Sometimes All It Takes is a Bag of Food to Keep Pets in Homes
Feb 08, 2023 What can 24 pallets of donated pet food do? It can connect a community, build a community, and keep the individuals in that community fed and safe. In 2022, APA! became a benefiting partner of a program created by the Humane Society of the United States and Chewy that connects Chewy’s warehouse returns to shelter partners in need. This collaboration has helped build upon our expanding PASS (Positive Alternative to Shelter Surrender) program, which has seen extreme growth over the last few years. A large delivery that we...
Can Dogs Sense Human Emotions?
It goes without saying that as pet parents, we develop a close emotional connection with our dogs – we’re able to recognize their feelings as easily as we do our own. But have you ever wondered “can dogs sense human emotions”? Extensive research has been done in this field and the results may (or may not) surprise you. How well can dogs sense human emotions? Pet parents know very well that dogs have an extraordinary ability to read human emotions, but in recent years this hunch has been backed by scientific research....
Yoga Pup Searching for Forever Home Has Downward-Facing Dog Nailed!
Namaste! Meet Poppy, the sweetest yoga buddy you’ll ever meet in your life. Poppy has been hoping a fun-loving forever person/family would come along and adopt her since April 2022. She’s a paws-on kind of gal who likes to be involved in activities with her humans, especially fitness. Outdoor yoga is one of her new favorites, and her fellow participants loved her to pieces when she arrived. Photo: Pima Animal Care Center Shelter Pets Staff at Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson made the following comments about this good-natured...
5 Signs Your Dog Doesn’t Like You
Dogs are supposed to be our best friends, but do you have a dog who doesn’t like you? This breakdown in the relationship between dog and owner can be stressful for all. How do you know if your dog doesn’t like you? Your dog’s body language is a clear indicator of how your dog is feeling about you in the moment. 5 signs your dog doesn’t like you 1. Stiff body language. Dogs use their bodies to communicate with each other and people. One of the first signs that your dog doesn’t like you or is uncomfortable...
Tortoise Owner Wakes Her Pet Up From Hibernation In Freezer
Tortoise owners are probably familiar with a winter hibernation routine. While not all tortoises hibernate, many do and it’s something that many pet owners help their animals adjust to. Growing up, I had an aunt with a pet tortoise and I still remember the first time he went into hibernation. As a small child, I was so sure that the poor thing had died, but in reality, he was just sleeping for months. He was placed in a shoebox in the closet and left alone, but each animal is a little bit different. Photo: TikTok/@tinaxturtle A...
Best Automatic Litter Box (Self-Cleaning Boxes) Reviewed
Felines make up a big part of the average American’s life, with almost one in three Americans keeping at least one feline friend at home. But, with a cat’s companionship comes the responsibility of cleaning out litter boxes, a task not all cat owners can do regularly. This fact is why many pet brands offer automatic litter boxes. Let’s look at what an automatic litter box is and what the best automatic litter boxes out there look like. What Is an Automatic Litter Box? An automatic litter box is a litter box for...
Reversing Diabetes in Cats – Can It Be Done, and if so, How?
The answer is yes! This article explains how and why diabetes develops in cats, and the steps you can take to reverse the process and regain health for your feline friend. Diabetes mellitus is a very common endocrine disease in cats, and its incidence has risen dramatically over the last several decades. In 1970, one in 1,000 cats developed diabetes; by 1999, the numbers had risen to one in 100 to 200. Today, the incidence of feline diabetes is closer to one in 100 and is correlated with a rise in obesity, which is estimated to affect 63% of...
Pesticide Use May Be Contributing to Lower Songbird Populations
Bird populations are in decline across the world, with a 2022 study finding that 48% of existing species are known or suspected to have declining numbers. The main drivers are habitat loss and degradation and overexploitation of many species. A new study finds similar trends among garden birds in the United Kingdom, owing in part to pesticide use. Researchers from the University of Sussex recently investigated songbird prevalence in gardens and the link to pesticide use. The findings, published in the journal Science of The Total Environment,...
Woman Decides to Adopt Friendly Shelter Cat, But Her Less Social Sister is Part of the Deal
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! I had just relocated for work and was living away from my friends and family and without a roommate. I knew I wanted a pet around to help keep my sanity working in the stressful job I had. I got a shelter recommendation from a coworker and the next day, I went down with my mind set on taking home one adult cat. CATS. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ARODSJE The volunteer invited me to look around the cat...
Musical Cockatiel Sings “September” By Earth Wind & Fire
Everyone who has a pet probably realizes they’re something special. Like people, animals are so unique and they each bring something new to the table. Some pets even have hidden talents, like a musical cockatiel that’s taking the Internet by storm. Photo: Pixabay/995645 The one-year-old cockatiel named Leo Valdez is making a splash on social media thanks to his fabulous whistling and singing abilities. The bird can sing a number of songs including the famous theme song from The Addams Family, “The Star Spangled Banner”...
