Deaf Shelter Cat Keeps Getting Overlooked, Except By One Person Who Can’t Take Her In
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! It was late 2008 and I was going to the local pet warehouse in Camarillo for supplies. One of my favorite parts about visiting Pet Royalty, as it was called, was the giant cat enclosure in the back where Concerned People for Animals had their rescues. It was awesome – it looked like a giant cat playground, and I always went back for a visit. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / VISTAWEI That day I...
Wobbly Denji Needs an Understanding Pet Parent to Welcome Him
Meet handsome Denji, a tuxedo kitty with plenty of personality and charm living in southern Arizona. This sweet boy is a huge cuddle bug who would thrive in a multi-cat household. While he enjoys cuddle time and love from his humans, Denji also has a playful side that he likes to let shine. Like most cats, boxes are a favorite for him, and little spring toys are simply to die for in his expert opinion. Denji does have CH, aka Cerebellar Hypoplasia, aka Wobbly Cat Syndrome. Fortunately, it is more of a mild case. He gets around just fine and...
Ticks Prefer Humans Over Animals When it Comes to Choosing Hosts
Flea and tick season is quickly approaching, and in some states, it’s already here. If you live somewhere that doesn’t get cold enough for long enough over the winter, you likely have to deal with them far more frequently. As climate change increases, we could be looking at them year-round in areas no one ever expected. The problem is, you don’t have to be a hiker or an outdoorsy type to be exposed to the blood-thirsty little buggers. Your pets could be bringing them home. Unfortunately, once that happens, they could be...
Friendly Rescue Cow Is Determined To Befriend Grumpy Horse
Cows are absolutely adorable. Their big, soulful eyes and fuzzy ears make them irresistibly cute. A sweet rescue cow named Winston is definitely one of those cows that’s hard to resist – that is, unless you’re a horse. Photo: YouTube/We Love Animals Winston the cow lives on the Delmar Farm, an equine and farm animal sanctuary in Florida, along with other farm animals and plenty of horses. His owner, Claudia, shared with We Love Animals that she rescued Winston and welcomed him onto the Delmar Farm when he was just two months...
Exploring a Plant Based Diet for Dogs
Plant based diets are growing more popular for humans and their furry friends alike for a variety of reasons. A plant based diet for dogs promotes sustainability, provides solutions to allergies, helps control weight, and boasts anti-inflammatory and immune boosting ingredients, and can be incredibly tasty as well! Still, some pet parents are understandably skeptical of plant based diets and want to do a little research about the niche. Freshpet acknowledges that pet parents often have questions surrounding plant based diets, with one of the...
Overbred Dogs From Backyard Breeders Get Second Chance On Flight To Freedom
Dogs love unconditionally and ask for so little in return. They just want to be loved and cared for. Sadly, many are used by unscrupulous people motivated by profit. Female dogs are bred again and again by backyard breeders and puppy mills and tossed aside when they are no longer of use. Harriet, a 4-year-old poodle, and Sophia, a 5-year-old mini golden-doodle, have spent their entire lives having puppies. The sweet girls were surrendered to the already overcrowded Iberville Parish Animal Shelter in Louisiana by backyard breeders when they...
Climb Aboard the UFO Chicken Coop, Built by Fun-Loving and Creative Humans
Having animals at home can certainly inspire your imagination and creative side. You can’t help but think of millions of scenarios in various genres suitable for your pets. Your creativity is triggered as you think of ideas to bond with them uniquely. Some people dress their pets as famous characters, while others choose a theme for their bedding, toys, etc. It’s undeniably fun to include them in your interests, especially when they cooperate. Your phone’s camera roll will certainly be filled with hundreds of photos and...
Top 5 Smallest Dog Breeds: Fun Facts and Photos
Big benefits come with adopting small breed dogs. For instance, their downright adorable size allows for easy dog-friendly outings and lots of lap time (if they wish). Not to mention, they take up less space translating to easier care. And though little, they are fierce! Wondering claims the crown for smallest dog breed in the doggie kingdom? Read on for the tiniest, most devoted canine companions you’ll ever encounter. Chihuahua Chihuahuas take the title for the smallest dog breed in the world, weighing anywhere from 2 to 6 pounds and...
How Your Dog Can Benefit from Medicinal Mushrooms
After CBD, medicinal mushrooms have become the next big focus of interest among dog parents and veterinarians. Mushrooms offer potential health benefits to dogs, not only for maintaining health and wellness, but also for addressing difficult-to-manage problems such as cancer, canine dementia, stress and anxiety, and seasonal allergies, to name just a few. This article is a comprehensive introduction to medicinal mushrooms and how they can be used to improve canine health and well-being. ANSWERING FOUR KEY QUESTIONS Dog parents and...
German Shepherd Celebrated Freedom from Chains and Howled for Joy at The Sight of the Ocean
Keeping dogs inside cages and making them wear chains is not illegal. However, those things are not supposed to be their whole life. Dogs must be able to run, do zoomies, play with their humans and pet siblings, and be comfortable in their homes. Even guard dogs need a spacious kennel with a healthy environment. It’s saddening how some households neglect their dogs, only giving them the bare minimum. Pet parents are expected to make efforts to provide the treatment animals deserve. Chains and cages do not tame them. Being tied up and...
