8 Ways To Observe National Pet Fire Safety Day On July 15
An estimated 500,000 pets are affected by house fires each year. Nearly 40,000 of those animals will die from their injuries. National Pet Fire Safety Day–observed on July 15 every year–was founded to keep your pet from becoming one of these tragic statistics. Photo: Pixabay “One of the hallmarks of responsible dog ownership is keeping pets safe and planning for unexpected emergencies, including house fires,” said Lisa Peterson, a spokesperson from the American Kennel Club, which co-founded National Pet Fire Safety Day...
Apply now for an online apprenticeship!
Are you looking to acquire some new skills this summer? We have six online apprenticeships that will suit anyone’s needs! The application period for these apprenticeships ends tomorrow, Friday, July 16. Seats are limited, so don’t miss out! Whether lost pets are your passion, fostering gets you excited or shelter clinic management is your thing, we think just about anyone can benefit from these online apprenticeships. Each apprenticeship is four weeks long and is made up of a combination of self-paced...
Microsoft’s New AI-Powered Tool Can Identify Dog’s Breed From A Photo
What makes dogs so lovable? That question, of course, has hundreds of answers! But for many, at least part of pups’ appeal lies in their beautiful and expressive faces. You can learn so much just from looking into their eyes. Knowing this, the software wizards at Microsoft have cooked up a new tool that trains AI and facial recognition technology to examine photos of dogs and take its best guess as to their breed, temperament, and more! The tool, part of Microsoft’s Bing search engine, goes by the name “What breed is that...
Miami Condo Rescuers Get A Helping Paw From Some Comfort Dogs
The collapse of the condo in Miami captured the world’s attention. It also brought out the best in many people, who did their part to ensure that the rescue efforts kept going. As you can imagine, it was a very stressful situation for those rescuers, so nine golden retrievers came in to lend a helping hand. Those Golden retrievers were brought from out of state to help those who were on scene as first responders. The Miami Surfside Condo collapse had certainly taken a toll, but the dogs were there to help. Photo: Wikimedia Commons...
Eagle Scout Helps Dog Rescue By Building And Donating 25 Dog Beds
One of the things you try to do as an Eagle Scout is to help others. It is built into some of the projects that they do, and in some cases, they just do things out of the kindness of their own heart. Nobody knows this better than a member of Eagle Scout troop 323 in Freeland, Joseph Wittke. He decided to do something that would help out dogs in need and he built 25 dog beds and donated them to the Amazing Grace Animal Rescue. Photo: Pixabay The rescue shared about the scout’s kindness on Facebook. They wrote: Article continues below Our...
Some Dogs Are Better At Learning And Understanding Words Than Others
If you have a pet in your home, you likely talk to them on a regular basis. It’s not that we necessarily expect our pets to answer us, we just want a listening ear. As it turns out, some pets may recognize what we are saying more than most of us realize. In the Journal Scientific Reports, a study was published after a group of dogs was tested to determine if they could understand the names associated with certain toys. Photo: PXHERE They wanted to see if a lot of training could influence the dogs and help them learn more if the training...
Husky Rescues Cat Trapped In A Cooler
While out on a walk with its owner, a husky became a hero after identifying a cat that was trapped in a cooler and wrapped in a trash bag. According to a post shared by the Fearless Kitty Rescue, over the weekend, a poor cat was dumped on the rescue donation bench. The kitty had been zippped into a cooler and wrapped in a trash bag, creating a very dangerous environment for her. Thankfully, in the early hours of Saturday, June 26th, a husky out for a walk with its owner sniffed the cat out and saved her. Photo: flickr/Irene Mei In the post,...
Dad Tells Golden Retriever That He’s Going To Be A Big Brother
Baby announcements have grown in popularity, and many people have added their own twist to the announcement. For some people, they announce the coming of their first child, and others use the announcement to tell an only child that they’re getting a sibling. One of the best parts of the announcements are the reactions of those finding out the news for the first time. While these announcements are most popular amongst humans, they’ve also made their way into the pet world. One lucky golden retriever got the announcement that he was...
Stray Puppy Full Of Bullets And Hit By A Car Gets A New Chance At Life
It’d be nice if all of the animals in the world had loving homes to return to or their own place in nature. However, that’s far from reality. Irresponsible pet owners and breeders have resulted in numerous stray dogs that roam the streets, and often, their quality of life isn’t great. Beyond their struggles of finding food and shelter, many have to survive the cruelty of humans who are out to get them. For one poor stray named Peggy, she’d run into the worst of luck. Not only had someone shot her repeatedly with a...
How To Socialize Feral Kittens So They’re Ready For A New Home
Every year, more feral kittens are born into the world, and sometimes, they don’t have the best quality of life. Rescuers and kind-hearted people might try to capture the kittens and offer them a new home, but coming from a feral background can mean they don’t adjust well to life with humans. Anyone whose been around feral cats and kittens knows just how feisty and “mean” they can be. Sadly, the rescued kittens who don’t get used to humans often grow into cats who are skittish and deemed unadoptable, resulting in...
