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Question for Friday, January 22 2021

Fauna, a 4-year-old large mastiff-mix, was picked up as a stray and was generally ____ of her surroundings. She needed lots of socialization!

• Confident
• Assured
• Positive
• Scared & nervous – correct answer

While out for a walk, Fauna got loose again! Because she was so scared and nervous,she was impossible to catch... Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Thursday, January 21 2021

In what seemed to be fate, Louis, a neglected 3-year-old lab mix, who lost his ____ due to a serious infection, was adopted by a visually-impaired veteran.

• Hearing
• Eyesight – correct answer
• Taste
• Tail

Louis's first family didn't want to treat his eye infection, so he was left blind. But now he's been cared for & loved by a visually-impaired veteran & his family. Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Wednesday, January 20 2021

With some tricks on their ___, people managed to catch the Three-Snouted Doggo and the Catclops! How silly!

• Carpets
• Facebook profiles
• Belts
• Cameras – correct answer

See the fantastical pet photos people snapped with cool camera tricks. I can't pick a favorite! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Tuesday, January 19 2021

Kibble Plus costs a small amount of ____ a day ( $5 a month), doubles your kibble donation, & adds 1,000 pieces of kibble a month.

• $.10
• $.15
• $.17 – correct answer
• $.25

Not only does Kibble Plus cost a mere $.17 a day, but we'll also add an extra 10,000 pieces of kibble for every new subscriber! Click to Learn More! →

Question for Monday, January 18 2021

This necessary cleaning device can be a point of fear for our beloved pets. Its loud noise might cause our dogs to run in fear or even attack it.

• Broom
• Dishwasher
• Mop
• Vacuum – correct answer

The vacuum can be a pretty scary object if not introduced to your dog correctly. Be patient and remember these 9 tips when pulling out the vacuum next. Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Sunday, January 17 2021

Have a dog who is afraid of others or nervous in new scenarios? ___ works wonders as a technique to help Fido gain confidence!

• Social learning
• Obedience training
• Desensitization
• All of the above – correct answer

Force is never the answer, but social learning, training, & desensitization are perfect ways to help a shy dog come out of his shell. Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Saturday, January 16 2021

In which of these countries were dogs worshipped in ancient times?

• Germany
• Egypt – correct answer
• Italy
• Brazil

Anubis, often portrayed as a dog or a human with a dog head, played a vital role as guide & guardian of the dead in ancient Egypt!

Question for Friday, January 15 2021

In a touching reunion, this ____ had his puppy returned to him after his stint in Syria. He fed her sausages & spam & the two grew very close.

• Fisherman
• Soldier – correct answer
• Cowboy
• Farmer

U.S. Army Spc. Tyler Mosley took care of the puppy he named Daisy when no one else would. See their heartfelt reunion here! Click for Photos, Video & More! →

Question for Thursday, January 14 2021

Dog paws are so furry & agile – shouldn’t yours be, too? With these ___, you can have it all – warmth, style, & finger agility!

• Pet Lovers Hanging Solar Light
• Kitten Mittens Felt Catnip Toy
• Alpaca Fingerless Mittens – correct answer
• Cat Face Pajama Shorts Set

Our soft Alpaca Fingerless Mittens will keep your hands purrfectly warm and your fingers free. They're on sale & feed 35 shelter pets! Click for Photos & Special Offer! →

Question for Wednesday, January 13 2021

Want to help a stray dog? Watch for ___ body language, provide secure shelter, and have a vet ___.

• Aggressive; check for a microchip – correct answer
• Any; keep the dog
• Silly; post a craigslist ad
• All of the above

When helping a stray dog, always be mindful of aggressive behavior and have someone check for a microchip when possible! Pawesome tips!! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Tuesday, January 12 2021

Kiko is gaining lots of followers for the way she ____. She has a bizarre habit of craning her head back while striking a pose.

• Takes a walk
• Takes photos – correct answer
• Eats food
• Sits down

Kiko has many silly photos of her with her head squarely backward. It's no wonder this pup with tons of personality is gaining lots of followers. Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Monday, January 11 2021

After a pile of ____, Chris Hughes of the Mr. Mo Project, decided to build a maze for all of his senior rescue dogs.

• Snow – correct answer
• Cotton
• Laundry
• Pillow cases

After 32 inches of snow, Chris used the opportunity to build his rescue pups a maze & video record their reaction. Take a look! Click for Photos, Video & More! →

Question for Sunday, January 10 2021

Rufus is a handsome and accomplished mastiff. He appeared on America’s Funniest Home Videos and then racked up 54 million views while…

• Running in his sleep
• Saving a stranded dolphin
• Overwhelmed by the zoomies
• Teaching his little buddy to "sit" – correct answer

Rufus's little bro, Jet, is young enough to have a hard time focusing. Rufus made millions laugh by helping his mom teach Jet to sit! Click for Photos, Video & More! →

Question for Saturday, January 9 2021

Canis Major is a modern constellation in the southern central hemisphere. ___ wrote a poem about it from a dog’s perspective!

• Langston Hughes
• Robert Frost – correct answer
• Sylvia Plath
• Sappho

Robert Frost wrote Canis Major, celebrating "the great Overdog" constellation from the perspective of an "underdog." Give it a read!

Question for Friday, January 8 2021

A team of dam workers in Estonia spotted a young ___ stuck in the ice, rescued it, and let it cuddle with them on the way to the vet.

• Jack Russell Terrier
• Carpathian Shepherd Dog
• Wild wolf – correct answer
• Estonian Hound

The workers thought they rescued an affectionate dog - until he was identified by the veterinarian as a wild but clearly grateful wolf! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Thursday, January 7 2021

Corgis are smart, affectionate, loyal little dogs who aim to please. Last year, Pino the corgi started a video trend known as the ___!

• What The Fluff Challenge
• Snoot Challenge
• Maze Challenge – correct answer
• Go Fetch Go Challenge

Pino started the Maze Challenge, & can complete up to 10 levels! Some of her sweet corgi friends could use a little practice, though. Click for Videos & More! →

Question for Wednesday, January 6 2021

Mimi Ausland created Freekibble 12 years ago. Last year, she created ‘Free the Ocean’ to help clean our ocean & protect marine animals. It’s already removed _____ pieces of plastic from the ocean!

• 85,000
• 735,000
• 3.6 Million
• 13 Million – correct answer

Free the Ocean has removed 13 MILLION pieces of plastic, helping to protect marine animals endangered by plastic pollution. Every day you answer their trivia, they fund the removal of one piece of plastic! Check It Out! →

Question for Tuesday, January 5 2021

The Greenstein’s rescue dog, Penny, photobombed their family ____ this year. Their friends and family received the hilarious result in the mail.

• Portrait
• Painting
• Christmas card – correct answer
• Poem

Penny couldn't sit still for the family Christmas card pictures this year, but it doesn't matter -- just take a look at the resulting card! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Monday, January 4 2021

Cody Anderson got his ____ license at just 17-years of age so he could help transport pets that were at risk of being euthanized.

• Lifeguard
• Driver's
• Pilot's – correct answer
• None of the above

Cody got his pilot's license to help save dogs and cats that were at risk of being euthanized. See who he saved in his first flight! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Sunday, January 3 2021

A Corgi Is Born, A Splashy Place, and Won’t You Be My Corgi? Are all insta-famous ___ starring a sweet fluffy corgi named Maxine!

• Graphic novellas
• Impressionist paintings
• Movie posters – correct answer
• Hit singles

Maxine elicits (and returns!) smiles wherever she goes. Now, movie poster parodies starring the "fiercely fluffy corgi" have gone viral! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Saturday, January 2 2021

Which disease is the most common clinical condition among adult dogs, according to the American Veterinary Dental College?

• Thyroid
• Heart
• Liver
• Periodontal – correct answer

Many dogs begin to develop periodontal disease by 3 years of age. Make sure to talk to your vet about your dog's teeth & gums!

Question for Friday, January 1 2021

Size doesn’t matter when it comes to a dog’s protective nature, which includes ____ coming through the door slot!

• Pizza
• Mail – correct answer
• Cellphones
• Water bottles

Check out this tiny dog attacking the mail as it gets delivered. He even seems to know who the mailman is and waits patiently for it. Does your dog do this? Click for Video & More! →

Question for Thursday, December 31 2020

Homelessness is a major problem that impacts our ___ who may be suffering from mental or physical conditions. Some need to keep their animal companions close by!

• Cats
• School teachers
• Nurses
• Veterans – correct answer

Help us help those who protected our country by supporting homeless veterans & their pets. Now's the time of year when they need it most! See how you can give back. Click Here to Learn More! →

Question for Wednesday, December 30 2020

In a video that’s going viral, Sarah transformed her German shepherd’s dog crate into a beautiful ____ that looks almost good enough to eat!

• Snow cone
• Gingerbread house – correct answer
• Sugar cookie
• Sleigh

For her dogs, Stormi & Wolfie, Sarah completed her project of turning a dog crate into a gingerbread house, topped with "gumdrops" & "snow". Click for Photos, Video & More! →

Question for Tuesday, December 29 2020

Upon hearing that the Chesterfield County Animal Shelter found homes for nearly all their animals, Police Chief, Jeffery Katz, offered to ____ the remaining 3 dogs.

• Adopt the rest of
• Pay the adoption fees for – correct answer
• Bring toys to
• Give baths to

Police Chief Katz wants to see the rest of the shelter pets get adopted so he is covering the fees for the remaining dogs. What a good deed! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Monday, December 28 2020

Instead of seeing a baby Jesus lying in the middle of the ____, Nadia found a sleeping stray puppy. It was the perfect size for him.

• Movie theater
• Hammock
• Park
• Nativity scene – correct answer

Nadia was surprised to find a stray puppy as the center of an outdoor nativity scene. Even though she couldn't take the puppy herself, she had to do something! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Sunday, December 27 2020

It may not be the first breed you think of when you hear “hero,” but Max is an incredible ___ in Sussex who last year saved a girl’s life.

• German Shepherd
• Black lab
• Tonkinese
• Pit bull – correct answer

Pit bulls don't deserve their bad reputation. Max is proof of that; this sensitive soul saved a 14-year-old girl from near-certain death! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Saturday, December 26 2020

We all love classic dog films, especially during the holidays. Which of these famous dog movies both begins and ends on Christmas?

• Milo and Otis
• The Fox and the Hound
• Lady and the Tramp – correct answer
• Homeward Bound

You should absolutely watch them all again because they're great movies, but it's Lady and the Tramp that begins and ends on Christmas!

Question for Friday, December 25 2020

At some animal shelters, ___ motherless kittens and puppies can make the difference between life and death.

• Grooming
• Singing to
• Bottle feeding – correct answer
• Playing with

Bottle feeding orphaned kittens and puppies saves lives, but some shelters can’t afford the formula. We can help! Click Here to Help! →

Question for Thursday, December 24 2020

In an unlikely friendship, police dog, Mako, met some curious ____ swimming along a riverbank in Western Australia.

• Sharks
• Dolphins – correct answer
• Sea turtles
• Sea urchins

Mako was just as curious about the dolphins as they were about him. You can see this incredible interaction all on video! Take a look! Click for Photos, Video & More! →

Question for Wednesday, December 23 2020

For just ___ a day, you can sign up for Kibble Plus! We’ll double your kibble donation & donate a BONUS 10,000 pieces to hungry shelter pets.

• $0.17 – correct answer
• $0.25
• $1.50
• $2.00

It takes just 17 cents a day (or $5 a month) to generate a big impact on homeless animals. It all starts by signing up for Kibble Plus. Click for More! →

Question for Tuesday, December 22 2020

Kim nearly passed by Minnie because of her ____, but it was her face & sweet demeanor that tugged at her heart. Kim knew Minnie had to be hers.

• Color
• Fur
• Teeth size
• Age – correct answer

Minnie might have been looked over by others because of her age, but Kim knew she'd be the perfect fit after the loss of her other dog. Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Monday, December 21 2020

Even though Sansa was surrendered to AARF in deplorable conditions, barely able to walk, and heartworm positive, she continued to ____ at rescuers.

• Wag her tail – correct answer
• Cross her feet
• Lose her fur
• Cower in fear

Sansa is just half her weight and is in need of some serious emergency medical care, but this happy girl won’t stop wagging her tail. Take a look & see if you can help! Click to Help Here! →

Question for Sunday, December 20 2020

As you clean out your closet, you may find some ____. These hidden treasures could be keeping your pup warm & cozy!

• Dirty shoes
• Old sweaters – correct answer
• Holey curtains
• Unused bathmats

For many pups, winters are extra chilly. Learn how to recycle old sweaters into warm outfits for your dog, or even a needy shelter pup! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Saturday, December 19 2020

As dogs age, they can develop ___. Symptoms can include coughing & lethargy, but a vet will need an x-ray or echocardiogram to diagnose.

• Dilated cardiomyopathy – correct answer
• Cardiac dysplasia
• Cardiogenesis
• Atopic dermatitis

Dilated cardiomyopathy is more common in certain breeds like Great danes and boxers, but talk to your vet if you notice the symptoms!

Question for Friday, December 18 2020

Gracie’s skin was so infected that by the time she ended up in Gulf Coast Humane Society she had ____, a bacterial infection of the blood.

• Mange
• Distemper
• Influenza
• Sepsis – correct answer

Now that Gracie has received the proper care from her sepsis, her skin has healed and her fur has returned! She's loving her new life with her family, too! Click for Photos & More! →