Leisurely Lunchtime Walk Turns Into a Cat Rescue Operation
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! One afternoon as I was walking for a few miles after lunch, I heard this loud kitten mew. It was like a klaxon. I started looking for the source, and I saw a streak of grey fur run from one truck’s wheel well to the SUV parked on the curb where I was standing. Naturally, I investigated. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / CORYR930 I saw a tiny grey and white kitten. He looked about...
Here are the Top 10 Most Quiet Dogs in the World with Whom You can Share Your Tranquil Space
Of course, we want dogs who can watch over our home and loved ones. Pet that’s very loyal, loving, and playful. Having such a pet will certainly add to our happiness and feelings of security. Photo: YouTube/Top Dog Tips But should security always come with pet noisiness? Occasional barking is fine, especially when your dog is warning you about a stranger or something being wrong. What could be deafening and irritating are loud barks or endless whining just to call your attention. Another goose-bump-raising noise is a dog’s howl....
Find out Which Dog Breeds are the Worst Barkers and Howlers!
For a long time, you have been wanting to adopt a dog for a pet. But you are worried that your neighbors may not appreciate it since dogs are known for their noisy barks and howls. Photo: YouTube/ViralBe Must you give up on this cherished dream if it would add to your personal happiness? Of course not! All you have to do is avoid the noisy breeds. Here’s a list of those dog breeds that are known for being the worst barkers, whiners, and howlers: Alaskan Malamute. One of the most dignified-looking dog breed that is also playful,...
Retired Soldier Gets To Adopt His Old K-9 Partner After A Year Apart
Ask any soldier that has ever worked with a dog and they will tell you that it is one of the closest bonds you could possibly form as a human. Nobody knows this better than retired Tech Sergeant David Simpson, who had to leave his post as a result of a medical issue. While Simpson was in Iraq, he got very close to Robbie, a German Shepherd. Robbie was a military dog and the two of them would work very closely with each other performing security checks and patrolling the area. Photo: NARA & DVIDS Public Domain Archive/Defense Visual...
Peculiar Pink Birds Spotted In Georgia Are Not Flamingos
Pink birds have been spotted along the coast in Georgia and some people thought they were lost flamingos, but they are something else. Georgia DNR took to Facebook to clear up the confusion over the strange pink birds. Wildlife Resource Division posted, “No, we don’t have flamingos in Georgia… but we can see why you called it in!” Photo: Pixabay/JamesDeMers Both birds have long, skinny legs and eat the same diet to obtain their beautiful pink color. From a distance it is easy to see why someone could mistake them for...
Fun-Loving Husky Refuses To Share His Pool With Anyone
When the weather gets warm and the sun is out, many of us had to the pool in order to cool off. It’s something that is enjoyed by people around the world, and apparently, there are plenty of dogs who love it as well. If you’ve never had an opportunity to see a dog joyfully playing in the water before, you really are missing out on something in life. Photo: YouTube/BVIRAL Then again, we have the opportunity to see it happening in the following video, but it isn’t exactly happening for every dog. Obviously, somebody absolutely...
Video Of Puppy’s First Day At The Beach Goes Viral
Videos go viral for a number of different reasons. Some of them are sad and some are crazy, but when you have a video of an adorable puppy, it goes viral for all the right reasons. It seems as if that is the case with Eddie, a miniature golden doodle who was spending his first day at the beach. It was an event that was anticipated by the family, but it seems as if things didn’t go quite as smoothly as they had expected. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog Since it was Eddie’s first time at the beach, the pooch didn’t know exactly what...
Grieving Family Forced to Reschedule Appointment, Finds Kitten on Rescheduled Date
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! Several months ago, we lost a very precious fur baby to a sudden illness. She came to us as a rescue from an abusive home and once she learned to trust us, she became a beloved member of our family. Losing her was devastating, not only to my husband and me, but also to our other two kitties who were very close to her. She had been our “problem child,” always in mischief,...
After More than 20 Years, the Rarest Macaws in the World are Returning to the Wild
You may remember the Spix’s Macaw from the animated movie, Rio. A small, adorable parrot with deep blue feathers and a black curved beak that’s endemic to Brazil. Photo: YouTube/Euronews Albeit, there had been challenges for the couple of endangered Spix’s macaws in the movie, the actual history of these birds is tinged with tragedy. In 2000, the Spix’s macaw was declared extinct in the wild by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Their populateion was decimated by poaching, illegal trade, and habitat...
Inside the Parvo Puppy ICU
Take a look inside our Parvo Puppy ICU! In June we partnered with Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. and they donated all their proceeds from their Rescue Roast to our Parvo Puppy ICU to help us save even more little lives. We appreciate your support! Source: Austin Pets...
Florida Fishermen Set Up A Killing Contest That Could Devastate Important Shark Populations
Fishermen in Florida have set up a shark fishing tournament to make money on the misleading assertions that there are “too many” sharks in the water, Newsweek reports, though experts have thoroughly proven this assertion false. Entry in the contest costs $100 per vessel, with participants lured in by the promise of a cash prize if they catch one of the heaviest sharks, Nature World News reports. Each boat will be limited to two sharks by Florida law, but it’s possible that some participants could break the rules, motivated...
Distressed Cat Owner Commits Unintentional Pet Theft When She Mistakes Street Cat As Her Own
A hilarious video has gone viral on TikTok recently, and it might be categorized as slightly criminal, as it involves a woman accidentally nabbing a cat from the streets. PHOTO: Unsplash/Hugo WAI The video in question has been viewed almost 8 million times, and it is hilarious. A woman accidentally “catnapped” a precious furball that looks identical to her own cat, George. The video starts immediately with Kelly, the catnapper, yelling at George, telling him that she thought that he was on the loose and complaining that...
Bison Strolls By As Old Faithful Erupts Leaving Visitors In Awe
Chris Fabregas was visiting Yellowstone National Park and joined a group of other visitors to watch Old Faithful erupt. This is usually a sight to behold on its own but add in a perfectly timed bison and it turned into a once-in-a-lifetime moment. In the summer months the famous geyser attracts thousands of visitors per eruption, which occurs every 60 to 110 minutes. Eruptions last anywhere from 1.5 to 5 minutes. There are so many natural wonders to see in the park, but visitors never expected to see two amazing sights at the same time. Just...
The Human-Animal Bond — Treating with Purpose
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Make your own doggy toothpaste!
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...
Senior Dog with Hip Dysplasia Has His Own Elevator at Home
A pet parent’s role does not end during the puppy stage. You are responsible for your dog until he reaches old age. A dog’s senior years are the time to be more observant towards their health. Bit by bit, health complications will show, and you have to be aware of possible diseases your dog might acquire. Senior dogs are most likely prone to heart, kidney, and liver disease — cancer is also possible. Taking care of an old dog is as crucial as taking care of a puppy. It’s important to ensure that you can provide for...
Flora the Baby Koala Holds a Koala Stuffed Toy for Comfort
When someone feels scared and anxious, the initial reaction is to find comfort in a certain object. It can be through music on your phone, a safety blanket, a cherished accessory — or anything and anyone that makes you feel at ease. Babies often feel secure with a blanket, pillow, or stuffed toy. Infants cling to their comfort objects every day or just while sleeping. It also helps them calm down when away from their parents. A baby Koala from Currumbin Wildlife Hospital has experienced the same thing. Flora feels at ease with her soft...
Clever Cat Learns To Press A Button For Treats
Teaching new tricks to a pet may seem like second nature to dog owners but not so much to cat owners. While most people don’t think to teach tricks to cats, they’re actually quite clever and capable of learning! There’s even one cat that learned to perform 26 tricks in one minute. Quite impressive! Photo: TikTok/@emiologyofficial But even for less ambitious cats and owners, it’s possible to work with a simple trick or skill that might even come in handy. Pet owner and animal enthusiast Emi decided to try to teach her...
23 Neglected Dogs Rescued From ‘Most Squalid’ Conditions Rescuers Have Ever Witnessed
Twenty-three abused, mistreated and abandoned dogs were rescued from squalor after receiving a report of serious animal cruelty and neglect. The dogs were living at a home in Aguascalientes, Mexico, in what rescuers describe as some of the most filthy conditions they have ever seen. Photo: YouTube/HSUS The poor dogs were found living in small enclosures with no food or water. They were malnourished, dangerously dehydrated and weak. They were filthy, covered in mats, and their paws were red and sore from standing in their own feces....
Cat Reunited with Owners Three Weeks After Escaping Carrier at Boston Logan Airport
A cat named Rowdy lived up to her name on a recent airport adventure. The feline got out of her carrier after landing, purportedly chasing some birds. Three weeks, many efforts at catching her, and a prolonged chase later, the rambunctious cat is back with her owners. Four-year-old Rowdy was put into cargo as her family moved back to the United States from Germany, where they’d been stationed in the Army for 15 years. While her carrier was unloaded at Boston Logan International Airport, she took her chance and made a break for it. After...
