CJ May Have Special Needs, but She’s One Special Kitty!
Gorgeous CJ is full of so much love and fun she operates in front-wheel drive only, but she doesn’t know any different than any other happy and “normal” cat. She is a total sweetie pie and an absolute lover of being petted. She will come running the best she can to get them whenever you come into the room and give sweet little head butts to remind you that it’s time to dote on her. Photo: S. Arizona Cat Rescue Adoptable Cats She also LOVES playing with toys, especially those that hang from a string or that she can toss...
Frightened and Cold, a Dachshund Waits for an Owner Who Doesn’t Return, but Happiness is Right Around the Corner
Is there anything more heartbreaking than a dog not wanting to leave the spot they were abandoned in because they think its owner might come back for them? This beats all contenders for weepy scenarios in our book. Because they can’t comprehend what’s happening to them or that the person they love so much could do this to them, they just stay put on the off chance a miracle could be in the works. Photo: YouTube/@lovefurryfriends Rescue Animals Well, for one frightened dachshund who couldn’t stop shaking from fear and cold, a...
Stray Puppies Become Biggest Love Bugs After Being Rescued
Puppies just want to love, and it’s hard for humans not to love puppies. Their adorable little furry faces, fuzzy wiggle butts, and almost rubbery bellies make them impossible to resist. All over the world, there are people who go out of their way to intervene when they see or learn of animal suffering. That’s the story with the folks at Love Furry Friends Rescue in Ukraine. Photo: YouTube/@lovefurryfriends Ukrainian Pet Crisis Since the war in Ukraine began, domestic animals and wildlife have suffered tremendously, but...
Large Dog Breeds Often Found In Shelters Who Make Great Workout Buddies
Animal shelters are full of bigger dogs due in part to people not having the time or desire to give them the exercise they need. Since January is Healthy Weight Month and Walk Your Dog Month, we decided to celebrate by sharing which dog breeds (many found in shelters) make great fitness partners. It’s a new year which means that most of us are trying to check off one of our resolutions – to lose weight. Photo: Unsplash/No Revisions Something as simple as taking a daily walk is beneficial to your mental and physical health. The...
How to Treat Alopecia in Dogs
Alopecia, commonly known as hair loss, is a common condition in dogs. While all dogs may be at risk of developing varying degrees of alopecia, there are contributing factors that may predispose your dog to this condition. Understanding the top reasons in which your dog may develop hair loss, as well as steps to take toward a diagnosis, plays a tremendous role in treating your dog’s alopecia. 5 common causes for alopecia in dogs and how to treat them Thyroid disease Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid gland, is an extremely...
Baby Elephant Practices “Charging” In Kruger National Park
Wildlife photographer, Zander Rautenbach, was at the right place at the right time to capture an adorable display by a baby elephant in South Africa. Vehicles filled with tourists and photographers at Kruger National Park came to a halt when a herd of elephants was spotted near the road. What happened next was something that can only be described as adorable. Screenshot: YouTube/ZANDER RAUTENBACH In footage captured and shared by Zander and Stefni Rautenbach Wildlife Photography, the baby elephant comes “charging” toward the...
Hungry Hamster Fills Cheeks with Potentially Deadly Antidepressant
Pet Poison Helpline Also Announces 2022 Toxin Tails Winner MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Jan. 18, 2023) – With a name like Professor Sweetcheeks, you wouldn’t think he needed mood medications. When this rascally rodent got his paws on some sertraline, the active ingredient in Zoloft, however, the drug made its way into his cheeks faster than you can say, well, Professor Sweetcheeks. “Our 11-year-old son Gregory begged for a pet hamster, and named him Professor Sweetcheeks,” said Christie of St. Louis, Mo. “A few months...
Supporting Your Dog or Cat’s Digestion with Acupressure
A good diet and healthy digestive system are vital to your dog or cat’s well-being. Here’s why, along with an acupressure session that will help improve and maintain the health of his GI tract. by Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis When it comes to our dogs and cats, a species-appropriate diet helps support good digestion. Knowing the difference between a carnivorous and omnivorous diet is a good place to start, along with a basic understanding of how your animal’s digestive system works – and how acupressure can be used to...
A Calf and a Piglet are the Cutest Best Buddies You’ll Ever Find in Iowa Farm Sanctuary
A lot of people desire a quiet and simple farm life, especially when they grow tired of the noisy and complex city lifestyle. Most importantly, spending time with farm animals will widen your knowledge and give you exceptionally good memories. There’s something about them that makes the whole country life experience more meaningful and enjoyable. You get to treat them like family members and learn about their personalities as if they were humans. You’ll get to witness those animals bond together and become inseparable. Photo:...
Tiny, Spiny Mammal Finds Interesting Ways to Stay Cool in the Heat
We all have tricks for keeping cool when it gets a bit too toasty out. Maybe it’s a wet cloth on our necks or a kiddie pool with some cold water for our feet. A spiny, egg-laying mammal found in Australia and New Guinea has its own tricks. The echidna, which has a lower body temperature than most mammals, often deals with warm temperatures across its home range. Researchers at Curtin University in Perth, Australia, decided to use thermal vision to observe the species’ tactics for cooling down. Their findings were recently...
