Meet The Unconventional Vet Treating Dogs & Cats With Needles And Songs
Many dogs and cats dread trips to the vet, but Dr. Jeff Levy, aka “Dr. Jeff,” is an exception. That could be because Levy, a licensed vet and pet acupuncturist in NYC, eschews the typical clinic to provide his furry clients with house calls, sparing dogs and cats the stress of the typical office visit. Or maybe it’s because Levy, who also sings in a pet-focused band, provides acupuncture while serenading his dog and cat clients with a medley of handwritten songs. “At times, I don’t think the dogs know I’m a...
Millions of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Released In Florida To Curb Population Of Disease Carrying Species
The first genetically modified mosquitoes have been released in the United States. A highly debated project launched this week in Florida to reduce the population of disease carrying mosquitoes, Aedes aegypti. 20 million genetically modified mosquitoes will be released over six different locations in the Florida Keys this year. Photo:Pixabay Aedes aegypti mosquitoes Aedes aegypti mosquitoes make up only 4% of the mosquito population on the string of islands, but are responsible for all mosquito-borne disease transmitted to humans, states...
Stars matter: Online reputation management for animal shelters
This is a guest post written by Jessica Schleder, the founder and CEO of Adoptimize. Call me a snob, but you probably won’t find me dining at a restaurant that has a rating of fewer than 4.2 stars on Google. And, I certainly wouldn’t take my dog to this vet: I’m not alone: only 48% of consumers would consider using a business with fewer than 4 stars on Google. In fact, evaluating reviews online is now the status quo. In the last year a whopping 93% of consumers used the internet to find a local business, and 87%...
Lil’ Bette, a Christmas Surprise
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! After reading in a neighborhood chat site about a tiny black feral kitten seen in a nearby canyon, I was intrigued and worried for its safety. We have many coyotes where we live. A request went out to help trap and hopefully foster this little baby. BLACK KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY/MARCELA LUKASIKOVA I wasn’t able to help to trap the kitten but I replied with an offer to foster. I got...
Navy Veteran’s Service Dog Found Days After Being Stolen
When James Booth’s car was stolen in downtown St. Paul, the navy veteran’s first thought wasn’t for his missing vehicle. Instead, Booth was distraught because his beloved service dog, Ladybug, had been inside. “I couldn’t sleep and when I did kind of nod out, I’d have nightmares that something happened to her,” the veteran told Kare 11, recalling how Ladybug’s unknown fate kept him awake at night. Photo: Twitter/ St Paul Police department Not only was Ladybug Booth’s service dog and...
Wild Horses Bring Traffic To A Halt In New Mexico
Traffic came to a halt in a small mountain village in New Mexico as a herd of wild horses took their time crossing the road. Pausing for wildlife is nothing new to the residents of Ruidoso who share the area with wild mustangs, elk, bear, and countless other wild animals. With the Sierra Blanca Mountains as a backdrop, the quaint town is a popular destination for weekend travelers. Photo: Pixabay The village has roughly 7,700 year-round resident, but in the summer months the population swells to over 30,000 people. But not all get to witness...
Orphaned Kittens and Puppies Get Second Chance At Life, Thanks To You
Shelters and rescues around the country become overwhelmed with unwanted and orphaned kittens starting early spring until late fall in a time known as “kitten season”. In addition to the influx of kittens and cats, shelters also see a rise in orphaned puppies. These newborns require a lot of extra care and must be bottle fed with special formula every couple of hours. Shelters that are already at capacity need help to save these innocent animals. Photo: Pixabay That’s where fosters and generous people like you come in....
Why The Disappearance Of North American Bats Could Mean Disaster For Humans
The bats of North America may soon be facing extinction because of an insidious disease called white-nose syndrome (WNS). The fungus-borne disease has caused native bat populations to drop by millions in recent years, potentially the worst wildlife health emergency in US history. According to the National Park Service, WNS appeared in New York in 2006, after having been brought over from Europe. WNS spread to more than half of the United States and five Canadian provinces by August 2016, leaving millions of bats dead. Millions of bats have...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Rebranding webcast, shelter data and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Now’s the time to enter your Shelter Animals Count data!This is your friendly reminder to enter your Shelter Animals Count (SAC) data! Data plays an important role in the animal welfare sector. It has enabled our industry to compile a complete picture of the animals entering and leaving shelters. You can see how your data compares to those in other states or look up… Learn More Returning more animals home: has your...
Man Adopts An English Bulldog Only To Find That The Dog Only Understands Spanish
You never quite know what you are going to see when you watch a TikTok video. For those who are interested in seeing dog videos, however, there are endless videos to choose from. Included among the choices is a unique video from Hobbs, New Mexico where @girthbrooks1994 is showing a video of his English bulldog, Señor Snax. Snax is being given plenty of commands in English but he just doesn’t want to pay attention. Photo: TikTok/@girthbrooks1994 That is when the dog owner steps up and says that the dog was given to him for free....
