Boy With Traumatic Brain Injury Sees “Turning Point” In Recovery After Meeting Colonel The Golden Retriever
Going through something so terrible like a traumatic accident is so hard and heartbreaking. It’s even more difficult and heartbreaking when it’s a young child. Kids are supposed to enjoy their childhoods, not have to fight for survival at such a young age. For Caleb, things were pretty touch-and-go following a horrible car accident that left the young boy in the intensive care unit suffering from a traumatic brain injury. Photo: YouTube/ita4me His parents were devastated. They didn’t know what life was going to look like for...
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Lauren Katims is the Executive Editor of Dogster. She has more than a decade of experience writing about pets and health. Lauren lives in Northern California with her two teeny-tiny dogs, Lucy and Emmy. To follow their adventures, check out @laur.nadeau and @mychiweenierocks on Instagram. Source:...
Best Meat for Dogs: Which One Is Right for Your Dog
About 30,000 years ago, dogs evolved to become man’s best friend. They developed the ability to eat a varied diet that includes meats, veggies, fruits and grains. And while dogs can be classified as omnivores, they lean more toward the carnivore end of the spectrum, eating a diet high in meat. Dr. Gary Richter, founder of Ultimate Pet Nutrition, says dogs have a very high protein requirement from an evolutionary perspective; it’s what their bodies are designed to thrive on. So what is the best meat for your dog? It depends on...
The September Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are…
Another $10,000 in grants was just given away! On Monday, Maddie’s Fund® gave two organizations a $5,000 grant for attending the September Weekly Community Conversations. The winners were picked at random. These two people won a grant for their organization: Elise Blue, Northeast Missouri Humane Society (Hannibal, MO) Annette Montminy, Lakeshore Animal Friends (Ludington, MI) Want a chance to win a grant for your organization? All you have to do is register for the weekly Monday 11AM PT/2PM ET call for animal...
Elephant Friend Swiftly Rescued Her Caregiver Amidst an Attack
It’s nice to have a friend that you can rely on, especially in difficult situations. Being surrounded by your loved ones can truly make you feel safe and free of worries. People can connect with each other through the ability to empathize, which helps a human understand more of the person’s situation and act according to it. Photo: Pixabay/Anemone123 Amazingly, some animals are also capable of having such skills. For instance, elephants can certainly determine emotions, primarily if a herd member is in pain or distress. The...
Sleepy Little Creature Found Sleeping Among The Books In A Public Library
Oh. What’s this? A librarian just had the cutest happenstance when she was just shelving books during work. Looks like this library’s got quite a batty situation going on. PHOTO: Pixabay/jochemy Pun fully intended, a librarian in Camas Public Library reported that she saw a sleeping bat in one of their nonfiction bookshelves. Thankfully, she didn’t panic or scream upon seeing the little bat. “She didn’t want to disturb it and, aiming to confirm it was indeed a bat sleeping on the bookshelf, she left to get the...
Cat Gets Himself Into A Predicament Trying To Climb On The Roof Of Two Cars
On May 1, a fluffy cat in the Kyiv Region of Ukraine got himself into an unusual predicament. While the Russian invasion was going on its third month causing many animals to lose their homes, the cat’s predicament came about from his own doing. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog As a bystander captured on video, the “fat cat” was attempting to climb onto the roof of a car. However, the way he attempted to get to the top of the car proved to be challenging. Cats can be clever and sure-footed, but this feline almost fell trying to get to...
Woman Refuses to Give Up on Cat After Being Told Twice to Euthanize 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! Keds is my miracle cat. He’s 12-years-old. I rescued him at 10-months-old when I found him outside my apartment door almost dead. He couldn’t even hold his head up. I got him into the vet and was told twice to euthanize him, but I refused. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ERIN He had two critical diseases: FIV (Feline Aids) and Hemobartonella. FIV compromises the immune system, and...
The Endangered Basking Shark is Getting More Help, As Ireland Adds Protections
Basking sharks are the world’s second largest fish. These filter feeders are often seen swimming with their massive mouths open to get their share of zooplankton. Though these giants, which can grow to nearly 40 feet in length, are not generally dangerous to humans, humans are dangerous to them. Due to demand for their oil, fins, and livers, their numbers have dwindled as a result of overfishing. IUCN has listed them as endangered on its Red List of globally endangered species, and the sharks are getting a bit more help from a new ally....
Petco Announces Release of “More & Merrier” Holiday Collection for Dogs and Cats
It may not be Halloween yet, but Petco just announced their Holiday Collection for shoppers everywhere. The collection includes items for dogs and cats centering on Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s Eve. Unveiling its new “More & Merrier” collection this week, the pet merchandizer is featuring over 500 items dog and cat owners and pet lovers everywhere will be down with. Among the goodies available are holiday-themed toys, festive pet apparel, fun home décor pieces, and treats for animals of all...
