Alligator Made a Surprise Appearance in a US Horse Racetrack
Horses don’t love surprises, especially if it’s an alligator. People on social media have been sharing the video of an alligator crossing a horse racetrack in Louisiana. It seems like a regular day for an alligator to roam around and check the area. However, the horse was obviously frightened in the video — a predator was on the loose, so that would be the horse’s initial reaction. Thankfully, the alligator was really just taking a walk. While the horse was anxiously walking around circles, the alligator remained...
Malnourished, Abandoned 15-Year-Old Cat Rescued From Streets
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! My fiancee received a call from his son saying that a cat had been crying outside their home all night. He knew immediately after he told me about the call, we would be going over to their house. When I saw him, my heart was broken. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / Михаил Прокопенко He was older, skinny...
Shark Attacked a Pregnant Sea Turtle Who Managed to Survive and Deliver Her Eggs at a Hospital
A 50-year-old loggerhead turtle was found at the Port St. Lucie power plant, which the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission immediately rescued and sent to Zoo Miami’s Sea Turtle Hospital for treatment according to zoo communications director Ron Magill. The pregnant sea turtle was attacked by a shark on her way back to the beach where she was born in order to lay her own eggs. Her left fin was almost entirely bitten off by the shark, but she still managed to swim to safety. Photo: YouTube/Deep Marine Scenes At the...
6 Cheap—and Even Free!—Ways to Get More Lost Pets Back Home Today
Getting lost pets back to their families is always a top priority. It’s a mission with extra urgency when shelters are full, and getting fuller with every passing day—and of course here’s July 4, right on the horizon, with all the lost pets those boom boom skies will bring. We know. We know! And we’re here to help. Here are six inexpensive, some even completely free, ideas that you can start implementing today to help you reunite more pets with their people—so they’ll be home snoozing on the couch...
What to Expect When Your Dog Has Cancer
My dog has cancer – what next? Finding support and trusted medical resources are the first steps when your dog has been diagnosed with cancer. A new database called Canine Cancer: Take C.H.A.R.G.E. (Canine Health and Registry Exchange) is a collection of incidence, prevalence and emotional-support information taken directly from dog owners and vets based on personal experience with canine cancer. The database, overseen by eight leading veterinarians who specialize in canine oncology and surgery, is open to the public and the...
Giving pets supplements: making a frustrating task easy
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How to Prepare for Summer for Dogs With Heavy Coats
Temperatures are steadily increasing, which leaves many pet parents wondering how they can make summer for dogs with heavy coats more comfortable. Some may understandably think that shaving their dog is the best way to keep them cool, but for dogs with heavy coats, this can do more damage than good. While their heavy coats are built to keep them warm in cold weather, they also protect their sensitive skin from the sun and allow them to regulate their temperature more easily. But, this doesn’t mean that they couldn’t benefit from a...
Less Than 300 Wolverines Remain In The Lower 48 States — Help Us Get Them Classified As Endangered
Wolverines are rapidly disappearing from the United States. There are less than 300 wolverines remaining in the contiguous United States, In These Times reports, and there are currently no federal protections in place to keep the population stable or prevent sudden decline. According to the Wolverine Foundation, Wolverine habitat has shrunk dramatically in the past century, with fragmentation due to human development and poaching making fewer and fewer places livable for the beloved mammal. Less than 300 wolverines remain in the contiguous...
Nebraska Shelter Dog Finally Experiences “Gotcha Day” After Waiting Nearly 5 Years
On December 7, 2017, a Shepherd mix arrived at Capital Humane Society and was named Baby Girl. She quickly won the hearts of staff and volunteers who thought she would be adopted quickly. However, as the months turned to years, the sweet girl became the longest tenured adoption animal. They refused to give up on her and spoiled her with love and attention while they waited for the right person to come forward. Baby Girl takes some time to warm up to people, but once she does, she will show off her playful side. Tossing toys in the air and...
Help for Kennel Cough (Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease)
Injections, intranasal drops and even oral vaccines can protect against the most common infectious organisms. ©Mario Forcherio / EyeEm | Getty Images Room 3 sounded like a barnyard. It was an uncharacteristically slow (and peaceful) Monday morning at my veterinary clinic. Any illusion of tranquility was shattered by what could fittingly be described as an eruption of wall-trembling goose honking. Either someone had confused me for a farm vet, or I had a pretty good idea of what lay on the other side of the exam room door — and it...
Many Cat Owners Believe that Their Pets Must be Allowed to Roam Freely Regardless of Risks
“Cats allowed to free-roam can lead to predation of wildlife, including native wildlife, disruption of wildlife behaviour, spreading disease like toxoplasmosis, which is a threat to our endangered marine mammals and can be transferred to humans as well. (Outdoor) cats are also at an increased risk of injury or harm to themselves,” said University of Canterbury master’s student Sarah Chamberlain who is also a cat owner. Cat containment is a controversial issue for many people around the world who own cats. Photo:...
Burglar was Caught by Police Officers due to a Cat’s Collar with GPS Device
Crime does not pay. And thanks to a cat’s collar which serves as a GPS device, police officers were able to catch a burglar near Toulouse. The owners of the house were out when the burglary happened in the village of Cintegabelle located in Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France. Photo: YouTube/Hype Tech The burglars rummaged through a trailer that was parked outside and got away with their stolen goods in a couple of cars belonging to the cat’s owners as well. As they returned home, the couple discovered the burglary but...
Zoo Welcomes a New Puppy to be Their Cheetah Cub’s Best Friend
A cheetah cub named Rozi will not be alone anymore at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Soon, she will have a companion from the Animal Rescue Fund, Inc. — and that is Daisy, a new puppy! Photo: YouTube/LOCAL 12 Cincinnati Zoo’s cheetah ambassadors like Rozi are always paired with dogs as they grow up. And just like the many cheetah-dog pairs before them, Rozi and Daisy will be experiencing the world together, learning from each other, with Daisy helping Rozi to be trained into one of the zoo’s noble cheetah...
Stray Cats are being Killed and Mutilated at US Military Bases in Hawaii and South Korea
“It is our understanding that a group of soldiers from the 1st battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division purchased blow dart guns while on a recent training mission to Indonesia and brought them home to Hawaii. We have seen multiple cats with darts currently in them,” said KAT Charities founder Dr. Karen Tyson. Photo: YouTube/The Korea Times Killing and mutilation of feral cats are being reported in Hawaii by KAT Charities Animal Rescue. According to reports, the cats are being targeted...
Pair of Animal Lovers Sets Out to Help Skittish, Injured Stray Cat
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! It was a freezing cold January night when a cat that we had seen hanging around our yard showed up on our back porch. We had been putting food and water out for him. When I looked out and saw him, there was blood everywhere! He looked terrified and I was worried that he had been hit by a car. When I opened the door to see if I could help him, he ran and I could see he was limping badly....
Hilarious Video Of A Puppy Distracting Its Owner Goes Viral And People Are Cheering For The Cute Pup
When something is easily done, it’s like taking candy from a baby, they said. But what if it’s a baby vs baby situation? PHOTO: Unsplash/Stephen Andrews A video originally posted on Instagram has gone viral but it seems like it has already been deleted, with the original post already having 2 million views the last time it was checked. Since then, a reuploaded version of the video has been posted by ViralHog just in the latter part of March and it already has more than 300,000 views. The hilarious interaction between a cute little...
“Survivor” Dogs From Dog Meat Farms In South Korea Showcased In Photo Series by Award-Winning Photographer
A photo is worth a thousand words but in a series of photos taken by award-winning photographer, Sophie Gamand, each photo is worth a thousand tail wags. She is known for her life-altering photos that changed the way the world views pit bulls. “Since 2014, I have been taking photographs of adoptable pit bulls, for free, from all around the United States. Many had been waiting for homes for years. The portraits celebrate these dogs’ inherent personality, vulnerability, and individuality and have not only led to hundreds of dogs...
Why does your cat stare at you?
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A Woman and Her Baby Flamingo Had the Sweetest Reunion Most Unexpectedly
Many reunion stories on the internet include a human and an animal. Some stories would make you shed a tear or two. As for Elly Albers, it was both heartwarming and surprising to know Baby can still recognize her. Baby is a flamingo who Elly took care of three years ago. Elly manages an NGO in the Netherlands called the Mangrove Info Center. It was established in 2022, and in 2018, Elly opened the Bonaire Wild Bird Rehab. The organization provides protection and a home for sick, injured birds of the wild. Baby was the first flamingo Elly...
The Best Friends National Conference is just one month away!
We can’t wait to attend the Best Friends National Conference next month, July 7-9, in Raleigh, NC! Will we see you there? Maddie’s Fund® is a proud sponsor of the conference where you’ll learn how to make an impact from some of the top leaders in animal welfare — and all while having fun! Plus, you’ll make meaningful connections with fellow animal welfare volunteers and staff members from across the country. Best Friends shared a sneak peak of the speaker list on their site, including: Rene...
