Adopting a New Cat with APA!’s Barn Cat Program is a Win-Win
May 09, 2023 At Austin Pets Alive! our mission is to help all dogs and cats find safe places to live and keep them off euthanasia lists. Our innovative Barn Cat program is designed to help a special population of felines: the free-spirited “working” outdoor cat. These special cats are not socialized to cuddle and sit on laps. They have spent their lives living in the great outdoors. These kitties end up at shelters for various reasons. For example: they were living in or around a construction zone. The construction area...
Why Isn’t My Puppy Eating?
Puppies eat a lot. So when your puppy isn’t eating, it’s concerning. Medical or behavioral: These are the two main reasons why are puppy won’t eat, says Dr. Mondrian Contreras, of Carol Stream Animal Hospital in Illinois. Medical reasons include: pain illness digestive problems nutritional issues anatomical concerns like teething Behavioral issues include: stress or anxiety aversion texture general food preference stubbornness My puppy isn’t eating! Is something wrong? “It is not normal, but it is also not...
Military Woman Returns On Leave To Find Her Horse Emaciated and Riddled With Parasites
Horses are majestic and kind animals who make the best therapists. They rely on humans to provide proper food, shelter, care, and exercise. At a minimum they need constant access to clean water, green pasture and hay to munch on, and shelter from the elements. According to The Humane Society of the United States, “An average-size horse will eat about 20 pounds of food a day and drink at least eight gallons of water.” If a horse doesn’t receive sufficient food and care his body condition can quickly decline in a matter of...
The Daily Indoor Life of An Otter Whenever Dad Is Away
Having an animal at home can truly brighten your place. They are like toddlers that make you smile and need your attention every day. Humans aren’t the only ones who get attached to animals because they can reciprocate those feelings. Your pets are happy when you’re around, they are excited to play with you and receive cuddles and kisses from their favorite humans. It’s immensely rewarding to nurture them because they return those feelings a hundred percent. Also, with their hilarious antics, you have a reason to laugh even...
Weight Management for Dogs: Healthy Eating Habits and Exercise
Maintaining a healthy weight is essential for your dog’s health and happiness. Obesity in dogs can lead to many health issues, including diabetes, heart disease, and joint problems. At the same time, being underweight can cause malnutrition and a weakened immune system. Let’s talk about dog weight management, which combines proper nutrition and regular exercise. Find Out if Your Dog Is Overweight Lots of dog parents don’t know what a healthy body weight is for their pup. Dogs come in different shapes and sizes, so it’s...
Learn how to become more community-centric with these free courses on Maddie’s University
Is your animal organization working to become more community-centric and need a little help? Maddie’s® University now offers Human Animal Support Services (HASS) curriculum, covering the most important concepts of the community-centric model. From lost pet reunification, pet support services, intake to placement, and creating a foster-facing medical clinic, the curriculum starts with a brief introduction to the HASS model and then dives into each element. It’s free to enroll and you can take the courses at your own pace....
Two Orphaned Kittens Find A New Mama Cat To Take Them In
When we have an animal in our family, we do what we can to make sure they have everything they need in life. We give them a nice place to sleep, plenty of good food, and all the TLC they can handle. Unfortunately, not all animals have that opportunity and some must struggle just to get by from one day to the next. When we see those animals in trouble, we do what we can to help but some people take things to the next level. Photo: TikTok/@erinsfosters There are plenty of people out there who are willing to foster animals that need some extra...
Cat Who Had Never Had a Forever Home Helps Ease Homesickness in College Student
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! It’s not always easy to leave the family nest and get to your very first student apartment, especially when it comes to living all alone in this quiet little room. This is true even if we travel by train every weekend to go back to our family. I was no exception. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / JOSE PAULO VASCONCELOS The first two months were quite difficult. I didn’t know anybody in...
This Elmo Would Be Tickled if You Were to Adopt Him!
Say hello to Elmo! “Elmo thinks it’s important to be kind, because if you’re kind to somebody, then they’ll be kind to somebody, and it goes on and on and on.” Elmo Ok, Pima Animal Care Center’s Elmo isn’t actually the Elmo that said that, but he believes in his namesake’s line of thought. If you think about it, one of the kindest things you can do is give a shelter pup a loving home! Elmo promises that if you do him that kindness, he’ll pay it forward every day! How, you ask? Fetching...
Report From Iceland Notes it Can Take Harpooned Fin Whales Hours to Die
A recent report out of Iceland conflicts with the country’s animal welfare objectives after it was revealed some harpooned fin whales can spend hours dying slow, miserable deaths. According to a report by the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority, some whales have taken hours to die during Icelandic whale hunts, which were slated to end by 2024. In their attempts to investigate, the organization examined several fin whale carcasses shot with explosive harpoons during hunts in 2022. What they uncovered was that nearly 40 percent of the...
