Feline Trivia for Cat Lovers That Help Define Their Uniqueness
Cats are unique creatures that humans began incorporating into their daily lives when they started transitioning from nomadic hunter-gatherers to more stationary farmers, prompting the development of ancient civilizations replete with burgeoning food supplies in need of guarding. Since then, they’ve featured prominently in history by morphing from tolerated sources of pest control to companion animals while attaining revered status in different parts of the world. Here are 5 interesting facts about domestic cats that you probably never...
Experts Warn Dog Flu Is On The Rise In The U.S.
This year was tough in regard to cold and flu season, and it’s not even over yet! It seems that flu season isn’t just spreading far and wide for people, but for our pets as well. According to CBS News, dog flu cases are on the rise in some areas of the country and experts are warning pet parents to be on the watch for the symptoms. Photo: Pexels/Lisa Fotios According to the outlet, areas with a notable increase in canine flu cases include Philadelphia, North Texas, and Minneapolis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...
TSA to Public: Stop Sending Pets Through X-ray Scanners!
The TSA is reminding the public to please remove pets from their carriers before sending them through the X-ray machines used for detecting banned items or substances at security checkpoints. The reminder comes on the heels of several pets being subjected to the invasive screening process in recent months. Most were the result of folks simply not understanding that the animals contained within the carriers needed to be removed first before the carrier/kennel was sent through the scanning device. Others have been discovered after pet owners...
When Pregnant Cat is Abandoned, Neighbors Step in to Help
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! My wife and I are animal lovers. We had two Border Collies when we moved to Merced, California. Since then, our fur baby family has grown. We always have strays showing up at the house, or at least we thought they were strays. We had a cat with only three paws show up on our door step, so we felt better bringing him in and trying to find the owner. He became family. We rescued another so...
Scientists Explore Developing Canine-Inspired Androids for Better Bonding with Humans
According to a recent article in Science Daily, “Robots with social behaviors have been proposed as a potential solution to ease people’s loneliness and the challenges of aging. Given the difficulty of creating robots that behave like humans, and the known benefits of the bond between owners and their dogs, some researchers are exploring the possibility of developing dog-inspired robots that can form similar bonds with humans.” The article goes on to explain that the endeavor requires a deeper understanding of specific dog...
Clever Ways To Attract Birds To Your Garden
The seasons are about to change, and soon we’ll be able to enjoy more warm weather. But it’s not only people that thrive in less frigid seasons – ever noticed how quiet it is during winter? Birds are too busy shivering and surviving the cold winter days to bring life to a quiet neighborhood. This is especially true for garden birds. PHOTO: Unsplash/Richard Bell If you’re excited to hear them sing once again, why not try attracting the birds into your garden? You’ll be feeding them and making them happy, and in...
Road Trip With Your Dog Tips
The key to a successful road trip with your dog is planning and preparation. Here are some road trip tips to help you plan out your big canine-filled travel adventure. First, start with a basic checklist and then fill in the details. Plan your pet-friendly route. Find pet-friendly hotels, restaurants and places to visit with your pet, like hiking trails. Call and confirm they are pet friendly if you can as websites are not always updated. Also make a list of emergency vets along your route. Research local vaccination requirements and laws...
Beyond Obedience: Why Your Dog Needs Behavioral Training Too
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Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: March Community Conversations, senior dog grants, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. March Community Conversations are all about being open and inclusiveWith the Open Arms Challenge a little over a month away, now is the time to prepare. In addition to the dozens of resources available on the website, we have FOUR barrier busting centric Community Conversations during the month of March! Even if you are not participating in the Challenge, your organization can still benefit… Learn More National Shelter Programs SurveyGot a few minutes?...
Florida Proposes Bill To Ban Dogs From Sticking Their Head Out Car Windows
When driving along the road with dogs, it’s no secret that they love to stick their heads out the window and get some fresh air. There’s something joyous about the way they get so excited to take in the air and scenery. For dogs in Florida, that small joy may be a thing of the past since a proposed bill would make it illegal for dogs to stick their heads out of the car while it’s moving. Photo: Pexels/WW Under proposed Florida Senate Bill 932, it would be illegal to “allow a dog to extend its head or any other body...
Woman Spots Newborn Squirrel Struggling On The Ground And Welcomes Him In As A Pet
A tiny squirrel was given a second chance at life thanks to a Good Samaritan who uprooted her entire life to care for him. According to GeoBeats Animals, Ashley found Gordon in her driveway while taking out the trash back in August of 2021. It was evident that the tiny squirrel had fallen from a tree and was in separate need of some help. Photo: YouTube/GeoBeats Animals Unsure what to do, Ashely looked for local rehabbers to take the squirrel in. When that failed, she tried reuniting the tiny critter with his mom but that was also...
Cockatiel Does Yoga And Goes On Hikes With Her Favorite Human
When most people think of sweet and cuddly pets to own, they picture cats and dogs. Some people also branch into small rodents or bunnies, but few people think of birds. After all, they spend most of the time in cages, not cuddling or hanging out – right? As any true bird owner will tell you, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Birds, like cockatiels, require a lot of time, attention, space, and love. They might love being cuddled and doing stuff with their favorite people. They definitely form deep bonds with their...
Hiker Finds Three Abandoned Dogs On A Mountain And Sets Out To Save Them
According to The Dodo, a hiker named Veronica was exploring the Angeles National Forest with her dog when she noticed something unusual: Three large, black animals were scurrying around in the bushes. After getting a closer look, Veronica realized it was three large, black dogs that looked fairly malnourished. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo She tried wrangling the large dogs into her car to get them help, but they wouldn’t have it. They didn’t want anything to do with people, so Veronica left them some food and decided to return the next...
Dog Spends 500 Days In Shelter Before Finally Going Home With Her New Dad
No dog should have to spend its life in the shelter, but it’s a reality that many pups face. For a dog named Bonita, her lucky finally turned for the better after spending more than a year living in a kennel at the SPCA. Poor Bonita spent 500 days at the Niagara County SPCA, but she finally got to go home. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo In an interview with The Dodo, the SPCA’s event coordinator, Kimberly LaRussa, said that Bonita came to them as a stray. They had no idea what her background was like or where she came from, but they...
Defeated Dog Left Outside With All Her Belongings Waits For Family To Return
A poor pup sat outside, alone and longing for a family that would never show up. The dog was spotted by a Good Samaritan who called rescuers for help. The pup had been dumped in an empty lot along with all of her belongings, like some food and a blanket. Suzette Hall, founder of Logan’s Legacy dog rescue, shared about the rescue on Facebook. In the post, Suzeete said: “When you are dumped in a empty lot and you are just so exhausted from waiting for them to come back. Poor baby was just exhausted. She waited all day. She just...
German Shepherd Reacts To Finding 4 Tiny Kittens In His Bed
It’s no secret that dogs can be territorial about their space. When it comes to a dog’s bed, it’s often their space and no one should be allowed in it. Some dogs might aggressively try to protect their space, but Rocky the 2-year-old German Shepherd is incredibly gentle and understanding – even when his dog bed gets overrun by a litter of tiny kittens. Photo: YouTube/Rocky In a sweet video shared on Rocky’s popular YouTube channel, you can see the dog heading to his dog bed only to discover three tiny kittens...
What is a Whelping Box for Dogs?
Sandy Robins Sandy Robins is an award-winning multi-media pet lifestyle expert, published author, and writer whose work documents the wonderful relationship we have with our pets focusing on the latest trends and innovative ideas that can improve a pet’s general health and well-being and ultimately enhance the human-animal bond. She has a grand dog named Riley and is auntie to every dog in the neighborhood. Source:...
Cat With Cerebellar Hypoplasia Shows Joy With Adorable Foot Kicks
An adorable rescue cat has found a way to use “kickies” to communicate with his owner and it’s too cute! In an interview with The Dodo, Alison, the cat’s owner, said, “Butters expresses pretty much everything through his little kickies.” Photo: YouTube/The Dodo She added that he has different kicks for different things and she’s learned to tell them apart. She said, “He has his breakfast kickies and his supper kickies…He also has ‘pick me up’ kicks.” Butters...
Puppy Leaps From Car Into Oncoming Traffic And Lives To Tell The Tale
As dog owners, we do our best to give our pets the best. We like to spoil them and treat them well, and sometimes that includes letting them ride in the car right in the passenger seat! While it’s recommended that dogs are always secured in a moving vehicle with a safety restraint, many pet parents think it’s fine to let their pets free-roam in the car. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Unfortunately, there are countless reasons why it’s not a good idea to let your dog ride in a car without a seat belt, and that includes a...
Survey Shows Dog Owners Can Tell Their Pet’s Mood Based On Their Behavior
Who knows a dog better than anyone? Their owner, of course! As pet parents, we’re often hyper-attuned to our pets’ needs, and a recent survey suggests pet parents are even attuned to their dog’s moods. Photo: Pexels/Samson Katt The survey was conducted by OnePoll on behalf of the dog food company Ollie and shows that one-third of pet parents believe they can tell their dog’s mood based on his or her behaviors. According to SWNS Digital, OnePoll surveyed 2,000 dog owners and found that pet parents used a combination of...
