Scared, Sneezy, Senior Shelter Cat Finally Catches a Break with a 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! After losing my precious kitty of 10 years to a stroke, I decided to adopt another cat. Being 76 myself, I didn’t want to get a young cat so if something happened to me, they wouldn’t be put back into a shelter again. Going to our local shelter, I found a 12-year-old black cat who was very scared. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ARTIMA SILJAROEN She had huge eyes and white whiskers and...
Adorable Apple Campaign Starring “The Invincibles” Features Dogs & Their Prostheses
If you’re thinking The Invincibles sounds like another tough-guy adventure series starring old action heroes or written around superheroes, you’d be mistaken. Instead, it’s actually the name of Apple’s new iPhone campaign highlighting super cute dogs with prostheses. What’s the tie-in, you ask? Photo: YouTube/Apple As it turns out, Apple’s iPhone has played a vital role in getting canines up and about after being left down but not out. The doggos in The Invincibles are all members of 3DPets‘ clientele...
Progress Update of APA!’s Veterinary Services Contract in Laredo
Aug 23, 2023 The City of Laredo and Laredo Animal Care Services (LACS) partnered with Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) in February 2023 as a result of the city’s desire to meet the Laredo community’s need for shelter improvement. Due to limited resources, LACS has historically faced challenges in implementing veterinary best practices, struggling to save half of the 8,000 pets that come into its shelter. Recognizing that a change was needed, LACS contracted with APA! to provide veterinary care services and updated shelter operations....
Yellowstone Wolves Captured On Video Bringing “Toys” Back To Den For Pups
Wolves are starting to return to areas they once roamed freely thanks to wolf restoration projects. Yellowstone National Park (YNP) reintroduced wolves to the area in 1995 and today there are an estimated 10 packs with roughly 108 wolves in total. Mollie’s Pack named after Mollie Beattie, the female director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service during the reintroduction process, was captured on one of the park’s trail cameras this spring carrying something special back to their dens. Screenshot: Facebook/Yellowstone National Park...
Protect Your Furry Friend from the Dangers of Rawhide and Other Potentially Harmful Treats
Rawhide chews and bones—ubiquitous and seemingly harmless—are often a staple in every dog owner’s arsenal of treats. After all, they keep our canine companions busy and entertained, all while providing some dental benefits. However, beneath the surface, there’s a dark truth about these popular pet snacks that every dog owner should know. Photo: PexelsDog treat safety is crucial for your pet’s well-being. Unveiling the Rawhide’s Dark Side What is Rawhide, Anyway? Before we delve into the dangers, let’s...
Unleash Your Dog’s Vitality: The Case for Daily Dog Supplements
In an ideal world, your pooch is getting all the vitamins and minerals he or she needs through their food. Newsflash: we don’t live in an ideal world. Your pup may be missing out on essential nutrients for good health, courtesy of hindrances like environmental pollution, processed food, and pup-pickiness. Enter dog supplements. As humans, we are taught – from as young as we can remember – to eat well, drink lots of water, and exercise regularly if we want to grow up big, strong, and healthy. On top of this, some of your...
Practical Strategies for Managing Separation Anxiety in Dogs
The bond between pooch and pooch parent is undeniably strong. You love that furry being more than life itself. You would do almost anything for them. Except, of course, stay at home 24/7, 365 days a year. More’s the pity, because here’s the thing: as much as you love Fido, Fido’s love for you is more than double. You are their everything. Little wonder, then, that separation anxiety in dogs is so common. Separation anxiety is thought to affect one in every four to six dogs. What’s more, a study by Green Element reports...
Twirling to the Tune: Taylor Swift Fans and Their Pets Dance to ‘August’
If there’s one thing that Taylor Swift fans are known for, it’s their unwavering dedication to the pop sensation’s music and the creative ways they express their adoration. But a new trend within the Swiftie community has taken their love to a whole new level, involving none other than their beloved furry friends. On the digital stage of TikTok, Taylor Swift fans are capturing their pets’ reactions as they spin them around to the enchanting melody of “August,” creating a blend of humor, heartwarming...
Stray Cat Leaves Her Kittens with Neighbors Who Had Looked After Her
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! We have three cats and four dogs. So when we saw a stray cat hanging around our home for several days, we started leaving food out for her. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / KADRES Every morning, we would leave for work and there she would be, sitting on the front stoop waiting for her meal. Unfortunately, no matter how much we tried, we could not get too close to her or she would run. SHARE YOUR OWN...
How to Keep Your Chickens Cool and Safe During Heatwaves
Guest post by Amelia Quinn. Amelia Quinn is a homesteading blogger with a passion for raising chickens. You can read more of her chicken care tips on her website. Heat stress in chickens is not just discomfort; it’s a potential threat. Chickens, much like humans, can suffer from heat exhaustion, dehydration, and even fatal heatstroke. Their egg production can decrease, and their overall health can deteriorate rapidly if not cared for properly in extreme temperatures. For those devoted to the wellbeing of their feathery friends, finding...
Shy Street Survivor “Dr. Pepper” Has Transitioned to a Loving House Kitty
Meet Dr. Pepper, a young female feline rescued from a life of scrounging for food and shelter. After struggling to survive on the streets, just skin and bones, Dr. Pepper has blossomed into absolutely loving indoor cat life. It was a big change for her to come inside, but she was accepting of human love from day one. She is still a little shy at first, and you have to approach her slowly at her level (when she’s on the floor, cat tree, etc.) for her to feel comfortable. However, when doing this, she will then allow you to pet her, and...
The Best Luxe Vacation Packages with Your Pooch are at the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
End of summer is nearing, and many people are looking to squeeze in one last getaway before fall, school, and the holidays are upon us. If you count yourself among them and are a canine owner, the Ritz-Carlton has just the thing for you. It’s their luxury pet package called Love Your Pup, and it will not disappoint. If you’ve stayed at the Ritz in the past, you know the lengths they go to in order to accommodate their guests. If you’ve never been, you’re in for a treat. If you go by December 31, 2023, your pup’s...
Beyond Enforcement: Insights into Community-Centered Field Services
[embedded content] Traditionally, field services or animal control roles have been dedicated to enforcement: impounding animals, tackling cruelty and neglect, getting unsafe animals off the streets, and issuing citations to people violating animal statutes. Field services roles are changing, expanding into community-centered practices to support people and pets through community outreach, supplies and food, helping pet owners access vet care, and getting lost pets home. What can these changes mean for your organization and community? Tune...
An Extremely Rare “Spotless” Giraffe is Born in a Tennessee Zoo, & She Needs a Name
The birth of what is thought to be the world’s only spotless giraffe has been announced at a Tennessee zoo, and she is creating quite a stir with her uniform coat of tan sans any pattern whatsoever. The baby was welcomed into the world at Brights Zoo in Limestone on July 31st, and the “little one” is already 6 feet tall and quite the sensation. The baby and her mother are reticulated giraffes, which are known to be the tallest animals on the planet. There are four distinct species of giraffe and several subspecies. Far and...
Candace Cameron Bure Heartbroken Over Death Of Beloved Rottweiler, Boris
Saying goodbye to a cherished pet is one of the hardest things we must in life. They are part of the family and when they go, they take a part of us with them. Candace Cameron Bure, American actress who played D.J. Tanner on Full House, is heartbroken over the passing of her beloved Rottweiler named Boris. She took to Instagram to share the devastating news that he had crossed the Rainbow Bridge. A compilation of photos and videos of Boris through the years was posted alongside the heartfelt tribute. “Life isn’t the same without...
Lolita, The Loneliest & Oldest Orca In Captivity, Dies Before Being Released Back Into Her Home Waters
For over 50 years, a female orca named Lolita (also called Tokitae) has lived in captivity at Miami Seaquarium where she was forced to perform tricks twice a day until she was retired in 2022. She was captured off the coast of the Pacific Northwest when she was just 4 years old and has spent the past five decades in a small tank waiting to be set free. You will always be in our hearts. Thank you for inspiring us every day 💙 pic.twitter.com/4ACXIxiXXI — Miami Seaquarium (@MiamiSeaquarium) August 19, 2023 She has been called the...
How Massage Can Benefit Your Dog
From calming anxiety to easing pain to improving circulation, massage can help improve your dog’s health and well-being. There’s no substitute for taking your dog to the vet when he’s ailing. However, massage is one example of an alternative practice that can aid with healing and help him feel more comfortable. Canine massage has been used for some time to help dogs cope with a variety of issues, including muscle aches, anxiety, and more. “While massage is not going to be a ‘cure’ for diagnosed conditions,...
Save the date August 31: Apply for 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? Be sure to save the date for Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses! The fall 2023 application window opens on August 31, 2023 and closes on September 13, 2023. “The facilitators were not only subject matter experts but also some of the most genuine, positive, and compassionate people I’ve met,” one former student shared. “Their love for people, planet, and animals...
Dog Rescued On a Leisurely State Park Drive, Lives with Family for 19 Years
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! My family had just moved to South Carolina from Ohio. We made the journey in two cars, with two kids and two cats. After only a few days, I took my five-year-old daughter for a “look see” drive to a nearby state park. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ALEXA We drove through it to see a beautiful stable and horses, a large, still lake and a gnarled old woman. “Did y’all lose a...
Blind, Deaf Senior Dog Was Neglected, But Now She’s Safe in a 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! I adopt senior dogs. They are so gentle, appreciative, and already trained. Sometimes when I’m ready to adopt, I have a hard time finding a senior. That was the case with Gertie. I finally called animal control in the next county over. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / KATRINA S They told me they had a senior, 11-years-old, whose owner had died about three months prior. The relative...
