7 Tips to Stop Your Cat from Scratching Furniture
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Decoding Canine Tails — A Matter of Emotional Survival for Your Furry Friend
Dogs, our loyal companions, communicate with us in various ways, one of which is tail wagging. This behavior, often misconstrued as a mere sign of happiness, is in fact a complex form of communication. Tail wagging can convey a range of emotions and intentions, and understanding it can deepen the bond between humans and their canine friends. Photo: PexelsDogs wag their tails as a form of communication, not just for expressing happiness. The Science Behind Tail Wagging Tail wagging is primarily a social signal, integral to dog communication....
6-Year-Old Cat Failed By His Family Needs A New One ASAP
Meet Arthur. The six-year-old ginger cat has spent his entire life with one family and loved them dearly. That is why he was so confused when he was brought to Humane Society of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The sweet fella was surrendered because his family stated they could no longer care for him. He doesn’t understand what he did wrong and spends his days curled up in a ball on his bed. The shelter team is heartbroken for him and wants to find him a loving home soon. Screenshot: TikTok/@humanebroward The loud and...
Smart Dog Helps Police Rescue Her Owner from a Hole in the Ice
Michigan State Police officer Kammeron Bennetts was the first responder on the scene after a 65-year-old man was reported to have fallen through some thin ice on a local lake in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Officer Bennetts worked as quickly as he could to get the man out, but he wasn’t able to get close enough to do much good. Officer Bennetts edged out onto the ice as far as he could safely do so and threw an emergency rescue disk toward the man, but it came to a rest 5-10 feet away from him each time. It was the only tool the...
Sweet Dog Abandoned In NYC Apartment Has Been Waiting At Shelter For Over 200 Days For A Home
A 4-year-old shelter dog named Yas Queen is learning to trust humans again after being left behind by her owner in a NYC apartment when they were evicted. The sweet dog was taken in by Animal Care Centers of NYC. She has been winning the hearts of staff and volunteers for the past several months. She is the longest-stay dog at the Manhattan shelter and has been waiting to find a home for over 210 days. While she can take a little time to warm up to people, she is a complete sweetheart and just wants to find someone to love. The adorable pup...
Holiday Horror as Family Pet Undergoes Life-Saving Operation After Eating 50 Hair Bands
In a baffling incident, a two-year-old pug named Ham from Sherborne, Dorset, underwent emergency surgery after ingesting an astonishing 200 grams of hairbands. The dog’s owner, Victoria Northwood, 50, was startled by the revelation that her pet had consumed such a large number of everyday items. Photo: PexelsRegularly inspect your home for small objects like coins, buttons, and batteries that pets could swallow. Discovery of the Hazard The saga unfolded when Northwood noticed a change in Ham’s behavior over the Christmas period....
Adaptogens—Solutions for Animal Stress!
The world can be a very stressful place for dogs, cats, and other companion animals. While it may be impossible to eliminate stressors from your fur baby’s life, there are things you can do to help them manage stress, and that includes adding adaptogens to their daily diet. COMMON STRESSORS FOR DOGS AND CATS Dogs and cats experience stress for reasons that can be physical, behavioral, and physiological. Depending on the animal and the situation, possible causes of stress can include: Being alone Loud noises Unfamiliar places Strangers...
Human Animal Support Services (HASS) Announces Highly-Anticipated Launch of the HASS Playbook
(AUSTIN, TX) January 23, 2024–Human Animal Support Services (HASS), an international project revolutionizing the animal welfare industry by uniting the human and animal welfare approach, announced today the launch of the HASS Playbook–a FREE comprehensive portfolio of how-to guides aligned with the HASS pathways. The HASS Playbook aims to provide animal welfare organizations with innovative programming and best practices to rise above existing sheltering system challenges and increase capacity for care within their...
The latest and greatest in Maddie’s Insights
Maddie’s® Insights is a monthly webcast that shares research to help you in your work, with a focus on practical tips and applications of that research. Having begun in September 2022, there is an abundance of previous webcasts for you to peruse and well as well as an exciting future lineup! You can register for Maddie’s® Insights now. These webcasts also offer the opportunity for continuing education credit: Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA), National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA),...
Woman Spends Weeks Trying to Rescue Stray, Finally Succeeds By Luring Her with Chips and Beans
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! I found this sweet girl while living in Phoenix, one extremely hot summer. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ELLE RITTER I worked for a car rental company, and one morning when I was opening the gate, I saw this tiny thing dart out from under a car and run under a fence on the other side of the lot. At the time, I thought she was a black cat. She was living between two buildings in a space that was...
