Hungry Mama Dog Thanks Woman For Feeding Her Puppies
The selflessness of a mother is truly remarkable and awe-inspiring. A mother’s love and devotion go beyond any measure of personal sacrifice. Mothers put the needs and well-being of their children above their own, often going without sleep, personal time, or even basic necessities to ensure the children are cared for. As it turns out, that’s true not just for human mothers but for animals as well. Photo: Twitter/@Yoda4ever Just like with human mothers, the love of a mother dog for her puppies is really something special. It is a...
Police Rescue Puppy Covered In Swastikas And Expletives
The thought of innocent and defenseless puppies enduring any form of mistreatment is deeply disturbing. Whether it’s physical abuse, neglect, or emotional harm, it’s hard to fathom that anyone could commit such crimes on a precious pup. Puppies, with their inherent vulnerability and trust, deserve a loving and nurturing environment to grow and thrive. Sadly, far too many dogs endure the realities of abuse. Photo: Flickr/kenzie campbell License: CC BY 2.0 One such puppy was shaved to her skin and crudely covered in Swastikas and...
Sweet, Adoptable Lab Puppy, Tuckson, Would Very Much Like to Meet You!
Get ready to meet Tuckson or, as his friends call him, Tucker. Tucker is a wonderfully sweet smaller Lab mix with a real zest for life. He is a gentle boy and shows affection to everyone he meets. Because he’s only eleven months old, Tucker is still very much a Labrador puppy. He is a rambunctious chewer and can be a little mouthy, especially when he’s hungry. Like any puppy, Tucker will chew on anything and everyone until he learns to channel his energy as he gets older. Photo: DLRR Despite his puppy-driven penchant for chewing,...
Putting an End to PMU & PMSG Farms Could Take Time, But it’s Worth the Effort
Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains of southeastern Arizona, Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary is home to horses and burros rescued from neglect, abuse, abandonment, and slaughter. When most people read the word “abuse,” mental images of beatings, whippings, withholding food/water, and any number of other cringeworthy scenarios come to mind. Sometimes, however, it’s more akin to stuff that was never even on your radar. Abuse was definitely at the forefront of Karen Pomroy’s decision to found the...
Clever Runaway Parrot Uses His Voice To Find His Way Back Home
Looking for a lost pet can feel devastating. The bond we share with our pets is unmatched, and knowing they might be out there somewhere without us is heartbreaking. One pet owner who knows this all to well is a man named Brent Chadwell. He lives in Cape Coral, Florida with his beloved Solomon Island Eclectus parrot named Tiki. Photo: YouTube/ABC7 SWFL According to NBC-2 News Brent’s girlfriend unfortunately left the backdoor of the house open and Tiki managed to escape. The couple began frantically searching for Tiki, and shared photos...
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...
