Detection Dogs Are Using Their Noses To Sniff Out Covid-19 at Miami Airport
Dogs are truly man’s (and woman’s) best friend. After providing love, comfort, and companionship throughout the pandemic, dogs are now stepping up to help humans travel more safely during Covid-19. According to USA Today, two trained detection dogs, Cobra and One Betta, are using their powerful noses to screen American Airline employees for Covid-19 as part of a pilot program underway at Miami International Airport. Depending on its success, the program may eventually be rolled out to additional security checkpoints. Photo: Miami...
Brooks Broth takes bone broth for dogs to the next level
Looking for a top-notch chicken bone broth your dog will love? Look no further than this leading edge company, which not only makes amazing bone broth products, but also gives back by supporting therapy programs for young people. Bone broth is all the rage these days, and no wonder! Just take a look at its nutritional benefits: bone broth is one of top recommended foods for supporting digestive health, and also supports joint mobility, skin, hair, nails and even sleep quality. Let’s zero in on Brooks Broth, an awesome product that takes...
Six Emaciated Horses, One Barely Able To Stand, Rescued From Ohio Farm
Portage Animal Protective League in Ravenna, Ohio, rescued six emaciated horses and is working around-the-clock to restore their health. The horses were brought to FOCUS Rescue and Rehabilitation and immediately examined by a vet. While all the horses are skin and bones, three were considered to be in critical condition. One of those was a grey gelding, who was later named Zeus, and 400 pounds underweight. He could hardly stand on his own and was said to be “barely hanging on”, but rescuers refused to give up hope. Warning....
Colorado Officials Offer Reward To Find Poacher Who Killed Mama Bear and Left Two Cubs Orphaned
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officials are asking the public for help in finding the poacher who killed a mother bear in Woodland Park, leaving her two cubs orphaned. Officials received a report on July 26 about a dead female bear and arrived to find two cubs hiding in a tree. The cubs were rescued and brought to Wet Mountain Wildlife Rehabilitation facility. Photo: Pixabay/ArtTower An autopsy revealed the mother bear had been shot but no further details were released. The case is ongoing, but a lack of leads has park officials asking...
Supplements to support your dog’s joints
Do your dogs joints need a little extra support? Here’s how the right supplements can make a world of difference! Whether your aging companion has stiff joints or your bouncy puppy is still finding their paws, supplements can play an important role in your pet’s overall joint health. We all want our dog’s ears to perk up at the mention of ‘walk’. But as your dog ages you might notice less enthusiasm for their daily exercise, as aging naturally impacts their joint cartilage and causes stiffness, mobility issues...
What does your dog’s wagging tail really mean?
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After Years Of Building Trust, A ‘Trash Dog’ Finds Her Forever Home
For years, an empty lot in Nashville offered nothing to the people who passed by it every day. The run-down spot was considered nothing but an eyesore. But to Molly, it was the closest thing she had to a home. The tan dog was a fixture in the area, and locals often saw her fending for herself — eating a squirrel or other small creature for food, sleeping in the abandoned lot. “How could someone just like, not want this dog?” wondered animal activist Ryan Graney, later writing on Instagram that she was shocked someone could...
Hurricane Ida Strands Cow In Tree As It Hits Louisiana
Hurricane Ida touched down in Louisiana in late August, marking the 5th strongest such weather event to strike the US, delivering winds of over 150 miles per hour. It continues to keep the area on high alert, with residents being cautioned to evacuate and not return until critical infrastructure has been repaired. The hurricane has turned the lives of thousands upside-down overnight. One of the most unusual sets of circumstances to come out of the chaos was found days after the worst of the winds cleared in St. Bernard Parish. Fire and rescue...
Woman Finds Abandoned Baby Boar In A Box And Gives It A Second Chance At Life
What do you do when you find a tiny, abandoned boar in a box? If you’re Dora Ngai, you offer it a forever home! Dora is a vlogger who lives with her boyfriend in Sri Lanka with their four rescue dogs and the newest addition to the family: Yezhu, a wild boar. The little boar appeared Dora’s garden in a cardboard box, according to The Dodo. Photo: Wikimedia Commons The little boar was only a few hours old and Dora knew it wouldn’t survive long if she didn’t take it in. Of course, taking care of a newborn animal is no...
Horse Therapy Program Helps People Improve Mental Health During The Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on people’s mental health, and it continues to do so. People around the world are searching for ways to decrease anxiety and depression and overall improve their well-being. As it turns out, horses may play a key role in helping people improve mental health, especially during the pandemic. Equine therapy is nothing new, but it seems more people are taking advantage of it – and benefiting from it – due to the stresses of the pandemic. Photo: Pixabay/Here and now, unfortunately, ends my...
