Ever slammed a door out of frustration? Yelled at a spouse when they call you at the wrong time? Lost your temper over something seemingly insignificant? If you could analyze these events and determine the factors leading up to your momentary loss of control of your behavior, you might realize that several smaller stressors took place that day – a bad night’s sleep, skipping breakfast, traffic, and arriving late for a meeting. If these events happened on different days, you would have been able to maintain composure. Because they happened in close succession, your reaction was seemingly disproportionate to the event that triggered you. You were faced with a minor stressor and reacted in a major way.
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Wonderful Wendy
"We met a doggie who desperately wanted to love and be loved – our perfect match."
Phoebe's Story
This ugly little pup who was unwanted and unloved for so long, is now an incredibly happy, well-adjusted, self-controlled dog
Healing Dogs
Dogs are efficient at elevating needs, and providing relaxation to humans, and making them ideal for therapy
Flyin' High With Amy
This is a story of love, courage, joy, resilience and perseverance
Focus On The Frosty Face Fostering Programme
The Cape Dachshund Rescue group’s Frosty Face Fostering Programme aims to free up space in their organisation while offering elderly dogs and retirees the chance for a once-in-a-lifetime companionship.
Time For Tank
We were both on a challenging journey, and I just knew that we were brought together to heal each other
Bad Dog, Or Bad Day?
As on owner, you need to be aware of the daily stressors your dog may experience
Hidden Dangers Around The Home That Pet Parents Should Be Aware Of...
If you think your pet may have ingested any poisonous item, it’s best to take them to your vet as soon as possible
Dog Diabetes Is Not A Death Sentence
With consistent management, diabetes should have a minimal impact
DALMATION (-ology)
Sweet, smart, and playful, Dalmatians are wonderful family dogs
Keep Pups Happy at the Groomer
If your pet finds the groomer scary, exposure therapy can help, says Hannah Gillihan, a certified trainer at Zoom Room Dog Training.
Hero Pets
Amazing rescue tales!
From a Living Hell to Heaven on Earth: the Inhumanity and Humanity of Humans
In a remote area of western Wisconsin, dogs and cats who otherwise would have ended up on death row are given a reprieve. They can now live out their lives in peace and comfort and with companionship at Home for Life (HFL), which was not afforded them outside the sanctuary's gates.
Adopting this special needs pup saved my life!
When Annah Hill and her family rescued Flynn, a deaf, hard-to-place dog from the animal shelter, she felt they were the perfect match because of Annah's own hearing impairment and the family's knowledge of sign language...but what she didn't know was that Flynn was going to unexpectedly rescue her right back!
Stay
The search for a pill that can help dogs, and eventually humans, live longer.
Animal Attraction
Stylish, useful products for pet and pet parent alike
Halloween Helpers
On a night of frightful fun, pets may end up anxious and scared. Experts weigh in on how to keep your furry friends from fretting.
Trainer, Train Thyself!
When the dog-training franchise Zoom Room stumbled, CEO Mark Van Wye took a step back to assess. Now he has the business standing back on all fours-and leaping.
Dogged Sustainability
What does it really take to make a brand eco-friendly? For Shine Pet Food, it meant sweating every CO2 molecule-and making hard, expensive decisions.
A Perfect Match
Everyday Miracles