Crisis Sheltering for Pets: Keeping People and Pets Together
[embedded content] There are times when someone can’t take care of their pet on a temporary basis, because of a medical emergency, loss of housing, or another short-term crisis. The traditional sheltering response is to permanently separate the pet from their owner, but more and more organizations are providing crisis sheltering instead—boarding the pet at the shelter, or placing them in a foster home, for a limited amount of time. How does crisis sheltering work, and how can you get started? We’ve gathered experts from...
The Top 3 Ways Dogs & Cats Change Our Lives
Anyone who shares their home with a dog or cat knows that animal companionship enriches our lives on so many levels. Here are the top ways they do that. Words can’t express the pure joy we experience when feeling a sloppy puppy kiss on our cheeks, or the soothing comfort of a cat’s purr against our hearts. Our canine and feline companions are our best friends, our families, healers, and trusted guides. We learn valuable lessons from them about unconditional love, living life to the fullest, and friendship of the most loyal kind...
Moon, The Humpback Whale, Unbelievably Migrated Thousands of Miles Despite Spinal Injury
A lot of animals migrate from one place to another due to various reasons. Humpback whales are one of those species that travel for thousands of miles as an annual routine. Their route is from their summer feeding grounds to their winter breeding locations. Weather change is a huge factor in humpback whales’ migration, as they move to tropical waters whenever winter approaches. Hawaii is their stop, which is the right warm temperature to give birth to their calves. It’s a system that helps humpback whales avoid scattered calves in...
WisCARES receives $200,000 grant to help keep pets and people together
Maddie’s Fund® has awarded a $200,000 grant to The Wisconsin Companion Animal Resources, Education and Social Support (WisCARES) program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-M). This grant will support the salaries of a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) and social worker at the WisCARES program. By having a social worker available to its clients, WisCARES is able to provide the best possible veterinary medical care along with relevant social services to help keep pets and people together. These services can include...
Grieving Orphaned Foal Found Comfort in The Presence of a Caring Dog
Due to inevitable situations, some young animals are forced to be orphans and are taken in by rescue centers to ensure survival. Animals aren’t exempted from feeling grief and experiencing loss. They will mourn their loved one’s death which you’ll see in their behavior. You’ll notice a decrease in appetite, the animal gets timider, or they just sadly lay down somewhere. They understand sorrow even at a young age — a sad truth that easily tugs your heartstrings. Photo: Youtube/AL.com That’s why rescue...
The Adorable Living Arrangement of a Man and a Family of Giant Eurasian Eagle-Owls
Life can place you in the most random situations you never thought you’d experience. With that one magical change, things that are usually normal become extraordinary. It could happen on your walk from home or even in your very own backyard. Sometimes, those unbelievable moments involve animals. For instance, you encounter a white stag during your hike. It’ll suddenly change your view about hiking as you’ll look forward to meeting the stag again or seeing other rare creatures. Before it was a form of exercise and stress...
Abandoned Dog Covered in “Hundreds” of Puncture Wounds Learns To Live Life to the Fullest
An abandoned dog in South Africa was given a second chance at life, and now, she’s thriving thanks to rescuers with Sidewalk Specials. Sidewalk Specials shared that Nulli’s owner left her behind and some local dogs attacked her when she sought out food. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials Despite her pain and injuries, Nulli waited at her owner’s old home, day in and day out, hoping that he’d somehow return. Eventually, a Good Samaritan called Sidewalk Specials and informed them about the poor pup. They were quick to find...
Mama Dog Reuniting with Her 4 Puppies Will Melt Your Heart
Stray dogs on the streets of Ukraine are nothing new these days. In fact, all cities/countries across the world have loads of strays wandering around. But since the war in Ukraine was launched, many animals that were always house pets have found themselves scrounging on the streets for food and shelter. One rescue group there, known as @lovefurryfriends on social media, has taken it upon themselves to try to ease the severity of the situation by rescuing as many of these dogs as they possibly can. It’s not easy, and they are in constant...
Over 100 Golden Retrievers to Honor Spencer the Boston Marathon Dog Before the Race
The 127th Boston Marathon is slated to take place on Monday, April 17th, 2023, but this year will be a little different as Spencer the golden retriever won’t be on the sidelines to cheer runners on. Spencer, the official Boston Marathon dog, passed away before the race this year, and to honor his memory, more than 100 golden retrievers will be walking the last mile of the race and crossing the finish line. Photo: Flickr/Bill Morrow License: CC BY 2.0 The memorable event was coordinated by members of the MA Golden Meetups. The dogs...
Q&A with Lessons in Chemistry Author Bonnie Garmus About My Current Favorite Fictional Dog, Six-Thirty
Lessons in Chemistry has topped the New York Times Best Sellers since it was published last year and it’s landed on my personal list of favorites, too. If you’re a dog lover and fiction fan, you’ve probably heard about Six-Thirty, a rescue, mixed breed dog, named after the time of the day when protagonist Elizabeth Zott finds him on the street. After being kicked out of a bomb sniffing program, the scruffy pup finds his way to Elizabeth, a scientist in the 1950s and 1960s trying to prove her value in a male-dominated...
