Vet Tech Adopts Senior Dog Who Was Returned To The Shelter After 12 Years
Being a rescue dog in a shelter is hard, but being a senior makes things even harder. Older dogs are far less likely to be adopted or find homes. Plus, no elderly dog should have to spend weeks, months, or even years in a small shelter kennel, but it’s a sad reality that many dogs face. We like to think that when a dog is adopted from a shelter, he or she goes on to live a happily ever after with their new family. But sometimes, things don’t always go as planned. Photo: PXHERE When a sweet 3-year-old pup named Netty was adopted...
Produce Truck Driver Donates Squashed Melon To Wildlife Rescue After Accident
When a prodcuce truck got into an unfortunate accident in Louisiana, melons were spewed across the road. The truck was headed to a watermelon festival but many of the melons ended up damanged in the accident. Rather than letting the melons go to waste, the driver decided to donate them to a local wildlife rehabiliator! Photo: flickr/Audrey Wildlife rehabilitator Leslie Greene shared about the situation on Facebook, writing: “It’s the Watermelon Festival in Farmerville, unfortunately this truck had a little mishap. Lucky for us...
Dogs Can’t Contain Their Excitement When The ‘Doggie School Bus’ Pulls Up
Riding the school bus can be an exciting thing for not just humans but dogs as well! In West Linn, Oregon, a special Doggie School Bus rides around the neighborhoods and picks up pups for a day of fun. The dogs that the bus picks up don’t go to school, instead, they go to a daycare full of play, food, and stimulating activities designed with canines in mind. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog Dogs can be pretty clever and they pick up on things quickly. Naturally, some pups who ride the Doggie School Bus regularly have learned that the bus means a...
Protection of Animal Amendments Laws Could Bring Hope To Survivors Of Abuse And Their Pets
Domestic abuse and animal abuse are closely linked. According to Humane Action Pittsburgh, “Animal cruelty is often an indicator of interpersonal violence such as child abuse, intimate partner violence, and elder abuse.” Source: Adobe Stock / New AfricaPeople who use violence and threats to control and abuse their family are commonly willing to do the same to pets. People who use violence and threats to control and abuse their family are commonly willing to do the same to pets. Studies show that more than 70% of pet owners at...
The Humane Education Online Instructor-Led Course is back! Apply today
Are you an animal well-being professional looking to expand your shelter’s reach and engage with new community members while generating additional revenue? A humane education programs allow you to do all of these things with the added benefit of creating a more compassionate community! You’ll learn everything you need to know in the upcoming Online Instructor-Led Course from Maddie’s® University. You can apply until August 31! In just one month, you’ll learn about the tools and techniques needed to garner...
What Dogs are Low Maintenance?
Can dogs really be low maintenance? Likewise, are some dog breeds truly high maintenance? Yes and yes — although some of the reasons may surprise you. Here are some helpful factors to consider, along with a list of breeds that are generally the best low maintenance dogs to consider as your next best bud. First, what makes a dog low maintenance? Honestly, this question makes many experts chuckle! There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all, low maintenance dog — that was the first reaction from Dr. Bruce F. Smith, professor...
How to Use Top-Quality Treats and Toys to Help Separation Anxiety in Dogs
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A Stray Cat Followed a Woman Home and Became a Mom to Rescue Kittens
Cats are amazing creatures, and part of what makes them interesting is their ability to judge characters. They have this sixth sense to know if a human has good or bad vibes. Felines are always on guard, especially with strangers — making them experts in reading body language. For this reason, cats are excellent at choosing the right human to take care of them. Cat parents shared their experience of when they were claimed them as their humans. Stray cats would surprisingly appear in their backyards or patio. In Charli’s case, a...
Owners Help Cat ‘Reset’ His Long Tongue By Tapping On It
Porkchop the cat is like other cats in a lot of ways, but he has an unusual characteristic: his tongue is so long that it hangs out of his mouth at all times! The 7-year-old cat was adopted by his current family back in October of 2021 and he now lives with them in Nepean, Ontario. Porkchop’s tongue is so long that it doesn’t fit all the way in his mouth, so it’s always hanging out. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog Sometimes his tongue sticks out just a tiny bit, but other times it sticks out a lot. Porkchop’s owner told...
Man Stops Walk To Introduce His Puppy To A Cat
A dog owner went viral for introducing his puppy to a neighborhood cat while out for a walk back in October of 2021. Cheyenne (@cheyennetylerberry) spotted the puppy, Ted, on a walk outside her home’s window. She must’ve suspected something sweet was about to take place because she pulled out her phone to start recording and it’s a good thing she did! Photo: TikTok/@cheyennetylerberry “Caught this pure moment and I haven’t stopped smiling since,” Cheyenne captioned in the video. In the clip, you can see...
