‘Diva Calico’ and Her ‘Derpy Ginger’ Brother Get Into Everything
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! Alex and Emma were my babies. PHOTO: JANE WILKENS I lost Alex in 2021 at 17 and just lost Emma this January, three months shy of her 19th birthday. She was an absolute terror as a kitten. SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE STORY She and her brother Alex would get into everything. Alex would always follow Emma everywhere so was...
Recycling Old Baby Clothes for Animal Hospitals & Shelters is a Great Way to Help Injured & Sick Pets
If you’ve ever had a pet with an injured paw or leg, it’s quite possible you covered the treated owie with an old sock to keep them from licking or chewing the affected area. Used clothing no longer in the weekly rotation can be used for many things, like rags for cleaning or any number of craft projects. Photo: Pixabay/zuckerschnecke Used Baby Clothes But when it comes to baby clothes, which tiny tots go through at a frantic pace, they are quite frequently in “like-new” condition by the time they no longer fit. This...
6 Ways to Make the Lives of Elderly Pets Easier
Just like people, as animals age, things can start to get more difficult to navigate. Countless studies have pointed to the fact that pain in dogs and cats can oftentimes be difficult to recognize until it’s fairly advanced. They can also suffer cognitive decline and vision loss. So, what can we do to make our pets’ golden years more comfortable and less stressful? We’ve got some suggestions for you right here. Navigating with Aging Pets Photo: Pixabay/sergeljeanette If your pet is starting to show signs of mental decline or...
Siberian Husky Has a Blast Cracking Open Her Birthday Piñata
What do you like to do for your pet’s birthday? This family gets each of their dogs a piñata full of dog treats and has a ton of fun opening it and sharing the contents between the pups. Their version of the piñata game is a little different than the normal one, because the birthday guest of honor is the only one who’s really allowed to take a whack at the piñata – and they do it with their teeth instead of a bat or stick. But it still looks like so much fun! Photo: Facebook/The Adventures of Tonka the...
Starving Homeless Cat Finally Gets The Food And Care She Needs, Thanks To You
It is National Feed a Rescue Pet Week and The Animal Rescue Site’s 21st Birthday! We are hoping to celebrate by providing 3 million meals to shelter pets, but we need your help. Join us in our mission to feed shelter pets across the country. Animal shelters and rescues are in desperate need of nutritious pet food, as new pets arrive daily. Join us in our mission to feed shelter pets around the country, like Curley. Photo: Cats in the Cradle The 12-year-old cat was barely surviving on the streets of Georgia. While no one knows how she...
Bunnies Overrun Florida Neighborhood, Causing Chaos and Concern
In the scenic and tranquil neighborhood of Jenada Isles in Wilton Manors, Florida, there’s an adorable yet problematic cuteness-overload unfolding. Bunnies, lots of them, are hopping around yards, cutting through wiring, and drawing the growing ire of residents and public officials alike. A population of 60 to 100 rabbits has taken over this community just a few miles north of Fort Lauderdale, leaving residents grappling with concerns for both the safety of these furry creatures and the well-being of their own properties. The origin of...
Outer Banks Wild Horses Welcome 6th Foal of The Season
The Outer Banks in North Carolina is home to roughly 100 wild horses known as “Bankers”. The Spanish mustangs have been roaming freely on the sandy shores for centuries and have adapted to many changes. As more people enter the area to live and vacation, the goal is to keep the majestic horses wild and free. Locals and visitors are thrilled to see the horses cooling off on the beach or grazing among the dunes, but it is vital that everyone keeps their distance. Corolla Wild Horse Fund (CWHF), who works to protect and conserve the...
In Sync — Study Gets to the Heart of the Animal-Human Bond
Decades of research have shown that having a dog or cat can be good for your health — both physically and mentally. The benefits of sharing your life with an animal include everything from lower blood pressure and decreased anxiety to higher self-esteem and improved immune response. Now, a boy, a dog, and a couple of heart monitors have proven what animal lovers have known all along: a powerful heart-based connection exists between us and our furry friends. In a simple study, Dr. Rollin McCraty, Director of Research for the...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Foster recruitment, Community Animal CARE and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Successfully reuniting lost cats with owners, paper collars, and more in this Community Cats podcast episodeWant to learn about the program that has a feline reclaim rate eight times the national average? Listen to the Community Cats Podcast episode, “How to Reunite Pets and Owners with Corinne Bourgoin, Operations Coordinator, MSPCA Boston Adoption Center.” In Corinne’s discussion with host Stacy LeBaron, she explains how the MSPCA reunites...
Newborn ‘Miracle’ Bunny Survives After Hit And Run Kills Her Mom And Littermates
A bunny in Florida is being called a “miracle” after she survived a hit and run that killed her mom and littermates. The East Coast Rabbit Rescue in West Palm Beach, Florida shared about the bunny, Mimi, on Fakebook, saying: “This bunny is a miracle and you will learn why.” Photo: West Palm Beach Aerial November 2014 photo D Ramey Logan.jpg from Wikimedia Commons by Don Ramey Logan, License: CC-BY 4.0 In the post, they explain that a lady called to report a rabbit who had been hit by a car. The woman said there...
