Cat Rescued and Rehabilitated After Being Frozen to Cement Porch
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 lost my beloved foster kitty Namir to feline infectious peritonitis several months ago. That meant I was a one-kitty home, which was not acceptable. But I waited until the time was right. Last week was the right time, and I decided to get a rescue kitty. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / JACLOU-DL I went to a local no-kill rescue shelter and almost instantly fell in love with my Izzy-Belle. Her...
FDA Approves “Groundbreaking” Treatment For Cats With Arthritis
Old age–and often, arthritis–comes for us all, especially if you’re a cat. According to USA Today, arthritis is so common among felines that roughly 45% of all cats will get arthritis. Those odds essentially double when cats turn 12, by which point 90 percent of cats experience arthritis pain. Photo: Pixabay And while there are ways to help ease your cat’s arthritis, including supplements, acupuncture/massage, and anti-inflammatory treatments, these options only provide temporary relief. Moreover, anti-inflammatories...
Senior Dog Named Betty White Looking For New Home After Being Returned To Shelter
Saratoga County Animal Shelter hopes to find a senior dog named after the beloved actress and animal advocate, Betty White, a loving forever home. The 10-year-old boxer mix spent 382 days in the shelter before she found a loving home in 2020. Sadly, due to no fault of her own, she was returned to the shelter. The shelter posted, “Her dad is sick and needs our help. It is nothing Betty did. In fact, all she has done is provide him with comfort and love, and he has done the same for her. But she is back at the shelter and hoping to once...
10 Betty White Animal Quotes In Celebration Of Her 100th Birthday
Betty White, a lifelong animal lover and legendary actress, would have turned 100 on January 17. Sadly, she passed away on December 31st from a stroke. She devoted her life to helping animals and making people laugh. Most people remember her as Rose in Golden Girls, but she will always be remembered as a friend and hero to animals. Her fans decided to celebrate her milestone birthday by giving back to animals with the Betty White Challenge. The challenge encouraged people to donate $5 in Betty’s name to a local animal rescue. She would...
The Emergence of Veterninary Telehealth
The veterinarian will see you now — any time of the day or night. But the two of you may not be in the same exam room or even in the same city or state. Welcome to the fast-growing brand of veterinary medicine — telehealth. Think of it as the House Call Version 2.0. But instead of the veterinarian stepping into your home — or you traveling to the veterinary clinic, your dog is diagnosed and a care plan is quickly created by a veterinarian during a live video call with you. ©Getty Images Why the Rise in Popularity Fast....
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: New Candid Conversation, intake via appointments and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Where the future of animal sheltering is headed according to veterinariansThis blog was one of our top posts of 2021. The future of animal welfare is community-centric and this holds true more than ever. The AVMA recently published an article, Animal shelters see a new day ahead, sharing veterinarians’ take on where the future of the animal welfare movement is headed. Covid-19 has caused animal welfare… Learn More Join James Evans and...
French Bulldog Squeezes Himself Into Tiny Cat House
Sometimes, dogs and cats can get along and be friends. Other times, cats will merely tolerate dogs and their antics because they have to. George seems to fall into the latter category, as he begrudgingly has his bed taken over by the oblivious French bulldog, Peppa. Peppa has no sense of personal space and loves to get as close and personal with George as he can. It seems that Peppa feels what belongs to George belongs to him, even if it’s sized for a small cat, not a small dog. Photo: Pexels/Pixabay In a hilarious video shared on...
Herd Of Deer Gather Around And Lick Black Cat
In a bizarre video shared on social media, a herd of deer gather around a cat and begin licking it. The footage was shared by ViralHog and shows a black cat lounging in the sunshine outside. He seems at peace, as four large deer approach him and begin licking his fur. The deer continue to lick the cat’s coat, and the cat just lays there, seemingly content with the situation. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog Photo: YouTube/ViralHog The strange interaction isn’t the first documented friendship between a cat and deer. One cat recently...
Horse Kicks A Tree And Farts On Dog Before Running Away
Having pets can bring endless hours of entertainment, especially if you have a quirky animal who walks to the beat of its own drum. Take Sven, a 13-year-old grulla quarter horse, for example. The playful horse lives in Canada with his two horse friends, some rescue dogs, and his parents. He spends his time doing usual horse things, like trotting around fields and eating his favorite snacks. But sometimes, he does something out of the ordinary. Photo: Wikimedia Commons One day, Sven’s owners happened to capture a moment he let out his...
Dogs Are So Excited To Be Home From Vacation
It’s always nice to come home after a long time away. Sure, vacations can be fun and traveling is exciting, but nothing beats returning home. It seems that humans aren’t the only ones who feel this way, as an adorable video captured just how excited a pair of dogs were upon returning home from vacation! The two dogs were away from their house for a while on a trip and apparently couldn’t wait to be home. Photo: Pexels/Jonathan Meyer The video was shared on Reddit by u/sedentarybird in the r/aww community. In the clip, you...
