Saved from the Streets of Mexico, Mia the Rescue Cat Needs a Forever Home
Just like people, some animals just seem to have a harder time of it than others. Take Mia, a rescue cat saved from the streets of Mexico a day before she gave birth to her babies. She approached her now foster mom meowing loudly as if asking for help. She was taken to the vet and, as it turned out, she was having trouble delivering her kittens, so the vet helped her welcome two healthy boys. They’ve been adopted, and now it’s mama’s turn! Photo: SACatRescue Street Cats Mia is said to be very laid back, chill, and sweet. She...
African Serval Cat Found Wandering Missouri Farm Sent to Rescue Sanctuary
It was a crazy day recently in Ava, Missouri, when a family discovered an African serval cat prowling around on their farm in the Ozark Mountains. They noted that they’d seen a lot of strange things over the years, but nothing like a cat that calls arid grasslands halfway around the world home. Eventually, the animal wandered into a live trap designed for releasing critters after they’ve received medical attention or for relocation purposes. Photo: YouTube/Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge African Serval Cats Widespread in...
Wild Fox Befriends Cat In Adorable Viral Video
Cats and foxes seem like two of the same, but it’s rare that we see them interact. They’re both sly and cunning, playful and adorable. Yet, they’re different species and they likely rarely cross paths in a meaningful way. Photo: Instagram/@aliihsanozturk.65 However, a wildlife photographer managed to capture a sweet exchange between the two animals and you have to see it to believe it. Turkish wildlife photographer Ali ihsan Öztürk (@aliihsanozturk.65) shared a video of a cat and a fox hanging out on Instagram and...
Dog Heartbeat Toys Could Actually Be Quite Beneficial for Pets
Are you a new puppy owner or do you have a dog that suffers from anxiety? A heartbeat toy might be just the answer to lull your pup to sleep or reduce stress and anxiety in adult dogs. So, what’s a heartbeat toy? It’s similar to wrapping a ticking clock in a towel and placing it in the box or kennel your puppy sleeps in to soothe it to sleep, only they come in the form of cute, plushy, teddy bears, bunnies, puppies, sheep, and other adorable stuffed animals. Photo: Pixabay/Pexels Heartbeat Toys To put it simply, a heartbeat toy is...
Italian Nonna Mesmerizes Kitten By Talking With Her Hands
Kittens are absolutely adorable and so fun to play with. One thing they all seem to love is attacking moving fingers and hands. You can simply hold your hand up and a kitten will lunge for your fingers. Perhaps it’s part of their natural predatory drive, or maybe they just want to have fun. Either way, it can make an easy game to play. Photo: Instagram/@myprideandducks One kitten owner learned that the attack-the-fingers game isn’t just something cats play when you’re ready for them, but they can mistake casual, everyday...
Suzuki is a Goofy Shelter Favorite Waiting for Someone to Snatch Her Up
You have got to love Suzuki! This sleek, though slightly plump, black-and-white pibble is just under three years old and purrs like a kitten (ok, maybe not like a kitten). She’s a sporty model with plenty of get-up-and-go and will keep you active and on the move – for a little while before nap time, at least! Features include soft fur, perky ears, and a million-dollar smile. Plus, Suzuki can go from zero (nap) to 60 (playtime) in a flash! Suzuki runs all day on just kibble and a few treats, so the cost of fuel won’t break...
The Puppy Bowl is Back for 2023
It’s time for the most adorable sporting event you’ll ever see: the Puppy Bowl. Brimming with oodles of puppy energy, the TV event is a Puppy Bowl Super Bowl spotlighting the tireless work of shelters and rescues across the country, as well as showcasing some very sweet adoptable pets. Here’s everything you need to know about this feel-good puppy love fest: What channel is the Puppy Bowl on? Puppy Bowl XIX airs on Animal Planet and streams on discovery+. It’s a three-hour TV event. What time is the Puppy Bowl? The...
Pallas’s Cats Discovered in Eastern Nepal for the First Time Ever
Breaking news: Pallas’s cats have been reported on Mount Everest in eastern Nepal for the first time on record! Not hip to the specifics of this particular creature? The Pallas’s cat, also known as the manul, is a small gray wildcat with long, dense fur. Adapted to the chilly climate in its native range, it has been recorded across the Caucasus, Iranian Plateau, Hindu Kush, parts of the Himalayas, Tibetan Plateau, Altai-Sayan region, and the South Siberian Mountains. But it’s never been seen in eastern Nepal. Photo:...
5 Fur-tastic Dog Themed Valentine Cards
Annie Butler Shirreffs Annie Butler Shirreffs has worked in the pet industry for 20 years and is currently the senior editor of Catster and Dogster magazines. A cat lover since she was a little girl, she has always had feline friends in her life. She and her husband share their Southern California home with their four cats, Agatha, Alastair, Jack and Mathilda, and an ever-changing clowder of foster kittens, all of whom enjoy being testers for cool, new products. Source:...
Woman Dives Into “Turbulent” River To Save Dog From Drowning
A poodle mix has been reunited with his family after nearly drowning in the French Broad River. Two women were walking along the river in Asheville, North Carolina, when a scared dog darted past them and fell in the raging water. While shocked by what they just saw, they didn’t hesitate to call Asheville Animal Services for help. They continued to watch the dog and leaped into action when he struggled to stay above the “turbulent” current. One of the women dove into the freezing water to rescue him. Photo:...
Why Cats Need Play
How to keep your feline friend interested in play as she grows from kittenhood into an adult cat. Watching a kitten playing with a furry mouse never gets old. She tosses it in the air, bites it, and attacks it with vigorous bunny kicks. Play is an integral part of kittenhood, as any cat parent knows. The challenge is to maintain that degree of interest in play as she moves from kittenhood to adulthood. The Art of Play Kittens learn the art of play from their siblings. There’s nothing cuter than a litter of kittens tumbling around...
Shiba Inu of the Well-Known “Doge” Meme Diagnosed with Two Scary Illnesses
Numerous internet-famous pets have touched lives and given happiness to people all over the world. Each of them has their own fandom and has accumulated millions of followers on different social media platforms. It’s kind of their pet parents to share the sunshine radiating from their beloved fur babies. Everyone needs a reason to smile whenever they scroll on social media. People could not stop sharing or hitting the like button, whether the content was a meme or an entertaining reel. One of the dogs that made the internet so enjoyable...
Shelter Volunteer Agrees to Take Care of a Dozen Feral Cats, Ends Up with Nearly 30
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! In early January 2015, I was volunteering for my local shelter with my shelter trainer and Humane Society board member. The few times we volunteered together, we chatted and I mentioned I had a small piece of land with a barn. This information obviously stuck with her because this particular day, she asked me if I would be able to take “a few cats” in our county that were...
Young Monkey Found the Friendship She Was Looking For in Munnu the Dog
Like humans, animals prefer certain kinds of friendships that complement their personalities. Some behaviors become a deal breaker in every relationship — sometimes, a dog can be too rowdy for a cat, for example. Although it hurts, accepting a failed attempt to befriend someone is for the best. In sanctuaries, animals often create the most random but adorable friendships. It’s where rescued and orphaned animals start a new life together — building connections that provide harmony to the center. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo Those...
Emaciated Puppy Found Near Death In Woods Takes First Steps On His Own
Beaver County Humane Society (BCHS) Police Department is searching for the person(s) who left an emaciated puppy in the woods to die. The dog was found near death and needed immediate medical attention. He arrived soaking wet from being left out in the cold rain and was covered in his own urine as he was too weak to stand. The medical team went to work treating him for extreme anemia with a blood fusion from a dog donor and showered him with love. The 4-month-old puppy was literally skin and bones with a body score of 1 out of 9....
How Did Some Birds Lose the Ability to Fly? Evolution’s Mysterious Ways
Have you ever wondered why certain birds can’t fly? They have wings and feathers, after all, so what gives? It’s the same reason we walk upright, sharks replace their teeth, certain creatures regrow limbs, and anteaters have long tongues: evolution. A species splits into a number of new forms when a change in the environment makes new resources available or creates new environmental challenges for them. Photo: Pixabay/11994227 The Ability to Fly Evolution doesn’t happen overnight, but gradually. Building wings and flying...
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Dogs
If you purchase through links on our site we may earn a commission. Sure, we give our dogs treats every day, but these Valentine’s Day gifts for dogs aren’t your average bone. Valentine’s Day gift boxes for dogs Valentine-themed gift boxes for dogs are filled with red, white and pink dog treats and toys — a fool-proof way to get a slobbery kiss. Here are three of our favorites: BarkBox $23/box with a 12-month subscription. BarkBox; barkbox.com PupBox $29/month for a 12-month plan. PupBox; pupbox.com BoxDog $45/box for...
Stop and Frisk for Poo Bags in London Borough? It Doesn’t End There
Dog walkers could be fined £100 for not cleaning up after their pooches, and stop-and-frisk laws are being considered. Say what? Nobody enjoys stepping in dog poo. In fact, it’s one of the most irritating things that can happen during your day, and getting rid of the smell can be near impossible. We get that stray dogs are unattended and that occasionally dog walkers run out of poo bags. But far more frequently, it’s dog owners that just don’t give a crap about, well, their canine’s crap. It’s gotten to the...
10 Dog Training Hand Signals
Dogs are experts at reading body language. They’re reading our signals all the time, so hand signals are a natural way to teach your dog most cues. Also, studies show dogs are more likely to accurately respond to hand signals than verbal cues. Studies show dogs’ abilities to understand our pointing gestures may be innate, or perhaps they are predisposed to understand our pointing better than other gestures. Therefore, similar hand signals can be distinguished with learning and practice. Are there dog-training hand signals that...
6 Insights on the H in HASS. Please Join This Urgent Conversation
H is for Human. It’s the letter at the beginning of, and it’s the heart of, the Human Animal Support Services project. Human welfare and animal welfare are deeply intertwined. When people and pets are separated, it often comes down to human issues such as financial struggles, eviction, job loss, or health issues—even if in and out of animal welfare, this connection hasn’t always been front and center. It’s time we make them front and center. “If an animal is in a certain condition outside, the...
