Cat Attempts To Jump Off Car And Fails Twice
Cat pictures and videos have been a staple of the Internet since the 1990s, and they’ve continued to be an important part of space online. From memes to videos, there’s just something about cats that make people smile. One recent example of that is a video that shows a cat attempting to jump from the roof of a car to the top of a tall fence. Photo: TikTok/@careditvideo3 The cat climbs atop the car with ease, but he doesn’t quite make the leap. After falling to the ground, you’d think that’d be the end of it but...
Experts Warn Pet Parents To Keep Dogs Away From The Thanksgiving Table
As pet parents, it’s tempting to want our pups to be involved in every aspect of life. They’re parts of the family and we want them to be treated as such. But sometimes, pet parents do things out of love that can harm their furry family. As a general rule, dogs shouldn’t be fed table scraps or “human” food without advisement from their veterinarian, but many families offer their pups food from their plates without thinking twice. Photo: PXHERE One day that it’s especially easy to give pets some table food...
Blind Sanctuary Matriarch Immediately Takes Care Of New Rescues In This Farm Sanctuary
Bison weigh up to 2,000 pounds, and they can grow over 6 feet tall; they are considered the largest mammal in North America. Just a little fun fact, but did you know that the scientific name of this magnificent species is Bison bison, and one of their subspecies, the plains bison, is Bison bison bison? Among the two living species of bison, the American bison has been declared the national mammal of the United States. Compared to their European cousin, American bison are heavier despite them being shorter. Still, both species are indisputably...
Animal Shelter’s “Operation Wishbone” Gives Homeless Dogs A Family For Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving usually involves a delicious meal shared with family and friends. It is also a time to give thanks for all that we have and help those in need. An animal shelter in California is hoping to give homeless dogs something to be thankful for this year – a family, even if it is only temporary. While shelter dogs love a tasty treat, they want nothing more than a loving family of their own. Dozens of dogs are waiting at Fresno Humane Animal Services for a forever home. The shelter is hoping to find homes for many adult dogs by...
Dogs On Deployment Promotes Life-Long Pet Ownership for Military Vets Via Volunteer Fosters
Service members have a lot on their plates sorting out their personal lives and responsibilities before being deployed. They often have to see to getting their belongings stored and any financial obligations still pending back home arranged. It isn’t as if they can just don a uniform and leave. And if they have pets to worry about and no family or friends that can commit to sheltering them while they are away, they are frequently faced with having to surrender their furry or feathered friends. Having someone to come home to after...
Are Your Cats Ready for Holiday Gatherings? 5 Tips for Calming and Readying Fussy Felines
Got a kitty that has difficulty adjusting to visitors, added commotion, and/or more noise than usual? While some cats are oblivious regardless of the situation, others just aren’t happy when their routines are disrupted and will show it in the most pointed ways. If you have one of these easily irked felines, or you’re planning on hosting the holidays at your house this year and you’re not sure how your little darlings will react, we’ve got some tips for you. Photo: Pixabay/Sbringser 1. Holiday Decorations with Pets in...
Are There Hearing Aids for Dogs? Help for dogs with hearing loss
Deafness and age-related hearing loss in dogs (presbycusis) is common. While we don’t have exact figures, most experienced veterinarians will tell you the majority of dogs over age 10 appear to develop some hearing deficiency as they grow older. In fact, many veterinarians say age-related deafness is one of the more common geriatric changes in dogs. The most common symptoms of hearing loss and deafness in dogs are decreased response to voice or clicker commands startles easily (especially after sleeping) difficulty to awaken inability...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: New grant opportunity, translation services and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. New monthly grant opportunity!Starting in December, you’ll be entered to win a $3,000 grant just for participating on Maddie’s® Pet Forum! The first drawing will be in December 2022 for content contributed in November 2022! Learn More Start community partnerships with this toolkitTo address the root causes that lead to many animal well-being issues, we need to look beyond shelter walls, (literally and figuratively) and connect with the community at...
Clever Donkey Knocks On Front Door To Get Owner’s Attention
A clever miniature donkey named Leo knows just how to get his owner’s attention – by knocking on the front door! Leo lives with his owner, Jennifer Frederiksen, on their little farm in Mounds, Oklahoma. Photo: TikTok/@jennjenn462 Jennifer shares about her animals on TikTok, but Leo the miniature donkey is really the star of the show. In one hilarious video, Jennifer revealed that Leo learned to “felony knock” on the front door to get attention. She said in the caption: “Leo scared the crap out of us because no...
Clever Lost Dog Walks Into Police Station To Ask For Help
A clever dog knew just what to do when she became separated from her owner: She turned herself in to the police! The dog, later identified as Rosie, somehow knew to walk right through the Loughborough Police Station doors after becoming lost. Photo: Facebook/Leicestershire Police The Leicestershire Police shared about the dog on Facebook, saying: “The pack at Loughborough Police Station made a new furry friend last week after a lost dog strolled into the station. We’ve collared the CCTV of the Border Collie, Rosie, so you can see...
