Community Rallies Together To Adopt Senior Pitbull Before It’s Too Late
Our hearts really go out to senior dogs. We realize that, when they end up in the shelter, they are the last to get adopted. Sometimes, they have to live out the last of their days in seclusion. It seemed as if that was the way things were going for Lloyd. He was brought to the SPCA in Niagara after police found him on the streets. As a 12-year-old pitbull, he certainly was living on borrowed time. Photo: YouTube/WGRZ-TV According to WGRZ-TV, if that wasn’t bad enough, the executive director of the shelter, Amy Lewis, said that they...
Faithful Dog Waits 6 Days Outside The Hospital For Her Sick Dad
I think that most of us would agree there is no creature quite so faithful as a beloved dog. When they are part of our family, they are more than just a pet or an animal that lives in the same home, they have all of the benefits and privileges of a full-fledged family member. It isn’t for nothing that we love our dogs so much. They are there for us through thick and thin and regardless of what happens, they will stick by our side. Photo: YouTube/Guardian News That fact became very evident, thanks to a dog from Trabzon, Turkey. According...
‘Guard Cat’ Reportedly Stops An Armed Robbery
We sometimes hear about dogs stepping up to the plate and helping their family when someone takes a threatening stand, but in this case, it was a feline that took the stand. 68-year-old Fred Everitt was the beneficiary of that cat’s loyalty. He had adopted Bandit four years ago from the Humane Society in his local area. He saved the cat’s life but Bandit seems to have turned things around and saved Everitt’s life in return. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Two robbers were attempting to break into the family home and Bandit was...
North Carolina Police Ask For Name Suggestions For New K-9 Pup and Receive Thousands
Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) in Monroe, North Carolina, added a new employee to their department, an 11-week-old German shepherd puppy, but needed help with a proper name. Sheriff Cathey decided to ask followers on Facebook for name suggestions for the K-9 and the response was overwhelming. The puppy, currently called “Puppy Doe”, was pictured and those adorable ears and face had people near and far commenting. The department provided some insight into the pup’s personality so a fitting name could be found....
Carriage Horse Collapses On Hot Day In New York City Causing Widespread Outrage
A crowd gathered at 45th & 9th in New York City on Wednesday when they saw a carriage horse collapse in the street during rush hour. What they saw next was heartbreaking. The carriage driver was yelling “Get up! Get up!” as he smacked the horse with the reins to try and get him to stand up. Kelvin Gonzalez and several other people intervened and told the man to stop hitting the horse and to offer him water. “I told him, ‘Yo, stop whipping him, give him some water. That’s a horse, not a machine,’”...
The dangers of dog treats, chews and toys and the safe option
Did you know that according to Bow Wow Labs, there are over 200,000 dog choking incidents each year in the U.S. alone? Unfortunately, the main causes of choking for dogs come from their favorite things in the world — their treats, chews and toys. . . and even owner’s socks, and yes, underwear. The risk of dog treats, chews and toys The Pet Food Manufacturers Association, says that all dog treats, chews, and toys pose a risk in getting stuck or lodged in a dog’s throat causing trauma and choking. Especially, if the...
Dog Years to Human Years: What’s the Latest Math?
You’ve heard the old saying — to calculate your dog’s age in human years you multiply his age by seven. A more modern idea accounts for breed size, where small and medium-sized breeds are thought to age at a slower rate than large and giant breed dogs. All mammals progress through the life stages of embryonic development, birth, infancy, youth, adolescence, adult and senior, but not at the same rates. The new math for determining how old a dog is in human years changes our perception of just how old our dogs are. The latest...
Bobcat Kitten Found and Rescued in Santa Cruz Mountains
Rescue centers and animal shelters have made a massive contribution to maintaining the planet’s wildlife. Each organization has done its best to ensure proper care and home for animals — wild or domesticated. They provide animals, especially the young ones, a chance at life — to grow and keep their species alive. Those organizations are also a safe haven for orphaned animals who were found alone — with no idea how to fend for themselves. A bobcat kitten in the Santa Cruz mountains was found and rescued by the Native...
A Baby Seal Keeps on Hissing After Being Rescued and Brought to Rehabilitation
Animals tend to be snappy to humans when they find it hard to trust due to previous experiences. Baby animals who aren’t taught by parents about socializing grow to be hostile. They still don’t know how to move around the environment, making them skeptical of almost everything. People must be patient and alert during the rescue mission — to avoid accidents for both rescuer and rescuee. Marcus Monaghan showed how to handle a hissing baby animal he rescued in Ireland. @mariusmonaghan5 Made a new friend today 🥺...
Anxious Pit Bull is Comforted by McDonalds Drive Thru
Rescue dogs often have trouble interacting with their surroundings due to trauma and prefer to be left alone or stay in a spot where they feel most comfortable. Shelters, foster homes, and adoptive parents have the responsibility to help those dogs overcome anxiety and fear. Part of taking care of them is to be aware of their triggers. The world’s beauty must be shown to those dogs — to enjoy their new life. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo A stray pit bull was found by the dumpster, and she is currently staying with her foster mom, Laura....
3 Boys Were Lost In Forest For Hours, Then Police K-9 Began Tracking Their Scent
Three young boys from New Jersey were exploring a forest on their bikes when they accidentally got lost and were missing for several hours. The whole neighborhood, including departments from two counties, banded together to look for the missing boys, but it was a police K-9 who ended up being the hero. Photo: YouTube/CBS Philly The K-9, a Bloodhound named Shiloh with the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Department, was able to track the boys’ scents and lead police to them. In order for Shiloh to track their scent, officers used the...
Street Dog Has Puppies and They All Get Adopted, Except for Her
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! Someone had abandoned a dog at a lonely stretch of road near my home, and four lovely puppies were born a week later. Three were brownies and one a mix of black and white. The puppies were housed inside a roadside scupper and the mother dog would show her displeasure when someone went near. If it rained, I worried the puppies would be washed away, if not drowned. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY /...
Dog Monuments Around The World Are Turning Gold From People Petting Them
Humans have a natural tendency to pet a dog whenever they see one, even if the dog isn’t real. While you should always ask permission to pet someone’s dog, people are taking a moment to honor the dog monuments around the world with a pat on the nose or back. Hero dogs like Balto and faithful companions like Fala, Hachiko, and many more are still receiving love long after they have passed away. It is obvious where people are petting the bronze statues because that area is turning gold. The natural oxidization process turns the...
Building a Positive Workplace Culture—Why It Matters and How To Do It
[embedded content] The animal welfare industry is understaffed and facing worker turnover, like employers around the country. The effects are dire: animal shelter workers are burned out, and animals’ lives are at risk. But in the face of these challenges, Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS) in Florida has zero vacant positions, and hasn’t had an opening in an entry level position in over 14 months. PCAS Assistant Director Spencer Conover attributes this success to a positive workplace culture, built through inspiration,...
Want to Have a Dog with a Much Longer and Healthier Lifespan? Here’s a List of Their Breeds!
One of the things we wish for when we have a pet dog is spending many happy years together. Playing, taking walks in the park, watching movies, preparing dinner for everyone, talking to your dog while it responds with barks, hugging it with sweetness, and your dog licking you with happiness. Photo: YouTube/Amazing Dogs Yes, it can be regretful that dogs do not live as long as humans. But, when adopting a dog, you can make a choice among dog breeds with a longer, healthier lifespan. Want to find out which dog breeds they are, here’s a...
Must Know Goldendoodle Grooming Tips
Like many of our Dogster readers, you may have ventured into at-home grooming during the pandemic, but if you’re a Goldendoodle pet parent, it’s worth putting professional grooming back on your to-do list. Goldendoodles are very high on the list of breeds that need professional grooming regularly, plus weekly brushing at home, says Jay Spainhour, owner of Chicago’s Tucker Pups Pet Resort. This is because the Goldendoodle is typically low-shedding — a trait she picks up from her Poodle parent — which means the...
Your hands-on guide for going to the dog park
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Upgrade Your Pup’s Style with a Luxurious Leather Dog Collar
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
How your animal organization can better connect with the community it supports
Looking for ways to better connect with your community? Whether you’re looking to diversify your staff/volunteers, share information about the programs and support you provide, or you just really want to find out what your community needs, grassroots efforts can help. Elijah Brice-Middleton, Executive Director of Plainfield Area Humane Society (PAHS) in New Jersey shares how grassroots efforts like going out into the community has paid dividends for his organization, and how it can for yours, too. “No matter what size your...
Blind And Deaf Rescue Husky Chases Owner Around The Yard
Running in the yard with your dog can be a lot of fun, but when your dog is both deaf and blind, it poses some challenges. For the Flood family, those challenges meant their husky, Lady, couldn’t see or hear them very well. She was comfortable and enjoyed running in circles, but it’s not like she could play a game of fetch or tag very easily, given her lack of eyesight and hearing. Photo: TikTok/@ericaflood Erica Flood shared on TikTok that they adopted the now 10-year-old blind and deaf husky last year after seeing her profile in...
