Stop Blending In! LED Pet Products that Make Evening Walks Safer
Now that the days are shorter, you’re more likely to find yourself out after dark trying to get that last walk in for Fido or Buster before calling it a day. For decades, safety experts have recommended wearing white or light-colored clothing and pinning reflectors and/or flashing lights somewhere on your person for evening walks and exercise. Over the last few years, however, the emphasis has switched to pet products, with manufacturers stepping up their game with some brilliant items with safety in mind. Photo: Pixabay/tortugadatacorp...
Curious Cat Tries To Jump On Top Of Aquarium And Falls Straight In
Cats are known to be sure-footed. There’s a reason they say, “cats always land on their feet.” But even sure-footed felines can misstep, like the viral cat that tried to jump from a car and failed and this cat that attempted to jump on aquarium and was met with quite a surprise. Photo: TikTok/@brookeclukey Brooke Weaver Clukey, also known on TikTok as @brookeclukey, shared a video of her cat as he attempted to leap onto their family’s small fish aquarium. Cats washing fish in a fish bowl is a common stereotype, but...
Cat Attempts To Jump Off Car And Fails Twice
Cat pictures and videos have been a staple of the Internet since the 1990s, and they’ve continued to be an important part of space online. From memes to videos, there’s just something about cats that make people smile. One recent example of that is a video that shows a cat attempting to jump from the roof of a car to the top of a tall fence. Photo: TikTok/@careditvideo3 The cat climbs atop the car with ease, but he doesn’t quite make the leap. After falling to the ground, you’d think that’d be the end of it but...
Experts Warn Pet Parents To Keep Dogs Away From The Thanksgiving Table
As pet parents, it’s tempting to want our pups to be involved in every aspect of life. They’re parts of the family and we want them to be treated as such. But sometimes, pet parents do things out of love that can harm their furry family. As a general rule, dogs shouldn’t be fed table scraps or “human” food without advisement from their veterinarian, but many families offer their pups food from their plates without thinking twice. Photo: PXHERE One day that it’s especially easy to give pets some table food...
Blind Sanctuary Matriarch Immediately Takes Care Of New Rescues In This Farm Sanctuary
Bison weigh up to 2,000 pounds, and they can grow over 6 feet tall; they are considered the largest mammal in North America. Just a little fun fact, but did you know that the scientific name of this magnificent species is Bison bison, and one of their subspecies, the plains bison, is Bison bison bison? Among the two living species of bison, the American bison has been declared the national mammal of the United States. Compared to their European cousin, American bison are heavier despite them being shorter. Still, both species are indisputably...
Animal Shelter’s “Operation Wishbone” Gives Homeless Dogs A Family For Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving usually involves a delicious meal shared with family and friends. It is also a time to give thanks for all that we have and help those in need. An animal shelter in California is hoping to give homeless dogs something to be thankful for this year – a family, even if it is only temporary. While shelter dogs love a tasty treat, they want nothing more than a loving family of their own. Dozens of dogs are waiting at Fresno Humane Animal Services for a forever home. The shelter is hoping to find homes for many adult dogs by...
Dogs On Deployment Promotes Life-Long Pet Ownership for Military Vets Via Volunteer Fosters
Service members have a lot on their plates sorting out their personal lives and responsibilities before being deployed. They often have to see to getting their belongings stored and any financial obligations still pending back home arranged. It isn’t as if they can just don a uniform and leave. And if they have pets to worry about and no family or friends that can commit to sheltering them while they are away, they are frequently faced with having to surrender their furry or feathered friends. Having someone to come home to after...
Are Your Cats Ready for Holiday Gatherings? 5 Tips for Calming and Readying Fussy Felines
Got a kitty that has difficulty adjusting to visitors, added commotion, and/or more noise than usual? While some cats are oblivious regardless of the situation, others just aren’t happy when their routines are disrupted and will show it in the most pointed ways. If you have one of these easily irked felines, or you’re planning on hosting the holidays at your house this year and you’re not sure how your little darlings will react, we’ve got some tips for you. Photo: Pixabay/Sbringser 1. Holiday Decorations with Pets in...
Are There Hearing Aids for Dogs? Help for dogs with hearing loss
Deafness and age-related hearing loss in dogs (presbycusis) is common. While we don’t have exact figures, most experienced veterinarians will tell you the majority of dogs over age 10 appear to develop some hearing deficiency as they grow older. In fact, many veterinarians say age-related deafness is one of the more common geriatric changes in dogs. The most common symptoms of hearing loss and deafness in dogs are decreased response to voice or clicker commands startles easily (especially after sleeping) difficulty to awaken inability...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: New grant opportunity, translation services and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. New monthly grant opportunity!Starting in December, you’ll be entered to win a $3,000 grant just for participating on Maddie’s® Pet Forum! The first drawing will be in December 2022 for content contributed in November 2022! Learn More Start community partnerships with this toolkitTo address the root causes that lead to many animal well-being issues, we need to look beyond shelter walls, (literally and figuratively) and connect with the community at...
Clever Donkey Knocks On Front Door To Get Owner’s Attention
A clever miniature donkey named Leo knows just how to get his owner’s attention – by knocking on the front door! Leo lives with his owner, Jennifer Frederiksen, on their little farm in Mounds, Oklahoma. Photo: TikTok/@jennjenn462 Jennifer shares about her animals on TikTok, but Leo the miniature donkey is really the star of the show. In one hilarious video, Jennifer revealed that Leo learned to “felony knock” on the front door to get attention. She said in the caption: “Leo scared the crap out of us because no...
Clever Lost Dog Walks Into Police Station To Ask For Help
A clever dog knew just what to do when she became separated from her owner: She turned herself in to the police! The dog, later identified as Rosie, somehow knew to walk right through the Loughborough Police Station doors after becoming lost. Photo: Facebook/Leicestershire Police The Leicestershire Police shared about the dog on Facebook, saying: “The pack at Loughborough Police Station made a new furry friend last week after a lost dog strolled into the station. We’ve collared the CCTV of the Border Collie, Rosie, so you can see...
Great Dane Does His Best To Fit Into A Tiny Dog Bed
If you ever have the opportunity to be around a Great Dane, you realize that they are a large dog with an even larger personality. The problem is, they may be large but they sometimes don’t know their own size. Photo: TikTok/@kernelthegreat That fact can easily be seen in a now-viral video that was posted on TikTok. It seems as if the Great Dane in the clip wanted nothing more than to have a seat on a tiny dog bed, and he did everything he could to fit in. Photo: TikTok/@kernelthegreat This is only one of the many videos posted by...
Stray Dog Shot In Both Legs Gets Treated To A Night Out
You never quite know what you are going to find when you work for a dog rescue. Nobody knows this better than Stray Rescue of St. Louis, especially after receiving a female dog that was sent in for emergency surgery. That dog, who the rescue named Princess Rosie, had been shot in her front legs and her face had been grazed by a bullet. The rescue shared on Facebook that one of her legs had a small fracture but the other had three broken bones. The legs were also infected. The surgery went well and Princess Rosie was soon up and walking,...
Security Footage Captures Gang Of Street Dogs Robbing A Toy Store
It’s bad enough when an individual decides to pull off a heist but when a group of thugs gets together, it takes things to an entirely new level. Security cameras were recently able to capture this at a toy store located in Turkey. It doesn’t show a gang of people trying to rob the store, but rather, it shows three street dogs who decided to hatch their evil plan. Photo: Facebook/Marmaris TV In the video, which was shared on Facebook by Marmaris TV, you can see the street dogs arriving outside of the store. Two of them had been...
Dog Tied To Cart Return At Pet Store Meets The Perfect Man To Take Him Home
We sometimes hear about dogs being abandoned, and every time we hear about that, we have a difficult time believing that someone could be that cruel. At times, however, the dogs are not taken somewhere to be cared for, they are abandoned heartlessly. Photo: YouTube/GeoBeats Animals That was the case with a pit bull that was abandoned at a dog store. His former owners tied him to the cart return and the police were called to pick up the dog. Interestingly, one of the police officers at the local station had been wanting a dog, so they took the...
10 Essential Dog-Training Supplies
With the number of dog training supplies available both in store and online it can be daunting to try to pick the best ones. Having the appropriate tools in your toolbox when working with your dog can make or break your training success. Your top item will be the best dog training treats, so we’ll start there. Training treats for dogs Food is not only your dog’s friend, but also your BFF for training. Use the term treat loosely, as food is food. More and more pet parents are swapping out kibble for alternative, human-grade foods,...
The Reason Black Cats Are A Symbol Of Bad Luck
The place where I’m currently living doesn’t allow pets which is a total shame because I would love to have a little black cat. I love black cats and always have. Unfortunately, black cats often have a stigma attached to them. They’re often seen as symbols of bad luck. But where did that start? Well, Jackson Galaxy shared some insight into the long history of black cats. Photo: Youtube/Jackson Galaxy As he explained in the video, “It’s true – black cats have been truly vilified throughout our history, from...
Mom Puts GPS Tracker On Cat And Discover He’s Living A Double Life
Cats are curious animals and they often don’t love staying cooped up inside. Growing up, my family’s cats were always indoor-outdoor cats, where they could come and go as they pleased. Sometimes, they’d disappear all day outside and just come in for bedtime and food. It’s a freeing way for a cat to live, but it always left us wondering: What did our cats get up to all day? Where did they go? What did they do? It was always a mystery. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Tinos the Cat Mom is someone who understands this all too well...
Meet Pumuckel, The World’s Smallest Pony
When most people think of horses or ponies, they picture majestic animals that tower over their handlers. But some ponies can be quite small, especially Shetland ponies. Just take Pumuckel, for example. He’s a Shetland pony who lives with Carola Weidemann in Western Germany. Unlike most Shetland ponies, though, Pumuckel isn’t a large animal. In fact, he’s quite small – likely the smallest pony in the whole world! Pumuckel measures just 50 centimeters (a little over 19 inches) in height and weighs 35 kilos (77 pounds)....
