What to Expect When You Switch to Feeding Fresh
You’ve decided to switch your pet from shelf-stable to fresh food – that’s great! If we had to guess, you too believe that the future of pet food looks a little something like this: recipes made with fresh, whole ingredients that are gently cooked without preservatives, and are kept in the fridge where meats belong. But what makes fresh food stand out from the rest? It all comes down to the positive physical and behavioral changes you’ll notice in your pet once you make the switch to fresh, healthy dog food. What...
Playful Dog Takes A Joy Ride In A Golf Cart
We often have security cameras on our property to keep an eye on what’s going on. We use them to ensure that nobody steals anything, but sometimes, they also capture something totally unexpected. That is the experience that Mallory Kmet and her husband had when they took a look at their security camera footage. It seems as if somebody had gone for a ride in their golf cart but it wasn’t anyone they would have ever expected. Photo: Pixabay/947051 It all started when Titan, their Mastiff, had a run-in with a skunk in the morning. He...
Animal Rescue In Desperate Need Of Fosters For The Holidays
A New York animal rescue is searching for foster homes so rescue dogs don’t have to spend the holidays alone. Second Chance Rescue NYC Dogs has been searching tirelessly for fosters but said, “the well has been very dry lately.” The rescue takes in some of the worst cases of neglected and abused animals and gives them a second chance. They are able to save hundreds of lives every year thanks to their amazing staff, volunteers, generous donors, fosters, and adopters. We want to share an update with you on our dear boy Rusty....
Girls Can’t Contain Their Excitement When Dad Brings Home A Surprise Kitten
When four-year-old Elle Rose and two-year-old Ivy London were told they’d be getting a surprise, they had no idea just how exciting that surprise would. Their reactions to the surprise were captured on video, and it’s incredibly sweet. In the video, you can see Rebecca Dawson, 40, telling the girls that their dad is home. They excitedly run to the door to peek out, knowing that he was bringing a surprise. Photo: YouTube/Caters Clips They eagerly follow their dad as he walks through the door holding a unicorn cat bed, which he says...
Police Called Over Break-In After Dog Pushes Home Door Open
While Luna’s owner was away at work, the clever pup managed to create what appeared to be a break-in and caused the cops to be called. The 95-pound pup can open the house doors by standing on her hind legs and pushing the handle down. When she’s let out for a potty break, she often just lets herself right back in! However, she’s not very good about shutting the door behind her. Photo: Pexels/Mithul Varshan One day, Luna let herself out to potty and she let herself back in the house on her own by opening the back door. No one...
Nurturing Pit Bull Takes Care Of Foster Animals
Some dogs have a natural nurturing side and they just want to care for those around them. It’s especially sweet when they get the chance to embrace their caring side and help others. For a pit bull named Bamse, he wasn’t sure what to think about caring for other animals at first. His owner, artist Dani Karlsson, was regularly bringing new rescue animals into the home as fosters and Bamse was timid and unsure. However, he soon realized that he loved caring for foster animals of all kinds and before long, he was looking after all of...
Cock-a-doodle-DO IT! How to Save Former Fighting Roosters
[embedded content] Roosters confiscated in cockfighting busts rarely get a second chance and most are euthanized for no good reason. Fighting bust roosters are completely savable and can be easily rehabilitated and adopted to people with the space and means to care for them. In this webinar, hear from Maddie’s® American Pets Alive! Director Kristen Hassen about her experience helping former fighting roosters over the past five years. Plus! See a special appearance from Adam Leath, Director of Volusia County Animal Services and...
2022 Neonatal Kitten Nursery Calendar Contest!
Nov 19, 2021 Thanks for checking out some of the adorable cats and kittens that have come through the APA! Neonatal Program this year! As of early December, we’ve saved more lives than ever before. We’ve shattered so many records, and we couldn’t do it without your support! Your donation with each vote will help us continue our lifesaving efforts into 2022. The winning photos will be compiled into a calendar that will be available for purchase online soon. Help us choose our cover model kitties! Source: Austin Pets...
2022 Neonatal Kitten Nursery Calendar Contest! copy
Nov 19, 2021 Thanks for checking out some of the adorable cats and kittens that have come through the APA! Neonatal Program this year! As of early December, we’ve saved more lives than ever before. We’ve shattered so many records, and we couldn’t do it without your support! Your donation with each vote will help us continue our lifesaving efforts into 2022. The winning photos will be compiled into a calendar that will be available for purchase online soon. Help us choose our cover model kitties! Source: Austin Pets...
9 Festivities for Fido That Give Back
“Deck the halls with bones and holly, fa la la la la, la la la la!” No one wants to leave her doggie family member at home while attending holiday events. Now you don’t have to! This list of festive events has something for every dog, from the outdoorsy type to the pampered pup! What’s even better is that these fun activities, like a Christmas light trail, pet expos, cookie walks and holiday glamour photos, also support dogs and their local communities. So, pull out your ugly Christmas sweater, your dog’s...
