Authorities Rescue Four Tortoises Caged In 100-Degree Temperatures
A homeowner has been charged after illegally keeping four gopher tortoises in a cage in 100-degreee temperatures. Authorities further found the tortoises were trapped in the heat without access to water. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission took to Facebook to share about the incident. Photo: Flickr/gailhampshire License: CC BY 2.0 They said, “It’s not ok. We don’t know who needs to hear this, but…leaving ANY animal in this heat is a dangerous situation. This means locked in your car, boat or even your...
Beautiful Rescue Girl Looks Forward to Leading Her Best Life Ever
Say hello to one beautiful girl, little Miss Storm. Storm is a sweet rescue kitty currently being fostered in Tucson by the good people at Southern Arizona Cat Rescue. She is 2 years old and just as good-natured and pretty as can be with her silky white coat dotted with its unique calico markings. Photo: SACatRescue Adoptable Rescue Kitty Unfortunately, though, this gorgeous girl is still searching for her purrfect forever home. We know, right, what’s the holdup? Unlike a kitten, Storm is more independent and mature, knowing exactly...
Four Lab Beagles Reunited for Celebration of Freedom Anniversary Party
Happy days are here for four adorable beagle pups sprung from a life intended for nothing but testing! An animal rescue group in Fairfax, Virginia, known as Homeward Trails, recently shared a sweet video depicting a fun-filled bday party put on for a special group of canines the first week of July. The puppers were celebrating their first anniversary of freedom after being rescued from Envigo RMS, a breeding facility in Cumberland that supplies dogs for testing purposes. Photo: Pixabay/AdinaVoicu Taking to Facebook on July 6, 2023, to share a...
UK Residents Continue to See Large Black Wildcats, & Now Hairs Have Been Found Pointing to their Existence
Authorities in the U.K. have received multiple reports of people claiming to have seen lions, pumas, leopards, and even cheetahs across the countryside over the last few decades. What is most commonly reported, however, is large, muscular black cats the size of Labrador retrievers roaming freely. But were they real or figments of overactive imaginations? That was the question. Photo: Pixabay/Eelffica Well, not long ago, short black hairs were discovered on a barbed-wire fence following a sheep attack in Gloucestershire, an area where...
Lone Puppy Survives As He and His Litter Mates Are Discarded in a Box on a Scorching Hot Day
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! It was a late spring, steamy afternoon in Georgia at a popular chain pet store. Being the weekend, a group of us gathered there to promote adoptions of the fortunate few dogs and cats who hadn’t ended up at the county’s Animal Control. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ERICARIBEIRO At midday, two preteen boys...
Dog Owner Shares Why A Stroller Is A Must-Have For Her Furbaby
When we think of a baby stroller, we imagine pushing around actual babies but some people use them for dogs as well! Every time I take my dog for a walk, I’m doing it to give him exercise. But some dog breeds can’t handle that much exercise due to health issues or weak lungs. Some people want to go for walks for themselves and take their pups along, even if their dogs can’t keep up. And that’s where a stroller can come in. Photo: TikTok/@oatiemeal In fact, one dog owner shared a list of reasons why a stroller is a...
Birds Across the World Are Using Litter to Make Their Nests
Birds build nests to provide a safe place to lay their eggs and raise their young. To construct these safe havens, they use items found in nature, like sticks, lichen, spider silk, bark, and mud. However, more birds are finding man-made items in their search for nest materials, and a new study investigated where and how this is happening. Research recently published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B looked at more than 35,000 wild bird nests to better understand the use of anthropogenic, or manmade, materials in the nests....
Groomers Go The Extra Mile To Care For Rescue Husky During Haircut
When we welcome home a rescue dog, we never quite know what we’re getting ourselves into. Some dogs go through so much before being placed in a forever home. They need to be handled with love and care. Trusting our pets with strangers can be nerve-wrecking, but sometimes, it’s necessary. We take them to doggy daycare or the groomer and just hope they’re getting the care that they deserve. Photo: TikTok/@teeni_time When a new rescue mama took her dog, Milo, to the groomer for the first time, she couldn’t believe what...
Playful Koa Longs to Meet Someone with Same or Similar Energy Levels for a Forever Relationship
Meet Koa, a handsome young male Lab who’s approximately 1 year old and weighs about 45 pounds. He is definitely on the small side for a Lab but he makes up for it with boundless energy. Besides, you know what they say about good things coming in smaller packages. Well, that’s Koa! Koa is currently living in foster care in central Arizona while he awaits his forever family. He is house-trained and gets along well with other dogs. Koa is also crate trained, however, his foster says that he does not like the thought of being away...
Dog in Need Gets A New Hip
Just like humans, dogs can have various health problems and they need a physician to step in and help. Without that help, the problem is only likely to get worse. This was seen in one dog when she wasn’t using one of her rear legs. The shelter, where the dog lived, contacted Best Friends Animal Society, requesting help. That local shelter recognize the fact that the dog needed a veterinarian but they didn’t have the means to care for her. Fortunately, Best Friends Animal Society was there to assist. Photos: YouTube / Best Friends...
Shelter Pet Itchigo is “Itching” to Go Home
Meet Itchigo, aka Itchy. He’s a handsome pibble mix who weighs approximately 48 pounds and is believed to be about 2.2 years old. And to set the record straight, he doesn’t have skin issues. His pals just call him Itchy for short. Shelter Staff at Pima Animal Care Center in southern Arizona made the following comments about this sweet fella: Itchigo has also gone by the aliases Baloo and Maui in the past. It’s safe to assume Itchy is a man of many faces, with many hidden talents and stories to tell. With so many pseudonyms ....
A “Bunched Up Fur Ball” Found By A Miner In Canada Is Actually A 30,000-Year-Old Squirrel
Humans and animals alike have always found weird things to find and sometimes collect. Dogs have found many things from mystery eggs and endangered turtles to a woman’s lost wedding ring at a beach. Humans, the curious creatures we are, sometimes go out of their way to find unique items like this man who went metal detecting in a regional park and found a large rock that is unexpectedly more valuable than a gold nugget. Scientists in particular are no strangers when it comes to discovering ice age relics. Yukon is a territory in Canada...
Woman Goes Viral For Adapting Her Yard For Her Dwarf Cat
Cats can be pretty low maintenance pets, but they can also take a lot of effort and work! When you have a special needs cat, things can become pretty complicated pretty quickly. Sadly, many cats with special needs are euthanized in shelters or at vets’ offices. That’s why it’s always amazing to see someone going out of their way to accommodate a cat who might not be able to live like other cats. Photo: TikTok/@figgypuddin_ That was seen recently when a woman went viral for adapting her backyard to better accommodate her...
Stray Cat Clings To Delivery Driver’s Leg So He Takes Her Home Adopts Her
They say we don’t always choose our pets. Sometimes, our pets choose us. Especially when it comes to cats, there’s no denying that the animal plays a role in choosing who they love most and who their true “owner” is. David Treviño found this out the hard way when he was making deliveries for work. Photo: TikTok/@dretontheborder David’s mom shared on TikTok that while he was on his delivery route, a cat started to follow him. Eventually, the cat jumped on his leg and refused to let go! “He called me...
Multi-Pet Homes: Feeding Freshpet to Dogs and Cats Together
Due to their different dietary needs and eating behaviors, handling meal times when you have both dogs and cats requires some extra considerations. While this may seem daunting, the good news is that we’re here with some tried and true tips on how to feed dogs and cats together! Tip #1: Set up separate feeding areas When figuring out how to feed dogs and cats together, the first thing you’ll want to do is to set up separate feeding areas. Having physical separation between your dog and cat during meal time is the easiest way to...
Paws and Politics: What You Need to Know About 2023 Animal Welfare Legislation
[embedded content] State legislative sessions have ended (or are ending soon!) across the United States and it’s critical to understand how these sessions will impact people, pets, shelters, and rescues. Hear an overview of 2023’s animal-related bills, led by Katie Jarl, Director of Government Affairs and Policy for Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) and HASS, and Executive Director for Texas Pets Alive! (TPA!); and Lauren Loney, Staff Attorney and Policy Specialist for APA!, HASS, and TPA!. This dynamic duo discusses hot topics including...
Pet Puzzles: Keeping Your Cat or Dog Mentally Stimulated
Our pets are happiest when their minds are kept active throughout the day. If you’re looking for inspiration on how to keep your pet mentally stimulated, look no further than pet puzzles. The benefits of puzzle toys are endless, but one of the biggest reasons why they’re so popular is that they allow our furry friends to engage their problem-solving skills and prevent boredom. What are the benefits of pet puzzles? Interactive puzzles not only help to keep your pet mentally stimulated, but they can also help to strengthen the bond...
How to Identify and Treat Ringworm and Hot Spots in Dogs
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5 important insights from our National Foster Survey
The 2022 National Foster Survey conducted by Maddie’s Fund®, provides valuable insights into the utilization and support of foster care programs for dogs and cats in the United States. The survey examined the dynamics of foster care programs and identified important factors impacting foster care placement. Versions of the survey have also been conducted for the years 2018 and 2020, enabling us to see the changes to foster programs over time at a national level. Here are five of the most important takeaways from the 2022...
Woman Adopts Blind Cat Without Knowing What to Expect, Says She’s the Same as a Cat Who Can See
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! Indie is a beautiful girl that I adopted from the Humane Society of the Southeast in Newnan, Georgia, in 2018. I could not bring myself to go to a shelter to look for a cat because it kills me when there are so many around that want to go with you and you just can’t take them all. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / JIM...
