Why Human Animal Support Services? An Interactive Introduction
[embedded content] Animal sheltering is changing. Community-focused animal services are the future, and the Human Animal Support Services project is a way for you to be a part of that future. But what is the HASS project and is it right for your organization? Whether you’re thinking about joining the project, have no idea what it’s all about, or are simply looking for a refresher, this webinar is for you. There is no better time for your team and volunteers to learn about how HASS is transforming animal services across the globe...
Cat Foster Mom Transforms Kittens Into USA Bobsled Team
Fostering a litter of kittens is no easy task. You’ve got to keep track of them, care for them, and then, hardest of all, let them go when they find the right match for a forever home. But that challenge hasn’t stopped Amber Blankenship, AKA “The Crazy Kitten Lady,” from going for the gold! Photo: Pixabay/Jan-Mallander “I foster kittens for a rescue here in Oregon and am always thinking of fun new ideas to bring awareness to shelter animals. I hope this will spread some kitten joy and lots of smiles!”...
Man Gets Called ‘Crazy’ For Taking Care Of An Injured Puppy
It’s not always easy to do the right thing, but one man’s act of care and protection for an injured puppy is the perfect reminder that it’s always worth it. A video of the encounter between two men in India shows that one had run over the paw of a stray dog with his scooter. The other man scoops the pup into his arms and looks at his injured paw, and in response, the man with the scooter begins to laugh at him, calling him crazy. Photo: Max Pixel Others around him laugh at him too; touching stray dogs is an unusual thing for...
Mom Creates ‘Drinking Pond’ For Her Pet Cats
When you have a cat in your life, there is nothing you wouldn’t do for them. You make sure they have all of the food they need, plenty of toys to play with, and some TLC when they ask for it or even when they don’t. Two felines that understand this all too well are Phoebe and Sox. As far as felines are concerned, they are some of the more finicky and they have a particular taste that needs to be fulfilled. Their mom decided that they could have a cat fountain because a regular water dish just wasn’t cutting it. At first,...
Cat Sends Messages To Mom’s Coworkers
If you happen to have a cat in your life, you realize that there are going to be times when they want your attention. It doesn’t matter what you are doing at the time, you must focus your attention on them completely or suffer the consequences. It seems as if a loving cat named Buffy understands this and she also understands how to get some extra attention. The problem is, she desires that attention while her mom’s at work, and she would constantly sit on her laptop, making it difficult for her to get anything done. Photo:...
Labrador Shows The World How To Do Yoga With A Little Help From His Human
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to have a labrador in your life, you realize that they are some of the sweetest animals imaginable. Labradors just fill your heart from the inside out, and they show you love 100% of the time. Perhaps that is why labradors make such good therapy dogs, such as Magnus, the labrador we see in the following video. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Not only does Magnus help his owner as a therapy animal, but he also helps her to get strong and stay healthy by doing some yoga poses. Magnus was shown in a TikTok video...
Stranger Calls A One-Eyed Lab ‘Ugly’ But A Vet Snaps Back Hard
If you have a dog in your life, you realize that they are some of the most beautiful creatures ever to walk the face of the earth. It doesn’t matter if you happen to have a dog that isn’t perfect on the outside, they are going to be beautiful for so many different reasons. A person who knows this all too well is a veterinarian, Dr. James Greenwood. He also has pets, and he cares for dogs both at home and in his practice. One of the dogs that he cares for is Oliver, a labrador that lost an eye after being attacked as a puppy by an...
Woman Goes For World Record By Holding The Largest Dog Wedding
It doesn’t matter who we are, we all need a hobby. For many of us, we choose to care for our pets as a loving hobby but we may also do other things that are associated with those animals as well. That includes what a woman named Leslie Allison-Seei tried to do in September 2021. She was attempting to break the world record for holding the largest dog wedding but came up 99 fur-couples short. Photo: YouTube/Robust Promotions It seems as if she got the bug after her own German Shepherd, Cleo, was married to a golden retriever, Buddy. She...
Wild in the Neighborhood – Coyotes
He’s known as the Trickster in Native American culture, has famously appeared in Looney Tunes shorts and is found living happily in every state in the union. We’re talking about the coyote — our dog’s most populous wild cousin. If you’ve ever seen a coyote in the flesh, you know how closely this wild canid resembles some domestic dog breeds. Siberian Huskies, Shiba Inus and Australian Kelpies are just a few breeds that possess a primitive look reminiscent of the coyote. While hundreds of years of domestication...
IBD in cats – an integrative approach to treatment
From diet therapy and natural remedies to pharmaceuticals when needed, an integrative approach is the best way to successfully treat IBD in cats. Vomiting is a common problem in cats, and one that has previously been labeled as “normal” by many veterinarians. The truth is, regular vomiting is not normal; in fact, it’s often a sign of a treatable condition called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A range of treatment options can be used for cats with IBD, including diet, herbal remedies, and natural therapies such as...
