10 Ways You Might Be Unknowingly Stressing Your Pet Out
Nobody wants to see their pet in distress, and we’ll go to great lengths to keep it from happening. The reality is we can’t always avoid it. But what if you found out that something as innocuous as looking at them or feeding them something new was causing them stress? You’d want to stop it immediately, wouldn’t you? Well, hold onto your hat because you might be blown away by some of the fears Fido could be harboring and the triggers that set them off. Recently, a group of animal experts spoke with Insider to discuss...
Sweet Rescue Pig Asks To Be Tucked In Bed With Blankets Every Night
A sweet rescue pig living at the Little Woods Animal Sanctuary in Central Michigan loves being tucked in at night with cozy blankets. Little Althea the piglet had a rough start to life, but thanks to rescuers at the sanctuary, she was given a second chance to not only survive but thrive. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo In an interview with The Dodo, the sanctuary’s co-founder, Ryan, said that when they got Althea, she was “basically lifeless.” The tiny piglet saved her own life by jumping from a transport truck heading to a...
Rescue Group Feeds 100 Stray Dogs Daily, They Are NOT Invisible
As a society, we tend to look the other way when it comes to stray animal populations. They are basically invisible to us even when in all actuality they are in plain sight. That’s because for most they are a low priority with everything going on in our busy lives and the seemingly never-ending chaos around us. We tend not to give it much thought even though we know it’s happening. Photo: YouTube/@lovefurryfriends Homeless Animals Fortunately, not everyone can look away. For them, knowing the true plight of creatures that are...
Pangolins Rescued From Trafficking Are Being Rehabilitated – And Making Pangopups – Thanks to You
Pangolins – a species that has thrived for 80 million years – are struggling to survive in today’s world. This is because they’ve become the most trafficked mammal on Earth. Their meat and scales are in high demand, even in the United States, where their leather is used in items like boots and bags. Their scales are also used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Thanks in part to you, though, we’ve been able to help some of the victims of the traffic trade. Over the past two-and-a-half years, Greater Good Charities...
You’ve Helped Provide Shelter and Food for Endangered Red Pandas
The red panda population has fallen by an estimated 40% over the past 20 years. The species – which is endangered – faces several threats to its survival, but habitat loss and degradation are among the most significant. Thanks to your clicks, shopping for a cause, and contributions, we’ve been able to take some steps to address the issue. Greater Good Charities recently teamed up with the nonprofit Red Panda Network (RPN) to plant native trees to help the red panda. The tree species chosen provide the animals with both...
Veterinarian Runs Dogs Through Wet Cement To Leave Pawprints In Front Of New Veterinary Clinic
When the Oakdale Veterinary Group in Oakdale, California was getting ready to open its new veterinary clinic, they came up with a special way to honor their patients. The veterinary group shared on social media that when they laid the cement for the sidewalk in front of their building, they invited a group of dogs to run in the wet cement and leave some prints! Photo: Instagram/@oakdaleveterinarygroup One resident dog, Mowgli, was especially keen to get his prints in the concrete and leave his lasting mark. The veterinary group shared a video...
How to Massage Gas Out of a Dog
Claire Primo, CVT, ACMT, FFCP Claire Primo, CVT, ACMT, FFP, is a veterinary nurse and certified animal massage therapist residing in Lyons, Colo. She specializes in senior pet care, holistic veterinary nurse care, and empowering guardians with the tools and guidance needed for a healthy and nurturing relationship with their pets through her veterinary nurse practice, Peak Animal Wellness & Massage. Follow her Facebook page here and her Instagram page here. Source:...
Dug Up at Dogster: April 2023 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
Happy April and yay for warmer weather! April 23 is Lost Dog Awareness day. We don’t like to think we can lose track of our furry buddies, but one in three pets ends up missing at some point in their lives — and only 21 % end up making it home. YIKES! Aside from microchipping your dog and properly fitting her for a tagged collar, we have a great article with quicks steps you can take to find your lost dog. Planning to attend any dog events near you? Send us pictures of your pup to be featured on our social media pages. Or email us...
Sea Otters Face New Deadly Threat, and Humans Can Catch It, Too
Sea otters, the smallest marine mammals in North America, are iconic symbols of the California coast and a keystone species. These furry creatures once numbered in the hundreds of thousands, but due to hunting, habitat loss, and pollution, they have become one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world. In recent years, a new threat has emerged that could drive otters to extinction: a bacterial infection known as toxoplasmosis. Photo: Adobe Stock / erikakirkySea otters are a marine mammal found along the coasts of the Pacific Ocean....
Blankets, Pet Food, and Pizza: GreaterGood’s Work in Ukraine Continues
As the war for control of Ukraine rages on, the people there need as much help as they did in the first days of the invasion. Many of them are living in cramped conditions with relatives or in shelters. Attacks on infrastructure have caused power outages and supply chain issues, leading to a lack of resources and basic necessities in many locations. Photo: GreaterGood/Nina YevtushenkoPeople in Kyiv, Ukraine, are receiving food and supplies thanks to your donations. In certain areas of Ukraine, attacks are ramping up, and more and more homes...
