Dog Escapes Daycare To Go Home While Family Is Away On Vacation
In recent years, the doorbell camera has gained a lot of popularity. There are many homeowners who are looking to the simple security measure for extra peace of mind. But it’s not just humans who are finding doorbell cameras a useful tool. Our animals seemingly have adapted to the new technology as well, with some cleverly figuring out that it is a means for them to get their owners’ attention. Luckily for Sarah and Jeremy Henson, this proved to be lifesaving for their pooch, Dexter. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Like many families...
Loyal Dog Sits On The Beach And Waits For His Deceased Owner To Return Home
Nothing quite compares to the loyalty of a dog. Through thick and thin, you can always count on your furry friend to be there by your side – even long after you’ve gone. It is quite heartbreaking to see dogs who’ve lost their owners because oftentimes, they are still unable to comprehend that their owners aren’t coming back. This is something that we often see online, when people share sad photos or videos of dogs at their owners’ funerals, cemeteries, etc. But there was one dog that was caught mourning his owner...
Letter from Dr. Jefferson: Tornado Help
Mar 22, 2022 I hope this finds you and yours safe after last night’s scary weather event. With multiple tornado touchdowns in Central Texas and morning reports today of damage, we wanted to reach out to let you know how we fared and what we’re doing to support response efforts. Firstly, our animals and facilities were unharmed. Our Town Lake Animal Center (TLAC) shelter, which as you probably know faces challenges, weathered the storm well! With our recent equipment upgrades and overnight staff additions, the teams were able to...
How dehydration can lead to kidney problems in cats
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Grieving the loss of a pet
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Biologically-appropriate raw diets are the cornerstone of Northwest Naturals
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
Registration is open for the We Foster Huddles
The countdown to the We Foster Huddles is on! With the first huddle just two weeks away, now is the time to register and save the date(s). Each Wednesday in April at 11aPT/2pET, we’ll be huddling about different fostering practices for 60 minutes. You only have to register once to access all four huddles live or on-demand, and you don’t have to be part of the We Foster Challenge to join. Weekly email reminders will be sent out with that week’s discussions. Below is the line-up. Wednesday, April 6 Practice: Foster Program and...
Shelter Dog At Risk Of Being Euthanized Becomes A Police K9 & Saves A Boy’s Life
Ruby has gone through a lot of rough patches to get to where she is now. A new Netflix movie called “Rescued by Ruby,” is based on her life story, and shows her incredible journey from shelter dog to hero police k9. Posted by Rhode Island State Police on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 Ruby ended up at the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, where she was adopted and returned five different times due to her energetic and “hard-to-manage” behavior. Patricia Inman, a volunteer at the shelter,...
Baby Goat Thrives After Having Two Legs Amputated
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! My life suddenly and unintentionally became entwined with saving a newborn baby goat who was born on a meat ranch. Izzy, named for “Is he going to live? Is he going to walk?”, was born with muscle paralysis in his back legs. He was born early, in January, on a night when the temperatures dropped to -25 degrees F. GOAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / VIOLETTA That first night of life, he...
Thousands Of Octopus Moms Are Using Geothermal Springs as Egg Incubators in Davidson Seamount
Octopus moms are the greatest mothers in the animal kingdom. Upon laying their eggs, the octopus moms guard them throughout the brooding period which may take two months up to two years depending on the species. She does not eat, she does not leave, and she keeps on tenderly wafting currents over her eggs to continuously supply them with oxygenated water. Yes, she absolutely has no rest. Photo: YouTube/CBC Docs As a matter of fact, one deep-sea octopus, a female Graneledone boreopacifica, holds the record for the longest egg-tending duty that...
