Giant Cats Are Taking Over Instagram And The Internet Can’t Get Enough
It’s no secret that the Internet loves cats. Since the 1990s, cats have been shared online in emails, and in 2005 they made their debut on YouTube. Since then, cat content has continued to take on a form of its own and it seems that there’s always a new face going viral in the form of a meme, video, or social media post. Using the Internet’s love for cats, three Master Architecture students at the University of Buffalo, Emily Battaglia, Madelaine Ong, and Michaela Senay, decided to focus a class project on brutalism around...
Dog With Short Spine Syndrome Was Going To Be Euthanized But A Savior Stepped In
When Anna Marie Giannini responded to an online advertisement for free puppies, she never expected what she’d find. When Anna arrived to look at the litter of Tibetan spaniel puppies, she noticed that one was different than the rest. According to a post she shared on Instagram, after inquiring about the unique-looking pup, Anna was told that the owners planned to have her euthanized due to a spinal condition she had. Of course, Anna wasn’t about to let an innocent pup be put down if it didn’t have to be, and that’s...
Sleeping Rescue Calf Rests On The Lap Of The Man Who Saved Him
Farm animals often have hard and short lives. They’re not offered the same protections as other animals, like pet animals or wild animals. Instead, they’re often subjected to a life of suffering and pain – often ending their short life to end up on someone’s dinner plate. That’s the case for many cows in the US, and around the world. Male cows who are born into the farming system can be used for breeding, veal (baby cow meat), or beef (grown cow meat). It’s not a situation any living being should have to...
New Research Suggests That Dogs Know When We’re Lying To Them
We tell our kids that it’s not good to lie, but those of us who have dogs have probably told them a few white lies every now and again. I know I’ve promised my dog treats for a trick when I really had no food at all. I’d hold my fist shut and ask if he wanted a treat. If he did, he had to sit, lay, stay, walk (on two legs), or do some other command. Thankfully, he was a good sport and went along with it, even though new research suggests that he probably knew I was lying about the treat the whole time. A study, published in...
Expecting Mom Finds Pregnant Stray Cat And Gives Her A Home
A woman was 9 months pregnant when she found a pregnant stray cat. Unable to bear the thought of the fellow mom giving birth all alone, the expecting mom decided to bring the cat home. “So I took her home because us pregnant girls gotta stick together,” the new mom shared on TikTok. Screenshot: TikTok/mama.maners Not only would the young woman and the stray mama cat become mothers together, they would end up raising babies who became best friends. Now Tiktok user mama.maners has decided to share their heartwarming story....
Dog Years Aren’t As Simple As They Seem — Scientists Say Your Pup May Be Older Than You Think
Everyone knows that one year for humans is the supposed equivalent of about seven dog years, meaning that dogs age roughly seven times faster than humans do. Lots of pet owners attempt to figure out their pets’ “real” ages by simply multiplying the number of years old they are by seven. And this sort of works, at least some of the time. However, recent research is showing that the calculation most people use for dog years is actually pretty inaccurate. This is because dogs age very quickly at the beginning of their lives and...
Ralph, Medical Dog, Retires From Colorado Children’s Hospital To Focus On Own Health
For the past seven years, a service dog named Ralph Lauren has spent his days helping children. But on Monday he made his final rounds at the Children’s Hospital Colorado. After helping over 19,500 patients, the good boy (better known as Ralph, MD) is retiring. The hospital made the announcement on Twitter and shared all of Ralph’s achievements over the years. After more than seven years of service to kids, the one and only Ralph, MD – that’s short for medical dog – is hanging up his service vest. Learn more...
Former Bait Dog Finds Loving Home That Helps Him Heal
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! In May of 2012, I had the most difficult time getting over the death of my Jack Russell, Howard, affectionately known as Howdog, Howpuppy, etc. My roommate forgot to lock the fence and Howard was gone for over three weeks, during which I hung posters around the neighborhood offering a reward for his return. I searched the internet every day several times hoping that he would turn up at a...
Over 50 Neglected Animals Seized From Maine Property
A woman from Sanford, Maine, has been banned from owning animals for life after over 50 neglected animals were seized from her property. On July 14, animal welfare officials seized twenty horses, eleven chickens, two pigs, six dogs, six cats, two geckos, three rats, and one bearded dragon from the property. Various animal rescues stepped up to care for the animals until forever homes can be found. Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals (MSSPA) took in all twenty horses and are working with farriers and vets to restore them to...
Agendas, resources and connection: Maddie’s Pet Forum has it all!
Every Monday and Friday morning, shelter and rescue organization professionals across the country and beyond, gather virtually to discuss a myriad of topics. Nothing is off the table – transport, foster recruitment, return to home, fundraising and mental health to name a few, have all been topics of discussion on these vital calls. With so much good stuff being shared, how do you keep up? Luckily, there’s a special corner on Maddie’s® Pet Forum just for the Community Conversations. There you will find meeting agendas,...
