Found And Rescued: 3-Month-Old Bear Cubs Hiding Behind A Redbox Stand In A Shopping Center
Two little cuties were found hiding behind a Redbox stand outside a CVS storefront in the small town of Truckee, California. It was on a Friday morning when stores were just beginning to open up and most people were just starting their last workday of the week when Truckee police called the BEAR League to request some help with extracting two stranded 3-month-old bear cubs at the Truckee shopping center. PHOTO: Facebook/Truckee Police The two police officers and the BEAR League responders said that the ‘Momma Bear’ was out of...
Dallas Bans Sale Of Dogs & Cats In Pet Stores To “Close The Puppy Mill Pipeline”
The Dallas City Council voted unanimously to ban the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores. The new ordinance will hopefully end puppy mills and encourage people to visit their local shelter and adopt. The “Dallas Humane Pet Store Ordinance” was introduced by animal welfare organizations in December of 2020 “to close the puppy mill pipeline to Dallas”. Photo: Unsplash/Ben Michel Several pet stores in the area are already working with local rescues to help shelter dogs and cats find loving homes. The SPCA of Texas, The...
This Quiet Dog Saves the Day with His Powerful Bark
Drew Smith, a 41-year-old engineer, was set to adopt a dog from an animal shelter in San Diego. Apparently, he was looking for a specific dog, but he failed to adopt the dog he preferred. Consequently, he took in a different dog with a bit of reluctance — little did he know, Carl, the sickly four-year-old Spaniel mix, had a very unique purpose in his life. Photo: Youtube/ABC 10 News The dog Drew adopted was very quiet, which is fairly unusual for a dog. Carl rarely barks aloud, and Drew treats him as his silent companion. The reason why...
How Epigenetics Can Improve Your Dog or Cat’s Health
Epigenetics is a new science that demonstrates a link between the lifestyle choices you make for your dog or cat (and yourself!), and how her genes express themselves. Do you ever wonder why puppies or kittens from the same litter end up with different health issues and lifespans? Why would similar gene combinations produce such varied responses in individual animals? A gene is made of DNA and does not change. However, scientists have recently shown that we (and our animals) can actually change how ourgenes express themselves. The way a gene...
The Most Adorable Friendship Between a Little Pony and a Charming Girl
A person’s childhood is most memorable when they go through it with friends. One little girl, Ella, has the best memories with her little pony named Black. When you follow the Instagram account, linelaagasken, you’ll witness the precious bond between Ella and Black. They spend time with each other almost every day. It seems that Ella got her love for horses from her mother, Line. Line shares her love for horses on both Instagram and TikTok. Most of her content are videos of Ella and Black — whether they are chilling on the...
Thoughtful Chef Dog Makes Tea and Muffins for Dad, Who Is Busy Working at Home
One of the greatest challenges we have ever faced were the lockdowns brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. Luckily for many of us, our pets have made our stay-at-home ordeal quite easier and more endurable. In fact, we have come to enjoy our extraordinary situations because of our pets’ companionship. Our beloved animals never get tired of pleasing us and showing us how much they deeply care about our well-being and happiness. But this dog in the video will make you wish that your pet would have some of these special skills in the...
Lemonade vs. ManyPets Pet Insurance: In-Depth Comparison [2022]
What’s The Difference Between Lemonade & ManyPets Pet Insurance Plans? Thank you for visiting our guide to comparing Lemonade and ManyPets. Below you’ll find a comparison of Lemonade vs. ManyPets insurance plan rates, multi-pet discounts, wellness plans, coverage amounts, and more. Remember that the easiest way to shop for pet insurance is using a tool such as this to compare pet insurance plans from all the major pet insurance companies at once. With this tool, you can compare rates from Lemonade and ManyPets side by side, as...
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Top Veterinarian Social Media Accounts to Follow
There’s no shortage of adorable animal content on the internet, but did you know that there are vet social media accounts that pair these adorable animals with educational content? We’ve rounded up seven of our favorite vet social media accounts that we think all pet parents should follow. Whether you’re interested in household pets or wild animals, there’s an account on this list you’ll love. @azizaglass Dr. Aziza Glass, our very own Freshpet vet, uses her Instagram to show snippets of her life as a...
Upcoming webcast: Supporting Unhoused People and Their Companion Animals
Mark your calendar for the upcoming webcast, Supporting Unhoused People and Their Companion Animals on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM PT/3:00 PM ET. Tom Bagamane, CEO and Founder, The Giving Spirit will be presenting with Rebecca Cannara, Senior Manager for Educational Programming, The Giving Spirit. Established in 1999, The Giving Spirit has provided over 75,000 survival kits that have been distributed by thousands of Giving Spirit volunteers. These survival duffel bags, companion animal kits, and student backpacks address the...