Embrace Health and Happiness During National Walk Your Pet Month
January is heralded as National Walk Your Pet Month, a reminder of the importance of regular exercise for our pets’ well-being. In a fast-paced world where pets often mirror their human’s sedentary lifestyle, this month emphasizes the need for pet owners to incorporate physical activity into their routine. As Animal Medical Clinic Blog reports, this exercise is crucial not only for pets but also for the pet owners, offering a range of health benefits and opportunities for bonding. Photo: PexelsWalking boosts physical health by...
Understand the Risks and Rewards of Letting Cats Roam Free
When cats venture outdoors, their behavior transforms dramatically. Domestic cats, Felis catus, exhibit strong predatory instincts. A comprehensive study in Nature Communications revealed that outdoor cats, including feral ones, prey on over 2,000 species, predominantly birds, reptiles, and mammals. This predation has significant ecological implications, particularly on islands where species have evolved without mammalian predators. In an interview with the New York Times, Christopher Lepczyk, an ecologist at Auburn University, detailed the...
5 Special Holiday Gifts for Senior Dogs and Cats
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Short and digestible online courses for animal organizations available through Austin Pets Alive!
If your animal organization is looking to elevate the quality of care you provide and improve job satisfaction for staff, the Training and Education Center at Austin Pets Alive! may be just what you are looking for. The courses are broken up into chapters, which can be completed in 8-12 minutes. Combined with quick video demonstrations, printable infographics and interactive presentations, the courses keep learners engaged. There are currently six offerings available, with more planned for the future. The classes are available for a small fee...
Skinny Pup Rescued From the Streets, Learns How to Become a Dog Thanks to New Canine Sister
The following story was submitted to the From Woofs to Wonders Photo and Story contest. The top three finishers received a $250 Animal Rescue Site store shopping spree, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! Astrid was saved by Shenandoah Shepherd Rescue when she and her companion were tossed away like trash to roam the streets of Texas. PHOTO: JENNIFER LANGENOHL She was incredibly skinny, and you could tell she was much more comfortable outside than she was inside a home, which...
Light Pollution is Drawing Migrating Birds to Cities, Placing Them in a Possible ‘Ecological Trap’
According to the Audubon Society, at least 4,000 bird species migrate every year. They typically do so to get to food in winter months and then to get back to their nesting habitat in the spring. The journey can be substantial, with the most extreme case involving the Arctic tern, which travels from pole-to-pole every year. Along the way, the need to stop and rest arises, and a new study finds the light in urban environments may draw birds to it, putting them at risk. Research recently published in Nature Communications used weather radar...
Rare Twin Elephant Captivates Internet with His Viral Selfie Skills
Yaad, a one-year-old Asian elephant, has become an internet sensation after his “elfie” (elephant selfie) went viral. Residents at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, New York, Yaad and his twin brother, Tukada, have been in the limelight since their historic birth, a rare event given that twin elephant births constitute only 1% of all elephant births globally, ABC News reports. Photo: X / Rosamond Gifford ZooAsian elephants are a keystone species, playing a crucial role in maintaining the biodiversity of the ecosystems they...
Pet Theft Is On The Rise This Year — Here’s How To Safeguard Your Companion Animals
Each year, an alarming trend surfaces with millions of pets being stolen across the United States, with only a small percentage fortunately reunited with their families, reports Met Life Pet Insurance. Recognized annually on February 14th, Pet Theft Awareness Day serves as a critical reminder for pet owners to take proactive steps in protecting their furry companions. Photo: PexelsPet theft affects millions globally. Why Are Pets Stolen? The motives behind pet theft are diverse, ranging from the desire to sell popular breeds for profit, to...
Data Insight: The Potential Power of Intake Data to Keep Pets with Families
One of the sadder things we see in shelter intake lobbies is when someone arrives to surrender the beloved pet of a deceased family member or of a loved one unable to care for a companion. HASS believes there are other solutions to consider before a shelter surrender, especially in sensitive moments such as these, that can benefit both the family in need and a shelter’s ability to manage intake in a positive way. But how can shelters still support this need? It begins with intake data. At HASS, it’s increasingly clear there...
Understanding Fall Allergies in Dogs
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