Is My Dog Happy?
Everyone wants a happy, content furry family member. Happy dogs. Happy times together. How do we know if our dog is happy, and what is happiness for them? Veterinarian behaviorist and researcher, Dr. Niwako Ogata, at Purdue University, defines happiness as overall “wellbeing.” Three major components of wellbeing — emotional, cognitive and physical wellness — must be considered, she says, to answer, ‘Is my dog happy?’ Signs that a dog is happy Emotional and cognitive components often do a better...
4 Key Tips for Better Dog Hygiene
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Not Sure When Your Rescue Pet’s Birthday Is? Celebrate their Adoption Day!
If your best bud is a rescue pet, you likely don’t know when their birthday is. For a lot of folks, this wouldn’t matter, but for some, they’d actually like to know so that they can celebrate the passage of each year with a certain amount of fanfare. If this sounds like you, here’s an idea you might be able to get on board with. Celebrating Adoption Day The day you adopted your pet and made them a part of your family is one that can be observed in place of their real birthday. The cool thing is, no matter how they came...
Senior Chihuahua Tucks Himself Into Shelter Bed Every Night Like His Former Owner Used To
Being a senior dog in an animal shelter is tough. They’re often overlooked and chosen last, and they might be forced to live out their golden years in the shelter or a foster home if they’re lucky. Many senior dogs are surrendered to shelters in rough conditions due to years of negligence or abuse, and for those dogs, the shelter might mean a bit of relief from their suffering. Photo: Pexels/Luis Quintero However, some senior dogs end up in the shelter after spending years with a great family. Maybe the family had to move or...
Gentle Rottweiler Plays Tug Of War With Feisty Magpie Bird
Rottweilers are often stereotyped as being aggressive and brutal dogs that should be kept away from small children or other animals. However, those who are familiar with the breed know that they can really be giant teddy bears deep down. According to the American Kennel Club, a rottweiler is known as “a gentle playmate and protector within the family circle.” Photo: TikTok/@windsorau One rottweiler who fits that description perfectly is Jack. TikTok user @windsorau regularly shares videos of Jack and his unusual BFF on TikTok....
Kitten Rescued in North Hollywood Gets Movie Star Name
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! Early September 2014, I was heading home from a meeting with colleagues in North Hollywood. I was offered a ride, but on that night, I just felt like walking. I was passing some funky apartments on Cahuenga when I heard the unmistakable sound of a kitten crying out. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / TAMSIN BAKER I went toward the sound and found a tiny kitten, under a fence in the driveway of one of...
Lion Kings No More: The Web Mourns Brothers Taken Out by Younger Rivals
Sad news out of Africa after it was reported that two lion brothers who ruled the Serengeti National Park were reportedly “assassinated” by younger lions in a coup attempt that apparently succeeded. Photo: Pixabay/Alexas_Fotos The two males were reportedly 12 years old at the time of their deaths. One of them was famously known as Bob Jr., in honor of Reggae singer Bob Marley. According to Fredy Shirima, a Serengeti conservation officer, the rivals who killed Bob Jr. wanted to overthrow him. Photo: Pixabay/herbert2512...
Cat Steals The Show During Orchestra Performance In Istanbul
Cats have a mind of their own. They tend to do what they want, whenever they please. It’s part of why we love them so much. An audience in Istanbul, Turkey recently got to witness that firsthand when a curious feline stole the show during an orchestra performance. Photo: YouTube/The Black Cat The CRR symphony orchestra was performing at Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall when the feline hopped on the stage and started strutting around. The cat had a mind of his own, but no one seemed to mind too much. As you can see in the video below,...
Sweet 3-Month-Old Kitten, Reggie, is a Paws-On Type of Guy Who’s Ready for Adoption
Are you thinking about adding a furry family member to your unit? This handsome boy is named Reggie, and he’s 3 months old. He was found as part of a litter discovered behind a hair salon in southern Arizona. He’s both spunky and sweet. He loves toys of many kinds, likes to give kisses, and will climb his person for cuddles. Photo: SACatRescue When it comes to playtime, Reggie’s a very “paws on” type of guy who would do well with a kitten or cat friend to play with and help him continue to learn his manners....
New Arkansas Shelter Takes “Free-Range Approach” to Animal Housing
What’s being hailed as a first-of-its-kind animal shelter just opened its doors in Bentonville, Arkansas. On March 11, the new Best Friends Pet Resource Center welcomed community members with a soft spot for animals inside to check out their new “free-range” facility where pets can roam about with one another and interact freely. Photo: tbmerritt via Best Friends Animal Society A far cry from traditional animal shelters filled with noisy kennels and cramped cat enclosures, all of the pets available for adoption through the...
