New Baby Let Out Sad Scream, Confused Dog Drew Closer In & Mom Gulped
There is nothing more delightful than the bond between a dog and a child. This bond can be established early on, but most new parents are frightened when their baby first arrives home. When it’s their first kid, many parents worry that their dog, who is clearly the family’s first baby, will get jealous or angry. It’s an inevitable shift that has to go as smoothly as possible. In this video, the parents include their beloved dog Danbi in all aspects of parenthood. They also included their cat! The gender reveal begins...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Summer apprenticeships, conferences, resources and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The online summer apprenticeships application window is now open! Kick summer off right with one of these seven online apprenticeships. Learn all about ringworm, foster field trips or lost pet reunification. Each apprenticeship is four weeks long and is made up of a combination of self-paced learning and four 90-minute weekly Zoom meetings with your instructor. Read on to learn more about the apprenticeships… Learn More Scholarships are being...
Human Transmission May Be the Cause of SARS-CoV-2 Infection among Deer in North America
Who is responsible for the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 to white-tailed deer in North America is a mystery that virologists, wildlife biologists, and other experts have been trying to solve. Since 2021, hundreds of white-tailed deer in 24 US states and several Canadian provinces have been found positive with COVID 19. Photo: YouTube/PBS NewsHour What’s worse, aside from finding the Alpha, Delta, and Omicron variants in these deer, the original virus has undergone more than 70 mutations in these ungulates. Some of these mutations are...
Fur Dad Shows the Cutest Way to Teach a Puppy How to Howl
How do you bond with your pet? Eating together, watching a movie together, singing, dancing, playing outdoors, swimming in the pool or at a lovely beach resort, taking walks, camping and counting the stars, etc., etc. Photo: Instagram Video/Puppy Lovings The list is endless, and the love you feel for each other is boundless. You can no longer tell if who between the two of you is happier. Your heart is bursting with joy and gratitude for having such an adorable companion animal. Meanwhile, your pet seems it cannot live without you. It must be...
As Female North Atlantic Right Whales Become Smaller, They are Giving Birth to Fewer Calves
The population of the North Atlantic right whales continues to decline, and one of the reasons is that female right whales are getting smaller. Smaller bodies make these females carry fewer calves. But why female North Atlantic right whales are getting smaller is not just about the lack of food. They often fall victim to entanglement in fishing gear. Photo: YouTube/NOAA Fisheries The problem is so serious that it affects not just the females. Based on the data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), more than 85% of...
Australia’s Diverse Birdlife and Habitats Make It the Mecca for Birdwatching
“Birdwatchers are great people. Whether they’re looking at birds, reptiles or plants, they’re involved and observant. They love the environment and are focused on conservation,” said David Mead, owner of Great Northern Birdwatching Tours and an active participant in citizen science that contributes data on avian species like the endangered Gouldian Finch. In the 1990s, local communities frowned on birdwatching tourists whom they viewed as peculiar because of their obsession with this particular wildlife. Photo:...
Want Your Pet to be a Social Media Star? One in Every Four Owners Dream of It
Some do it for love, some do it for money. We are talking about making social media stars out of our pets. It is like show business, doing all the tricks to attract the spotlight on our dogs, cats, and whatever animal you have chosen to care for. Photo: YouTube/Good Morning America Actually, many of us simply like leading private lives with our pets. Occasionally, we show them off to friends or on social media. But we are happier without all the problems and stress of constantly dolling up our pets for photoshoots. Other people find their joy...
Missing Woman With Dementia Is Found Safe Thanks To Her Loyal Dog
A Texas woman who was missing for days in George Bush Park is now safe thanks to her loyal dog, Max. 63-year-old Sherry Noppe, of Katy, was recently diagnosed with dementia, and although she normally knows her way around the trails, she ended up getting lost while on a walk with Max. Photo: YouTube/KHOU 11 Deputies and Texas EquuSearch, along with Noppe’s family and friends, had been searching the 2,700-acre park on ATVs as well as on foot for days on end, to no avail. Friends of Noppe’s children formed a group to search for their...
Hairball Problem with Your Cat? Here are Some Easy Solutions
Some cats are prone to hairball, or vomiting with hair strands. These hair strands may come from excessive grooming due to anxiety, stress, skin discomfort, or illness. Photo: YouTube/AnimalWised Vomiting with hair strands may be a mild case, if your cat could easily cough out the fur that got stuck in its intestines. But, when your cat is experiencing extreme difficulty or pain, it is a serious matter that needs professional help. What can you do to help treat hairball, or even prevent it? Here are the steps you can take to make life more...
Nature Reserves May Be Getting Endangered by Dog Poop due to Over-Fertilization
“Nature reserves are special places for nature conservation, where wildlife and fragile habitats are protected. Obviously poo is a part of nature, but dog poo contains nutrients which can damage the ecology of vulnerable habitats. Wherever you walk your dog, it is important to pick up, bag and bin poo, to ensure the continued protection of these wild areas for us all to enjoy.” These words came from Rob Stoneman, director of landscape recovery at The Wildlife Trusts, UK. A new study has alarmed environmentalists about the adverse...
