Vacationing Family Helps Cat Get Its Head Unstuck from a Metal Can
This particular situation is likely the last thing a family vacationing in Maui expected to experience. But when it occurred, they didn’t hesitate to take action to rescue a fellow living being in need. The family was out and about seeing the beautiful sights of the island when they ran across a resident feline who’d found itself in a rather unlucky situation. Our best guess is that the cat had been scrounging for food in a nearly empty metal can when it accidentally put its head too far inside and couldn’t get it back out....
People Aren’t Happy About The FDA’s Ruling In Favor Of Allowing Dogs At Restaurants
Dogs have an incredible ability to become cherished members of our families. They provide unconditional love, loyalty, and companionship that is akin to the bond we share with our human loved ones. Dogs quickly integrate themselves into our daily routines, becoming a constant presence in our lives. As such, we often want to include them in all our day-to-day activites. Photo: Pexels/Samson Katt Among the things many dog owners like to do with their pets is taking them out to eat. After all, it’s a bummer to have to leave them behind....
Handsome Ren Requests a Private Audience With You to Review His Lovableness
Meet 3-year-old rescue cat Ren! This sweet man currently enjoys a simple life in foster care and isn’t high maintenance beyond the need for a little brushing every now and then to keep his beautiful coat looking lux. One of those brushing mitts would probably send him to the moon, but what he really needs is to be adopted. Photo: SACatRescue It’s true that handsome Ren can look a tad grumpy or disgruntled at times but he actually loves nothing more than to snuggle up and watch Netflix with you all day once he realizes you’re...
TCVM food therapy for dogs and cats
We know the right foods improve and maintain health in dogs and cats, but Chinese medicine goes several steps further. We spoke to TCVM veterinarian, Dr. Marc Smith, for an understanding of food therapy from a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine perspective. Q: Can you explain the concept of TCVM food therapy? A: According to Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Theory, disease in the body is due to some type of energetic imbalance. So the goal of TCVM and food therapy is to maintain balance or bring your dog or cat’s body back...
How I Learned to Love ChatGPT for Shelter Marketing
This blog is for anyone who is curious, and perhaps a little nervous, about ChatGPT’s uses in animal shelter communications. When marketing and communications spaces started exploding with talk about ChatGPT earlier this year, my first instinct was to bury my head in the sand. Most feelings of anxiety in my life can ultimately be traced back to a fear of inadequacy or failure. I was terrified that a machine could possibly do my job—I’ve done marketing and communications for a major metro government shelter, for...
DIY Cupcake Topper: Easy Dog Birthday Party Idea
Linda Facci Linda Facci is a graphic designer, fiber artist and all-around crafter. Her work can be found on Etsy.com, faccidesigns.com and on Instagram @faccidesigns. She lives in Woodstock, New York, with her husband and rescue dog, Cocoa. Source:...
5 Foundations for Successful Dog Training
Dog training takes time and patience, but with a little foresight, you can set the stage for confidence and good behavior. These building blocks will arm pet parents with an effective approach to training, making sessions with your pup fun and intuitive! Foundation #1: Use a Holistic Approach to Dog Training For training to be successful, it’s important that your dog is healthy in mind and body and that there’s trust between parent and pup. An active, stimulated, and well-socialized dog will: Respond better to obedience training...
Yowling Rescue Cat Becomes Human Sister’s Protector
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! One day, my husband and I decided to visit our local shelter just to see the cats. We were originally just going to visit, and we were looking from cage to cage. PHOTO: CYNTHIA FROM GARLAND, TX One we passed had an older cat, and she seemed friendly, but the one across from her was a young cat who had these amazing blue eyes and was reaching out to us. All the other cats didn’t seem...
Adoptable Rescue Dog, Cinder, Could Be Your Real-Life Cinderella
Say hello to Cinder, a super sweet girl who spent a bit of time in Pima Animal Care Center’s decompression program for shy and fearful dogs. The shelter can be a bit overwhelming, and sometimes a gal just needs a helping hand! Since then, Cinder has graduated from the program with flying colors and loves her volunteer friends. Give her a minute to get to know you, and you’ll have a devoted friend for life! Cinder has a perpetually wagging tail and loves getting pets and scritches. Photo: Pima Animal Care Center During her time at...
Second Oldest Park in the World Reintroduces Platypuses After a 50-Year Absence
Exciting news for nature lovers Down Under! Platypuses are back within the boundaries of Australia’s Royal National Park after disappearing from sight in the 1970s. So, what facilitated this fantastic turnaround in residency? Unfortunately, this isn’t one of those “Oh, we thought they were extinct” moments where decades later, the animals are seen on a trail cam, or a citizen catches a glimpse of one and reports it. Rather, wildlife officials released four female platypus inside the park located south of Sydney in the...
