Stray Dog With Life-Threatening Hernia Needs Your Help
Life on the streets in Bulgaria is tough. There are numerous stray dogs and cats roaming the towns looking for food and shelter. Some are also suffering from health issues, like sweet Boyana. Local animal shelter, Love for Love Association, works to reduce the number of stray animals through spaying/neutering, changing the locals’ view on stray animals, and finding homes for thousands of the homeless dogs and cats. They also care for injured, sick, or abandoned animals at their shelter. In March, they received a call about a stray dog...
New Analysis: Pets With Microchips Are THREE TIMES More Likely to Get Home
It’s long been known that lost pets with microchips have a higher chance of returning to their homes than those without. New analysis from the HASS data team shows that pets with microchips are in fact three times more likely to be reunited with their families as those without—but that the use of microchips could be so much more effective. Read on for tips on what shelters can do to have those chips more effectively work to reunite pets with their families. HASS Data Is Clear—Microchips Work, and They Could Work Even...
Do Dogs Dream?
The answer is yes! Take a look at what we know about canine sleep patterns, why dogs dream — and what they dream about! On occasion, you’ve probably noticed your dog yipping or quivering in his sleep, as if he’s chasing a squirrel. You most likely assumed he was dreaming. But was he? Do dogs really dream, and how can we know for sure? This article focuses on the phenomenon of canine dreams, and why they’re so important to your dog’s well-being. HOW DO WE KNOW DOGS DREAM? “Yes, dogs dream!” affirms Dr....
How to Choose the Best Vegan Dog Food
Turning your dog vegan is a controversial topic. But as more humans contemplate plant-based lifestyles themselves, it becomes a relevant idea for dog parents. Dr. Ilana Halperin, chief of service for Community Medicine at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in California, says since dogs are omnivores, it is possible for a vegan diet to contain all the vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates and fats needed for a healthy diet. “But in practice, meeting a dog’s protein, amino acid and macro and micronutrient needs is complex...
Dog Survives Rollover Crash with More Than 50 Other Animals, Finds Forever Home
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! Archie, a poodle-Maltese mix, came to us under protective custody after being pulled from a rollover wreck involving over 50 animals (10 dogs, one rabbit, and the rest were cats). The crash happened as the hoarders were attempting to leave town. Once he was evaluated, treated, and cleaned of his feces-matted hair...
Photos Show The Transformation Of Rescue Cats Before And After Adoption
Sometimes a rescue animal just needs a little TLC to really shine. When they’re living on the streets or in a shelter, it can be hard to see their personalities come through. Every day is simply survival. But when they finally get adopted, pets can really let loose and be their best selves. It’s amazing what adoption can do for a rescue pet, like a cat. The transformations that some animals endure is incredible! Photo: Pexels/Alice Castro Thankfully, there’s a whole subreddit dedicated to pets and their transformations from...
Neglected Horse “Left To Die” Becomes Prize-Winning Show Pony
A horse who was left for dead is now a prize-winning show pony, thanks to his new owner! My Lovely Horse Rescue took to Facebook to explain that they were contacted in October 2022 when a horse named Woody was found “collapsed on the side of the road.” Woody & Orianna 💖💖💖💖💖In October 2022 we were contacted by the An Garda Síochána Clonmel to assist when they found… Posted by My Lovely Horse Rescue on Saturday, June 17, 2023 They said, “The...
Meet The Winners Of The 2023 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest
We love our pets, regardless of how they look. Sure, some dogs are absolutely adorable. Other dogs, however, are not so cute. But sometimes, there’s a dog so ugly that he’s actually endearing! The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest in Sonoma, California, is dedicated to finding the ugliest pups out there. And surprisingly, they’re pretty adorable in their own rights. A former contest of the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest Photo: Flickr/Wayne Dunbar License: CC BY-ND 2.0 The 2023 World’s Ugliest Dog contest started...
How To Protect Your Dogs From Fireworks This Fourth Of July
The fourth of July is coming up. In the United States, that means it’s not long before people start setting off fireworks to celebrate Independence Day! While fireworks can be a lot of fun, they can also pose a problem for pet owners. Each year, pets are terrified of fireworks, and some run away or even injure themselves trying to escape the noise. Photo: Pexels/Sam Lion To protect your dogs and other pets from fireworks this Fourth of July, there are some steps you can take! It starts before the celebration begins by offering your...
Adopted Feral Cat Takes On The Role Of “Mother” For New Kitten
When we welcome a baby animal into the home, it’s nice if they have an older pal to show them the ropes. Some older animals don’t appreciate younger pets coming around, but others take it as an opportunity to “mother” the younger pets. That was the case with a former feral cat who was adopted into a family. When the family adopted a little rambunctious kitten, the older cat stepped up to “mother” the kitten and show him the ropes. Photo: Reddit/u/westcoastcdn19 The two brothers grew up together, and their...
