question is none other than an Irish Wolfhound, and while dogs come in all shapes and sizes, few come anywhere near the […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 2 min read

After Noticing Lack of Good Sticks At Park, Dad Turns Old Tree Branches into ‘Stick Library’ for Neighborhood Dogs

Every dog owner at some point has gone on the “good stick” hunt while at the park with their dog. Sometimes you find a real gem, but often the options for sticks to play fetch with aren’t that great. This is where “The Stick Library” comes in – and it’s amazing. The Stick Library 59-year-old […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 5 min read

6 Homemade Frozen Dog Treat Recipes to Try This Summer

Summer is the season for dogs and their owners to thrive. Instead of bundling up for the necessary daily walks through the rain and cold, the weather is beautiful and inviting for people and their pets to enjoy together. Walks are just the tip of the iceberg as pups are taken for park dates, picnics, and games […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 5 min read

7 Surprising Reasons Your Dog Should Sleep On Your Bed Every Night

There has been a long-standing debate as to whether or not humans should sleep with their pets. Some argue that having a dog or a cat in your bed is unhygienic, and others say it makes getting a good night’s sleep more difficult.  Despite this, one survey found the 55 percent of pet-owners allow their […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 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