Thousands of Bats in Houston Needed Rescuing From Freezing Temps, Hundreds Released Today
Roughly 2,000 bats are still recovering after suffering hypothermic shock during last week’s freeze that sent them falling from the Waugh Bridge. Today, however, hundreds of them will be released back into nature. On Friday, just two days before Christmas, Houston, much like the rest of the country, got smacked with winter weather that included plunging temps leaving residents miserable and wildlife reeling. That same day the Houston Humane Society (HHS) was tasked with scooping up the bats that had fallen...
Wiggle-Butt Boxer Mix Going on a Year Old Needs a Forever Home
A sweet boxer-mix puppy in central Arizona known for being a wiggle butt is in need of adoption. The cutie-patootie is named Bella, but she’s also called Smiley. This is what she has to say about herself in her bio from Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue: Photo: Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue Bella the Beautiful Boxer Mix “The pictures don’t show it but I have a real wiggle butt when I get hugs and pets. I love people! I am a 1-year-old boxer mix. I am smaller than your typical boxer, only weighing 42 pounds. I had my first...
Orange Rescue Cat Loves To Cuddle With Fresh Strawberries
Even though cats were domesticated thousands of years ago, there is still so much we don’t understand about them. One thing we do know is that they will continue to surprise us with their actions. Meet Sunny. The handsome 12-year-old rescue cat loves to sunbathe, hence his name, but he has another love that is a little more peculiar. Sunny loves to cuddle with fresh strawberries. He rubs his head against the fruit, and it is his favorite activity. Since he enjoys it so much, he receives a strawberry every Saturday to snuggle with....
Shelter Dog Uses Her “Million-Dollar Smile” To Find A Forever Home
Animal shelters are overcrowded with adoptable dogs and cats and fewer people are coming out to adopt. Shelters do their best to showcase the personality of each pet, but a 3-year-old shelter dog at Animal Care Centers in NYC found a way to stand out on her own. The 86-pound pit bull mix named Foxy decided the best way to show off her sweet and loving personality was to grin from ear to ear when people walked by her kennel. And it worked. The adorable act was captured on video by a staff member at the shelter’s Brooklyn location. Foxy...
Tips On How To Make Your Cat Lose Weight
The holidays aren’t over, but can you already feel the impending doom of the inevitable weight gain after all the celebrations? But I’m not here to talk about us people. Our pets also tend to gain weight during the holidays. Be it because owners are feeling extra generous with the treats, visitors sneaking in some table scraps to give some love to the family pet, or just the general tendency to share the holiday food with our fur babies. PHOTO: Unsplash/Smitty Cats are crafty little creatures that can swipe the table for a quick...
How to Teach Your Dog to Play Dead
Playing dead is a relatively easy trick to teach your dog. In fact, dogs of all ages and sizes can learn this trick. For “play dead”, a dog will learn to go into a down position and then flop onto her side with her head down on the ground after being given a cue. This gives the illusion that she has collapsed. Follow these steps to teach your dog how to play dead on cue: Supplies needed to teach your dog to play dead: Quiet place to train Small pieces of high-value treats Clicker if you are clicker training How to teach your dog...
Turkeys Act as Mediators Between Two Rowdy Dogs Causing Trouble on Their Farm
Having various animals at home or on your farm certainly makes life more exciting and fun. You get to know animals firsthand and not just on your device’s screen. Your brain will receive added information daily; those animals also positively affect your heart. Encountering different personalities every day is one of the most interesting parts of the experience. There are friendly cows, curious goats, playful dogs, gentle horses, and much more. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo You also have fun stories about your animals that you can share with...
Join This Cat and Her Human Dad Stroll the Streets of London Through Fun Bike Rides
Spending time with your pet can be done in many ways, but walking outside is most therapeutic. Simply enjoying the scenery of the park can relax your mind, exercise the body, and make your pet happy. Seeing them have fun and take an interest in a lot of things can easily put a smile on your face. That’s why it’s good for a person’s wellness and for those around the area. Whenever a dog or a cat is outdoors, many people are already looking at them with a smile. They are all-natural charmers, quickly making them famous and...
A Couple Found an Abandoned Fawn Who Led Them to a New Role as Deer Parents
Life in the wild can be tough for younger animals, especially when separated from their mothers. It’s even more terrifying if they haven’t learned everything about how their species survive the world. The young one could end up being preyed on or dead due to starvation. That’s why being in a herd or any animal group can be helpful so that others can adopt the lost baby animal. However, there are instances when the baby strays away from the herd and does not find its way back home. They’ll be lucky if another group or...
This Fur Mom’s Love is On Another Level as She Throws a Special Baby Shower for Her Dog
A dog’s life is worth the celebration, especially when they have been your best bud for a long time. Give back the joy your dog has been spreading in your household — express extra appreciation once in a while. Nowadays, pet parents have various ways of making their pups feel special on an important day. It doesn’t matter if the day is celebrated with a big or small party — your priority is what could make them feel happy. Photo: Pexels/Sam Lion For instance, a birthday party for your dog doesn’t have to be...
Puppy Abandoned at SFO Airport Gets Happy Ending When Pilot Steps Up to Adopt Him
Just in time for a happy ending, a puppy abandoned at customs at the San Francisco International airport has been adopted by a caring airline pilot after the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and United Airlines worked in tandem to find the confused canine a forever home. Earlier this month, a young dog named Polaris arrived at SFO on an international flight from China with its owner, but due to difficulties with the animal’s paperwork, the puppy’s owner decided to continue on without him to New York....
Dog Abandoned For Being “Too Old” Finds A Place To Live Out His Golden Years
Bringing home a puppy is exciting, but that excitement often fades when the puppy grows into an adult dog. It’s inevitable, but it’s not something every pet parent plans for. Some people just want puppies or young dogs. For those who are dedicated pet parents, having a puppy grow into a full-grown dog and live out their senior years is a dream. But for others, senior dogs are little more than an annoyance. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials Sadly, Victor’s owners fell into the latter category. They didn’t want the...
Blind Dog Has Farmland Adventures with His Sighted Sisters
This story is an entrant in the Fur-Ever Family Photo & Story Contest. Voting runs through December 31. Three grand prize winners will each receive $500 in cash and $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the entrants and finalists here! This blind little pup makes all of us smile. He’s able to keep up with his sighted “sisters” and posts his adventures regularly on his Momma’s Facebook account. PHOTO: PAMELA GARDINER He and his sisters have the run of adjacent agricultural properties and...
The Best Dog Harness for Your Blind Dog
You want to ensure that your blind dog’s safe when roaming around. Of course, his sense of smell and hearing will help guide him in his adventures. And there are special harnesses that you can use to keep him out of harm’s way. You may have rescued a dog who was already blind. Or your pup has suddenly or slowly become blind. Whatever the circumstance, I’m sure that you want him to be safe and happy. How to care for a blind dog One way you can care for your blind dog is by getting him a harness specifically made for him....
Jonathan The Giant Tortoise Celebrates His 190th Birthday And Becomes World’s Oldest Tortoise
Very few people and animals live to be 100 years old, but a giant tortoise named Jonathan just celebrated his 190th birthday. He is proving that age is just a number. Documents show that Jonathan arrived fully grown on St Helena Island in 1882. He was a gift for Sir William Grey-Wilson and thought to be roughly 50 years old. That means he hatched in 1832. If only he could talk… His recent milestone birthday earned him another Guinness World Records title. Aside from being the oldest living land animal, he is now the world’s...
This Adorable Dog Aspires to be Part of a Horse Parade and Cutely Sneaks into the Line-Up
Dogs have always expressed their curiosity for things, most hilariously or endearingly. You often find them in the most random places participating in an act that triggered their interest. Sometimes those moments aren’t only because they are inquisitive, but it excites them. They can find fun in almost everything they see — making them a great source of joy and light. You’d see the positivity and beauty in the world again if you had a puppy around you. Canines can undoubtedly help you see the excitement even in the smallest...
A Pit Bull Got Invited to a Corgi’s Birthday Party Only to Be Surprised More Than the Actual Celebrant
The love of a pet parent knows no bounds, and they’d really provide the best life to their fur babies like their own child. From high-quality pet food and pet care products to the best grooming salon in town, dogs and cats are living the dream. Nowadays, there are a lot of ways to express your love for your pets, as various services gets released every year. Sometimes pet parents express that affection by organizing an event for their pups, and they love celebrating their life and mingling with other dedicated fur parents. Photo:...
A German Shepherd is Extremely Fond of a Pygmy Goat and Treats It Like a Pup
They say a dog is man’s best friend, but their circle of friends doesn’t stop with humans. Dogs can be anyone’s best bud because they can make friends wherever they go. They tend to build friendships with different animals, too — big or small, dogs can capture their hearts. The fur of sunshine is definitely a friend anyone deserves to have. They are loving, loyal, joyful, and knows how to have great fun. In short, dogs are indeed amazing animals that have brought extra light to the world. Every household graced by its...
Watch As Four Horses Are Saved From Freezing Cold Waters
If you live in an area where the temperatures often dip below freezing, you have probably heard your fair share of advice on dealing with the ice. If you are out on the ice, and you fall through, you likely know the scenario and what to do in order to have the best chance of survival. Photo: YouTube/KPAX-TV Then again, if you are a horse and fall through the ice, you aren’t quite in such a good situation. It’s difficult to reason with a horse, but when we see them in trouble, we want to save them just the same. I’m sure...
Where Do Service Dogs Wait While Guests Go On Rides At Disneyland?
If you spend any time at Disney World or any of the Disney parks, you realize that there are some people who need a little assistance. In some cases, they may get assistance from a service dog and that pooch is there to help them, regardless of whether they are having difficulty walking or are dealing with a variety of health problems. Photo: Pexels/Craig Adderley Even though Disney does pick and choose when dogs are permitted into the park, any actual service dog is going to be welcome. They don’t welcome comfort pets, although there...
