Why Is My Dog So Itchy?
Are you and your dog suffering from sleepless nights due to your dog’s compulsive itching and scratching? If so, you’re not alone. Pruritus, the medical term for excessive itching, is one of the most common reasons dog owners seek veterinary care. Dogs scratch themselves for numerous reasons and not all are cause for concern. However, there are certain signs that indicate there could be a problem. Signs of skin disorders Red inflamed skinHair lossDandruffy skinScabsOpen wounds from self mutilationHot Spots If your dog is suffering...
Puppy Struck By Car And Shot Numerous Times With Shotgun Finds Forever Home
All dogs should be showered with love and cherished, but sadly this was not the case for a puppy in San Antonio, Texas. Instead of playing with toys and exploring the world, Tammi, a 8-month-old retriever, was subjected to extreme violence and abuse. She arrived at San Antonio Humane Society (SAHS) in pain and in desperate need of help. Photo: Facebook/San Antonio Humane Society Her sad eyes gave a glimpse into the pain she endured at the hands of cruel individuals, but she didn’t allow it to break her sweet spirit. She was obviously...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Foster to adopt programs, monthly data collection and more!
Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Why these Pet Foster Stimulus Grant recipients implemented a foster to adopt programWhen some of our Pet Foster Stimulus Grant recipients saw how many foster families ended up adopting their foster pets, it sparked them to revisit a concept that they hadn’t previously considered – a foster to adopt program. “We typically just wanted to adopt straight out of the shelter,” said Kelly Mitchell, Senior Director...
Cat Who Spent More Than 24 Hours in a Sewer is Saved in Nail-Biting Rescue
This story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! Today Deidre is safe and loved. She claimed the heart of the wonderful family that reached out to us to save her and this story turned out to be the happiest adoption ever! Deidre had fallen into a sewer and was fighting for her life for over 24...
Dog Rescued By Shelter Becomes Best Friends with His Forever Family’s Special Needs Son
Nova’s story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Nova won the Runner-up Prize of $1,500 in cash and pet supplies for Dallas Animal Services! Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! Nova came to Dallas Animal Services (DAS) as a stray suffering from significant facial swelling, likely caused by a snake bite or some other sort of...
How Much Benadryl Can I Give My Dog?
When people get itchy, they often reach for Benadryl, which can relieve itching, rashes, inflammation, vomiting, and nausea. The medicine’s all-purpose effects often leave pet owners wondering if they can give dogs Benadryl to help sooth their dog’s itchy skin, too. Benadryl for dogs If you’ve ever taken an itchy dog to the vet, your veterinarian may have given your dog Benadryl. This all-purpose histamine treatment (which is also known by its active ingredient, Diphenhydramine) is often used to relieve itchy dogs suffering...
Cat Severely Injured By Car Serpentine Belt Survives and Thrives Despite Lifelong Disabilities
Ginny’s story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Ginny won the Runner-up Prize of $1,500 in cash and pet supplies for Cheyenne Animal Shelter! Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! Ginny was presented to the Cheyenne Animal Shelter on an emergency basis on January 11th, 2020. The patron reported that he had started his car...
After Her and Her Puppies Were Found Living Under a Shed, Elsa Was Adopted By Her ‘Soulmate’
This story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! June 5, 2017 was one of my best and most memorable days ever. It was a beautiful spring day; the sun was shining, and the air was crisp. It was also the day that I brought home my soulmate, Elsa. Part One: The Rescue Let me rewind a bit –...
Rabbit with Special Health Care Needs Escapes Life in a Cage for Life with a Loving Family
Stella’s story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Stella won the Runner-up Prize of $1,500 in cash and pet supplies for Eastern Shore Rabbit Rescue and Education Center! Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! PHOTO: EASTERN SHORE RABBIT RESCUE AND EDUCATION CENTER Stella (formerly Charlize), a 3-year-old Holland Lop, was...
Loveable Rescue Pittie Survives Bullet Wounds, Brings Joy and Smiles Wherever He Goes
This story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! From Rough Seas to Smooth Sailing: Meet Captain Captain is a Pitbull who captured the hearts of everyone at the Humane Society of Sarasota County (HSSC). He was transferred to us from a local shelter nearby. Right away, our medical team could tell...
