Customized prosthetic and orthotic solutions: how Specialized Pet Solutions is giving animals a new lease on life
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Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Shelter Animals Count automation, unhoused webcast, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. We’re halfway through the We Foster Challenge!We’re halfway through the #WeFosterChallenge! We’ve loved following along on social media to see organizations from across the country growing their foster bases and getting more pets into homes. Even if you’re not participating in the challenge, you can still follow along for inspiration and ideas. Shout out to Philly Paws for being over a… Learn More Coming soon: Shelter Animals...
Cats Are Being Ordered To Stay Indoors For Almost Half A Year In A German Town
It’s another lockdown, everybody! Cats are being asked to stay indoors in a German town until the end of August for a good cause. PHOTO: Pixabay/blende12 In the southwest town of Walldorf, German authorities have issued an order to some cat owners to keep their pets inside their homes. The order came with the interest to protect a rare bird during its breeding season. The rare bird species that the German authorities is trying to protect is the Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) which, although seen as rare in their town, is thankfully...
Photography Student Takes Portraits Of Black Shelter Pets To Help Them Get Adopted
Many college students spend their summer vacations relaxing, sleeping in, and hanging out with friends. But Maggie Epling, a photography student at the University of Kentucky, isn’t your average college student. As summer vacation neared, the budding photography student decided to use her new skills to help black shelter pets get adopted. “I thought about volunteering, and I’ve always loved animals and photography,” Epling told NPR. Photo: Pixabay After reading stories about how good photos make all the difference when...
Group of Kids Takes Care of Blind Neighborhood Cat
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! As a group of children were playing in their building yard in Latakia, Syria, they found a small beautiful cat. She was shaking and could not open her eyes. They called two women who live in the same building. The two young women took the cat to the veterinary doctor. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / BURKHARD LULING He checked her eyes, administered an antibiotic eye drop, and said that the cat was...
Endangered Sea Turtle Nest Found On Texas Beach For The First Time In 10 Years
Sea turtle nesting season has begun, and wildlife officials are regularly checking the shores for new nests. Texas officials shared some “egg-citing” news about a nest from the most endangered sea turtle that hasn’t appeared on the beach since 2012. Tucked in the dunes of the Galveston Island State Park was a Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle nest filled with 107 eggs. Sea Aggie Sea Turtle Patrol discovered the nest on Thursday during a routine survey of the beach. The recent nest is only the third Kemp’s Ridley nest...
Shelter Dog Who Spent 10 Years Waiting For A Forever Home Has Just Been Adopted
A shelter dog named Safira just proved that good things come to those who wait. The 11-year-old dog has been patiently waiting for a forever home since she arrived in 2011 at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. She has spent her whole life at the sanctuary learning to play nice with other dogs and living her best dog life. However, she always hoped a loving family would come along and take her home. Safira was taken on hikes by caretakers and spoiled with tons of balls, her absolute favorite thing. A video of her rolling in a pool full of balls...
Probiotics and prebiotics – why they’re so important for your dog or cat
A balanced microbiome has a positive impact on your dog or cat’s health that goes well beyond digestive function. Probiotics and prebiotics can help achieve and maintain that balance. The more we learn about the gut microbiome, the more we realize how vital it is to the health and well-being of our dogs and cats (and ourselves!). A balanced microbiome not only helps ensure a properly-functioning digestive tract, but is also connected to good immunity, skin and coat wellness, and even brain and cognitive health. A dietsupplemented with...
Florida Zoo Reunites a Mother Sloth and Her Baby with the Father
On February 8, a mother sloth gave birth to a healthy baby on St. Augustine Alligator Farm. Unfortunately, Teddy, the father of the newborn sloth, wasn’t able to witness his baby’s birth, as he was sent away by the mother, Grizzly. According to the zoo’s Facebook video, wild female sloths send the father away so she can independently take care of the baby. The Hoffman’s two-toed sloth mother will nurture the baby for months, with the little one clinging to her belly — to create a bond that will contribute to the...
Dog Peacefully Sleeps While Cat Generously Rocks Him
People on the internet can’t seem to get enough of any content that involves animals. It’s kind of like free therapy and is highly effective. Another video from the social media cat page makes people laugh and share the content with their friends. It may seem unbelievable at the first watch — no, it’s not animated. The cat is rocking the cradle of a sleeping dog as if the feline knows that it will help the dog sleep better. Cats and dogs are often portrayed as enemies, but that does not always happen. Reality is truly...
