Dog Stories Archives - Rtria https://www.rtria.com Real | Trending | Relevant | Information | Articles Tue, 02 Jun 2020 15:26:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 181258489 Most Expensive Dogs in The World And Some Are Five Figures https://www.rtria.com/most-expensive-dogs-in-the-world-and-some-are-five-figures/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=most-expensive-dogs-in-the-world-and-some-are-five-figures https://www.rtria.com/most-expensive-dogs-in-the-world-and-some-are-five-figures/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2020 20:05:38 +0000 https://www.rtria.com/?p=263 Wondering which are the Most Expensive Dogs in the world? There is no doubt that the dog is man’s best friend, and in the world, there are different types of breeds of these canines. So if you want your dog to have certain specific characteristics, you have to pay a certain amount of money. Some […]

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Wondering which are the Most Expensive Dogs in the world? There is no doubt that the dog is man’s best friend, and in the world, there are different types of breeds of these canines. So if you want your dog to have certain specific characteristics, you have to pay a certain amount of money.

Some breeds of dogs are worth much more money than others, but that doesn’t make them better or worse Besides, there are dog breeds that only millionaires can afford to have.

Because there are many breeds of dogs, we will leave you a list of the most expensive breeds of dogs from around the world.

Updated List of The Most Expensive Dogs in the World

Pomeranian ($800 – $2,500 dollars)

The Pomeranians developed in the Pomeranian province from the ancient Spitz breeds.

They love to meet new people, behave well with children and get along with other animals.

These little dogs are very active indoors and are a good choice for apartments. Although they only weigh 2 to 3.5 kg, their price is extremely high.

Pomeranian Looking at The Camera
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Dogo Argentino ($1,000 – $4,000 dollars)

This race looks terrifying and, being hunters and guardians, they can be quite aggressive.

Due to the aggressiveness of this breed of dog, many people have to hire a professional trainer out of obligation, as a Dogo Argentino can be quite dangerous if not properly trained.

To get a perfect guardian for your home and family, you must pay up to 4,000 dollars for a puppy.

Dogo Argentino Looking at The Camera
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Akita ($800 – $4,500 dollars)

The Akita is a race that originated in the mountainous regions of northern Japan. Initially, it helped in the hunting of large animals. It was also used by warriors as a defense and attack dog. For this reason, it is considered a potentially dangerous animal by royal decree in Spain.

It is characterized by being big and strong. In addition, its coat is thick, rough and short. It has a quiet and reserved character. It will always remain impassive in irritating and unimportant situations.

A puppy of this breed could cost 4,500 dollars.

Akita Looking at The Camera
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Rottweiler ($1,000 – $6,000 dollars)

Historically, this was a pastoral race. Now these dogs are good guardians and are very protective of their families.

They are big, strong and muscular. However, it is a great family pet because of its loyalty, obedience and good nature. In addition, he is perfect as a guard or guide dog, as he is always alert, fearless and intelligent.

Although the rottweiler is a very common and well-known dog breed today, some can cost up to $6,000.

Rottweiler Looking at The Camera
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Tibetan Mastiff ($2,500 – $7,100 dollars)

It became the most expensive breed in the world after one was sold for $1.6 million in China.

Usually this breed of dog can be obtained for around 7,100 dollars.

This is one of the largest and most protective breeds in the world. These dogs can reach 83 centimeters in height and 72 kilograms in weight.

Tibetan Mastiff Show Dog
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Pharaoh Hound ($1,200 – $6,500 dollars)

They are only bred in Malta, and the first pair of pharaoh hounds was imported into Britain in the 1920s. Although they look exactly like ancient Egyptian dogs, they are not native to Egypt.

They’re intelligent, active and friendly. The ears and nose of these dogs change color when they get excited.

A pharaoh’s puppy can cost about $6,500.

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Chow Chow ($2,800 – $8,000 dollars)

This dog of Chinese origin can cost you anywhere from $2,800 to $8,000.

It is characterized by its lion-like appearance, although it also looks like a teddy bear. Despite their dangerous reputation, they are famous for their loyalty to their owners. They require a good amount of physical exercise, so make sure you are ready for many walks and rides.

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Samoyed ($4,000 – $11,000 dollars)

Its tender appearance and flawless white color make it a favorite.

The Samoyed was used in the daily life of the Samoyed tribes from northern Russia and Siberia. It is a good watchman and has a jovial character.

The price will vary depending on where you buy it, but it can cost you about 4,000 dollars bought in a kennel.

Samoyed Looking at The Camera
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Löwchens ($3,500 – $12,000 dollars)

Also known as the little lion, it is a breed that originated in Germany. It is now a rare breed. In fact, in 1973 there were only 65 known dogs left.

It is characterized by being friendly, cheerful, intelligent, active and playful. They are often referred to as a “toy dog”. For this reason, it is perfect for families with children or other pets. If you want a dog like this you will have to pay around $12,000.

Lowchens Looking to Side
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Since everyone is advised to stay home, it would be pretty scary to go outside. However, there are times when you need to head outside to buy some groceries. Sooner or later, you are going to run out of food to eat at home and other things you need like bathroom cleaning materials, garbage bags, and As a result, it was pretty adorable when a Colorado dog delivered groceries to its elderly neighbor. It was such a heartwarming story and here are a few things that could have happened after that:

More Visits From the Neighbor

The elderly person will most likely visit her neighbor. She knows that the dog deserves a huge reward for what he did. It is one favor that is going to get appreciated for a long time. Elderly people are known to have a hard time moving from one place to another. For a dog to do what it did, that goes to show how amazing its personality is. It was either trained by its owner to show compassion to elderly people or it did so voluntarily. Expect the two to develop a close relationship. If the elderly person is alone, she now found a new companion. Believe it or not, it is normal for old people to be alone because their children would decide to start a new life.

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The Start of a New Friendship

It is never too late for someone to be friends with a person or an animal. In this case, it is an elderly being friends with a dog. You must cherish each moment of your life and there is a reason why dogs are called a man’s best friend. They always cheer you up when you are down and they don’t ask too much from you. Of course, you must feed them because they won’t be able to feed themselves. The friendship will certainly last a long time since the dog showed it can be a good friend to the old person. At this stage of her life, the person will think she must

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Elderly Adopts the Dog

It is no secret the elderly person developed a great relationship with the dog. Thus, nobody would be surprised if she would want to adopt the dog. She would certainly want to take care of it and repay the dog for its kindness. There is no telling whether the dog’s present owner would allow that to happen though. One possible scenario would be the both of them sharing the dog since they are neighbors.

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More People Try and Imitate

Some people will try and get their dogs do the grocery shopping for them. This will certainly lead to hilarious results for them. They can try all they want but it is just not going to happen. In fact, they can take a video of their dog’s reaction when they give their pet a grocery list and plastic bags. It may just bark at them or smell the bags.

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Grocery Stores won’t Ban Dogs

This will certainly lead to grocery stores taking out their banning of pets inside the store. You can’t blame them if they would think the pet will make a mess inside the place. However, if they think the pet has a good intention of going inside then they would not ban dogs anymore. There are a lot of people who bring their dogs wherever they go. It is what you are supposed to do with your pets. When you go out, you can’t just leave it tied to a post alone in your home. You must bring it with you and bring something to clean its poop in case it does take a dump.

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Whether the above things happened or not, you can bet this story will be talked about for a long time. It is also unlikely that it will happen again. Besides, the dog would not want to serve as the person’s maid in the foreseeable future. One thing is for sure, a lot of people would want to know what happens next in this heartwarming story. Everyone certainly wins because this little news makes everyone’s day a little bit happier in the middle of a worldwide pandemic.

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Seattle’s Celebrity Dog

An adorable black furred Labrador, fittingly named Eclipse, rides the bus to a nearby park she enjoys all by herself. The self-sufficient dog has become somewhat of a celebrity, bus drivers even reporting that people hop on the buses simply to snap a photo with her. Local riders of the D line bus in Seattle often mention how much joy Eclipse brings to their daily commutes, pondering over how people couldn’t love her adorable and hilariously smug face. Despite many law officials stating that it would be safer if the dog were on a leash to not risk an incident, it is fully compliant with the law as-long as the bus drivers are okay with it, and you can bet they are! Eclipse hops on with a bus pass attached to her collar, and hops off a few stops later leaving a full packed bus of smiling and laughing faces

Dog Walking On The Sidewalk

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How It All Began

You may now be wondering how on earth Eclipse can actually complete this activity that many humans struggle with without the use of an online app. It all began when the head turning Labrador was waiting at the bus stop with her owner and companion Jeff Young. Jeff was taking too much time to finish his cigarette, so in light of this Eclipse took the initiative to just hop on the bus herself, leaving her owner behind. Jeff caught the later bus, quite certain that Eclipse would be able to handle the situation, and he was correct! Since then, all the bus drivers know Eclipse and take it in their daily routine to welcome the cute pooch on-board, because now Jeff has started doing this quite a bit. Since he found out that Eclipse can certainly be trusted to head to the doggy park herself, he is able to get a sleep in and meet her down their later, giving him his rest and Eclipse all the play she wants. Before her owner gets there, many people have reported to even seeing Eclipse running around and making new best friends, with humans and dogs!

Dog Laying On The Grass

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Social Media Fame

Eclipse is the adorable dog that could. Online, she has gone viral for her unique, adorable and quite frankly hilarious traits that aren’t typical to your everyday doggy. A certain post on Facebook, which has managed to accumulate around 290,000 shares, has Jeff the owner of Eclipse talking about how he trusted to let her go off for that first time because ‘she knew that trip like the back of her paw’. He knew this because they had completed the trip to the doggy park over hundreds of times, and Eclipse always stared out the window, eager to know how long until they had arrived. On top of all this, she would just about drag Jeff to the door of the bus and would sprint herself over to what appears to be her favorite place on the planet. Clearly, Jeff made a good decision that day to trust her, and who knows what this fun-loving genius could achieve next!

Dog Licking His Face

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Kind Members of Public

As mentioned, the police are fine with Eclipse hopping on the bus because it is legal for pets to be on there, as long as the bus driver approves of it, which they always do because of Eclipses low maintenance personality. They even often go out of their way to pull over to the doggy park if they know Eclipse is on board because sometimes she has a bit of trouble reaching the stop button! The Seattle citizens who catch the D line bus also make sure that Eclipse is well looked after, giving as many belly rubs, head scratches and often even doggy treats to her hearts content. Each bus driver who is chosen to drive this route also has a clear understanding of what is going on, and they even occasionally might take a quick break to pat the adorable doggy of whom it is clear the city cares so much for. Evidently, Eclipse is the soul-warming dog that the whole world needs to hear about, because her attentive, adorable and respecting attitude could be a metaphor for how each and every one of us should live.

Eclipse Getting on the Bus

Dog Getting On The Bus

Source: Images from Robbie Lauren via Facebook

Eclipse Enjoying the Bus Ride

Dog Riding The Bus

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Dogs and Humans Have a lot in Common

They also have many differences. We love to take our dogs everywhere with us and sometimes they want to take us somewhere with them. Humans can accomplish numerous things, while dogs have a limited amount of things they can do. Many people don’t believe that impossible things can happen, but that law gets broken very soon. Speaking of the law, a man and his puppy partner in crime, are about to prove the impossible.

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It all started in Lakewood, Washington….

A man and his puppy pal were on the road to brewing mischief. The man, or dog I should say, were going on an intense car chase driving wildly and fast. The driving was so intense that it sparked the public and other drivers to phone in the police. The vehicle was going faster than one hundred miles per hour, also known as one hundred sixty kilometers per hour.

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He was in an area South of Seattle and continued to drive carelessly and recklessly. The man had already managed to hit two other vehicles and didn’t attempt to stop his vehicle after that. To his luck, thankfully no one was harmed. The police than continued to stay on his tail, no pun intended, to see what the wild man would do next.

The man stayed at a consistently fast speed never slowing down or paying mind to who was in front of him. When it came time the two decided to drive elsewhere to get the troopers off their track. The two eventually drove onto a very popular trail called the Centennial Trail. This trail was meant for cyclists and pedestrians to enjoy the outdoor environment, and fully experience the pretty views. This trail also contained a smooth walking path for the public but not on this day. Unfortunately, the views they may have seen were very chaotic and extremely reckless.

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During the chase luckily no one was harmed or on the trail, giving relief to everyone around. The puppy duo still tried every attempt at making their run for it, but were in a rut. The wild puppy chase soon had to come to an end. The police eventually arrived in front of the man and his puppy sidekick by laying out spike strips. Spike strips are the highest quality assets when it comes to stopping hit and runs. This then made the vehicle come to a haltering stop.

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When the police walked over to his vehicle to her surprise, she saw the pit-bull sitting in the driver’s seat. When she looked over, she saw the man’s hand on the steering wheel and his foot reaching over onto the pedal. The man than claimed that he was training his dog to drive. The trooper was astonished by the excuse as it was one of the first she’d ever heard. ” I wish I could make this up.” exclaimed Heather Axtman The trooper went on to say “I’ve been a trooper for almost 10 years and I’ve had a lot excuses when I’ve arrested people or pulled people over, but I’ve never had an excuse that the dog was driving.” She added chuckling.

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The man’s name was Alberto Tito Alejandro and had then been arrested for the wild event that took place. The vehicle that he was driving was a 1996 Buick that had seen better days before the rowdy incident. The fifty-one-year-old man shortly had been charged with a hit and run and reckless endangerment, due to the places they chaotically drove through. He was also charged with being under the influence of drugs. And lastly, felony eluding, which is creating a danger to those around, for attempting to driving higher than the speed limit. The man’s bond was set at eight thousand five hundred dollars.

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His presumed court date had been placed to start on March the 30th. The man’s kind pit bull pal was transferred over to the animal shelter, while her owner had been arrested. Luckily, the two got to go on an eventful adventure together and didn’t harm anyone in their exhilarating puppy chase. Hopefully, both are reunited once again, under safer and less strenuous situations.

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Dogs Love The UPS Drivers

Luckily we’re not alone when it comes to people who love dogs and animals as much as we do! Dogs are wonderful animals who are happy to see you no matter what and they deliver so much joy and love into our lives. Working a long hard day can be rough for so many and just having a little bit of joy can really change your whole day around. That’s where these wonderful animals come in to play and help achieve kindness just by paying a visit to these hard workers.

How Did It start?

A UPS driver named Sean McCarren helped start a whole chain of positivity and helped to bring a group of hard workers together and share the joy they got to experience with each furry friend, He did this by creating a Facebook Page where all UPS drivers had the option to upload and share their unique experiences they had with dogs. Along with many other animals such as deer, cats, and even a raccoon. This brilliant idea helped to spark so many different people and come together as one, with a common event in place, which was so inspiring to see. When it comes to delivering packages each driver can uniquely have their own story and emotion with the dogs and animals they get to encounter. Which in return provides so much inspiration. The idea to create a Facebook page is so brilliant because sometimes in your job you don’t get out there as much and this helps to build people up and be more open with themselves and others.

UPS Chihuahua
Pretty Chihuahua

One Person Started All

Dogs and animals are very great stress relievers and are a great way to help lower your stress and allow you to focus on something other than the job at hand, or even a hardship you may be going through. These animals look just as happy as the humans going to visit them which makes it all the more special to everyone involved. As more and more photos were shared, the more popular the Facebook page became. What started out as one person just sharing his own photos, turned into thousands of other UPS drivers sharing similar awesome pictures. The page continues to grow today and keeps building.

Jack Russell Ready To Pick Up His Package
Jack Russell Ready To Pick Up His Package

What a Cool Idea!

I mean who wouldn’t want their adorable pup in a picture with a UPS driver. “It was crazy,” Sean said. “I just thought it was a cool idea. I didn’t think that it was going to hit as hard as it did.” And frankly, I think Sean deserved to have so much positivity going his way. This is because sometimes that’s what this world really needs.

UPS Driver With a Big Dog
“Bye Mom, I’m going With The UPS Driver”

Feel Good Feeling!

Positivity is the best way keep the world going and help one another out. McCarren had been in the air force for eight years then attended Shepard University to teach elementary education. When the opportunity arose to be a UPS driver he arose to the occasion and left during his third year of college. He went on to say that “There’s no negatives, there’s no politics it’s just feel-good photos that are fun to see pop up on your feed.”

UPS Driver With Big Dog
Good Boy!

Who is Helping Sean With His Facebook Page?

Sean is not the only one who runs the account by himself. He gets help from Donna Whitaker, who also drives for UPS in Hagerstown UPS center. An interesting fact is that both of them plan out when they will post more photos, due to their busy schedules. The Facebook page isn’t associated with UPS but word did go around about the Facebook page. The company was very happy that the page shows the fun side of the job. The posts and the page help to create an even stronger bond with both the customer and the UPS driver, thus helping UPS grow along with growing as a community.

Rottweiler Puppy With UPS Driver
“I’m Not Sure About This”

The Facebook Page Blew Up With Fans!

McCarren is very grateful to everyone sharing his posts and wants to someday create products for others who appreciate the work, and love for UPS Dogs. He then wants to hopefully focus on creating a charity. McCarren would love the opportunity to sell types of apparel and to use those earnings to give back to shelters and give back to the community. Currently, one million six hundred ninety-nine, eight hundred and sixty-two people like the UPS Dogs profile page and it still continues to grow currently. My hopes is that all these people will continue to change lives and make this world a better place. They have already done an amazing job so far.

“Nice Puppy Can I Take Him Home!”

Grey Puppy Dog With UPS Driver
He Loves Neck Scratches!

He Looks Camera Shy!

Shy Dog With UPS Driver
“If You Don’t Get Me Out Of This Brow Truck I Think I Will Bite You”

Dogs Really Loves UPS Driver

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You Won’t Believe Nepal’s Festival And What They Do To The Dogs On That Day https://www.rtria.com/you-wont-believe-nepals-festival-and-what-they-do-to-the-dogs-on-that-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=you-wont-believe-nepals-festival-and-what-they-do-to-the-dogs-on-that-day https://www.rtria.com/you-wont-believe-nepals-festival-and-what-they-do-to-the-dogs-on-that-day/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2020 01:05:32 +0000 https://www.rtria.com/?p=104 We All Love Our Faithful Companions They jump you as soon as you get home. They’re persistent in urging you to take them on long walks. They treat every corner, any corner, as their bathroom and they make you clean up after them. They love sharing your food except for chocolates, and they hate taking […]

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We All Love Our Faithful Companions

They jump you as soon as you get home. They’re persistent in urging you to take them on long walks. They treat every corner, any corner, as their bathroom and they make you clean up after them. They love sharing your food except for chocolates, and they hate taking baths. If you think I’m talking about your spouse, think again.

We still love them but, should we do this to them?

The Nepalese Hindu festival of Tihar, popularly known as the festival of lights, is celebrated mainly in Nepal and the Indian states of Assam and Sikkim. It is a five-day festivity, practiced annually to commemorate the Hindu Goddess of Wealth Laxmi and where the second day is committed to our adorable furry friends.

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Why Celebrate Dogs?

Pug Licking Face
Pug Having Fun

5 Days In Tihar Festival:

  • Kaag Tihar – Worshiping Crows.
  • Kukur Tihar – Dedicated to Dogs.
  • Laxmi Puja – Devotion to Cows / Goddess Laxmi.
  • Govardhan Puja – Committed to Oxen.
  • Bhai Tika – In honor of Brothers & Sisters.

Dogs are well-revered in the Hindu belief that is why during the Kukur Puja, or the “Day of the Dogs,” they are trimmed with garlands and given not just Scooby snacks, but attention that is simply overwhelming. During this celebration pups are adorned with a red mark on their foreheads called a tilaka, which is a symbol of spirituality and honor, which also ensures them a long life.

Dogs on this day are treated like royalty since canines are perceived to be the messengers of Yama, the Hindu god of death. As the story goes, Yama turned out to be a dog person as he always sits on his throne with two dogs by his side. The dogs named Shyama and Sabala, each of them has four eyes, were assigned by Indra the king of Svarga (Heaven) to guard Yama’s sanctuary. There were times when they would moonlight as his messengers which probably explain the relationship that dogs have with mailmen.

Where This Believe Comes From?

Dog Celebrating
Grateful Dog

It was also believed that Yama took the form of a dog to escort Yudhistira, a Hindu king, during their final journey. Along the way, Yudhistira loses his brothers and his wife, but the loyal dog didn’t leave him until he reached the gates of Heaven. The myth says that Yudhishtira, appalled by the kindness and loyalty shown to him by the dog, refused to enter heaven without the dog.

Another account states that Samsara, the mother of dogs, helped Indra recover his stolen cattle from demons. Also, Bhairava, an embodiment of Lord Shiva, rides a dog probably as huge as the dog in Sesame Street as his horse.

How About Stray Dogs?

Good Dog

No dog gets left behind during this feast day as even the strays, considered a delicacy in some parts of the globe, get showered with love, affection, and biscuits. Animal rights activists’ plea to stop feeding dogs human food falls on deaf ears as there is no stopping festival visitors and their paw-rents from spoiling their four-legged companions during this day. Even the sprucing up with the use of flowers is shunned as it is deemed uncomfortable to mutts is ignored as the Hindus believe this tribute to appease their Gods.

Mexico boasts of their one-of-a-kind Day of the Dead celebration which is held at the end of October which is coincidentally around the same time the Tihar happens in Nepal. Since 2016, Mexico has adopted the Day of the Dogs festival so don’t get surprised to see a deluge of Instagram photos of smeared chihuahuas adorning garlands and being treated to tacos and burritos.

What Do They Feed Them For The Festival?

Humble Labrador

Stimulated by the Nepali festival to increase awareness about the respect humans owe to all animals, it has gained thousands of advocates and dogs, in particular, have been revered and honored.

Owners feed dogs their favorite treats and mess around with pets Kukur Tihar-style on street parties which included vibrant drapes, banners, and gorgeous multi-colored mats decked across the celebration grounds.

Loyalty and friendliness are the most captivating characteristics of dogs. They work as K-9 police dogs, shepherds at farms, pull sleds in the snow, trackers, burglar alarms, guides for the visually impaired and so much more. Dog day afternoons in layman’s terms depict humidity and discomfort. But in Nepal and some parts of the world, it’s a time for love and warmth for man’s best friends.

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Source: Video from @Zazu Talks via YouTube

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BREAKING NEWS: Female Dog Caught On Camera With Stolen Dentures https://www.rtria.com/breaking-news-female-dog-caught-on-camera-with-stolen-dentures/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=breaking-news-female-dog-caught-on-camera-with-stolen-dentures https://www.rtria.com/breaking-news-female-dog-caught-on-camera-with-stolen-dentures/#respond Sun, 05 Apr 2020 23:03:42 +0000 https://www.rtria.com/?p=87 Dog’s are a man’s best friend, dogs can be a pain. Dogs are absolutely adorable, and dogs can be insane. Dogs can also, be the entertainment of the century. How Everything Started? It all started with a tiny little dog named Maggie. There’s not much a little dog can do besides be super cute, stare […]

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Dog’s are a man’s best friend, dogs can be a pain. Dogs are absolutely adorable, and dogs can be insane. Dogs can also, be the entertainment of the century.

How Everything Started?

Maggie Lying on The Green Grass
Beautiful Day Lying On The Grass

It all started with a tiny little dog named Maggie. There’s not much a little dog can do besides be super cute, stare at the food your eating or maybe even make a couple oopsie daisies. But on this day, there were no oopsies at least not the kind you were thinking of. Dogs tend to have a keen way of making a bad day turn into a really good one. This day soon got filled with pure giggles, cuteness and a whole lot of shock.

When it comes to little Maggie, you undoubtedly might feel the same way, This shortly went into play for Eunice, Maggie’s pet owner and her father. Eunice happily lives with her parents and has a job she tends to. When Eunice heads off to her job her father is left to watch over her little Maggie. Little does the father know that Maggie has little puppy tricks up her paw sleeve.

Where She Got The Dentures From?

Maggie Riding On The Car
Where Are We Going Today?

A couple months before, Eunice and her father find the most adorable, hilarious view ever to see. The father decided that day that he wanted to take some time to enjoy his afternoon nap. He didn’t want to wear his dentures because they were uncomfortable while napping, so he took them out and dozed off to sleep. When he awoke he reached to find them but they were nowhere to be found, The father searched endlessly upstairs and then downstairs and to his surprise, he found tiny Shih Tzu-Chihuahua Maggie. She was hiding under their dining room table with his greatly achieved teeth in her mouth.

Maggie had been hiding under the table fully knowing that the teeth were not hers, but boy did they look great on her, Instead of shying away from taking the father’s teeth, she proudly wore them with ease. The father found this absolutely hilarious and had a great outlook on the entertaining situation. She just wanted to look nice for the camera after all, and she absolutely did. The best thing about having a dog sometimes is actually getting the chance to sit down and laugh at the silliest things they do.

Maggie Becomes The Center of Attention

Maggie With Dentures
Look at My New Smile

And for a little dog like Maggie, she had a massive amount of smiles and silliness to go around. When it comes to dogs you never know what they might do next and Maggie sure did go for the unthinkable. The funniest part is that little Maggie didn’t know why she was the center of attention but she sure did love the limelight. And her millions of fans would soon love her as well. The father then instantly had to message his daughter a photo of her silly puppy to show her how hilariously cute Maggie was with her new and astounding look.

He knew his daughter would get a kick out of her little dog being up to no good and playing dress-up with his teeth. “He sent me a picture and explained what had happened and I was in literal tears.” Eunice said. Eunice than later posted on her twitter account the pictures of Maggie, and reminisced about how funny it was for her. She also went on to show the photos to her coworkers, who also got a big kick out of Maggie’s shenanigans. Maggie, of course, loved the attention given to her semi-used pearly whites but she couldn’t help but to smile even bigger because of it.

Maggie The Shih Tzu Chihuahua and Her New Pearly Whites

From that day on I hope the father washed his dentures really well or got new ones. I wouldn’t want my new teeth dog food flavored, would you? Luckily both Eunice and her father are able to look back on the funny memory and laugh at little Maggie. Hey, maybe the dad even gave Maggie the teeth because she looked so darn cute, just saying. Good news for the dad though since he takes his teeth out every time for a nap, he has to be careful of a cute fuzzy thief on the loose looking for used teeth. That’s definitely something you don’t hear about every day.

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Golden Retriever Saves Koala From The Cold Weather https://www.rtria.com/warm-and-fuzzy-golden-retriever-saves-adorable-baby-koala-from-the-cold-weather/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=warm-and-fuzzy-golden-retriever-saves-adorable-baby-koala-from-the-cold-weather https://www.rtria.com/warm-and-fuzzy-golden-retriever-saves-adorable-baby-koala-from-the-cold-weather/#respond Sun, 05 Apr 2020 21:13:07 +0000 https://www.rtria.com/?p=63 An interaction to remember This is how a Golden Retriever saves Koala. Everything started when Golden retriever owner Kerry McKinnon was having a normal afternoon before she was greeted with a heartwarming and sweet site. It was her golden retriever, a breed already renowned for their playful, intelligent and loving personality, snuggled up with a […]

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An interaction to remember

This is how a Golden Retriever saves Koala. Everything started when Golden retriever owner Kerry McKinnon was having a normal afternoon before she was greeted with a heartwarming and sweet site. It was her golden retriever, a breed already renowned for their playful, intelligent and loving personality, snuggled up with a helpless and shivering baby koala. The tiny baby was nestled within Asha’s fur, coiling up for warmth.

Kerry mentioned how her husband yelled out at her to come have a look at something on her porch. Although at-first she had no idea what he was talking about, she then glanced down to see the adorable site of this tiny koala snuggled up on Asha.

The mum-of-three then mentions how she immediately saw the humorous aspect of the situation, when she began to laugh at Asha’s hilarious facial expression. Despite Asha’s visible looks of fear, she soldiered on to protect the poor baby koala, personifying the amazing traits that golden retrievers are known for.

Why did the Baby koala need saving?

Golden Retriever Saves Baby Koala - Koala Looking at The Camera
Source: Image from News.com.au in Australia

It was a chilly morning out in Strathdownie, Western Victoria. It is likely that the innocent koala had fallen out of it’s mother’s pouch during the night, prompting it to wander onto Kerry’s back porch, finding warmth and comfort in Asha’s golden fur.

With temperatures earlier that day stooping down to 41F, Kerry mentioned that if it weren’t for Asha’s caring and tolerable attitude, keeping it warm and safe from all harm, then it’s likely that the poor koala may have died.

The possibility of a predator coming to take the baby was also a reality, with Kerry mentioning the possibility of a fox seeing it as perfect and easy prey for a quick meal. Evidently, Asha has become quite the hero, receiving multiple forms of praise and thanks online for her amazing actions.

The internet has gone crazy with the Golden Retriever saves baby Koala story. The image has also gone viral on many different social media platforms, contributing to the amount of people giving Kerry words of praise to pass onto her now celebrity dog.

What was the reaction of Kerry?

Golden Retriever Rescue Baby Koala - Golden Retriever Looking at The Camera
Source: Image from News.com.au in Australia

As mentioned, Kerry immediately found the entire situation humorous, as you would when you go out to find a koala riding your dog like a horse.

She talked about how it made her laugh due to her dog simply allowing this interaction to occur, despite it’s expression of confusion and query. She then got her phone out and snapped a few quick adorable photos for the whole world to enjoy. After the immediate comical reactions, however, Kerry then realized that something needed to be done about the small animal curled up in her confused dog’s warm fur.

She went to separate them, but was stopped by the koala, not wanting to leave its new-found, warm and cuddly friend.

“It wasn’t easy” spoke Kerry on the fact of separating them, due to the koala not wanting to leave the warm fur of Asha and putting up a fuss at the initial separation attempt. Kerry then went on to note that dogs might have a protective instinct within them, which is most likely why the koala didn’t want to leave.

Even after managing to separate the now best-friends, the koala continued to “Hiss and carry on” after being put in a protective warm blanket, a poor substitute it seems to the cosy fur of Asha. Kerry summed up this situation pretty well through mentioning how this situation was so incredibly unique to Australia, and how the koala would have been happy curled up in that warm golden fur all day.

Where is the Baby koala now?

Golden Retriever Takes Care of Baby Koala - Lady Holding Baby Koala
Source: Image from News.com.au in Australia

Kerry drove to her local vet with the koala, where it is now in a stable condition after being checked up. A koala carer who lives near Kerry is now taking care of this little koala that could, and is being strengthened before its release into the wild.

Before all this can occur however, many more tests need to go underway to make sure the koala is healthy and suitable for release, which could take a large period of time. Of all this, one things for sure.

Asha certainly did an astounding job in nursing this perfect little creature back to health, and she just might be getting a few extra doggy treats tonight!

Dog Saves Baby Koala Bear [Video]

Source: Video from Good News Daily YouTube

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