Dug Up at Dogster: March 2023 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
March is full of dog events and pet expos that your whole family can enjoy! This month, one organization I’d like to highlight is Vet Set Go, which is holding an essay contest for middle school students to win a scholarship prize package for Auburn University Junior Veterinary Camp in Alabama over the summer. The deadline to enter is March 31. This program is part of a larger effort to bring a younger generation into the veterinary workplace to meet the demand of the growing number of pet parents and need for...
Shelter Dog Smiles Every Time Someone Calls Her Pretty
Girls of all ages (and species) like to be called pretty. However, the way one New York shelter dog responds will melt your heart. Ivory is a one-year-old pit bull mix that is looking for a loving home with older children or with her being the only child. She is as sweet as she looks and has been patiently waiting for someone to adopt her at Animal Care Centers of NYC. Photo: Animal Care Centers of NYC According to her bio, she loves to go for walks but will need slow introductions to new places and people. “This is my favorite little...
Capital of Indonesia, Jakarta, Finally Bans Dog Meat Trade
Dogs are man’s best friend and are viewed as members of the family by many countries. Sadly, there are still some countries which allow these loyal companions to be slaughtered for meat. Dog Meat Free Indonesia (DMFI), a group of animal rights organizations, has been working for years to end the cruel dog meat trade in Indonesia. They shared, “Every year, an estimated 1 million dogs are brutally captured and transported throughout Indonesia, crammed into sacks and cages, their mouths bound shut so tightly they can hardly...
Case Management: Make It Your Animal Shelter’s Superpower!
“Case management” for pets housed in your shelter may sound new—but don’t worry, your organization is already doing it! Strengthened awareness helps you practice this care model more skillfully. What is it? Case management is the umbrella term for work done to recognize and serve individual pets in institutional settings, meet their unique needs, and match them with good homes. When you take a shelter dog on a walk, snap a flattering photo of them, or craft their online biography, you fulfill responsibilities as that...
Should I Shave My Dog?
What groomers refer to as “clipping” (and pet parents call “shaving”) a dog’s hair, can keep your dog cooler, but up to a certain length. Taking the coat right down to the skin has the opposite effect as the coat helps to regulate body temperature. It also protects your dog’s sensitive skin from the sunburns and pests. Which dog breeds should not be shaved According to Nicole Kalish, education manager at Andis, most double-coated, shedding dogs should not be shaved. These dog breeds include: “Often,...
Tiny Bulldog Puppy Throws Massive Tantrum For Mom
It’s not just human moms who deal with attitudes and tantrums. Some animals have to go through that as well, including a mama dog named Patches. You see, her puppy, Elvis, has quite an attitude and he’s not afraid to show it. He even breaks out in massive tantrums from time to time! Photo: YouTube/Mary Ellen Brixey One of those tantrums happened to be filmed by Mary Ellen Brixey and her husband, Rob, who were quick to share the hilarious clip on YouTube. In the video description, Mary said, “Elvis gives Patches a few choice...
Woman Pretends She’s On The Phone And Name-Drops All Her Dogs Favorite Things
If you’ve spent much time on TikTok, you probably remember the trend a while back where people would make a fake phone call and record their dog’s reaction. The goal was to say words that your pup loves the most and name-drop his or her favorite things to see if they pick up on them. Many people have taken part in the challenge, but it seems it’s being revitalized thanks to a woman named Ciee. Photo: TikTok/@cierraazhane Ciee (TikTok user @cierraazhane) recently did her own version of the challenge where she pretended to...
Husky And Horse Play In The Snow Together For The Very First Time
A pained horse and a Siberian husky found an unusual way to bond: over their love of snow! Frosty a painted horse and Kaia a husky got to enjoy their very first snow day together and it did not disappoint. Photo: Reddit/u/Outside-Glove-1147 Reddit user u/Outside-Glove-1147 shared a video of the sweet encounter, saying: “Kaia (the husky) seeing her cousin Frosty (the horse) during their favorite time of the year.” “We couldn’t believe our eyes when they started having the zoomies together!” they added. Photo:...
Size Doesn’t Matter in Friendship: Cow and Cat Show the World that They’re Best Buddies
“A few months ago, I was talking to my mom on the phone, and she told me how Daisy and Major were buddies, and I knew instantly if I got this video, it would go viral. I recorded the video in the morning when I was milking the cow. Every morning the cat comes to see the cow and have a cuddle,” Brian, a 25-year-old student in Kenya, shared with Newsweek. Imagine that, a cat who loves cuddles. Often, we think of cats as mysterious and aloof creatures. However, in an Oregon State University study, it shows that cats can form bonds...
New Map Shows ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in More Than 330 Different Wildlife Species
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS, do not break down in typical environmental conditions. This has earned them the moniker “forever chemicals.” Found far and wide, they’ve been linked with health issues including immune system suppression, cancer, and increased cholesterol levels. A new study has shown just how broad their impact is, with hundreds of animals contaminated. The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a nonprofit research organization, has released an analysis of more than 100 recent...
