The Pet Patrol

08/08/2025

This is fantastic!!

08/08/2025

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MRI scans show a dog’s brain lights up the most when it smells its owner more than food or other dogs. The caudate nucleus, tied to love and reward, reacts powerfully, revealing that dogs don’t just know us, they deeply love us. To them, we’re family. Science now proves what every dog lover already knew: loyalty lives in their hearts.

08/05/2025

✈️ Yesterday morning, 189 dogs and cats left overcrowded shelters in Texas and Louisiana and touched down in New York, Maryland, and New Hampshire—safe, sound, and finally on their way to new beginnings.

This kind of lifesaving work doesn’t happen without a community behind it.

Thank you to our donors, partners, shelters, and flight crews who make every mission possible. You are the reason these pets now have a future filled with hope instead of fear. You are the reason they’re alive today.

❤️ From all of us at Wings of Rescue—thank you for believing in this work and donating, which fueled every mile we fly.

08/05/2025

A recent study suggests that individuals who talk to their dogs as if they were human may exhibit higher emotional intelligence (EI). Emotional intelligence encompasses the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions while empathizing with others.

The study, conducted by researchers exploring human-animal interactions, found that people who engage in anthropomorphic communication with their pets—attributing human-like emotions or thoughts to them—tend to score higher on EI assessments. This behavior reflects traits like empathy, self-awareness, and social skills, which are core components of EI.

When someone speaks to their dog as a person, it often indicates they are attuned to emotional cues, even in non-human companions. This practice fosters a deeper emotional bond, enhancing the individual’s ability to interpret and respond to feelings, a key EI trait. Such interactions may also serve as a safe space to express emotions, boosting emotional regulation.

Critics argue this could reflect projection rather than genuine empathy, but the study counters that it demonstrates emotional sensitivity. While further research is needed to explore causality, the findings highlight how pet interactions can reveal and nurture emotional intelligence, enriching human-animal relationships and personal growth.

08/05/2025

This baby needs a forever home!

08/04/2025

FOSTER/ADOPTER NEEDED 8/6/25
Millie 2 yr old female Cane corso!
Millie is incredibly sweet! Loves dogs, and is amazing with kids of all ages!! House and crate trained! Apply below!!!

https://apitbullrescue.org/

08/01/2025

08/01/2025

Grace, patience and a lot of love! ♥️

08/01/2025

07/31/2025

Dogs often tilt their heads when humans speak, not just because it looks cute, but for a practical reason. This behavior helps them better understand us. Tilting their heads allows dogs to adjust their ears and line of sight, making it easier to pinpoint where sounds are coming from and to focus on familiar words or phrases they’ve learned—like "walk," "treat," or their name. It’s a sign they’re trying to interpret human communication more clearly.