Stray Dog With Two Severely Injured Legs Needs Emergency Surgery To Walk Again Without Pain
Every day injured animals arrive at animal shelters in need of emergency medical care, like Benji. A good Samaritan found a shaggy dog struggling to walk and rushed him to Hub City Humane Society in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The estimated 5-year-old dog arrived with a badly broken front right leg and the vet discovered he also has an old injury to his hind right leg. Photo: Hub City Humane Society Every step he takes is painful. The sweet fella needs to have costly orthopedic surgeries to repair his legs and give him the best chance at making...
Florida’s New Dog Bill Spells Dire Consequences for Aggressive Canines
Florida is stepping up its efforts to address the concern of dangerous dogs within the state. The “Pam Rock Act,” named in memory of Pam Rock, a mail carrier tragically killed by a pack of dogs, is at the forefront of this legislative push. The proposed bill aims to establish stricter regulations for owners of dogs deemed dangerous, including mandatory registration and significant insurance requirements. Photo: PexelsThe Pam Rock Act is named after a mail carrier killed by dogs in Florida. Understanding the “Pam Rock...
Why Ignoring Your Pet’s Teeth Could Lead to Fatal Consequences — And The Pet Dental Tips You Should Know
February marks a significant month for pet owners and veterinarians alike—it’s Pet Dental Health Month. This annual observance emphasizes the paramount importance of dental care in pets, which often goes overlooked. In an interview with the Animal Rescue Site, Dr. Emily Stein of TEEF for Life explains the dire consequences of neglecting oral hygiene in pets, “Pets, like humans do, have ticking time bombs in their mouths, and that can shorten their lifespan and lead to pretty disastrous systemic effects if the oral hygiene is...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Black History Series from CARE, Online Instructor-Led Courses and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Join CARE for its 4th Annual American Black History SeriesFebruary is Black History Month and Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) is back with its 4th Annual American Black History Series. CARE hosts this free series in order to raise awareness around the lack of Black veterinarians and to raise scholarship funds for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) veterinarian students.… Learn More Apply now for spring Online Instructor-Led...
8 Times to Try Hydrotherapy for Dogs
Aquatic therapy, or hydrotherapy, can benefit dogs in many situations, though it’s often used to help injured or recovering pups. Let’s look at 8 times you might want to try hydrotherapy for dogs. Hydrotherapy involves the use of water for therapeutic purposes. Hydrotherapy for dogs can help with pain, injuries, recovery, exercise, and overall well-being. The service is offered by some veterinary/medical practices, canine rehabilitation and physiotherapy clinics, and private centers, but you can sometimes practice it in a pool or...
How This Innovative Laser Therapy Tool Resolves Your Dog or Cat’s Pain
This revolutionary at-home cold laser therapy tool is designed to deliver quick, effective pain relief to your dog or cat. Few things are more distressing than knowing your dog or cat is in pain. Fortunately, thanks to innovations in laser therapy, pain doesn’t have to be her lot in life. Whether she suffers from sore muscles or joint pain, is recovering from surgery or injury, or requires ongoing therapy for the general aches and pains associated with aging, agility, or work, laser therapy tools such as those from Dog Med Laser can...
Romantic Animals: The Unique Ways 10 Species Show Love
Now that we’ve hit February, the month of love, many of us are planning how to show our feelings to our partners on Valentine’s Day. Maybe we could take a cue from the animal world? Here are some interesting ways wildlife species express love. Macaroni Penguins – Ecstatic Displayers PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / VLADISLAV GAJIC The macaroni penguin is very fashionable, so they’re already putting in the effort to be seductive. They got their name because the feathers on their heads resemble the feathers stylish men called...
Standing Up and Taking Action for Austin’s Animals
Feb 02, 2024 February 1st was a big day in the City of Austin — a potential butterfly effect in the history of No Kill. While our city leadership is working to find solutions, there is much work to be done in the next six months and beyond in order to help us continue our forward movement as leaders in animal advocacy. APA! has been the voice for pets in our community over the last 15 years, and commit to being vigilant for our animals in need in 2024. This week, the Austin City Council passed a resolution to allow the city to euthanize...
Deadly Avian Flu Virus Sweeps Through Penguin Colonies in Antarctic Wilderness
In a disturbing development for wildlife conservation, the serene wilderness of Antarctica has become the latest battleground against a formidable foe: avian influenza, or bird flu. The virus, known for its devastating impact on bird populations worldwide, has now breached the last frontier, claiming the lives of penguins in a region once thought to be an untouched sanctuary for wildlife. Photo: PexelsAntarctic penguins have encountered their first cases of bird flu. First Casualties in a Pristine Wilderness Recent reports confirm the death...
Torrential Flooding In San Diego Leaves Pets And Families In Need of Help
The people and pets of San Diego, California, are still recovering from a winter storm that brought torrential downpours and caused widespread flooding. However, more rain is forecasted over the next few days. Wind gusts are expected to reach 40-50 mph along the coast, peaking around 45 mph inland. A flood watch has been issued for the entire county with rain totals expected of potentially 3 inches. Rainfall and flooding are causing landslides, road closures, and dangerous traveling conditions. Greater Good Charities’ Field Ops team...
