Three-Legged Shelter Dog Who Beat Cancer Finally Finds Loving Home
There is one day that all shelter pets look forward to – adoption day. Some have to wait weeks, months, or even years to find their special someone. The wait for Humane Society of Broward County’s “biggest underdog” is over. Tina has been through a lot. The 7-year-old dog arrived at the shelter over six months ago with an invasive form of cancer in one of her hind legs. Thanks to a medical foster and generous donors, the leg was amputated to save her life. @humanebroward Oh sweet Tina Entering her golden years of life,...
Two Weeks After Adopting New Cat, Newlyweds Learn He’s Seriously Ill
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! My husband and I got married last summer. We had been thinking about getting a cat, so the day after our wedding, we went to our local humane society just to “look.” PHOTO: PIXABAY / VBLOCK I had my sights set on a particular cat but my husband noticed a male cat that he liked, so we took the cat into one of the rooms to play with him. We had an instant connection with this...
Be Careful About Giving Foods From Your Fourth of July Cookout to Your Dogs, Experts Warn
Grills, food, and the family are a classic Fourth of July combo, and your dog appreciates an invite, too. He or she can certainly have a treat or two from the holiday feast, but there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure they have a safe holiday. Tractor Supply is among the companies from which people purchase their grills, as well as essentials for their dogs. Kyle Murphy, VP of Merchandising for Pet and Pet Services at Tractor Supply, is reminding dog owners of one of the possible hazards when pets and grills meet. PHOTO: PIXABAY /...
Iberian Lynx No Longer Endangered After Two Decades of Conservation Efforts
An iconic southern European species has had its conservation status upgraded after more than 20 years of collaborative recovery efforts. The Iberian lynx, native to the Iberian peninsula from which it gets its name, has officially been bumped by IUCN from endangered to vulnerable on IUCN’s Red List of Threatened Species. The organization made the announcement last week. Through a combined effort by governments in Portugal and Spain, local communities, and wildlife organizations, the lynx’s population increased from 62 adults in...
One of “The Loudest Bird Calls In Nature” Captured On Video By San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo posted a video on TikTok of one of the “loudest calls in nature” and it is going viral. The bird is aptly named Screaming Piha and is a species of passerine bird found mostly in the Amazon rainforest and tropical areas of South America. Their loud whistling song – which can hit 116 decibels – is said to be, “one of the signature sounds of Amazonia”. The zoo shared that their whistling is as “loud as a rock concert or sand blasting.” In the 8-second video, the bird does an...
Tiny, Elderly Dog Used for Breeding Shows Up on Couple’s Doorstep on Freezing Cold Morning
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! On a freezing cold morning two years ago, my husband found a puppy nearly frozen to the ground. I immediately grabbed blankets and a heating pad and spent four hours warming her until she stopped shivering and fell asleep. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MICHELLE1480 As I gathered my thoughts, I remembered hearing a car door slam in my rural driveway the night before at 11:00 pm. Because my house is in...
Conservation Success: Two Litters Have Been Born to Endangered Wildcats Released Last Year
The wildcat, the only member of the cat family native to Britain that’s still found there, is critically endangered in the United Kingdom. Due to habitat loss and persecution from humans, their range had been whittled down to a small sliver of Scotland. Last year, 19 wildcats were released in the area of Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands as part of a restoration effort, and it appears wild-born kittens have followed. According to an update from the Saving Wildcats partnership, led by the Royal Zoological Society of...
This National PTSD Day, You Can Help Veterans Experiencing PTSD and Their Therapy Dogs
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, occurs when someone has witnessed or experienced a life-threatening event. It impacts millions of Americans each year, regardless of their backgrounds. A national event aims to bring awareness to the issue and to help more people get the treatment they need. National PTSD Awareness Day, held June 27, shines a light on the roughly 13 million Americans who experience the condition each year. It may stem from a serious accident, a sexual assault, other crimes, a natural disaster, or military experiences....
How To Keep Pets Safe And Calm During Fireworks
4th of July is just around the corner, and many people celebrate by having a barbecue with friends and family and finish the celebration with fireworks. However, for pets it is a very stressful time due to the loud booms and whistling firecrackers. Fireworks are the number one anxiety inducing trigger for pets – even over separation anxiety and thunder – according to a study performed by Rover. Photo: Pixabay/jameslee Every year, countless terrified pets run away from their homes during firework celebrations. Rover recently...
Jobs for Dogs: 10 Positions Dogs Can Put On Their Resumes
Dogs aren’t just our cute and playful companions. They’re also so sharp they could have their own resumes. Packed with skills like strong sniffers, a protective nature, and a quick learning ability, dogs have long served in a variety of vocations. Here are just a few of them. Search and Rescue PHOTO: PIXABAY / ELSEMARGRIET Dogs have an impressive sense of smell, anywhere between 1,000 and 100,000 better than ours, depending on who you ask. With this skill, along with very sensitive hearing, they’re reliable search and rescue...
