In animal welfare, how can we respond more and react less? Dr. Jyothi Robertson explains
Working in a mission-driven field like animal welfare, where we give so much of ourselves to pets and people, makes taking care of ourselves that much more important. The ways we can practice self-care are endless, from exercising, listening to music, being outside, talking with friends, watching a good movie and of course, playing with animals. And, while all these activities are wonderful ways to decompress and de-stress, there’s one tool in particular that can help you more-effectively handle stressful situations as they arise. That...
Driver Runs Out Onto Street to Save Injured Cat in Middle of the Road
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! One day while driving, I spotted a black and white ball of fluff in the middle of the road. I drove past it, and saw that it was a small kitten that I was pretty sure must have been run over and killed. I just had to stop and check. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MARC PASCUAL While dodging cars and irate taxi drivers, I saw that the kitten was not dead. It looked up at me with large frightened...
Private Tiger Ownership Faces An End As Big Cat Public Safety Act Moves Closer To Becoming Law
The success of Netflix’s Tiger King documentary series for a short time drove up attendance at a number of controversial zoos linked to flagrant animal abuse. It also set off a movement to protect big cats in the United States, which are one step closer to getting crucial protections from the federal government. The Big Cat Public Safety Act has been passed out of committee and faces a vote by the House of Representatives. The US House Natural Resources Committee voted 25-17 to pass the Big Cat Public Safety Act (BCPSA, HR263). The bill...
15 Best Dog-Friendly Beaches
All I have to do is say the word “beach” and my dogs are running to the door and howling with excitement. Some dogs love going to the beach just as much as their owners. Thankfully, there are several beaches located on the coasts as well as lakes throughout the United States that welcome Fido. Just be sure to pack a few dog essentials like a leash, dog waste bags, water bowl, and a towel before heading to the beach. Photo: Pexels/Lenin Estrada Bring Fido, a team of pet travel experts, compiled a list of the best dog beaches in the...
Baby Camel Learns How To Use Her Legs
A baby camel in Christiana, Tennessee is learning to use her legs for the first time and she’s quite clumsy! While most people keep camels outside, this lucky baby camel was allowed inside the house where she was learning to get her legs working. According to Live Science, baby camels can walk just 30 minutes after they’re born! Photo: YouTube/ViralHog However, just because they can walk doesn’t mean they do so gracefully. This baby camel was able to walk, but she was kicking her legs out in all directions and still gaining...
What Happens When ‘The Dog Joins The Cat’ Vs ‘When The Cat Joins The Dog’
Cats and dogs have such different personalities, but they can sometimes get along great. Joule the dog and Kelvin the cat are two pets that love each other dearly. Joule and Kelvin’s owner shares photos and videos of them on Instagram, @ginger_cat_and_vizslas, and they’re so sweet! Photo: Instagram/@ginger_cat_and_vizslas In one of the latest clips, you can watch what happens when Joule joins Kelvin for a nap versus when Kevlin joins Joule for a nap. While you might expect one of the animals to be annoyed with the other for...
Police Greeted By Alpaca After Pulling Car Over For Routine Inspection
A Scottish police officer was in for quite the surprise while conducting a routine auto check on a black estate car. The car was traveling along A84 in Craighforth, Stirling in the UK when the officer spotted it and decided to pull it over for an inspection. However, the cop had no idea what was about to happen! When he pulled over the car, he was quickly greeted by a large alpaca sticking its head out the backseat window. Photo: PIXNIO/Couleur The Forth Valley police shared about the surprise car guest on Twitter, writing:...
Turtle Races Around The House On A Hot Wheels Car
Everyone likes to have a little fun every now and again. That’s not just true of humans but of our pets, too! Just ask Sergio the turtle! Sergio lives with his human, Kenny James, and has a sweet ride to use throughout the house. Rather than walking around slowly as a turtle, Sergio rides a Hot Wheels car! James fitted the car with non-toxic Silly Putty so it could stick to the bottom of Sergio’s shell. The car was also hollowed-out to better accommodate the turtle and make it more mobile. Once Sergio is fastened to the little toy...
Woman Uses Cat-Sitting Gigs To Travel The World With Free Accommodations
Traveling is a dream that many people long to follow, but finances often get in the way. After all, traveling isn’t cheap, and paying for flights, gas, food, and accommodations adds up quickly. 31-year-old Madolline Gourley dreamed of traveling, and as an Australian-based writer, she’s got the flexibility to work remotely and hop from place to place. The only dilemma is money. But, Madolline was determined to see her dream come to fruition so she got creative and dove into the world of house sitting and pet sitting. Specifically,...
Cat Goes Viral For His Uncanny Resemblance To ‘Zorro’
A uniquely patterned cat is going viral for his striking resemblance to the character Zorro. The 9-month-old Persian kitten, named Boy, belongs to Indraini Wahyudin Noor who shares plenty of photos and videos of the feline on social media. Since posting about Boy, Noor’s TikTok has amassed nearly 300,000 followers! People just can’t get enough of the “Zorro cat,” as he’s been nicknamed. Photo: TikTok/@iwhy_ People are particularly drawn to the black patch of fur that surrounds Boy’s eyes. It looks just like...
