Watch the Behavior Track from the 2022 Shelter Medicine Conference
The 2022 ASPCA® Cornell Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Conference features lectures on a variety of critical and engaging topics. The Behavior Track, specifically, is now available on Maddie’s® University! You’ll learn about what the science says about behavior assessments in shelters, a trauma-informed approach to behavioral care, review case studies, the effects of short-term foster care and more! The courses are a unique educational opportunity for veterinarians and other animal well-being professionals to...
Blind Rescued Pitbull Loves His New Little Dog Friends
Pitbulls sometimes have a difficult time getting rescued from pounds, but if you are a blind pitbull that is also a senior dog, you will likely spend a long time at the shelter. That is, unless Shira with The Animal Rescue Mission is there to help. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo When Petey, who is a pitbull that is blind and a senior dog, was at the pound for a long time, Shira came in and saved the day. She even took a video of them leaving the shelter and Petey going on his freedom walk. You might think that a senior blind pitbull would have a...
Dog Plagued With Allergies Gets Some Help And A New Home
Life can be difficult for a dog at the pound. Rhodie is one dog who knows this all too well. After arriving at the Humane Society of Pike’s Peak Region, they discovered that she had some problems and was in a lot of pain. According to their Facebook post, rescuers noticed that she was missing fur around her eyes, ears, and paws. She also suffered from poor skin and was bright red and sensitive when you touch her. That was when the rescuers realized that she needed some medical attention. The veterinary team that works along with the...
Neglected Husky Trapped In Backyard Is Finally Freed After Years Of Loneliness
Our hearts really go out to dogs that don’t have the companions they need or deserve in life. Those of us who have dogs by our side realize that they not only crave companionship, they are the best companions we could have. Perhaps that is why someone was so concerned when they noticed that their neighbor’s dog was being neglected. The dog was a husky, named Joey, and he was left outside 24 hours a day. Photo: YouTube/The Asher House According to The Asher House, that neighbor, who also turned out to be a Good Samaritan,...
Wildcats May Be Reintroduced to South West England After Being Extirpated From the Region
Once common across the United Kingdom, the European wildcat is now found only in Scotland, where it’s on the verge of extinction. Hunters extirpated the animal from most of Wales and England by the 18th century, but wildlife advocates are looking into bringing them back to one region in England. The Devon Wildlife Trust, a charity that manages 60 nature reserves in the county of Devon, has launched a project exploring the possibility of reintroducing wildcats to South West England. They hope to appoint a Wildcat Project Officer to lead...
Brave Cat “Kneads Dough” On Rottweiler’s Back
The relationship between cats and dogs is really something interesting. On one hand, they’re known for being enemies, but on the other hand, they can make the best of friends. In other cases, though, cats and dogs have a different relationship entirely. Sometimes, they form a love-hate relationship or feel indifferent toward one another. Photo: YouTube/kpettway1 It’s hard to tell what’s really going on in their heads but one thing is certain: We love our pets and think it’s super adorable when they get along! YouTuber...
Golden Retriever Uses Christmas Tree As A Giant Chew Toy
With Christmas fast approaching, many people are gearing up for the holiday by getting a Christmas tree. It’s a fun tradition that many families partake in and having a tree in the house really brings joy to some people. Personally, getting a Christmas tree is one of my favorite parts of the whole year. There’s just something about the smell of pine needles and stringing lights that makes my heart so happy. My dog, on the other hand, would prefer I keep the tree outside. Photo: YouTube/morganb2003 For pet owners, bringing a tree...
Tiny Kitten Says Hello To Staffy And Can’t Stop Playing With His Tail
Dogs and cats are notorious enemies but that doesn’t mean there aren’t exceptions. In fact, a lot of dogs and cats that live in the same family are like siblings to each other! Growing up, my family had a dog that was the gentlest soul. He and our cat got along so well, they’d often be found snuggling together in the sunny spots of the yard and they’re not alone with their relationship. Just ask Vicki Reed! Photo: YouTube/Vicki Reed Back in 2013, she shared a video of her Staffordshire Bull Terrier meeting the...
Man Films Border Collie Running Through “Doggy Heaven” In Sweet Viral Video
A TikTok user who goes by the nickname “Sean the Sheepman” has been stealing hearts on the internet, but it’s not his good looks or sheep herding skills that are catching people’s attention. Instead, it’s his work dogs! You see, Sean is a sheep farmer in Scotland and he works alongside some well-trained border collies. He shares videos of his life on the farm featuring his dogs and people can’t get enough. Photo: TikTok/@seanthesheepman According to the American Kennel Club, the border collie is described...
Understanding Sudden Vision Loss in Dogs
Sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome, aka SARDS, is a medical condition wherein a dog suddenly loses its vision over a period of several days to a matter of weeks. More commonly seen in older canines between the ages of 8 and 10 that are mixed breeds, it also tends to afflict spayed females for some reason. Unfortunately, the condition cannot be reversed. SARDS in Dogs While all canines regardless of breed can be struck by SARDS, some — such as dachshunds, beagles, and pugs — are reportedly predisposed to it. At the same...
