Do You Live in a Certified “Better City for Pets”? You Could!
Some towns and cities are pet-friendlier than others, but that’s not always apparent from the outset. Sure, places get a reputation for having more dog-friendly dining establishments, or for working hard to reduce feral cat populations with TNR programs, or ensuring that animals within their community are fixed before they’re available for adoption. Recently, the city of Santa Monica qualified for a “Better City For Pets” certification. These are awarded after conducting assessments regarding the pet-friendliness of a...
SPCA Leaders Say Animal Abuse Cases Are On The Rise Post-Pandemic
Back in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused global lockdowns. As people found themselves spending more time at home, their bonds with pets strengthened and more people started adopting pets. In fact, some shelters were completely emptied of pets due to an increase in adoptions! As COVID restrictions lightened, though, people started returning to work. Social events picked up. And people found themselves dedicating less time to their so-called pandemic puppies. Shelters started to fill back up as people returned the pets they’d rescued...
Pennsylvania Cafe Helps Rescue Cats Find Loving Forever Homes
Cat cafes have been growing in popularity, largely in European countries like Ukraine. As the trend has grown, cat cafes have popped up in the United States, like the Toe Beans & Dreams Adoption Café in Oahu, Hawaii. Photo: Pexels/Lina Kivaka Now, Devon, Pennsylvania has its own cafe that’s working to help rescue gets get adopted! It’s called the Black Cat Cafe. The cafe, which is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., uses all of its proceeds to support cat adoption and rescue efforts! According to ABC 6,...
Missouri Shelter Pets Experience Toys And A Soft Place To Rest For First Time, Thanks To You
Animal shelters are in crisis mode with an influx in pets and decrease in adopters. Dogs and cats are spending more time in shelters waiting for a forever home. They are using every dollar to feed and care for the animals and don’t have any to spare for things like toys and treats. That’s where Greater Good Charities’ GOODS program comes in to help with donated pet food, treats, toys, and much more. Thanks to your generous donations, shelter pets at Kansas City Pet Project are getting some much needed and deserved treats and...
Special Needs Kitten Named Tater Tot Who Inspired People Worldwide Passes Away Suddenly
A tiny kitten with twisted legs and a “grumpy” face won the hearts of people around the world in a matter of weeks. The disabled ginger kitten was rescued by Kitty CrusAIDe in Salt Lake City, Utah. “This bean was born with some pretty obvious malformations, most noticeably his twisty back legs. His front legs appear to be stuck at a sharp angle, and he was also born with a cleft palate. We are currently tube feeding him, since his palate prevents him from latching onto the bottle, and we will be getting him into the vet next...
Managing Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats
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Cat Refuses to Walk if Her Human is Around to Carry Her
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! She was a delicate flower princess that did not walk if I, her loyal stewardess, was around to carry her, draped lovingly over my shoulder. PHOTO: ASHLEY SCHWEISS She loved to have her primordial pouch shaken and tried to con our other cats into grooming her by sadly swiping at her face and meowing sadly at them....
Unused COVID Meds Meant for Humans Earmarked for Cats in Cyprus as Thousands Die
According to a piece in The Guardian, unused medicines will be made available through veterinarians after a COVID-19 outbreak has wreaked havoc among Cyprus’s robust feline population. Cats have been dying by the thousands from feline Covid there, officials noted. So, the government gave them the green light to use the medications, which was said to be in line with a recommendation from the agriculture ministry. Photo: Pixabay/AmberShadow Feline Coronavirus Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), which is a variant of the coronavirus, has...
Abandoned Husky Cries on the Street for Help in Ukraine Until Someone Steps Forward
A beautiful husky girl living in Ukraine was recently spotted tied to a pole in front of a cafe. There was no note, no food, no water, and no supplies left with her, and she’d been tied up since early morning before one of the cafe workers finally reached out to Love Furry Friends Rescue for help. It was getting late in the day, and the dog had been crying for hours, likely wondering when her person would return for her. In a video of the situation, you can see people just walk past her and ignore her desperate pleas. While the breed is...
Protective German Shepherd Fosters Adorable Abandoned Ducklings
An extremely protective German Shepherd took on a clutch of abandoned ducklings to tuck under his large, furry wing and became their surrogate dad when they needed him most. Not long ago, a dog named Ben living in New Zealand had a brief friendship with a mama duck that flew the coop unexpectedly, leaving their newly-hatched ducklings unattended. Photo: Pixabay/mristenpart Protective Dog Breeds Ben and the sweet little brood immediately bonded, and before he knew it, he was spending most of his time watching over them as they slept, ate,...
