Dog Found Alive Next To His Owner’s Body Months After They Went Missing In Colorado Mountains
Dogs are the definition of loyal and will never leave a member of their pack behind. A faithful and resilient Jack Russell terrier is being called a “hero” for never leaving his dad’s side, even after he passed away. 71-year-old Richard Moore of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, set out to climb Blackhead Peak with his Jack Russell terrier named Finney. When they didn’t return, family reported them missing on August 19. Multiple rescue teams searched the area for nearly 2,000 hours around Blackhead Peak on foot and by air, but...
Meet Grateful Shelter Pets Catching A Ride On This Month’s Flight To Freedom
On November 20, 35 dogs and 20 cats will leave overcrowded shelters in Louisiana and Alabama and head to New Jersey to find loving homes on our Grateful Paws Rescue Flight. Every month, GreaterGood sponsors a Good Flight with our non-profit partner Greater Good Charities, called Flight to Freedom, that gives at-risk shelter dogs and cats the second chance they deserve. The animals arrive at a shelter or rescue with open kennels and adopters waiting to meet them. These life-saving flights are possible thanks to your continued support, so thank...
6 Signs It’s Time to Switch to a Limited-Ingredient Diet
A limited-ingredient diet can help dogs and cats with allergies, food sensitivities, and sensitive stomachs. If your fur baby shows any of the following signs, they might benefit from a new food made with minimal ingredients. Caring for dogs and cats with food allergies and sensitivities is difficult. Not only are the symptoms heartbreaking, but it can also be impossible to know what to feed them. The problem with most commercial diets is the long list of ingredients. This increases the chances that the food will contain an allergen or...
‘Spicy’ Cat Was Returned After Being Bullied By Other Cat, Now He’s Seeking a Real Forever Home
This story was submitted by our shelter friend The Cat House on the Kings. The Cat House on the Kings saves pets’ lives in the Fresno County, California area, and the Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here! Okay, we aren’t going to shy away from the fact that this boy can be called “Snotty Scotty” for a few reasons! PHOTO: THE CAT HOUSE ON THE KINGS Now usually, pointing out the purrsonality traits that have caused a kitty to get returned from his adoptive home is...
Smithsonian National Zoo’s Webcam-Starring Pandas Fly Away to China
The beloved stars of a zoo webcam have flown back to their original home. Last week, the Smithsonian National Zoo’s mainstay giant pandas, 25-year-old Mei Xiang and 26-year-old Tian Tian, were safely transferred from the zoo via travel crate to the so-called “FedEx Panda Express” to go back to China, where they were each born before coming to Washington, D.C. in 2000. Joining them on the journey was their youngest cub, Xiao Qi Ji, born in 2020. Their other three surviving offspring – Tai Shan, born in 2005; Bao Bao,...
Most Popular Cat Names Of 2023
Rover, the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, has released their annual most popular cat and dog names based on their database of millions of pet owners. “The names we give to our pets reflect what’s happening in the world around us—from trending TV shows, important public figures and even social media trends—and eleven years into the campaign, this trend is still going strong,” said Kate Jaffe, trend expert at Rover, in a press release. “A lot happened in 2023 and the names we lovingly...
Most Popular Dog Names Of 2023 Revealed
Picking a name for your newly adopted dog can be a difficult task, as there are so many options, and you want the right one to fit their unique personality. Thankfully, Rover, the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, just released the top dog and cat names of 2023 for inspiration. Rover shared, “results are based on analysis of millions of user-submitted pet names provided by pet parents on Rover.com.” Some names remain popular year after year, but there are always new ones added. This year the decade-long number...
Immune Support for Puppies and Kittens—With Mushrooms!
Diet, training, and regular exercise are important for puppies and kittens, and it’s good to start early to help ensure lifelong health. Beyond that, many can also benefit from immune support, especially if you adopted them from a shelter or rescue organization. Let’s find out why these animals might need additional immune support and what you can do to help! Origin of the Immune System in Dogs and Cats Dogs and cats develop antibodies to diseases when they’re vaccinated or exposed to a pathogen. When a female dog or cat...
How this Open Arms Challenge Grand Prize winner took inclusivity to the next level
Open Arms Challenge Grand Prize winner, Companion Animal Alliance (CAA), is no stranger to progressive policies. The open-intake shelter in Baton Rouge, LA, prides itself on being a welcoming and understanding place. It frequently waives return-to-owner fees in order to keep pets with their people, provide free pet food for those who need it and waive adoption fees in order to keep barriers to adoption low. During the month of the Open Arms Challenge in April 2023, CAA aimed to focus on improving messaging, marketing and communications to its...
Intoxicated Grizzly Bears In Montana Are Being Killed By Trains
Montana’s official state animal is the grizzly bear and roughly 300 of the threatened species call Glacier National Park home. The bears roam freely in search of food, and some have discovered food in a dangerous area that is leading to their untimely deaths. Grizzlies are strong, large, and surprisingly fast – reaching speeds up to 35 mph. However, their strength and quickness are diminished when they consume fermented grain found along the train tracks. The bears become drunk and are unable to move or outrun the trains and are...
