Can You Spot The Cat Hiding Among The Stuffed Animals?
Cats are clever and they have a way of disappearing when they want to. Recently, I was visiting a friend who had two cats. All of the sudden, the house seemed to be quiet – too quiet. We realized the cats were not in their usual hangout spots and began to panic. After searching the entire two-story house three separate times, we went outside to search the yard and under the cars thinking they might’ve escaped somehow. Much to our relief, they were both later discovered hiding ever so quietly in a barely open closet under some...
Dog Hops On Every Window Sill In Made Up Game
I remember going on walks with my mom when I was younger, and my siblings and I would always make up games to play as we went along. After all, doing nothing but walking seemed rather boring at the time. Just like small children sometimes get bored, it seems dogs also experience boredom and sometimes they find creative ways to entertain themselves. Take, for example, this dog in Moscow, Russia. Photo: Pexels/Helena Lopes While out for a walk with an elderly man, the dog seemed to make up a game of sorts. As they walked along the sidewalk near...
Lonely Woman Asks For A Sign, Then Sees 2 Senior Dogs On The News In Need Of Home
When Jeanette’s beloved dog passed away, she was absolutely devastated. The house was much quieter now, which made her feel even more lonely. She cried every single day and asked God for a sign. That’s when she walked into her kitchen and saw a pair of senior dogs on the news who needed a home. Photo: YouTube/ASPCA Without hesitation, she called up the shelter and immediately drove from New Jersey to New York City to meet them. It was love at first sight, and as soon as Jeanette saw Ruby and Chicky, she knew she had to adopt them....
Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Pets Safe During the Holidays
With the holidays in full swing, it’s fun to celebrate with our furry family members too. Here’s a few ways to keep your pets safe while having fun with them during the Thanksgiving holiday! 1. Treat your pets to a safe snack and avoid the bad ones. Make sure your furry friends aren’t able to get to unattended plates or overflowing trash cans during your holiday celebrations. With all the chaos of the holidays, it’s a lot easier for pets to try to snag their own human dinner off the counter. That...
Handmade Artisan Gifts For Under $30
Christmas is one of our favorite times of the year, but it isn’t easy or cheap, especially when you consider the pressure and cost of finding a unique holiday present for everyone on your list. But handmade artisan gifts from The Greater Good Store alleviates this seasonal stress with meaningful fair-trade gifts that are also easy on your wallet! In addition to treating your loved ones with gifts they won’t find in larger stores, these fair-trade presents support your cause of choice and help an artisan provide for his or her...
One-Of-A-Kind Gifts For The Animal Lovers On Your List
‘Tis the season of giving, so we have compiled a list of handcrafted goods that give back in more than one way. We have chosen a few of our favorite animal-themed gifts made by artisans from around the world. There is something for “crazy cat ladies”, bird lovers, and those wild at heart. Just be warned, you will probably want a few items for yourself. Photo: Pixabay/Bob_Dmyt Aside from getting an original gift, your purchase at The GreaterGood Store will also fund people, pets, or the planet (you choose) and support the...
Researchers Identify Deafness Gene
Jackie Brown Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian’s Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s Raining Cats and Dogs: Making Sense of Animal Phrases (Lumina Press, 2006). Jackie is a regular contributor to pet and veterinary industry media and is the former editor of numerous pet...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: ‘Tis the season for research, free volunteer program assessments and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The Open Arms Challenge starts today! Today kicks off our Open Arms Challenge, where hundreds of organizations across the country will create more accessible and inclusive practices at their organization. For the next six weeks, participants will pilot new approaches that open doors to new adopters and volunteers and welcome your entire community. Registration is closed but you can follow #OpenArmsChallenge and check out our resources to get inspired! Learn...
Anxious Shelter Dog Who Nobody Wanted Ends Up Finding His Soulmate
Shelters can be scary environments and extremely difficult for animals to get adjusted to. Some never do get used to it and grow depressed in their kennel, which in turn, can make it even harder for them to get adopted. Sherman was one of those dogs who was having a hard time adjusting to life in a shelter. He was very anxious and so nervous that he completely stopped eating. Shelter staff knew they had to figure out a way to help him, despite no one wanting to adopt him. Photo: YouTube/Best Friends Animal Society That’s when they...
Locals Save 29 Horses From Floodwaters In Canada
Recently, British Columbia experienced some biblical downpours which led to flooding across the Canadian province. As a result, Merritt was one of the towns that was hit by the floodwaters, which were both fast-moving and freezing cold. Since the town has a lot of farmland, some of its residents, Jerry McCauley and Connie Joe, were caught in a nightmare situation: Their 29 horses were trapped within one of the hayfields by the floodwaters. It was an overnight occurrence, and when they went out in the morning to check, they were shocked and...
