Ohio Shelter Puppies Are Tuckered Out After Playing With Donated Toys
Puppies have endless energy and a good way to entertain them is with toys, however, most animal shelters are unable to afford luxuries like toys and treats. That is where Greater Good Charities’ GOODS program steps in. The cost of pet food alone can consume a shelter’s minimal budget. The GOODS program provides nutritious dog and cat food, essential supplies, toys, and treats to shelters across the country. Shelter life is stressful and takes a toll on the homeless dogs and cats as well as the staff and volunteers who care for...
Therapy Dogs Help a Community Heal After School Tragedy
A Kansas high school made national headlines after a 2022 school shooting shook the community. A place of positive experiences, such as football games, school plays and prom, turned into a crime scene. Therapy dogs in schools were part of the response team. Friendly furry faces, supportive counselors, staff and parents all joined together to greet students and begin the healing process within the school community. Trained to use their therapeutic nature to deescalate emotions in a difficult situation, therapy dogs bring joy to students and...
3 Things to Do if a Dog or Cat Dies at Home
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Learn the updated Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters
In 2010 the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) published the first Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters, which quickly became the gold standard in how to care for animals shelters and foster homes alike. In December 2022, the revised “Guidelines” were introduced. The Guidelines is understandably a comprehensive and lengthy document, yet many who can get value from it don’t have the time to read it in it entirety. That’s why you’re invited to the free ASV Shelter Guidelines Re-Boot Camp! The...
A Deaf French Bulldog Communicates Through Adorable Silent Gobbles
Special needs dogs need to be surrounded by genuinely caring humans. News about neglect and abandonment just because humans deem them less adorable than normal canines are immensely saddening. Blind, deaf, paralyzed, and those with birth defects never wished for their condition. People’s attitudes towards dogs should not be based on their looks. Every fur baby deserves tender loving care. Thankfully, those abandoned and could not find homes are taken to sanctuaries, rescue centers, and foster care. Various organizations are making...
Redditors Find This Turtle’s Smile Both Adorable and Questionable
Exotic pets might not be as soft and furry as dogs and cats, but they surely are adorable on their own. Reptiles, amphibians, insects, fish, and others can easily win hearts. Your house will always be filled with joy due to their presence. Those pets don’t only become your friends because they can also be your source of knowledge. Since humans don’t get to interact with exotic animals daily, there is little information about their personalities. Do snakes love pets, or do capybaras also ask for cuddles? Although you could search...
Would-Be Adopter Had a Specific Type of Dog in Mind, Fate Had Other Plans
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! I knew I wanted to rescue and looked into rescuing an Italian Greyhound since I had owned one before. I wanted a young male, well-adjusted and not skittish, due to my very busy, hectic lifestyle. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / SIMONNE DRAPER Instead I got a phone call asking if I could foster a young male that was tossed out of a moving car and found running along a highway. No other details were...
‘Ghost Dog’ Spends Months Hiding, Until Her Foster Slowly Helps Her Out of Her Shell
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! Rescue – that has never been a choice with me. It is who I am. Been involved since I was little. One day, I saw a post about a dog needing a new foster with a group I foster with (Angels Among Us). She needed a calm home. Well, I had two laidback dogs and no kids, so volunteer I did! DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / CHRISTIANE When I picked her up, she peed all over the foster’s husband...
Pauly Wants a Biscuit & a Forever Home, Not a Cracker & a Shoulder to Perch On
Pauly may want a biscuit but he’s no parrot. He is actually a super cute puppy — well, practically a puppy at under two years old, anyway. He’s currently residing at the Pima Animal Care Center’s shelter facility in Tucson, Arizona, where he’s a volunteer favorite. Here’s what some of his biggest fans have to say about this sweet boy: Photo: Pima Animal Care Center “First time walking Pauly. He was very enthusiastic in his kennel with bright eyes and a wiggly body (puppy behavior). I leashed him up...
Why Dogs Prefer The Taste of Freshpet Recipes
If you’re considering making the switch to refrigerated food for dogs, you may be wondering exactly why dogs like the taste of Freshpet so much more than kibble. Read on to learn more about four of the biggest reasons why the taste of fresh recipes will always be superior. Reason #1 why dogs like the taste of Freshpet: Recognizable flavors One of the biggest reasons why picky eaters turn their noses up at kibble is the flavor. After being cooked to a crisp, artificial colors and flavors are added to kibble in an attempt to bring back...
