Cat Shelter Goes Viral For Its “Nice Or Naughty” Feline Of The Week Series
A California-based cat shelter has gone viral for its hilarious “nice or naughty” feline of the week series. Heaven on Earth Perry’s Place in Los Angeles, California started sharing the series on social media and it wasn’t long before it gained traction and captured attention from people around the world. According to Fox News, Toni Barrett, the development manager for Heaven on Earth Perry’s Place, explained that the staff got the idea for the series from a TikTok user known as Pot Roast’s mom who labels...
Runaway Husky Escapes Family And Walks 10 Miles To Her Old Shelter
When a friendly husky mix escaped her new family and took off, no one was sure where she was headed. You can imagine the surprise of everyone when the runaway dog, Bailey, not only turned up at her old shelter but rang the doorbell to get inside! Bailey lived at the Animal Rescue League of El Paso in Texas before she was adopted by a family that lived 10 miles away. Sadly, shortly after she was adopted, Baiely darted from her new family and escaped. The rescue put out a plea on Facebook asking anyone who spotted Bailey to call about it....
Runaway Dog Rescued After She Settled Down In A Flowerbed For Some Hot Soup
A runaway rescue dog managed to be rescued for a second time after she was spotted resting in a flowerbed in Pennsylvania. Rescuer Nicole Asher of Buddha Dog Rescue & Recovery shared about Ella and her rescue on Facebook. In the post, Asher recalled how the dog was found in Malvern, Pennsylvania “curled up in a ball, in a flower bed, wet, dirty and shaking.” A concerned citizen named Karen happened to spot the dog and knew she needed to do something to help. She called the rescue and put some warm chicken soup out for the dog...
Woman Rescues Skittish Dog Who Finds Comfort In Her Husband’s Arms
When Sarah spotted a stray dog in the woods near her farm, she knew she had to do something to help. However, catching the massive dog wouldn’t be easy. The poor pup was so skittish, she wanted nothing to do with Sarah and darted off into the woods. According to The Dodo, Sarah chased the dog through the woods, across a creek, and around the farm for some two hours before her husband showed up to help. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Miraculously, the dog quickly took to Sarah’s husband and allowed him to approach her and pick her up. As...
Animal EMT Rescues Puppy Trapped In Car Axle
A puppy trapped in a car axle not only managed to be rescued but she went on to find a loving forever home. The 14-week-old puppy named Gracie was running for her life when she managed to wedge herself into the axle of a car. Photo: Pexels/Matheus Bertelli The Arizona Humane Society shared about Gracie on Facebook, explaining that she’d “wedged her way on top of the rear axle of the undercarriage of a car after being chased by two large dogs.” Thankfully, Dan, an AHS Emergency Animal Medical Technician, was able to coax her...
Rescue Cat Goes To Work With Dad At A Museum Every Day
A rescue cat in Wilmington, Delaware has given “take your pet to work day” a whole new meaning. The orange tabby cat was rescued back in 2009 and has been going to work with his dad ever since! The cat, Dude, was rescued by Chris who just so happens to be the facility director at the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo In an interview with The Dodo, Chris explained that he found Dude back in 2009. The stray feline was outside the museum by a dumpster when Chris approached and the cat made himself at...
Strangers Run To Help Dogs Escape Fire At Doggy Daycare
When a doggy daycare in Seattle caught fire, a group of strangers ran to assist the dogs and staff to get everyone to safety. The Dog Resort in the Lake City neighborhood of Seattle sadly caught fire in early February in the middle of a work day. Photo: Pexels/Josh Fields While many people would mind their business or stand by and call 911, neighbors surrounding the daycare noticed what was happening and sprung into action. In an interview with The Washington Post, Kenny Robinson said he was working at his office next door to the daycare when...
How To Build Trust With Your Dog
In order to build trust with your dog, you must be trustworthy. What does this mean? It means you are consistent and therefore predictable. You are kind and understand that dogs have emotions and express them through behavior. You are aware of your own emotions and behavior while interacting with your dog. Looking to build trust with your own dog? Want to show her you have her back? Follow these seven steps. 7 ways to build trust with your dog Learn dog body language. Observation is key to learning how to read dog body language, and this...
Flight Crew And Passengers Honor Service Dog On Her Final Flight Home
A revered service dog recently made her final flight after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Kaya is a 9-year-old German Shepherd who was trained to help veterans with mental health challenges. Photo: Twitter/@ctlyle1 Sadly, she recently took her last flight with Southwest Airlines in Texas. The company shared about it on Instagram, saying: “We were honored to fly our loyal friend and hero, @kayalyle, home to rest after a lifetime of hard work. Throughout her career, Kaya flew with us over 250 times to help establish the PAWS Act...
Clicker-Trained Sheep Performs Tricks Like A Dog
A clicker-trained sheep living in the United Kingdom is making a name for himself thanks to his impressive performances. According to SWNS, Flause the one-year-old Dutch Spotted Sheep was clicker trained by 26-year-old trainer Millie Clark. Photo: YouTube/SWNS Clark works as a one-to-one farm tutor at Yew Tree Farm School in Sittingbourne in the UK, but she’s never met an animal like Flause before. While most trainers use clicker training for dogs, Clark noticed the young sheep took to the positive reinforcement training better than...
Cat Refuses To Leave Rescuers Who Saved Her From Earthquake In Turkey
Rescue efforts in Turkey and Syria are still in full force following the massive Kahramanmaras earthquake that hit the region on February 6th, 2023. The earthquake has taken the lives of some 41,000 people and counting, but among the lucky survivors is a tenacious feline who has a fire crew to thank for her survival. Photo: Flickr/USAID U.S. Agency for International Developm According to Fox 5, members of the Mardin Fire Department were responding to the earthquake when they came across a cat in the rubble. Fittingly, they named the rescue...
How to Massage a Dog to Poop
As a pet parent, you’ve probably become accustomed to discussing all things poop. While there are many natural options for treating and managing constipation in dogs, massage therapy is a hugely impactful modality for helping your dog poop. How to massage a dog to poop A pet trust is better than a will if you want to be certain your last wishes for your dog are legally enforceable and specific © Anchiy/Getty Images Here are 4 tips for at-home massage techniques for helping your dog to poop: Less is more. Don’t massage your...
Some of Them Nest in Cacti, And Other Fun Facts About Owls
In the month of February, you may hear a lot about “Superb Owls”. They are pretty superb, just as exciting as a halftime show, really. There are more than 200 species of owl, ranging in size from five to 28 inches tall, with wing spans between one and six-and-a-half feet. They can also live just about anywhere, from tundra to woodland and rainforests. They may be missing from Antarctica, but living on all the other continents is fairly superb, too. Read on to learn some interesting facts about these birds. They’ve Been...
Playing Tug-Of-War Can Be Fun & Beneficial For Dogs
Tug-of-war has been played by people for thousands of years, but the natural stars of the game are…dogs. It may come as no surprise as dogs are athletic and love to play. The game is simple and typically involves a rope and two or more players. Some people take the game to the next level by participating in world tournaments that involve numerous rules and regulations. Dogs on the other hand are happy to grab a toy, stick, or the sock out of your hand for a battle of strength. Photo: Pexels/Christoph Sixt Tug, as it is referred to by...
Learn What Ingredients Address Common Pet Health Concerns
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...
How Does a Meatless Diet Measure Up for Your Dog?
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...
3 Dog Beers Your Pup Will Love
Whether you’re celebrating or just relaxing after a long day with your pooch by your side, cracking open a non-alcoholic dog brew is a great way to relish your companionship and enhance that human-canine bond. Here is what you should look for in beer for dogs: It is made specifically for dogs It has no alcohol No added carbonation Does not include hops Here are Dogster’s favorite dog brews and why your dog will slurp them up: The original dog beer innovator Bowser Beer is made from human-grade meat and malt barley. Dogs have been...
Estate Planning For Pets: What To Do
Not many people like to talk about death. But if you died today, who would take care of your pets? Do you have a plan? Experts say having an estate plan for your pets — a will for your dog or a pet trust — isn’t morbid or only for the wealthy; it’s smart — and could even save their life. “It’s imperative to have a plan for your pets. If you leave their care to chance, you don’t know where your pets may end up — which could include a shelter,” says attorney Jennifer Cona, founder and...
Woman Tries to Win People’s Sympathy on Reddit Regarding an Issue with Money and a Dog
Dogs must not be adopted out of whim because they are adorable and a great source of joy. Before making a decision, you should assess your current lifestyle and household. Will a dog thrive well in your environment? Are your kids or elders prepared for them? More importantly, do some background research about the breed you plan to adopt. It’s also best to consider if the dog will be child-friendly. Having an infant at home should be vitally considered to ensure safety and avoiding regrets about the adoption. A lot of dogs need a home,...
Vet Says There’s Nothing to Be Done for Seriously Injured Kitten, Human Won’t Give Up on Him
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! Hi, my name is Smeagol. I was a baby kitten sitting on the edge of the road. My mouth hurt so bad, I was so hungry, I didn’t care about the cars and motorcycles speeding right by me. Suddenly, a car stopped, and a human picked me up and put me inside. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ADINA VOICU She knew something was wrong because I didn’t run away when she drove past. So she went...
