💌 Paralyzed Dog Finally Smiles

💌 Paralyzed Dog Finally Smiles

😴 Could Your Pet Be Bored?

🐶 Senior Dog Volunteers as Railway Greeter

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💌 Paralyzed Dog Finally Smiles

• 🐶 From Fear to Friendship – Found scared and scooting through a parking lot, she quickly showed her radiant smile and gentle spirit, melting hearts despite her difficult start.

• 💖 Playful Against All Odds – Even without the use of her hind legs, she wanted nothing more than to play, cuddle, and connect — a powerful reminder of canine resilience.

• 🏡 A Joyful New Beginning – Now safe in a loving home, she beams with gratitude and proves that life’s challenges can’t hold back a determined, happy soul.

 Weekly Learning 📖 🐾

How Can Turmeric Help Dogs with Mobility?

• Turmeric gets a lot of attention for its reported anti-inflammatory properties

• But what is the truth about turmeric for dogs, and are there any verified results?

• This video explores turmeric, curcumin, and the hip & joint health that all dogs deserve

• Take a look and see if turmeric oil is right for your dog 👇

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💌 Senior Dog Volunteers as Railway Greeter

• 🚉 A Warm Welcome on the Platform – Kenilworth railway station has a new four-legged greeter: Bertie the border terrier, who now joins volunteers in bringing extra joy to daily commuters.

• 🐾 Part of the Team – With his own little high-vis jacket, Bertie helps “quality check” the station gardens and spreads smiles as he happily meets passengers.

• 🌟 Community Spirit in Action – Thanks to the Station Adopters program, Bertie and his owner are showing how small touches — and wagging tails — can make stations feel more inviting and connected to their communities.

🧠 Could Your Pet Be Bored?

It’s a strange question to ask—especially when your dog is snoozing in the sun or your cat is curled up in their favorite window. But boredom in pets doesn’t always look the way we expect. In fact, it can show up as things we often dismiss: barking “just because,” chewing furniture, waking us up at 3 a.m., or even sleeping more than usual.

We often think of food, safety, and affection as the pillars of pet care—but mental stimulation is just as important. And unlike in the wild, where every day brings new challenges, our pets rely on us to keep life interesting.

How Do You Know If Your Pet Needs More to Do?

It’s not about diagnosing a problem—it’s about paying attention.
Has your dog been extra clingy lately, or suddenly mischievous? Has your cat been grooming one spot more than usual, or picking on their feline housemate? These can be signs of an animal looking for something to engage with—some kind of outlet for their natural curiosity, intelligence, or energy.

Even pets with calm demeanors benefit from variety: new smells, new games, new patterns in their day. They don’t need constant activity—but they do need enrichment that fits their personality.

Boredom doesn’t always look dramatic. But here are some red flags to keep an eye out for:

• Excessive barking or meowing without clear triggers

• Destructive behavior, especially when left alone

• Overgrooming or obsessively licking one spot

• Restlessness, pacing, or interrupting you constantly

• Sluggishness or oversleeping beyond normal napping

• Sudden clinginess or demand for attention

• Picking fights with other pets

Even subtle versions of these behaviors can be signs your pet’s brain is asking for more stimulation, structure, or variation in their routine.

So, What Can You Do?

Here’s the good news: it doesn’t take hours of your day or expensive gadgets. Just a little creativity and consistency.

🐕 For Dogs:

• Scent walks: Let them lead and sniff freely for 10–15 minutes.

• Food puzzles or snuffle mats: Make meals more engaging.

• Micro-training: Teach fun, low-stakes tricks like “touch” or “spin.”

• Rotation of toys: Keep a few hidden and reintroduce weekly.

• Frozen lick mats or treat toys: Mentally soothing and satisfying.

🐈 For Cats:

• Vertical space: Add shelves or window perches for climbing and surveying.

• Prey play: Wand toys or electronic mice to mimic hunting.

• Cardboard obstacle courses or tunnels for curiosity.

• Hide-and-seek: Place treats in different spots for daily “missions.”

• Interactive feeders: Slow down meals and get them thinking.

🚩 Final Take

A mentally stimulated pet is more confident, calm, and connected to their environment. You don’t have to overhaul your life—just start small. A new game. A 10-minute sniff session. One extra puzzle feeder. Your pet’s whole world can open up with the tiniest shift in how they experience their day.

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This Week’s Key Pet News

Retired Police Dog Returns to Teach

• 👮 From Police Duty to Pup Hero – Izzy, a retired explosive-detection spaniel, once worked at royal visits and festivals. Now she’s traded in her police vest for a new role that’s just as life-saving.

• 🩺 Teaching First Aid for Dogs – With her new owner, Izzy helps train pet parents in vital canine first aid, calmly letting herself be bandaged while giving people real-life practice that could one day save their pets.

• 🌟 A Full-Circle Journey – Supported by the Thin Blue Paw Foundation, Izzy’s story shows how service dogs can enjoy a second chapter filled with love, attention, and purpose — continuing to protect lives in a whole new way.

Cat Returns to Owner After Being Lost in Texas Flood

• 🌊 Lost in the Floods – Clover the cat disappeared during the devastating July 4th flooding in Kerrville, Texas, leaving his family heartbroken as they searched for him daily for nearly two months.

• 🐱 A Hard Road Back – After surviving on his own, Clover was finally rescued by Kerrville Pets Alive, who provided medical care, including surgery for a severe eye injury — helping him recover and heal.

• 🏡 A Miracle Reunion – This week, Clover was joyfully reunited with his relieved owners, Hannah and Kyle, proving that even after tragedy, hope and persistence can bring families back together.

🐶 Successful Feline Cancer Research Opens Doors

• 🧬 Hope for Feline Cancer – Oral cancer is usually a devastating diagnosis in cats, but a first-of-its-kind drug trial at UC Davis showed that tumors could be stabilized — and even shrunk — in some pets.

• 🐈 A Breakthrough in Research – The treatment, called a STAT3 “decoy,” was safe and extended survival in several cats, offering proof that cutting-edge science can open doors where options were once limited.

• 🌍 Benefits Beyond Cats – Because the drug targets a protein shared by both cats and humans, researchers believe this discovery could pave the way for new cancer therapies across species.