Adorable Homeless Kitten Devoid of Sex Organs Considered a Veterinary First in U.K.
A sweet 15-week-old kitten in the U.K. brought into the Cats Protection rescue in Warrington has been discovered to be sexless. When the homeless kitty was initially brought in, it was believed the adorable feline was a girl. But closer inspection revealed something strange: it has no discernible sex organs. Neither male nor female, the cat is being touted as a veterinary first. Hope the Kitten Appearing to be a tabby mix, staff at the facility named the unusual animal Hope. And unusual the cat is because not only does it not have any visible...
Dog Left Unsure What To Think After Animal Chiropractor Cracks Her Neck
Going to the chiropractor isn’t uncommon for humans, but it’s also something that animals can enjoy as well! German chiropractor and osteopath Murat Colak knows just how to work with animals of different kinds but his most popular clients are dogs. Photo: Instagram/@hailey.therottie One dog that recently enjoyed a chiropractic visit is Hailey the Rottweiler! Hailey lives with her owners, Melissa Deines and Robin Hack in Germany. They were able to take the pup to an adjustment with Colak and the whole experience was filmed and...
Blind Cat Missing Most Her Teeth Melts Mom’s Heart By Bringing Her A Gift
A blind Persian cat named Moet is living her best life after being rescued from a filthy pet store in Oman. Her life started out at a pet shop in a crate with several other kittens. The animals were not well cared for, and Moet caught the flu from another cat. She ended up losing her sight due to the neglect. But her mom, Dr. Emily Shotter, thinks she is perfect. They met shortly after Moet had her eyes removed in 2014 and have been together ever since. Moet lives a full life and loves belly rubs, chicken, and crinkle balls. Her mom shared...
Woman Shows Her Cat Things He’s Never Seen Before And Films His Reaction
Cats are clever little buggers, but even they can get confused about seeing new and interesting things. Even everyday household items can come across as mysterious to someone seeing them for the first time. Instagram user @queenofontario, who goes by Amaris, decided to introduce her orange kitty named P to items he’s never before, and she filmed his reactions! At first, Amaris introduced P to a bottle of hair conditioner, but from there, she continued to add new items to his world. In a 25+ part series, Amaris shows of P’s...
Best Dog Friendly National Parks
Do you love the great outdoors, hiking, camping and traveling with your pup? Let’s talk about the different ways to enjoy America’s most beautiful natural places and spaces with your dog. National parks are managed by the federal government. There are more than 400 parks in the National Park System, preserving some of America’s most famous, beloved, precious, historic and natural wonders across the country. Examples include the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which is the country’s most-visited national park,...
Why freeze-dried dog food is better than dehydrated
Everyone knows that raw food is a healthier option for your dog than processed kibble, but did you know that not all raw dog food is created equal? Many pet owners make the assumption that because they’re feeding their dog a raw diet, it means their dog is getting the highest-quality diet, but that’s not the case. Firstly, let’s make an assumption that you are not interested in the mess or grossness of right off-the-bone and bloody raw meat. You’re not alone with this, which is why your best options for...
The October Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are…
Yesterday, Maddie’s Fund® gave 10 organizations a $1,000 grant for attending the October Weekly Community Conversations! A total of $10,000 in grants was given to 10 people chosen at random. These 10 people won a grant for their organization: Megan Alexander, Pit Bull Rescue Central, (Lee’s Summit, MO) Jen Coody, Animal Mission (Columbia, SC) Jordan Craig, Spay Neuter Network (Kaufman, TX) Dara Edmonds, Celery City Cat Café (DeBary, FL) Cindy Flauger, Neenah Animal Shelter (Neenah, WI)...
National Park Service Reminds People Not to Lick Toads
The National Park Service provides plenty of reminders: don’t pet bison, keep your space from mama bears and their cubs, maybe avoid walking directly on boiling hot geothermal features at Yellowstone. Their newest recommendation makes you wonder: don’t lick toads. In a recent social media post, the NPS brought attention to the Sonoran desert toad, which secretes a toxin people have apparently been using for its psychedelic properties. The toxin is released as a defense mechanism, though, and can be very harmful, particularly to...
Rescuers Headed To Save Abandoned Dog Take Detour When they Spot A Sick Kitten
Animal rescue work is taxing and thankless, but it’s important. Sometimes, animal rescuers end up handling more than they set out to. When there are so many animals in need, it can be hard to help them all – but sometimes, you have to try. Photo: YouTube/Hope For Paws-Official Rescue Channel Rescuers with Hope For Paws were on their way to a rescue call about a dog that’d been tossed from a moving vehicle. He was skinny and missing patches of fur, so rescuers quickly set out to help him. As they drove, they stopped to survey...
Teach Your Children to Be Kind to Animals and Pets
One of the first lessons children should learn when they’re old enough to understand is to treat pets and animals in general with kindness and respect. This should go without saying, but many people assume they wouldn’t need to because who would harm an animal in the first place? While most kids, when they’re very little, don’t do it intentionally, small children need to be told there are limits to the strength or force they use when interacting with animals. That’s because they haven’t necessarily learned...
Great Dane Struggles to Fit in Tiny Dog Bed in Viral TikTok
Regardless of a dog’s size, they all seem to think they’re lapdogs. This is true even when they are gigantic breeds that no matter how much they may wish it, they’re never going to fit in spaces more diminutive dogs can and will squeeze themselves into. That was the case with a Great Dane that desperately wanted to curl up in a tiny dog bed they were never going to fit in. His name is Kernel, and it didn’t stop him from trying — repeatedly. He even attempted stretching it with his massive paws, all to no avail....
Tiny Kitten Rescued Off of Dark Road Becomes Truck Driver’s Beloved Pet
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! Once upon a time about 15 years ago, I was a truck driver, running a schedule to Richmond, Virginia. Right at a turn on my route, there was a big bridge that crosses the Dan River. When I made the turn that night at the light there, the headlights picked up a bit of orange fluff sitting on the white line just before you get to the bridge itself. Being the cat lady that I am, I immediately...
Argentinian Couple in Custody Battle Over Dogs Told by Court Pets Can Decide Where They Want to Live
No one goes into marriage with the idea that they’ll eventually be calling it quits. The fact is, though, that it happens, and divorces can be messy even when there’s not much to divide. Add kids or pets into the mix and it can get downright ugly. In Argentina recently, a couple going through a contentious divorce were fighting for custody of their two dogs when they were given a surprising decision by the judge: the dogs can decide which parent they want to live with. Photo: Pixabay/succo Divorce Court The couple, Amorina Bascoy...
Elephant Mom Carries The Body Of Her Dead Calf Around For Days
Elephants are intelligent and sentient animals who forms close bonds with each other and their offspring. That is why when a calf dies the entire herd mourns, especially the mother. While it is impossible to know exactly what elephants are thinking or feeling, actions speak louder than words. Heartbreaking photos taken at Namibia’s Twyfelfontein Country Lodge by tour guide Philip Shilongo show an elephant mom carrying the body of her dead calf. William Stegmann, a spokesman for the lodge, told Newsweek, “The baby elephant was born...
How Heavy-Duty Rat Traps Put Pets And Wildlife In Danger
Heavy-duty snapping rat traps with interlocking teeth, while very effective at killing rats, pose great threats to other non-pest animals and pets. These traps are not meant to be placed outdoors where other animals can reach them, Pest Control Weekly reports, but the package labeling and directions are not clear enough, and some animals are difficult to deter even from small areas. These traps are especially dangerous because the interlocking teeth make “escape virtually impossible” for rodents, as well as larger animals. Photo:...
Cat’s Reaction To Dad Taking Her Favorite Spot On The Couch Is Priceless
Everyone has a favorite spot to relax in the living room, including cats. Some cats prefer the dog’s bed, others the recliner, but an adorable feline named Aurora likes to curl up in the middle of the couch. However, one day she walked over to find her dad in her spot, and she was not pleased. Aurora gave her dad a death stare in hopes that would make him move – but it didn’t work. Her mom, Amy, captured her reaction on video and shared it on TikTok. She captioned the clip, “He’s in her special spot and she...
Simple Tips to Clean Up Dog Hair
If you have a dog, you’ll have dog hair — everywhere! Dogs shed year-round with certain seasons being worse than others. Here are some simple cleanup tips to win the hair war around the home, in your car and, of course, on you. Start by cleaning the hair on the dog The best place to start controlling the dog hair situation is on the canine culprit. “A dog’s fur varies in length, texture, thickness and hair-growth patterns,” explains certified master groomer Christina Pawlosky. Aside from different hair types,...
Why Cats Scratch – It’s Only Natural
Anyone who has cats knows they love to scratch – often on inappropriate places such as the furniture. Contrary to what you may think, your cat doesn’t scratch just to be naughty. She’s doing it because she needs to. Scratching is a natural instinctive feline behavior, which means it should be accommodated. Find out why cats need to scratch, and how you can fulfill her needs without sacrificing your furniture. Cats scratch for four main reasons “Asking a cat not to scratch is like asking a dog to never bark or a bird...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How to #BeAHelper, send pets home and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Donating pet food is just one way to #BeAHelperWe recently shared the new public service announcement (PSA) campaign, “Pets and People Together,” that aims to inspire pet lovers everywhere to #BeAHelper. The message of the campaign comes from the understanding that at some point in our lives, each of us may experience a crisis that can temporarily impact our ability to care for… Learn More Webcast: The Power of Yes – 3 Things To Do...
Rescue Pitties Welcome Tiny Kitten Into The Family And She Thinks She’s One Of Them
A little rescue kitten has found her loving forever home with some rescue pit bulls, but she thinks she’s one of them! When Tawny rescued Wasabi the kitten, she wasn’t sure how the kitten would react to her two large dogs, or how her two dogs would react to a tiny kitten. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo The two pitbulls, Keiko and Niko, were saved by a local rescue after their owner tried to sell them as fighting dogs. Tawny stepped in to adopt them both and save them for a life with an uncertain future. In an interview with The Dodo,...
