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Top 10 Dog Movies

July 11, 2018 by Zeus Pets Leave a Comment

We all have memories of dogs throughout our lives, and many of those come from movies. Would you think a Golden Retriever would be playing basketball on the big screen? Or that you’d be choking up into tears seeing a dog get rabies?

They’ve gone all over the spectrum of emotions, and some were better than others. Here’s our top ten movie dogs!

Dog movie that will make you cry

10. Old Yeller

Drama/Adventure

This movie would be higher on the list if it hadn’t made this writer cry ugly for the first time. As a young traumatized viewer, my heart was torn from my body as I sat there balling. Old Yeller taps into some of the most strong human emotions we have.

Pain, grief, remorse and finally acceptance. Never would think a dog movie would tug at you like that, but it did. This is an excellent film demonstrating the bond between man and dog, also highlights that life can be pretty damn tough sometime.

9. Must Love Dogs

Romance/Drama

Relevant today as ever before, “must love dogs”. Yes, it’s a common dating checklist for people! This movie did not have good reviews but the theme had potential. It focuses on a woman struggling with divorce, and hopping back in the dating scene after.

After going through some trials trying to meet Mr. Right, refuge is found.. at a dog park.

8. Air Bud

Comedy

The movie boasts a budget of 3 million dollars and it pulled in 28 million at the box office. Air Bud is still fresh in our minds 20 years later. Who would greenlight a film about a dog playing basketball? It worked too! Shows what we know.

A movie with a young man attempting to deal with his fathers death, but he finds he real teammate in a Golden Retriever.

7. Fluke

Fantasy/Drama

This movie was out there. Roger Ebert gave it a thumbs up, despite much hate on rotten tomatoes. We liked it too. It focuses around a workaholic who doesn’t pay attention to his family. His wife and son both suffer. But after work one day while racing down the road, Thomas’s life comes to an end after a crash. it is then that he is reincarnated as a dog. Seems like a Fluke!

When he has to slow down and observe his family, it’s a second chance. Realization washes over him, priorities are realigned. It’s so easy to get lost in the grind that he had forgotten what was really important. Will he get a second chance?

Super Dog Movie

6. Bolt

Drama/Adventure

Bolt is a story of naivety and discovery. He’s a canine on the big screen, but he doesn’t realize it. Every day is new and amazing, and he has powers!

One day he is accidentally shipped to New York and never figures out he doesn’t have the secret stuff. Fake it till you make it, in a movie. We lot Bolt. Great film.

5. Beethoven

Drama/Comedy

A movie about a big doggy. St. Bernards can come close to 200lbs, so when this one gets adopted he muscles his way into the family. Beethoven is a lovable trouble maker, too big for his own good.

After an evil vet gets his sickly eyes on Beethoven, things get a little hectic. He does his fair share of trouble saving after all the trouble making.

4. 101 Dalmations

Drama/Crime

When we look back on this movie, it’s incredible how jacked up the plot is when you write it down. An evil fashionista needs a new outfit, so she wants 101 Dalmations skinned for her coat. That doesn’t sound too bad does it…wait what the hell?

This was a big budget film too, bringing in over 300 mil at the box office. Cruella De Vil didn’t end up getting her way thank goodness. Fashion has a price, her hair is better now we hope.

3. The Fox and The Hound

Drama/Adventure

A fox loses his mother and is taken in by a kind Widow. He becomes friends with the neighbors new dog, a hound. They are the best of friends, but not all is well. Their masters don’t approve and by nature, a fox and a hound are enemies. This story tugs at our heartstrings. It shows a parallel between Romeo and Juliet in the form of friendship instead of romance. What was pure, wasn’t meant to be. Or did they overcome their nature?

2. Homeward Bound

Drama/Adventure

Two dogs and a cat, an odd pairing for sure. Of course the cats name is Sassy. The story starts with the family of the pets setting up for their vacation. They leave them at a friends ranch, but before long the animals realize that they may be abandoned. Anxious, full of doubt, and wanting to get back home the animals decide to go on an adventure. A huge one. Through the California wilderness they set sails and we’re along for the ride. Highly recommended movie.

1. Lady and The Tramp

Drama/Romance

An uptown girl finds herself under the protection of a mutt when circumstances change at home. Her dog mom and dog dad had a baby, and she was no longer their baby anymore! This romance follows the story of an unlikely pair and their love story. Many memorable scenes and the most famous one of all, the spaghetti.

As their romance begins to develop, things take a turn. Will love find a way?

Let us know about your favorite dog movies and scenes, we would love to hear them 🙂

18 Scary Mythical Canines

May 28, 2018 by Zeus Pets 1 Comment

It’s the middle of the night, a howl bellows among the silence. The hairs on your arms call to attention, popping up signaling the eerie pulse that went through your body. That didn’t sound like a regular dog did it? Maybe it’s just a coyote..Next time you start to think of that, remember this list.

The Dire Wolf

The monstrosity of size that is the Dire Wolf is something to behold if you’re to believe tv. If you’ve ever watched Game of Thrones you’ll certainly be blown away in the few scenes that star these animals. But, what if we told you it was real? In case you didn’t know, the Dire Wolf actually existed.

Just a mere 10k years ago, these walked the earth. Maybe even your part of the earth if you live in the Americas. Here’s another shocker, the Dire Wolf isn’t that big. It was similar in size to the modern day wolf. The noticeable differences were in its larger teeth and greater bite force.

In all of the shaded states, dire wolf remains have been found. They didn’t like New York, but we can’t really blame them.

El Cadejo

The Cadejo, a fearsome depiction. If you come across this black creature in the night… it’s already too late. There are two varieties, one good and one evil. We like to think that these aren’t real. But if you take a minute to search the internet, the countless stories depicting sightings will send chills up your spine.

Some say it’s huge, some say it’s small. It enjoys lurking in the dark, waiting for you to pass by an alleyway. When you’re thinking of getting home, it’s thinking of ripping you to shreds.

That is, unless it’s the white Cadejo. This is the good version meant to protect people in all situations. The white Cadejo will protect you and guide you back to safety. Even taking pity on drunks. A balance to its demonic counterpart.

Fluffy

No normal Wizard encountered as many situations as Harry did at Hogwarts. One of the most terrifying experiences he had was running into Fluffy. The three headed beast snarling from its mouth. Can you imagine how much food it would take to keep this thing satisfied? Harry didn’t want to find out.

Originally, this dog belonged to Hagrid(of course). Its weakness was being unable to stay awake when music was played. Fluffy was famous enough that he has his own lego piece.

Fluffy was undoubtedly inspired by Cerberus, the hound of Hades. In Greek mythology this dog guards the gates of the Underworld so the dead can’t leave. Cerberus is a little less doggish though, having a snake for a tail. After Harry was able to get past it by playing a flute, Dumbledore sent it back to Greece. Poor Hagrid, maybe next time he’ll be more careful.

The Giant Devil Dingo

Aborigines speak of a dingo on the flats of Australia. The Giant Devil Dingo had bright red eyes, it was the size of an elephant and would stalk its territory at night.

During the day it was never seen. But, if it was dusk or fog was thick sometimes the flash of its eyes would penetrate just long enough for you to know you were dead.

Keelut

In Inuit mythology exists the Keelut. This hairless beast is rumored to erupt from the underworld when it feels the need. It resembles a dog, with very sharp teeth and a long snout. Appearing very mangey. It’s hairless, except for its feet. The reason for this is to hide its tracks. Giving it the advantage of being impossible to track.

According to folklore, it feasts on the dead. And if you happen to see it, your death may be coming soon. Thought to be a foreshadowing of your doom, the Keelut won’t outright kill humans. But, it will feast on your remians.

Laelaps

A Mythological Greek Dog, the Laelaps skill was hunting. Never once did she fail to catch her prey. Zeus gifted the dog to Europa and was eventually given to Cephalus. The task was to hunt the Teumessian fox, who could not be caught.

Since the Laelap never failed to catch her prey and the Teumessian could not be caught, a paradox was in effect. They were stuck in an infinite loop of their gifts, making fate collide in a stalemate. Because of this, Zeus had to intervene. He cast both to stone and made them constellations.

Moddey Dhoo

A phantom black hound. The Moddey Dhoo haunted the Peel Castle within the UK. Legends come from Manx culture. Described as a large black hound with curled hair. He would be seen in every room and at night would lay in the guard chamber. At first the guards were stricken with horror, but eventually became accustomed to its appearance and lost their fear.

One night a guard decided to lock up the castle gate by himself instead of the usual pair system. Drunk and gutsy, he used the haunted passage to deliver the keys to his captain after he was done. His fellow comrades heard noises and went to his aid. He was found speechless and unable to share what had happened. Three days later he was dead. This was the last time the haunted passageway was ever used, and also the last time the Moddey Dhoo was seen.

Church Grim

One particular Christian Church has the protection of a spirit. The Church Grim is most often spotted in a dog like shape, but has the ability to take other forms if it so wishes.

This spectral beast would guard the churchyards from any who would desecrate it. From the devil to a thief. Because of this, it was a custom to bury a dog alive under the cornerstone of a church as a sacrifice. A terribly cruel and superstitious practice. With the purpose of using its ghost for protection.

It wasn’t only dogs used for sacrifices; lambs, boars, pigs, and horses were also used. During funerals the priest could tell whether the dead was going to heaven or hell by seeing the grim from the churchtower.

Cù Sìth

This mythical(or real) dog has origins from Scotland. According to legends it is the size of a bull. Owning paws that are the same size as a Grizzly Bear’s. It roams the cliffs in the Highlands, blending in with its earthy mane.

Known to foreshadow death, the Cù Sìth arrives to let you know your time in this world has ended. He takes your soul and gives it safe transport to the afterlife.

A silent hunter by choice, not necessity. At times on the isles of Scotland he would announce his presence in a burst of three reverberating howls. They would broadcast for miles so that even those at sea could hear. If you don’t reach safety by the third howl, you’re overcome with terror and it spells your doom.

Moro

Over 20 years ago a magical film was released by Studio Ghibli by the name of Princess Mononoke. In it, Moro was featured. The God of the Wolves, she is an intelligent and keen animal. Able to speak the language of humans and understanding of the tricks we play.

Moro leads a wolf tribe and is a protector of her forest. Her ultimate purpose is to protect the Forest Spirit. All around her humans are destroying her land for building weapons and polluting the earth. This fills her with resentment and hatred. Despite all this, she adopts an abandoned human baby as her own and raises her. Beneath her hatred, she’s a kind soul.

Failinis

Failinis, the invincible hound. In Irish literature this dog was showered with gifts. He couldn’t die in battle, caught every prey it encountered, and was able to change water into wine by bathing in it. We hope it was red and we think Jesus has some competition.

The mythical dog was given as a gift in reparations to the children of Tuireann for the slaying of Cian.

Freybug

A ginormous black dog of hellfire. Freybug has lava flowing through his veins. He is said to have roamed in Norflok. In recorded history, the first mention of Freybug came all the way in 1555. A fearsome recollection of this dog exclaims that it would wander around country roads, searching for travelers.

Shisa

Not all mythical dogs are out to get you, and the Shisa is an example of that. A ward instead of a terror. In Chinese culture they’re seen as a cross between lion and dog. The legend of the Shisa relates that an emissary returned from a voyage. His gift to the king was a necklace decorated with the figure of the Shisa. The king liked this token.

At a port nearby a village was frequently terrorized by a sea dragon. It would eat the villagers and damage their property. The king happened to be visiting the village one day when these events unfolded. All the townspeople ran for safety. But the local priest had foreseen that the king must hold his figure to the dragon. When he did, a giant roar shook the dragon and the surrounding village. After this, a boulder fell from the sky and crushed the terrorizing dragon’s tail. So that he was unable to move and causing him to die.

Psoglav

Here’s another multi faceted creature. The Psoglav had a human body, horse legs, and a dog’s head. They origins are from Croatia, Bosnia, and Montenegro. People described them as living in darkness or caves, they avoid the sun just like a vampire. Only in the cover of night to they come out to creep. If there is a mystical creature that reminds me of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” on this list, this is it. Minus the horse legs.

They’re cannibals and have been spotted digging up corpses from graves to eat them. On the Istrian peninsula of Croatia there have been many sightings of what people say is the dreaded Psoglav.

Qiqirn

Our second feature from Inuit mythology, the Qiqirn is a large white dog that terrifies their tribe. Large, bald, and frightening. It causes people to flee from it, but it’s just as afraid of the people that find it scary.

The only places it has hair is on its feet, ears, mouth, and the tip of its tail. Humans can’t approach it without having a seizure and the only way to make it leave is to shout its name. It gravitates to snow and light colored areas to make it easiest to blend in. When it haunts the Inuits it doesn’t do it to kill, and they are confused as to why it’s scared of them as well. Some think it may be a trapped spirit of a former Inuit who is living out their sentence after death. Stuck in purgatory.

Raijū

The Thunder Beast. The Raiju is from Japanese mythology. Shaped like a wolf but holding no true form, its body is pure lightning. When it leaves a settled form it can fly about as bolts of lightning to wherever it pleases.

He’s the companion of the Shinto god of lighting. Normally, you have nothing to worry about with The Thunder Beast. Unless there’s a storm.

During a thunderstorm he gets a little ticked off and starts leaping through fields, trees, buildings, and houses. When a tree is split down the middle in Japan, you can bet that it was the work of the thunder beast. Its bark is the sound of thunder. The Raiju is a popular figure and has been featured on Naruto.

Axehandle Hound

Some people just get all the looks. Tales of this creature have gone back as far as the 1930s in America. The axehandle hound was said to reside in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We’re not sure how it eats but we are sure that Jack Torrance from the Shining would have loved this dog.

Its diet consists of handles of axes which have been left unattended. We’ve been staring at this picture of the axehandle hound trying to figure out how it opens its mouth and eats things, but we’re not quite sure of the logistics. Maybe that’s why we haven’t heard of this folklore dog in a while.

Oude Rode Ogen

This story originates in Flanders, Belgium. The same place as the Bouvier des Flanders, a beautiful low maintanence dog breed you can read about here.

This story began in the 17th century. Children were going missing in Flanders. The culprit was thought to be a cannibalistic shape shifter. People claimed to see a large naked black figure running away after an attempt to kidnap a girl.

Attempts to shoot the fleeing suspect failed. When someone matching the description was seen in a nearby town, they killed him without trial. Ever since, a ghostly dark figure with red eyes has been seen wandering. Parents use the tale to scare their children into making their bedtime. Saying they’d be eaten alive by the ghost. Whenever someone saw it they were left deaf, mute and blind.

Cadejos: Gigantic Dogs of Good & Evil

May 28, 2018 by Zeus Pets Leave a Comment

This is a post from our friends at Mexico Unexplained, detaling the Cadejos. A mystical dog like creature. We proudly present, the legend of the Cadejos. If you’d like to learn more or purchase a book detailing the mysteries of Mexico, you can visit the site http://mexicounexplained.com or their youtube channel. Written by Robert Bitto.

The year was 2012. In the Zona Rosa section of San Salvador, the capital city of the Central American nation of El Salvador, an urban revival of sorts was taking place. In a place known for its museums, cafes and “garden city” feel, new businesses were moving in and living spaces were being created out of old buildings to accommodate the artists, young urban hipsters and those Central American forward thinkers who wanted to experience something new. Amid the fusion sushi places and new cosmopolitan discotheques, a brew pub emerged, inspired by the relatively new craft beer movement in the United States. The logo of the new brewery featured a red-eyed, snarling, dog-like creature. Anyone who came to the new business knew why the brewery chose that image. The name of the brew pub and the name of the animal were the same: El Cadejo. This Central American business may be the first microbrewery in the world to have named itself after a cryptid, or legendary creature. The stories of the Cadejo range from the country of Nicaragua, through El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala, all the way to the state of Chiapas in southern Mexico. The specifics of this creature and the stories about it are varied across the many countries and terrains of its supposed habitat. Most cryptozoologists, or those who seek to discover and describe previously unknown animals, dismiss this creature and believe that the Cadejo is merely the stuff of legend. Many Mexicans and Central Americans who have actually seen the Cadejo would argue this point.

The Cadejo has been described in several ways. It’s usually a big, doglike creature with hooves of a deer and abundant fur. It runs more like a deer than a dog. It has been spotted in both rural areas and highly urbanized settings. There is a black version and a white version. The black version can be broken down into three different types, which often cause the cryptozoologists to dismiss the Cadejo out of hand.

The first kind of black Cadejo is the most supernatural of the three darker ones. It is often described as a pure manifestation of evil and may even be the devil himself taking an earthly form to conduct his nefarious business on earth. It appears as a huge black dog with glowing red eyes and may be accompanied by the smell of sulfur. It is often described as having a thick, glowing metal chain around its neck which some language scholars believe gives the creature its name. In Spanish, the word “chain” is “cadena,” and from this we get the word “Cadejo.”

This type of Cadejo never attacks a person but appears to terrorize the victim by its mere appearance or may present the person with visions of hell or other scenes of death and destruction. In one account of this type of creature, a teenage boy named Santiago encountered a Cadejo that showed him a beautiful tree being consumed by hellfire. Santiago believed that the vision was a sign to help him to stop drinking and to serve as a warning for him to stop disobeying his mom. This first type of creature, while not threatening physically, is usually a bad omen and may predict a horrible event in the person’s life. Usually the witness is left with feelings of post-traumatic stress and they are reluctant to speak of their experiences. Sometimes prayer or the showing of religious objects, such as a cross, may cause the creature to slowly back off and disappear. Another precaution to take when coming across this type of Cadejo is to stand with your feet together so that the creature doesn’t run under your legs to whisk you off.

The second version of the black type of the Cadejo is the most troublesome of all versions. It is more like a wild dog or wolf than anything else. When a person comes upon this manifestation, it may mean a fight to the death. The creature may appear first in the shadows making noises to alert the victim of its presence for reasons of pure terror and to generate a feeling of demoralization in the victim. When the Cadejo senses an intense level of fear, it will go in for the kill. Prayer and religious objects have no effect on this second type of creature and a human cannot kill it. The only thing that can save a victim from certain death is the intervention of the white type of Cadejo to be discussed later.

The third type of back Cadejo is the least powerful of all the manifestations. It is said to be a combination of the second lethal version and a real dog. Because it is a mortal hybrid, it can be killed, although it is difficult to do so. This type of creature, surprisingly, does not bite its victim; rather, it kicks and pecks at the person with its snout.

While causing little physical harm, this harassing interaction with the Cadejo can make the human go mad. If this third version is killed, it is said that its body rots very quickly and disappears within minutes. On the ground where it dies, according to legend, nothing will ever grow as it has left a “stain of evil.” Religious objects or prayer can ward off this creature. One who encounters this third type can also try another trick: the potential victim can spit in his own hand and offer it up to the Cadejo. If the creature licks the palm of the potential victim, it is a sign that everything will be okay and the human does not need to fear the Cadejo.

In addition to the three kinds of black Cadejos, there exists a white one. The white one is benevolent and is described as having fluffy, downy-like fur and light blue eyes. This big canine is more of a protector and appears when needed, usually at night, often to guide a person out of trouble. It is also the only thing that can protect a person from the second and most dangerous type of black Cadejo. It is a human’s only real defense against the most malevolent black form of this type of creature. The white Cadejo, according to some legends, doesn’t even eat meat like a normal canine. Instead, it eats the small bell-like flowers that grow in the mountains of southern Mexico and throughout Central America. Some believe that the white Cadejo is not an animal in the strictest sense but more of a benevolent spirit that shows up to help in times of distress.

In a popular story about the white Cadejo, a man named Juan repeatedly returned home at midnight from a long day at work to see a huge white dog hanging around his house. Juan had a wife and small children and sometimes was concerned for the well-being of his family because he spent so much time away. Whenever Juan would see the dog and try to get close to it, it would shake, wander off a bit and then disappear. One day Juan tried following the dog, and when he got closer to it, he touched its paw and the big white dog opened its eyes and began talking. Juan was frightened. The dog said, “I am leaving. You don’t need my help anymore.” Juan asked, “What help?” and the dog replied, “I was sent from Heaven to protect you and your family, but you have showed me that you no longer need my protection.” The white dog then just closed his eyes and died, at which point Juan buried him.

To date, no bones or other physical evidence has come to light to prove the existence of the Cadejo as a real, living, breathing being. So, investigators of strange creatures usually dismiss the Cadejo as just a legend. Legends are based on something, as is often repeated, so what would explain this phenomenon? Critics often cite the many instances of the Cadejo being seen while a person is intoxicated and dismiss the whole idea of the creature as coming from an impaired mental state combined with stories previously heard by the witness or “experiencer.” Investigators are still left with the “stories previously heard.” Where did those stories come from? It appears as if the whole Cadejo legend is a blend of the pre-Columbian and the Hispanic/European belief systems.

The indigenous of the area believed that people were connected to a spirit animal and that the animal was also a protector. In the white Cadejo we see this, along with the Catholic concept of the guardian angel. This creature is thus a blend and serves to bridge two cultures. The black Cadejo counterpart also may have its pre-Spanish origins in the Nagual, a snarling, upright dog-like creature present in nearly all of the ancient Mesoamerican cultures from the Maya to the Zapotecs to the Aztecs. For an explanation of the Nagual, please see Mexico Unexplained episode # 36. The combination of the Nagual with European Christian devil imagery is very apparent. The malevolent black Cadejo has hooves, it smells of sulfur and may threaten its victims with images of a very Catholic hell. Like most stories about the devil coming to earth, the stories surrounding the Cadejo are cautionary tales. Don’t go out and get drunk, don’t stay out too late, don’t wander away too far from home and don’t disobey your parents. From this perspective, the Cadejo is a very interesting study in social control and serves to keep certain members of the believing population in line.

Man Adopts Police Dog – Amazed That It Keeps Finding His Weed

May 22, 2018 by Zeus Pets Leave a Comment

Sometimes you have to point to the sky and say, ” you can’t make this stuff up.”

After coming across this article on reddit, we’ve come to the conclusion that people are funny.

If you can’t see the post, this is what it says.

“My friend is a dog lover, he also lives in Colorado. Recently he adopted a police dog who was injured on the job. The dog in question was a drug dog. The problem my friend is and is the dog keeps getting into his weed. Its always kept up, but the dog constantly gravitates towards his weed.

Is there anyway to untrain a dog from doing what it was trained to do?”

The way drug sniffing dogs are trained involves giving them a smell, and then associating a reward with it. So this dog has been giving treats or toys through training for MONTHS just to pick out this specific smell.

The actual post can be seen here

A kind dog lover who lives in Colorado and smokes weed realized he’s in a weird situation when the dog keeps going bonkers over finding his weed.

USNAVY9 Offers an insightful comment, “Former K9 handler here. If their response isn’t harming anything, then I suggest giving a positive verbal reward when they give a response. Really the only way to actively “Detrain” a dog is to negatively influence the dog after each response. That dog has been taught detection from an incredibly early age, and attempting to stop them from doing their job will just end in a depressed dog. If you REALLY want it to go away, as in it’s causing problems or the dog is negatively responding to the odor, then when they respond and sit (indicating a positive response on the odor,) completely ignore him. Don’t look at him, don’t talk to him, just act as if he doesn’t exist. Give it some time and he will realize there is no reward for his search, thus he will “detrain” himself.

Take good care of him/her, handlers like me never get the chance to take our partners home, you’re one lucky dude.”

The Year Of The Dog(Chinese New Year)

February 20, 2018 by Zeus Pets Leave a Comment

10 Interesting Facts and Traditions On Chinese New Year

WOOF WOOF, until February 2019, it will be year of the dog! We felt an obligation around here to examine the Chinese New Year.

#1 It’s a fifteen day tradition

Starting at Midnight, the party begins. People start cracking off fireworks and other explosive delights in celebration of the New Year. The main theme of the first day despite the festivities is to pay homage to your elders.

#2 Everything Shuts Down

“Made in China, oh wait I just promised 400 orders of.. stuff!” For about three weeks all production stops. You can imagine how this affects businesses. The biggest industry is the production of goods for export, so there are many good stories online of this ruining peoples livelihoods for a bit.

#3 It’s Not The Same Day Every Year

It’s a Lunar New Year. This means the moon decides when the party is happenin’. Anywhere between the 21st of January and the 20th of February. It’s decided by the new moon that appears between these dates.

#4 Red Letter Envelopes

You’ve heard of the power tie in the USA? In Asian countries red is used for something a little bit different. It’s a symbol of good luck and celebration. During Chinese New Year’s little red envelopes are passed among relatives and friends, and they’re filled with cold hard cash.

#5 It’s Freaking HUGE

Imagine a place with nearly 5 times the population of the USA. Now imagine them partying. That’s Chinese New Year. 1.4 Billion People.

#6 There’s good eatin’

They have their own special New Year’s Cake. Called the “niangao”. A sticky rice snack that looks freaking delicious. We really like the meaning behind the food. That is to raise oneself taller. Basically, keep going and improving. Similar to the Japanese concept of Kaizen.

#7 Gifts(In Addition to the Red Envelopes)

You thought money was enough? Well, when the fat wad of cash is weighing down your pants and your face is stuffed with niangao, expect grandma to slap you in the gut with a present! Doesn’t this sound delightful? It’s usually food, too.

#8 They Have Their Own Song

In other parts of the world you might hear a scream, “Happy New Year!” That’s not the case in China. Translated in English as ,”New Year’s Good, YA”.

The lyrics: Happy New Year! Happy New Year! Happy New Year to you all! We are singing; we are dancing. Happy New year to you all!

We like it 🙂

#9 Brand New Clothing

You have to look fresh on New Year’s in China. Red is a common color all over the country during this time, but the clothing is usually brand new. A symbol of prosperity.

#10 It’s also called The Spring Festival

Many other countries join in on the celebration. They can’t call it the Chinese New Year can they? So they rebrand it! Things like ,”Lunar New Year”, “New Year Festival”, and “Spring Festival”.

FAQ about Chinese New Year

Why chinese new year is celebrated

Similar to New Year’s in other parts of the world, Chinese New Year’s is celebrated because of a calendar turning over. However, they use a Lunar calendar for this celebration. So, to us it might seem off but it’s only because they’re using a different metric!

How chinese new year is celebrated

By paying homage to the ancestors, giving gifts, celebrating the past and the future!

Along with food, there’s a lot of food.

Where chinese new year originated

A really really long time ago is the simple answer. Like, before dvd.

It is said to have started during the Shang Dynasty. Around 1700 BC. However, there is no true proof of the exact time it started!

One Man Raised Two Cats into Their 30s

February 7, 2018 by Zeus Pets Leave a Comment

Bacon, eggs, broccoli, and coffee. This diet was the fuel of two of the longest living cats ever recorded. Grandpa was 34 years old, and Creme Puff lived to be 38.

Jake Perry of Austin, Texas is an interesting man. A plumber by trade, he loves cats. Raised on a farm that had many, they are the type of pet he gravitated to. Talking about allergies and how some people can’t own them he says, “God makes each kind of critter for your choice”.

Buffy the Vampire is the name of one of his cats. Which is perfect, because they never seem to die in his care and they like to bite! His love is obvious, he even built a theater for them.

What does it all have in common though? Plenty of people love their cats. Plenty of cats die young still. The only thing that stands out to us is the diet. You can see Jake talk about it here