From an indoor cat checking out the yard for the very first time to a dog’s completely relatable response to needing to walk in the heat, we enjoy seeing animal shenanigans from worldwide.
But we likewise ask our readers to share their preferred animal pictures and videos for our weekly Pet of the Week lineup.
If you desire your animal to be part of the Pet of the Week, do not forget to follow the guidelines at the end of this story.
Winner
Our Newsweek Pet of the Week is Cash, a white Persian cat who copes with owner Lisa Crowell in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Crowell sent Newsweek an amusing and somewhat scary video of Cash on his hind legs after having his fur shaved. The video may simply make you leap.
“Cash will not let me comb his hair, so I need to shave him,” Crowell informed Newsweek. But she included that, in spite of looks in the video, Cash is absolutely nothing however charming.
“He is a snuggle bug,” said his owner.
While in basic it is not suggested to shave a cat, in many cases it can be needed. If a cat’s fur ends up being badly matted, it can trigger pain, skin inflammation and even infection. Other medical factors like dealing with a skin problem or injury might need shaving, too.
Another reason that cats are often shaved is because of heat intolerance. Some types with especially long or thick coats, like Persians, can have a hard time to control their temperature level in hot environments. In this circumstance, a veterinarian might advise a partial or complete shave to help keep them cool.
If you are thinking about shaving your cat, it is constantly a good concept to consult your vet or expert groomer who can offer recommendations.
Finalists
Our very first finalist today is 17-year-old Woodgie the cat, who had an uncommon start in life.
Living in Verona, New Jersey, with Kathy Pearlman, Woodgie discovered her method to the family as a small kitten.
“My youngest child, Elysha, had a friend whose grandma saved a family of cats from a next-door neighbor who intended to ‘eliminate them,'” Pearlman informed Newsweek. “She didn’t have room to keep them, so Elysha’s friend got them.
“Woodgie was the runt of the litter, and Elysha fell for her. She brought her home with the pledge that her partner would take her due to the fact that he already had a cat. A couple of weeks later on, they separated. Elysha informed me, as her mother, she’d look after Woodgie. Then she fulfilled the man of her dreams, and they relocated to a home, which, obviously, didn’t permit cats.”
Instead of moving, Woodgie remained right where she was—which’s where she’s been for the last 17 years, where she is enjoyed and constantly prepared for cuddles.
The next finalist today is Fuzzy the cat, who embraced his owner Schuyler Alf 3 years earlier.
Living in West Central Wisconsin, the 4-year-old cat is truly into feather-wand toys and checking out outdoors.
“My preferred aspects of Fuzzy are his outbound character, the level of convenience that he has in my house—in spite of being born a barn cat,” Alf informed Newsweek.
“The day that I initially fulfilled him, I could not get him out from below my feet. Every action I took, he was below my feet, continuously tripping me. But reviewing it, I would not have had it any other method,” Alf said.
Last however absolutely not least is Shelby, a rescue dog discovered in the state of Georgia.
Now living in North Carolina with owner Roland Guay, Shelby enjoys treking and unwinding with her family.
“She was discovered in the state of Georgia, pregnant and heartworm positive. She was rescued by Happy Puppy Rescue. After delivering and feeding her own litter, she went on to feed another dog’s litter,” Guay informed Newsweek.
“The mom would not feed her pups, however Shelby had plenty to spare. My other half and I resided in Florida and chose to foster her for 2 weeks. After one week, I informed my other half, ‘We’re embracing Shelby.'”
The couple fell for the sweet puppy, and they have actually been together as a family since.
Do you have amusing and cute videos or images of your animal you wish to share? Send them to [email protected] with some information about your buddy, and they might appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
