Abandoned, Neglected Pup Travels From California to the Midwest to Find His Happy Ending
The following story is a finalist in the Rescue to Royalty Challenge. Three grand prize winners will receive a $250 shopping spree, while a shelter of their choosing will be awarded $2,000 in cash and needed supplies! You can vote for your favorite story here through May 8! Abandoned by the “family” of his first five years of life, Roman was unceremoniously dumped at the Downey shelter, substantially underweight and suffering as much from heartbreak and confusion as his severe case of demodectic mange. PHOTO: STEPHEN PHILLIPS...
A Personal Look Into Volunteer Life
Apr 26, 2024 In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we asked a volunteer, Anish K. to share their own personal experience as an APA! Volunteer. Anish’s APA! Volunteer journey began 1.5 years ago! It’s blissful to write about the emotions I experience when I visit APA!. I always visit on Wednesdays for the Total Obedience Program (TOP) and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) classes and stay on to walk dogs until closing time. In addition to Wednesdays, I also make it on one or both days of the weekend to walk dogs. The excitement usually...
Wyoming Wildlife at Risk as Antler Poaching Surges
Poaching for antlers in Wyoming is on the rise, despite efforts to deter the practice through legislation and steep penalties. This illegal activity not only threatens wildlife populations but also disrupts local ecosystems during critical recovery periods after harsh winters. Photo: PexelsAntler poaching in Wyoming is on the rise. Recent Incidents and Legal Actions In recent years, Wyoming has seen a notable increase in antler poaching incidents. One notable case involved Jonathan Lee Cox, who was caught with over 1,000 pounds of illegally...
ESA Doctors Letter Service Review 2024: Our Expert’s Breakdown
Click to Skip Ahead Our Final Verdict We give ESA Doctors a rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars. Quality: 5/5 Turnaround Time: 5/5 Customer Service: 4.8/5 Value: 4.8/5 Your pet is your family. They love you unconditionally and are there for you through the ups and downs of life. As a source of comfort and healing, they offer so much more than just companionship. This is especially true if you rely on your furry friend to get through the day or depend on your pet to perform a service. If your mental health impacts your quality of life, having an...
Pet Care Insurance Review 2024: Pros, Cons & Verdict
Click to Skip Ahead Our Final Verdict We give Pet Care Insurance a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. As a business owner, having insurance is so important – especially if you work with animals for a living! As much as we strive to ensure everything goes smoothly and our furry friends are well cared for, accidents happen. For all of the dog walkers, pet groomers, sitters, and more, Pet Care Insurance strives to protect pet professionals when something doesn’t go according to plan. If Fido has an emergency and you need to rush him to...
Nom Nom Dog Food Subscription Review 2024: Our Expert’s Breakdown
Click to Skip Ahead Our Final Verdict We give Nom Nom Subscription Service an overall rating of 4.85 out of 5 stars. Ingredients: 4.7/5 Variety: 4.9/5 Convenience: 5/5 Value: 4.8/5 It used to be that if you wanted to feed your dog fresh, real food, you had to put the work in. You had to get the ingredients and prepare and mix them yourself. I know because I did it for years when my dogs were young. Today, it’s much easier to feed your dog real food thanks to all the subscription fresh dog food companies out there. One of the most...
Introducing the Dogsters: Welcome to Dr Karyn’s Jungle (with Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned & Fred)
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » If you happen to follow my content on Catster, you will know that I share my home with five cats. Each week I bring you interesting and entertaining information, stories, and videos about life with my five feline friends, and how they help me to understand feline behavior and health in a way that no textbook could ever convey. I also talk about how they get along with my five dogs. Yep, that’s: 10 mouths...
Chronic Inflammation: The Root Cause of Disease in Dogs and Cats
While acute inflammation is beneficial for healing, chronic inflammation leads to a state of constant “dis-ease” within your dog or cat’s body. Find out how chronic inflammation affects your four-legged friend, and how you can treat or prevent it. Inflammation is a natural bodily process. It is intricate and complicated, yet in the right circumstances can be gentle enough to heal. As with most natural processes in the body, however, balance must be maintained to allow for optimal wellness, and inflammation is no different....
Puppy Born with Cleft Lip Thrives and Becomes Ambassador for Dogs with the Same Condition
The following story is a finalist in the Rescue to Royalty Challenge. Three grand prize winners will receive a $250 shopping spree, while a shelter of their choosing will be awarded $2,000 in cash and needed supplies! You can vote for your favorite story here through May 8! As if it is a mark of death, countless puppies like Tennison Mars are needlessly euthanized just for being born with a cleft lip or palate (or other birth defect). He is the ultimate Rescue to Royalty Story. PHOTO: MELINDA BOBB An underdog from the start, Tenny fought for...
Starving, Tick-Riddled Miniature Pinscher Rescued After Being Abandoned in the Woods
The following story is a finalist in the Rescue to Royalty Challenge. Three grand prize winners will receive a $250 shopping spree, while a shelter of their choosing will be awarded $2,000 in cash and needed supplies! You can vote for your favorite story here through May 8! Legacy is a young adult miniature pinscher who was found abandoned in the woods in rural Wolcott, Connecticut. At about 6 pounds, her ribcage was prominent, and she was starving. After she was spotted in the woods, it took the local animal control officer a few attempts...
