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13/11/2025

Shout out to everyone who believes that dogs belong on couches not chains

12/11/2025

Over a century ago, on November 10, 1923, a dog named Hachikō was born in Japan — a name that would forever symbolize unwavering loyalty and love. 🐕

Hachikō, an Akita, was adopted by Professor Hidesaburō Ueno, who worked at Tokyo’s Shibuya University. Every day, Hachikō would wait for his owner at Shibuya Station, greeting him as he returned from work.

But in 1925, tragedy struck — the professor passed away suddenly, never returning to the station. Despite this, Hachikō continued to wait at the same spot every single day for nearly 10 years, rain or shine, until his own death in 1935. 🌧️❄️☀️

Locals cared for him, bringing food and shelter, and his loyalty captured Japan’s heart — becoming a national story and an everlasting symbol of devotion.

Today, a bronze statue of Hachikō stands at Shibuya Station, where people from all over the world visit to honor the dog who never gave up waiting.

Hachikō reminds us of something timeless: true love never leaves — it simply waits. 🐶💔

11/11/2025

When you get out of the shower and sit in your towel for 7 months 🛁🐾

10/11/2025

10/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Dog Fest this past Saturday! 🐾✨ Here are some highlights from an unforgettable day filled with happy pups, fun activities, and community spirit. See you all next time! ❤️ 🐶🐾❤️ 🐾 🐶🦆

10/11/2025

It’s hard to resist scooping up your dog for a hug — but do they actually like it? According to veterinarians, the answer depends on the dog’s personality, trust, and past experiences.

Some dogs enjoy being lifted because they feel safe in your arms. Their body relaxes, eyes soften, and they may lean into you. But others find it stressful or confusing, showing signs like stiffening, lip-licking, wide eyes, or trying to escape. These are polite ways of saying, “Please put me down.”

Forcing a dog to be held when they’re uncomfortable can lead to anxiety, defensive aggression, or even injury. Experts recommend using gentle, predictable handling and rewarding calm behavior to build trust.

Small dogs may seem more used to being picked up, but that’s only because they’re handled more often — not because they like it more. Comfort comes from trust and positive association, not size.

If your dog doesn’t enjoy being carried, that’s okay. Respect their signals, move slowly, and use alternatives like ramps or steps. Love isn’t about holding them tighter — it’s about listening to what they’re telling you. 🐾

09/11/2025

🇩🇰 In Denmark, compassion isn’t just taught at home — it’s part of the school day. ❤️
From ages 6 to 16, Danish children attend weekly empathy classes that teach them how to understand others’ feelings, resolve conflicts peacefully, and care for both people and animals. 🐾
These lessons remind kids that kindness, teamwork, and emotional intelligence matter just as much as math or science. Through open discussions, group projects, and even animal care activities, students learn respect for others — and for the world around them. 🌍
Experts say this focus on empathy is one reason Denmark consistently ranks among the world’s happiest nations. By nurturing compassion early, the country is raising a generation that values connection over competition.
A simple idea with a powerful impact:
✨ Teach kindness — and you can change the future.

07/11/2025

The Pitbull is one of the world’s most misunderstood yet fascinating dog breeds — known for strength, loyalty, and heart. But did you know that American and UK lines of Pitbulls developed with very different purposes and traits?

In the UK, the breed’s roots trace back to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, bred in the 1800s for courage and companionship. UK lines are typically smaller, stockier, and more compact, with broad heads and a loyal, family-oriented temperament. They were shaped into stable, people-friendly dogs once bull-baiting was banned, becoming the ancestors of the modern Staffy — a beloved companion dog across Britain.

Meanwhile, in the United States, breeders refined these same bloodlines into the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) — built for athleticism, endurance, and versatility. American lines tend to be taller, leaner, and more muscular, bred for work, sport, and later recognized by organizations like the UKC (United Kennel Club) and ADBA (American Dog Breeders Association).

Despite their differences, both share the same core — intelligence, loyalty, and an unmatched bond with humans. Their temperament depends entirely on training, socialization, and love — not myth or stigma. ❤️

The truth is: whether from UK lines or American lines, a well-raised Pitbull is a gentle, devoted, and deeply emotional dog — one that reflects the heart of its owner. 🐶

06/11/2025

This is what unconditional love looks like.

You step outside for five minutes, and your dog’s already convinced you’ve been kidnapped by squirrels. So they do what any responsible pup would do - march straight to the police station to file a missing person report.

To us, it’s just a quick errand. To them, it’s a lifetime without their favorite human.

That’s the kind of loyalty we don’t deserve but are lucky to have every single day. ❤️

06/11/2025

It’s a spooky question many pet owners have asked: when your dog stares into the dark, growls at nothing, or tilts their head toward an empty corner — are they seeing ghosts? 👻

Science has a fascinating (and far less supernatural) explanation. Dogs have extraordinary sensory abilities that allow them to detect things far beyond human perception:

👃 Smell: Dogs have up to 300 million scent receptors — they can smell chemical changes in our bodies, hidden animals, or even distant storms.

👂 Hearing: They detect sounds four times farther away than humans and hear frequencies beyond our range — meaning that hum in the wall or rustle in the distance isn’t “nothing” to them.

⚡ Sensitivity to electromagnetic fields: Some studies suggest dogs can sense subtle electrical or magnetic changes in the environment, like those caused by approaching storms or electronics.

When dogs act strangely, they’re often responding to real — just invisible — sensory data. So while they might not be seeing ghosts, they’re still experiencing a world full of signals we simply can’t detect. 🌌🐶

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