Young Seal Accidentally Breaks Into The House Of A Marine Biologist In New Zealand
What would you do if you go home one day and suddenly saw a pup that you don’t recall ever having adopted? Cute, if you think about it, I mean who doesn’t love puppies? But the pup I’m talking about is not the kind you’re probably thinking about right now; it’s actually an ocean puppy– a little young seal. PHOTO: Unsplash/Kerin Gedge The bizarre incident happened in a home in New Zealand. But how on earth could a seal break into a home? Apparently, the Ross family’s home is close to the shore, and it...
Woman Rescues Tiny Kitten Taken Away From His Mother Too Soon – A Feeling She Can Relate To
“Who rescued who” is a common phrase used by people who adopt an animal. Oftentimes, dogs or cats come into people’s lives at the moment they need them most. This is the case with Karen and a tiny Siamese kitten named Coco. Karen just lost her mother and had a hole in her heart that she didn’t think could be filled. Then fate stepped in, and she came across an ad on Craigslist about a kitten that just seemed off to her and she felt moved to investigate. Karen lives with her boyfriend, Dave, in a flat in London and they...
Take a look at the results of the Foster Plea Survey
In November 2021, Maddie’s Fund® launched and distributed the Foster Plea Survey. The Survey’s objective was to establish baseline data on how and when internal foster pleas are being sent to foster volunteers. Internal foster pleas are non-public queries to an organization’s existing foster base to acquire foster homes for specific pets or groups of pets. This survey did not collect information on pleas directed to the general public (external). Animal shelters and rescue organizations are interested in placing...
5 Ways Your Pup Can Benefit from Canine Massage Therapy
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Seal Tries To Play Fetch With A Dog On The Beach
It is long suspected that seals are just water dogs with flippers instead of paws. Now, there is video proof that seals really are water dogs. One surf photographer in Santa Cruz managed to capture some rather incredible footage of a dog and a seal becoming friends. Photo: Facebook/Gregg Levoy But besides them just becoming friends, they also engaged in a rather sweet game of fetch together. It’s no secret that dogs are quite friendly and like to enjoy life. It’s part of the reason why we love them so much. As it turns out, seals...
The Reason Cats Chirp at Birds and How You Can Help Satisfy Their Prey Drive
You’re sitting in your living room, reading a book or, more likely, scrolling through your phone to distract yourself from more important things. Suddenly, your cat jumps up, runs to the window, and makes sounds that can most accurately be described as “ekekekek.” You walk over and see this sound has been directed toward birds. What is this chattering or chirping, and why do our cats do it? There could be a few explanations. Reasons Your Cat Chirps at Birds When your cat sees something that would typically be prey, it...
What are Qualities of a High-Quality Small Dog Food?
At Freshpet, we recognize that our furry friends need diets that fully address their needs both on an individual and breed basis. This means that we need to select high-quality dog food recipes that are specifically formulated for our dogs based on their breed, size, age, and activity level. One thing that many pet parents do not realize about smaller dogs is that their foods have to be tailored to their needs, and these factors can go far beyond what most may consider. Below, we address just a few of the qualities of a great small dog food...
Outrage Over Faroe Islands Whale Slaughter Continues Despite Reduced Killing Quota
Over 1,423 white-sided dolphins were killed in the Faroe Islands on 2021, spurning outrage and protest, even among residents who once supported the practice. Bjarni Mikkelsen, a marine biologist from the Faroe Islands, told the BBC that 2021 saw the largest number of dolphins ever killed on one day in the Faroe Islands, breaking the previous record of 1,200 set in 1940. Images of the hunt have spread around the world on news sites and social media. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / EileenSandaFishing boats corral whales and dolphins in shallow...
Do Mixed Breeds Live Longer Than Purebred Dogs?
Most pet parents have likely heard the theory that mixed-breed dogs live longer and are healthier than purebred dogs. Do mixed-breed dogs live longer? While there’s some research supporting the theory that some mixed breeds could live longer, it’s not a simple answer. Dr. Annette Louviere, of Wisdom Panel pet DNA testing service, says that a recent study by the University of California, Davis and Wisdom Panel found that breeds with higher in-breeding require more veterinary care. It also found that after removing...
Early Detection and Treatment Is Vital for a Dog with Skin Cancer
Skin cancer in dogs is a serious and potentially fatal condition, especially if left untreated. The earlier a vet diagnoses your pup, the better the chances that treatment will be successful. Skin cancer in dogs can be difficult to spot, and dogs can’t tell you when something is wrong. Skin cancer in dogs can also be dangerous: it’s hard to detect, it grows quickly, and it can do major damage before you even know it’s there. The good news is that this disease isn’t as common in dogs as it is in people, and early...
