The Vet Clinic Is Closed, What Do I Do? 6 Vet-Approved Steps & Options
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Accidents and medical concerns can occur at any time of day or night. So, it’s important to be prepared and have a plan for potential emergency situations that occur outside of your vet clinic’s business hours. Fortunately, several resources are available to give you immediate answers and peace of mind about your dog’s health. Here are some things you can do if your dog has an injury or other medical...
Weak Laws Leave Ohio Animals in Terrible Conditions
Ohio has garnered unwanted attention as a hotspot for poor animal welfare practices, particularly in the context of puppy mills. The Humane Society’s “Horrible Hundred” report, which highlights the worst puppy breeders in the United States, places Ohio as the second-worst state, surpassed only by Missouri. This report, among others, underscores the severe gaps in Ohio’s animal protection laws and the resulting dire conditions for animals in the state. Photo: PexelsOhio ranks second in the nation for problematic puppy...
Over 300 Dogs Rescued From Frontlines Have Full Bellies, Thanks to You
Courageous rescuers continue to enter heavily bombed areas in Ukraine to save abandoned animals left without food or water. The terrified and traumatized animals are brought back to shelters who feed them nutritious food, thanks to your donations. A truckload of dog food was distributed across Ukraine to help feed over 300 dogs rescued from the frontlines. Photo: United for Animals Greater Good Charities’ partner, United for Animals (UfA), shared with us the current situation and how your donations are making a huge difference in the...
Human Animal Support Services (HASS) Announces Results of Competitive Pet Placement Project
Supported by PetSmart Charities, the Competitive Pet Placement Project aims to identify barriers and produce solutions for increasing adoption outcomes (AUSTIN, TX) July 31, 2024–Human Animal Support Services (HASS), an international project revolutionizing the animal welfare industry by uniting human and animal welfare, announced the results of the Competitive Pet Placement (CPP) Project. An initiative supported by PetSmart Charities, five shelters, alongside HASS, took up the challenge to evaluate internal shelter practices or...
The Great Escape: Manic Longs for Freedom
Hi, I’m Allison! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my three mixed-breed dogs from Thailand, Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. Uh-oh. It is quiet. Too quiet. That can only mean one thing: my dog is up to something. Those moments of silence always made me panic slightly. Manic loves looking for adventure, trouble, wild animals, anything! Even though we had a fenced-in yard, the fencing was old, so Manic would find a weak spot and squeeze himself underneath. Despite having 2.5 acres of wooded land to explore, Manic always...
Venezuelans Battle to Ban Bullfighting Amidst Cruelty Concerns
Bullfighting, a tradition deeply rooted in Venezuela’s history, has become a focal point of controversy and debate. In cities like Mérida, this practice, part of the annual Feria del Sol festival, continues to draw both fierce support and vehement opposition. As the nation wrestles with its identity and values, the movement to ban bullfighting is gaining strength, pushing for a break from a tradition many see as cruel and outdated. Photo: PexelsBullfighting in Venezuela is a contentious tradition with deep colonial roots. A...
‘Ugly Last Cat in the Cage’ Finds Forever Home
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! “She’s the last cat in the cage. I think she’s too ugly,” my friend said. That was all it took. I dashed to the pet shop and bought her. And so Strudel, the ugly cat with a beautiful heart, came home with me. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ENGIN AKYURT This beautiful soul lived with me for 20 years. And every night for twenty years, she patted me on the nose, and I would lift...
Orphaned Weeks-Old Walrus is Getting Round-the-Clock Care to Help Her Survive
Pacific walruses can grow up to 12 feet long and weigh up to 4,000 pounds. One substantially smaller than that, though, was just rescued in Alaska. In a series of social media posts, Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward has been chronicling the care of a tiny orphaned female Pacific walrus calf. She was found alone, malnourished, and dehydrated in Utqiagvik, Alaska, in late July and is believed to be no more than a few weeks old. To help her survive, a rescue team provided emergency fluids and stabilizing treatment before getting her to safety....
I Am A Mutt
Jul 30, 2024 I am not a dog that people dream of when they are small. I am not a dog that can be easily identified. I am not a dog that has a list of traits packed neatly in a box. I am a mutt. I am a mutt. Mutts have been passed over for no crime, but that of not being by design. Mutts don’t fit into any category, just a category of their own. Mutts aren’t considered when asking a dog to do a job. But I can do a job, and do it very well. I can love you, which is the best job a dog can do. I am a dog that was pieced together,...
Why Does It Matter That Hays County Wants To Build A Pet Resource Center?
Jul 30, 2024 FACT: A pet resource center is NOT the same as an animal shelter; however, it does include animal sheltering as a component of the services offered. In a traditional animal sheltering model, the animal shelter is where pets are taken to get any kind of resources or help, but is not usually the best solution. Lost pets → go to the shelter where they almost never get reunited with their families. Pets who are sick or injured → have to be surrendered to the shelter and separated from their families to be treated if the...
