Urgent Measures Needed to Prevent the Extinction of Hippos, a Vital Species in African Ecosystems
Hippos are one of the most iconic and beloved animals in the world. But they are also facing a dire situation that could push them towards extinction. Despite a population decline in recent years, the United States continues to import hippo parts at an alarming rate. Between 2009 and 2018, the US imported over 9,000 hippo teeth, 5,700 skin pieces, and 1,700 carvings, making it the top importer of hippo parts in the world, the Humane Society of the United States reports. The commercial trade in hippo parts is contributing to the decline of...
Puppy Found In Ditch With Fractured Leg Makes Complete Recovery Before Boarding Flight To Freedom
A good Samaritan in Louisiana found an 8-month-old puppy in a ditch unable to walk on his front legs and rushed him to the local animal shelter, Cara’s House. When the puppy arrived at the shelter, he was soaking wet and unable to put weight on his front left leg. He was examined by a vet and an X-ray revealed that he had a hairline fracture. The sweet hound mix was named Granola and put on kennel rest to see if his body would heal on its own. The vet believed this treatment along with medication would heal the fracture, and it did!...
The Best Dog DNA Test Kits Reviewed
Human DNA testing technology has changed our approach to ancestry, health, and relationships. So it’s no wonder many pet owners would like to use that same technology to better understand their beloved dogs. If you’ve ever wondered what your dog’s parents (or grandparents or great-grandparents) may have looked like, dog DNA tests can give you some idea. Even if your dog is a purebred, there may be some things you may not know about its family tree. Dog DNA also holds valuable information about your pet’s health....
7 Popular Chihuahua Mixes
All those Chihuahuas you spy in those purses, pet strollers or carryalls are adorable as all get-out, but you might be looking at one of seven popular Chihuahua mixed breeds and not a purebred Chi. Here are seven Chihuahua mixes, ranked from most common to least based on Wisdom Panel data, and what you what you might expect from each cross: Chihuahua-Terrier: Get ready for adventure and exercise because these higher-energy Chihuahua mixes are up for anything fun and stimulating that includes you. Chihuahua-Poodle. This super-smart, trainable...
Senior Cats: Understanding the Changes that Come with Age
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Cat Shelter Goes Viral For Its “Nice Or Naughty” Feline Of The Week Series
A California-based cat shelter has gone viral for its hilarious “nice or naughty” feline of the week series. Heaven on Earth Perry’s Place in Los Angeles, California started sharing the series on social media and it wasn’t long before it gained traction and captured attention from people around the world. According to Fox News, Toni Barrett, the development manager for Heaven on Earth Perry’s Place, explained that the staff got the idea for the series from a TikTok user known as Pot Roast’s mom who labels...
Runaway Husky Escapes Family And Walks 10 Miles To Her Old Shelter
When a friendly husky mix escaped her new family and took off, no one was sure where she was headed. You can imagine the surprise of everyone when the runaway dog, Bailey, not only turned up at her old shelter but rang the doorbell to get inside! Bailey lived at the Animal Rescue League of El Paso in Texas before she was adopted by a family that lived 10 miles away. Sadly, shortly after she was adopted, Baiely darted from her new family and escaped. The rescue put out a plea on Facebook asking anyone who spotted Bailey to call about it....
Runaway Dog Rescued After She Settled Down In A Flowerbed For Some Hot Soup
A runaway rescue dog managed to be rescued for a second time after she was spotted resting in a flowerbed in Pennsylvania. Rescuer Nicole Asher of Buddha Dog Rescue & Recovery shared about Ella and her rescue on Facebook. In the post, Asher recalled how the dog was found in Malvern, Pennsylvania “curled up in a ball, in a flower bed, wet, dirty and shaking.” A concerned citizen named Karen happened to spot the dog and knew she needed to do something to help. She called the rescue and put some warm chicken soup out for the dog...
Woman Rescues Skittish Dog Who Finds Comfort In Her Husband’s Arms
When Sarah spotted a stray dog in the woods near her farm, she knew she had to do something to help. However, catching the massive dog wouldn’t be easy. The poor pup was so skittish, she wanted nothing to do with Sarah and darted off into the woods. According to The Dodo, Sarah chased the dog through the woods, across a creek, and around the farm for some two hours before her husband showed up to help. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Miraculously, the dog quickly took to Sarah’s husband and allowed him to approach her and pick her up. As...
Animal EMT Rescues Puppy Trapped In Car Axle
A puppy trapped in a car axle not only managed to be rescued but she went on to find a loving forever home. The 14-week-old puppy named Gracie was running for her life when she managed to wedge herself into the axle of a car. Photo: Pexels/Matheus Bertelli The Arizona Humane Society shared about Gracie on Facebook, explaining that she’d “wedged her way on top of the rear axle of the undercarriage of a car after being chased by two large dogs.” Thankfully, Dan, an AHS Emergency Animal Medical Technician, was able to coax her...
