Watch How This Dog Adorably Made Friends with a Baby Donkey
Friendships can happen in a minute if there’s an instant connection. It rarely happens, but if it does, it’s like you know that person for years. Similar interests and matching humor play a huge role in building that spark. Moreover, being genuinely interested in the other person is important. Friendship is a two-way street — reciprocating energy is a major key factor. Like humans, animals also build friendships similarly. It usually starts with curiosity then that interest grows throughout the first meet-up. Confidence in...
Free online courses for all things foster care at your animal organization
When it comes to successful foster care programs at animal shelter or rescue organizations, there are many areas to consider. What does an organization that successfully integrates foster into the whole organization look like? How do organizations with robust foster programs onboard their new foster caregivers? What does successful foster training and support look like? All of these questions and more are answered in free, online self-paced courses on Maddie’s® University. To make it easier for you, your staff and volunteers,...
Bait Dog Discarded On The Side Of The Road Overcomes All Odds And Survives
It’s hard to fathom that dog fighting still exists, but it’s tragically prevalent today. Pitbulls are especially common victims of the “sport” and it’s not uncommon for weak pitbulls to be used as “bait dogs” and then left to die. One pittie found herself in that exact situation, but help arrived right in time to save her life. Photo: YouTube/We Love Animals As shared by We Love Animals, the pitbull was spotted by the side of the road in an area where dogs are often dumped. It’s near a busy...
Man Straps Action Camera To Cat’s Collar And Sees The World Through His Eyes
If you’ve had a cat in your life, you probably know how adventurous they can be. It’s one of the reasons people love them as pets! People love cats as pets for a variety of reasons, from their playfulness to their entertaining antics. One thing that really stands out, though, is their independent yet affectionate nature. Photo: Pexels/Luiza-Maria Scurtu Many cats like to come and go as they please, demanding pets and snuggles when they feel like it and wandering the streets when they need some space. If you have an indoor-outdoor...
Walmart to Offer Pet Telehealth Plan to Its “Plus” Subscribers via Pawp
If you’re a Walmart shopper and a pet owner, you’re in for some good news if you carry a Plus subscription with the mega-retailer. According to recent reports, beginning Tuesday, May 22, 2023, Walmart — which is partnering with veterinary telehealth provider Pawp — will be offering Walmart+ subscribers free access to virtual veterinarians for a whole year. Walmart’s surge into veterinary telehealth comes as the business attempts to more readily compete with Amazon while holding onto its higher-end customers by...
Newly Adopted Dog Bolts During Walk But Somehow Finds Her Way Back to Her New Home
The following story is a finalist in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers will receive $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. Voting runs through June 1. To read more stories and cast your vote, click here! We had her only a month, 30 days to be exact. She had been a stray that someone decided not to keep. She was a couple of years old. She was scared, but sweet. We named her Kona. It was a Monday afternoon. My three dogs and I were taking our daily walk on a major...
Adoptable Tony, the Special Needs Rescue Pup, is a Veritable Iron Man
Tony Stark. Tony Hawk. Tony Robbins. With the name Tony, this sweet special-needs guy has some big shoes to fill, but the folks at Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson know this lovable fella is up for the task! You see, Tony is a survivor. This plucky pup came to PACC unable to use his hind legs. Sadly, he had been found by the side of the road with a severe spinal fracture. Since his rescue, he’s gotten a wheelchair of his very own, and you can see him popping wheelies all around the shelter with his volunteer friends! Here’s the...
My Dog Ate Weed! Here’s What to Do
With the increase in states legalizing marijuana, weed is not only more accessible to humans, but also increases instances of a dog ingesting it. Dog ate weed? First, don’t lie about it. Dr. Anna Robinson, a small animal veterinarian in New Braunfels, Texas, stresses that you need to be completely honest with everyone when speaking about the issue. “No veterinary professional worth anything cares if you are illegally (or legally) in possession [of marijuana],” she says. “It’s against our code of ethics and AVMA...
Air Shepherd: Using Drones to Protect Elephants & Rhinos in Africa
Their motto is reversing the march of extinction, and boy, do they have their work cut out for them. We’re talking about Air Shepherd. With a website full of sobering statistics, it’s hard not to be alarmed when you read that since 2007, rhino poaching has increased by 9,000 percent in South Africa alone. Or that across Africa, every 9-11 hours, a rhino is slaughtered, and every 14 minutes an elephant is killed. At this rate, elephants and rhinos could be extinct in as little as 10 years. Why is that not upsetting for so many...
“Dapper Older Gentleman” Max Wants To Be Your One And Only
Senior dogs are the best, and in case you need proof – meet Max. He’s described as a “dapper older gentleman” by Animal Care Centers of NYC who is showing him with love after his previous owner surrendered him. Max has the best leash manners and can teach his new family how to enjoy the little things in life. He loves to curl up with his humans and go for strolls in the park. The shelter shared that we would be the “perfect picnic partner” who would gladly clean up the crumbs afterwards. He still has so...
