10 Reasons You Should Adopt a Senior Cat
June is National Adopt a Cat Month. If you decide to head over to your local shelter to take advantage of this momentous occasion, there are plenty of quirky, cuddly felines to choose from. An often overlooked but great choice is a senior cat, and there are plenty of upsides to bringing one home! They’re Unapologetically Themselves While people often opt for a kitten because they’re fun, cute, and you’re more apt to have many years with them, it’s not really clear what their personality will end up being. That’ll...
Dogs in Montana are Being Trained to Keep Bears Away from Humans
Bear biologist Carrie Hunt, of the Wind River Bear Institute in Montana, is training what are known as “bear conflict dogs” in order to scare bears off from entering human settlements. The reason? To save their lives and that of humans who might accidentally encounter them. As human beings continue to encroach on previously-wild areas of North America, encounters between them and bears are becoming increasingly common. A game biologist by the name of Heather Reich told The Guardian that in the late 1980s, the Nevada...
Tiny Puppy in Ukraine Rescued in Overgrown Lot Looks Forward to the Good Life
As the war drags on in Ukraine, the people there and the animals caught up in the sh*t show it’s turned into continue to find a way to survive. When it comes to wildlife, they’re pretty much on their own. Not so for many of the domestic pets that have found themselves struggling to make it solo. While people and charities from around the world have stepped forward to aid them, there are still groups within the country working every day toward alleviating the suffering these frightened and often injured or sick animals are facing....
Hyperthyroidism in Dogs: Causes, Signs and Management
Dogs have a thyroid gland in their necks that produces hormones. When excess thyroid hormones are released, hyperthyroidism occurs and results in negative effects in the body. This condition is most common in older dogs but is quite rare overall. Causes of hyperthyroidism in dogs A cancerous thyroid mass is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in dogs. Less commonly, a benign mass called an adenoma can develop in the thyroid gland and cause symptoms. Giving too much levothyroxine to a hypothyroid dog is also a common cause of...
Wildlife Crossings in Canada Reduce Collisions with Animals by 80-96 Percent!
Wildlife crossings have been a huge success across the globe. They keep not only wild animals safe, but humans from incurring harm as well. In Canada, it’s resulted in an 80 to 96 percent decrease in wildlife fatalities! Hitting a large animal like a deer, elk, or moose can not only destroy your vehicle but end up seriously injuring the passengers, or, worse yet, killing them. That’s because taller members of the forest stand at such a level that if they’re struck by a speeding vehicle, it can catapult them right through...
Dog Dumped At Shelter During Parents’ Divorce Doesn’t Understand Why He’s Not Going Home
It’s no secret that divorce can be hard for everyone involved. When kids or pets are in the picture, things become even trickier to navigate. Personally, I know some couples who chose to split custody of their pets after a divorce because they both loved them so much. That doesn’t seem like a common option, though. Often, pets will go with one party – whoever they’re most attached to, or whoever has their name on the animal’s paperwork. There are so many factors at play! Photo: Pexels/RDNE Stock project The...
GreaterGood Saves Lives by Providing Combat Application Tourniquets to Ukrainian Military Members
https://d1dd4ethwnlwo2.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/VIDEO-2022-11-15-11-08-03.mp4 We’ve had many updates lately regarding our efforts to bring food and supplies to the citizens of Ukraine as they struggle through the harsh realities of wartime living. But today, we’d also like to update you on what we’re doing to help save the lives of Ukrainian military members – the heroes who are working hard to keep their fellow citizens safe from harm and maintain control of their country and their freedom....
Abandoned Injured Calf Overcomes Odds And Falls In Love With His New Family
The following story may contain content that’s not suitable for all readers. Living as a stray on the streets of India can be gruesome. It’s a lot worse, however, when that stray is a helpless baby who’s been separated from his mother. Photo: YouTube/Animal Aid Unlimited, India That was the case with Wally, a newborn calf who needed his mama desperately. Sadly, he was abandoned without her on the streets and his future lookeed grim. As Animal Aid Unlimited shared on YouTube, Wally would’ve been just fine but his owner...
Tiny Puppy Found Covered In Blood Can’t Stop Shivering Until Rescuers Step In To Help
When Animal Aid Unlimited in India heard about an injured puppy who was covered in blood, they knew they had to respond and fast. Working in animal rescue is tough work, as you never know what you’re going to come across. When you’re faced with an injured puppy, it’s even more challenging. Photo: Sidewalk Specials/YouTube The rescue shared on YouTube that the puppy was “too hurt and too scared to move” when they arrived. He couldn’t stop shivering! Rescuers named the puppy Banny and carefully scooped him up...
Abused Female Dog Finds Home After 6 Months in Shelter
An abused rescued pit bull is finally living her best life after a social worker stepped up and adopted her. Good Samaritans found Gracie as a stray on the beach in Crescent City, California, back in November of 2022. They took her to the local animal shelter where volunteers with Dogs of Del Norte County got to work. She had improperly cropped ears and low-hanging nipples. It was apparent that she needed medical care. “No one came for her,” a long-time volunteer with Dogs of Del Norte County said. The rural community pulled...
