TV Legend Bob Barker Helps Wild Burros In Southern California
Bob Barker is known as the beloved former host of the game show the Price Is Right, but he is also a lifelong animal advocate. He would end each show by saying, “Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered.” While he retired from the popular game show in 2007, he has continued to help animals in need. He has helped animals big and small, including wild burros and rescue donkeys in Southern California. Bob Barker along with his foundation, DJ & T Foundation, contributed millions of dollars to help...
Why is My Dog Throwing Up Black or Dark Red Vomit?
If your dog’s vomit is black or dark red, there could be a problem in need of immediate medical attention. Black is the most concerning color your dog can vomit. When there is bleeding inside your dog’s digestive tract, it appears as black or brown in color, with a coffee ground texture. This is cause for concern and warrants a call to your veterinarian right away. The most common cause of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract is ulceration of the stomach or intestine. Your dog could also have cancer along the gastrointestinal...
How Being Dumped was the Best Thing that Happened to this Bunny
Not a lot of people are interested in adopting a rabbit in spite their loving and calm demeanor. Those rabbits are often given up for adoption or become victims of neglect. It is also difficult to find the right family for bunnies, especially when their lifestyles differ hugely from dogs and cats. Some families would eventually dump them if they couldn’t carry the responsibility anymore. Photo: Pixnio/Marko Milivojevic That is why a bunny was dumped and left alone in a hutch. Her previous family did not even leave her with water and...
Security Camera Detects a Package Every Time this Corgi Comes into View
A Corgi is one of the most well-loved dog breeds in the world — even Queen Elizabeth II was captivated by them. Their cute physical traits and loving personality make them the ideal pets for many people. Once a person sees a photo or video of a Corgi on the internet, they’ll either save it on their phone or share it with their loved ones. A Corgi can effortlessly give happiness — their playful demeanor is a total heart stealer. Photo: Pexels/Valeria Boltneva Corgis have remarkable physical traits. Their adorable butts are...
Endangered Sea Turtles Are Nesting in Louisiana Islands for First Time Since the 1940s
Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, facing threats including entrapment in fishing gear, degradation and loss of nesting habitat, and ocean pollution. However, the species has made strides since its population fell to fewer than 250 nesting females in the 1980s. Now, hatchlings have been spotted on a set of islands for the first time in at least 75 years. Louisiana state officials recently announced that Kemp’s ridley hatchlings have been discovered in the state’s Chandeleur...
Cat Hides Under Car and Becomes Fast Friends with its Owner
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! “Meow… meow… meow.” I’m sitting home alone on my day off. It’s a weekday. I’m in my recliner watching some sort of mindless entertainment on television, all the while thinking that I should probably be doing something a lot more productive. “Meow… meow… meow,” I hear coming from somewhere outside. “What in...
Band Of Wild Horses Evade Capture During Helicopter Roundup In Utah
Wild horses living in the Blawn Wash Herd Area and the Bible Springs Complex in Utah are running for their lives as helicopter roundups continue in the area. This includes foals who are running with all their might to keep up with the herd. 286 horses have been captured since the roundup began on August 7, but on the 12th day of the roundup a band of wild horses managed to escape capture. Photographers who were onsite documenting the roundup on behalf of American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) witnessed several days of heartbreaking moments when...
Giving Lost Pets Get a ‘Free Ride Home’ Helps People, Pets, and Shelters
So far this year, field officers with Pasadena Humane in California have gotten 293 loose and lost pets back to their owners without those pets ever entering the shelter. That’s nearly 300 animals, mostly dogs, along with a handful of wayward cats, who are home snoozing on the couch—not in a kennel in a very full animal shelter. They’ve done it with a program they call simply Return to Owner, or RTO—other organizations use the charming name Free Ride Home—through which pets found in the field are returned...
Why Do Dogs Chase Their Tails?
If your dog suddenly starts spinning around, chasing and even biting his own tail, you likely wonder why. There are several possible reasons why your dog is chasing or biting his tail, some behavioral and others medical. According to California-based dog trainer Ash Miner, a certified trick dog instructor (CTDI) working on a master’s degree in animal behavior, it could simply be a game. Ash says this is a game dogs usually invent out of boredom. She says because they have poor hind-end awareness, many dogs don’t even realize that...
Secrets for Socializing a Puppy, According to a Dog Specialist
Socializing is a critical task when you bring a new pup into your home. But there are good and bad ways to approach dog socialization. What’s more, you only have a small window to work with your pup to help them build a strong and confident attitude. Dogs that aren’t socialized properly can experience stress and fear in the face of new things, and this can pose long-term challenges for you and your pup. Socialization teaches puppies how to react to things in the world, including humans, other dogs, and objects. Dogs that are...
