Austin Animal Welfare Policy in 2023
Nov 04, 2022 When I moved to Austin in the 90s, the city looked much different than it does today. The population stood under 600,000, what would become a booming tech culture was in its infancy, traffic was manageable, and the city’s weirdly famous motto wasn’t even a thing. Austin was also more than a decade away from being heralded as a leading No Kill city in the United States. I can still feel the revulsion that jolted through me when I learned that 85% of pets—more than 25,000—were killed in the city shelter each...
Companion Animal Healthcare Market – Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 – 2027)
Certain factors that are responsible for the growth of the companion animal healthcare market are increasing pet adoption across the world, rising government initiatives for animal health, and growing technological advancements in animal healthcare. A significant rise in the adoption of pet animals, including dogs, and cats, has been observed in recent years. The developed countries represent a significantly large share in companion animal ownership, owing to the favorable economic conditions and several other factors. For example, according...
Even Though He’s Feisty and Destructive, This 5-Foot Iguana Managed to Find His Perfect Family
Lorren Kezmoh has always had a special connection with amphibians, reptiles, and other “creepy crawly” animals, especially those that typically get a bad rap. Her very first pet as a young girl was a turtle named Myrtle. She and her significant other currently live with three tree frogs, a Russian tortoise, a razorback Musk turtle, an Australian blue tongue skink, and a ball Python. So it should come as no surprise that a large green iguana also caught her eye a few years ago. Blue the green iguana was found wandering around a...
Massive Newfoundland on Funny TikTok Decides to Squeeze in with Pet Parent on Family Sofa
It doesn’t matter what size your dog is, they all want to climb up and snuggle with their pet parents, regardless of the available space. That’s what one TikToker’s husband had to deal with recently when their giant Newfoundland decided they wanted to get in on some snuggling action. Unfortunately for their human, there wasn’t enough room, but that didn’t stop Franklyn, a nine-month-old puppy the size of a pony, from trying. Photo: TikTok/shaunaconno Funny TikTok Videos Shared by TikTok user @shaunaconno,...
20 Things You Probably Never Knew About Dogs
Did you know… 1. The average body temperature for dogs and cats is 101.0 and 102.5°F, respectively. For humans, it’s only 98.6. 2. Dogs have three eyelids plus a special membrane called the tapetum lucidum. The latter gives them better night vision than humans. 3. Adult dogs have 42 teeth as opposed to humans, who only have 32. 4. Puppies are born blind, deaf, and toothless. They have heat sensors in their noses so they can find their mothers to nurse and stay warm while their eyes and ears are still closed. 5. While growing,...
Rescue Dog Watched As Her Puppies Found Loving Homes But She Is Still Waiting For One Years Later
No matter the species, it is hard for a mother to watch her babies leave – but being left behind is just as hard. On a rainy day in the Bahamas, a sweet dog named Valentina gave birth to 12 puppies on a dirty mattress. She did her best to care for her babies, but the wet environment and poor conditions led to all of the puppies developing pneumonia. Chella, founder of Voiceless Dogs of Nassau Bahamas, convinced the owners to surrender Valentina and offered to purchase the puppies when they refused to surrender them. Mama and her puppies...
Pet Food Bags Found to Be Contaminated with Forever Chemicals Dangerous to Dogs and Cats
A recent study conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) revealed a frightening truth: a significant portion of America’s pet food packaging could be contaminated with forever chemicals, aka PFAS. If true, this creates a potentially dangerous scenario for pets exposed to toxins. The group checked 11 bags of pet food and discovered that each and every one of them tested positive for some level of the harmful substances — including several that showed extremely high levels. “This represents a significant source of...
Dumped Dog Covered In Soot & Ash Spent Her Nights Sleeping Outside On An Old Burnt Couch
A dog was abandoned in an industrial area and eventually sought refuge in a nearby facility for firefighters. The pup had been hiding under cars in the day and sleeping on a burnt couch at night. One of the retired firefighters there, named Rudy, spotted the filthy homeless dog and knew he had to do something. He quickly got in contact with Hope For Paws rescue and asked for their help. Photo: YouTube/Hope For Paws When Hope For Paws received his message, they rushed over immediately to rescue the dog. The dog, who was covered in soot and...
Alexa Can Now Help Frightened Pets Cope with Noisy Holidays
Every year during noisy holidays like the 4th of July and New Year’s Eve, pet owners everywhere damn their neighbors for all of the loud explosions going off from fireworks. Each time a blast rocks your pet and frightens them senseless you shudder along with them in what amounts to sympathy pains. The shaking and whimpering pull at your heartstrings as you wonder how thoughtless and insensitive holiday revelers can be. Not all pets are sensitive to loud noises, but if yours is, that’s all that matters. Now, Alexa might be able to...
Dog That Had Been Chained in the Cold and Starved for Two Years Finds Happier Ending
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! I had been looking for a rescue after we had to send our Baylee to the Rainbow Bridge. I was having coffee with a friend, and she asked me how the search was going. I said it had been unsuccessful. A woman at the table next to us overheard our conversation and told me about a wonderful rescue a couple of hours away. When I got home, I immediately checked their website, and their...
