Shelter Staff Heartbroken Over Alcoholic Dog Suffering From Withdrawal
When a two-year-old Labrador mix named Coco arrived at the Woodside Animal Rescue Trust in the United Kingdom, staff had no idea what they were about to get into. The rescue took to Facebook to share about the dog. In the post, they explained that canine alcohol withdrawal was “a first for us.” Photo: Pexels/Tembela Bohle They went on to say that Coco required intensive care after arriving at the rescue over a month ago following the death of his owner. While many dogs suffer from separation anxiety following the death of their...
Meet ‘Tony Dawg’ – The French Bulldog That Loves To Skateboard
If you have a dog in your life, you have likely taught him some tricks. It may just be a simple command or basic obedience, but it is something they need to learn. Other people may take this to extremes, teaching their dog how to get them a drink from the refrigerator or perhaps to go through some elaborate routine. These tricks can entertain, but they have nothing on Cabbage. Photo: TikTok/@baic99999 Cabbage is a white French bulldog that has some serious skills. People everywhere love what this dog can do because he can skateboard like a...
Woman Builds “Cat Ceiling Heaven” For Five Cats Living In A Small Home
If there’s one thing we know about cats, it’s the fact that they love having their own space. In many cases, they make your space their space, but one cat owner found a way to give them their own location. Photo: YouTube/4 Ragdolls and 1 little Lady One cat mom, who goes on social media by 4 Ragdolls and 1 little Lady, was limited in how much space she had, although she had five cats to take care of. That is when she decided to look upward to give them their own space. She said it best when she described the math. They had five...
Malnourished and Frail Senior Cat Rescued From the Streets, Finds Home for ‘However Long He Has’
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! On one of our evening walks, a very emaciated but friendly kitty came up to us meowing. We felt so bad for him, we had to go to the store that instant and get him some food. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ANDREAS LISCHKA That night, I could not sleep because I couldn’t stop thinking about him. He had no tags, and I thought maybe he was someone’s missing cat and that’s why he...
New App Helps Find Lost Dogs By Scanning Their Nose Prints
Every dog is unique in their own way. As pet owners, we understand this. We also try to take advantage of that originality so we can locate them if they become lost. Perhaps they have a particular coloring or spot that makes them stand out, and we include that in our description if we have to post flyers. Photo: YouTube/Petnow Thanks to the work of a South Korean startup called Petnow, we may be able to locate our dogs easier, and it all has to do with their noses. Their work uses artificial intelligence to scan your dog’s nose, and...
How to Make Sure Your Dog is Getting Enough Exercise
Going for a walk, playing fetch, splashing around in the water: all pastimes dogs are known to enjoy. They’re also some activities you could enjoy together in April, which is National Canine Fitness Month. The celebration was created to encourage dog parents to exercise with their dogs and bond through this activity, as well as to bring awareness to fun exercise options. How can you make sure your pup is getting enough exercise, and what are some signs that she isn’t? Read on to learn more! How Much Exercise Does Your Dog Need?...
Meet the Largest Owl in the World — and One of the Most Endangered
Most people in the States assume that the Great Horned Owl is the largest of all owl species, but they’d be wrong. Sure, it’s considered the largest of all owls on this continent, but it is not, in fact, the largest of them all. To give you a bit of insight, there are roughly 250 species of owls in the world. They live on every continent except Antarctica, and who can blame them for not making it their home as well? Photo: Pixabay/ttt9191 Owls belong to a group of birds called Strigiformes. That group is divided into two smaller...
Sleeping Beauty’s Briar Rose Lives On, and She Wants to Meet You
Hello all! This is Briar Rose, a sweet domestic medium-hair kitty who’s not yet 3 years old. She’s currently living in a Virginia shelter waiting for her Prince (or princess) Charming to wake her from her slumber and whisk her away after a gentle kiss on the nose. This is her story: “I’m the beautiful Briar Rose. I do live up to my namesake from the movie Sleeping Beauty. I love to sunbathe, stretch out and snooze, and occasionally play with toys (especially ones that make that crinkle sound!). I also love to soak up...
Sweet, Shy Ashland is Slow to Warm Up but Once He Does, Look Out!
Meet Ashland! This is his story as told by him. He’s a 3-year-old chow/terrier mix that’s currently residing at the Friends of Homeless Animals Shelter in Aldie, Virginia, where he just can’t seem to catch a break on a forever home. “One look at my sweet face and my adorably silly ears, and I promise you’ll fall in love!” Photo: Friends of Homeless Animals I’m a sweet Southern gentleman who loves a nice stroll through the woods. I walk nicely with a harness and love exploring. I also love adventures...
Ricochet The Surfing Therapy Dog Passed Away At The Age Of 15
It’s always sad when we say goodbye to a dear friend. That is how many of us feel now that Ricochet the golden retriever has passed away. She was 15 years old at the end of her life, and during the time she was alive, she assisted in raising more than $1 million for charity. This included a donation of over 1 million bowls of food for sheltered animals. Photo: YouTube/Surf Dog Ricochet Ricochet was more than a therapy dog. She was trained as a therapy dog, but eventually, they found out that she had a most unusual talent. According to...
Mastiff Takes In New Backyard After Growing Up In A Small Apartment
There is nothing quite like having some extra space to run. We appreciate having elbow room as humans and dogs certainly appreciate extra space as well. Unfortunately, not all dogs have the opportunity to experience the extra space, and at times, they may be cramped in areas that are too small for their liking. Photo: TikTok/@bigazzdogzz That was the case for an English mastiff named Caesar. He had grown up in an apartment with his human, Brooke. As a big dog, he made the best of the small area but always wanted more. Caesar could experience...
Saving the Vaquita: Mexico Must Take Action to Preserve this Endangered Species
The vaquita, a small porpoise found only in the Gulf of California, is on the brink of extinction. There may be as few as eight of these animals left, The Guardian reports, and they cannot be captured, held, or bred in captivity. Unfortunately, the use of illegal gillnets to catch the totoaba fish, whose swim bladder is a delicacy in China, has caused many vaquitas to drown as well. The Mexican government has been slow to respond to this crisis, promising action but failing to follow through, The Associated Press reports. The Convention on...
How to Communicate Your Appreciation For Your Pet
Pets enrich our lives in so many ways – they’re trusted confidants, they give unconditional love, and they provide endless entertainment. If you’ve ever wondered how you can show your pet just how much they mean to you, you’re not alone. To help you out, we’ve come up with a list of some of the different ways how to show your pet appreciation. Learn their language One of the best ways how to show your pet appreciation is by learning how to ‘speak’ their language. Our pets use a combination of facial...
Jamie Lee Curtis Triumph Inspires Rescue Dogs to Dress Like Her
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Flightless Pigeon and a Chihuahua with Special Needs Built The Most Adorable Friendship
If you can find diamonds in the rough, then you can most certainly meet a friend during tough times. Those friends enter your life right exactly when you need them the most. It’ll be the foundation of your friendship, and from there you’ll know that they genuinely care about you. Also, it’s a vice-versa situation — you became their friend because both of you are vital to each other’s lives. Animals meet their best buds in a similar way, even when they are of different species. They build the most adorable...
Corgi Puppy Struggles To Breathe A Day After Being Adopted
A 3-month-old Pembroke/Welsh corgi mix named Cooper was rescued from an overcrowded shelter in Oklahoma by It Takes A Village Animal Rescue & Resources in Iowa. He received a clean bill of health on intake and was adopted a few days later. But that is just where his story begins. The following morning his new family awoke to find Cooper struggling to breathe. They rushed him to an emergency veterinary clinic where he was diagnosed with severe infectious pneumonia and immediately started on oxygen. Photo: It Takes A Village Animal Rescue...
A Little Fawn Lost His Way Home and Found Companion in a Loving German Shepherd
When a child gets separated from their parents in a public place, they have various options to find them. The kid could page themselves or ask for a staff or security guard for help. Young animals also go through a sudden separation, but it’s difficult to find their way back home. No one is there to page them, and they can’t easily approach other creatures, especially when predators are nearby. Sadly, it’s one of the root causes of why baby animals become orphans. They’re lucky enough if they get adopted, found by a...
The Animal Astrology Guide to Dogs and Cats
Many people rely on astrology to get insight into their own traits and personalities. You can also use animal astrology to better understand your four-legged friend’s behavior and temperament. The astrology signs for animals are the same as they are for humans. Here’s a breakdown of what makes your dogs and cats tick based on when they were born so you’ll know how to better care for them. Aries (March 21- April 20) The ram is a fire sign ruled by Mars and associated with energy, courage, and impatience. Aries animals are...
Can Dogs Eat Tuna?
Fish, itself, is not dangerous for your dog to consume. However, industrial pollution and toxins accumulate in fish, which makes them unsafe to eat. Large fish, such as tuna, can build up high levels of mercury over the course of their lifetime. Both fresh and canned tuna (or tuna in soft packets) rank among the top in high levels of toxins. Dogs fed tuna regularly are at risk for mercury poisoning. Tuna should be considered a treat and therefore, fed in moderation, advises Lissa Cannady, RVT, Hospital Manager for VCA. It is okay to feed your...
Hostile Senior Cat Transformed Into The Sweetest Kitty with The Help of a Foster Mom and His Forever Home
Wild and stray animals often resort to feral behavior whenever they feel threatened. And even when no danger is around, they respond aggressively due to trauma. This includes stray dogs and cats that are difficult to rescue when they show hostile behavior. They bark or go feral at the first sign of contact and will act like they don’t need your help. For this reason, you need to do a background check or observe the stray to determine the cause of its response. It’ll make the rescue mission easier, especially with a solution that...
