You’ll Be Smitten with This Roxy Lady!
Serious sweetness alert!!!!!! Meet Roxy, an incredibly popular senior girl at the Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson. Shelter staff there describe her as cute, compact, gentle, and easygoing. They also add that this sweet senior steals hearts everywhere she goes, and every volunteer is smitten with her. While they can’t say enough good things about her, neither can volunteers who visit with and walk her. Here’s what they have said about this little lady of a certain age: Photo: PACC “I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Roxy! She is so cute...
Majority of Pet Owners Say they Wouldn’t Cut Pet Spending if they Were Laid Off
A recent survey conducted by Quicken Inc., the maker of personal finance software, has revealed that only 38 percent of pet owners would consider cutting back on their spending habits when it comes to their fur babies should they get laid off. What makes this interesting is that 56 percent of parents say they’d sacrifice child care if the same were to happen to them. Conducted and released back in April 2023, the purpose of the poll was to determine just how much belt-tightening Americans have done so far while faced with high inflation...
Over 80 Shelter Dogs & Cats Arrive In New Jersey To Find Forever Homes Thanks To Your Support
On Monday, June 26, 47 dogs and 35 cats left overcrowded shelters in Louisiana and boarded our Summer Sunshine Flight to Freedom. The life-saving flight landed in New Jersey where the pets were greeted by smiling faces and transported back to shelters to begin their new lives. Photo: Greater Good Charities Dogs like Lil’ Anne Dutton, a former hunting dog discarded after hunting season, will never go hungry again. She was one of the lucky passengers on the flight and is looking forward to living a life full of adventure and love. Photo:...
Husky Grooming Tips to Control Shedding
Huskies have a lot of fur and shed twice a year, but don’t let it intimidate you: Grooming is easy if you know the secrets (hint: never shave your Husky’s coat!). Tim Vogel, CEO of dog grooming franchise Scenthound, combs through his top three Husky grooming tips. How to groom a Husky Tip 1: Never shave a Husky’s coat Huskies are double-coated, meaning they have a top coat of longer, harsh hairs and a soft, down-like hair undercoat that provides heating, cooling and protection. Shaving a Husky can make him hotter and cause...
Fatal Consequences: The Danger of Just One Piece of Sugar-Free Gum for Dogs
Dog owners are often well aware of the hazards certain foods can pose to their furry companions. Chocolate, grapes, and onions are commonly recognized as toxic to dogs, but there’s another item that may not be on every pet owner’s radar: sugar-free gum and candy. A video by Kentucky-based veterinarian Dr. Matt McGlasson has shed light on the potentially fatal consequences of these seemingly harmless treats if ingested by dogs. Dr. McGlasson took to TikTok to deliver a crucial warning, emphasizing the dangers of the sugar...
Hadari, the Young Pygmy Hippo, Lands at the Pittsburgh Zoo
The birth of any animal is a beautiful event, but when it is an endangered species with only a few thousand living in the wild, it is especially noteworthy. This story started at the Montgomery Zoo in Alabama. Hadari, a 1-year-old male pygmy hippopotamus, was living in Montgomery, but they moved him across the country to his new home at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. Photos: Pixabay / DavidCardinez Hadari is a rather unusual animal. After all, he is part of a species that only has about 3,000 living in the wild. In addition, it is less...
Top 10 Summer Dog Walking Tips
Summer is upon us, bringing with it long hot days and long cool drinks. You know what else it brings? Hot dogs… and we’re not talking the summer staple, BBQing kind! All puns aside, when your dog overheats, it’s more than just a comfort issue. Keep your dog safe under scorching summer skies with these top 10 summer dog walking tips. 1. Stay hydrated Carry cool fresh water wherever you go, whenever you go. Your pup generally needs to slurp an ounce of water per pound of bodyweight every single day. This number increases in...
Sick and Dead Sea Lions and Dolphins Washing Ashore In Southern California
A concerning trend has emerged along the Southern California coastline, as marine biologists and conservation organizations report a surge in the number of sick sea lions and dolphins washing up on beaches. Stretching from Santa Barbara through Santa Monica and down into Orange County, the prevalence of these distressed marine mammals has reached levels not seen in many years. Experts warn that this pattern may indicate an extreme event occurring in the region, ABC 7 reports, demanding urgent attention and conservation efforts. Photo:...
PetsAndPeoplePhotos.org helps animal welfare organizations deepen community connections
HeARTs Speak and Maddie’s Fund® are excited to announce the launch of PetsandPeoplePhotos.org, a free stock image library created for animal well-being (welfare) organizations aimed at increasing inclusivity and providing a welcoming environment for all community members. The project’s launch earlier this month was made possible by a two-year $84,700 grant to HeARTs Speak from Maddie’s Fund, a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion...
Kitten Who Wandered in One Cold Winter Day Ends Up the ‘Princess’ in a House of Dogs
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! Ilsa was a tiny kitten when she walked into my husband’s school, and right into our hearts. It was winter, and she was just looking for a warm place to sleep. PHOTO: PATRICIA JOHNSON My husband called me and said, “We have a new cat.” I reminded him we had five dogs, and I wasn’t sure a cat...
