7 Dog Hair Remover Products

With furry friends, hair has its way of finding its way … well … everywhere! The good news: There’s a dog hair removal tool for that. Lots of them, actually. So, if your pup is covering your life in more than kisses, try these products to win the hairy battle. ChomChom Pet Hair Remover For a reusable option, check out the ChomChom Roller Pet Hair Remover. This nylon roller goes back-and-forth like a handheld vacuum, gathering up pet hair. To clean it, simply release the button to empty the receptacle. $28.44 ChomChom...

    Posted On: Mar 18, 2023 | Category: ArticlesView Details

What’s so Special About Turkey Tail Mushrooms for Dogs?

For many centuries, Turkey Tail mushrooms have had a reputation for helping to bolster the immune system. There is increasing scientific evidence that these mushrooms can be useful as a natural, adjunct therapy for the human cancer patient. Now, it is becoming a natural therapy choice for pets with cancer. Research into Turkey Tail Mushrooms for Cancer Turkey Tail made a name for itself in 2012, when a study in dogs with cancer was published. Turkey Tail extract was able to help dogs suffering from the nearly always fatal splenic malignancy,...

    Posted On: Mar 18, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information Dog Information InformationView Details

This Redditor’s Mom Claims That a Lizard Greets Her with an Adorable Wave of Hello

Since the internet became more accessible to people, many have been discovering things about animals that they did not know before. Humans became more aware of animal behavior, especially how they can sometimes act most amusingly. Animals can often behave in a human-like manner which can shock you and effortlessly make you laugh. Those moments are always shared on social media, which comes from news outlets, pet owners, or rescue organizations. You’ll see dogs speaking verbally, cats drinking from water dispensers, monkeys welcoming...

    Posted On: Mar 18, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

A Dog Got Trapped in a Well for Hours and was Rescued by Firefighters

Taking your dogs outdoors is a fun experience, especially when you see them have the time of their lives. You’ll be smiling from watching them do zoomies and interacting with other dogs. However fun, danger still lurks around your fur baby. Accidents could happen at any moment, mainly in areas where they could easily get trapped. Individuals, rescue organizations, police departments, and firefighters have encountered such incidents a lot of times. Thankfully, they take quick action and save the animal even when the rescue operation...

    Posted On: Mar 18, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Custom Car Air Fresheners with Your Pet’s Face at the Click of a Button

Can’t get enough of your furry little love nugget? Always looking for ways to up your game when it comes to showing your love for them? There are a number of paths you could take to go about it, but a lot of them might break the bank. So, before you get carried away, you might want to check out some ideas that are within reach. That’s not to say you might not get some side-eye from your friends and family over your undying adulation for Biff or Pepper, but, hey, it’s your life, your pet(s), and your vehicle, so who cares,...

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Momma, I’m So Scared! Vet Tech Shows How Huskies Usually Behave When They Come to the Clinic

How much do you know about Huskies? Well, from watching these dogs on TV and movies, you would be very impressed with their wolf-life looks, intelligence, courage, and resilient spirit. Photo: YouTube/DogCastTv According to Petplan, they are the perfect dog for people who have an active lifestyle. That’s because, as you may already know, this dog breed were trained by Siberia’s indigenous Chukchi people to be sleigh dogs. And up to now, Huskies are the popular choice for rural transportation, sled-dog racing, expeditions, and...

    Posted On: Mar 18, 2023 | Category: Articles Dog Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Adoptable Johnny is the Young Rescue Lab You’ve Been Waiting For

Here’ssssssssssssssssssss Johnny!!! Greetings, future furever family! I’m a two-year-old neutered black Lab that came to Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue in central Arizona from another small rescue. I respond to my fabulous name, Johnny, and will gladly come to you when called. In fact, I’m hoping you do — over and over again. Maybe we can play fetch some time, where I could chase tennis balls, and you would throw them. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Photo: Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue I’m crate...

    Posted On: Mar 17, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Does Your Dog’s Diet Need A Spring Cleaning?

As we head into the warmer months, spring cleaning may be on your mind. Not only is this a great time to freshen up your living space, but it’s also the right time to freshen up your pet’s diet as well! If you’re considering making the switch to a clean dog food diet this spring, read on. How the change of season affects your dog’s diet Dogs may have been domesticated for tens of thousands of years, but the change of the season still instinctually impacts their diet. Believe it or not, outdoor temperatures and daylight...

    Posted On: Mar 17, 2023 | Category: Freshpet InformationView Details

Doggy Daycare May Be the Answer for Dogs with Separation Anxiety

So, your fur baby got used to you being around all day and is missing you now that you’re only working remotely part of the week or you’re back to the office/job site full time. That’s understandable. In fact, dogs that live in households with children can become depressed and even restive when summer break is over once the kids head back to school. This can lead to destructive behavior or incessant whining/howling that can drive your neighbors — or anyone within earshot — batty. It’s known as separation...

    Posted On: Mar 17, 2023 | Category: Articles Dog Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Pawsitively Thriving: Strategies for Work-Life Balance in Animal Welfare

[embedded content] Work-life balance is never easy for people who work in animal sheltering, and increased lengths of stay and high staff turnover have only made the job more challenging. As you support the people and pets in your community, caring for yourself and your teams can feel like a secondary goal. Listen to this webinar recording featuring Lindsay Hamrick, Director of Shelter Outreach & Engagement with the Humane Society of the United States, to learn why work-life balance can be difficult in animal welfare and practical tips...

    Posted On: Mar 17, 2023 | Category: Human Animal Support Services InformationView Details

Scientists Find Genetic Difference In Dogs Living Near Chernobyl Compared To Other Dogs

It’s hard to believe it’s been over 35 years since the Chernobyl disaster took place. That disaster cost the lives of thousands of people due to radiation exposure, but it also had other effects. People were evacuated from where they lived near Chernobyl after the disaster occurred. Much of the wildlife in the evacuation zone was also affected severely. Photo: Wikimedia Commons License: CC BY-SA 4.0 Interestingly, some dogs managed to survive the disaster and still live in the area of Chernobyl. Of course, any dogs that were pets...

    Posted On: Mar 17, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Is My Dog Happy?

Everyone wants a happy, content furry family member. Happy dogs. Happy times together. How do we know if our dog is happy, and what is happiness for them? Veterinarian behaviorist and researcher, Dr. Niwako Ogata, at Purdue University, defines happiness as  overall “wellbeing.”  Three major components of wellbeing — emotional, cognitive and physical wellness — must be considered, she says, to answer, ‘Is my dog happy?’ Signs that a dog is happy Emotional and cognitive components often do a better...

    Posted On: Mar 17, 2023 | Category: ArticlesView Details

4 Key Tips for Better Dog Hygiene

Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...

    Posted On: Mar 17, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information InformationView Details

Not Sure When Your Rescue Pet’s Birthday Is? Celebrate their Adoption Day!

If your best bud is a rescue pet, you likely don’t know when their birthday is. For a lot of folks, this wouldn’t matter, but for some, they’d actually like to know so that they can celebrate the passage of each year with a certain amount of fanfare. If this sounds like you, here’s an idea you might be able to get on board with. Celebrating Adoption Day The day you adopted your pet and made them a part of your family is one that can be observed in place of their real birthday. The cool thing is, no matter how they came...

    Posted On: Mar 17, 2023 | Category: Articles Cat Information Dog Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Senior Chihuahua Tucks Himself Into Shelter Bed Every Night Like His Former Owner Used To

Being a senior dog in an animal shelter is tough. They’re often overlooked and chosen last, and they might be forced to live out their golden years in the shelter or a foster home if they’re lucky. Many senior dogs are surrendered to shelters in rough conditions due to years of negligence or abuse, and for those dogs, the shelter might mean a bit of relief from their suffering. Photo: Pexels/Luis Quintero However, some senior dogs end up in the shelter after spending years with a great family. Maybe the family had to move or...

    Posted On: Mar 16, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Gentle Rottweiler Plays Tug Of War With Feisty Magpie Bird

Rottweilers are often stereotyped as being aggressive and brutal dogs that should be kept away from small children or other animals. However, those who are familiar with the breed know that they can really be giant teddy bears deep down. According to the American Kennel Club, a rottweiler is known as “a gentle playmate and protector within the family circle.” Photo: TikTok/@windsorau One rottweiler who fits that description perfectly is Jack. TikTok user @windsorau regularly shares videos of Jack and his unusual BFF on TikTok....

    Posted On: Mar 16, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Kitten Rescued in North Hollywood Gets Movie Star Name

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! Early September 2014, I was heading home from a meeting with colleagues in North Hollywood. I was offered a ride, but on that night, I just felt like walking. I was passing some funky apartments on Cahuenga when I heard the unmistakable sound of a kitten crying out. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / TAMSIN BAKER I went toward the sound and found a tiny kitten, under a fence in the driveway of one of...

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Lion Kings No More: The Web Mourns Brothers Taken Out by Younger Rivals

Sad news out of Africa after it was reported that two lion brothers who ruled the Serengeti National Park were reportedly “assassinated” by younger lions in a coup attempt that apparently succeeded. Photo: Pixabay/Alexas_Fotos The two males were reportedly 12 years old at the time of their deaths. One of them was famously known as Bob Jr., in honor of Reggae singer Bob Marley. According to Fredy Shirima, a Serengeti conservation officer, the rivals who killed Bob Jr. wanted to overthrow him. Photo: Pixabay/herbert2512...

    Posted On: Mar 16, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Cat Steals The Show During Orchestra Performance In Istanbul

Cats have a mind of their own. They tend to do what they want, whenever they please. It’s part of why we love them so much. An audience in Istanbul, Turkey recently got to witness that firsthand when a curious feline stole the show during an orchestra performance. Photo: YouTube/The Black Cat The CRR symphony orchestra was performing at Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall when the feline hopped on the stage and started strutting around. The cat had a mind of his own, but no one seemed to mind too much. As you can see in the video below,...

    Posted On: Mar 16, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Sweet 3-Month-Old Kitten, Reggie, is a Paws-On Type of Guy Who’s Ready for Adoption

Are you thinking about adding a furry family member to your unit? This handsome boy is named Reggie, and he’s 3 months old. He was found as part of a litter discovered behind a hair salon in southern Arizona. He’s both spunky and sweet. He loves toys of many kinds, likes to give kisses, and will climb his person for cuddles. Photo: SACatRescue When it comes to playtime, Reggie’s a very “paws on” type of guy who would do well with a kitten or cat friend to play with and help him continue to learn his manners....

    Posted On: Mar 16, 2023 | Category: Articles Cat Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details