Stop and Frisk for Poo Bags in London Borough? It Doesn’t End There
Dog walkers could be fined £100 for not cleaning up after their pooches, and stop-and-frisk laws are being considered. Say what? Nobody enjoys stepping in dog poo. In fact, it’s one of the most irritating things that can happen during your day, and getting rid of the smell can be near impossible. We get that stray dogs are unattended and that occasionally dog walkers run out of poo bags. But far more frequently, it’s dog owners that just don’t give a crap about, well, their canine’s crap. It’s gotten to the...
6 Insights on the H in HASS. Please Join This Urgent Conversation
H is for Human. It’s the letter at the beginning of, and it’s the heart of, the Human Animal Support Services project. Human welfare and animal welfare are deeply intertwined. When people and pets are separated, it often comes down to human issues such as financial struggles, eviction, job loss, or health issues—even if in and out of animal welfare, this connection hasn’t always been front and center. It’s time we make them front and center. “If an animal is in a certain condition outside, the...
5 Best Dog Beds for Back and Joint Problems
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Best Portable Dog Fences: Reviews & Buyers Guide
Let’s say your family wants to plan a day at the park, a drive across the country, or a camping trip. Whatever the scenario, you would like to feel secure knowing your dog is safe and sound. Leashing your dog is useful sometimes, or keeping them in a small crate, but that often becomes impossible. Here’s where a portable dog fence becomes a must-have for the furry friend in your life. The best portable dog fence provides pets freedom of movement and a chance to get fresh air without getting lost or injured. Certain...
How these Open Arms Challenge winners improved their community engagement
Community engagement is a key part of becoming a more welcoming and inclusive animal organization. As we prepare for the 2023 Open Arms Challenge (Registration ends January 30th!), we’re sharing some of the stories from the winners of the last Open Arms Challenge in 2022. From reaching new groups of people and providing resources to forming partnerships, these particular organizations all involved community engagement of some kind in their approach. We hope these will inspire you as we head into the next Challenge! Reaching...
Help, My Cat Is Skin and Bones Due to Drinking a Lot of Water and Vomiting!
“My male 2-year-old cat constantly throws up wet food and sometimes his dry. I’ve tried meds, and he’s almost skin and bones now. He also drinks rainwater like he can’t get enough.” A distressed pet owner named Dawn wrote to PetHelpful’s Ask A Vet section, which offers advice from expert veterinarians like Dr. Mark Dos Anjos, who has decades of experience in treating many kinds of animals, including dogs, cats, exotic species, and wild fauna. Photo: YouTube/Senior Cat Wellness In response, Dr. Mark asked...
Shelter Cat Chonk the “Chunk” Wins for Cutest Purr Ever in Video!
A video produced by the San Diego Humane Society has surfaced featuring the sweetest cat on the planet with the cutest little chirpy purr you’ve ever heard in your life. More along the lines of an intergalactic character straight out of a Star Wars script, the noise emitted from Chonk is out of this world. The word svelte may never come to mind when describing this chunky boy, but his adorable cooing purr will melt your heart and stick with you forever. Photo: San Diego Humane Society Shelter Pets That’s likely what Chonk the...
The Easy Way to Improve Dog Digestive Health
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Experts Say Cats Aren’t Seeing Veterinarians Nearly as Often as They Should
According to professionals, cats are getting the short end of the stick when it comes to annual medical care versus dogs. But why is that? Cat people love their pets just as much as dog people, right? Maybe they just assume they’re healthier because they don’t recognize the signs of illness in felines as easily as one might with dogs. “In 2021, 81.8 percent of the dog population visited a vet, versus only 39.8 percent of cats,” Dr. Casey Locklear, a veterinarian and senior medical lead at Zoetis, told the...
Top 5 Activities To Try With Your Dog This Winter
During the colder months, it can be tempting to go into “hibernation mode” and spend as much time inside as possible. If you do this, however, you’ll miss out on a whole season of fun. In fact, some of the best winter activities are done with dogs! To give you some inspiration, we’ve put together a list of the five best winter activities to try with your dog this winter. Get creative with snow If you live somewhere that gets snow, it can be used for several fun winter activities with your dog. Play snowball fetch: If...
