6 Ways to Make the Lives of Elderly Pets Easier
Just like people, as animals age, things can start to get more difficult to navigate. Countless studies have pointed to the fact that pain in dogs and cats can oftentimes be difficult to recognize until it’s fairly advanced. They can also suffer cognitive decline and vision loss. So, what can we do to make our pets’ golden years more comfortable and less stressful? We’ve got some suggestions for you right here. Navigating with Aging Pets Photo: Pixabay/sergeljeanette If your pet is starting to show signs of mental decline or...
Siberian Husky Has a Blast Cracking Open Her Birthday Piñata
What do you like to do for your pet’s birthday? This family gets each of their dogs a piñata full of dog treats and has a ton of fun opening it and sharing the contents between the pups. Their version of the piñata game is a little different than the normal one, because the birthday guest of honor is the only one who’s really allowed to take a whack at the piñata – and they do it with their teeth instead of a bat or stick. But it still looks like so much fun! Photo: Facebook/The Adventures of Tonka the...
Starving Homeless Cat Finally Gets The Food And Care She Needs, Thanks To You
It is National Feed a Rescue Pet Week and The Animal Rescue Site’s 21st Birthday! We are hoping to celebrate by providing 3 million meals to shelter pets, but we need your help. Join us in our mission to feed shelter pets across the country. Animal shelters and rescues are in desperate need of nutritious pet food, as new pets arrive daily. Join us in our mission to feed shelter pets around the country, like Curley. Photo: Cats in the Cradle The 12-year-old cat was barely surviving on the streets of Georgia. While no one knows how she...
Bunnies Overrun Florida Neighborhood, Causing Chaos and Concern
In the scenic and tranquil neighborhood of Jenada Isles in Wilton Manors, Florida, there’s an adorable yet problematic cuteness-overload unfolding. Bunnies, lots of them, are hopping around yards, cutting through wiring, and drawing the growing ire of residents and public officials alike. A population of 60 to 100 rabbits has taken over this community just a few miles north of Fort Lauderdale, leaving residents grappling with concerns for both the safety of these furry creatures and the well-being of their own properties. The origin of...
Outer Banks Wild Horses Welcome 6th Foal of The Season
The Outer Banks in North Carolina is home to roughly 100 wild horses known as “Bankers”. The Spanish mustangs have been roaming freely on the sandy shores for centuries and have adapted to many changes. As more people enter the area to live and vacation, the goal is to keep the majestic horses wild and free. Locals and visitors are thrilled to see the horses cooling off on the beach or grazing among the dunes, but it is vital that everyone keeps their distance. Corolla Wild Horse Fund (CWHF), who works to protect and conserve the...
Newborn ‘Miracle’ Bunny Survives After Hit And Run Kills Her Mom And Littermates
A bunny in Florida is being called a “miracle” after she survived a hit and run that killed her mom and littermates. The East Coast Rabbit Rescue in West Palm Beach, Florida shared about the bunny, Mimi, on Fakebook, saying: “This bunny is a miracle and you will learn why.” Photo: West Palm Beach Aerial November 2014 photo D Ramey Logan.jpg from Wikimedia Commons by Don Ramey Logan, License: CC-BY 4.0 In the post, they explain that a lady called to report a rabbit who had been hit by a car. The woman said there...
Max Greenfield and His Wife Adopt Dog Who Spent Over A Year Looking For A Home
43-year-old Max Greenfield is beloved for his iconic character Schmidt on New Girl. Now, he’s giving the world another reason to like him: his dog! Photo: Flickr/Genevieve License: CC BY 2.0 Greenfield took to Instagram on July 13 to share about the latest addition to his family. In the Instagram post, captioned, “Meet Darlene,” you can see Greenfield and his wife, casting director Tess Sanchez, with an adorable pup in between them. Greenfield tagged Wags and Walks Rescue, a nonprofit that saves dogs from high-kill shelters...
Can You Find The Cat Hiding In These Bushes?
Cats are known to be elusive. They’re sneaky predators, after all, and can be quiet, sly and quick. Because of that, they’re often great at hiding or blending into their surroundings. One time, my friend lost her cat. After searching the entire apartment, we started looking outside, thinking she must’ve slipped out the door. After a full day of searching, we discovered the cat was right under our noses all along! She was hiding in a small drawer in the closet. Typical cat. Photo: Pexels/Em on Earth There’s another cat...
Thermal Tags for Pets Work with an App to Keep Track of Rising Body Temps
Every year, dogs across the globe die in parked vehicles from heat exhaustion. A vehicle can quickly reach sweltering temperatures that put dogs at risk of serious illness even on days that don’t seem that hot to us humans. Photo: Pixabay/artellliii72 Summer Safety with Pets Part of that is because dogs have higher body temperatures than people. A dog’s normal body temperature ranges from 101° to 102.5° Fahrenheit. Their ability to process heat out of their bodies is fairly limited without the ability to sweat. Typically,...
Watch this Rescue Husky Melt at the First Good Brushing She’s Had in Forever
A bittersweet video of a mama husky rescued in Ukraine has surfaced, and when you’re done drying your eyes from the sad story behind her rescue, your heart will puddle when you see how happy she is to get a really good brushing! Photo: YouTube/@lovefurryfriends The video comes from @lovefurryfriends on YouTube. They’re a small rescue group made up of local citizenry that accepts donations so that they can continue their valuable work of saving pets from dismal futures in war-torn Ukraine. The group is often notified of...
