Live Export Industry Leads To Millions Of Needless Livestock Deaths Every Year
Billions of farm animals are forced into this agonizing system every day, traveling for days straight with with no food, no water, and no rest. Millions of the animals suffer and die in the process, Sentient Media reports. According to The Guardian, 5 million animals are in transit and exposed to poor conditions and inhumane slaughter upon arrival every single day, and 2 billion farm animals are loaded onto trucks and ships on journeys spanning weeks annually. Photo: Adobe Stock / AdwoLive export animal suffering has become a global issue....
3 Things You Need to Know About Senior Dogs and Exercise
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Easy Solutions to Brushing Dogs’ Teeth
Dental care is a big part of general health care for dogs — but it isn’t always an easy thing to accomplish for many pet parents. Some dogs really don’t like their mouths handled, and sticking a toothbrush in there is nearly impossible. But there are options, ranging from dental wipes, gels and water additives to treats, powders and sprays. Melissa Zangerle, VCA licensed veterinary technician and regional technician director, says it is very common for dogs to not like having their teeth brushed. She says common factors...
Parrot Hilariously Complains About a Cat During a Conversation with His Human Dad
All animals being able to speak is undoubtedly an exciting thought. Characters in films and television shows have helped people see that, and it looked fun. Pet parents might be able to start conversations with their babies — to talk like how best friends do. If you want to experience a talking pet, you might want to adopt birds that can actually learn to speak. You’ll probably enjoy conversing with parrots such as African Greys, Macaws, Eclectus, Cockatoos, Budgies, Quaker, and Amazon Parrots. Photo: Youtube/Mr. Max T.V. Those...
20 Interesting Tidbits You Might Not Know About Cats
Did you know… 1. House cats share 95.6 percent of the same DNA as tigers. 2. Cats are thought to be the only mammals that don’t taste sweetness. 3. Cats do have an extra organ that allows them to taste scents in the air. 4. Kittens are born with closed eyes but they are blue when they finally open. 5. Cats’ collarbones don’t connect to their other bones, as these bones are buried in their shoulder muscles. Photo: Pixabay/congerdesign 6. Cats have 230 bones, while human beings only have 206. 7. A cat’s average...
Xoloitzcuintli: the History of One of Nature’s Most Unusual Dog Breeds
Descended from hairless dogs prized by the Aztecs and Maya, and revered as guardians of the dead, the more than 3,000-year-old Xoloitzcuintli (pronounced sho-lo-eats-queent-lee) is recognized as one of the oldest and rarest dog breeds on the planet. Also known as Mexico’s national dog, the hairless Xolo has smooth, close-fitting skin that’s thick to the touch. Their hairlessness is the result of a genetic mutation. The unique animals come in three sizes, and there is even a coated variety with short, flat fur. Either type can be...
After Cat They’d Homed Five Years Earlier Ends Up in Shelter, Vet Tech Adopts Him
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! Tigger showed up outside my home, wounded from fighting with another cat and suffering from an upper respiratory infection. I’m a vet tech and took him to the clinic for treatment. While he was recovering, a coworker inquired about adopting him. I agreed happily, as I thought he would be going with someone who would give him a forever home. He was a sweet, older orange tabby who...
Golden Retriever Has “Fallen In Love” With Deer Who Comes To Visit Daily
Puppy love, also known as a crush, can occur between humans and even a dog and deer. Kenzie Keller is the proud mom of a golden retriever who has fallen in love with a deer. It sounds like something straight out of a Disney movie. The two met unexpectedly one day at the fence and the doe continues to return every day to greet her dog pal. The video posted by Keller on TikTok of their sweet relationship has gone viral with over 7 million views. No matter the weather, the golden and deer meet at the fence. @kapandchief Deer and dogs who knew?!...
Once Crammed in a Car with Multiple Other Birds, Sweet Cockatiel Now Has a Home, and a Girlfriend
Forrest the cockatiel is missing part of his beak and part of his toe. He also can’t fly. None of that matters to this resilient bird, though. He doesn’t need working wings when the presence of his fellow cockatiel Peanut sends his heart soaring… or when he can enjoy some head scratches. Saved from life in a packed car with multiple other birds, Forrest ended up in the care of Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue nearly 12 years ago. He came into their care with multiple injuries, including some that may have been inflicted on...
Meet The Women Who Travel Through Greece To Feed And Rescue Stray Dogs
Greece is home to many stray animals and they’re often left to their own devices. Many struggle to find food, shelter, or the medical care that they need to survive. Living on the street is hard, and that’s something Ermioni Giannakou knows well. She, along with her two friends, founded Diasozo Animal Rescue (DAR) to help the street dogs throughout Greece. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo The three women travel the country and feed hundreds of stray dogs. Not only do the dogs need food, but they’re often lacking in veterinary care as...
