Wildflowers Are Feeding At-Risk Bees Around The Country, Thanks To You
Wildflowers provide food and habitat to countless bee species, some endangered. Sadly, they are disappearing almost as fast as the vital pollinators. But thanks in part to your generous donations, wildflowers are starting to bloom once again. The world can’t survive without bees and bees can’t survive without flowers, so GreaterGood partnered with the Bee Girl Organization and Borderlands Restoration Network to plant native wildflowers. Photo: Pixabay/Photorama The pollen-rich flowers will not only feed bees but will also feed...
Healthier harnesses are a cut above
Check out these practical “works of art” and other accessories from Puccissimé Pet Couture. A few weeks into puppy class, Alix McNeill’s trainer recommended she try a prong collar for her beagle mix, Daisy. “I was a bit shocked and heartbroken,” explains Alix. “Yes, Daisy was pulling when we walked, but there was no way I was going to use one of those devices.” Instead, Alix changed trainers, hit the internet and found a unique no-pull harness that has proved the perfect solution for...
Virginia Beach SPCA Seeks Help After Rescuing 45 Dogs From Hoarding Situation
Virginia Beach Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (VBSPCA) posted a plea for help after taking in 45 dogs surrendered from a hoarding situation on the Eastern Shore. According to the rescue, over 100 dogs were living inside the home in deplorable conditions. “They are scared, dirty, and covered in fleas. These dogs have never been outside of that house before now,” posted VBSPCA. Screenshot: Facebook/Virginia Beach SPCA The dogs are currently being examined by a vet and most will remain in the care of the SPCA until...
Does your cat have a food allergy — or a food intolerance?
They’re not one and the same. Understanding the difference between a food allergy and food intolerance is the first step to helping your cat back to health. If your cat has a problem with a particular food, you probably assume he’s allergic to it. But that’s not necessarily the case. True food allergies are relatively uncommon. In fact, your cat may actually have what’s termed a food intolerance. Let’s take a look at food allergies and intolerances in cats, and the differences between their causes,...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: The importance of language, positive marketing webinar and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Now is the time to send an end-of-year mailer for your animal organization!This guest post is written by Caitlin Daly, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Lollypop Farm. In a recent interview, she stressed the importance of end-of-year mailer (appeals). We asked her if it was too late to send one, and while it’s cutting it close, it can be done! Below are her tips. [Note: This originally… Learn More To find adopters and...
Watch Adorable Dogs Become Ultra-Creepy While Having A Nightmare
Dogs tend to act much differently when they are asleep. Even the sweetest pup that you know will completely change its disposition when it comes time for sleep. It’s hilarious to watch, isn’t it? Our pups turn into zombies when they are asleep. We often find ourselves wondering what they are doing in their dreams because the way that they act is so funny to watch. In the majority of instances, dogs happen to be the sweet and most adorable creatures. Perhaps sleepy time is their moment to let the inner beast come out and play?...
Adorable Halloween “Spider Pug” Takes A Walk Outside
Halloween is almost here and we have a number of major decisions to make. For starters, we are wondering if we are going to dress up our pets. Cats and dogs seem to have varying levels of willingness to play along in these instances, that is for sure. If you are anything like us, you are considering it for this year, and/or you have already done this in the past. Those who are thinking about it as we speak would do well to check out our pal Gus the pug here. Unlike some dogs that are less than enthused about rocking a costume, Gus knows how...
Cat Steals Cookie But Gets Robbed By Dog
The relationship that cats and dogs have is so funny, isn’t it? It’s like they are natural enemies, but the smartest cats and dogs have been known to find ways to work together. While that is not quite what happened here, it is a form of teamwork, nonetheless. Those who keep treats in their homes can relate to this one. The owners in question here have made one of the most common mistakes that you are ever going to see. Instead of putting the treats for their pets in a place where said pets could not find them, they have left them...
Sick Puppy Surrendered To Rescue Finds A Forever Home And Heals
Sometimes pet owners choose to surrender their animals to give them the best chance at life, and that’s what happened to a tiny puppy named Mole. Mole, from De Doorns in South Africa, had been suffering from dehydration, parasites, and Ehrlichia, a disease transmitted from ticks. After Mole stopped eating, his owner didn’t know what to do to help him, so he called Sidewalk Specials to step in. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials The rescue organization took the small puppy and immediately got it in for medical treatment. After he was...
French Bulldog Dressed As Spider Chases Terrified Rottweiler Around The House
In a hilarious twist of events, a tiny French bulldog scared a large rottweiler by dressing in a spider Halloween costume. If you’re familiar with Rottweilers, you probably know they’re not the type to shy away from danger. The American Kennel Club notes these natural guardians are “calm and confident, courageous but not unduly aggressive.” They further add the Rottweilers are a breed of “great strength” and are the “picture of imposing strength.” Photo: Max Pixel French bulldogs, on the other...
