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It’s National Dog Day! Whether you think of today as simply another mark on the calendar or, instead, you embrace the opportunity to treat your pup extra special today … The Bark editors have rounded up some of their favorite gift ideas from artisanal treats to DIY projects to help you and your doggo celebrate being best friends. West Paw Freeze Dried Treats Some dog treats are simply too hard to source and challenging to produce on your own, so we turned to our friends at West Paw Design who are committed to the highest levels of sourcing and sustainable production methods. Their treats are made from quality ingredients, produced in the U.S. and free of preservatives and additives. These are great store-bought protein-based treats. Tags:  bark likes this diy lists from The Bark https://ift.tt/31tWa9m

Getting a dog is a delight, but it can also be a crash course with no real blueprint or comprehensive how-to guide. Things have a way of coming up. Curve balls are hurled your way. In four years with my dog, I’ve learned about a lot of things vets don’t mention during that first puppy check-up. 1. The meaning of mucus in dog poop A delightful topic, yes, but an important one. Dog owners know that poop is a barometer of a dog’s health . Next to blood, mucus in a dog’s poop is one of the scarier things you’ll encounter. But here’s what no one tells you: mucus in dog poop is not necessarily a sign of disease. Tags:  dogpatch New Dog tips wellness healthy living from The Bark https://ift.tt/31rtBt7

Most of us have a secret side that we don’t let the world see. Whether it’s a bizarre habit or an embarrassing interest, we’d prefer that it’s kept to ourselves. That’s exactly how Tula the Siberian cat felt when she went on to lead a double life. She was perfectly fine keeping her daytime routine a secret from her family, but now, the secret’s out. An employee at the local Toby Carvery left a note in the cat’s collar that alerted Tula’s mom about her whereabouts. As it turns out, she’d spent her days tricking humans into giving her extra food. Image: @tula_queencat/Instagram Tula’s Alter Ego Tula often wandered around on her own throughout the day. She had always been a curious cat with a love for meat, but her mom was never quite sure where Tula’s adventures lead her. That is, until recently. One day, the 11-year-old cat came home with a paper collar around her neck. It was a handwritten note that read “does this cat have a home” on one side and “always at Toby Carvery” on t...

Hooray for reunions! Sadly, too many cat parents and their kitties get separated. But the hard work and dedication of rescue groups and humane societies often saves the day, reuniting distraught cats and their equally upset humans. In a world full of bad news, good news is always welcome and the tale of Theron and Cutie Pie definitely lifts our spirits. In a recent Facebook post, the Bangor Humane Society told the story of their reunion, sharing Theron came to the shelter in hopes of finding “a cat to heal his heart”. His own beloved cat, a gray and white fluff named Cutie Pie, had disappeared not so long ago. With so much love still to give, Theron visited with the cats, pausing at the kennels and saying hello. But, at one kennel, he found a surprise. “He stopped to examine one of our friends a little more closely and when the cat turned to face him, Theron erupted with joy.” The post revealed , “THIS WAS HIS CUTIE PIE!!” Bangor Humane Society/ Facebook Surprise Reunion Le...

If you find yourself on Mero St. in Frankfort, KY, head into Sig Luscher Brewery and have a cold one. Chance are you’ll make a new furry friend too. But this tabby cat can’t hang out too long. She’s got a job to do. One cats have been doing for centuries. Dink hangs out in the taproom at Sig Luscher Brewery , “looking cute and sitting near you seemingly indifferent to whether or not you acknowledge her.” While certainly a friend to humans, Sig says vermin beware . “To you, she is the friendly barroom kitty, but to any mice trying to make a meal out of my brewing grains, she is a persistent and deadly guard with many notches in her belt.” Dink of Sig Luscher Brewery/ Facebook And Dink is certainly not the first of her kind. Cats have been protecting breweries since the time we know as Ancient Egypt. Guarding the Beer Grains, One of a Cat’s Most Important Historical Tasks Ancient Egypt Sig offers great facts when he says, “The oldest beer recipe we have is from Ancient Egypt. We...

Cats don’t always make sense. At least, not to us. Perhaps they have purrfectly logical explanations for their exploits, but what those are, we may never know. Until we solve the enigma that is the cat’s mind, our role is just to enjoy their feline antics as we serve their every whim. Plus, the photographic evidence of cat weirdness is too funny not to share. So, when viewing this gallery of broken cats, know you aren’t alone if you’re cat behaves in unexplainable ways. What’s Wrong with This Cat? Thanks to the Reddit group “What’s Wrong With Your Cat?” , cat parents can join together in laughter at the strangeness of kitties, like the Upside-Down Faucet Drinker… u/canberkpolat/ Reddit Kaputt has different ideas about what’s comfortable. In the human mind, comfort means blankies and pillows . But cats differ in this thought, sometimes stretching out in the weirdest of ways… @kaputtcat/ Instagram Umm, looks like all the parts are there, but this cat might be assembled wrong...

Thomas the cat looks a fine, upstanding tuxedo cat gentleman upon first glance. But, Thomas carries a secret. A burden that’s plagued him and his neighborhood for eight whole years . You see, Thomas is a klepto kitty. He can’t help nabbing laundry off the line. It smells so fresh and good, how can a cat resist? The best part of Thomas’s thievery, in his opinion? He brings home his lifted goods and offers evidence to his family because he loves them. Cat parents know its true, cats love to gift us with the occasional bird or mouse, or in Thomas’s case, the more than an occasional sock. It’s a way for kitties to show love. @thomasthewashinglinethief/ Instagram But, in the case of stolen laundry, the presents can leave the victim of the cat crime scratching their head in vexation. And after Thomas went on a two-day thieving binge in which he brought home nine pairs of socks, his family exposed him online in case anybody was fretting about their missing stuff. A Cat Tale of Purrlo...