Shy Feral Kitten Rescued with Her Sister Struggles to Find Forever Home
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! One day, a kind lady came into my pet store with two very young feral kittens. The lady had managed to catch the kittens and save them from whatever had killed their mother and siblings. She asked if a rescue would take the kittens. Unfortunately, the rescues were full. The kittens were in a plastic crate. I peeked in. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY/KSPHOTOFIVE They were squished into one corner...
Crowded Shelters Rapidly Reaching Capacity As Winter Closes In
The Association for Needy And Neglected Animals, or ANNA, is committed to rescuing animals. But shelter overcrowding is forcing the Pennsylvania shelter to turn away homeless cats in their greatest hour of need. The dire situation is placing shelter director Ruth Thompson in the difficult position of saying ‘no’ to needy animals, which nearly happened when ANNA was asked to rescue 31 cats found in an abandoned trailer. Posted by ANNA Shelter Animal Cruelty Division on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 According to Eire News Now,...
Cat In Colorado Tests Positive For Bubonic Plague
Free-roaming cats, pet and feral, face many dangers – including contracting the bubonic plague. Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) recently issued a press release announcing a domestic cat in Evergreen, Colorado, tested positive for the bubonic plague. Health officials believe the feline became infected after an encounter with a sick rodent, most likely a rat. “Plague is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, and can be contracted by humans and household animals if proper precautions are not taken,”...
Ways to Help your Pet Transition into Colder Temperatures
Whether you’re ready or not, colder temperatures are just around the corner. From clothing and accessories to blankets and heating devices, Freshpet vet, Dr. Aziza, shares the best ways you can help your pet transition into colder temperatures. How does cold weather affect dogs? The holiday season is approaching and that comes with cold weather. I admit that this is my favorite time of year, but for some of my patients, it causes new or re-emerging problems to arise. Cold weather can affect your dog in many ways: Osteoarthritis: Like...
Kentucky Humane Society Saves Puppy With Broken Front Paws
Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) posted a plea for help on Facebook for a five-month-old puppy who arrived with broken front paws. The sweet pup named MacGregor was rescued from an overcrowded shelter in desperate need of medical attention. “This poor boy suffered blunt force trauma to his front paws that resulted in broken metacarpal bones in both his right and his left paws. These are very unusual injuries and we do not know what may have caused them, but we are determined to help him,” wrote the shelter. RECENT ARRIVAL: This...
Decoding pet food marketing jargon
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Top Dog Subscription Boxes
Who doesn’t love getting a package in the mail? It’s fun to anticipate a monthly surprise filled with fun for you and your dog. We found some of the best subscription boxes out there for loads of entertainment. Prices vary, but some have special deals for first-time subscribers or offer discounts for annual subscriptions. Bark Box Bark Box features two innovative toys, two all-natural bags of treats and a chew that’s curated from each month’s themed collection. $23 per month; barkbox.com Bark Box Super Chewer Bark Box...
Hairless Pit Bull Abandoned In The Cold Makes An Incredible Transformation
Paige was found outside in the cold with nothing on her but a few small tufts of hair. The young pit bull appeared defeated and seemed as if she was ready to give up on life. That’s how Kristi found her, and she readily took the dog in and gave her a warm place to rest. After Paige was rested, Kristi took her to the vet and it was determined she had severe mange that had caused her hair to fall out. In an interview with The Dodo, Kristi said that the vet called Paige’s mange “one of the worse cases of mange ever seen.”...
Paralyzed Dog Found Scooting On The Ground Gets A Second Chance At Life
When a woman found a paralyzed dog dragging itself along the street, legs bleeding from the ground, she knew she had to help. Elena is familiar with helping animals in need and she quickly gathered the little dog up and rushed it to the veterinarian. It was clear from the pup’s appearance that he needed immediate help since it appeared his back legs were paralyzed and painful. Photo: Max Pixel The veterinarian got the dog, who they named Venya, in immediately and performed an X-ray to see what was going on with the dog’s legs and...
Man Transforms Spare Bedroom Into “Mini Penthouse Condo” For His Dogs
Many dog owners enjoy spoiling their pets. They’re part of the family, so it makes sense that we’d want them to be comfortable and enjoy the finer things in life. As an ER doctor and dog father of three, Ben Mazer knew he wanted to give his pups the best life possible so he set out to create them a really comfortable space. Essentially, he wanted Peaches, Challah, and Mitzi to have a safe, relaxing space to hang out while he was working or away from the home. He wanted their space to be more than a kennel, but not the full range...
