Using Acupressure to Combat Firecracker Fear
Fireworks produce loud BANGS and flashing lights that can delight humans, but they’re not so much fun for animals. The sounds and lights can scare any dog, cat, horse, deer, fox, coyote, bird, squirrel, rabbit, and even humans with PTSD or light/sound sensitivity. Learn how acupressure can help keep your dog or cat calm during fireworks. Fireworks are a popular way to celebrate events depending on the country and culture. In the United States, we mark the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve celebrations with fireworks. People have...
One-Eyed French Bulldog Wins Hearts As Rescue Animal Ambassador
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! Helen is a French bulldog with loads of spice. She is deaf and only has one eye. PHOTO: MIKKI CLARK Because she is a rescue, we do not know if she was born with an eye that became damaged, or if it was just an eye socket, because all of the muscles are there. SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE STORY Her start in life was a...
Old Dairy Cow Finds New Home After Farm Deems Her Useless
Life for a dairy cow can be brutal. They’re often forced to live in cramped areas and give birth to babies that are promptly taken away. The babies don’t even get to nurse usually because their breastmilk is sold to stores. It’s a heartbreaking and widespread reality. A cow named Helen was born into life on a dairy farm, but she was born blind. According to GeoBeats Animals, the famer decided to use her anyway and Helen was forced to give birth to 14 cows so she could keep producing milk for people to buy. Photo:...
Woman Reunites Bonded Wild Mustangs Separated During Round-Up
Two wild mustangs are back together again thanks to a kindhearted woman dedicated to their bond. According to The Dodo, Melissa followed the story of Stargazer and Nora from the time they roamed free. The two wild mustangs were bonded, but a government round-up caused them to be separated. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Low-flying helicopters corralled the wild horses into a cage. From there, they were transported to holding pens and sold off at auction. It’s a cruel practice that often separates bonded horses, but Melissa wanted to make the...
Young, Malnourished Street Kitty that Got a Chance at Indoor Life is Sold on the Idea Now
Meet 9-month-old Tamarind, a special shy boy who is learning indoor life after living most of his existence on the streets. Malnourished and sick, his rescuers at Southern Arizona Cat Rescue in Tucson thought he was a kitten when he arrived at just 2 pounds! Upon further examination, however, it was discovered that he had all of his adult teeth in, putting the kibosh on that theory. Photo: SACatRescue Tamarind is healthy now, per his vet, but this petite boy still has a sensitive tummy and can be a bit of a shy eater. With time and patience,...
Woman Credits ‘Hero’ Dog For Sniffing Out Her Breast Cancer Early
A dog named Luna is being hailed a hero for detecting her owner’s breast cancer! Dogs have been known to help their owners through cancer, from official service dogs to emotional support pups offering help to their owners or paitents in need. But sometimes, a dog can take things a step further, like Luna did. Photo: Pexels/Anna Tarazevich According to the New York Post, 50-year-old Trisha Allison was at her home in Wilford, England when she noticed her dog acting strange. She explained that her 2-year-old dog jumped onto her chest and...
Are Small Dogs Really More Aggressive? Find Out!
In 2022, the percentage of U.S. homes with at least one dog residing within rose to nearly 45 percent, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. The sourcebook they provide is filled with all sorts of interesting information shedding more light on our affinity for animals. While dog owners continue to outnumber feline owners, the breeds we’re drawn to are all over the map when it comes to the size, age, and temperament of the doggos we choose. Smaller breeds can seem like the wiser choice for many but looks can be...
Veterinarian Shares Which 6 Foods Pet Owners Should Avoid Giving their Pets During 4th of July Festivities
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, it’s crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of beloved pets during this time. Veterinarian Alysper Cormanes at Veterinarians.org shared with us which foods pet owners should avoid giving their pets during the 4th of July festivities. Read on for a list of the foods you should exclude from their diet this weekend and all year round. Photo: Pixabay/RitaE Chicken Wings: Chicken is usually safe to be given to dogs, but chicken wings are only safe provided you strip it of the outer coating...
Vanilla the Lab Chimp Sees the Sky for the Very First Time in Heartwarming Video
An incredibly touching video that will melt your heart has surfaced of a chimpanzee named Vanilla experiencing the outdoors for the very first time in her nearly 30 years of life on the planet. The sweet footage was shared recently at the American Society of Primatologists symposium in Reno by Save the Chimps‘ primatologist, Dr. Andrew Halloran. In it, we see Vanilla being greeted with a huge hug by an alpha male named Dwight as she finally leaves her enclosure after quarantining with her sister, Shake. Photo: YouTube/Save the Chimps...
Georgia Firefighters Rescue Puppy From Hot Car And Issue Warning To All Dog Owners
Leaving a dog in a hot car for a “quick errand” can be deadly, even with the windows cracked. Temperatures quickly increase inside the vehicle putting the dog at risk of heatstroke. American Kennel Club shared, “Hundreds of pets die from car-related heat stroke each year. The issue is so important that 31 states have various laws restricting people from leaving their pets unattended in vehicles.” Firefighters in Decatur, Georgia, recently responded to a call about a puppy in a hot car. The heroes rushed to save the...
