| | | | | "Rescue: it's not just a verb, it's a promise." - Anonymous
| | | Happy Friday! Here's the scoop: | | Did You Know...?
Joke: What do you call a dog who can do tricks with his tail?
(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!) | | | Celebrating Rescue Pets in Silicon Valley
The Silicon Valley Pet Project is a San Jose-based organization inspired by Silicon Valley's innovative spirit. It was founded in November 2014 with the goal of creating a professional animal welfare organization that celebrates rescue pets and remains sustainable. There is no central facility with the animals, they are placed in foster homes until adopted.
SVPP rescues and rehabilitates dogs and cats of all breeds. They take in senior and special-needs pets that are harder to place and work with their networks to find care until a forever home is secured. In addition to their adoption program, the organization works hard to bring awareness to the Silicon Valley community about the plight of homeless animals.
One thing we love about this organization is its unique offerings to supporters. You can send donations or volunteer your time, but there are also wine partnerships, an adorable calendar, and candles that help them raise funds while giving you a cool souvenir. Check out the options here if you want to help the animals of this California region. If you're looking to adopt in the area, all the available dogs, like Charlie (shown below), are listed on their website! | | Make Your Own Non-Slip Pet Food Mat
Meal time is exciting for pets, and their energy is sometimes too much for their food bowls to handle. If you've dealt with a dog pushing a food bowl all over the house, trying to clean every last bit of kibble out of it, it might be time to add a non-slip mat to the dinner setup. This DIY project is easy to do and will help keep things a little more stationary during meals.
A DIY Non-Slip Pet Food Mat
You'll need: A piece of cardboard cut to the size you want, a vinyl tablecloth with the felt backing, a non-slip drawer liner, scissors, and a hot glue gun. - Lay out the tablecloth and put the piece of cardboard down on the felt side. Leave about two inches all the way around the cardboard and trim the tablecloth down.
- Leave the cardboard in the center and use the hot glue gun to glue down the corners of the tablecloth first with just a dot of glue.
- Glue the sides one at a time. Add a line of glue along the length and then press it down. Move to the opposite side and pull tightly before gluing.
- Put the non-slip liner over the cardboard and cut it to a slightly smaller size than the mat. Glue this down. Be careful because glue may come through the liner.
- Flip it over and add the dog's food and water bowls.
It's time for your dogs to test it out. Now, dinner should stay in one place while they are eating. | | | Image courtesy of Far From Normal | | How Are Dog's Eyes Different From Ours?
A dog's eyesight is a fascinating aspect of their sensory perception, offering a unique perspective on the world. While dogs share some similarities with humans in terms of basic eye structure, there are key differences that shape their visual experience.
Dogs have dichromatic vision, meaning they see a limited spectrum of colors compared to humans. Their world is predominantly in shades of blue and yellow, with reds and greens appearing as variations of these hues. Despite this, dogs compensate with superior motion detection and low-light vision, making them adept hunters and guards.
One remarkable feature of a dog's eyes is the tapetum lucidum, a reflective layer behind the retina. This enhances their ability to see in low light by reflecting light back through the retina, boosting sensitivity. While humans have a higher visual acuity, dogs excel in detecting movement and have a wider field of view, thanks to their horizontally positioned eyes.
Understanding a dog's eyesight sheds light on their behavior, such as their keen interest in motion and why they might struggle with distinguishing certain colors. It also highlights the adaptability of these loyal companions, whose visual perception aligns with their evolutionary role as hunters and companions in diverse environments. | | Statement-Making Eyewear (For Humans)
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This Golden Retriever must love getting pets from anyone and everyone who offers. The poor pup is clearly asking the wrong people in this video because nothing is happening, even when she gets down and sits like such a nice girl. Hopefully, the person filming this showered her with love right after this video. | | Does Your Pup Dream?
Yes, dogs do dream, and the evidence lies in their behavior during sleep. Research indicates that dogs experience similar sleep cycles to humans, including the Rapid Eye Movement (REM) stage associated with dreaming. During REM sleep, a dog's brain activity resembles that of a waking state, suggesting vivid dreams.
Observing a sleeping dog provides visible cues of dreaming. You may notice twitching, paw movements, or even soft barks, indicating that they are actively engaged in a dreamworld. These behaviors are reminiscent of actions performed when they are awake, suggesting that dogs likely dream about familiar activities or experiences.
The duration and frequency of a dog's dreams vary based on factors like age, breed, and overall health. Puppies and older dogs tend to experience more dream episodes, possibly reflecting their heightened or declining brain activity. Interestingly, smaller breeds might dream more frequently than larger ones.
While we can't directly ask dogs about the content of their dreams, the parallels between their sleep patterns and ours, coupled with observable behaviors, strongly suggest that dogs indeed embark on dreamlike adventures while in the realms of slumber. It adds another layer to the rich inner lives of our beloved canine companions.
So, what do you think your pup dreams about? | | Are You Dreaming Of Feeling Renewed?
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