The Wild Tiger Count Has Increased 40% Since 2015, IUCN Says
In 2010, the number of tigers in the wild had fallen to an all-time low of 3,200. That was down from an estimated 100,000-plus in 1900. Twelve years ago, leaders agreed to work toward the goal of doubling the population by 2022. While they didn’t quite manage it globally, their efforts appear to be heading in the right direction. Recent figures from the International Union for Conservation of Nature show that there are now between 3,726 and 5,578 wild tigers throughout the world. That’s up 40% from 2015 estimates. IUCN says this...
You can Poison Your Pets by Giving Them Paracetamol for Pain Relief, Experts Warn
Vet bills. Pet food. Insurance. People could feel their heads reeling from all of their financial concerns due to the rising inflation and economic chaos wrought by the pandemic. Photo: YouTube/Animals Planet There is crisis everywhere, and among those who are adversely affected by these troubles are the animals who live with us. Our pets who depend on us for food, home, love, and other essentials. Due to financial hardship, many have surrendered their pets to animal shelters. Others chose to simply abandon them because their personal and...
Dog Overweight? What Weight Management Dog Food Should You Choose?
If you’re looking for dog food for weight loss, selecting the right diet is essential to achieving a healthy body condition. If you’re thinking of simply feeding less, that may help, but there are more effective, and safer, choices for overweight dogs. The goal is to find tasty weight management dog foods (and treats) that will reduce calories while meeting your pet’s nutritional needs. By looking for a few key dog food elements and ingredients, and following science-based formulations and approaches, you can find the best...
Guy Pranks Drive-Thru Workers By Switching Places With His Dog
They say laughter is medicine and there’s nothing like a good old practical joke to make that happen. One man decided to prank some drive-thru workers at Starbucks and he did it with the help of an accomplice: An adorable dog who was hiding in his backseat! The man went through the drive-thru like usual and when he got to the window, he paid for his drink like normal. Photo: YouTube/Rumble Viral The prank was caught on video and things seemed to be going like any other time at a drive-thru, but then the driver can be heard asking:...
How to Keep Your Dog Entertained While You Work From Home
Over the last few years, working from home has become a normal part of life. One of the biggest benefits of this way of working is that you can be with your pet all day, but this can come with one small downside – your pet may expect your undivided attention all day. To help you get some work done, we’ve put together a list of five ways to keep your dog entertained during work. Spread out meal times Instead of having one meal time in the morning and another in the evening, spread out your pup’s feedings through the day. To...
Sick Dog Brought Home So She Wouldn’t Have to Die in the Shelter, Makes Miracle Recovery
This story was submitted as part of the Fur-tastic Scrapbook contest. Winners will receive $500, plus $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite rescue. You can vote for your favorite finalist through August 1 here! I rescued Jasmine from an Arizona shelter in 2006. She was very sick with a mystery illness, and I basically brought her home so she wouldn’t die in the shelter. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ANGIE JOHNSTON Once there, I saw she really wanted to live, so my vet and I spent the next six months with diagnostics, transfusions to...
Special Needs Puppy Gets ‘Snuggle Puppy’ to Keep Her Company, Is Best Friends with it Years Later
This story was submitted as part of the Fur-tastic Scrapbook contest. Winners will receive $500, plus $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite rescue. You can vote for your favorite finalist through August 1 here! Our sweet Reese was born with a cleft palate and congenital abnormalities to her eyes. Because of her genetic defects, she had to be separated from her mother and littermates to come to our home so she could be tube fed round the clock as her only chance of survival. PHOTO: TABITHA BROWY When she was just a few days old, we...
The 3-3-3 Rule: What it is and how to do it
The 3-3-3 rule explains what you need to know about the adjustment period in the first three days, three weeks and three months after adopting a rescue dog. Understanding what to expect and how to help your rescue dog adjust leads to a smoother transition and happier home. Adopting a dog is a wonderful but challenging experience. When we change jobs or schools, new experiences can be exciting and intimidating at the same time. A rescue dog also needs time to adapt to and understand his new life. You need to comprehend what he’s going...
Best Dog Food for Skin Allergies
Disclaimer: If you purchase items through links on our site we may earn a commission. Figuring out why your dog is so itchy and what to do about it can be complicated and frustrating. Food allergies — and therefore, dog skin allergies — in dogs are becoming more common. The most frequently reported foods that cause allergic symptoms in dogs are beef, chicken, lamb, wheat, soy, walnuts and corn. However, dogs can be allergic to any foods containing small amounts of protein including fruits, vegetables and grains. Most food...
How to Read Cat Body Language: Behavior, Posture & More
Humans are complex creatures — but so are our cats! People who aren’t familiar with cats might say they’re “aloof” or “mysterious,” but understanding a cat’s body language simply takes knowing what to look for. Cats naturally don’t have many facial muscles, which is why some people might think of them as cold and haughty. Dogs have many more muscles in their faces, so it’s much easier to tell from their expressions when they’re feeling heightened emotions. When it comes to...
Excited Golden Retriever Greets His Owner At The Airport
The enthusiasm that dogs have for their favorite humans is hard to match. They just get so excited to be around their owners that when they’re separated for even a short amount of time, the reunion is precious. If you’ve owned a dog before, you know just how excited they get. Even if you leave for 5-minutes, they greet you at the door with full-body tail wagging and enthusiasm! Photo: YouTube/Caters Clips For those who leave their pets for even longer, the reunions can be quite precious. 29-year-old Alexandra Owens recently...
Horse Runs Back Into Burning Wildfire To Save Her Family
Living in California, I’ve experienced my fair share of wildfires. They happen every year, but some years are a lot worse than others. Between 2019-2021, it felt like the state couldn’t catch a break. Those who lived in high-risk areas or evacuation zones felt the pressure and stress of getting to safety, but those with animals had a little more challenges. After all, no one wants to abandon their pet in a fire. When my house was under evacuation for a wildfire fire in 2020, we had to figure out how to pack up all the dogs,...
Border Collie Leads Rescuers To Owner Who Fell 70 Feet In Remote California Forest
A border collie is being credited with saving his owner after he led rescuers to the injured man in a remote part of the Sierra Nevada forest. According to a Facebook post by the Nevada County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue, a 53-year-old man fell around 70 feet while out for a hike with his border collie and is believed to have broken his hip and multiple ribs. Search and rescue was deployed to find the man, but it was thanks to his dog that the mission was a success. Photo: NARA & DVIDS Public Domain Archive/The U.S. National...
Couple Transforms Lifejacket Into Stepping Stone For Trapped Ducklings
A couple in Florida helped some ducklings get out of a pool after they became trapped with the help of a lifejacket. John Kubiak managed to film the ducks and the rescue that took place and shared it with Storyful. As you can see in the video below, a mother duck found a seemingly perfect place to swim with her chicks: a bright, clear pool! Photo: Facebook/storyful The pool was easy to climb into, but the mother might’ve miscalculated how easy it would be to climb back out. With all her ducks in tow, she tried to exit the pool but some...
Rescue Kitten Finds Forever Home After Going Viral On Facebook
A tiny rescue found a loving forever home thanks to a viral Facebook post that featured her in it. Shelters are often overrun with stray kittens each year and it can be hard for all of them to find permanent homes. In fact, the National Kitten Coalition estimates that 1.4 million shelter cats are euthanized each year. Not finding a home can be a life-or-death situation for animals in need, but for a little kitten named Spicy Chicken Nugget, her happily ever after came sooner than expected. Photo: Wikimedia Commons The kitten was taken in by...
Two Women Arrested for Trying to Smuggle 109 Live Animals out of Thailand through Their Suitcases
“Traffickers who were biding their time during the pandemic-related movement restrictions, are back in force now and this spate of smuggling attempts is reason for all Southeast Asia’s airports to be on alert,” said Kanitha Krishnasamy, Director for TRAFFIC in Southeast Asia. “These seizures show that Thai authorities have anticipated the problem and been vigilant, and we encourage others in the region do the same.” Photo: YouTube/Animals Planet One of those recent seizures involved two Indian women, Nithya Raja...
Life-Saving Flights Arrive Just In Time For 200 Shelter Pets Seeking Forever Homes
When Itty Bitty was rescued in Florida, the orphaned kitten’s mother was nowhere in sight. Fortunately, the tiny kitten was nursed back to health with the help of a foster parent, who bottle-fed Itty Bitty to help him survive those critical first days without his mom. Now Itty Bitty has grown into a cute, healthy, and playful kitten preparing to take another big step! In August, Itty Bitty will be joining approximately 200 at-risk cats and dogs flying to safety on special flights timed to coincide with the annual Clear the Shelters pet...
Couple Says ‘No More’ Cats, Ends Up Rescuing Kitten in Need
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! I have been a “crazy” cat lady most of my life, and my significant other knew that when we got together 16 years ago. At the time, I had six indoor cats. Over the years, people in our neighborhood knew we were cat people and ended up dropping off cats (mostly pregnant females) at our home. Long story short, we took them in and ended up with grandma, her two daughters, and...
Rescuers Save Baby Elephant Trapped In A Pit
Officials in Thailand had their hands full when a baby elephant became trapped in a deep pit. According to a report from Inside Edition, the mother elephant was standing guard near the top of the pit, but she was unable to get the calf out herself. While it was clear the mother was trying to protect her baby, her presence was making it difficult for rescuers to step in and help free the calf. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Unable to move the mama elephant away from the pit, rescuers had no choice but to tranquilize her. However, things...
Farm Animals Join Forces To Teach A Three-Legged Deer How To Run
There is something special about living in the country. It gives you the opportunity to see things that most people would never even have the chance of seeing. This includes some very special animals, some of which may be under your care and others that just happened to wander through the property. In Australia, this was seen in a very special way with a deer named Rudie. He was only two days old when he was brought to a vet clinic, and he needed some assistance. Although he was a healthy animal, he was missing a front leg. Photo: YouTube/The...
