The Grateful Dogs Pack Life

07/25/2025

Treat time.

07/25/2025

It was me in a past life.

In a remarkable discovery deep within a cave in France, archaeologists found a trail of ancient footprints left by an 8- to 10-year-old child walking through the mud approximately 26,000 years ago. What makes this find extraordinary is the presence of paw prints beside the child’s, belonging to either a large dog or a wolf. This rare evidence offers a glimpse into one of the earliest known interactions between humans and canines.

The footprints suggest a shared journey, where the child and animal ventured into the dark, torch-lit cave together. This challenges previous assumptions about the timeline of dog domestication and indicates that the bond between humans and wolves or early dogs may have begun much earlier than previously believed. The behavior captured in these ancient prints hints at a moment of companionship, cooperation, or even trust.

This discovery not only deepens our understanding of human-prehistoric animal relationships but also paints a touching image of Ice Age life. It shows that the connection between humans and canines likely began long before the advent of agriculture or permanent settlements emerging instead from shared survival in the wild.

07/25/2025

Action!

07/25/2025

An old photo of Maverick from his days with the Black Sheep Squadron

07/25/2025

That’s a Friday vibe. Mav has grown into a champ.

07/25/2025

Friday crew is ready for the heat

07/25/2025

The importance of cat and dog videos. AI is here folks and it’s going to change everything. It’s an exciting time to be alive but the lines between truth and fiction are blurred and only going to get worse. One thing will remain real. Our dog videos. ❤️

07/24/2025

When there is no ball being played Mookie will wrestle. Annie and Johnny are her favorites

07/24/2025

Science just keeps proving things we already know.

According to a massive new study from Arizona State University, dogs that live with other animals live healthier, longer lives. And we’re not just talking about other dogs. Cats, chickens, goats, even the occasional ferret counts.

Dr. Noah Snyder-Mackler and his team analysed data from over 21,000 dog owners through the Dog Aging Project, and what they found is kind of wild. Social support was the biggest predictor of a dog’s health. Not the owner’s income. Not how big the house is. Not even how often the dog gets walked.

In fact, the impact of having animal companions was five times stronger than financial status. That’s right. A broke dog with a bestie is likely to be healthier than a lonely rich one.

These dogs showed lower disease risks, better physical mobility, and overall longer lives. It’s like nature's saying: “Hey, friendships matter more than fancy food bowls.”

And it makes sense. Just like humans, dogs are social creatures. They need company. They need interaction. They need to feel like part of a pack. Even if that pack includes a sassy cat who refuses to share the couch.

This doesn’t mean you need to go out and adopt a mini zoo. But if your pup seems lonely, maybe a companion could do more for their well-being than any supplement or vet bill ever could.

So yes, your dog wants cuddles and walks… but also, maybe a roommate.

The real secret to a long dog life? Friendship. Because even dogs know life’s better when you don’t do it alone.

07/24/2025

The bridge club 😂

07/24/2025

Sam in his natural habitat 😂

07/24/2025

Roll call