How Sourcing Can Impact Pet Nutrition & The Planet
Wise pooch parents know that not all dog foods are created equal. Some are delicious, some are nutritious, some are neither. And some, albeit a rare handful, are both! The best dog foods are made by those that understand two critical things: the importance of BOTH excellent flavor and nutrition, and how the sourcing of ingredients can make a difference to both pets and the planet. Like human diets, pet nutrition is significantly impacted by the origin of the chicken, beef, turkey, seafood, and more that goes into their bowls. One dog food...
Cat Gets Abandoned and Loses Two Owners to Illness Before Finally Finding His Forever Home
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! The story of Jake the tuxedo kitty is incomplete. When my mom first met him, he was living in a neighbor’s house, a sweet older lady. The story we heard is that Jake lived with a family on Long Island who had him declawed. Somehow, not long after, Jake found himself living on the street, defenseless and abandoned. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / DC ALLEN My mom’s neighbor’s family...
Thousands of Starving Dogs in Greece Search For Scraps At Dump Where Humans Abandoned Them
What was once a public animal shelter is now the public dump in Xanthi, Greece. However, when the shelter closed the remaining dogs were left behind to fend for themselves. Photo: Angel’s Garden They now sleep on piles of trash and dig through garbage for scraps of food to eat. Photo: Angel’s Garden The dogs return to the abandoned kennels in hopes that someone will arrive to rescue them, or at least care for them. Photo: Angel’s Garden A bad problem became worse as the dogs started to multiply and locals from neighboring...
Rising Pollution Levels Threaten Green Sea Turtle Populations with Female-Heavy Imbalance
In the vast blue of the ocean, a crisis is unfolding silently. The green sea turtles, already grappling with the consequences of climate change, are facing a new, insidious threat: pollution. Recent studies reveal a disturbing trend: the reproductive habits of these endangered turtles are being significantly altered due to pollution, particularly heavy metals, leading to a disproportionate number of female hatchlings, reports the Washington Post. This imbalance poses a grave risk to their survival. Photo: PexelsGreen sea turtles are a species...
Rare Sumatran Rhino Calf Born in Indonesia Marks Hope for Endangered Species
In a significant milestone for wildlife conservation, a critically endangered Sumatran rhino was born in the Way Kambas National Park’s Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary, located in Indonesia’s Lampung province. This event marks a crucial step in the fight to save this species from extinction. With the global population of Sumatran rhinos dwindling to around 50, the birth of this male calf, born to parents Delilah and Harapan, sheds a ray of hope on conservation efforts, ABC reports. Photo: PexelsSumatran rhinos are critically endangered,...
Lab Mix Puppy With Swollen Head Due To Embedded Collar Needs Your Help To Recover
Content Warning: graphic image. Meet Polly. The eight-month-old Labrador retriever mix should be running and playing like other puppies, but this sweet pup has endured severe neglect which has resulted in a swollen head. The puppy arrived at Bayou Buddies in Louisiana with an enlarged head due to a deeply embedded collar. She was rushed to the veterinary clinic where the collar was removed, and the deep laceration was cleaned and treated. Photo: Bayou Buddies She was sent to a foster home to recover and at first her swelling started to...
Taking Your Dog or Cat to an Integrative Vet – How to Get the Most Out of Your Appointment
Veterinary visits are a necessary part of being a dog or cat parent. Here are some tips to help you prepare for an appointment with an integrative veterinarian, so you can get the most out of it. If you’re among the growing number of dog and cat parents seeking alternative therapies for your four-legged companion, you may be considering taking him to an integrative veterinarian. But how does integrative medicine differ from conventional medicine, and what’s the best way to prepare for your appointment? The following tips and...
New research shows how to best engage more diverse communities in the pet fostering process
Is your animal organization trying to reach a more diverse audience for pet foster care? Research published by the pet product retailer, Chewy, found pet fostering has increased by 17% over the past year, with 8% of U.S. households fostering pets (HumanePro, 2022). However, little research has addressed the disparities between marginalized audiences and their white counterparts when it comes to pet fostering and overall knowledge about the pet fostering process. Through a combination of a survey and focus group discussions with...
Cat Climbs Under Car Hood, Survives Ride Inside
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! One afternoon when I was leaving work, I got into my car and started it. I went two blocks, and I started hearing a meow sound. I thought it must be a cat from the street, but I went one more block and I could hear the meow with the same intensity. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ENGIN AKYURT “Do I have a cat in my car?” I asked myself. “No, there must be something wrong with it,...
Unique Salamander Species is Critically Endangered, and You Can ‘Adopt’ One to Help
The elusive axolotl, a descendant of the tiger salamander, is found in central Mexico, primarily in Lake Xochimilco. These unique amphibians keep their juvenile characteristics as they age, including their gills, tail, and a body fin. They use their gills to breathe underwater. Unfortunately, their habitat has largely been depleted due to drainage projects. This, along with the pet trade, pollution, and competition from other animals, has left them critically endangered in the wild. To help save this species, though, you can now...
