Cat Trashes Woman’s House So Badly She Calls 911 And Reports A Burglary
Police officers were left flabbergasted after a cat broke into a home and trashed the place. According to the LeicestershireLive, 24-year-old Noemi Zonta was shocked to open her apartment in Koper, Slovenia and discover it had been wrecked. Photo: Flickr/eutrophication&hypoxia; Wikimedia Commons/John License: Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 She immediately suspected a burglary, as drawers and cupboards were flung open, household objects were strewn around, and there was even urine all over her bed. According to the LeicestershireLive,...
Rescuers Rush To Save 18 Neglected and Sick Horses From Farm In Massachusetts
After spending who knows how long without proper care and food, 18 horses are finally safe in Massachusetts. The owners surrendered the neglected and sick horses to MSPCA following an animal cruelty investigation at a farm in Alford. On Monday, rescuers arrived at the farm to save the horses. “This is the largest single surrender of horses in at least the last five years and comes at a time of year when resources are depleted from caring for *thousands* of animals in the last 350+ days,” shared MSPCA-Angell. This is the largest...
Ideas for Home Security: Does Having a Dog Help?
As the clock struck 2 a.m. earlier this year, Debi McNeil Tavin woke to the sound of turmoil. Her family’s Catahoula-Aussie mix was barking furiously at something outside a window of their home. Then their 11-year-old Labrador joined in, providing backup. “I heard our screen door close. I yelled to my husband, ‘Someone is coming into the house!’ I saw the person retreat down our stairs and run away,” Debi says. Terrified, they called the police. Officers in their Massachusetts neighborhood never caught the...
How You Can Help Animal Shelters Rebuild After Disaster
During a disaster, animals can’t ask for help. When a disaster strikes, often times an animal shelter is unable to continue its operations because of the destruction done to its facilities. To make matters worse, during disasters intake for shelters generally increases dramatically due to all the local displaced pets, Women’s Day reports. Disasters can include barn collapse, train derailment, drought, blizzard, explosion, or any situation that leaves animals vulnerable and without care. Adobe Stock / celiafotoMany animal shelters...
At-Risk Shelter Pets Need A Ride Out Of Overcrowded Shelters To Find A Home For The Holidays
Animal shelters are overwhelmed and overcrowded due to an increase in intakes and a decrease in adopters. Every month, we fly at-risk shelter pets to shelters that have open kennels and adopters waiting. When this month’s flight got cancelled, we arranged another way to transport the homeless pets. On December 12, vans will arrive at various shelters in Iberville Parish, Louisiana and drive dogs like Mimi and Nino and puppies named after characters in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation to The Humane Society of Broward in...
5 ways to know if it’s a safe treat to give your dog!
It’s almost 2023, so it’s time to up your dog’s treat game and get rid of any treats, chews and bones that are high-risk choking hazards for your dog. There are some tell-tale signs that can let you know if the treats, chews and bones you are giving your dog are safe or not. Ensure you’re not exposing your dog to a potentially life-threatening situation by keeping the following points in mind before giving your dog a treat. 1) Shape Makes the Difference Bones that have a rod or tubular shape can get caught...
What NOT to Get Your Dog for the Holidays!
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Two Dogs Spread Happiness on Reddit by Engaging in a Fun Game of Hide-and-Seek
The house becomes happier and livelier when you have one or more dogs. Things might become rowdier, but everyone gets a good laugh from the chaos caused by puppy playtime. The little pups will be the house’s source of joy — something to look forward to after having a long day at work or school. You’ll always find yourself taking a video of your dogs’ playtime. Soon enough, you’ll notice that your phone memory is full of fur baby contents. Photo: Reddit/Thund3rbolt Many pet parents compile photos and videos of...
The Surprising Ability of a Husky to Talk Like a Little Child Will Certainly Complete Your Day
The idea that dogs can speak is both intriguing and adorable. It would be nice to finally have a conversation with them and to be able to know their thoughts. On the other hand, talking dogs would be somewhat funnily chaotic. You’d be hearing their complaints, or if your dog has a sassy personality, you’d be burned by their savage comments. Nevertheless, it would be adorable, and you would have a good laugh talking with them. Photo: Reddit/gyrox1 Speaking dogs might seem impossible, but there are actually videos of them,...
This Duck Was Being Chased by Geese and Got Rescued by Her Future Human Best Friend
Animals and humans build friendships in the most unexpected ways. Sometimes it may surprise you that the animal you just rescued can instantly build a connection with you. Both of you know that you’ll be the best of friends for a long time. Even though you don’t speak each other’s languages, you can still express your feelings through actions. They are already a part of your daily routine — it’s like you have been with them longer than you actually have. Photo: Youtube/GeoBeats Animals MJ experienced an...
What is Pet-Safe Ice Melt and How to Use It
When it comes to snow, ice and dogs, we dog lovers have two questions: Is rock salt safe for dogs and, if not, what pet-safe ice melt can we use? After all, there is nothing worse than having our dogs — hyped up and ready to go for their walk — bounding out of the house, pulling you with them, and then slipping on the icy stairs, causing you to slip too. It’s imperative that we don’t even go down that icy, slippery slope by using a pet-safe ice melt. Is rock salt safe for dogs? No, rock salt is not safe for dogs....
Shortage of Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Currently Impacting the U.S.
Sniffer dogs are used for so many aspects of our daily lives that we often take their work for granted. One area that we can’t overlook is the importance of their work in explosives detection. Unfortunately, we are currently understaffed when it comes to this valuable group of canines at the moment. The pandemic has apparently exacerbated an already short supply of specially-bred canines for this particular job. Photo: Pixabay/12019 Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Cindy Otto, the executive director of the PennVet Working Dog Center at the University...
9 Behind The Scenes Secrets About Mister Ed, The Famous Talking Horse
Mister Ed was a popular 1961 sitcom that ran for six seasons thanks to a charismatic horse, who the show was named after, and his dad, Wilbur Post. The series is still loved by people of all ages, and it is clear to see why. It is a feel-good show about a man and his talking horse who manages to get him in trouble in various ways. The palomino horse who portrayed Mister Ed won the hearts of his co-workers and viewers. However, what most people don’t know is that he wasn’t the first horse they chose to play the role, and many other...
Frederic The Kitty Takes On “Mission Impawsible” In Suspenseful TikTok Video
Frederic the kitty is taking on a “Mission Impawsible” and there’s only one question to be had: Will he complete the mission or give up and turn around? Photographer Nils Jacobi lives in Germany with Frederic and his three feline accomplices, Fritz, Kleine, and Lissy. Photo: TikTok/@furryfritz In a hilarious video shared on TikTok, Nils revealed Frederic’s secret mission with the world. He captioned the video: “Special agent Frederic on a mission!” Photo: TikTok/@furryfritz In the clip, you can see...
Brave Dog Injured After Protecting Sheep From Hungry Pack Of Coyotes
A 2-year-old Great Pyrenees is being hailed a hero after bravely defending his flock of sheep from a large pack of coyotes. Casper lives in Decatur, Georgia with his sheep, chickens, and owner, John Weirville. As a livestock dog, Casper is used to staying out with the animals and protecting them from wildlife, like bears, raccoons, and coyotes. Photo: YouTube/Atlanta News First However, his guardian duties took a serious turn in early November, when around a dozen coyotes attacked. According to Atlanta News First, John explained that Casper...
Helping Dogs and Cats with Cancer One Treat at a Time
Cancer is the leading cause of death in senior dogs and cats. The Pet Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization that’s making pet cancer more manageable and affordable. The Pet Cancer Foundation aims to improve the life expectancy and quality of life for dogs and cats with cancer. The organization has launched its first giving campaign, Treats for More Tomorrows, to give animal lovers, pet parents, and the general public an opportunity to support pets in need. Dog and Cat Cancer Statistics According to the National Cancer...
Maddie’s Candid Conversation with Bobby Mann and Shakela Brown
Don’t miss the next episode of Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with Bobby Mann and Shakela Brown, both of Humane Rescue Alliance, on December 14, 2022 at 12:00PM PT/ 3:00PM ET! How can we as animal care professionals help pets in service deserts where access to care is extremely limited or even non-existent? How can we better reach and build trusting relationships with their caregivers? Bobby and Shakela have answers. Their impact on the programs they manage is palpable, especially in communities with limited access to basic...
You’ll Find Yourself Comforted by This Video of a Cat Grooming and Showering a Dog with Kisses
Cats take hygiene seriously, and they know how to properly groom themselves. It is a habit that you’ll see cats doing for themselves and their kittens. After giving birth to their babies, a mother grooms the kittens by licking their fur. Felines do this daily, as it helps kittens urinate and suckle. Grooming also helps the mother and child build a bond. It’s heartwarming to receive maternal care — even the simplest grooming gesture can induce happiness and warmth in the little kittens. Grooming is like being showered with...
The Daily Routine of a Blind Orange Dragon and Its Incredible Bond with a Human
Mammals aren’t the only animals you can build a bond with. Fish, reptiles, insects, and other animal species can be your best friend, especially when you find a connection with them. Even cold-blooded reptiles make lovely pets. There are wonderful and heartwarming stories about humans having an incredible friendship with reptiles. Their species are often deemed dangerous and scary, but they are more than those personalities. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo Alexey Kashpersky, a Ukrainian Creative Director at Newt Studios, was able to show how a...
Dog Rescued From Home with Dangerous Neighbor Dog, Overcomes Fear with New Family
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! We had found a dog, and in searching the newspapers for someone looking for her, my daughter came across an ad on Craigslist for a 7-month-old lab/border mix. He was in danger from a neighbor’s aggressive dog trying to get through the fence to hurt him. We’d lost our 11-year-old lab mix, Harley, to liver failure about a year and a half before. We cried nearly every day since...
