Oakley The Mystery Dog 🔎

“One small cat changes coming home to an empty house, to simply coming home.”
- Pam Brown

Hey, Petlovers!

We’re happy to announce our new referral initiative, “Save a Friend.” We called it this because the final reward is a $100 donation to the shelter of your choice.

Here’s how it works:

1. View the form at the bottom of the newsletter.

2. Copy your unique URL (at the bottom of the form)

3. Share it far and wide (think social media, email, text)

4. When you refer new readers, you win prizes.

5. Scroll down to view prizes.

Dog Cuteness: This sure beats the dog park! Watch as this tiny little nugget embarks on the 5-star retreat of his life. Gourmet dog meals, beautiful scenery, beach zoomies, and some much-needed rest. The best part is how polite and gentle he is as he soaks up all of the luxuries a dog could ever wish for.

Cat Cuteness: Either this cat didn’t get treats today, or he was a composer in a past life because he is playing some ominous tunes on the piano. We like to think this piece is called “Fate of The Lazer Pointer.” In all honestly, this is a little spooky but it’s a must-see.

More Cuteness

1. (click) Little boy welcomes scared dog into his family

2. (click) Woman and her cat are on a level few of us will ever reach

Curcumin is one of the active ingredients in turmeric. It’s known to have several benefits for humans, but are the benefits the same for dogs? Dr. Lianne McLeod goes into detail on curcumin & turmeric in this article, giving you everything you need to know if you’re considering using it to improve your dog’s health.

Oakley was found on the streets with no microchip, no history, and no family. Somehow, he is naturally equipped with the wonderful traits that any pet owner would love to have in a dog. He’s a goofball, he’s well-behaved, and his journey on the streets has led him to a loving home. He couldn’t be any happier. It’s always wonderful to see stories like his finish with a happy ending.

Housecat Rescued from Tip-Top of Utility Pole: Typically, cats get stuck somewhere on the branches of a tree. This cat managed to scale an entire utility pole and perch itself at the very top, rendering itself helpless and unable to get down. Fortunately, professionals were able to access the cat and send it home safely, but a tiny ball of fur on the top of a utlity pole is something you have to see to believe.

Do Your Kids Want a Dog? Research is On Their Side: A recent study has found that dog ownership is connected with a significant spike in physical activity in children, particularly young girls. The difference in activity was substantial, with dog-owning children getting outside and engaging in physical activity for nearly an additional hour each day. That can have a major impact on a child’s physical and mental wellbeing, especially over a long period of time.

”Thank you, Kevin” - A Beautiful Tale of Companionship: A cat can come into a family’s life and infuse itself into every aspect. Cats can give unconditional, albeit sassy, love for decades. Over that period of time, true and meaningful friendships emerge. That makes it extremely challenging, but important, to say goodbye properly. Read this family’s tribute to their boy, Kevin.