Unsociable Cat Has Hard Time Finding a New Home After His Human Dies
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! Weirdly enough, I found my rescue cat on Facebook. A friend posted a picture of Bernie, who was about to become homeless after the death of his person. He had already been on his own for about two months, with a couple of kind people coming around to leave food and water for him in the garage of his person’s home, but now the house was on the market and he had to find a new home or...
Grumpy-Faced Rescue Cat Brought in from Cold Adjusts to New Surroundings but Still Needs Forever Home
Meet Ms. Chef Trash Panda, a lovely kitty from a local Tucson cat colony. The caretakers of the colony would often see her nearby wanting love and making biscuits on the pavement. They were finally able to gain her trust and decided to try to find her help so she wouldn’t have to make biscuits on concrete next to broken glass. This is how she earned her name! Photo: SACatRescue Rescue Cats Chef Trash Panda is a simple girl, master baker, and creature of comfort. She’s been glued to her cozy blankets ever since her rescue, where...
Retriever Owner & Dog Make Beautiful “Music” Together in Viral TikTok with Toy Horn
It’s actually quite funny if you have a sense of humor and understand the dog is not harmed in any fashion by taking part in the videos. So, what are we talking about? A beautiful golden retriever called Gouzi, with a TikTok page known as @ly12206688, has a talent for music. They can’t sing, but they are adept at a number of simple “instruments” and a few that barely qualify. In fact, noisemakers would be a better description of the devices they “play” in their videos. Photo: TikTok/@ly12206688 Golden...
Woman Interviews Sanctuary Animals On Tiny Microphone
Many of us have experienced the call of the wild, but we may not have experienced it quite in the same way as Maya Higa. She is a streamer on the Twitch platform that knows how to interview wild critters and really gets them talking. Photo: YouTube/Maya These “interviews” have been so popular that millions of people have watched them. Meyer has the opportunity to get up close and personal with these animals because she works for the ZooToYou nonprofit organization. The facility, based in California, operates with the blessing of...
Little Rescue Pig Loves Kisses From His Foster Mom
We are all familiar with the little pig that went to market. It is close to the pig that had roast beef or the one that stayed home. There’s one little pig that isn’t always considered when we look at our toes, but it is just as adorable as the toes on a child’s feet. This little pig is named Blueberry and will surely steal your heart: Blueberry was only three days old when he was taken from his mother. He was very tiny when people found him, weighing only 2 1/2 pounds, but his personality was larger-than-life. According to...
What is the Best Vacuum for Dog Hair?
We all know shed happens when you live with dogs. Whether you have a double-coated fluffy boy or a sleek-coated pretty girl, dog hair can be a real problem during shedding seasons. Fortunately, there are some great pet vacuums for tackling dog hair. 1. Dog vacuum and pet grooming tool Pet hair isn’t just hair, it carries pollen and allergens too. The great minds at Dyson know this and developed the pet Groom Tool. It works with Dyson’s cordless range of vacuums, like the Dyson V15 Detect with its laser detection and...
Tips for Finding the Best Pet Products and Brands
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Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Open Arms Challenge registration ends today, short-term fostering for cats and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Today is the last day to register for the Open Arms Challenge!It’s your last chance to register for the Open Arms Challenge! Twenty-three national organizations have come together to host this Challenge that’s all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive practices. And there’s $420,000 in grant prizes available! Register Now Maddie’s® Insights webcastJoin Dr. Kristyn Vitale on Thursday, February 9 at...
Mom Reunited With Abandoned Dog After Leaving Heartbreaking Note
Owning a dog is a huge responsibility. Pets take a lot of resources, including time, money, food, and pet-friendly housing. While pet ownership should be accessible to everyone, the sad reality is that it’s not and families are forced to make hard decisions regarding their pets every single day. A mom in Chattanooga, Tennessee recently made the tough decision to abandon her dog, Lilo, when she found herself homeless with two young kids. Rather than taking the dog to a shelter to ask for help, Lilo’s mom wrote a note and attached...
My Dog Ate Gum, What Do I Do?
Gum is an enjoyable treat for humans, but for dogs it’s actually dangerous if ingested. What to do if your dog eats gum Dr. Tina Wismer, senior director of ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, says if your pet gets into something potentially toxic, first check the ingredient label on the product. If the ingested item contains xylitol and you notice any abnormal behavior from your pet, go to your local veterinary clinic immediately. “A veterinarian will likely first check your dog’s blood sugar and liver enzymes to see if...
