Treat First-Time Foster Caregivers Like Trial Adopters & Other Lessons from the Pandemic
Listen to our interview with Dr. Lisa Gunter, the Maddie’s Fund Research Fellow at Arizona State University, about her new research into dog fostering during the pandemic, and how shelters can apply her findings to expand their foster programs and save more lives. The audio from this piece was transcribed using an automated transcription service. Please excuse any typos or incorrect patterns of speech. HASS: Hi, I’m Arin Greenwood, a writer with HASS. I’m so pleased to be speaking with Dr. Lisa Gunter, the Maddie’s...
New Research Shows That The Parrot Species’ Long Lifespan Is Due To Them Having Big Brains
The animals have one-upped us again when it comes to unlocking the secrets of long life. Just like how the Yellow-Bellied Marmots are able to slow down their aging, Parrots are also able to live a surprisingly long life. PHOTO: Unsplash/Juan Camilo Guarin P Researchers find out that the secret of a parrot’s long life may be connected to their large brains. An article published by the Royal Society says that species-specific patterns of longevity are linked with allometry and life-history variables. In general, larger species tend to...
Golden Retrievers Head To Uvalde To Provide Comfort To Those Affected By School Shooting
Eight Golden Retrievers headed to Uvalde, Texas, a day after gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School, to provide support and comfort to those affected by this senseless tragedy. The trained dogs are with the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Ministries, who travel across the country, providing comfort to those impacted by disasters. The dogs traveled from all over Texas just 24 hours after the shooting, and are there to help those who are not quite ready to process what happened or answer questions. “We listen if they talk,”...
Irish Setter
Quick Facts Weight: 55 – 75 pounds (24.95 – 34.02 kg) Height: 24 – 28 inches (60.96 – 71.12 cm) The Look of an Irish Setter Irish Setters have balanced, elegant, medium-sized frames (sometimes larger) covered in silky red coats that grow long on the ears, tails and chests. Their handsome, lean heads have long muzzles, almond-shaped eyes, dark noses and long, thin ears. They have elegant necks that slope down to deep chests and level backs. Their long, tapered tails are usually carried horizontally. All four legs are...
Watch As A Senior Rescue Dog Finally Gets A Soft Bed
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes and, as you can imagine, there are also plenty that are either young or old. The unfortunate thing for many older dogs, however, is the fact that they may have a rough time getting adopted when they end up in the pound. In addition, some dogs have lived their entire life without a loving family. This isn’t to say that they are not part of a family, but not every family is going to show the love that a dog deserves. That was the case with Belle. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Belle is a tiny little Chihuahua...
Groomer Takes The Opportunity To Work On A Giant Dog
If you are like most people, you have a favorite type of dog. In fact, many dog people tend to separate themselves into two different categories, they tend to either be “big dog” people or they are “little dog” people. Admittedly, there are plenty of people who cross the barrier and have both a little dog and a big dog in their family. Photo: YouTube/Girl With The Dog In any case, dogs are amazing and it really doesn’t matter what size they are, they bring a lot to the table. As far as big dogs are concerned, you...
Horses Will Respond To Work Emails So You Can Disconnect While Visiting Iceland
If you’ve never had the opportunity to visit Iceland, it really is something you should have on your bucket list. The beauty is unimaginable and there is so much to see at every turn, you could never possibly see it all. One of the reasons why many people enjoy touring Iceland is because of the horses. They are absolutely beautiful and very unique, not only in their stature but also in the sheer beauty of what they bring to that nation. Photo: YouTube/Inspired by Iceland Unfortunately, we live in a world where many people are not able...
Can You Find This Cat Hiding In Plain Sight?
If you know anything about cats, you realize that they can disappear for hours and sometimes, even days on end. That is the case in many homes, where cats only come out when they want to come out, and typically, it is to get some personalized attention. Of course, we realize that not cats follow that path and in some cases, as soon as you sit down, the feline is going to be up in your lap and expecting a lot of TLC. Photo: Pixabay/birgl For a moment, however, we are going to talk about cats that enjoy hiding and in particular, one that is...
Sanctuary In Africa Is Successfully Repopulating Critically Endangered Black Rhinos
Black rhinos are the smaller of the two African rhino species and are one of the oldest groups of mammals. They play a very important role in their habitats, but their population has declined dramatically in the 20th century due to European hunters and settlers. According to World Wildlife Fund, between 1960 and 1995, black rhino numbers dropped 98 percent, to less than 2,500. Photo: Pixabay/garethdoc Since then, the species has thankfully made a great comeback from the brink of extinction, thanks to conservation efforts across Africa. Today,...
Border Collies Face-Off In Adorable Tetherball Match
It’s always a good time to enjoy a game of tetherball out in the garden on a sunny day. It’s something we can do with friends or family and it’s a nice way to pass the time. It seems two border collies from Buckinghamshire, England feel the same way about the game! The dogs were caught on video facing off in a match of tetherball and they seemed to be having a blast. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog Like any good tetherball match, the two components swung the ball back and forth, attempting to wrap it around the pole. They both faced...
