Thunder's Pack

12/31/2025

Reposted:
PREPARING FOR FIREWORKS 😐
A DIY "THUNDERSHIRT" CONCEPT - HELPING ANXIOUS DOGS ❤️

This is useful information as we prepare for the reality of FIREWORKS on New Years Eve. Whether we like it or not, we need to do homework and take the steps needed to protect animals at this time of year. We copy and paste this extract:

"Fireworks will soon be upon us. We need to be proactive, and manage the environment to help dogs in our care.

😱Whether your dog expels nervous energy through barking, destruction, or shivering, anxiety in pups is no fun for everyone involved. Many dogs get nervous and can be especially scared around loud, sudden noises like fireworks. Sometimes, the "acoustic violence" these noises produce can cause long-term trauma for pups. Remember, dogs hear sound on a range of frequencies much larger than what humans detect, and their sensitive hearing picks up sound from far away. That means those pinprick popping fireworks are actually booming. There are many products out there that can help your pup feel more relaxed, but you might already have a simple fix in your home right this second: A SCARF

🤔How does that work?
ℹ️Ever hear of a ThunderShirt? This product is legendary among dog lovers, and is one of those things where you shouldn't knock until you try it. The snug fit of the ThunderShirt has a calming effect on dogs, similar to the effect of swaddling a baby. To help your dog feel calmer during these stressful situations, you can actually use a bit of fabric to create a "swaddle" of sorts to help your pup with their anxiety. Wrap your pup before you most expect them to experience anxiety (like a thunderstorm or car ride), and the hug-like effect of the shirt soothes the dog, decreasing anxiety. We suggest using a scarf (length depending on the size of the dog), but really any stretchy piece of fabric will do.

🐕Simply place the center of the scarf across the dog's chest and cross the ends over the shoulders. Next, cross those ends beneath the chest and bring back up, tying in a secure knot away from the spine.

🧣The scarf should be snug, but not constricting. Much like how a ThunderShirt works, the slight pressure around the body (like a constant hug!) is supposed to deliver a calming effect, or at least take the nervous edge off. This DIY option is on hand in a pinch, and could very possibly save your pup from unnecessary discomfort.

🙌We hope this post will help support you and your pup through this tough time next week"

Source: Short Bark and Sides, Tayport.

12/22/2025

12/19/2025

However you celebrate this holiday season, may you be surrounded by warm friends, family, and your favorite pets.

12/18/2025

Rock salt = chemical burns.
Hurt paws.
Poisoned wildlife.
Choose better.

12/16/2025

A puppy is NOT a Christmas toy for kids...EVER‼️‼️‼️
volunteering or fostering is the best option BEFORE getting a puppy or dog..

12/16/2025

This one gets me every single time!

The Christmas Dog Nobody Saw

On a quiet Christmas Eve, with the world tucked in tight,
The house glowed softly in the warm candlelight.
The tree shimmered gently, the stockings hung straight,
And magic felt close… but for one left to fate.

Outside in the cold, by the back garden gate,
Lay a dog once cherished, now forgotten by late.
A year ago he arrived with bright wrapping and bows—
A gift for the children, as the story now goes.

At first there were giggles, new toys, and delight,
But excitement fades fast when the season takes flight.
What once felt like treasure soon felt like a chore,
And slowly he mattered to no one anymore.

Curled tight against winter, his breath small and slow,
His fur dusted silver by the falling snow.
He waited in silence for footsteps or love,
While stars watched him gently from the darkness above.

Then through the still night came a soft-crunching sound—
Bootsteps that sparkled where they touched the ground.
A red-coated figure with a lantern aglow
Knelt down beside him in the shimmering snow.

With hands warm as firelight, he brushed off the frost,
Whispering kind words for the life nearly lost.
“You were never a trinket,” he said with a sigh,
“A soul isn’t something one should cast aside.”

The dog lifted his head with what strength he could spare,
And leaned into the stranger who finally cared.
In one gentle motion, he lifted him high,
Holding him close as he glanced at the sky.

“Come, little one,” he called to the reindeer above,
“Let’s find this heart a home full of steady, true love.
Not a moment of wonder, not a season’s quick joy—
But a family who sees you as more than a toy.”

And as the sleigh lifted into the winter night air,
A sparkle of hope lingered bright everywhere.
For some gifts are fleeting—but a life is not so;
A dog’s trust is forever, more precious than snow.

And long after the sleigh dipped out of sight,
A voice echoed softly through the peaceful night:
“Remember this always, and remember it right—
A dog is a promise, not a present of light.”

12/16/2025

In a groundbreaking move for animal rights, Pennsylvania has passed a bill recognizing pets as family members rather than property. This legislative change is a significant victory for animal lovers and advocates across the country. It acknowledges that pets, like dogs, cats, and other animals, have unique bonds with their human families, and they deserve to be treated with respect, dignity, and love.

The change in how pets are viewed under the law could have far-reaching consequences. It paves the way for better legal protections for animals, ensuring that they aren’t just seen as objects to be bought and sold, but as cherished family members. This shift in perspective helps to establish a more humane society, where animals’ needs are more carefully considered, and their well-being is prioritized.

As the world becomes more conscious of animal rights, this bill from Pennsylvania could inspire other states to follow suit. This move is a clear indication that societal attitudes are changing, and that pets are being recognized for the joy, companionship, and emotional support they bring to people’s lives. 🐾💖

12/06/2025

Santa has a new ride.

11/20/2025

“A coastal wolf in Canada has been filmed hauling in a crab trap — and researchers aren’t calling it luck. Scientists at the University of Victoria say this behaviour may qualify as tool use: the wolf recognising a human-made device, understanding its function, and exploiting it to access trapped prey.

It’s a remarkable example of cognitive flexibility. These sea-wolves already hunt fish, dive for shellfish, and navigate tidal zones — but using human gear as a foraging tool suggests an even higher level of problem-solving than previously documented.”

Source:

researcher Paul Paquet, new paper published today,
Potential Tool Use by Wolves (Canis lupus): Crab Trap Pulling in Haíɫzaqv Nation Territory. (Ecology & Evolution)

Heiltsuk First Nation, camera traps, Kyle Artelle and UVic Applied Conservation Lab.
Remote camera video (five separate sequential videos combined) of a wolf in Haíɫzaqv Territory pulling an initially submerged green crab trap to shore to access baited cup within. Observation recorded on May 29, 2024 (not April—erroneous date set on camera). Video content can be viewed at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ece3.72348.