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 SurveyÂ
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...
Bear Chases Woman’s Dog So She Punches It In The Face
64-year-old Lynn Kelly was at her home in Porter, Maine when a bear started chasing her dog – so she punched the bear in the face! According to CNN, a news release from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife noted that Kelly was in her backyard when he dog started barking and ran off into the woods. Photo: Pixabay/Benjamin Balazs When the dog returned from the woods, he was being trailed by a bear! Speaking with WMUR, Kelly said: “I noticed that my dog ran off of the deck and straight down in front of the house down...
Hairless Street Dog Is Unrecognizable After Being Adopted
It’s no secret that Bali, Indonesia is full of street dogs. Unfortunately, many of those dogs aren’t receiving the basic care that they need, like medical care and food and shelter. While some people and organizations go out of their way to care for the street dogs of Bali, there are many that fall between the cracks. A poor pup named Romeo found himself among the street dogs in Bali. He was suffering from a skin condition and all his hair had fallen out. He also had severely overgrown toenails and really needed some help. Photo:...
Sweet Young Cat Rescued from Streets is Through with Mothering & Wants a Human Family Now
Meet 1-year-old Encelia. This sweet gal came to Southern Arizona Cat Rescue from a cat colony with her five newborn babies during kitten monsoon season this past spring. She did a superb job raising her babies and is now ready to relax as a spoiled indoor cat. Photo: SACatRescue Because of her life as a colony cat, she can be timid and shy initially, especially with new people, but she is friendly, talkative, and interested in humans once they earn her trust. She loves head scritches, ear massages, and being petted. She has also done well...
Animals Still Need Our Help Long After Natural Disasters Fade from Headlines
It’s no secret that animals and pets are often an afterthought when it comes to natural disasters. Sure, relief crews come in to help people and property, and they try to assist the animals impacted as well, but what happens to many of them after the initial relief efforts wind down and all of the extra hands on deck dry up? Photo: Pixabay/Wickedgood Take Turkey and Syria back in February 2023, for example, when devastating quakes rolled through the region, killing tens of thousands and leaving even more homeless. Rescue workers arrived...
Stray Dog With A Leg Injury Finally Gets The Life He Deserves
Life for a stray dog on the streets is tough. But, it’s an unfortunate reality that many pups face. For a dog in Greece, help seemed so far away. He was suffering from a leg injury but he was terrified of people. Thankfully, rescuers with DAR Animal Rescue in Greece heard about the stray dog suffering from the injury and stepped up to help. Photo: YouTube/DAR Animal Rescue Ermioni and her team drove out to where the dog was located and managed to trap him. He was too afraid to let them approach at first, but they managed to get him into...
Meet the Charismatic Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Weight: 30-38 pounds (male); 25-34 pounds (female) Life span: 12 to 15 years Coat: Double coated. The outer hairs have a slightly harsh texture, and the insulating undercoat is short, soft and thick. Color: Red, sable and brindle; black, blue merle Grooming: Easy keepers, requiring mainly weekly brushing Shedding: Yes, especially seasonally Best for: Active singles and families Accurate name: In Welsh, the word Corgi loosely translates to dwarf dog. AKC popularity rank: 66th Equipment: The Cardigan isn’t built for strong or prolonged...
Scared Stray Puppy Transforms After Family Helps Her Off The Streets
When Wendy Broom and her family discovered a tiny, stray puppy on the streets, they knew they couldn’t leave her to die. The poor puppy was scared and hairless and visibly underweight. Broom helped catch the tiny puppy and get her to safety, and she shared about it on TikTok: @thunderpawranch Poor little girl we found on the side of the road. Heading to the vet now. #poorbaby #saveanimals #animallover ♬ original sound – Lofprys In an interview with The Dodo, Broom explained: “I had a little box, [and] I put a blanket...
The Border Collie — Mastermind of the Dog World
The Border Collie is the Swiss Army Knife, the Everything Bagel of the dog world. Whatever you need him to do, he can do with ease, then ask what is the next job on your to-do list. Although considered by many authorities to be the world’s most intelligent breed, nobody calls the Border Collie low maintenance. This is a lot of dog to deal with in a medium-sized package. Not every Ford driver can handle a tanked-up Maserati, and not every casual pet owner can keep a Border Collie content and engaged. Here are seven fun facts about this...
Herding Dog Breeds
Herding dog breeds are wicked smart and originally bred to round up and protect livestock. These high energy breeds will keep you on your toes In addition to herding livestock these breeds were bred for intelligence and working closely with humans. Some of the most popular pet herding breeds are: The most popular smallest herding dog breeds are: The American Kennel Club (AKC) currently recognizes 32 herding dog breeds in the Herding Group. The AKC organizes dogs into groups based on the jobs a particular breed was originally bred to perform....
Senior Dog Rescued From Euthanasia Can’t Stop Smiling In His New Home
When Noah’s owner saw a team from Sidewalk Specials going through his village in South Africa, he flagged them down to ask for help with his dog. They said that Noah the dog was old and in pain, and they wanted to put him to sleep. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials Rescuers with Sidewalk Specials agreed to take the dog, but when they got him to the vet, they realized he still had a lot of life left to live! They shared on YouTube that Noah was old and had arthritis, but he was still healthy and strong. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials...
Senior Dog, Clancy, Shot & Left to Die, Needs Your Help
https://d1dd4ethwnlwo2.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Clancy-video-2.mp4 As sad stories go, this is one of the saddest. Shared with us by our friends One by One Animal Advocates (OBOAA) in Huntington, West Virginia, few are more disturbing than this. No stranger to extreme cases of animal abuse and neglect, OBOAA was contacted recently by a vet tech with the Proctorville Animal Clinic about a dog in such bad shape that there were initial questions regarding its survival prospects. The vet tech, who lives on a rural side road,...
How To Safely Exercise Your Dog (Indoors & Out) On Hot Summer Days
While the long days of summer allow us more time outdoors with Fido, there are dangers that all pet parents need to look out for. The hot, humid days are perfect for the beach (without Fido) but are not great days to take your beloved dog for a hike. Dogs can quickly overheat and suffer from heatstroke, which can be fatal. Temperatures continue to rise across the country with heat records being shattered. The safest place for dogs and their humans on these steamy days is indoors. Check out some tips below on ways to safely exercise your dog-...
How to Have a Funeral for Your Dog or Cat
Dogs and cats are family and integral parts of our lives. It’s devastating when they pass away and giving them a proper goodbye honors their memory and begins the path to healing and acceptance. One way to do this is by having a memorial service or funeral for your dog or cat. Here are some steps to consider when planning a funeral. Choose a Location Decide if you want to lay your fur baby to rest during the funeral for your dog or cat. Depending on what you choose, your options for a location can include: At home Your backyard A park A...
