How to Feed Your Cat: Free Feeding vs Scheduled Feeding
If there’s anything we know about cats, it’s that they’re generally very fond of chowing down. They may remind us of this at 3 a.m. when there’s no food in their dish, even if there was a few hours prior. Which is the best way to make sure they get their meals, though? There are two main approaches that pet parents typically settle on. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / BRAVISSIMOS Free Feeding Free feeding is when your cat has access to food throughout the whole day. This is generally dry food in a food bowl, waiting for them when...
Help the Pets of Hays County – Brief Survey
Sep 01, 2023 Your participation is important to us! Please complete this brief survey to better inform how we serve people and pets in Hays County. Fill Out The Survey Here This survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. All information received will be strictly confidential. _____________________________________ Ayude a las mascotas del condado de Hays: breve encuesta ¡Su participación es importante para nosotros! Complete esta breve encuesta para informar mejor cómo servimos a las personas y las mascotas en...
Bored Dog Jumps Off Balcony to Scare Cat While Parents Aren’t Home
Pets do all sorts of crazy or even destructive things while their humans aren’t home. Sometimes it’s boredom or curiosity that prompts these actions, while other times it’s nervousness or separation anxiety. Some pets may even partake in destructive habits just for the sheer joy of knowing they can get away with more when their humans are gone than when the whole family is at home. Photo: Facebook/LADbible But most pets will never go so far as to do what the dog in this video decided to try one day. He and his dog sibling...
Recognizing Pet Dementia: Is Your Furry Friend at Risk?
Dementia, a condition commonly associated with humans, can affect our furry friends as well. As Anicira reports, cats and dogs, our cherished companions, can also experience cognitive decline as they age. Recognizing the signs of dementia in your pets and providing them with the necessary support is crucial for their well-being. Photo: PexelsStudies estimate that up to 35% of dogs aged 8 and older may experience dementia. The Silent Sufferers: Cats and Dogs with Dementia It’s a scenario that many pet owners may have encountered: a...
Lost and Found: Working with Your Community to Get More Lost Pets Home
[embedded content] How can we better engage community members in the lost pet reunification process, and get more lost pets home to their families instead of sitting in shelters? This is one of the most important and urgent challenges shelters face. Our panel of experts will help you develop ways to work hand-in-hand with your community, and reunite more pets with their owners. Tune in to hear from Gina Knepp, National Shelter Engagement Director for Michelson Found Animals; Heather Friedman, Chief Marketing Officer for LifeLine Animal...
Let’s Scoop the Poop
Sep 01, 2023 We all do it. But we all go about keeping it sanitary in different ways. Humans use flushing toilets, cats keep it classy and bury it or use a litter box. And dogs? Well. Dogs need their mamas and dads to help them out. That’s right. We’re talking about poop. When it comes to keeping our environment clean and healthy, dog “paw”rents have a responsibility to do a simple act: scoop the poop. It isn’t glamorous and certainly isn’t fun. But it takes just a few seconds to pick up your dog’s...
Feral Kitten with Two Broken Legs Rushed to the Vet, Couple Tries to Save Her Despite the Odds
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! Early on a November morning, a feral cat and one of her two kittens darted across my backyard. Concerned the second kitten was missing, I checked the yard. To my horror, I saw a tiny terrified ball of fur. I immediately knew something horrible happened. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / KATHFURBUSH She tried her best to catch up to her sister and mother by balancing on her front legs alone, crying in...
Woman Thought Cat Was Dead After He Was Hit By a Car, But He Still Had Fight in Him
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! Paddlefoot, aka Pad, is the most loving yet accident-prone cat I know. He is a clumsy giant of a cat. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / BLUEBASIL He came into my life one evening on a walk home from work. I was studying at the time. It was late, and I saw a dead cat in the road. I went to get it out of the road and take it to the vet’s the next morning so the owner could have closure. SHARE...
Adorable Corgi Can’t Wait to Get Dressed Every Morning
For many of us, getting dressed is just another daily chore we have to accomplish to be a functioning member of society. Some days it’s more difficult than other days, but it’s very rarely an exciting event to look forward to, unless maybe you’re a fashion designer or you’re going somewhere extra-special. Well, if that’s how you feel about your daily routine of getting dressed, you might be inspired to think a little bit differently after seeing this story. Photo: Facebook/MetDaan Fitness This adorable little...
Exotic Animal Dealer Decides to Surrender 150 Unique Creatures Amid Allegations
A Michigan man’s experience as an exotic animal dealer has taken a poignant turn. Zachery Keeler, the owner of Even Keel Exotics LLC, has made a profound decision to surrender almost 150 exotic animals. This courageous step comes after allegations of violating federal laws that ensure the welfare and protection of these unique creatures. Photo: PexelsThe Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA) are crucial federal laws that protect the welfare of exotic animals. The list of exotic animals Keeler is relinquishing...
Fetch-Loving Dog Won’t Run Until Owner Says “Go,” No Matter How Many Tricky Words Are Thrown At Him
Finn is a little dog whose personality, at least from what we can see on his social media pages, revolves around a love for the game of fetch and an obedience to the rules of the game that surpasses what most dogs would be capable of. Photo: Facebook/Rocky Kanaka Despite his eagerness to get moving, Finn always waits until his owner says “go” before racing away down his well-worn path after the object of his affections. Not only does he have enough self-control to wait until the word “go” is uttered, he will even wait...
Puppy Locked In Hot Car Adopted By Connecticut Fire Department Who Rescued Him
A life-threatening situation turned into a happy ending for a boxer puppy in Connecticut. A good Samaritan spotted the 6-month-old puppy locked in a hot car at the beach and called animal control. When the officer was unable to locate the owner of the vehicle, they contacted the local fire station for help. East Haven Fire Department responded to the call and rescued the poor pup from the blazing hot car with temperatures over 120 degrees. The puppy was later surrendered to East Haven Animal Control. The little fella won the hearts of his...
Pennsylvania SPCA Surprised With $10,000 Check & Pet Goods, Thanks To Your Support
With your help, we ended Clear the Shelters month on a high note. Animal shelters across the country are overcrowded with highly adoptable dogs and cats who deserve a second chance. Staff and volunteers are tirelessly working to care for each pet and help them find a loving home. The increase in pets is taking a toll on shelter resources and the moral of the homeless pets. Thanks to your generous support and daily clicks, The Animal Rescue Site and Greater Good Charities surprised another overcrowded shelter with a $10,000 grant and...
Phoenix Takes a Stand Against Chained Dogs With A Full Ban
The city of Phoenix has taken a bold step to recognize the cruelty and inhumanity of leaving dogs chained up. The city has implemented stringent measures to put an end to this practice and ensure the well-being of our four-legged friends. With the latest updates to the animal cruelty ordinance, Phoenix is sending a powerful message: the days of chaining dogs are numbered. The wheels of change were set in motion following a comprehensive review involving animal welfare organizations and various city departments. The result was an updated...
Apply now for fall Online Instructor-Led Courses!
Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Look no further than Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses! The fall 2023 application window opens today, August 31, 2023, and closes on September 13, 2023. These courses require completion of: self-paced online materials, four to six Zoom classes that range in length from 60-90 minutes with your instructor and classmates, and a final project. Class size is limited and the selection process...
Black Kitten Rescued After Nearly Being Hit By a Bus, Cares for Fellow Kitten in His New Home
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! Last year when my boyfriend and I were coming home from work, we saw someone in a dark car throw what seemed to be two dark cloths into a busy intersection. I stopped the car and jumped out in the middle of the traffic when I realized that they were actually two tiny black kittens. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MOSHE HAROSH One of them had quickly made it to a nearby garden, but the other...
Thanks to Volunteers, This Paralyzed Cat Was Rescued from a Life on the Streets
No one knew how she got there or how she had survived for as long as she had, but one thing was for certain. The long-haired gray cat lying paralyzed on the sidewalk of a street in Cairo was in desperate need of medical care and a new place to call home. Rescuers believe the cat might have had a home at some point, based on her friendliness toward humans, but that she was recently abandoned. It’s also possible that she had been living on the streets for some time but that she had only recently become paralyzed, as it’s unlikely...
Shy Golden Retriever Was Saved in the Nick of Time from Euthanasia
Many people think that the dogs who get euthanized in high-kill shelters are the ones that are aggressive, have major disabilities, or are very old. The least adoptable dogs, in other words. But would you expect that even a beautiful, healthy, young golden retriever would be euthanized just for being “shy?” The sad truth is that it happens, and it’s not necessarily uncommon. Even more upsettingly, some dogs get euthanized for appearing shy in the context of a crowded shelter, when in reality, they might be wonderful pets...
Yellowstone Bison Takes Frustration Out On Passing Vehicle
Each year, millions of people visit Yellowstone National Park to take in the beautiful scenery and for a chance to see one of the many bison that call the park home. Sadly, there are many who do not follow the rules and try and get close to the massive animals for a photo and some even try to pet them. This is why a local created an Instagram page called “Tourons of Yellowstone”, which shames people who get too close to wildlife. However, a recent incident involved a frustrated bison who displayed some road rage to a passing...
Hurricane Idalia Makes Historic Landfall in Florida Wednesday Morning As Category 3 Storm
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida early Wednesday morning as a Category 3 storm – the largest to hit the region in over 125 years. US National Weather Service Tallahassee Florida kept a close eye on the tropical storm that developed into Hurricane Idalia which was forecasted to head in their direction. As the hurricane gained strength in the Gulf of Mexico, they took to Facebook to warn people. “Hurricane #Idalia will likely be an unprecedented event for many locations in the Florida Big Bend....
