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  \picha6.jpg" German shepherd Eiko is enjoying retirement life while inspiring his owner to follow in his search-and-rescue footsteps. Devon O'Brien first met when Eiko was a search-and-rescue dog under the care of O'Brien's partner's mother. From that day forward, she knew Eiko was the one. "Basically, since the day I met him, I was gunning for him," O'Brien tells Daily Paws. "Like, OK, whenever he retires, he's coming to live with us. I'm taking him. This is going to be my dog." Eiko took his job very seriously, but because of his dedication, he sustained some injuries. It became time for the hard-working dog to begin his well-deserved retirement, and O'Brien finally got to take him in as his "retirement home." O'Brien was warned that working dog Eiko wasn't going to act like a typical pet who would cuddle on the couch, but that didn't scare O'Brien off. When it became time for Eiko to start his new l

 For all we know, Ivy still hasn't come inside. Bernese Mountain dog stands outside on deck in the snow and won't go inside Bernese Mountain dog stands outside on deck in the snow and won't go inside Ivy the Bernese mountain dog has decided to make the most of it. Berners very famously love snow, and Ivy epitomizes that affection in a TikTok posted to her account (ivytheberner) earlier this week. It's snowing in Massachusetts and her owner wants her to come inside after six hours. That, as it happens, is an unreasonable request. Ivy had her owner bring her dinner out there, so she's not going to return to the too-warm house just because it's bedtime. When he opens the door and tries to coax her in, she just stares at him. It's midnight. She eventually drops into a playful stance several times and offers a few teensy barks, but by the end of the 42-second video, she's still happily outside. That TikTok has earned more than 14.1 million views so far, but w

 golden retriever laying in front of car trying to make owners unable to go to a wedding

 From classic to celeb-inspired and funny to food-based, this list of cute cat names is sure to inspire your naming adventures. Whether your cat is white, black, gray, orange, or something in between, the sweet little ball of fur deserves a cute cat name that fits just right. And you should have fun brainstorming the purr-fect name for your kitty! Consider naming your male or female cat after something or someone you already love. Look to your favorite TV shows and movies for inspiration, for instance. Are you (or your kiddos) a fan of "Sesame Street"? How about Elmo or Ernie? Do you love Disney or Pixar movies? Olaf or Nemo might come to mind as cute Disney-inspired cat names. Actors', musicians', and sports stars' names—both first and last names—are a wealth of inspiration: Oprah or Winfrey, Bruno or Mars, Tiger or Woods. Funny cat names like those inspired by the grocery store's produce section (Celery, Blueberry, Peaches) or junk food (Nugget, Taco, Oreo)

 Cats purr for a variety of reasons. Here's what you need to know about why cats purr and what your cat may be telling you when her motor is running. Your cat's motor is running. You can hear him purring even though he's across the room. Why do cats purr? And why does he purr so loudly? Is he happy? Maybe. But he could also be trying to get your attention, or he could be distressed. Cats make a purring sound by controlling the airflow as they breathe, using the muscles in their larynx and their diaphragm. Fun fact: Domestic cats aren't the only cat species that purr. The bobcat, cheetah, and lynx also purr. Purring starts days after birth. Kittens purr and knead when they are suckling, and Momma Cat might purr then too. This may be one way kittens communicate the need to continue nursing; Mom will be able to hear and feel the purr. The kitten is sort of saying, "Hey, I am still here. Don't move!" or "I LOVE this!" We don't always know for sur