Animals Archives

I love puppies. All puppies…big and small. From working at an animal hospital to volunteering at an animal rescue, I have been fortunate enough to meet all types of dogs. But I have to admit…there are a few breeds that really tug at my heartstrings. The Shih Tzu Shih Tzus are probably my favorite breed of all time. But there are many personal reasons behind this. When I was 11 years-old I[...]

Fearlessly Training For a 5k

03/14/2016

Animals, Events, Sports?, Stuff I'm loving

It just so happens that I am not a runner. I have never enjoyed running and I have never ever thought about participating in a 5k or anything like that at all. But you know what they say, never say never… I am excited to announce that I am actually training to run a 5k in June. So, what changed my mind? Cats. Yes, cats! I volunteer at a local cat rescue called Fearless Kitty Rescue. My c[...]

Yogis + Dogs = Doga

09/26/2015

Animals, Life Stuff, Trending

I have always been a dog lover and I have recently become a lover of yoga. So when I heard about Doga, I was all ears. Imagine attending a yoga class with your pooch as your partner. Wondering where you can sign up? My thoughts exactly. Doga is exactly what it sounds like, yoga for dogs. But it isn’t exactly what you may think. Doga is considered a way to be able to create harmony with your fu[...]

Cats and Coffee Come Together For a Good Cause

09/23/2015

Animals, Events, Inspiration

Who wouldn’t want to enjoy some delicious coffee and sweet treats all while helping cats find homes? A cat rescue in Fountain Hills is hosting the last day of their special Cats and Coffee fundraiser on Sunday and so far the event has been a huge success. Every Sunday for the month of September, guests were invited to enjoy coffee and desserts at the Fearless Kitty Rescue headquarters, known as Ki[...]

Last Surviving 9/11 Rescue Dog Has Birthday Party of a Lifetime

09/12/2015

Animals, Inspiration

The tragedy of 9/11 happened 14 years ago, but we will never forget. We lost a lot of lives that day and it has forever impacted and changed us. But there were some happy tears yesterday as the last surviving rescue pup celebrated her 16th birthday in style. I just thought this was absolutely adorable and wanted to share because it sure did bring a tear to my eye. Bretagne (pronounced like Britt[...]

Swift’s Latest Video Helps Animals

09/07/2015

Animals, Celebrities, Inspiration, Music, Stuff I'm loving

Taylor Swift is always surprising me with her amazing music videos. Her latest video for her song Wildest Dreams is stunning. I think it might be my favorite video she has done. And not just because she will donate the proceeds from the video to wild animal conservation efforts through the African Parks Foundation of America, but because I love the story behind. Check it out. Feature image cou[...]

The Cutest Animals on the Internet

09/01/2015

Animals, Celebrities

I am a huge animal lover, especially when it comes to dogs and cats. In the last few years it seems like more and more dogs and cats are become famous. Thanks to the Internet and their cuteness, these pets are now celebrities. Now I just need to figure out how to get my cat Lieutenant Dan famous. Grumpy Cat Tardar Sauce, best known as Grumpy Cat, is an Internet sensation thanks to her grumpy[...]

Where to Find The Most Adorable Animals

08/29/2015

Animals, Stuff I'm loving

There are some extremely cute animals out there. But you can only find them in certain parts of the world. Here is my list of the cutest animals from around the world! Black Footed Cat The Black Footed Cat is found in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. They are tiny and absolutely adorable. They look like a regular house cat, but only usually weigh less than 5.5 pounds. They have distinct la[...]