Ukrainian Soldier Opens His Heart and Home To Stray Dog He Rescued From War Zone
For the past six months, Ukrainians have been fighting to protect their country and save animals left behind. The soldiers have proven that they are loyal, strong, and compassionate. Countless stories have emerged of military men and women going out of their way to save a stray cat or dog and make sure they are taken somewhere safe. There have also been numerous animals who live alongside the brave warriors, like a little black dog called Babai. UAnimals shared the story of how the stray dog was rescued and how he won the heart of one of his...
Homeowner Uses Security Camera To Talk To Deer In Her Yard
A homeowner in Pennsylvania surprised a deer when she began speaking to it on her Ring doorbell camera. The woman was away from her home in Indiana, Pennsylvania when she got a motion alert on her Ring doorbell camera that something was moving in her yard. According to Inside Edition, the woman feared that a bear had returned to her yard so she wanted to use her camera to scare it away. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition However, when she logged on, she saw that it wasn’t a bear at all that had set off the motion detector. Instead, it was a...
Cat Abandoned In Taped-Up Box Finds A Family To Love
They say cats have nine lives and that seems to be true for a battered tabby cat named Phoenix. The feline was left on a hill in a taped-up box that was so tightly wrapped there was no chance the cat could ever escape on her own. Beyond that, she was also very sick and needed medical attention. It was a cruel way to leave an animal and if her health didn’t kill her, being stuck in a tiny cardboard box without food or water certainly would. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo But fate had other plans and a woman named Liliana happened to hear the...
How to Choose an Easy Walk Harness
Choosing an easy-walk harness for your dog requires you to look at your dog’s current training needs, age, level of pulling and size as well as your budget. The PetSafe Easy Walk Harness is one of the most popular ranging in price from $20 to $30. It is available in most pet supply stores, brick and mortar and online, as well as the Petsafe website. What is an Easy Walk Harness? An Easy Walk Harness’ most prominent feature is that the dog’s leash is clipped to the front of him. The advertisement of being a “no-pull dog...
Turmeric — a supplement worth considering for your dog
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Start Your New Four-Legged Family Member on the Path to a Long, Healthy Life
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...
Woman Teaches Puppy How To ‘Whisper Bark’ For When They’re Inside
Having a dog is a joy, but it’s not something that comes without challenges. Dogs can be messy and require a lot of extra attention! But something else about dogs is how loud they can be. If you’ve ever had a dog that barks a lot, you know just how much noise an animal can produce! It’s actually incredible how loud dogs can be for so long. Dogs barking isn’t a problem for people without neighbors, but those in apartments or tight living spaces can face eviction if the barking becomes an issue. Photo:...
ICU Nurse Adopts Dog After Owner Passes Away
Growing old with a dog can be comforting, but terrifying. Many senior citizens wonder what will happen to their pets after their passing and the sad reality is that many end up in shelters. That was the fate of a much-loved chihuahua mix named Jax. According to Inside Edition, Jax’s owner was comatose in the ICU when she became the patient of nurse Kimberly Still. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition While Kimberly was caring for the woman in her last days, she learned through the woman’s family about her dog, Jax. Jax was the...
Woman Rescues Pitbull Trapped In A Stolen Bus
A sweet pitbull was given a second chance at life after being rescued from a hot, stolen bus. Melissa Geerlof was outside in her neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York when she heard a “screaming” noise coming from an abandoned bus parked on the curb. After some examination, Melissa realized who was screaming: a pitbull that was trapped inside the hot bus. Photo: TikTok/@melissageerlof Photo: YouTube/The Dodo The pup was just barely able to peak its snout out the top window enough for Melissa to spot her. Melissa realized the bus was...
Stray Dog In Georgia Gets A Job As A Crossing Guard
A stray dog has become a crosswalk patrolling star after going viral for protecting kids crossing the street! The dog, Kupata (which means “Sausage”), lives as a stray in Batumi, Adjara, Georgia. Many people think much of stray dogs, especially in countries like Georgia where stray dogs are plentiful and sometimes even a nuisance. But Kupata isn’t just an ordinary stray. He’s made a name for himself and even become somewhat of the town mascot! He even has his own Instagram account, @lovelykupata. Kupata is known for...
Cat Gives Grandma A Back Massage At Dinner
When we think of cats, we often picture aloof, shallow, and somewhat selfish pets. They like things their way and they don’t care much what their owner thinks. They’re like the opposite of dogs. Dogs can be major people-pleasers, but cats often want to be pleased without giving anything in return. It’s one of the reasons people love them so much. They rule the roost and they’re shameless about it! Photo: StockVault/Pixabay However, not all cats are the same. Some cats actually do go out of their ways to care for their...
Neglected, Emaciated Momma Dog Rescued with Her Nursing Babies
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! She lived across the street from my daughter, small for her boxer breed due to longterm neglect. She was probably less than 2-years-old and already nursing her second litter of mutt puppies. She was tied with a heavy rope, no shelter, no water, and no food dish. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / CORTEZ13 Occasionally, she would break or gnaw the rope and come running across the road to my...
Chris Evans Gifted His Dog A Shirt From The Movie ‘The Gray Man’
It’s no secret that Chris Evans loves dogs. In fact, he once admitted that the only reason he had an Instagram account was to post photos of dogs. True to that statement, Evans regularly posts content about his pup and gives little sneak peaks into his life with Dodger. When Evans isn’t busy dotting on Dodger, he’s acting in major films, like the new Netflix movie The Gray Man. Evans plays Lloyd Hansen, the main antagonist in the film. In the movie, Hansen was often seen sporting a blue and white polo shirt, a look that...
New Dog Collars Use AI To ‘Translate’ Barks Into Emotions
A South Korean company has created a new type of dog collar that utilizes artificial intelligence to “translate” barks into emotions. The company, Petpuls, first launched the product back in 2020 as part of a fundraising campaign. The collar may help dog owners better understand and bond with their pets, and help them better meet their needs. Photo: YouTube/Petpuls US In a press release, Petpuls Labs CEO, Stella Jang, said: “Many dog owners are unable to be with their dogs all the time. We created Petpuls to give dog owners...
Miracle Rescue Cat Loses and then Regains Her Eyesight
Kelly DeWeese had recently taken up running after the death of her mother, and this lifestyle change helped bring a miraculous cat into her life. DeWeese was headed past cornfields on one of her first forays into the running world when a tiny little kitten emerged and walked straight toward her. She wasn’t looking too good, though. DeWeese says, “You could tell she was really sick. She couldn’t open her eyes. They were goopy and closed shut, and she couldn’t meow. She kept sneezing.” Not able to turn her back on...
The World’s Tiniest Bat Is In Big Trouble, But There Could Be Hope
The bumblebee bat, also known as Kitti’s hog-nosed ba is the smallest bat in the world, and has the smallest skull size of any mammal on earth.As TreeHugger reports, the bumblebee bat weighs on average less than .07 ounces and on 1.14 inches long, but the tiny species is at heightened risk from climate change and habitat loss. These tiny bats can be found in caves in Thailand and Myanmar, in groups as large as 100 individuals per cave.They emerge to feed in the evening and dawn, foraging around nearby forest areas for insects. Source:...
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Wild Alaskan Pollock: “The World’s Best Whitefish” for you and your pet!
When Alaska became a state in 1959, sustainability was written into its state constitution. Alaska is known for its sustainable fisheries, and they are also known for being among the best-managed fisheries in the world. Fish is globally renowned for the many incredible benefits it brings. It’s an excellent source of protein and chock-full of life-giving nutrients like Vitamin D, B2 and Magnesium, and it is high in Omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for brain and heart health. According to healthline.com, humans that eat fish...
How to Get a Puppy to Stop Biting
Biting is frustrating behavior for new puppy owners, but the behavior is very natural. Puppies aren’t trying to be mean or destructive when they bite at people or things, they are just exploring the world. That said, it’s important for puppies to learn to keep their mouths to themselves at a young age to prevent behavioral problems in the future: a puppy mouthing or biting is more socially acceptable than an adult dog mouthing at people. Training a puppy not to bite takes a patient and gentle approach. Why do puppies bite? Rather...
Moth Species with Nearly 10-Inch Wingspan Spotted in Washington State
A moth native to Asia has fluttered its wings on over to the United States and surprised agriculture officials in the process. The atlas moth, one of the largest moths in the world with a nearly 10-inch wingspan, was found outside a garage in Bellevue, Washington, in early July. After a University of Washington professor reported it to the Washington State Department of Agriculture, official confirmation came in from the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Investigation Service on July 27. This is believed to be the first time a confirmed...
