Average Vet Costs for Pet Parents
Four-legged family members cost money, and one of the expenses is medical care. To help you budget for pet parenthood, here are the average vet costs for different types of visits. Being a pet parent is a responsibility that comes with various expenses, including routine check-ups and procedures. But knowing how much you’ll need to set aside for veterinary care can help you budget. So let’s explore the average vet costs for appointments, procedures, and vaccines at a veterinary clinic. Routine Examinations The average vet costs...
Woman Saves Feral Cat From Coyotes, Cat Eventually Trusts Her Enough to Move In
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! My feral showed up one day. I would feed her, but she waited until I went back into the house before coming over to the dish. Slowly, she let me stay and talk to her, but I could not touch her. PHOTO: HOLLY STARON One day, two coyotes had her up our tree, and I went out there with a baseball bat and chased them away. That evening as I put her dish down, she licked my hand! SHARE YOUR OWN...
Thanksgiving Foods Your Dog – And Cat – Can Safely Enjoy
The holiday season is a time for family, and that includes our four-legged family members. While they may not hop on a chair with a placemat on Thanksgiving, we may still feel like sneaking them a treat or two from the feast. Fortunately, there are a few items that are perfectly safe for our dogs and cats. Turkey Our dogs and cats both like and eat meat, so not surprisingly, turkey is a safe bet. There are a few things to keep in mind, though: Remove the skin, bones, and excess fat, anything other than just the meat. Make sure it’s...
10 Senior Pit Bulls That Need A Home Now
November is Adopt A Senior Pet Month which shines a light on the gray-faced pets in shelters who are looking for a loving home to spend their golden years. Sadly, they are often passed by for younger pets. Senior dogs are the best because they still love to play and go for walks but aren’t as rambunctious as puppies. They have already mastered the basic commands and just want a family to love. One of the most overlooked senior dogs are pit bulls due to their age and stereotypes about the breed. Pit bull are devoted dogs who have more...
Researchers Triumph in Rediscovering Long-Lost Echidna After Six Decades
After a 60-year absence from scientific records, Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna (Zaglossus attenboroughi) has re-emerged in the Cyclops Mountains of Indonesia. According to ScienceAlert, this remarkable sighting was captured by an international research team led by James Kempton from Oxford University, concluding a strenuous four-week expedition fraught with natural challenges. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / AnagoriaAttenborough’s long-beaked echidna is named after renowned broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough....
Common Misconceptions About Adopting an Older Dog
Nov 17, 2023 While age is just a number, senior dogs are often overlooked for adoption due to misconceptions about what having an older dog means. November is Senior Pet Month and we’re working to shine the golden spot light on these amazing animals by breaking down some common senior pet misconceptions! Seniors like Abby want you to know that entering their golden years means these pups at heart deserve more than ever to spend their days in a loving home. In return, they promise to shower their human companions with affection and live...
Rice’s Whale Faces Imminent Extinction as Population Dwindles to 51
Rice’s whale, a newly identified species in the Gulf of Mexico, stands at the precipice of extinction with an estimated population of just 51 individuals. These baleen whales, unique to the northern Gulf, face a barrage of human-induced threats that jeopardize their existence. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / NOAA FisheriesRice’s whale was recognized as a distinct species in 2021. A Newly Discovered Endangered Species Rice’s whale, initially mistaken for a Bryde’s whale subspecies, was identified as a distinct species in...
Festive Feasting for Felines 101 (Hint: Just Add Gravy!)
The season of festive feasting is upon us – bring on the turkey, stuffing, pies, sides, and sweet treats. (And, naturally, the comfy sweats!) The real star of many a groaning holiday table though? Gravy. It’s all about the gravy, in our opinion. What’s more, it’s not just us humans who think so. Our feline friends appreciate the joys of a glorious gravy too, making this the perfect time to share the festive feelings with them with a range of gravies for cats, crafted especially to nourish both body and soul. Why Gravy...
Florida Man Discovers Ball Python During Routine Dog Walk
While walking his dogs in South Tampa’s Belmar Gardens neighborhood, Dr. David Hernandez experienced an unexpected wildlife encounter. As Yahoo! News reports, he came across a ball python, a non-native species to Florida, lurking in the bushes. Hernandez, initially surprised by the well-camouflaged reptile, managed to capture video footage of the snake, which measured at least three and a half feet in length. Photo: PexelsBall pythons are non-venomous snakes native to sub-Saharan Africa. Ball Python: A Non-Native Threat The Florida Fish...
Rare Cassowary Sighting at Australian Beach Amazes Onlookers — Watch As Bird Emerges From Ocean
Imagine relaxing on a beach and suddenly spotting a prehistoric-looking bird emerging from the ocean waves. This was the reality for beachgoers at Bingil Bay, Australia, as they encountered the “world’s most dangerous bird” – the cassowary. The large, flightless bird stunned onlookers as it made its unexpected appearance on the beach. Photo: PexelsCassowaries are large, flightless birds native to the tropical forests of New Guinea and northeastern Australia. A Rare and Powerful Bird The cassowary, a towering bird...
