Orlando Animal Shelter Pleads For Help To Find Over 200 Dogs Homes
Animal shelters continue to take in surrendered and stray animals but are struggling to find adopters and fosters. Many shelters are overcapacity, and some are in crisis mode. There are only so many kennels, and adoptable dogs could be at risk of euthanasia due to lack of space and adopters. Shelters do all they can to encourage people in the community to adopt or foster to help save lives. Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) in Orlando, Florida, has over 200 dogs at the shelter and is in desperate need of help. The good boys and girls...
Your Dog and Cat’s Gut Health Microbiome – Why It’s So Important
You’re probably aware that gut health is key to your dog or cat’s overall well-being, but may need some guidance on understanding their microbiome and how to support it. How much do you know about your dog or cat’s gut health? A recent survey of cat and dog parents uncovered a disconnect between an awareness that gut health is important for the health of our animals, and an understanding of how to support and maintain it. Most animal parents know that gut health is essential for overall health, but don’t know about the...
The Best Biodegradable Poop Bag
Rachel Phelps, MBA, MPA, Dip. PDT, Pet Product Expert Rachel Phelps, “America’s Pet Parent,” is an award-winning writer, photographer and certified dog trainer. She manages the career of her internet celebrity dog Preston from PrestonSpeaks.com. She has three Westies, who think they are mini-humans, and a cat, who rule the house. Learn more at rachelphelps.com. Source:...
Dr. Kwane Stewart: “Kindness is a super power”
Dr. Kwane Stewart, veterinarian and co-founder of Project Street Vet recently spoke at the Weekly Community Conversations call. You’ll be inspired as he talks about his journey from private practice veterinarian, to contemplating leaving shelter medicine behind to walking the streets solo, helping the pets of the unhoused. After about 10 years at a private practice in the San Diego area, helping clients that could afford the majority of care, Dr. Stewart made the switch to shelter medicine and took a position as County Veterinarian at...
Adorable Pups on Their First Day at Work as Sheep Guardians
Aside from their contribution to the safety of humankind, dogs are also known for protecting other animals. They have great dedication and an impeccable sense of responsibility. Due to those qualities, dogs are employed as shepherds or livestock guardians. Farm animals such as goats, sheep, and poultry are their priority. A livestock guardian’s role is vital as they keep herds and flocks stay within a safe area. Dogs don’t allow them to stray away. Savage predators may suddenly appear — exposing the stray to immense danger....
“Hissy” Foster Kitten Mellows Out, Graduates to Nanny Cat for Other Fosters
The following story is a finalist in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers will receive $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. Voting runs through June 1. To read more stories and cast your vote, click here! Hissy Hazel arrived at my door in an Uber from the ASPCA on November 1, 2021. She was the next foster kitten I was supposed to socialize, and then send off to her forever home. Hazel had other plans. PHOTO: NORA FASANO After being hissy for 72 hours, a switch...
Kitten Was Nearing Death with Third Degree Burns, Now He’s Wearing Onesies in a Safe Home
The following story is a finalist in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers will receive $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. Voting runs through June 1. To read more stories and cast your vote, click here! Archie’s amazing recovery from third degree burns makes him pawsitively purrfect! Archie was surrendered to Headed For Furever Inc. at 10-weeks-old, weighing just over a pound. We were told that he had a few wounds from an allergic reaction to flea meds and...
Are Probiotics and Other Supplements Good for Pets?
According to Veterinarinas.org., in 2021 alone, pet owners spent more than $123 billion on their animals, including on vitamins and other health supplements. Despite the effects of inflation, people are still spending on their beloved pets. Where in the U.S. do pet owners spend the most on health supplements? The Special Reports team at Veterinarians.org teamed up with Honest Paws, one of the leading manufacturers of premium health products for pets, to find where in the U.S. pet owners spend the most. The first is a no-brainer and likely...
Kansas Animal Shelter Raises Money By Selling “Spicy” Photos Of Their Animals’ Paws
Desperate times call for desperate measures! If you’re in the United States, you likely realize that people are struggling with inflation and the current economic situation. Many animal shelters have been hit hard while trying to keep their rescue pets alive and well-cared for. Photo: Pexels/Matthias Zomer To help fund the care of rescue animals, many shelters turn to fundraising efforts and the Kansas Humane Society has come up with a brilliant campaign known as OnlyPaws. The rescue shared the idea of selling paw pictures on Facebook...
U.K. Man’s Neighbor Insists He Get Rid of Senior Dogs so Kids Can Play in His Yard!
People have a lot of gall all over the world, as evidenced by one U.K. couple whose neighbors are now demanding they get rid of the two dogs they inherited so that neighborhood kids can play in their yard. Yikes, talk about ballsy!!!!! So, as reported by The Mirror, a couple was left blindsided by their new neighbors’ demands just months after moving into their new home. Apparently, the folks in their neighborhood were totally cool initially, but things turned sour when one entitled mom decided to rock the boat. We’ll get to that...
What’s Required to Travel to Hawaii With Your Dog?
In order for pets to leave the Hawaii airport, there’s a multi-step process of showing proof of two rabies vaccinations and passing an OIE-FAVN (Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization) blood test measuring the response of the immune system to the rabies vaccine, after a 30 day waiting period. Then, you must meet specific island requirements. Following the state’s checklist ensures your pet won’t get stuck at the Hawaii Animal Quarantine Station. When should I start planning my trip to Hawaii with my dog? Plan early,...
St. Louis’s Gateway Arch Turns Off Lights in May for Migrating Birds
Living in a flight path can be a pain, what with all of the noise and wondering when a chunk of blue ice is going to come hurdling through the air and crash through your roof. But what if the flight path is one followed by birds rather than planes, and their passage is made more harrowing by manmade obstacles? As it turns out, residents of St. Louis are quite familiar with the cyclical comings and goings of birds and their need for safe passage, which is why each year in May, they go out of their way to aid our feathered friends following the...
How to Become a Pet Sitter
Professional pet sitting organizations like Pet Sitters International offer pet-sitter education and certifications that pet sitters like Doug Keeling of Bad to the Bone Pet Care can use to show how their service is top dog. © Doug Keeling Bad to the Bone Pet Care How do you become a pet sitter? What if you have no experience? We’ve got answers from some of the nation’s top experts. “You should take an inventory of your pet-care experience and knowledge,” says Beth Stultz-Hairston, president of Pet Sitters...
Deformed Puppy Surrendered To Michigan Shelter By Breeder Because She Was “Of No Use”
Millions of dogs are waiting in shelters across the country for a forever home. Some were found as strays while others were surrendered by their owners or a breeder who was unable to sell them. This is what happened to a five-week-old pit bull puppy named Ophelia. She was born with deformed paws on her hind legs and the people who bred her brought her to Michigan Animal Rescue League because she was “of no use” to them. Screenshot: TikTok @mi_animalrescueleague Puppies are supposed to remain with their mothers and littermates...
Fur Dad Cried Out of Happiness After Learning That They Can Adopt Their Foster Dog
Dogs have the ability to instantly win hearts due to their lovable personalities. Anyone can get attached to them even when you haven’t had pets yet. One look at those innocent eyes can make your heart skip a beat. Dogs also can determine if a human is going to be their best bud. Sometimes during adoption events, there are instances when a dog can attract a forever home. It’s as if they already know the person — that they’d be nice fur parents. For this reason, fostering can be quite difficult due to attachment. Dogs...
Brazil’s Green Energy Ambitions Clash with Endangered Macaw Habitat
The Lear’s macaw, also known as the indigo macaw or Anodorhynchus leari, is facing severe threats in Brazil, particularly in the northeastern region of the country, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reports. One of the significant concerns for the species is the construction of a wind farm in the region, which is causing controversy due to its potential impact on the endangered macaw. With over 90 percent of Brazil’s wind-power industry located in the northeast, the government aims to harness the strong winds for green-energy revolution,...
Facing a Space Crisis? Here Are 8 Ideas to Try Right Now!
The weather is warming and kennels are getting fuller. (No kidding, right?) Just to lay this on the table: we’re all of us working toward a future where space crises are rarer than they are today. One where most pets are in homes—foster homes, and supported in their family homes—leaving ample room in physical shelters for the pets who truly need to be there. These eight tips and ideas—plus a whole bunch of bonus extras—are aimed at helping mitigate a space crisis today, and preventing one tomorrow, as we...
4 Top Benefits of Turmeric for Dogs
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Help! My Puppy Doesn’t Want to Walk
Debbie DeSantis, BAH, CPDT-KA Debbie DeSantis, CPDT-KA, is an award-winning dog trainer and behavior specialist. In addition to working with shelter dogs, she shows her nationally-ranked obedience and rally dogs in competitions. Besides spending time with her five canine companions, she enjoys cooking. Source:...
Blind Senior Pitbull Gets Her Vision Back For The First Time Since Puppyhood
Backyard breeding is a sad reality that many dogs endure. Unless people refuse to purchase dogs from social media, Craigslist, flea markets, pet stores, etc., backyard breeding will continue to hurt innocent puppies and their parents. One sweet pittie named Hazel found herself being neglected for nearly a decade. People purchased her puppies, encouraging her owner to keep breeding her and neglecting her. It was a sad cycle, but she finally found her way out. The animal rescue Mr. Bones & Co., introduced Hazel to the public in a Facebook...
