Agency Warns Of “Skyrocketing” Number Of Online Pet Scams Targeting Holiday Shoppers
We never advocate buying a puppy or dog (unless someone needs a specially-trained service pet), but here’s one more reason to adopt, not shop. According to the Better Business Bureau, the agency has detected an alarming spike in online pet scams, which are “skyrocketing” during the pandemic. This disturbing trend led the agency to issue an urgent press release warning people to exercise extreme caution if shopping for pets online. “People currently shopping for pets online are very likely to encounter a scam listing in...
New York Firefighters Rescue Dog Trapped In Frozen Pond
A border collie named Tux found himself in a dangerous situation after he wandered onto a frozen pond in upstate New York. The dog’s hind legs fell through the thin ice, trapping him in the freezing water. Frewsburg Fire Company rushed to save the dog after receiving the early morning call. Photo: Facebook/Chautauqua County Sheriff “At 7:47 am we were dispatched to a report of a dog that had partially fallen through the ice on a pond,” posted the fire department. Firefighters suited up in protective gear before entering the...
DIY Holiday Fundraising
This holiday season, I wanted to do something meaningful for my dogs. Sure, they seem to always love their presents, but how many Hanukkah sweaters are really appropriate for California weather? With a creative idea and a wide social media outreach, you can make a significant impact on the lives of our furry friends — many who don’t have a family to give them unnecessary sweaters. First, choose a charity or shelter to support and confirm your plans, making sure the organization is on board. Then it’s time to get the creative...
What We Don’t Know About The Binturong Could Lead To It’s Extinction
In the dwindling forests of the Philippines lives a fuzzy creature with a squat body, a prehensile tail and long, white whiskers. The Binturong is a curious animal, its anal gland secretions smell like buttered popcorn. The binturong, also known as a bearcat, typically lives in areas between northeast India and the Philippines, but its habitat is being greatly threatened by habitat loss due to logging and agribusiness, especially the oil palm industry, Mongabay reports. It is also hunted for bushmeat, traditional medicine and the pet trade. A...
Adorable Cat Demands That the Kitchen Cabinets Be Open Every Night
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. Submissions were accepted through December 5th. Voting will run from December 6th through December 31st. Three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the stories here! “8 pm, time to open the portals,” I say every night. “Brrmmphh,” answers Honeybelle. No, it’s not a rehearsal for a sci-fi film. It’s just an ordinary evening at my house with an adorable torbie cat...
Four-Pound Cat with Dwarfism Wins Hearts with His Unique Spirit
The following is a guest story for The Animal Rescue Site by Reddit user u/apolo420. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! Ozzy came to us in August of 2020. He was brought in by a kind couple who found him all alone while they were house hunting. They knew they couldn’t just leave him there. PHOTO: U/APOLO420 He had a number of issues like conjunctivitis and parasites of all kinds. Once things cleared up, we realized he was special! Our sweet Ozzy bear has a form of dwarfism...
Beloved Gray Wolf Who Made Headlines For Traveling Through California Has Died
A male, gray wolf known as OR93 only lived two short years, but he made history. The young wolf was born in northern Oregon in 2019 and a year later he set out on his own to find a mate. A tracking collar was placed on him in June 2020 and that is how he became to be known as OR93. He made headlines as he traveled down through California and ended up in San Luis Obispo County, the farthest south a wolf has traveled since 1922. Photo: Pixabay/christels After a roughly 1,000-mile trek his life came to a tragic end. On November 10, Oregon...
10 Animal Christmas Movies To Watch To Get Into The Holiday Spirit
It is the most wonderful time of the year and one of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit is to watch a classic Christmas movie (or ten). Can you think of a better way to spend your evening than cuddled up on the coach with your beloved pet watching heartwarming movies? I didn’t think so. There is no need to search through the long list of Christmas movies because we have compiled the 10 best animal Christmas movies here. Photo: Unsplash/ Madalyn Cox So grab a cozy blanket, a tasty treat (one for your pet, too) and experience...
How “extra” are pet parents during the holidays?
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Doug to the Rescue
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
