89 Dogs Rescued And 10 People Arrested In Massive Dogfighting Ring Takedown
89 pit bulls are finally safe after being rescued from one of the “largest and most brutal dogfighting rings” in the country. The dogs were found cowering in the back of their small cages in basements, sheds, and garages and most didn’t have access to food or water. They were terrified of people, and many had broken teeth and scars from fighting. Dogfighting is not only cruel but illegal in all states. Photo: ASPCA Multiple law enforcement agencies and animal rescue groups came together to takedown the massive underground...
Homeopathy for your animal’s dental issues
Discover how homeopathy can help treat dental issues in your canine or feline companion. The health of your dog or cat’s teeth and gums is vital to his quality of life. The pain and discomfort caused by inflamed gums and bad teeth can make him miserable. The good news is that there are many ways to help alleviate dental issues, and protect the health of his teeth and gums. This article focuses on how carefully prescribed, individualized homeopathic remedies can be an effective solution to dental issues. The selection of a homeopathic...
Homeopathic help for your dog or cat’s dental problems
Discover how homeopathy can help treat dental problems in your canine or feline companion. The health of your dog or cat’s teeth and gums is vital to his quality of life. The pain and discomfort caused by inflamed gums and bad teeth can make him miserable. The good news is that there are many ways to help alleviate dental problems, and protect the health of his teeth and gums. This article focuses on how carefully prescribed, individualized homeopathic remedies can be an effective solution to dental problems. The selection of a...
Don’t Surrender Your “Pandemic Pet”, Instead Discover Ways To Thrive Together
Guest Post By Casey Hersch “If you signed up and adopted or purchased an animal during this last year and a half and used them for your comfort, your safety, and to make you feel better, and loved, and less lonely please give them the respect of taking the time to try and work through the problems that arrive now.”–Larissa Wohl, Pet Rescue Expert You wake up in the middle of the night to the sounds of sharp cries coming from the room next door. You want to cover your ears and go back to sleep, but the cries turn into wails...
The basics of canine hydration: what dogs need and why
Is your dog getting enough water? Here’s what you need to know about canine hydration and the important role of electrolytes! You know that life cannot exist without water. But do you know how your dog’s hydration needs differ from your own? This blog provides an overview of how water regulation differs in humans and dogs, with a focus on the physiology of canine dehydration and overheating — conditions that can quickly become life-threatening. Why water matters Providing your dog with constant access to fresh water ensures...
Disabled Cat Takes His First Steps
Watching animals overcome hardships is quite inspiring. Despite whatever troubles their facing, animals always manage to remain upbeat and positive it seems. Seeing animals facing disabilities definitely pulls at our heartstrings because it reminds us that there is always hope, even in grim times. A grey tabby cat living with Cerebellar Hypoplasia – which is a condition that affects the brain’s ability to produce coordinated movements – is certainly inspiring others around him after taking his very first steps with the help...
Missing Dog Finally Reunited With Family After TV Appearance
When Dwight and Melissa, two Wisconsin parents, decided to get a dog for their 10-year-old daughter, she was thrilled. That thrill turned to sadness when Payday, their lovable, long-haired dog, vanished. They searched and followed up leads, but as days turned into weeks, then months and years, they lost hope. Two years after Payday went missing, Dwight was letting the TV play idly as he wound down for the night. The following morning, he was woken up by the FOX6 news morning broadcast, just in time to see their regular...
“Cat Garden” Shows Napping Felines Filling Front Porch Planters
Where does your cat like to sleep? You can probably think of one or two places, but your first reaction was probably to say, “everywhere!” It’s true — cats love to laze around in sunbeams, boxes, or just plain old open space. That’s part of why we love them. It’s great to see our furry friends taking a load off. One widely-shared video shows just how nice it is to have a whole lot of cats showing up to sleep the day away. Photo: Unsplash/Simon Berger The video, taken by Hannah Holman in Filer, Idaho, shows...
Dog Found In A Gutter Blossoms After She Is Rescued
Dogs, when they’re in pain, search for anyone that might help. For most of us, seeing a dog in need makes us want to spring into action and care. Sadly, for Chickpea, found on the streets of India, that help didn’t come until she’d almost given up. After searching for help and finding no one willing to care for her, and with puncture wounds that left her bloodied and bruised, Chickpea lost hope and hid in a gutter, resigned to her fate. PHOTO: YOUTUBE / ANIMAL AID UNLIMITED INDIA Fortunately, that fate was changed when...
Firefighters Rescue Unconscious Husky From Fire
Firefighters responded to a call about a fire in a high-rise apartment building in Virginia Beach. According to a Facebook post shared by Virginia Beach Animal Control, a firefighter discovered a husky on the 15th floor of the building. The dog was unconscious, but the firefighter wasn’t about to leave him up there. He immediately began to carry the massive, unconscious dog down all 15 flights of stairs. As soon as they got outside, he got the husky oxygen. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Thankfully, the husky, who was named Igor, responded...
