Resident Cat Provides Comfort in Retirement Community’s Health Center
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! Frankie resides at Bayview Retirement Community’s Health Center in Queen Anne, Seattle. Frankie was rescued after his owner passed away. He was at a facility in Kingston when we saw his photo and adoption information online. He was two-and-a-half years old when he came to live with us at Bayview. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / YVES At first he was quite scared and shy. He stayed in the...
Could Dogs Be the Key to Reversing Aging in Humans?
“While we are building these dog longevity drugs and giving something that pet parents, at least from the emails I get, really, really want, we’re also learning something about how to help people live longer, healthier lives,” Celine Halioua, founder and CEO of Loyal, a San Francisco startup that’s studying drugs to slow aging in larger dog breeds, told National Geographic. Today, many companies are endeavoring to find ways to lengthen the life and health spans of man’s best friends. And along with these efforts...
True or False: Do Cats Have Nine Lives? Are Cats and Dogs Mortal Enemies? Is a Black Cat Unlucky?
Yes, cats are such mysterious creatures. So enthralling are these felines that they had long played important roles in ancient Egyptian worship and culture since the 2nd millennium BCE. Bastet was the most famous of these cat goddesses, with Bubastis in the Nile River delta as the center of her worship and where masses of cat mummies were later discovered. Photo: Pexels/Matteo Petralli Hence, it’s not surprising that this feline is surrounded by numerous myths. For centuries, many people in Europe and the United States have been afraid...
What Stuff are Cats Made Of? A Fur Full of Mystery and Unique Personalities!
No matter how long you and your cat have been, you know that there’s a mysterious side of your pet that you’re still unable to fathom. You’re not the only one who’s baffled. Many experts feel the same way, especially since research on cats is mainly done in laboratories, animal shelters, and free-ranging communities of feral cats. Photo: YouTube/Kitten Life Researchers from the University of South Australia and the University of Wellington in New Zealand, who published a study on cat personalities, stated in their...
Meet the Raccoon Who Sidelines as the Cutest Baker’s Assistant
Like in animated films and literary works, animals can be your life companion or work sidekick. They will always have your back — ensuring you accomplish a mission with their help. With their intelligence, they can lend you a helping hand and understand your needs despite the language barrier. Your personal life and career will bring happiness when you have your best bud. Dogs aren’t the only creatures who are capable of assisting a human. Other animals, such as horses, cats, geese, dolphins, and more, can have occupations. Like...
Lead Ammunition Officially Banned in EU Wetlands, Expected to Save Millions of Birds
Lead poisoning is estimated to kill one million waterbirds in Europe each year, but a new ban has officially taken effect that should drastically reduce that figure. A ban on using lead ammunition on wetlands in the EU has now been implemented, after countries were given two years to seek out alternatives. Iceland, Norway, and Lichtenstein are also part of the ban. It’s thought that this action will ultimately save the lives of millions of birds. . PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / BOUKE The move has been celebrated by wildlife organizations, though...
Handsome, 10-Month-Old Ramsus Would Like to Be Your Next Kitty
Meet Ramsus, the sweetest little guy and the purrfect mix of a cat. Ramsus is incredibly handsome with his gorgeous blueish-gray and white coat and his sparkling emerald-green eyes. But this sweet-natured kitty cat has much more than just good looks to offer. There’s also charm and companionship on his side, as well as the fact he’s a champion snuggler. But besides all those checks on the plus side that he brings to the table, there are a few things he’d like from a new roomie in return. First off, he loves scratches and...
Oregon Set to Join Other States in Making Shelter Animals the State Pet
Oregon has no officially recognized state pet. Now, state lawmakers are moving to rectify that with a proposal to declare shelter dogs and cats the state pet. As of late last month, a one-page declaration for the proposal, known as House Resolution 8, unanimously passed the House Committee on Rules before easily sailing through the House with 58 bipartisan votes in favor of and just one against. That sole holdout was Rep. Jamie Cate, R-Lebanon. Photo: Pixabay/Daga_Roszkowska The State Pet of Oregon Now in the hands of the Senate rules...
Australian Animal Shelter Throws “Pity” Party For Adult Cats To Help Them Find Loving Homes
Adult cats are constantly overlooked for kittens at shelters, so Australian Animal Protection Society (AAPS) did something special to highlight their adoptable adult felines. While kittens are adorable, they have endless energy and are still figuring out what they can and can’t scratch. Adult cats are typically more mellow and already have good manners. Sadly, adopters stroll right by them. Shelter staff at AAPS decided to celebrate their longtime adult cats by throwing a “Feline Pity Party”. The party featured cats that...
Residents of East Palestine Concerned with Health Risks Following Trail Derailment and Hazardous Chemical Release
The people of East Palestine, Ohio, are experiencing growing health and environmental concerns following the release of toxic fumes from a train derailment that occurred on February 3. As NPR reports, The derailment caused a fire in the area that lasted for days, and ten of the 50 derailed cars contained hazardous chemicals such as butyl acrylate and vinyl chloride. Authorities were concerned that these combustible liquids could set off a major explosion, which led to residents being asked to evacuate as a precaution. #2 You are looking at a...
