Scientists Want To Interview Cat Owners Whose Felines Have Chronic Mobility Problems
Are you a cat parent to a feline who suffers from chronic mobility problems? Scientists need your help. A study is being conducted by scientists from the Animal Welfare Epidemiology Lab at the University of California, Davis to help address mobility issues in felines. Photo: Pexels/Sam Lion According to the university’s recruitment page, the purpose of the research is to “investigate video telehealth as a way to provide non-medical advice on at-home management for caretakers of cats suffering with chronic mobility-related...
Fire Devastates Florida Wildlife Center And Kills Nearly All Its Animals
Dozens of animals passed away following a devastating fire at the Alligator and Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach, Florida. The education center housed over 250 exotic animals that were rescued and surrendered from pet owners in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. We suffered from a tragic fire last night. Nearly all of the animals are gone. We are devastated. Posted by Alligator & Wildlife Discovery Center on Thursday, July 13, 2023 The center took to Facebook to share about the devastating news. They said, “We suffered from...
Senior Golden Retriever Can’t Stop Smiling After Being Saved From Neglect
It’s so sweet to see a dog with a rough past living his or her best life after being rescued. People love a good success story, and that’s exactly what a 10-year-old golden retriever with Kit is offering the world. According to PEOPLE, Kit was found as a stray in Turkey. Photo: TikTok/@hangingwith_henry Registered nurse Lindsay Paluba volunteers with the nonprofit Tattered Paws and Golden Hearts. Through that organization, rescue dogs in Turkey are placed in homes in the United States, and Kit was a prime candidate. While Paluba...
Rescue Dog with Health Issues of Her Own Helps Her Human Through Cancer Diagnosis
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! Ruby is 9, and she’s had terrible food allergies all of her life. She doesn’t let that stop her. PHOTO: TERESA FASANO I make her food, and I give her special baths. She loves everyone, and she wants to be friends with all creatures great and small. SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE STORY We go for car rides, which...
Young Aries is the Ideal Pet for Anyone Looking for a Smart, Energetic Pup
Meet Aries, aka Zeus. No, the name change doesn’t mean he’s on the lam wanted by Johnny Law. There were just too many Zeus’s at the shelter. The staff at Pima Animal Care Center made the following comments about this sweet, handsome boy: Aries is a big playful puppy who has been bounced around far too much in his young life. This boy really deserves a happily ever after — forever, this time! In previous homes, Aries lived with a child and reportedly did well, though he’s an energetic boy who may be a bit much for...
“Swifties” Can Adopt Cats for Just $13 Thanks to Upcoming Seattle Concert Performances
Great news for feline lovers in the Emerald City: In order to celebrate Taylor Swift’s upcoming concerts in Seattle next weekend, the Seattle Animal Shelter is reducing adoption fees for adult cats to just $13 (normally $35-$75) — reportedly Swift’s favorite number — for one week beginning Tuesday, July 18, to Tuesday, July 25, 2023. According to Axios Seattle, as more cats continue to come in each week, every adoption frees up space for another kitty “to find their forever home and peacefully sleep on...
Cruise Ship Passengers Baffled As Whales Slaughtered Before Them In Faroe Islands
Passengers aboard the Ambassador cruise line’s ship Ambition were met with a distressing sight during their visit to the Faroe Islands. As they docked in the port area, they bore witness to a traditional hunt in which 78 pilot whales, members of the dolphin family, were slaughtered, CBS News reports. The incident has ignited a wave of concern among wildlife conservationists and travelers alike, prompting reflection on the delicate balance between cultural practices and the preservation of marine life. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / U. S....
Cats Make Beautiful AI Artwork And Find A New Home
We all know cats love keyboards. These rescue cats are using their love of keyboards to create AI artwork and get adopted. If you have a cat, you don’t need anyone to tell you that they love walking around on your keyboard. The more you are on your computer, the more they want to be on the computer as well. I know from experience that it is impossible to keep them from walking on the keys, so what are you to do? There is an old saying: If you can beat them, join them! Photos: YouTube / Best Friends Animal Society That’s exactly...
Man Rescues 70 Cats and Needs 3 Apartments to Care for Them
A man saw the need to care for strays in Morocco so he rented three apartments and filled them with cats. We often hear that there is more happiness in giving than in receiving. That is true, and giving takes on many different forms. A good example of this is what one man has done in Morocco. He recognized the danger that stray cats were in, and he decided to do something about it. Photos: YouTube / The Dodo In fact, he took things to an entirely new level when it comes to giving. Any stray cat needs help, but in Morocco, the situation is...
Wild Squirrel and Dog Become Friends With a Daily Visit
The true story about a wild squirrel that stops by for a daily visit with her BFF, Oliver the dog. We’ve all heard that birds of a feather flock together, but that doesn’t always hold true. We’ve also heard about ‘strange bedfellows’ and that seems to fit this story quite nicely. Photos: YouTube / The Dodo It’s a true story about a wild squirrel that comes every day to visit a dog. She is very faithful about her visits, and if she doesn’t come for a few days, she is sorely missed. A Friendship Is Born...
