Student Rescues Senior Chihuahua with Alopecia, Takes Her from Scaredy Cat to Social Butterfly
When Charisma, a college student and rescue org volunteer, first met Hazel, the dog was in rough shape. She was missing lots of teeth and fur, she had scratch and bite marks all over her, and her skin was covered in itchy pustules. All the same, it was love at first sight. Charisma didn’t care a lick about what the tiny animal looked like or about what her medical needs might entail. She believed that all rescue dogs, no matter their age or health, “deserve the world.” Photo: Instagram/lil.witch.hazel Hazel was brought to OC...
Dog Friendly Apple Picking Do’s and Don’ts
Kristina Lotz Kristina Lotz has been a writer on all-things animal for over a decade. A former CPDT-KA dog trainer, she has competed in agility, herding and rally with her dogs. Now, she clicker trains her horse! Follow life on her farm @MeridaTheBitless. Source:...
Helping People by Helping Pets
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Top Dog Vitamins to Try in 2023
I take three steps when selecting a dog vitamin or supplement for one of my patients. The first is to identify a medical problem a nutraceutical, or nutritional supplement, can help. The second is understanding the science and studies supporting its use. The third is choosing a manufacturer or brand I trust. Nutraceuticals aren’t magic bullets or miracle cures, yet that’s how many are advertised. I view these treatments as an adjunct or “supplement” to a multimodal disease prevention and treatment approach. Some common...
Wild Bison Calf Born in the United Kingdom for First Time in Thousands of Years
Earlier this year, a group of European bison was released into the United Kingdom to help improve the ecosystem of the West Blean and Thornden Woods in Kent, as well as to help mitigate climate change impacts. It turns out, one of them was pregnant at the time, and she’s given birth to the first bison born in the wild in the U.K. in thousands of years. According to a news release from Kent Wildlife Trust, one of the groups behind the effort, Bison Rangers had been keeping an eye on the bison since they’d arrived in July, but there...
Pitbull Left Tied To Store Cart Return Refuses To Lose Faith In Humanity
No knows for sure what happened to Sinatra the pittie pup before he was abandoned, but he likely had a hard life. He was under the care of a neglectful owner at best, but he had a lucky break when that owner decided they no longer wanted him. While responsible pet parents would find a proper home for their fur babies under such circumstances, Sinatra’s first owner simply tied him to a cart return in a pet store parking lot and left. Photo: YouTube/GeoBeats Animals The dog had no idea why he was left behind or if his owner was coming...
Golden Retriever Puppy Discovers Bathtub “Slide” And Grabs All His Tennis Balls
Growing up, I loved going to my grandma’s house. She had this huge bathtub that was complete with two armrests. As a small child though, I didn’t realize they were designed to be armrests. Instead, I thought they were built-in slides! I spent hours in that bathtub rolling toys down the “slides” and even attempting to scoot down them myself. It was loads of fun, and it seems I’m not alone in thinking that. Photo: YouTube/Good Morning America A little golden retriever puppy named Finn recently discovered that his...
The Amazing Yet Rare Sea Wolves of the Pacific Northwest
Normally, when we think of wolves, we imagine them in forests or running across frozen tundras, being one of the apex predators over the rugged terrain. We also think of them as living predominantly off of rabbits, deer, and elk, or even ganging up on injured bears. What doesn’t usually come to mind is the robust carnivores living off of seafood or frolicking in icy cold waters for hours on end in pursuit of the catch of the day. That, however, is exactly how British Columbia’s rare sea wolves survive. Sea Wolves Often referred to...
Abused And Scarred Husky Helps At-Risk Children Through Court Trials
Going through a court trial as a child can be terrifying. When alleged abuse occurs, kids are often dragged through lengthy court and legal processes, unsure of what their future holds. They may face separation from their families or betrayal of a loved one. It’s a lot to handle for anyone, but especially for children. Photo: YouTube/The Spoke In Southern California, a unique program has been put in place to support those kids going through court trials and they do it with the help of dogs, like Patriot. Patriot the husky didn’t...
5 More Fire Safety Tips Every Pet Owner Should Be Aware Of
Your pets are like your kids, and keeping them safe is a high priority. That’s why it’s important to have numbers like your veterinarian, animal poison control, and emergency clinics on hand. Knowing that every minute counts in a crisis, you want to be prepared. Fire safety protocol should be no different. If your home should, unfortunately, catch fire with your pets inside, do you have a plan? Most people don’t, but you don’t have to be one of them. Instead, start strategizing now, should the unthinkable happen....
