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Watch the Incredible Parkour Skills of a Cat from Reddit
Felines are extremely gifted with the ability to jump from one high place to another. They are naturals at parkour — jumping without hesitation as if they have a built-in map their heads. Cats can easily calculate each step and execute their jump to the next spot. Apparently, their parkour skills are meant for survival, as it allows them to run, climb, and dodge without hurting themselves. If you have a cat at home, you’ll notice that they can also do parkour indoors. It doesn’t matter if the gap is huge, wide, or narrow...
Will Insect-Based Pet Food Be On The Menu At Your Humble Abode?
As food and diet trends go, lean proteins are usually at the top of the list of healthy ingredients we’re directed to consume. There’s chicken, fish, pork, legumes such as chickpeas, and many other sources to choose from. If you were to become trapped in the wild, any survivalist would tell you to start foraging for insects to eat, but you’d likely have to be starving before you took their advice. So, what about putting your dog on an insect-based diet? Photo: Pixabay/contagionpseudomonas Insect-Based Pet Nutrition Yup, you...
Nonprofit Canines for Africa Deploying Two More Dogs to Combat Poachers
A nonprofit group known as Canines for Africa (CFA) is set to deploy two working dogs into conservation areas in Zimbabwe in an effort to combat poaching. The organization offers logistical backup and support to wildlife conservation areas and game parks in South Africa. Working with Conraad de Rosner, the founder/director of K9 Conservation, they house approximately 20 dogs as part of their Canine University Education program. Photo: Pixabay/pohjakroon Dogs on Patrol Vianna von Weyhausen, the director of Canines for Africa, noted that the...
Officers Discover Abandoned Suitcase Outside Vacation Rental And Hear Squealing Coming From Inside
A mama dog and her 7 puppies were given a second chance at life, thanks to quick-thinking officers who went out of their way to investigate a suspicious situation. The officers initially responded to a loose mama dog and her puppy running down a busy road. However, after safely securing them with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, the officers returned to investigate the area. While chasing the mama dog, the officers noticed an unusual suitcase. It was sitting outside a vacation rental, which is fairly common, but the sounds coming from it were...
Feisty Puppy Refuses to Let Border Collie Do His Job Of Herding The Sheep
Sheep farmer Rory Gregor loves looking after his animals and growing his business in Inverurie, Scotland, and he does so with the help of his trusty sheepdogs. Sam the border collie, in particular, knows the ins and outs of herding sheep and he proves quite the helper to Rory. Photo: YouTube/Caters Clips According to the Scottish Farmer, Rory is a first-generation farmer who has managed to grow his sheep business from 25 to 1,000 ewes in the last six years. That’s quite an impressive feat! Sam has been by his side as they bootstrap the...
Saying Goodbye To The 2-Legged Dog That Inspired The World
The courageous canine, Faith, has passed away after living a very full life of 12 years. According to The Ardmoreite, Faith came from humble beginnings nearly dying her first day on earth. Photo: YouTube/Bondi Vet Due to her multiple congenital disorders, Faith was born with only two healthy back legs. Vets suggested she be euthanized, but instead of listening, the Stringfellow Family took action. In shifts, they nursed and nurtured her back to health. Over the course of 6 months, they taught her to walk by encouraging her to follow peanut...
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...
