Is Your Dog Fat?
Ever had the feeling that whatever you say next is only going to make things worse? This was one of those times. “So you’re saying my precious little Luna is FAT? How dare you call her OBESE! Dr. Ward, I’m so surprised at you!” For the record, I hadn’t uttered the word “fat,” “obese” or much of anything. I had wordlessly pointed to a body condition chart — well, all the way to the far edge of the chart, to indicate that Luna’s current body shape corresponded to...
Caring for your senior dog
Your dog’s needs will change as he ages, slows downs, and experiences a decline in activity levels, cognition, vision and hearing. Being aware of those needs, and taking steps to accommodate them, will help ensure your senior dog enjoys his final years to the fullest. Time flies – especially when it comes to our dogs. Seemingly overnight, our once young puppies with boundless energy suddenly age into senior dogs. Although they’re still the same lovable companions they always were, their needs change as they get older. We...
Cold Weather Prep for Pets: How to Help or Get Help
We’re also preparing so we can support community animals in need when it hits. See below for what you can do as it approaches to help pets in need: Bring pets inside. The best thing you can do for your pet is to bring them inside with you. While some breeds of dogs are more tolerant of cold weather than others, no pet should be left outside for long periods of time when it is below freezing (32ºF). You know your pet best, so be vigilant about watching for signs of their cold tolerance and limit outdoor activities accordingly. Check...
Cat Rescued After Being Declawed, Abandoned By Family
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! My first family must not have liked me, or they liked their furniture more than me. They had me declawed and then liked me even less, probably because of behavioral issues. I didn’t trust them for doing such a thing to me. I wondered why they adopted me in the first place. CAT. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / RAWF8 Then they moved away and left me behind. Just left me to fend for myself,...
Help Us Make A Touchdown For Rescued Animals During Shelter Bowl VII
On February 13, 2022, millions will tune in to watch the NFL’s biggest game of the year. But here at GreaterGood, we’re rushing towards a larger goal–delivering millions of meals for hungry shelter pets during our 7th annual Shelter Bowl! Every year, Greater Good Charities runs the Shelter Bowl to provide nutritious food for rescued animals, who can receive life-changing meals with the money football fans would spend on the Big Game. Photo: Greater Good Charities According to the National Retail Federation, football fans...
I foster. You foster. We all foster. A new Challenge is coming!
We all know the incredible bond that humans and pets have and the importance of keeping them together. Foster care is a powerful way to achieve that. That’s what the We Foster Challenge is all about! 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. Registration begins February 28 and you’ll have plenty of time to...
Dog Plays Hide And Seek With His Owner But His Tail Gives Him Away
One of the best parts about having a dog is the fact that they love to play games. Okay, to be fair, there are so many wonderful qualities to a dog, but their enjoyment of good old fashion game playing is definitely a perk. Whether with a game of chase or hide and seek, a dog is always down to play with its owner. One particularly adorable game to play with your dog is hide and seek. It’s always so entertaining to have your dog try to hide. Photo: Pixabay/Leslie Black Bless their sweet little hearts, but they never manage to do it...
Woman Rescues Puppies Abandoned At Popular Dumping Site
I can never see an animal stranded on the side of the road and not stop to help. If you’re an animal lover then you’re probably like me and it’s impossible to see an animal on the side of the road without wanting to stop and help. And that is precisely how Elisa felt while driving by a particular area of the road. Every day, Elisa drives by a section of road that is known for being a place where people abandon their unwanted dogs. Photo: Pixabay/Adri Marie Not a day goes by that she doesn’t find a dog in need,...
Coyote Or Dog? Woman Picks Up “Mystery Animal” In Need Of Help
The debate is still out: dog or coyote? Christina Eyth was asking herself the exact same question when she noticed that there was a sick animal in her backyard one day. The animal was hairless, so it was hard for her to tell if it was a dog or coyote, but what she did know was that it was a canine of some kind – and it desperately needed help. The woman lives in western Pennsylvania, and she discovered the animal by following its paw prints from the outside of her front door all the way to where it was hiding in her yard. Photo:...
Rescuers Use Drone To Find Stray Mama Dog And Puppies In Need Of Help
While dogs may have descended from wolves, that certainly doesn’t mean that they’re suited to life outside in the big, bad wilderness. They’re domesticated animals who deserve a loving home with people who care for them. Sadly, not all dogs find themselves in this position. Some are left abandoned to figure it out for themselves. Thankfully, there are caring and compassionate people out there who work in shelters and rescues, making it their mission to take in stray dogs. When a stray dog is spotted, there is always a push...
