What To Bring On Your Next Summer Road Trip With Pets
If you can’t imagine going on summer vacation without your pet, road trips make a great option. But before you hit the road, you’ll want to make sure that you’ve packed everything your pet might need during the journey. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of the must-bring items for any summer road trip with pets, be it across the city, the state, or even the country! A cooler with plenty of food No summer road trip is complete without a selection of snacks for you and your pet to nibble on as the miles pass....
The first course in the NACA Field Services Series is now available
For animal care and control officers, maintaining a safe environment while performing daily duties is key. The brand new, self-paced course, NACA Field Services Series: Using Tools and Equipment, was designed with this concept in mind. The first course in a series from National Animal Care & Control (NACA) covers safe, effective and humane use of standard-issue field services equipment. Course videos present humane concepts and safe handling techniques, with demonstrations by Animal Capture and Handling Instructor John Peaveler. After...
Abandoned Puppies by the Road Were Rescued by a Good-Hearted Lady
A puppy often becomes available for adoption when they reach eight weeks old. Puppies must spend adequate time with their mother — to ensure survival and assist them during the early development stage. Leaving them very young would be rough for them, as puppies still have no means to fend for themselves. For this reason, abandoning them in places where they can’t be easily found is dangerous. People shouldn’t just leave them beside dumpsters or secluded parts of a road. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo Lucky for two puppies from...
A Couple Helped Two Abandoned Dogs the Husband Found on Their Porch
When people can’t take responsibility for adopting dogs, their initial response is to abandon them elsewhere. Lucky for the two puppies, they were left on the porch of a loving family. Matt was surprised when he saw the two dogs, and he immediately gave them shelter, but the other sibling ran off. Along with his wife, Irene, they cared for the abandoned dog, who was apparently blind. The couple named the dog Lily, and they attended to her with so much love. Photo: Youtube/TheDodo “That first two or three weeks, she started to come...
A Dog Was Dumped in a Public Restroom, But It Turned Out to Be a Blessing
Imagine a puppy’s stress and anxiety when he was left behind in a public restroom. It must have been overwhelming, especially without the assurance that he would be rescued by a good-hearted stranger. During that time, Hugo was only five weeks old — a stage when puppies are not yet capable of surviving on their own. Technically, he was not alone, as he was left with his two siblings; however, they are still puppies that require constant care and attention. Thankfully, Hugo and his sisters were rescued and taken to a shelter....
Do You Live In A ‘Cat’ Or ‘Dog’ State? Here’s How You Can Tell
Cats and dogs are both amazing but different, just like the people who love them. Cats are curious, quirky, and independent, while dogs–those devoted and loyal animals–shower their humans with unconditional love. Likewise, “cat” and “dog” people inhabit varying traits, which help explain their preference for certain pets. Now a survey of 3,000 pet owners breaks down America’s “cat” and “dog” states, based on overwhelming preference for either animal. Some of these answers may...
Cat Named Spock Chooses Human with Whom to ‘Live Long and Pawsper’
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 was finishing a late night Target run when I came back to find a kitten sitting on top of my car. He was adorable, but I knew I wouldn’t be allowed to bring home a third cat since I already had two. After talking to him for a while, I said, “Cat, I’m sorry, but I have to go home now.” He looked at me, stretched luxuriously and flopped down. So I said,...
What You Should Know About Trazodone for Dogs
Trazodone is rising up the ranks as veterinarians’ go-to medication to help dogs of all ages and breeds contend with behavioral issues, including anxiety, noise phobias and stress. This antidepressant is regarded as a relatively safe and effective medication to tone down worried and frightened dogs and cats. What is trazodone for dogs? In technical terms, trazodone is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Its mission is to enable the feel-good hormone serotonin to work harder and more efficiently in a dog’s brain to help him feel...
Heat Help Needed Now
Jul 11, 2022 Emergency Fosters With temperatures soaring to ranges of 105-110 degrees and the possibility of rolling blackouts, our shelter is at great risk of losing power and we need your help! We’re calling on members of our community to foster a dog or cat for a minimum of 1 week starting now. Temperatures this high severely strain our facility making conditions dangerous for the most vulnerable animals in our care, even with our hot weather protocols in place. Willing to help? Come to our Town Lake Center location today or tomorrow...
9 Ball-Obsessed Dog Breeds
There is something about a round, bouncy, inedible object that some dogs cannot get enough of. Meet the active dog breeds who are always up for chasing after a ball. They will play fetch for hours or until your arm tires out. Some will even try and cram multiple balls in their mouth at the same time. Dogs bred to hunt, retrieve, or herd obviously excel and enjoy a game of fetch. This list is not all inclusive but features some of the ones you would guess (with retriever in their name) and others that will surprise you. Check out 9...
