Majestic And Steadiness: The Siberian Tiger’s Two Major Personality Characteristics
Nonhuman species all have personalities. But since humankind is more focused on human psychology, research in this area isn’t exactly a priority. “Animal personality refers to consistency in the types of behavior that individuals exhibit. Behavioral biologists, psychologists, endocrinologists, and evolutionary and developmental biologists are now studying animal personality,” according to researchers. “Only over the last decade has the study of animal personality gained momentum… But animal personality was not...
Cat Comforts Her Human As She Deals with Breast Cancer and Her Husband’s Death
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! Lola is amazing and so loving. PHOTO: JUDITH TAYLOR In 2019 when I was diagnosed with stage four metastatic breast cancer, Lola did not leave my side; she was especially close to me after my chemotherapy treatments and after my mastectomy. SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE STORY She was close to my husband, too. He passed away...
Troublemaker Rescue Cat Leads Family to Install Child Locks, Remove All Their Plants
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! Artemis is a rescue. He walked into someone’s apartment like he owned the place and ended up at the shelter. PHOTO: MICHELLE NELSON He is not afraid of anything, except our female cat. SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE STORY We had to put child locks on every cabinet. We could no longer plastic the windows in the winter....
‘Curious, Fun, Loving’ Hen Rescued From Factory Farm is Now Living Peaceful Life at Refuge
Battery cages, cramped spaces, no sunlight, and incessant egg production. That’s all Lolly the hen knew in her early years. She was born into the factory farm life, where if she’d been a male, she’d have been killed immediately, possibly sent through a grinder. Instead, she was debeaked and had her toes clipped to keep her from pecking herself or others in her tight, roughly 8”-by-11” space within her battery cage. Her life would have come to an end when her egg production started decreasing, around two years of...
Out of Sight, Out of Mind: New Delhi Issues Order to Hide Street Dogs Ahead of G20 Summit
“There are approximately 6.2 crore stray dogs and 91 lakh street cats in India, with 77 percent of the country’s population reporting seeing a stray dog at least once a week. The problem of stray animals in India is not only a humanitarian issue but also a public health concern.” In case you’re wondering, a crore equals 10 million, and a lakh equals one hundred thousand. If that doesn’t blow you away, we’re not sure what will, but those statistics were reported in January of 2023 by The Times of India,...
Do You Live in a Certified “Better City for Pets”? You Could!
Some towns and cities are pet-friendlier than others, but that’s not always apparent from the outset. Sure, places get a reputation for having more dog-friendly dining establishments, or for working hard to reduce feral cat populations with TNR programs, or ensuring that animals within their community are fixed before they’re available for adoption. Recently, the city of Santa Monica qualified for a “Better City For Pets” certification. These are awarded after conducting assessments regarding the pet-friendliness of a...
SPCA Leaders Say Animal Abuse Cases Are On The Rise Post-Pandemic
Back in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused global lockdowns. As people found themselves spending more time at home, their bonds with pets strengthened and more people started adopting pets. In fact, some shelters were completely emptied of pets due to an increase in adoptions! As COVID restrictions lightened, though, people started returning to work. Social events picked up. And people found themselves dedicating less time to their so-called pandemic puppies. Shelters started to fill back up as people returned the pets they’d rescued...
Pennsylvania Cafe Helps Rescue Cats Find Loving Forever Homes
Cat cafes have been growing in popularity, largely in European countries like Ukraine. As the trend has grown, cat cafes have popped up in the United States, like the Toe Beans & Dreams Adoption Café in Oahu, Hawaii. Photo: Pexels/Lina Kivaka Now, Devon, Pennsylvania has its own cafe that’s working to help rescue gets get adopted! It’s called the Black Cat Cafe. The cafe, which is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., uses all of its proceeds to support cat adoption and rescue efforts! According to ABC 6,...
Missouri Shelter Pets Experience Toys And A Soft Place To Rest For First Time, Thanks To You
Animal shelters are in crisis mode with an influx in pets and decrease in adopters. Dogs and cats are spending more time in shelters waiting for a forever home. They are using every dollar to feed and care for the animals and don’t have any to spare for things like toys and treats. That’s where Greater Good Charities’ GOODS program comes in to help with donated pet food, treats, toys, and much more. Thanks to your generous donations, shelter pets at Kansas City Pet Project are getting some much needed and deserved treats and...
Special Needs Kitten Named Tater Tot Who Inspired People Worldwide Passes Away Suddenly
A tiny kitten with twisted legs and a “grumpy” face won the hearts of people around the world in a matter of weeks. The disabled ginger kitten was rescued by Kitty CrusAIDe in Salt Lake City, Utah. “This bean was born with some pretty obvious malformations, most noticeably his twisty back legs. His front legs appear to be stuck at a sharp angle, and he was also born with a cleft palate. We are currently tube feeding him, since his palate prevents him from latching onto the bottle, and we will be getting him into the vet next...
