Unusual Black Lynx Seen in Canada is Believed to Be the First of Its Kind
The surprising report of a black lynx seen in Canada has got people speculating about its unusual coloring. There are considered to be four different types of lynx. They are the Canada lynx, the Iberian lynx, the Eurasian lynx, and the bobcat, as they’re referred to in the U.S. For the most part, they differ very little in coloring, other than during the winter months when Canadian lynx turn a lighter shade with more of a gray and creamy white included in its fur, rather than reddish tan, which helps it to blend in with its snowy...
Siblings With 10 Dogs Reveal Each Of Their Unique Personality Quirks
No two dogs are the same. If you’ve ever had a few pups in your life, you know just how different they can be, even if they’re siblings or from the same breed. No one knows this quite so well perhaps as two siblings, known as the Goodlin Siblings on social media, and their 10 dogs. Photo: TikTok/@thegoodhype My grandma has five dogs that live at her house and they’re quite a handful to deal with! They’re all so different and each pup brings its own personality and quirks. I can’t imagine living with twice as many...
Nine Kittens Rescued After They’d Been Abandoned in the Woods with Their Mothers
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! This past summer while visiting friends in another town, we decided to go for a hike. While we were driving through the woods looking for trails near the road, my friend yelled “KITTY! There was a cat back there! Turn around!” We ended up in a gravel pull-off and saw a cat sitting next to the road. She came up to us and started meowing and rubbing up against our legs. Then,...
7 Spooktacular Ways To Celebrate Halloween With Your Dog
Halloween is a holiday filled with spooky costumes, movies, and tasty treats. If you are like us, then you are planning to spend it with your best friend – which is your dog, of course. Whether you plan to head outdoors or stay inside, we have a list of fun activities that both you and your dog will enjoy. Here’s some ways to have a Happy Howl-o-ween! Dress up in costumes and take photos Not all dogs enjoy wearing costumes, so you may have to settle for a bandana or nothing at all. They are adorable either way and will look great...
“Come and Say G’day” Is the Adorable Australian Tourism Short You’ve Been Waiting For
Have you ever wanted to visit Australia? You’re not alone. “The Land Down Under” has much to offer in the way of sights and sounds. Now, the cutest little CGI kangaroo named Ruby wants to convince you to go. Featured prominently in a tourism short promoting the beauty and diversity of Australia, the newly released ad is more along the lines of a sweet children’s adventure film starring the spunky souvenir ‘roo and her new magical friend Louie, who just happens to be a unicorn. Voiced by actors Rose Byrne and Will...
Southern Colorado Humane Society Needs Help After Taking In 132 Animals In One Day
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) is the largest animal shelter in southern Colorado and never turns a pet away. However, last Thursday they saw a large influx of animals and took in 132 in one day. The shelter is currently caring for nearly 600 animals and needed to utilize their emergency shelter kennels. The 92 cats that arrived on Thursday were not from one hoarding case but a mix of transfers and surrenders. According to HSPPR, “All 132 animals came from owner surrenders, stray intakes, transfers from our Pueblo...
How to Give a Dog a Bath Who Hates One
Kristina Lotz Kristina Lotz has been a writer on all-things animal for over a decade. A former CPDT-KA dog trainer, she has competed in agility, herding and rally with her dogs. Now, she clicker trains her horse! Follow life on her farm @MeridaTheBitless. Source:...
Diaz Dixon Talks About Belonging, Friendraising, and Uncomfortable Conversations
[embedded content] We’re thrilled to introduce you to Diaz Dixon, HASS’s new Maddie’s® Advisor of External Affairs and Partnerships. Diaz joins HASS in this role after serving on the project’s executive committee. Diaz is a human service provider turned community patron passionate about targeted messaging and relationship building to enhance business development and self-growth. You may have seen his well-received TEDx Talk about the challenges of preconceived notions and how they shape and impact our realities. In...
Catch up with the Return to Home Challenge on social media
There’s just 11 more days left in Return to Home Challenge, and we are loving what we are seeing on social media! Don’t forget to use the hashtag #ReturnToHomeChallenge when posting on your channels. Let’s see what a few of you have been up to this month! Salt Lake County Animal Services partook in a reunion, three months in the making. Cabot Animal Support Services held a microchip checkpoint event. Fearless Kitty Rescue held a microchip clinic. Please help us spread the word about our FREE microchip clinic next Saturday...
Cat Adorably Twitches During Game Of Peek-A-Boo With Mom
Cats are a lot of fun to have around, and one of the best parts of having a cat is getting to know its unique quirks and personality traits. Jessica (TiTok user @jessicanicolec) has the priveledge of being Mom to an orange tabby cat named Alfredo and he has a funny little habit. Photo: TikTok/@jessicanicolec As it turns out, Alfredo has an adorable little eye twitch that he can’t seem to contain! Jessica filmed herself playing “peek-a-boo” with her cat, a game Alfredo can’t resist. However, the silly cat can’t...
Expert Explains The Reasoning Behind Different “Angry Sounds” That Cats Make
Have you ever noticed the angry noises cats make? Between the hisses, growls, snarls, and other sounds cats make, it can be hard to decipher exactly what they’re saying. Of course, cat owners want to do their best to understand their furry companions, and that’s where the renowned cat expert Jackson Galaxy comes in. Photo: Unsplash/Marlon Soares He took to YouTube to explain the meaning behind 7 different angry cat noises and it’s fascinating to hear. In the video, Jackson explains, “The cat verbal vocabulary is vast!...
The Purple Leash Project Helps Victims of Domestic Violence and Their Pets Stay Together
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year, ABC talk show host Tamron Hall is marking it by joining forces with the Purple Leash Project. Founded by Purina and RedRover, it gives victims and their pets a safe place to escape abuse at the hands of domestic partners who are prone to fits of violence. “You have family shelters around the country, but most of them can’t accept pets,” Hall stated. “Here’s the problem, nearly half of people who are in homes where there’s domestic...
Wearing a Muzzle Should Be Part of Every Dog’s Training!
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Woman Attempts To Groom An Entire Litter Of Husky Puppies
Anyone whose familiar with huskies knows how much of a handful they can be. Beyond their high maintenance attention and exercise needs, they also require a lot of grooming to keep their coats nice and their nails trimed. Vanessa of Girl With The Dogs is an experienced groomer and one thing she’s learned over the years is how much work it is to groom a husky. Photo: YouTube/Girl With The Dogs She’s shared videos in the past of how dramatic huskies can be during grooming, as they tend to be quite opinionated and loud. Despite that,...
On a Tight Budget? BarkBox Just Announced Set Prices on Dog Food For the Life of Your Pet
As rising prices and increased pet surrenders continue to make the news, BarkBox just announced its intention to lock in prices on dog food brands for the duration of your pet’s life. This could actually be of great help to people who are struggling right now. If you’re not familiar with BarkBox, it’s a fun subscription service where each month your pet or pets receive a box crammed full of goodies, like toys, treats, and pet food samples tailored to your doggos. You get to set the preferences, so it’s not a random...
Earth’s Wildlife Is In Trouble, But How Bad Is It?
Our planet’s wildlife is in danger. Each year, hundreds of species go extinct. But those are just the species we know about. Scientists don’t know exactly how dire the situation is for all life on Earth. Most countries lack national monitoring systems, making it difficult to reach a comprehensive figure. So, it’s difficult to count all wild animals on land and at sea. That doesn’t mean scientists aren’t giving it a shot. Photo: Adobe Stock / vaclavEach year, hundreds of species go extinct. The Living Planet Index...
Labrador Sees Cat Halloween Decorations And Doesn’t Know How To Reaction
Halloween is right around the corner and decorations are in full swing. Some people’s yards are full of spooky or fall-themed decor, ranging from pumpkins to skeletons and everything in between! One classic Halloween decoration is a black cat. Those who are superstitious recognize black cats as meaning bad luck, so some people will put cut-outs or statues of black cats in their yards to add to the spooky factor. Plus, who doesn’t love some wholesome animal-inspired decor? Photo: TikTok/@lilyyyyyyyannnn Apparently, Maverick the...
Man Helps Free A Fox With Its Paw Caught In a Tree
A man with Sanders Wildlife helped save a fox who was in quite a sticky predicament. The rescue received a call for help on Valentine’s Day from a homeowner in Roswell, Georgia. Despite it being a holiday, animal rescue work never stops and the man quickly went down to the homeowner’s yard and discovered a wild red fox with its paw tightly wedged in a Y-shaped tree. Photo: YouTube/Sanders Wildlife Sanders Wildlife shared on Facebook that the fox likely became stuck while using the tree as a scratching post. In a video shared on...
Dog Refuses To Eat Her Food Unless It is Prepared How Dad Makes It
Kids aren’t the only picky eaters…meet a dog named Nairobi. She only eats her kibbles when they are prepared just like how her dad makes them. Her mom, Chelsea, tried to feed her just her kibbles and the adorable pup refused to eat. She simply stared at her bowl in disbelief and waited for her “special toppings”. It was a battle of wills and the pup won. “She would rather starve then eat plain kibble! Lol,” shared her mom. The pup let out a little growl to show her displeasure at the end of the video...
Texas Woman Gored by Bison Releases TikTok Video of the Frightening Event
A Texas woman by the name of Rebecca Clark has shared a video of herself being charged by a bison in Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway, located in Quitaque, Texas. About 100 miles southeast of Amarillo, it lies within Briscoe County and is home to the Texas State Bison Herd. With their numbers greatly diminished by 1878, the southern bison herd was resuscitated with the rescue of a handful of orphaned calves by Charles and Maryann Goodnight. It’s said that the descendants of those animals now constitute the herd at Caprock. Park...
