Enhancing your pet’s kibble-based diet
While many pet kibbles are improving in quality, it’s never a bad idea to add some extra nutritional value and variety to these foods. If your dog or cat eats a kibble-based diet, here are some foods and meal toppers that will enhance its nutritional impact. Not long ago, most kibble-based diets were regarded as the least favorable way to feed your dog or cat. They were lacking in whole meat ingredients, and were full of grains, empty fillers, preservatives, and other less-than-ideal ingredients. The cheaper brands haven’t changed...
Puppy Rescued After Being Thrown Over Bridge
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! I deliver packages during the winter. One Friday, I passed this soaking wet little puppy beside the river that one of my roads follows. I knew I could get fired if I picked it up, despite it being winter, and I just prayed that he’d be safe. PUPPY. PHOTO: PIXABAY / LAURENLIEBHABER After my packages were delivered and I was headed home, I couldn’t rest without knowing that that...
As Floods Devastate Australia, Heroes Rise, Rescuing Dozens of People and Pets
Heroes are people who rise to the occasion and then slip quietly away. This is exactly what the world has seen of Lismore and the spirit of its locals after the recent deluge caused by a catastrophic weather system. Situated at the junction of the Wilsons River and Leycester Creek, Lismore is prone to flooding due to rainwater coming down from surrounding hills into rivers and creeks which meet at Lismore. Photo: Youtube/TODAY Lismore recorded its worst flooding in February of 1954, when flood levels reached 12.26 meters. This was followed by...
Worried About Ukraine? Here’s How You Can Help People & Pets Fleeing Putin’s War
On February 24, Russia launched a brutal invasion of its neighbor, Ukraine, in a brazen display of unchecked military power. The bloody invasion–which has left terrified residents hiding in basements and subways to escape relentless shelling and bombs–has already killed hundreds of innocent civilians and caused 1 million people to flee. Sadly, this is only the tip of the iceberg. The European Union predicts 7 million Ukrainians will be displaced by the time Putin’s war is through. Photo: World Central Kitchen The crisis is...
Two new audiobooks for animal lovers!
Looking for some new books to add to your “listening list” this spring? Here are two that every animal lover will enjoy. Audiobooks are the new paperbacks – especially if you’re a busy pet parent. There’s nothing more enjoyable that throwing in earbuds and heading out to walk your pup while listening to a good book. Sure, curling up next to the fireplace with a hardcover is wonderful, but audiobooks are the ultimate way to multi-task when time is short. Here are two new books to add to your must-listen list! As...
How do pet parents differ from generation to generation?
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Dug Up at Dogster: March 2022 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
Leave the snow behind for Spring rains and enjoy these March 2022 dog events and holidays with your favorite furry buddy. Don’t see your dog event on Dogster’s dog event list? Email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com and we will include your dog event. March 2022 All-Month Long Dog Holidays Pet Poison Prevention Month National Pet Dental Health Month Responsible Pet Owners Month March 2022 Dog Events Listing March 5, 2022:32nd Annual VCA Walk for the Animals Benefits the Humane Society of Broward County. Registration opens at 8 am...
Ukrainians Fleeing With Their Pets Are Welcomed With Open Arms In Several Bordering Countries Who Waived Vet Papers
After the Russian invasion last week, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are fleeing the war-torn country and seeking a safe haven for their families and pets. Images of devoted pet parents holding their animals close as they take cover in a bomb shelter or navigate the dangerous streets have gone viral on social media. The heartbreaking images show just how much they love their pets. The next time you hear someone say “I’m moving and can’t take my pet with me”, show them these photos.Ukrainians fleeing with their...
Your Dog Grieves Like You When Its Dog Companion Passes Away, Study Shows
Grief over the loss of a pet dog can be so deep and long-lasting. You can feel your heart really breaking, the tears flowing, and a painful emptiness haunting you as you move around the house—as you live another day in unfamiliar but stabbing pain. Photo: Max Pixel You may try to drown your heartache by taking a long nap. Your appetite feels gone, and you are not in the mood for physical activities most of the time. There are occasions, too, that you turn to emotional eating or other bad habits when the guilt, unhappiness, and all other...
Apply now for the We Foster Challenge!
You saved the date and now it’s here! Registration for the We Foster Challenge is now open and will close on Monday, March 7! By participating in the Challenge this May, you’ll grow your foster base to help keep pets with people and out of the shelter and have a chance at $210,000 in grant prizes. By fostering pets, we also foster community, foster inclusivity and foster love. The We Foster Challenge is meant to help shelter and rescue organizations create or expand community-based foster programs that will get your...
