Woman Pretends She’s On The Phone And Name-Drops All Her Dogs Favorite Things
If you’ve spent much time on TikTok, you probably remember the trend a while back where people would make a fake phone call and record their dog’s reaction. The goal was to say words that your pup loves the most and name-drop his or her favorite things to see if they pick up on them. Many people have taken part in the challenge, but it seems it’s being revitalized thanks to a woman named Ciee. Photo: TikTok/@cierraazhane Ciee (TikTok user @cierraazhane) recently did her own version of the challenge where she pretended to...
Husky And Horse Play In The Snow Together For The Very First Time
A pained horse and a Siberian husky found an unusual way to bond: over their love of snow! Frosty a painted horse and Kaia a husky got to enjoy their very first snow day together and it did not disappoint. Photo: Reddit/u/Outside-Glove-1147 Reddit user u/Outside-Glove-1147 shared a video of the sweet encounter, saying: “Kaia (the husky) seeing her cousin Frosty (the horse) during their favorite time of the year.” “We couldn’t believe our eyes when they started having the zoomies together!” they added. Photo:...
Size Doesn’t Matter in Friendship: Cow and Cat Show the World that They’re Best Buddies
“A few months ago, I was talking to my mom on the phone, and she told me how Daisy and Major were buddies, and I knew instantly if I got this video, it would go viral. I recorded the video in the morning when I was milking the cow. Every morning the cat comes to see the cow and have a cuddle,” Brian, a 25-year-old student in Kenya, shared with Newsweek. Imagine that, a cat who loves cuddles. Often, we think of cats as mysterious and aloof creatures. However, in an Oregon State University study, it shows that cats can form bonds...
New Map Shows ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in More Than 330 Different Wildlife Species
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS, do not break down in typical environmental conditions. This has earned them the moniker “forever chemicals.” Found far and wide, they’ve been linked with health issues including immune system suppression, cancer, and increased cholesterol levels. A new study has shown just how broad their impact is, with hundreds of animals contaminated. The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a nonprofit research organization, has released an analysis of more than 100 recent...
The Most Common Disorder Among Cats is Gum Disease, and it’s No Laughing Matter
By this point in time, we all know that pets can and do suffer from dental problems just like humans. With February being National Pet Dental Health Month, it bears reminding cat owners that gum disease is the most common disorder among felines. Not kidney disease or obesity, the latter of which accounts for a startling 11.58 percent of medical issues among putty tats. According to the Daily Mail, veterinarians collected data from a random sample of 18,249 cats in the U.K. and gum disease topped the list as the most common disorder at 15.23...
Missing Cat Found 6 Years Later After Her Family Moved From London To Australia
Dealing with a missing cat is incredibly stressful. You can’t be certain if they’re ok or if you’ll ever see them again, and it’s easy to feel powerless in those situations. It’s a situation a British family of five found themselves in when their 18-month-old kitten, Tallulah, went missing back in 2017. Photo: Pexels/Charles Pragnell The kitten seemingly wandered freely from their London home and simply didn’t return one day. According to the New York Post, 45-year-old Lisa Gregory looked high and low for...
Good Samaritans Rescue Orphaned Raccoon Babies
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 were at the park next to where we live when we realized that a raccoon had three babies in the dumpster onsite. They were so young they hadn’t even opened their eyes. We left them alone not wanting to scare the mother into leaving them, but that night it began to rain. RACCOON. PHOTO: PIXABAY / EDBO23 I placed a tarp over the dumpster, and the next day, we came back to check. The...
Texans Want More Freedom to Raise Chickens in Residential Neighborhoods — At What Cost?
Rising egg prices have prompted one House Republican in Texas to file Bill 1191, the Chicken Freedom Act, in response to the affront on hard-working Texans’ pocketbooks. Filed by Briscoe Cain, R-District 128 (Deer Park), the bill is meant to amend Chapter 251 of the Texas Agriculture Code which deals predominantly with the protection/preservation of agricultural operations. The aim is to assert special protections for residents desiring to raise egg-producing hens on their property. The amendment states that “a political...
Critically Endangered Native Breeds in Ireland Labeled “Immediate Conservation Concern” May Be Getting Help
A proposal that could help revive critically endangered breeds of livestock native to Ireland is currently under review. Due to this, some of the Emerald Isle’s rarest breeds of farm animals could potentially see their numbers rise — but only if plans to save imperiled herds come to fruition. A report generated by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Fingal County Council has identified 20 native breeds of horse, cow, sheep, pig, and fowl as being of immediate conservation concern. Scant information is available on...
59 Shelter Dogs Get Fresh Start In Idaho, Thanks To You
Yesterday was a life-changing day for 59 at-risk shelter dogs. Billy the Kid, Clarissa, and dozens more were loaded onto a plane in New Orleans for a second chance at a forever home in Idaho. The Flight to Freedom touched down in Boise, Idaho and shelter staff and volunteers from Idaho Humane Society and Lake Lowell Animal Rescue rushed to greet them. Photo: Greater Good Charities One by one the dogs were carefully unloaded from the plane and carried to nearby vans to be transported back to the shelters. Dogs of all sizes, breeds, and ages...
Dog Brothers Hug Each Other After Being Dumped In High-Kill Shelter
Texas is notorious for its high-kill animal shelters, and getting placed in one as a dog with medical needs or of a certain breed is a near-certain death sentence. Two dogs, Apollo and Adonis, found themselves in that situation when their owner dumped them at a high-kill shelter. Photo: Facebook/A-Team ELITE Rescue Dogs While that might’ve been the end for them, Cindy Droogmans, the founder of the Long-Island-based A-Team ELITE Rescue Dogs, happened to come across them and offered them a second chance at life. In an interview with The...
Hungry Dog Interrupts Live Weather Report While Looking For Snacks
A hungry pup in search of some snacks found herself on live television when she attempted to get a treat from the weatherman. Little did she know, the weatherman was reporting a live segment! According to Global News, weatherman Anthony Farnell of Global Toronto has gained quite a reputation for himself, not just for his reliable weather forecasts, but for his adorable pup as well! Photo: YouTube/Global News In fact, Storm the Weather Dog has become so popular that Farnell even created a whole Instagram account dedicated just to her. While...
Neglected Husky Left To Be Euthanized Learns To Speak Up For Himself
A neglected husky has made an incredible transformation after being left for dead at the veterinarian’s office. Poor Ryker was abandoned by his former owner, who wanted nothing but for the dog to be euthanized. Thankfully, fate had other plans for Ryker and he’s now living his best life and speaking up for himself! Photo: YouTube/The Dodo In an interview with The Dodo, Hillary with Friends of Faye explained that Ryker’s owner surrendered him to the vet with a request to euthanize him. Thankfully, the veterinarian saw the...
Top 3 Mushroom Extracts for Senior Dogs and Cats
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3 Indoor Exercises for Dogs
Inclement can mean less time outside, so how can we tire a dog out without walking? Or play with a puppy indoors? Being inside with your dog doesn’t have to be dull. Check out these three boredom-busting activities: Train your dog indoors Mental exercise can be more tiring than physical exercise! Rewards-based training helps build skills, boost confidence and improve your bond with your dog. Teach puppies or brush up on life skills like: Check out this video if you need a visual: [embedded content] Find It is also a great skill to teach...
What’s New at the Vet’s Office
Your vet’s office is changing for the better! With the rise of telehealth doctors, there are now veterinarians that are leaning on virtual assistants to help support their practice. What is a Veterinary Virtual Assistant? Before we dive into how your veterinarian having a virtual assistant will benefit you, let’s go over what a virtual assistant actually is. A virtual assistant is someone who works remotely, and they have their own equipment. A veterinary virtual assistant (VA) provides a wide range of services...
Register now for My Dog is My Home’s Co-sheltering Virtual Conference
My Dog is My Home (MDIMH) is back with their annual C0-sheltering Conference, taking place virtually on March 21-23, 2023. Maddie’s Fund® is proud to sponsor this unique conference focused on how co-sheltering people and animals together fits into the wider struggle for a more just society. During the conference, you’ll hear inspirational stories of how companion animals provide safety & comfort and improve the physical & emotional health of people experiencing homelessness. You’ll also be able to network...
Massive Great Dane Adopts Tiny 1-Pound Rescue Kitten
Corbin the Great Dane has a thing for fostering kittens. In fact, he’s helped his human mama foster dozens of kittens in the past, but none have been quite like Potato. In an interview with The Dodo, Corbin’s mom, Karen, explained that Potato came to them as a tiny 1-pound rescue kitten. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo He was so small compared to the 160-pound dog, but Corbin was so gentle and nurturing, the two quickly formed a strong bond. As Potato grew, he began to really let his personality shine. He was comfortable with his Great...
Animal Protection Organization Sets World Record with Pet Vaccination Event
Vaccinating your pet is important for many reasons, including preventing disease and avoiding the need for costly treatments associated with preventable diseases. An animal organization in South Carolina got this message out to thousands of pet owners at a recent event, and set a record in the process. The Charleston Animal Society held VAX-A-PALOOZA earlier this month, an event at which pets received their shots and microchips for free. There was also a representative from Guinness World Records on hand to track their progress toward a goal:...
Rescuers Save Abandoned Dog Living In A Field Just Before The Winter Weather Sets In
Stray dogs are a sad reality of life. Around the world, many areas suffer from huge numbers of stray animals, and people are fighting every day to get them off the streets. Rescuers with DAR Animal Rescue in Greece regularly go out and care for local stray dog populations, rescuing the pups that’ve been abandoned and that need help. Photo: YouTube/DAR Animal Rescue Recently, they managed to save an abandoned, scared dog that was living in a field. Snow was starting to fall and they got to her just before the winter weather really set...
