Recycling Old Baby Clothes for Animal Hospitals & Shelters is a Great Way to Help Injured & Sick Pets
If you’ve ever had a pet with an injured paw or leg, it’s quite possible you covered the treated owie with an old sock to keep them from licking or chewing the affected area. Used clothing no longer in the weekly rotation can be used for many things, like rags for cleaning or any number of craft projects. Photo: Pixabay/zuckerschnecke Used Baby Clothes But when it comes to baby clothes, which tiny tots go through at a frantic pace, they are quite frequently in “like-new” condition by the time they no longer fit. This...
6 Ways to Make the Lives of Elderly Pets Easier
Just like people, as animals age, things can start to get more difficult to navigate. Countless studies have pointed to the fact that pain in dogs and cats can oftentimes be difficult to recognize until it’s fairly advanced. They can also suffer cognitive decline and vision loss. So, what can we do to make our pets’ golden years more comfortable and less stressful? We’ve got some suggestions for you right here. Navigating with Aging Pets Photo: Pixabay/sergeljeanette If your pet is starting to show signs of mental decline or...
Siberian Husky Has a Blast Cracking Open Her Birthday Piñata
What do you like to do for your pet’s birthday? This family gets each of their dogs a piñata full of dog treats and has a ton of fun opening it and sharing the contents between the pups. Their version of the piñata game is a little different than the normal one, because the birthday guest of honor is the only one who’s really allowed to take a whack at the piñata – and they do it with their teeth instead of a bat or stick. But it still looks like so much fun! Photo: Facebook/The Adventures of Tonka the...
Starving Homeless Cat Finally Gets The Food And Care She Needs, Thanks To You
It is National Feed a Rescue Pet Week and The Animal Rescue Site’s 21st Birthday! We are hoping to celebrate by providing 3 million meals to shelter pets, but we need your help. Join us in our mission to feed shelter pets across the country. Animal shelters and rescues are in desperate need of nutritious pet food, as new pets arrive daily. Join us in our mission to feed shelter pets around the country, like Curley. Photo: Cats in the Cradle The 12-year-old cat was barely surviving on the streets of Georgia. While no one knows how she...
Bunnies Overrun Florida Neighborhood, Causing Chaos and Concern
In the scenic and tranquil neighborhood of Jenada Isles in Wilton Manors, Florida, there’s an adorable yet problematic cuteness-overload unfolding. Bunnies, lots of them, are hopping around yards, cutting through wiring, and drawing the growing ire of residents and public officials alike. A population of 60 to 100 rabbits has taken over this community just a few miles north of Fort Lauderdale, leaving residents grappling with concerns for both the safety of these furry creatures and the well-being of their own properties. The origin of...
Outer Banks Wild Horses Welcome 6th Foal of The Season
The Outer Banks in North Carolina is home to roughly 100 wild horses known as “Bankers”. The Spanish mustangs have been roaming freely on the sandy shores for centuries and have adapted to many changes. As more people enter the area to live and vacation, the goal is to keep the majestic horses wild and free. Locals and visitors are thrilled to see the horses cooling off on the beach or grazing among the dunes, but it is vital that everyone keeps their distance. Corolla Wild Horse Fund (CWHF), who works to protect and conserve the...
In Sync — Study Gets to the Heart of the Animal-Human Bond
Decades of research have shown that having a dog or cat can be good for your health — both physically and mentally. The benefits of sharing your life with an animal include everything from lower blood pressure and decreased anxiety to higher self-esteem and improved immune response. Now, a boy, a dog, and a couple of heart monitors have proven what animal lovers have known all along: a powerful heart-based connection exists between us and our furry friends. In a simple study, Dr. Rollin McCraty, Director of Research for the...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Foster recruitment, Community Animal CARE and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Successfully reuniting lost cats with owners, paper collars, and more in this Community Cats podcast episodeWant to learn about the program that has a feline reclaim rate eight times the national average? Listen to the Community Cats Podcast episode, “How to Reunite Pets and Owners with Corinne Bourgoin, Operations Coordinator, MSPCA Boston Adoption Center.” In Corinne’s discussion with host Stacy LeBaron, she explains how the MSPCA reunites...
Newborn ‘Miracle’ Bunny Survives After Hit And Run Kills Her Mom And Littermates
A bunny in Florida is being called a “miracle” after she survived a hit and run that killed her mom and littermates. The East Coast Rabbit Rescue in West Palm Beach, Florida shared about the bunny, Mimi, on Fakebook, saying: “This bunny is a miracle and you will learn why.” Photo: West Palm Beach Aerial November 2014 photo D Ramey Logan.jpg from Wikimedia Commons by Don Ramey Logan, License: CC-BY 4.0 In the post, they explain that a lady called to report a rabbit who had been hit by a car. The woman said there...
Max Greenfield and His Wife Adopt Dog Who Spent Over A Year Looking For A Home
43-year-old Max Greenfield is beloved for his iconic character Schmidt on New Girl. Now, he’s giving the world another reason to like him: his dog! Photo: Flickr/Genevieve License: CC BY 2.0 Greenfield took to Instagram on July 13 to share about the latest addition to his family. In the Instagram post, captioned, “Meet Darlene,” you can see Greenfield and his wife, casting director Tess Sanchez, with an adorable pup in between them. Greenfield tagged Wags and Walks Rescue, a nonprofit that saves dogs from high-kill shelters...
Training Tips for Keeping Your Dog off the Couch
Dogs love cuddling with you. However, not all pet parents want their pups on the furniture. A dog on the couch can damage the fabric, make the couch stinky, and make it impossible for you to get comfortable. These training tips will help you keep your dog off the couch and keep your furniture in good shape. Why Dogs Jump on Couches Dogs naturally feel they can jump on a couch and take possession of the area. There are several reasons why dogs help themselves to couches, including that they: Want to be close to you Like laying in a spot where...
Saved by the Dog! A Podcast About Life-Saving Rescue Dogs
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Can You Find The Cat Hiding In These Bushes?
Cats are known to be elusive. They’re sneaky predators, after all, and can be quiet, sly and quick. Because of that, they’re often great at hiding or blending into their surroundings. One time, my friend lost her cat. After searching the entire apartment, we started looking outside, thinking she must’ve slipped out the door. After a full day of searching, we discovered the cat was right under our noses all along! She was hiding in a small drawer in the closet. Typical cat. Photo: Pexels/Em on Earth There’s another cat...
Thermal Tags for Pets Work with an App to Keep Track of Rising Body Temps
Every year, dogs across the globe die in parked vehicles from heat exhaustion. A vehicle can quickly reach sweltering temperatures that put dogs at risk of serious illness even on days that don’t seem that hot to us humans. Photo: Pixabay/artellliii72 Summer Safety with Pets Part of that is because dogs have higher body temperatures than people. A dog’s normal body temperature ranges from 101° to 102.5° Fahrenheit. Their ability to process heat out of their bodies is fairly limited without the ability to sweat. Typically,...
Watch this Rescue Husky Melt at the First Good Brushing She’s Had in Forever
A bittersweet video of a mama husky rescued in Ukraine has surfaced, and when you’re done drying your eyes from the sad story behind her rescue, your heart will puddle when you see how happy she is to get a really good brushing! Photo: YouTube/@lovefurryfriends The video comes from @lovefurryfriends on YouTube. They’re a small rescue group made up of local citizenry that accepts donations so that they can continue their valuable work of saving pets from dismal futures in war-torn Ukraine. The group is often notified of...
Pet Safety Tips During Snake Season
Jul 21, 2023 It’s sizzling in Texas and just like humans, snakes are seeking cool places to beat the heat during our record high temperatures. They may be cozied up in the shade of rocks on a favorite hiking trail, in the moist coolness around potted outdoor plants or dark recesses under decks and porches. Most of the time, snakes remain aloof and keep their distance from people and pets. But mid-summer is a peak time for snake activity, which increases the chance of a cat or dog crossing paths with the reptile while on a hike or...
Truck Driver Rescues Three Stray Cats, And Now They Travel The Country Together
A truck driver in China has gone viral for his three rescue cats who ride around the country with him while he works. According to the South China Morning Post, the 56-year-old long-distance truck driver named Wang adopted the three cats after finding them as strays while working on the road. Photo: Facebook/9GAG That was back in 2020, and the cats haven’t left his side since! As shared in a video by 9GAG, Wang didn’t just adopt the cats and let them hang out in the passenger seat. He created them an entire bunk bed to relax on!...
Rescue Dog in Texas Covered in 3lbs of Matted Fur & Stickers Gets Second Chance at Life
A sweet little dog discovered in a Texas cornfield has been rescued from a life of pain and misery after who knows how long when the South Plains Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) stepped in and came to his aid. Photo: Facebook/South Plains SPCA “When I first got the call, these people had found this dog behind their house in a cornfield, and I got a call by my president [Kim Moyers] to go pick this dog up,” Tori Houston, a foster mom and volunteer with the South Plains SPCA, told PEOPLE. Photo:...
Cane Corso ‘Yells’ At Mom When She Brings A Newborn Baby Home
When you have pets in the home, you never quite know how they’ll react to bringing a newborn baby home. Some pets become protective of the baby and fall in love at first sight. Others, however, aren’t a fan of having a newborn baby steal the show. They want all the attention, and they don’t want to share! Photo: Pexels/Laura Garcia It seems that’s how a Cane Corso dog named Meatball felt when his mama brought home a newborn baby. Meatball’s owner shared a video of him “yelling” at her over the little...
Heroic Dog Helps Save Baby Girl Dumped In Trash Bag In Lebanon
A baby girl was given a second chance at life after a heroic dog pulled her from the dump and brought attention to her. According to the National News, a baby girl was dumped in a black plastic trash bag near the city of Tripoli. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Tadmouri License: CC BY-SA 3.0 A stray dog noticed the baby and scooped up the trash bag in his mouth and started carrying her around. Thankfully, a Good Samaritan heard the baby crying from the bag in the stray dog’s mouth and immediately sprung into action. While it’s unclear...
