One-Eyed Rescue Cat Melts Whenever Her New Owner Pets Her
Buffy was only a kitten when she lost her eye and was thrown out with the trash. Thankfully, somebody found the Russian kitten in a garbage can and brought her to a rescue center. “Someone thought I was garbage and threw me away when I was little,” the one-eyed rescue cat “wrote” on Instagram. “Fortunately, another generous or actually normal person found me in the garbage can and rescued me. I was very frightened.” After receiving medical care and vaccinations, Buffy was transferred to Germany for...
Arkansas Dog Who Was “Out Doing Dog Things” Found a “Weird-Looking Ball” of Drugs
Most pet owners are probably used to their animal companions bringing home random stuff like sticks, empty bottles, and even feral cats. But have you heard of a dog bringing home drugs? Last week, the Craighead County Sheriff’s Department received a call from a concerned citizen. The caller told the officers that their dog had been outside doing ‘dog things’ and then came home with a weird-looking ball. Photo: Unsplash/Rob Fuller Now, there are a lot of weirdly shaped dog toys, but this isn’t one of them. The weird...
4 questions every pet parent should ask about the ingredients in their pet’s food
Just like with human food, responsible sourcing practices matter! Here’s what you should be asking about the ingredients in your pet’s food. Henry Ford said, “Quality means doing it right when no one is looking”. But for a long time, this rule of thumb hasn’t been applied to the pet food industry. Pet parents haven’t really been looking at where the ingredients in pet food come from – but it’s time we start asking more questions! Pet food is big business. There are 184...
Heart-Stopping Drama as Firefighters and a Good Samaritan Rescue a Dog from a Fast-Flowing River
Residents in Los Angeles found themselves glued to their televisions as they watched breathtaking attempts to rescue a dog from a dangerous, fast-moving river. It all started when Angela Buono was out on a walk with her German Shepherd mix named Scooby. Scooby is a rescue dog who is still wary of strangers. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Scooby is fond of running on a usually dry Los Angeles riverbed when Angela takes him out. However, it rained hard that day, and the river was filled with fast-flowing, muddy waters. Scooby did not know what...
British Veteran Volunteers To Rescue Lion And Wolf From Ukrainian Zoo Near The Frontline
Tim Locks from the U.K. is no stranger to war. He fought ISIS in Iraq and didn’t hesitate to enter war-torn Ukraine to help animals in the crosshairs. He saw a need and acted. Locks was delivering much-needed supplies to people in Lviv when he heard about the stranded animals. With no previous experience moving wild animals, he and a group of courageous rescuers volunteered to rescue the lion and the wolf – the last remaining animals at a closed Ukrainian Zoo near the frontline. Several animal welfare organizations and locals were...
Why your pet needs dental care from the beginning
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Surprising benefits of hiring a dog trainer
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...
Rat Terrier
Quick Facts Weight: Height: The Look of a Rat Terrier Rat Terriers are small, compact, muscular and somewhat brawny (displaying their sturdiness and strength). They have small heads, medium-length muzzles, black noses and ears that stick up. They have strong necks and shoulders, deep chests and sturdy legs. Their tails can be either long or short at birth. Rat Terriers have short, medium-dense coats that come in red, yellow, black, black & tan, black tan & white and blue & white. Overall, Rat Terriers have a tough, alert and...
Mama Dogs Rescued From Neglectful Breeder Search For New Home Together
There are so many animals who live in neglectful situations. Most live alone, and it is so heartbreaking. Being completely on your own in an environment of pain and suffering can be so tough to face alone. But two little dogs came through their horrible experiences because of their friendship. They were lucky to have each other while living a life of neglect and confinement. But even with the two of them keeping one another company in such a sad situation, they were still facing a horrible life together. Photo: YouTube/PETA (People for the...
Robotic Pets Comfort Nursing Home Residents, Help Spark Memories In Those With Dementia
It’s no secret that dogs and cats help comfort people and make them feel happier and more at ease, but the animals that the residents at Fellowship Community in Whitehall, Pennsylvania are cuddling up with are not your ordinary pets. The residents were given robotic dogs and cats, which gives them the feels of pet ownership without having to bring in real animals. Photo: YouTube/69News While they do get visits from real dogs such as Ruby the service dog, it is not nearly enough time for them to spend with an animal. The robotic pets...
