A Man Received a Precious Pigeon from His Dad Who Became His Best Bud
Meeting someone that complements your personality and improves your life is a gift you must always be thankful for. It’s rare to create genuine connections with others. Sometimes you’ll find that with a person, and there are instances that you’ll feel it with an animal. The internet has countless proofs of animals building the sincerest friendships with humans. Pets, foster babies, and rescue animals appearing in your life will bring you happiness. There are others that you never planned on having, but they surprisingly...
Register now for Maddie’s Insights: 5 Domains of Animal Care
Join Dr. Kat Littlewood for the “Five Domains of Animal Care.” The Five Domains Model is a holistic and structured framework for gathering together well-being indicators and assessing animal well-being. Maddie’s Fund® Director of Outreach and Research, Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB will host this 60-minute webcast on Thursday, May 11 at 12:00PM PT/ 3:00PM ET. Animal well-being represents how an animal experiences their life. It characterizes the overall mental experiences of an animal and is a subjective concept that...
A Dog with 33 Pounds of Fur Was Given a Makeover After Rescuers Found Him in a Barn
Dogs require regular grooming sessions for sanitary and health purposes. Pet parents can groom their babies themselves, but they can also opt for a professional groomer. Most importantly, if the dog has a long coat, their fur requires trimming every four to six weeks. Heavy amounts of fur can lead to matting, which is a root cause of several complications. Your dog can acquire bacteria, hot spots, infections, and scars, and it also affects the blood circulation on the skin. Moreover, knots of fur can be painful resulting in discomfort and...
Baby Penguin Got Lost in The Crowd Due to Its Curiosity
Gratifying curiosity is natural for toddlers — both humans and animals. It’s normal for children to question everything they see in their surroundings. Sometimes they will focus on one object until they lose interest in it. Kids would really go anywhere to find answers. Every day is a mini adventure, especially when it’s their first time on Earth. The earlier years are the best time to hone their social, physical, emotional, and cognitive skills. It’s the safest way to satisfy their curiosity about various objects that...
Stray Cat That Was Frozen and Near Death Survives, Despite Poor Odds
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 had always fed the outside feral cats, in addition to our own litter of six cats. One freezing day outside my home office, there sat a grey and peach tortie. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / LINDA HARRISON I called my wife, and she came in with a blanket to try and catch her. She figured she would run, but she didn’t. She was frozen and near death. We brought her in and my wife named her...
Pitbulls Form Sweet Bond At The Shelter To Comfort Each Other
Different dog breeds tend to put people in a particular frame of mind automatically. Some are thought of as being cute and cuddly, and others as aggressive and dangerous. Pit bulls are one breed that often has a negative image. They are thought of as being dangerous and aggressive, but that isn’t always true. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Many people with a pitbull in their family say they are the kindest and sweetest all they have ever had. Even still, there are some owners who treat the dogs aggressively, using them as fighting dogs or...
Puppy Born With Cleft Palate And Bad Eye Finds A Family Who Accepts Him
Puppies are so adorable and cute. They’re little fluffy balls of joy. Every puppy is a special gift to this world. However, sometimes some puppies come into this world needing a little extra attention. Sadly, not all puppies with medical issues get the help or attention they require. But there was one puppy who got very lucky in those regards. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo According to The Dodo, Kane is an American bully pup who is living his best life with his family. However, that wasn’t always his life. In fact, when he was first...
Fiber Artist Creates 3D Felted Wool Dog Portraits For Pet Owners
Pet memorabilia serves as a tangible reminder of the special bond and memories shared with a pet. It provides comfort to pet owners who have lost their furry friends and helps them to feel close to them even after they have passed away. It can also act as great decor for those with living pets. Pet memorabilia allows pet owners to celebrate and honor the life of their pets. It can include items such as photographs, paw prints, collars, and toys that hold sentimental value. It can also be something creative, like a 3D felted wool portrait of...
Family Adopts Adorable Puppy And Are Surprised By What He Grows Up To Look Like
The concept of beauty is subjective, and what one person considers ugly, another may find charming or endearing. Additionally, people may be drawn to so-called “ugly” animals for a variety of reasons. For example, some people may appreciate the uniqueness and distinctiveness of these animals, and find them interesting or even cute because they are different from what is considered conventionally attractive. Others may find their perceived ugliness to be endearing or amusing, and enjoy their quirky and eccentric personalities....
Dog Sniffs Out “1 In 22 Million” Kidney Donor For His Owner
Dogs are often referred to as man’s best friend, but they can also be seen as angels in many ways. Dogs have a special ability to bring joy and happiness into people’s lives, and their unconditional love and loyalty are truly remarkable. They can sense when their owners are feeling down and will do everything they can to comfort and protect them. This unwavering devotion and selflessness are what make dogs so special and angelic. Photo: Pixabay/Patrick They are always there for their owners, no matter what, and can sometimes even...
Dog Convinces His Owner To Keep His Beloved Stuffed Rabbit In Adorable TV Commercial
2012 occasionally feels like a lifetime ago, but more often than not, it feels like it was just yesterday. It was a significant year for many reasons, including the many predictions that the world would end that year. Among the many things that people might remember from 2012 is the Thinkbox commercial featuring Havery the pup and his favorite stuffed rabbit. Photo: YouTube/tnbizkidz The commercial was a big hit and Havey quickly rose to stardom for his class act performance. In 2015, Thinkbox TV wrote about the 2012 advertisement, saying:...
How to Help Pets Get Over Car Anxiety
While some pets eagerly anticipate car rides, for others, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Unfortunately, car anxiety in pets is a common problem that pet parents face. Pets that experience car anxiety often display behaviors such as crying, shaking, or vomiting when they’re in the car or even when they are near it. The good news is that with a little bit of patience and their favorite Freshpet treats, most pets can overcome their car anxiety. What causes car anxiety in pets? It’s not uncommon for some pets to...
Get Inspired With 5 Must-See Webinars!
We’ve been offering webinars galore in 2023. They’re on so many of the critical topics relating to the work at hand of keeping families together, and pets alive, while focusing on the humans who are at the very heart of animal welfare. Here are five you don’t want to miss—and stay tuned for more, more, more! We’ve got some incredible, super inspiring, and very actionable webinars planned for the coming months. Crisis Sheltering for Pets: Keeping People and Pets Together There are times when someone...
Can Dogs Eat Bread?
As you prepare a meal with your dog nearby, you may wonder if dogs can eat bread. If it’s plain white or wheat bread, a small piece is safe, as long as your dog doesn’t have any wheat allergies. Avoid breads with toppings or additional ingredients, such as raisins, onions or garlic, which are common in breads and toxic to dogs, says Dr. Nicole Savageau, who works with mobile veterinary service The Vets. “Additionally, some dogs may have sensitivities or allergies to certain grains or ingredients commonly found in bread. It...
Treating Seasonal Dog Allergies the Easy Way
Seasonal allergies in dogs have traditionally been hard to deal with. PointPet supplements can help target allergy symptoms at the source and provide your dog with relief. Itchy eyes. Runny nose. Constant sneezing. You know seasonal allergies aren’t fun, but did you know they can affect your dog too? Dogs can be allergic to the same things as humans, and seasonal allergies in dogs can have terrible symptoms. The good news is relief is easier than you might think! Dog Allergies Are Similar to Human Allergies Some dogs get allergies...
Man Rescues Abandoned Golden Retriever And Shows Her What It’s Like To Be Loved
Life’s not fair. It’s something that’s often told to kids and grownups alike, but that sentiment also extends to the animal kingdom. Anyone who works in animal rescue can tell you that life truly isn’t fair for the stray, neglected, and abandoned animals that are out there. Just take Lucy, for example. Photo: YouTube/The Asher House The golden retriever was found in someone’s back yard and no one was claiming her as their own. Thankfully, someone got in touch with Lee Asher of The Asher House in Estacada, Oregon...
The Coolest Ring Bearer in Town is a Cat with His Classy Car Entrance
Adopting a pet means an additional family member at home. They could either be a sibling or like your own child. Since they are family members, pet parents automatically include them in everything that happens in their lives. The animal has a special space during occasions — effortlessly becoming an event highlight. All eyes are on them, especially when dressed for the occasion. That’s why it’s always a great decision to have a pet as a family member. They make the usual events even more memorable. Although they can cause...
Lonely Rescue Horses Find The Friendship They Need At New York Sanctuary
Back in July of 2017, the Mockingbird Farm Sanctuary in Byron, Ny stepped up to rescue a 29-year-old Suffolk Punch mare who’d been living all alone for years. The sanctuary shared about the rescue on Facebook, explaining that Gidget’s owner could no longer care for her and hadn’t been able to for a long time. In an interview with GeoBeats Animals, the sanctuary owner shared that Gidget once lived with several other horses but his owner sold or rehomed them one by one until just Gidget was left. Thankfully, Mockingbird Farm...
Man Drives Hours in a Snowstorm to Rescue Dog on Death Row
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! Our hearts were broken when we lost our 10-year-old Scottie to Cushing’s disease. Even though we had a beagle, Roxy, and a rescue Catahoula, we still felt there was a hole in our little family. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / SARAH BRILEY BABCOCK One afternoon, my husband came across a picture on Facebook of a 3-year-old Catahoula dog named George that was facing his last days in a kill...
Puppy Finds Happiness After Being Dumped At A Shelter In A Cardboard Box
Life isn’t always easy when you are a puppy. It should be, but not everybody cares for puppies in the same way. Many people who work for animal shelters and rescues realize that puppies need help on occasion. This was seen recently at the Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac, Serbia. Photo: YouTube/Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac, Serbia The rescue shared on YouTube that surveillance cameras caught a man running up to the shelter with a headlamp on his head. It was after hours, and he dropped a box on the ground and ran away. They didn’t...
