Cat Ends Up at Shelter After Her Owner Dies During Hurricane
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! Hurricane Katrina had come through southern Mississippi. It had destroyed our home. It had been a few years since I had a cat. When we got our new home about a year after the storm, I went to the local animal rescue league shelter to find a kitten. I knew it would comfort me. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / VISTAWEI There were many there, but then, over to the side I saw this big pure white...
Lone Kitten Found Alive on Road, Next to His Deceased Mother and Siblings
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! Orph Fin was found on the road at one week of age next to his mother and siblings. All were dead except him, and he came to our kitten rescue. CATS. PHOTO: PIXABAY / BISHNU SARANGI We were fostering a cat who just had a litter and she accepted Orph as one on her own (Micetro Goose, she is now at the Rainbow Bridge, such a sweet kitty). We adopted Orph, couldn’t help it, we loved him...
Women are Better at Understanding Canine Communications Than Men
After doing some research on canine communications, we ran into a study conducted by Dr. Tamás Faragó and his team at Eotvos Lorand University in Hungary back in 2017. This is, rather interestingly, the same facility that recently undertook research on whether or not dogs had a preference for intonation among humans. The results confirmed what many of us have suspected for years: dogs enjoy baby talk directed at them and they respond better to women than men. Photo: Pixabay/thuanvo Women & Dogs The earlier 2017 study,...
Move Over, Cats: Felines Aren’t the Only Ones Who Prefer Baby Talk
New research points to dogs’ brains being sensitive to what scientists refer to as “exaggerated prosody,” which simply means baby talk. You know, that higher-pitched voice accompanied by cooing we all seem to resort to when addressing an infant or even a pet. To discern whether or not canines prefer what’s sometimes called the cutesy voice, Hungarian researchers from the Department of Ethology, Eötvös Loránd University, the Research Centre for Natural Sciences, and the Eötvös Loránd...
Vet Raises Health Concerns Over Dogs Playing with Tennis Balls
Whether it’s gently tossing the fuzzy yellow-green ball across the lawn or lobbing it from a hand-held launcher, you might want to think twice about the ball you’re throwing when playing fetch with Fido — at least that’s what Texas-based veterinarian Hunter Finn is warning dog owners. Photo: Pixabay/BerckenGroep Tennis Balls & Dogs Hunter, a vet who routinely shares animal care advice on his TikTok account, outlined the dangers of tennis balls in two videos that have since gone viral. In the first, viewers...
Humans Let This Deaf Pittie Down So Many Times, But He’s Still the Most Lovable Goofball
When Lisa first met Brad, the poor boy had been through more than any dog deserves to go through. He was found as a stray on the streets of Houston, Texas. It was believed that he was originally bred to be a fighting dog but was probably abandoned when his temperament proved to be too sweet for that life, or perhaps because he was deaf. Either way, he was left to fend for himself with no love or protection. Eventually, Brad was taken to a shelter and later transferred to 2 Blondes All Breed Rescue in Colorado, an organization that rescues...
How Often Should You Bathe Your Dog? Experts Weigh In On Finding the Right Balance
We all adore the fresh feeling that comes after a shower, and it’s only natural to extend the same courtesy to our four-legged companions. But how often should you really be bathing your furry friend? As responsible pet owners, it’s important to strike a balance between cleanliness and your dog’s overall well-being. Veterinarians have weighed in on this perennial question, shedding light on the factors that influence the ideal bathing frequency for your canine companion. Photo: PexelsUse positive reinforcement and treats to...
Bob Barker, Longtime Animal Advocate & Iconic Host of “The Price Is Right”, Dies At Age 99
Bob Barker, the iconic host of “The Price is Right”, ended every show with the same message – “Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered.” For 35 years, he greeted contestants with his infectious smile and witty sense of humor. Over his career (1972-2007) on the longest-running game show, he won 19 Daytime Emmy Awards and acquired millions of fans. He used his success onstage to help advocate for animals. He convinced the show to stop giving away fur coats due to animal cruelty, which his...
FDA’s Investigation Reveals Link Between ‘Grain-Free’ Foods and Heart Disease in Pets
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) ongoing investigation into diet-related heart disease in dogs and cats contains important warnings for pet owners. With over 1,300 reported cases of heart damage that may be tied to pet food, understanding the implications of this report is crucial for our furry companions’ well-being. Photo: PexelsDilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a condition that weakens the heart. The Link Between “Grain-Free” Diets and Heart Disease Since the FDA’s initial alert in 2018 about a possible...
Ziggy the Wobbly Kitten Proves Pets with Disabilities Are Just “A Different Kind of Perfection”
Heather Wilson and her husband and two teenagers have never really known a life without pets. But Heather admits that, up until recently, they never really thought of adopting an animal that had a disability or special need. Now, after having adopted a kitten with cerebellar hypoplasia (CH), a permanent condition that affects the cerebellum and makes balancing difficult, Heather believes that animals with disabilities make some of the best pets. Heather’s 17-year-old daughter, Katie, is very involved with special needs students at her...
