Category: Dogs

Picture Parade Four Hundred and Eight

Again, back to Unsplash but this time puppy dogs.

Photo by hannah grace on Unsplash

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Photo by PartTime Portraits on Unsplash

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Photo by David Clarke on Unsplash

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Photo by Bill Stephan on Unsplash

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Photo by Undine Tackmann on Unsplash

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Photo by Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash

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Photo by David Clarke on Unsplash

There you go! Gorgeous creatures. As Thomas Wickman recently said: “I read there are 900 million dogs in the world and 76,811,305 dogs in the US (American Veterinary Medical Association.)”

Dog names in the USA

I read recently a review of the most popular dog names by State.

This was an article on US News dated November 6th. It showed the names for our dogs in the U.S. in a table:

The article also reported that dogs and puppies were living in more than half of the nation’s households. That is one heck of a lot of dogs and it just shows how great dogs are as companions to us humans.

Then the article went on to declare the most popular dog name by State, and there was another graphic:

So much for the names of our three remaining dogs: Brandy; Cleopatra; Oliver.

Picture Parade Five Hundred and Seven

More beautiful dogs from Unsplash.

Photo by Elisa Kennemer on Unsplash

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Photo by Pauline Loroy on Unsplash

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Photo by Celine Sayuri Tagami on Unsplash

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Photo by Herbert Goetsch on Unsplash

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Photo by Howie R on Unsplash

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This last one for today says it all about the companionship we receive from our dogs.

Photo by Eric Ward on Unsplash

Picture Parade Five Hundred and Six

More dogs from Unsplash but not the stray dogs at this time.

Photo by Linoleum Creative Collective on Unsplash

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Photo by Katie Gerrard on Unsplash

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Photo by Colin Lloyd on Unsplash

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Photo by Dan on Unsplash

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Photo by Dan on Unsplash

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Photo by Chewy on Unsplash

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Photo by Chewy on Unsplash

Love them all!

Picture Parade Five Hundred and Five

Yes, it is more dogs from Unsplash!

Photo by FLOUFFY on Unsplash

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Photo by FLOUFFY on Unsplash

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Photo by Erica Magugliani on Unsplash

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Photo by Susn Matthiessen on Unsplash

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Photo by Luke Jones on Unsplash

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Photo by Raychan on Unsplash

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Photo by Aron Marinelli on Unsplash

My feelings when I look at these pictures are nothing new but that doesn’t diminish at all my despair at these poor dogs. At least there are a few photographs of people loving them but they are intelligent, caring animals and in an ideal world we wouldn’t have strays.

Picture Parade Five Hundred and Four

More stray dogs from Unsplash.

Yes, continuing the very sad but very beautiful photos of the stray dogs.

Photo by Jesse Schoff on Unsplash

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Photo by Joshua Anand on Unsplash

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Photo by Evelyn Céspedes on Unsplash

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Photo by Rangarajan Ragunathan on Unsplash

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Photo by Amruth Pillai on Unsplash

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Photo by Petra Bouchalova on Unsplash

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Photo by Marco Ceschi on Unsplash

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Photo by Luke Jones on Unsplash

These are such powerful photographs and the many photographers who contributed them to Unsplash are to be heartily congratulated, especially as they are provided without charge.

Thank you to all the photographers. I am certain that I am not the only one saying ‘thank you’ even if most of you are thinking a ‘thank you’ rather than verbalising it. I am unsure at this stage as to whether I will post further photographs from Unsplash; any feedback?

Ways to help stray animals.

A welcome to a new guest author from India.

A while ago I was contacted by email from Anushka Mishra about her writing a guest post. This is what I received:

Greetings,

This is Anushka Mishra, Content Strategist at Jaldee Vets. We hope this email finds you well. We are writing to propose a guest blogging opportunity for your esteemed pet care blog. Our platform, Jaldee Vets specializes in pet care with a significant emphasis towards strays. In the spirit of becoming the voice for the voiceless, we provide free consultancy to stray animals. Through our blog posts we want to convey the message of carrying out social responsibility of protecting stray and providing care to animals.

We will be providing an SEO optimized blog of 500-600 words. With our high-quality guest blog, you will benefit from fresh and engaging content that can captivate your readers. We can offer our expertise in pet care to cover topics such as nutrition, health, training, and grooming, providing valuable insights to your audience.

In return, we would gain exposure to your dedicated readership and the opportunity to showcase our #StrayLivesMatter initiative of providing free consultancy to strays. It would be an excellent platform for us to establish ourselves as a reliable resource and expand our reach within the pet care community.

We look forward to discussing the specifics and exploring potential topics. We eagerly await your positive response.

Warm regards,

Anushka Mishra

As is normal in these situations I took a look at the organisation that Anushka represented and replied:

Anushka,

Good day to you and thank you for your email and the offer.

Unfortunately, I only take guest posts from those who have no business connection because otherwise I would have the challenge of determining what businesses I would support and what businesses I would not support.

Hope you understand,

Kind regards,

Paul H.

However, I got it wrong because Jaldee Vets is in the business of doing much more. They are an Indian firm that provide online services including providing free online vet consultations for stray dogs and cats.

So here is Anushka’s guest post.

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Ways to help stray animals

The bigger picture of looking at the whole world is that around 200 million strays embrace the streets, finding love and joy in slight caresses and mini treats. Every nation has strays flaunting their roads. However, what differentiates one is the condition in each of these countries. In some countries, the situation of street animals is alarming, with the perpetual enmity of brutal and inhumane behaviour towards them. The indifference towards these creatures has led to a massive shoot in their population. They are usually left to cater for themselves and are more prone to fall prey to some diseases.

On the contrary, some countries look after their strays with utmost concern. They have working policies for neutering and spraying strays and adequate amenities to provide suitable shelter care. Along with the direct accommodations, there is always a persistent attempt at propagating vigilance and educating people. As a living entity endowed with the privilege to stand up for ourselves and speak our concerns out loud, it is our responsibility to tend to those devoid of such benefits. The implementation and execution of official policies and reforms are outside our hands. However, it’s well within our powers to do small bits and pieces to make life easier for these hustling babies. 

Helping stray animals

Adopt

The best way to help the button-eyed sweethearts is by welcoming them into the comfort of your abode. Bringing home a new member can add a hint of sparkling confetti to the lives of all the family members. On the other hand, it would always bestow the four-legged friend with a healthier living ribboned in kindness and surrounded by loved ones. If you have doubts about becoming a full-time parent, there’s always an option of fostering. This allows you a trial run for a life as a pet parent and gives the pet adequate living temporarily until they find a permanent residence. 

Volunteer

Various animal welfare organizations work towards rescuing and sheltering stray animals. These organizations are always open towards a helping hand who can assist with multiple works. Volunteering involves but isn’t limited to helping in the rescuing process. The job extends to several back-end works such as photography, content writing, bringing sponsors on board, etc. Volunteering in such initiatives is a noble method of helping stray animals and would also give you some quality time with these endearing pets. 

Generating awareness

Little drops accumulate together to make an entire ocean; thus, every drop counts. Just like that, every small step towards raising awareness and educating people on the cause of animal safety can eventually make a profound difference. No one alone can end all the mistreatment and cruelty happening to animals. However, we can do our best by educating our friends, family and acquaintances on the subject. You can participate in events promoting such values or engage with online campaigns to help add more voice to the cause. 

Feed and Care

All it takes to help a stray is a strong will and good food. The easiest way to bring joy to these lovely friends is by feeding them and providing them warm clothes if winter is around the corner. Good food would ensure a healthy and sound living for stray animals, which they direly require. 

When Injury strikes?

Unless you are a professional or vet, you can do only so much. On some grim day, you may stumble across an injured animal. The immediate response to such a situation should always be to consult a vet. Jaldee Vets, with its online consulting platform, is thriving to make lives more manageable for stray animals. Through our site, one can avail of free online consultancy for strays who may require the same. If you encounter an animal injured or have met with an accident and can’t find a clinic nearby, you can hop on to the site and get immediate help for the furry pal. The consultancy is online and completely free. 

Strays are a social responsibility. To help them isn’t just a noble cause but a necessary one. So, wait no further and take these small and practical steps to shower some ounces of comfort and kindness into the lives of many animals.  

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The only way to close this is by adding a couple of pictures from Unsplash of stray dogs.

Photo by Anoir Chafik on Unsplash

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Photo by Evan Clark on Unsplash

These pictures make my heart ache and I hope you support Jaldee Vets. Finally are you in favour of me publishing guest posts from Anushka? Please give me feedback.

Picture Parade Five Hundred and Two

Yet more dogs courtesy of Unsplash.

Photo by FLOUFFY on Unsplash

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Photo by Neil Fedorowycz on Unsplash

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Photo by Caspar Rae on Unsplash

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Photo by Cristina Anne Costello on Unsplash

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Photo by Juho Luomala on Unsplash

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Photo by Silvana Carlos on Unsplash

Precious animals!

It is amazing what one sees on the road!

This is an account of an Amazon delivery driver!

This story was originally published on The Dodo and I thought it would make a brilliant share with you all. Here it is!

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Amazon Delivery Driver Spots The Weirdest-Looking ‘Dog’ Trotting Toward His Truck

“This is so funny, what the heck” 😂
By Caitlin Jill Anders

Published on the 24th August, 2023

An Amazon delivery driver named Erik was out delivering packages as usual when he noticed someone furry walking in front of his truck. He figured it was a dog coming to say hi, which happens to him a lot on his route. He was getting excited to greet the dog and see if he’d ever met this one before — then suddenly realized he wasn’t a dog at all.

When the animal made it to the door of his truck, Erik realized the friendly neighbor was actually a goat.

Erik and the goat stood watching each other for a few seconds, both assessing the situation. Then, the goat decided Erik was friendly and climbed on the truck, greeting Erik just like a dog would. Erik couldn’t stop laughing at the absurdity of the situation.

“This is so funny, what the heck,” Erik said in a video about the encounter.

The goat jumped up onto Erik to say hi and even stuck his little tongue out. He was wearing a collar and a leash, which made Erik think this kind of thing probably happens a lot.

A TikTok user who has goats commented, “[T]hat bell means he’s the problem goat.”

Luckily, using the leash, Erik was able to lead the friendly goat back to where he came from. He was glad it didn’t turn into a neighborhood-dog-who-wouldn’t-leave-his-truck, which has happened to him before.

Erik didn’t expect to see a goat during his shift that day, but now he hopes it’ll happen again.

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There were three videos inserted in the original, all from TikTok, but I chose not to include them. If you want to watch them then please go here.

However, it is a delightful story!

Picture Parade Five Hundred and One

More dogs for the first day of the month of October.

Again, these pictures are taken from Unsplash. Frankly I do not know what I would do if the many photographers had not put their photos for free on this website. I have found a relatively easy way of crediting each photographer.

Photo by Sayan Majhi on Unsplash

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Photo by Lucas Santos on Unsplash

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Photo by Ashley Anthony on Unsplash

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Photo by Dan LeFebvre on Unsplash

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Photo by Juho Luomala on Unsplash

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Photo by Dan on Unsplash