How to Choose and Understand the Difference Between “Full Spectrum” CBD Oil, “Broad Spectrum” CBD Oil and CBD “Isolate” for Pets
With a variety of CBD products on the market, it’s important to know the differences in order to choose the right CBD oil for your pet! Understanding the difference in CBD products is just as important as choosing the right CBD product for your pet. Since these differences can also directly affect price and product benefits, it’s crucial to consider the true meaning of “Full Spectrum”, “Broad Spectrum” and CDB “Isolate” when it comes to a CBD oil for pets: 1. CBD Isolate CBD isolate is 99% pure...
Registration for the Return to Home Challenge begins Monday, July 25!
At its core, the Return to Home Challenge is simple. Find a pet? Get it home. That home might be a cozy apartment, a house with a big yard or, if you’re a community cat, an abandoned lot. Registration for this collaborative Challenge begins on Monday, July 25th. There’s also $300,000 in grant prizes available! For the month of October, 17 national organizations are inviting animal shelters and rescue organizations who handle lost/stray/at-large dogs and cats to elevate Return to Home (RTH) by creating a culture of return to...
Three Orphaned Bear Cubs Taken to Wildlife Center for Rehabilitation
Mother bears are protective of their young, keeping them safe and fed as they learn the skills to survive on their own. Three black bear cubs in California were recently deprived of this motherly protection, as they’d been orphaned. However, a wildlife center is stepping in to make sure the cubs are safe, can learn the bear ropes, and that they’ll be ready to venture back into the wild when the time comes. San Diego Humane Society says its Ramona Wildlife Center has welcomed two siblings and a third cub that were rescued by...
Video Captures The Moment A Dog Sees For The First Time After Cataract Surgery
A sweet video captured the moment a dog got to see the world for the first time following surgery and it’s absolutely precious to watch. The video was posted on Reddit by u/SnuzieQ and features her 4-year-old Pomeranian and Maltese mix. The dog can be seen wearing the “cone of shame” with a special screen over the front to protect his eyes. The fur around his eyes is freshly shaved from surgery, allowing the pup to take in the world all the better. The dog’s owner explained in the comments that the dog had cataracts...
Mama Elephant And Her Calf Are Pulled To Safety From Drainage Hole In 3-Hour Rescue
A mama elephant and her calf were rescued from a roadside drainage hole in central Nakhon Nayok province in Thailand. The one-year-old calf fell into the hole while the distressed mother stood guard over him. Photo: YouTube/Guardian News The rescue took place in the pouring rain as vets acted quickly to save them. Unfortunately, the mother ended up hitting her head after she was sedated, so rescuers used a truck-mounted boom lift to pull her out of the hole before climbing on top of her to perform CPR. Meanwhile, a digger cleared away dirt so...
Man Films Hungry Squirrels Doing Gymnastics For Snacks
Squirrels are silly little creatures. Their movements are a mix of erratic acrobatics. Nonetheless, they’re still quite cute. I find that watching squirrels go about their business can be quite therapeutic in a way. There’s a park by where I live, and it has tons of squirrels in it. I will often see them on my walks in the early morning as they scamper across the grass before scurrying up into the trees. They’re quite good at climbing and are naturals as they hop from tree branch to tree branch. Photo: YouTube/Caters Clips...
Dog Left In House After Her Owner Dies Spends Months Living Alone
For some stray dogs, life on the streets can be quite traumatizing to the point that they are no longer able to trust. They become scared and timid when people are around, unable to believe that they won’t get hurt. It’s quite heartbreaking, as no animal should ever feel as though they will never be loved or cared for. Thankfully, there are organizations full of kind-hearted individuals who are committed to helping to rescue the lost and abandoned animals who need a little love and kindness in their lives. Photo: YouTube/Howl Of A...
German Shepherd Zooms Around The Yard With Child’s Toy Car
Dogs have a very playful side. Perhaps that is why we love them so much – they’re always up for having some fun. Sometimes, that fun crosses over to the human world. Sometimes, our dogs find that they like to play with kids’ toys too! When I was younger I had to consciously keep my stuffed animals away from my dog or else she’d happily rip the stuffing out of them. In Stanton, Kentucky, one German Shepherd found a fun new game to play that involved a child’s outdoor toy. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog The ensuing...
Highway Patrol Rescues Injured Dog On The Road And Offers Her A Forever Home
It was a turn of luck for one stray dog who was suffering from the heat on the side of the road. Not only was the poor pooch picked up by a Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper, but she was also adopted by the kind-hearted trooper. The dog, now named Princess, had collapsed on the side of the road in 96-degree Fahrenheit heat when she was spotted by a passing person, Kaye Fiorello. Fiorella alerted Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Pumpy Tudors, who showed up at the scene to see how he could help the suffering animal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons As...
Clever Cat Escapes From Shed By Opening The Door With His Paws
Cats are smart. They often don’t get enough credit for their intelligence. Perhaps because it’s not on demand the way a dog’s intelligence is. Dogs, universally known as man’s best friend, love to please their people. Therefore, they’re willing to do all sorts of tricks and tasks, showing off how clever they can be. But cats are more like little furry criminal masterminds, their intelligence comes out when they’re stirring up trouble. Photo: Reddit/u/folflexity One rather clever black and white kitty showed...
Baby Koala Keeps on Hugging and Kissing Mom who’s Getting Treated in Hospital Zoo
A baby koala named Phantom could not leave his mom while she was undergoing surgery after a road accident. Both koalas were hit by a car west of Brisbane, but fortunately young Phantom did not sustain any serious injuries. It was his mom Lizzy who needed treatment for facial trauma and a collapsed lung. Photo: YouTube/Let Me Know Mother and son were rushed to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital where Lizzy was given immediate medical attention. Phantom was allowed to stay by her side since the koala joey was only six-months-old. Bewildered...
Engineers Reveal New Technology That Guards Against Unwanted Kitty Butt Pets
There is no denying that cats are entertaining creatures. Their mannerisms and attitudes can provide us with plenty to keep us engaged. There is so much to cover about cats, that one pair of YouTubers have come up with a series of videos that explore the actions and habits of cats in a rather humorous manner. Photo: YouTube/klusmanp While they have been on something of a hiatus, both Paul Klusman and TJ Wingard – two professional cat engineers – have created another video that explores the ways that cats guard against unwanted...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Community Conversations, NACA course and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The first course in the NACA Field Services Series is now availableFor animal care and control officers, maintaining a safe environment while performing daily duties is key. The brand new, self-paced course, NACA Field Services Series: Using Tools and Equipment, was designed with this concept in mind. The first course in a series from National Animal Care & Control (NACA) covers safe, effective and humane use… Learn More Weekly Community...
Man Holds Farting Wombat That’s Angrily Eating Corn
Have you ever seen a gassy wombat angrily eating corn? Well, now’s your chance! Pete the rescue wombat was hanging out with his caretaker, Chris Barns, when the two filmed a short clip as part of a BBC series. In the clip, Chris was holding Pete who was squirming around and angrily eating his favorite snack: sweet corn. Photo: YouTube/BBC The Southern Hairy-Nosed wombat may not look that impressive or strong, but in the clip, Chris refers to him as being like holding “pure muscle.” Mid-munching, Pete paused to release a loud...
Top 5 ways to prevent dental disease in dogs and cats
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Bulldog Can’t Contain His Excitement When Mom Sets Out A Pool Of Ice
An English bulldog was treated to a pool of ice on a hot summer day and she couldn’t contain her excitement! The 4-year-old pup, Chandler, lives with her older brother, Walter, and their owner in New York City. The two dogs spend a lot of time together, but Chandler is usually the one getting into things. She is the youngest of the family, after all. Photo: Instagram/@walterenglishbulldog This hot summer day was no exception. When Mom set out a kiddie pool filled with ice cubes, Chandler went absolutely bonkers for it! She leaped into...
Missing Dog Returns Home After Winning 3rd-Place In A Dog Show
When a five-year-old beagle mix named Bonnie disappeared from her home in the United Kingdom, her owners feared for the worst. According to Wales Online, Paula and Peter Closier immediately began searching the local area, calling local veterinarians to put the word out and even got the police involved. When their searches turned up empty, Paula took to social media to spread the news about her beloved pup in hopes that someone from the community might spot her. Photo: StockVault/Pixabay As it turns out, John Wilmer happened to be on his way...
Vet Shares Weird Pet Names He Hears In His Clinic
Some pet owners choose names for their animals that mean something, sound nice, or somehow fit the animal in question. Others, however, pick their pets’ names with humor in mind. That’s all fun and games until the vet has to call out the bizarre or weird name into a busy waiting room. It can get a little awkward. Dr. Frank Bozekla, an emergency vet from Illinois, took to TikTok to share some of the weirdest names he’s had to call out. It might make you rethink how you name your pets in the future! Photo: Unsplash/Karsten...
Boat Full Of Kids Rescues Wild Kitten Struggling In The Water
A group of students in Sao Paulo, Brazil made an unexpected water rescue on their way to school and it was all captured on video. Boat buses are not uncommon in rural areas of Brazil where road conditions are not as reliable or safe as the water. As anyone who lives rural can tell you, you just never now what you might come across on your way to school! For the kids heading to school by boat on one particular day, they happened to see something out of the usual struggling in the water. Photo: Facebook/City of Illha Comprida It appeared to be...
A Rescued Overweight Senior Dog Made An Amazing Transformation Under Her Dad’s Fitness Training
It’s never too late to change your life for the better. For Squishy, a senior dog rescue, she may not have directly made the choice but she definitely did not hold back on her efforts for improving her health. The picture above is Squishy after her amazing weight loss. You wouldn’t think that she’s a senior dog, right? Looking as cute as a puppy, the dog has been through a lot the past years. Squishy was adopted by Jimmy Shiba, a personal coach who describes himself as a master trainer and a transformation specialist. I...
