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Sometimes you get the dog you need. This is Ozzy.

#HowWeMet A few months earlier I had lost my best friend Jax a black lab mix another story. I went in to the shelter said I wasn't getting a dog and told them that I just wanted to look. I knew I didn't want another dog that looked like Jax and Ozzy didn't look like Jax. Look at that smile and those ears who wouldn't fall for him. He was almost a year old born sometime in October. He has been with me a year and keep me motivated to keep moving as I am going thru some health issues and have an active job. Jax would break up fights and Ozzy would jump in the middle of one and join in if I'd let him. Don't make me pick a favorite pet they were all special. Ozzy is the one I need at this time and I love him. I ask to see him next day I saw him and adopted him. Had to wait a couple of days so they could have him fixed at vet.

So I went for one cat, came back with two

Okay, I swear I was just going to look. But now there’s a kitten asleep on my sock and the other one is staring at the wall like he’s plotting something. I tried to move them and they both made that weird little chirp noise. I don’t even know if I’m allowed to sit on my own couch anymore. Anyway, ignore this, wrong chat lol. #Pets #Cats #life

Dog Hero: Killian Saves Baby from Abusive Babysitter (2013)

Back in 2013, a loyal dog named Killian proved that sometimes animals notice what humans can’t. Whenever the babysitter came over, Killian would growl, bark, and even place himself protectively between the baby and the sitter. His unusual behaviour made the parents suspicious, so they set up a recording device — and what they discovered was heartbreaking: the sitter was verbally and physically abusive toward their little boy. Thanks to Killian’s instincts and loyalty, the parents were able to stop the abuse before it got worse. Honestly, I think this story just shows how incredible dogs can be. They may not speak our language, but they definitely communicate in their own powerful ways. Killian wasn’t just a pet — he was a guardian, a true hero who probably saved that child’s future. It makes me believe even more that we should trust our pets when they try to warn us about something. #Dogs #UnexpectedResults #UnexpectedHistory #Responsibility

Three Little Shadows Found a Home 🖤

Just in time for Halloween, three tiny black kittens decided to move in — or rather, I found them living under my backyard porch. They were shy, wild little things at first, all big eyes and puffed tails. Now, after a few days of food, warmth, and gentle talking, they’re starting to trust me — one purr at a time. There’s something kind of magical about giving three “Halloween cats” a safe place to grow up. Guess my house just got three times luckier this spooky season 🐾✨ #CatLovers #BlackCatMagic #CatOwners

this is Jax he's my little sidekick

he's a good watch dog he watches everybody steal my stuff. ..

When God sends a gift

Came out of some trees and brush behind my shop with 10 inches of snow and ice on the ground. She only had about 3-4 inches of her tail left and it was bleeding. I fed her and she ran back to where she came from. She kept coming back to eat and finally allowed me to apply some triple antibiotic to her nub. I broke my dog from chasing her out of the yard. I had a yellow male and a feral female tuxedo already. She moved in the house the following spring. She is the only cat of the three still alive. She thinks she runs everything now. ❤️

Researchers at Kyoto University discovered dogs can judge human competence by watching people try to open treat containers. Dogs focused more on the successful person, showing they notice skill differences. 📍 Female dogs did this best, possibly thanks to their higher trainability and attention. And breeds like German Shepherds stood out for their problem-solving smarts. #DogBehavior #Science #Pets

He chased my bike like I owed him money

Okay so I was biking and heard this wild meowing, like, actually loud enough to cut through traffic. I look back and there’s this tiny cat just full-on sprinting after me. I stopped and he crashed into my shoe. He just sat there, breathing like a tiny engine, and stared at me like I was supposed to know what to do next. Anyway, he’s in my bathroom now. I think he stole my sock? nvm lol #Pets #Cats #life

Not every dog gets a fair start — but every dog deserves one. Still av and ready #DogLovers #PetParents #PuppyLove #FurBaby #PetCommunity #DogLife #CutePuppies #TrendingPets

I’m not entirely sure if he’s a cat or some unholy mix of a raccoon, a bear, and a middle-aged man.

That’s a middle-aged human man who clearly has zero qualms about how he looks after retirement. 🏖️😂 Shirt untucked, socks with sandals, and a confidence level that says, “Yes, I can rock this look, and yes, I will.” Honestly, it’s WEIRD. 💀✨ #Cats #CatBehavior #StrangeCat#CatLife