Nemo The Cat Becomes BFFs With New “Nemo” Fish

It’s no secret that cats love fish, but that love might not go both ways. In fact, cats are known to eat fish and prey on them, so it makes sense why cats might enjoy fish but fish wouldn’t feel the same way. One orange tabby cat, Nemo, happens to be aptly named after his love for fish. Photo: Pexels/Peng Louis Rather than getting Nemo a real fish to torment, his owners decided to compromise by getting him a plastic fish. “We got Nemo a new fish, and this one’s a Nemo too!” his owner shared on Instagram. As it...

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German Shepherd Found Crammed In Tiny Wire Cage Gets Second Chance On Flight To Freedom

A rural Louisiana shelter received an anonymous call about a large number of dogs being kept in deplorable conditions in and around a trailer. Rescuers arrived to find muddy kennels and dog in crates around the property. They were heartbroken when they found a young German shepherd crammed into a tiny wire cage made for a small dog. The poor dog was unable to stand, sit, or move inside the crate. He was clearly deprived of food as well as he was skin and bones. He was taken in by Iberville Parish Animal Shelter who told us, “After...

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The Dark Reality of Animal Cruelty in Film: What Price Are We Paying for Entertainment?

Imagine sitting in a dimly lit theater, eagerly awaiting the start of a highly anticipated film. The screen flickers to life, and as the story unfolds, you become engrossed in its narrative. The characters captivate you, their emotions resonate, and the plot takes unexpected turns. But amidst the dazzling cinematography and gripping performances, there’s a lingering question that begins to gnaw at your conscience: What price are we paying for this entertainment? Animal rights advocates have long sounded the alarm about the treatment of...

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How APA! Gives Behavior Dogs a Second Lease on Love and Life: Ruthie

Jun 15, 2023 Dogs are social animals. Typically they love the company of other dogs, are comfortable around people, adapt readily to various situations and eagerly await at the door to welcome us home. These social skills are learned and dogs benefit from practicing them. Unlike people, pups only have body language and barking to communicate how they are feeling and misreading these cues can lead to serious misunderstandings of what the animal is trying to tell us, often resulting in pups being deemed “Behavior Dogs.” Austin Pets...

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APA! Gives Behavior Dogs a Second Lease on Life: Ruthie

Jun 15, 2023 Dogs are social animals. Typically they love the company of other dogs, are comfortable around people, adapt readily to various situations and eagerly await at the door to welcome us home. These social skills are learned and dogs benefit from practicing them. Unlike people, pups only have body language and barking to communicate how they are feeling and misreading these cues can lead to serious misunderstandings of what the animal is trying to tell us, often resulting in pups being deemed “Behavior Dogs.” Austin Pets...

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Clearing Your Animal’s Airways with Acupressure

Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...

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Lost Baby Flying Fox Experiences Maternal Care from a Loving Bat Rescuer

Maternal presence is vital to a baby animal’s survival, especially in the first few months of its life. They need warmth, food, a safe habitat, and motherly affection. Baby animals cannot fend for themselves in the wild — their lives are in grave danger if left unattended. The offspring may die from strong climate exposure or hunger or be targeted by predators. Thankfully, some humans establish rescue and rehabilitation centers for poor orphaned animals. Some abandoned babies are found and brought to the centers to give them a...

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CARE launches racial equity course scholarships in honor of Juneteenth

Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) is offering its Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) virtual course free of charge during the month of June. This $800 scholarship honors the federal holiday Juneteenth. Juneteenth (June 19th), is the US federal holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. These scholarships are made possible thanks to the generous funding of national animal welfare foundation Maddie’s Fund®. CARE is a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) run national...

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Pink Baby Elephant Receives the Best Protection from the Adults of Its Herd in This Video

Animals are familiar with the concept of family connections. They have their own system, which is often led by a patriarch or matriarch. The group takes importance in giving protection to everyone, especially the youngest members. For instance, elephants would help each other raise offspring. The adult females are led by the oldest elephant, who they refer to as the matriarch. They are also familiar with babysitting one another’s offspring whenever needed. It’s a form of bond for the family, which is very advantageous for the...

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Hedgehog with Pineapple-Themed Cage Lives the High Life with Weenie Dogs and Human Sister

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! Thorn the hedgehog is one of the friendliest critters around! He is getting to be an old man since he is almost 4. His three siblings, a human 4-year-old and two weenie dogs, think Thorn is their own baby and absolutely adore him! Thorn’s mommy is a member of the Hedgehog Welfare Society and has rescued hogs...

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