Cat Gets Stuck Under Car, and Woman Trying to Get Her Out is Forced to Leave the Road
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! June 13, a Friday, on my way to a meeting, a light grey ball of fur dropped out from under the vehicle in front of me while sitting at a light. It scurried across, stopping in the middle of the road. Another car had stopped and we tried to catch the ball of fur, but it kept getting away. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / GITTI LOHR It ended up under my car, in the wheel well of the front tire. The...
Mets Star Pete Alonso Pledges $1,000 Donation to Rescues for Each Home Run He Hits This Year
More than 6 million pets end up in animal shelters each year, and nearly 1 million are euthanized, according to the ASPCA. A New York Mets star is using his baseball skills to help lower that number. Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has announced that for each home run he hits in the 2024 baseball season, his organization The Alonso Foundation will donate $1,000 to animal shelters. That could end up being around $50,000, as, not including the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season, Alonso is averaging 44 home runs per season throughout his career....
Rescued Cow Finds Comfort In Late Blind Cow’s Bouncy Ball At Sanctuary
As staff and volunteers at The Gentle Barn, animal sanctuaries for abused animals, mourn the loss of beloved rescue cow, Faith, her memory lives on in their hearts and with her beloved bouncy ball that has recently brought comfort to a new rescued cow. Faith was rescued by The Gentle Barn California in 2008 with a severe eye infection that went untreated and resulted in her going blind. She adapted to her new life without her sight and took comfort in a large bouncy ball that was always by her side. The staff shared that she would...
My Dog Ate Aluminum Foil! Our Vet Explains What to Do Now
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Dogs seem to love eating all sorts of weird and wonderful things, even things that shouldn’t be edible! Of course, if you’ve had something delicious wrapped in aluminum foil, it might explain the appeal of eating some of this shiny metal material. If your dog has managed to feast on a sheet of aluminum foil, you’re obviously going to be worried about what to do next. The good news is that they will...
Senior Dog Chief, Who Has Spent Years At Shelter, Scores Loving Home On Super Bowl Sunday
A 75-year-old woman from Williamstown, New Jersey, lost the love of her life in 2016, but has found unconditional love again with an overlooked senior shelter dog at Burlington County Animal Shelter. Rose Ragone lives all alone after losing her husband and her only daughter headed to California for college. She has been very lonely and when she heard about the shelter’s Super Bowl Sunday “Tail”-gate party she decided to drive the 42 miles to meet some of the shelter pets. While she has no intention of adopting, it was love...
Top 11 Supplies That Make Life Easier for Senior Dogs
Caring for a senior dog requires adjustments to ensure they lead a comfortable and happy life. Older dogs can slow down, become less active, develop joint pain, and experience other effects of aging. However, several household items can help enhance the quality of life for pups in their golden years. Here’s a list of the top 11 supplies that can make things easier for senior dogs. 1. Orthopedic Beds and Mattresses An orthopedic bed is a comfortable and supportive place for your senior dog to rest. There are also orthopedic mattresses...
Revitalize Your Pet’s Health with Collagen Peptides
When you think of collagen, you probably think of that magical potion poured into coffees and smoothies each morning by those in search of the elixir of youth. But think again! In the right format and formulation, collagen can be a game-changer for companion animal health. In a world of ever-increasing stressors, our dogs and cats have become more than just four-legged friends. They are our everything. Emotional support animals, winter-time toe-warmers, personal trainers, loyal lifetime companions, an escape into true love when the world...
Sleep Disorders in Dogs
Is your dog getting enough sleep? Here’s a look at the various sleep disorders that can affect our canine companions, along with some natural ways to treat them. Just like people, dogs can develop disorders that interfere with their ability to get a good night’s sleep. Some may be harmless, but others can be serious and even life-threatening if left unaddressed. Diagnosing and treating a sleep disorder begins with knowing your dog and sensing when something isn’t quite right. Once you and your vet have determined the root of...
They’re Older Than Dinosaurs, and Other Interesting Facts About Sharks
When you think of a shark, the big ones may come to mind: your great whites, your tiger sharks, your bull sharks. However, there are more than 500 species, from the 40-foot-long whale shark to the dwarf lantern shark, whose length is measured in inches. Sharks can also be found from tropical waters all the way up to the Arctic. Unfortunately, one thing many of them have in common is an uncertain future. About a third of shark species are listed by IUCN, labeled as vulnerable to critically endangered. Learn more about these majestic animals...
“Massive, Beautiful” Endangered Fin Whale Found Dead on Oregon Coast
On a cold February morning, the serene shores of Oregon became the final resting place for a magnificent marine giant. A 46-foot male fin whale, an endangered species second only in size to the blue whale, was found lifeless on the sands of Sunset Beach State Recreation Site. This event, marking the first fin whale stranding in Oregon in over a decade, has ignited conversations about the struggles these majestic creatures face and the uncertain future that lies ahead. Photo: PexelsWhale strandings often involve large groups, known as mass...
