Rescue Elephants Receive Weekly Pedicures At Tennessee Sanctuary
For the past 26 years, rescued Asian and African elephants have found refuge at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. The 2,700-acre sanctuary provides a place where the elephants can roam free alongside other rescued elephants and received proper care for the first time in their lives. Elephants are the largest land mammals with African elephants weighing up to 6 tons (over 13,000 pounds). So, foot care is crucial to their well-being – especially when the elephants have been neglected and forced to live in cramped conditions. Caregivers...
Bulldog
Quick Facts Weight: 40 – 50 pounds (18.14 – 22.68 kg) Height: 12 – 16 inches (30.48 – 40.64 cm) The Look of a Bulldog Bulldogs are short, sturdy and stocky. Due to their wrinkled face and stockiness, they can have a tough, intimidating look. A typical Bulldog has a fairly wide head with cheeks that draw back behind the eyes. Dense folds of skin on the forehead lead down to a short muzzle, a broad black nose, a hanging upper lip and an undershot lower jaw. They have wide-set eyes and small ears that fold back. They have...
Momma Cat Who Lost Her Litter Adopts Orphaned Kittens
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! This gorgeous mumma was handed into a vet clinic we work with in the middle of giving birth. Unfortunately all her babies passed away and we are unsure why – whether it be the stress of being moved during birth or something else. PHOTO: NIKKI CHAPPLE The same day, a box of babies was found in a park. These guys were either preemie or had been without food for a while, as they...
How Much Will Your Pet Cost You Throughout its Life? A Large Survey Provides an Estimate
Americans are pretty attached to our pets, with a furry friend present in an estimated 70% of households across the country. We do want the best for them, so costs can pile up. Between quality food, toys, treats, supplies, veterinary care, and pet-sitting or kenneling when we’re out of town, we can find ourselves facing more expenses than we thought. According to a new survey, a large share of pet owners aren’t quite prepared for these costs. Synchrony, a company that provides credit card and insurance products to pet owners,...
Family Finds Paw Prints in the Snow All Winter, Finally Meets the Cat Who Made Them
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! We first noticed a flash of white in the backyard. Some new creature was living in our yard, but it never slowed down long enough for any of us to figure out what it was. Then winter came, and along with the snow, there were occasionally fresh footprints along the sidewalk. Tiny footprints that told us that the streak of white was actually a cat who had to be beyond freezing. We started...
Rescue Cats Go Viral After Adorably Occupying Owners’ Boxed Blender
It’s no secret cats love boxes, but one Canadian couple has spent the past month squaring off with the family cats over a new boxed appliance. According to CBC News, the incident began right after Thanksgiving, when Nikii and Jessica Gerson-Neeves decided to invest in a Vitamix blender. But when the blender arrived, Jessica briefly set the unopened box down on the kitchen floor. This was the invitation her 4-year-old rescue cat, Max, needed to jump onto the new blender, where he remained for hours. Posted by Jessica Gerson-Neeves...
Our Favorite Pet TikTok Accounts to Follow
Whether you’re there for the adorable videos or to get involved in the latest viral pet-related challenge, there’s no denying that TikTok is a great source of entertainment for pet parents. Freshpet has rounded up our favorite pet TikTok accounts that we’re sure you’ll love as much as we do! @angrafus3 Mackenzie, a grumpy adventure cat, and her pet parent, Angela Rafuse, have gained a following of fans who love watching their adventures. Despite being 16 years of age, Mackenzie regularly joins Angela to go kayaking,...
Shelter Dog With A “Perfectly Imperfect Grin” Just Wants To Find Someone To Love
A two-year-old German shepherd mix named Squid is capturing the hearts of staff and volunteers at Best Friends Animal Society with his unique looks. His face is a little crooked due to a birth defect, but it doesn’t bother him a bit. Posted by Best Friends Animal Society on Thursday, December 16, 2021 The sanctuary posted a video of him on Facebook in hopes of finding him a family of his own. “Squid will steal your heart with his perfectly imperfect grin,” they wrote. “Squid’s face tilts to one side and he...
How acupressure-massage eases cancer treatment side effects in dogs and cats
If your dog or cat is receiving chemo or other cancer treatments, he may experience uncomfortable side effects such as gastrointestinal upset and fatigue. These acupressure-massage sessions can help ease his discomfort. Cancer is an aggressive disease that often requires aggressive treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation. Common side effects of these treatments in dogs and cats as well as humans include nausea and vomiting, possible appetite loss, diarrhea or constipation, and fatigue. The good news is that you can help your animal...
Brain Scans Show Dogs Can Tell One Language from Another
We sometimes feel as if our dogs understand everything we say. Of course, we realize that dogs are conditioned to understand our vocal inflections and certain words, but it’s still fun to think about every once in a while. It seems as if dogs may know more about our speech than what many people realize. According to research published in the journal NeroImage, dogs may have more of a capacity to understand and comprehend human speech than most people could ever imagine. This was the first study of its kind to come out with this level of...
