February 27 Is International Polar Bear Day. Here Are 3 Ways To Help Save Them From Extinction
Sunday, February 27, is International Polar Bear Day, but we may not get to celebrate these majestic bears for much longer. Polar bears may weigh over 1,000 pounds and stand 10 feet tall, but they’re no match for climate change, which is edging these ice-dwelling bears out of their natural habitat and hunting/breeding ground. Photo: Pixabay Polar bears have already become the “poster child of climate change,” said one University of Toronto professor, Dr. Peter Molnar, of the grave danger presented by disappearing polar ice...
Interview with Belgian Malinois Lulu from Channing Tatum’s DOG movie
OK, well that’s her name in DOG, the film where she stars with Channing Tatum, who also co-directs along with Reid Carolyn. It’s a road buddy movie that also deals with the trauma war causes on our soldiers — both humans and dogs. The movie DOG, starring Belgian Malinois Britta — and, oh yes, Channing Tatum — is in theaters starting February 16th. Two former Army Rangers take a road trip to a fellow soldier’s funeral— Briggs, played by Channing Tatum — and Lulu played by several dogs with...
Dog Gone Dog Treats Recalled Due To Salmonella
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) issued a statement advising all pet owners who have Dog Gone Dog Treats to throw them out. Two adults in their 70’s and a child became sick from salmonella after handling the dog treats. “One open bag from a customer and several unopened bags purchased last week all tested positive for Salmonella at the State Public Health Laboratory,” states DPH. The recalled treats were made in Georgetown and sold locally. All pet and feed stores have removed the product from their...
Chicken Fostering Isn’t Just a Good Idea It’s Clucking Great
Jaime Blados with one of her foster chickens. Just before Christmas, Jaime Blados got an email that caught her attention. It asked if anyone could foster some chickens, who had come into Geauga Humane Society’s Rescue Village in Novelty, Ohio. Jaime is a regular foster for the organization. She mostly takes in dogs. One time she fostered a pig. But chickens? “I was like, ‘Yeah, we’ll give it a shot,’” Jaime says. “I’m always willing to try.” Some shelters have seen viral fame thanks to...
Two New Breeds for 2022
The American Kennel Club (AKC) welcomed two new breeds on January 1, 2022. The elegant little Russian Toy Dog joined the Toy Group while the versatile Mudi now graces the Herding Group. The Russian Toy is lively and long legged, with fine bone and lean muscle. Males and females stand 8 to 11 inches at the shoulder and weigh up to 61/2 pounds. There are two coat varieties: The smooth has short, close-lying hair, while the long-coated dogs are covered with moderately long (1 to 3 inches) straight or slightly wavy hair. Colors are black and tan,...
Natural remedies for your dog or cat’s gut problems
From diarrhea to appetite loss, gut problems are common in dogs and cats. Here are some natural remedies that ease symptoms and help heal the digestive tract. Gastrointestinal upset, chronic reflux or diarrhea, bloody stools, and inflammatory bowel disease. These are some of the most common gut health problems seen in veterinary offices and on social media sites for dog and cat care. Unfortunately, many animals suffer for months or years with chronic problems while their caregivers become more and more frustrated with the lack of solutions....
Nearly Half of U.S. Bald and Golden Eagles Show Signs of Repeated Lead Exposure
Bald eagles have been a conservation success story, with a population more than quadrupling over the past ten years. However, lead poisoning continues to be an issue for the iconic birds, with one study showing their recovery in the Northeast would be even higher if not for lead. Now, a new multi-agency study shows the problem is even more widespread. Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Conservation Science Global, Inc. examined the amount of lead exposure in bald and golden eagles between 2010...
Dog Survives Abandonment, Floods, and Civil War to Find Safe New 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! Molly’s life began as a guard dog in an east African capital. We do not know much about her first “family,” but we do know that when they were moving back to their homeland, they threw Molly out on the street. From that day onward, she faithfully sat in front of the house that used to be hers, but no one came for her. Street life was hard for Molly, as she was too sweet...
Does your cat or dog have Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
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10 Random Acts of Kindness You Can Do For Animals
February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day, which encourages people to show kindness to others. As Joaquin Phoenix said, “It takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal.” Actually, showing kindness to others will make you feel better and do good at the same time. It’s a win-win. Animals make us smile with their zest for life, crazy antics, and beauty. They give so much and ask so little in return, so let’s show kindness today (Random Acts of Kindness Day) and every day to animals. Check out some easy ways...
