Erin Conley Cain

PAWPULOUS.COM • 27th March 2019

Studies show that dogs can sense bad people

Have you ever felt like your dog was judging you or someone the two of you have just met? It turns out that your assumption is right; your dog is using its senses to determine whether the people it encounters are good or bad. That said, your dog's ability to sense that other person's attitude and personality is somewhat limited.

PAWPULOUS.COM • 27th March 2019

Meet Jax, the dedicated post office worker

Known for its legendary beauty and charm, the seaside village of Portree, Scotland, on the Isle of Skye, has everything a tourist could want: incredible scenery, quaint shops, classy restaurants and a dog working at the post office. Meet Jax, the adorably cute dog who will be happy to greet you, take your order and even lick your stamps for you.

PAWPULOUS.COM • 27th March 2019

Brave dog put his life on the line to save his best friend

Sixteen-year-old Javier and his dog, Rex, were home alone one fateful Wednesday afternoon in their home near Seattle when two robbers suddenly broke in. A frightened Javier ran upstairs to call the police and hid in a closet. Meanwhile, faithful Rex confronted the intruders, refusing to back down and trying his best to save his friend.

PAWPULOUS.COM • 27th March 2019

Mickey the unwanted pup gets a second chance at life

A call came into Feed Friends Foundation rescue on the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao from a concerned neighbor. The person had heard that a dog owner was going to dump the pup because he was severely underweight and suffered from serious skin issues. With the address in hand, rescue volunteers raced to the dog's location and found a terrible sight.

PAWPULOUS.COM • 27th March 2019

Annual Nepal festival celebrates the bond between dogs and people

Each year, a five-day festival of lights called Diwali is celebrated in Nepal, and it honors animals. The second day of that celebration is called Kukur Tihar or Kukur Puja , which means "worship of dogs." On this day, all dogs – police dogs, family dogs and stray dogs – are honored as guardians of humanity and as dedicated, loyal friends.

PAWPULOUS.COM • 30th December 2018

12+ tips for maintaining the health of a dog

Responsible dog owners want the very best for their dogs, and many go to great lengths to be sure that they are as happy and healthy as possible. But what if you are new to dog ownership or if you are looking for some new ideas to make your dog's life even brighter?

Even veteran dog owners can use a refresher once in a while about the ways to keep dogs healthy and by their side for many years. Here is a list of 12 tips to improve your dog's life. Check and see what you already do and what you m

PAWPULOUS.COM • 30th December 2018

Cat with a permanent grumpy face is constantly stealing hearts at shelter (5+ photos)

The ginger cat was wandering in the rain on a London street, injured, in pain and in need of immediate help. A kind man walking nearby saw the cat and contacted the RSPCA of England & Wales, and it sent an animal control officer to the scene. What the officer found was a severely injured cat desperately in need of medical attention.

PAWPULOUS.COM • 30th December 2018

VA doesn't pay for all veterans' K9 service dogs so this vet came up with his own idea

As a Marine Corps infantryman, Kenny Bass served his country by fighting in Iraq in 2003. On his second tour in July of that year, Bass was conducting a counter-ambush patrol when an IED blew up as he and his fellow soldiers drove by the roadside. The physical and mental injuries Bass suffered irrevocably changed his life, and he was just 23-years-old.

PAWPULOUS.COM • 30th December 2018

Two German Shepherds that are bonded refuse to leave shelter unless they're together

Dogs have an incredible amount of loyalty and love for their owners and families. What some people might not know is that dogs can also bond deeply with other dogs, to the point that being separated from each other becomes stressful and causes depression. In these cases, it is best if the dogs can stay together, but sadly, that is not always possible.

PAWPULOUS.COM • 30th December 2018

Brother and sister kitten found alone and injured are saved by good samaritan

The two kittens were found alone, injured, and orphaned near Phoenix, Arizona. They were five-days-old, and no one knew how long they had been without their mother. Both kittens had wounds on their legs and needed immediate care and treatment to survive. Thankfully, the person who found these little ones contacted a veteran kitten rescuer, Melinda Blain.

PAWPULOUS.COM • 30th December 2018

Lion fights for his life after being surrounded by pack of hyenas

What was an ordinary day in the life of Red, a golden lion, quickly turned deadly when he found himself in a field, surrounded by a pack of hyenas. BBC Earth's Dynasties videographers were at the right place and the right time to capture the battle that ensued and reveal the fate of the majestic lion who fought against such vicious odds.

PAWPULOUS.COM • 30th December 2018

Dog Smiley taken to shelter after family finds out they are expecting a baby

Dogs are amongst the most loyal, steadfast, loving creatures in the world. When you bring a dog into your family, they should become part of your family. New additions to the family should not mean the dog needs to go, yet that is the terrible situation that a pit bull named Smiley was suddenly facing. His family was expecting a new baby, so Smiley's owner drove him to a nearby high kill shelter and abandoned him there.

PAWPULOUS.COM • 30th December 2018

Recent study states that women sleep better with a dog by their side

There has been a hot debate for many years amongst pet owners about whether should you allow your dog to sleep in bed with you. Research and opinions have generally been split both ways; some people believe pets provide a sense of security when you sleep while other people think that dogs can disrupt a person's sleep, leading to health problems in the future.

PAWPULOUS.COM • 30th December 2018

Adorable dogs re-create the Nativity scene to bring a little holiday cheer

The Nativity scene is one internationally recognized and celebrated during the Christmas season. Nativities can be found in places of worship, on people's front lawns and in festivals of light. Because the Nativity's setting is in a manger, barn animals have often been included in the scene. In living versions, it is not unheard of to see sheep, donkeys, a cow or even a camel add to the authenticity of the event. But what about a canine version?

PAWPULOUS.COM • 13th September 2018

30+ hilarious examples of cats hiding in the most random places

Cats love to hide, and let's admit it: We cat owners enjoy finding them in strange, sometimes inexplicable locations. It adds to the mysterious aura that cats have, and the results are almost always incredibly cute or downright hilarious.

PAWPULOUS.COM • 13th September 2018

30+ cats that think their dog pals are pillows

Dogs and cats may be frequently cast as rivals, but many pet owners know that often, the two species end up as best friends. Cats can be particularly finicky about where they sleep – or on whom – and in this collection of videos and photos, the felines have decided that their canine friends make the best napping spots.

PAWPULOUS.COM • 13th September 2018

You'll never see anything as sweet as these 30+ dog and baby moments

Kids and dogs are synonymous with childhood and growing up. A dog is a kid's best friend, sometimes from the very first day the child meets the dog. What is often forged between two pure souls is a friendship that lasts a lifetime.

PAWPULOUS.COM • 15th June 2018

5+ dogs that won't let anything disturb their beauty sleep

My dog can sleep through just about anything. When I take her for a two- mile walk and then spin over to the local dog park for half an hour, she's exhausted enough to sleep the rest of the day away. Dogs who are comfortable in their environments --- or just plain dog tired --- often do sleep through noises and distractions that would usually elicit a reaction from them.

PAWPULOUS.COM • 15th June 2018

5+ cats who take the name scaredy cat literally

Cats have long had the reputation of being easily spooked, hence the term "scaredy cat." That term has often been used to label young kids who are reluctant to do something they probably shouldn't be doing. In reality, most cats are cool and chill, but like people who are afraid of spiders or heights, many felines have that one thing that scares the meows out of them.

PAWPULOUS.COM • 15th June 2018

6+ cats who give the term sleeping beauty a whole new meaning

Ask any cat owner, and they will affirm a core feline truth: cats are champion nappers. They have an incredible aptitude for falling asleep whenever and wherever they please, seemingly with little time or trouble. It's easy to be envious of their ability to drift off to sleep at the drop of a hat.

PAWPULOUS.COM • 15th June 2018

5+ grumpy cats that are having a worse day than you

We've all had one of those days, a day where nothing seems to go right, and one trouble is followed quickly by another. Human beings are proficient at expressing negative emotions such as pain, hurt, anger, and sadness, but cats are more than capable of displaying these feelings as well. The following videos are proof that cats can get as cranky --- or even more irritable --- than people.

PAWPULOUS.COM • 15th June 2018

Need a pick me up? These 7+ adorable kitten videos oughta do it

It often seems like the world is full of an unending stream of bad news and sad stories. Sometimes, too much of that heaviness can bring you down. That's where we come in with the perfect antidote to brighten your day: cute kitten videos. These clips feature the most adorable young cats who are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.

PAWPULOUS.COM • 23rd May 2018

Stray kitten brought to vet clinic and one employee couldn't leave her shift without him

The tiny kitten was just a week and a half old when he was found in a feral cat trap. His mother was not around. Animal control rushed him to the nearest veterinarian office hoping that someone there would know what to do. If they couldn't find anyone to help, they would euthanize the kitten.

PAWPULOUS.COM • 23rd May 2018

Dying woman just has one final wish for her dogs before she goes

For years, Kathleen Zuidema enjoyed her life in Friday Harbor, Washington, with her three dogs --- the "Aussie Posse" --- and they loved growing up in this town on San Juan Island.