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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Death of Tonka, Chimpanzee who Starred in George of the Jungle and Buddy movies, was Faked by Owner

For a year, the world grieved the loss of Tonka, the adorable chimpanzee who starred in the movies George of the Jungle and Buddy. According to his owner, Tonia Haddix. the chimp died from a stroke and his remains had been burned in a fire pit. Photo: YouTube/KSDK News But, the animal rights non-profit organization, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), who has filed a case against Haddix refused to believe her words. And a year later, they and the rest of the world found out that Haddix was indeed lying. Tonka is alive! And the...

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A Man And His Dog Walk Nearly 30,000 Miles Around The World Over Seven Years

A man and his beloved dog finally completed their goal after walking 29,826 miles around the world over the course of seven years. Tom Turcich, of New Jersey, became the tenth person on record to achieve this incredible feat, while his dog Savannah became the first dog to ever do so. Turcich and Savannah received a warm welcome by family, friends and fans after their long journey finally came to an end. Turcich’s idea to make this journey came from a tragic loss back in 2006, when he lost his friend in a jet ski accident when she was...

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Conservationists Who Want to Help Restore Kelp Forests in the UK Must First Make Payments to the Queen

In many parts of the world, organizations, local communities, and governments work together to save the environment and biodiversity. In the United Kingdom, however, those who want to help save its marine wildlife by restoring kelp forests and seagrass meadows must lease the area and pay fees to the Crown Estate before any projects can be carried out. Photo: YouTube/Sussex Wildlife Trust That is because Queen Elizabeth owns most of the country’s seabed, part of the vast wealth of the Royals that is being managed by the Crown Estate....

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Why Dogs Eat Poop and How to Stop Dogs from Eating Poop

Do dogs really eat poop? Yes, and not for the reasons you might think. Here’s the lowdown on why dogs eat poop, how to tell if your dog is sick and the truth about natural remedies to make your dog stop eating poop. Is it normal for dogs to eat poop? When dogs eat poop, it is actually a common behavior — especially among puppies and young dogs, according to Dr. Alex Yeager, an emergency veterinarian with VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver, Colorado. She says the behavior, called coprophagia, which may seem repulsive to...

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Bear Cub Caught “Being A Little Twerp” On Trail Camera

Bear cubs, just like human children, can be rambunctious and disobedient, so Mama needs to step in and set them straight. A defiant bear cub in Minnesota decided to take out his frustration on a nearby trail camera after being disciplined by his mother. And it was all caught on camera. The entertaining footage was shared by Voyageurs Wolf Project, a University of Minnesota research project that studies wolves and their summer behavior in the Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem. Screenshot: YouTube/Voyageurs Wolf Project One of their trail cameras...

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Read the Story of a Generous Man Helping Hundreds of Homeless Cats in Hawaii

Animals enter a person’s life just exactly when they need them to be there. In times of deep anxiety, animals unexpectedly become the most comforting companion. It’s as if they know what bothers and saddens a human being — understanding grief through their ability to empathize. They are a gift to humankind, and animals deserve to be loved. Respect and care should be given as they help the planet maintain its natural harmony. Photo: Youtube/TheDodo There are a lot of stories involving animals and humans that definitely...

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