Two Incredibly Sweet Puppies Assisted by Feral Cat Colony Rescued in Ukraine
Surrogates in the animal world are not at all unusual. You never know when a momma with young of her own will take in animals that are not theirs or even of another species. Sometimes, they don’t even have to have a current litter or clutch to decide to help. You see these odd pairings in the news all the time, and they frequently melt your heart for the kindness and compassion they show. If only more humans could be so lacking in bias and judgment when it comes to those that are different or in need, but that’s a whole other...
When Fins Fly — Face-Off in Salish Sea Between Humpback Whales and Orcas a Sight to Behold
It’s always intense when two apex predators go at it, but it’s seldom caught at sea. In this case, two humpback whales were confronted with a pesky pack of orcas. Now, humpbacks are by no means considered predators, but recent sightings confirm they have interfered with orca hunts. On the other hand, orcas are known for viciously ganging up on whales and taking them down. Regardless, a video captured two months ago in the Salish Sea depicts a tense standoff or confrontation between two humpback whales and about two dozen Biggs...
A Brief History Of Dog Food
It might be hard to imagine a world without pet food, but believe it or not, it’s a relatively modern concept. Let’s take a trip back in time and learn about the history of dog food, from the 1800s until today. Up until the mid-1800s: Working animals Before we started to consider dogs as members of our family, they were primarily used as working animals. When not working, they lived outside and survived off of a diet of table scraps such as potatoes, cabbage, and bread crusts. In short, whatever wasn’t eaten by the family...
How To Train the Boerboel Dog Breed
Boerboels were bred in South Africa to protect homes and farms from ferocious predators. The Boerboel dog breed is: Steadfast, affectionate, loyal and calm with family and those he knows well Territorial with inborn guarding instincts Naturally aloof with and wary of strangers Very strong and muscular, ranging from 150 to 200 pounds, and can easily knock someone over However, if not bred, socialized and trained properly, the Boerboel can be aggressive and a liability. Because of his size and strength, he can inflict a lot of damage to a...
Today’s Holistic Health And Behavioral Anxiety Tools For Dogs
Just like people, many dogs also suffer from mental illness throughout their lifetime. While we may be stressed by our email inbox, financial anxieties and keeping up with our social calendars, dogs are just as anxious by modern-day living. Dogs bred to be working on farms or facilitating search and rescues are now being asked to live in suburban settings with minimal amounts of exercise and mental stimulation. Many dogs have also had to face the trauma of being rehomed or subjected to negative forms of training. Have no fear though....
Woman Hears “Weird Noise” Coming From Wall And Out Pops A Hamster
A woman was startled when she was in her apartment alone and started hearing a “weird noise.” Makenna Buchanan (TikTok user @kennabuchanan3) immediately texted her roommate about the noise saying, “Help. There’s something digging into our apartment.” Photo: TikTok/@kennabuchanan3 She began to film where the noise was coming from and eventually posted the footage on TikTok where it received more than 2 million views! In the clip, you can see some movement coming from the wall, and it really does appear that...
Young Elk Trapped In Mud Up To His Neck Rescued By Wildlife Officers
As the saying goes, if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That was exactly what Colorado Park and Wildlife- Southwest Region officers did when they encountered a young elk bull trapped in deep mud. The park tweeted, “Wildlife officer William Miedema took a call from the U.S. Forest Service about this small bull being stuck. Miedema and fellow wildlife officer Tyler Cerny responded to the area and found the young bull elk stuck up to its neck in mud and unable to get out.” Wildlife officer William Miedema took a call...
Here’s a Year’s Worth of Free Communications Kits, Plus a Communications Calendar
Seventy percent of the families in your community have pets, and those pets are family. By putting in place the programs, resources, and services that help those pets stay with their families through hard times, you are building a stronger and safer community. But this support only works if people know about it. That’s where this year’s worth of communications kits, and a model content calendar, come in. A year ago, Human Animal Support Services and HeARTs Speak joined up to create a series of communications kits to help you...
Arthritic Dogs Benefit from At-Home Physical Therapy
These simple at-home physical therapy exercises, when done under the guidance of a veterinarian well-versed in canine rehab, can help your arthritic dog move more easily and comfortably. If your dog is suffering from arthritis, or just doesn’t seem as spry as he once was, at-home physical therapy exercises can be a nice addition to his care. The goals of at-home physical therapy are to improve flexibility, movement, muscle mass, body awareness, and, as a bonus, your relationship with your dog. Before You Begin Before starting any home...
Amantadine for Dogs: How it Affects Pain and Movement Disorders
Better known by trade names such as Symmetrel, Gocovri and Osmolex ER, amantadine was initially used as an antiviral medication in people. Currently, it’s being prescribed “off label” to offer strong pain relief for dogs. Definition of “off-label” in veterinary medicine “The FDA allows veterinarians to prescribe approved human and animal drugs for extra-label uses in animals under specific conditions,” explains Dr. Chad Maki of Huntington Beach, California. “A particular drug that is not...
