10 Reasons To Adopt A Rabbit
Rabbits are often given as gifts for Easter and then abandoned shortly after when the novelty has worn off. They are the third most abandoned pet after cats and dogs. Some domestic rabbits are released into the wild when they are no longer wanted, which is a death sentence. Countless more are brought to shelters and overlooked by adopters. But they make wonderful pets. Photo: Pixabay/Alexas_Fotos February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month and a great time to learn more about these adorable and often misunderstood animals. Read on to see if they...
Homeless Dog Who Lived In A Field For 7 Years Paws At Rescuers, Begging To Be Saved
Inna and her doggy friend, Zelda, had lived their whole lives on a field, near a sheep farm. They were initially rescued by a man who was unable to take them home, but still wanted to give them a better life. He built a small shelter for them on the field and had been caring for them there for near seven years. Photo: YouTube/Howl Of A Dog Although he tried his best to care for them, they still were without proper medical attention and it’s amazing that they even survived there after all that time. As time went on, the land around them...
Researchers Explores Dogs’ Lifelong Health Data And They’re Asking The Public For Help
Dogs and humans have been closely interwoven for millennia, facing the same challenges and experiencing the same bond of companionship. Now, a team of scientists is taking a closer look at dogs, hoping to discover more about them and, in the process, about humans. The Dog Aging Project aims to collect data that could help scientists expand the healthspan — the number of years free from disease and disability — of dogs and humans, and they need the help of every dog lover they can get! Researchers at the Texas A&M University...
Therapist Shares Dog Psychology Tips After Adopting Retired Greyhound
In 2018, Millie the greyhound finally got to retire from the strenuous, painful work of racing. She’s enjoying her freedom with her new owner Taylor Huerta, who has dubbed her “Millie the Noodle Horse” for her exaggerated proportions. The pair have found a lot of success on social media as Huerta documents the typical behaviors of her canine companion and explains them, using her background in psychology. Photo: TikTok/Jernej Furman “Psychology is a major aspect of my career and has always been a fascination of...
This Sphynx Cat Is Sweet In Spite Of His ‘Shocking’ Appearance
Xherdan, an 8-year-old sphynx cat from Rüti, Switzerland makes quite the first impression. “Most people are a little bit scared of Xherdan at first, but then when they meet him they love him!” explains his owner, Sandra Filippi in an interview with The Sun. “Xherdan is a very active cat and he talks a great deal, in all pitches, when he is excited, when he is hungry, when he plays or while cuddling and falling asleep, he is like a child and his character is very lovely,” she explained. Although his appearance is a...
Doghouse Struck By Meteor Expected To Auction For $300K
The housing market is seeing some ludicrous prices right now, but this one takes the cake. The “Aguas Zarcas Doghouse,” a humble structure once home to a German Shepherd named Roky in Costa Rica, is expected to sell at auction for upwards of $200,000! That eye-watering price isn’t because of any traditional market factors, though — this simple house is one of a kind! PHOTO: CHRISTIE’S The tin and wooden structure, which measures only a couple of square feet, is part of the “Deep Impact: Martian, Lunar and...
Couple Works Hard to Save Abandoned Kittens with Grim Prognosis
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! Fifteen years ago, on a chilly fall night while visiting with family in a nearby town, my husband and I found two tiny little kittens outside. We scooped them up and brought them home, only to quickly realize how sick they were. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PUBLICDOMAINPHOTOS The next morning, my husband took them to our vet, who estimated them to be about 4-weeks-old. Both were flea- and...
Dog Learns To Walk After Being Forced To Sleep On Bare Concrete His Whole Life
The Humane Society of the United States rescued Bear from an alleged-neglect situation in Smith County, Texas. There, the one-year-old pup was living in deplorable conditions, forced to sleep on bare concrete and exposed to the elements with no shelter. Photo: YouTube/HSUS He was unable to walk and never received help or medical care, which led to his backend becoming too weak. He also developed painful pressure sores on his feet and hip from living on concrete. Thankfully, he was transported to HSUS’s temporary shelter in Maryland,...
Dog’s Owners Didn’t Want Her Anymore So They Left Her To Roam The Streets
Roxy was found in a dangerous settlement in De Doorns, South Africa by a young girl who was worried for the pup’s safety. The girl contacted Sidewalk Specials for help, who later found out that Roxy’s owners didn’t want her anymore, so they had given her away to a group of local youths. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials Unfortunately, the group of kids were not taking care of Roxy and she ended up neglected and ignored. She was without a home and became very emaciated with mange. Luckily, Sidewalk Specials intervened and...
Study Finds That Long-Term Pet Owners Have Better Brain Health
Sharing your life with a furry friend helps you stay active physically, since you take them for walks or play with them in the home. The fitness benefits don’t just end there. A new study finds that regularly having a pet may also help your brain stay fit. Researchers from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) recently looked at the impact of pet ownership on cognitive function. In a study involving more than 1,300 people, they found that those who owned a cat, dog, or other pet experienced slower cognitive decline that those who did...
