Rescuers Rush To Save 18 Neglected and Sick Horses From Farm In Massachusetts
After spending who knows how long without proper care and food, 18 horses are finally safe in Massachusetts. The owners surrendered the neglected and sick horses to MSPCA following an animal cruelty investigation at a farm in Alford. On Monday, rescuers arrived at the farm to save the horses. “This is the largest single surrender of horses in at least the last five years and comes at a time of year when resources are depleted from caring for *thousands* of animals in the last 350+ days,” shared MSPCA-Angell. This is the largest...
Ideas for Home Security: Does Having a Dog Help?
As the clock struck 2 a.m. earlier this year, Debi McNeil Tavin woke to the sound of turmoil. Her family’s Catahoula-Aussie mix was barking furiously at something outside a window of their home. Then their 11-year-old Labrador joined in, providing backup. “I heard our screen door close. I yelled to my husband, ‘Someone is coming into the house!’ I saw the person retreat down our stairs and run away,” Debi says. Terrified, they called the police. Officers in their Massachusetts neighborhood never caught the...
How You Can Help Animal Shelters Rebuild After Disaster
During a disaster, animals can’t ask for help. When a disaster strikes, often times an animal shelter is unable to continue its operations because of the destruction done to its facilities. To make matters worse, during disasters intake for shelters generally increases dramatically due to all the local displaced pets, Women’s Day reports. Disasters can include barn collapse, train derailment, drought, blizzard, explosion, or any situation that leaves animals vulnerable and without care. Adobe Stock / celiafotoMany animal shelters...
At-Risk Shelter Pets Need A Ride Out Of Overcrowded Shelters To Find A Home For The Holidays
Animal shelters are overwhelmed and overcrowded due to an increase in intakes and a decrease in adopters. Every month, we fly at-risk shelter pets to shelters that have open kennels and adopters waiting. When this month’s flight got cancelled, we arranged another way to transport the homeless pets. On December 12, vans will arrive at various shelters in Iberville Parish, Louisiana and drive dogs like Mimi and Nino and puppies named after characters in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation to The Humane Society of Broward in...
5 ways to know if it’s a safe treat to give your dog!
It’s almost 2023, so it’s time to up your dog’s treat game and get rid of any treats, chews and bones that are high-risk choking hazards for your dog. There are some tell-tale signs that can let you know if the treats, chews and bones you are giving your dog are safe or not. Ensure you’re not exposing your dog to a potentially life-threatening situation by keeping the following points in mind before giving your dog a treat. 1) Shape Makes the Difference Bones that have a rod or tubular shape can get caught...
What NOT to Get Your Dog for the Holidays!
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Two Dogs Spread Happiness on Reddit by Engaging in a Fun Game of Hide-and-Seek
The house becomes happier and livelier when you have one or more dogs. Things might become rowdier, but everyone gets a good laugh from the chaos caused by puppy playtime. The little pups will be the house’s source of joy — something to look forward to after having a long day at work or school. You’ll always find yourself taking a video of your dogs’ playtime. Soon enough, you’ll notice that your phone memory is full of fur baby contents. Photo: Reddit/Thund3rbolt Many pet parents compile photos and videos of...
The Surprising Ability of a Husky to Talk Like a Little Child Will Certainly Complete Your Day
The idea that dogs can speak is both intriguing and adorable. It would be nice to finally have a conversation with them and to be able to know their thoughts. On the other hand, talking dogs would be somewhat funnily chaotic. You’d be hearing their complaints, or if your dog has a sassy personality, you’d be burned by their savage comments. Nevertheless, it would be adorable, and you would have a good laugh talking with them. Photo: Reddit/gyrox1 Speaking dogs might seem impossible, but there are actually videos of them,...
This Duck Was Being Chased by Geese and Got Rescued by Her Future Human Best Friend
Animals and humans build friendships in the most unexpected ways. Sometimes it may surprise you that the animal you just rescued can instantly build a connection with you. Both of you know that you’ll be the best of friends for a long time. Even though you don’t speak each other’s languages, you can still express your feelings through actions. They are already a part of your daily routine — it’s like you have been with them longer than you actually have. Photo: Youtube/GeoBeats Animals MJ experienced an...
What is Pet-Safe Ice Melt and How to Use It
When it comes to snow, ice and dogs, we dog lovers have two questions: Is rock salt safe for dogs and, if not, what pet-safe ice melt can we use? After all, there is nothing worse than having our dogs — hyped up and ready to go for their walk — bounding out of the house, pulling you with them, and then slipping on the icy stairs, causing you to slip too. It’s imperative that we don’t even go down that icy, slippery slope by using a pet-safe ice melt. Is rock salt safe for dogs? No, rock salt is not safe for dogs....
