Rescue Dog Watched As Her Puppies Found Loving Homes But She Is Still Waiting For One Years Later
No matter the species, it is hard for a mother to watch her babies leave – but being left behind is just as hard. On a rainy day in the Bahamas, a sweet dog named Valentina gave birth to 12 puppies on a dirty mattress. She did her best to care for her babies, but the wet environment and poor conditions led to all of the puppies developing pneumonia. Chella, founder of Voiceless Dogs of Nassau Bahamas, convinced the owners to surrender Valentina and offered to purchase the puppies when they refused to surrender them. Mama and her puppies...
Pet Food Bags Found to Be Contaminated with Forever Chemicals Dangerous to Dogs and Cats
A recent study conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) revealed a frightening truth: a significant portion of America’s pet food packaging could be contaminated with forever chemicals, aka PFAS. If true, this creates a potentially dangerous scenario for pets exposed to toxins. The group checked 11 bags of pet food and discovered that each and every one of them tested positive for some level of the harmful substances — including several that showed extremely high levels. “This represents a significant source of...
Dumped Dog Covered In Soot & Ash Spent Her Nights Sleeping Outside On An Old Burnt Couch
A dog was abandoned in an industrial area and eventually sought refuge in a nearby facility for firefighters. The pup had been hiding under cars in the day and sleeping on a burnt couch at night. One of the retired firefighters there, named Rudy, spotted the filthy homeless dog and knew he had to do something. He quickly got in contact with Hope For Paws rescue and asked for their help. Photo: YouTube/Hope For Paws When Hope For Paws received his message, they rushed over immediately to rescue the dog. The dog, who was covered in soot and...
Alexa Can Now Help Frightened Pets Cope with Noisy Holidays
Every year during noisy holidays like the 4th of July and New Year’s Eve, pet owners everywhere damn their neighbors for all of the loud explosions going off from fireworks. Each time a blast rocks your pet and frightens them senseless you shudder along with them in what amounts to sympathy pains. The shaking and whimpering pull at your heartstrings as you wonder how thoughtless and insensitive holiday revelers can be. Not all pets are sensitive to loud noises, but if yours is, that’s all that matters. Now, Alexa might be able to...
Dog That Had Been Chained in the Cold and Starved for Two Years Finds Happier Ending
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! I had been looking for a rescue after we had to send our Baylee to the Rainbow Bridge. I was having coffee with a friend, and she asked me how the search was going. I said it had been unsuccessful. A woman at the table next to us overheard our conversation and told me about a wonderful rescue a couple of hours away. When I got home, I immediately checked their website, and their...
A New Cancer Screening Test for Dogs Has Arrived in the U.S.
Henderson, Nevada-based VolitionRx (NYSE-A:VNRX) has announced the launch of the Nu.Q cancer-screening test to be used by veterinarians across the country. It should be available for use in Europe by the Heska Corporation through Heska’s veterinary diagnostic laboratories shortly afterward. A statement by Volition Veterinary Diagnostics Development CEO Dr. Tom Butera noted “It is another key milestone for us, as we press ahead with our aim to ensure as many veterinarians as possible can access our Nu.Q vet cancer screening test...
Cheeky Beagle Steals Bite of Croissant on Bike Ride Caught in Viral TikTok Video
Most of us know we can’t leave food within nibbling distance of our dogs unless we want to share. When it happens, we usually give a disapproving look and a stern warning not to repeat the behavior, but sometimes we can’t help but laugh. That’s what happened recently when a mischievous beagle took a mouthful of a flaky croissant while out for a spin with his human while she peddled her bike. Beagle Love Caught on TikTok, it’s happened more than once when Gappie the Beagle just couldn’t restrain himself from the...
A Young Boy In India Bitten by a Cobra Bites Back to Kill the Venomous Snake
A bizarre incident has been reported in the remote Indian district of Jashpur. It took place in Pandarpadh Village when an 8-year-old boy named Deepak was bitten by a cobra. It seems the scaly creature latched on to his hand by curling itself tightly around it and the youngster couldn’t shake it, so he bit it back — killing the deadly reptile with just two bites. The bigger surprise? He lived. Cobras are included as one of the “big four” highly venomous snake species responsible for the most snakebites to humans in...
Sonny Is A Bright Bird With One Of The Sweetest Personalities On Instagram
Sonny is a double yellow head Amazon parrot with a sweet personality. Her Instagram account, sweetparrotsonny, is gaining followers every day, and it’s easy to see why. Owner Elisa Modolo says she was raised with pet canaries. “But the canaries were less interactive than Sonny,” she says. “They didn’t speak. I actually was much more of a cat person than a bird person.” A lot changes when a bright bird like Sonny comes into your life. “She’s very sweet, but also sassy,” Elisa says....
Expert Explains Why You Should Never Kiss Your Dog On The Mouth
Having a dog is loads of fun. It’s basically like having a best friend and a number one fan all wrapped into one. We often love to cozy up to our dogs and spoil them with scratches, kisses, and cuddles. However, you should never ever kiss your dog on the mouth. And if you didn’t already know that, this is why. Photo: Pexels/Ivan Babydov According to one TikTok user (who is a physician’s assistant), the reason is not only because it’s weird, but because a dog licks its own butt. If you couldn’t guess, the...
