Can Cats’ Paws Suffer Damage from Snow or Other Winter Elements? How Harsh is Too Harsh?
Cats are generally averse to cold, snowy conditions but good luck getting them to willingly don protective wear of any type or keep it on even if you manage to wrangle them into it. And you can forget about booties. Have you ever seen a cat get tape on their paws or cellophane? It’s a frantic and peeved herky-jerky dance until it’s removed. So, what can pet owners do for indoor/outdoor cats come winter if they live someplace where it snows? Photo: KK Snow & Cats First off, let’s clarify that some cats will allow their...
Pit Bull Found Alive After Heartless Owner Throws Him Over Razor Wire Fence At Remote Cell Tower
Police are searching for a ruthless man who abandoned his dog by throwing him over a razor wire fence at a remote cell tower. Security cameras at the California cell tower captured the horrifying incident that took place on December 15. The disturbing footage shared by Riverside County Animal Services shows the man hurling the eight-year-old pit bull over the sharp fence and walking away. Screenshot: YouTube/ RivCOanimalsPIO The dog’s hind legs barely missed the razor wire as he tumbled to the hard ground. The man walked off and never...
Rescue Dog “Spot” Still Waiting on Forever Home and Love He Deserves Nearly a Year Later
A sweet dog named Spot has been waiting on the security of a forever home since May 2022. Like so many homeless animals, Spot ended up at a shelter through no fault of his own. He, like the others, has no idea why every day he wakes up in a noisy shelter surrounded by frightened and nervous animals that are confused as to how they got there and when it will end. While Spot may be living in one that is known for its cleanliness, professionalism, and the kindness of its staff and volunteers, it’s still no substitute for the comfort and...
Why Does My Dog Sleep So Much?
Understanding why your dog sleeps as much as he does will not only give you unique insight into his rest needs but also clues about his overall health. Your dog’s sleep needs vary depending on his life stage, as well as many other variables. As a pet parent, you need to be able to tell the difference between normal sleep needs and lethargy. How much should a dog sleep? Most adult dogs will sleep anywhere between 10 to 14 hours a day. Many factors affect your dog’s sleep needs and, just like with humans, there is quite a range when...
High potency probiotics for dogs and cats – why they’re the best option
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Foods that Support Your Dog or Cat’s Kidneys
If your dog or cat has been diagnosed with kidney disease, don’t despair. These kidney-friendly foods and supplements will help support his health and well-being. Kidney problems are common in dogs and cats, especially as they get older. Let’s take a look at how these conditions manifest – and how certain foods and supplements can help support your dog or cat’s kidney health. Signs of Kidney Disease If your animal companion is drinking more water than usual (polydipsia), or urinating more frequently (polyuria),...
Animal Welfare Resolutions for 2023: Click Here for Inspiration!
Entering 2023, we asked you for your animal welfare resolutions—and you’ve inspired the heck out of us with your bold, compassionate, insightful, collaborative, deeply hopeful answers. You plan to get more lost pets back home, and find homes for more big dogs. You’re building a Memory Garden for hospice dogs and their families, and lobbying to make rescue pets the official state pet before the end of this year. You’re increasing access to vet care, and changing how we talk about pets whose owners can no longer keep...
Revitalize your short-term foster program with the help of this free course
Did your animal organization put its short-term foster program on-hold during the pandemic? Or perhaps your organization is overwhelmed and it seems like too much? Then the Short-Term Foster and Field Trips Online Instructor-Led Course may just be the thing you need to revive or start your short-term foster program! With many organizations experiencing understaffing and an uptick in intake, this is a program that can be run by volunteers and can provide long stay pets with a much-needed vacation. You’ll learn how to create and run...
Man Claims That His Dog Is The Most Patient Dog In Maine, Based On This Viral Video
The holidays are over, but I can’t let this pooch not get the spotlight, even if it’s a few days late. Dubbed the most patient dog in Maine by the owner, Biscuit shows incredible patience in the merriest of ways! In a video posted on Instagram, Biscuit got wrapped in tinsel just before Christmas as a living decoration! Biscuit is seen standing still and letting her owner decorate her however they please. Note that the video is sped up so it just makes it more impressive just imagining how long the process was, without any qualms...
Dog Groomer Turns Ordinary Family Pets Into Stunning Wildlife
A 30-year-old professional dog groomer by the name of Gabriel Feitosa is going viral for his stunning recreations of wild animals using family pets. Over the last few years, Feitosa has been garnering millions of views on TikTok for his incredible transformations that go well beyond the usual shampoo and cut that is usually associated with dog grooming. Instead, he uses OPAWZ — a non-toxic and vegan dye created for use with dogs — to bring about the changes. Photo: TikTok/@gabrielfeitosagrooming Dog Grooming His TikTok platform...
Dog Adopted Late in Life Becomes Therapy Pup for Seniors and Kids
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! When I adopted Dora Mae, she was already grey in the face. The rescue told us she’d been adopted once before and returned for being too quiet. Still, she leaned into my hand every time I pet her. She was my dog; I had to bring her home. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PUBLICDOMAINIMAGES For the first several months we called her “Dora the Doorstop” because she was afraid of...
Mountain Lions Near Colorado Town Kill 15 Dogs in 30 Days!
Mountain lions are getting bolder and hungrier, as demonstrated by some unusual behavior in recent months. The apex predators are known for hunting and eating meat, but they are frequently in the news of late for their forays into populated areas in search of an easy meal. This should come as a surprise to no one as humans continue to encroach on their habitats. Photo: Pixabay/YouR_MorsaliN Rocky Mountain High According to The Colorado Sun, mountain lions have killed 15 dogs in 30 days in or near the town of Nederland, 17 miles from Boulder,...
Gray Whale Giving Birth Captured on Video by Nearby Whale-Watching Group
Tourists along California’s coast got the thrill of a lifetime when the boat they were sailing on as part of a whale-watching excursion just happened to be in the area when a gray whale gave birth to her calf right there in front of them! The lucky folks were cruising along with Captain Dave’s Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari when the incident occurred on January 2, 2023. What a way to start the new year! Photo: YouTube/Captain Dave’s Captain Dave’s Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari...
Senior Dog Missing For 7 Years Is Found Abandoned In Hotel Room
Road officers for Orange County Animal Services in Orlando, Florida, responded to a call regarding an abandoned dog who had been left behind in a hotel room. When officers arrived, they discovered a senior dog who could barely walk due to severe arthritis. She was extremely sweet and gentle and allowed officers to bring her back to the shelter. Staff immediately fell in love with the dog, named Jazzy, but knew it would be difficult to find a home for her due to her condition and age. “People line up outside our doors for puppies and...
Florida Manatees Continue to Face Difficult Times as Food Sources Dwindle
Manatees, the gentle giants commonly seen in Florida’s waterways, are once again facing challenges over the winter. It used to be due to unusually chilly cold snaps, but in recent years it’s had as much to do with food — or a lack of it. This is a creature who can’t ever seem to catch a break. If they’re not being run over and scarred by speeding boaters, then they’re searching for warmer waters to keep from freezing. Now, the seagrasses they sustain themselves on are dying off from pollution. The...
Family Calls Dog Warden And Reports Their Own Dog As A Stray
The holidays are supposed to be the “most wonderful time of the year”, but for an 11-month-old Belgian Malinois named Lulu it was the worst day ever. Shropshire Canine, a UK dog walking service, features homeless dogs in Shropshire on their TikTok page (@shropshirek9) to help them find loving homes. A recent story that occurred over the holidays will break your heart. On Christmas day, the local dog warden received a call about a stray dog. However, the dog was not a stray but was owned by the family who made the call. The TikTok...
Paralyzed Stray Cat Walks Again After Being Rescued Off The Street
Living on the streets is tough. Homeless cats have a hard time finding adequate and nutritious food which can lead to other health issues. A stray black and white cat managed to survive by taking shelter under a home in California where people feed him. However, when the good Samaritans noticed the cat was unable to use his hind legs, they reached out to Hope For Paws for help. The animal rescue received an urgent text about a paralyzed cat and sent Katie McKittrick and Alex Babcock to help. With the help of the family who had been feeding...
Pet Cleaning Products You Need for Living with Your Dog
Dogs are adorable – from their soft fur to their crazy battles with toys. What is not so adorable is when that fur covers your couch and those toys take over your family room. We’re here to help with the 2023 roundup of the 12 must-have pet cleaning items for dog owners to keep your home from looking like a fur-nado struck. Before we dig in, remember: don’t let these tasks overwhelm you! “You don’t have to thoroughly sanitize each week, but keeping pet hair swept and vacuumed, ensuring urine is not lingering...
Guinness World Records Recognizes Gino As The World’s Oldest Living Dog
We’ve heard about the World’s oldest living cat, Flossie. Now, what about the World’s oldest living dog? The Guinness World Records officially acknowledged Gino, a Chihuahua mix, as the oldest living dog. He might be small and old, but, ooh boy, does he still got those puppy eyes going! The record holder was born on September 24, 2000, and he was a shelter dog named Pee Wee at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. Gino found his forever home when he was 2 years old. And it’s all because Alex Wolf went with his...
On the Way to Their Weekend Game, Arizona Cardinals Help Transport Emergency Kits for Pets
Pets in the Atlanta area will have more resources in an emergency, thanks in part to a football team from the other side of the country. Over the weekend, the Arizona Cardinals took a transport of FIDO bags to emergency crews in Atlanta. The kits, which come from Arizona-based nonprofit The Fetch Foundation, contain items needed by pets who are rescued during an emergency. That includes a special oxygen mask. According to a report from the Arizona Cardinals, The Fetch Foundation had received a request for FIDO bags from first responders in...
