Curiosities

Reflections on the evolution of the dogReflections on the evolution of the dog

Reflections on the evolution of the dog

I write these lines after a long conversation with Dr. Alberto Palleroni, an expert in psychology and animal neurology at…

10 years ago
Wheelchair for fish?Wheelchair for fish?

Wheelchair for fish?

Yes, there are wheelchairs for fish, although in reality they lack wheels. There are made by hand by the fish…

10 years ago
Hope: A Story of a Paralyzed Dog with a Happy EndingHope: A Story of a Paralyzed Dog with a Happy Ending

Hope: A Story of a Paralyzed Dog with a Happy Ending

Marta Sitjà, the caregiver of a paralyzed dog named Hope, came to us in June 2013 in search of a…

10 years ago
Animal Police Service in the NetherlandsAnimal Police Service in the Netherlands

Animal Police Service in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is a country very aware of animal abuse. They have specialized police to prevent mistreatment and neglect against…

10 years ago
Dog helps its owner in a wheelchairDog helps its owner in a wheelchair

Dog helps its owner in a wheelchair

This story focuses on China. Mr. Fu, a humble 68-year-old shoemaker, contracted polio as a child. This causes him to…

10 years ago
Relaxing music for dogs and catsRelaxing music for dogs and cats

Relaxing music for dogs and cats

Did you know that music is a great ally when you need to relax a dog? It may sound strange…

10 years ago
How do I know if my dog is in pain?How do I know if my dog is in pain?

How do I know if my dog is in pain?

Luckily or unfortunately dogs don't talk, so sometimes it can be hard to tell if they're in pain. Fortunately, the…

10 years ago
He says goodbye to his dog by making an emotional animated shortHe says goodbye to his dog by making an emotional animated short

He says goodbye to his dog by making an emotional animated short

Cristobal Soto, a young Chilean designer, will make you cry with the tribute he has paid to his dog Rayita,…

10 years ago
Dog that to go to the park takes the bus aloneDog that to go to the park takes the bus alone

Dog that to go to the park takes the bus alone

Belltown, a city in Seattle (USA), is watching these last weeks as a 2-year-old farmer gets on and off the…

10 years ago
The new life of Derby, a dog with prostheses made with a 3D printerThe new life of Derby, a dog with prostheses made with a 3D printer

The new life of Derby, a dog with prostheses made with a 3D printer

The development of 3D printers is allowing very important advances in the field of medicine. Initially, this technology was used…

10 years ago