Woman Attempts To Free Chipmunk From Window
A woman on TikTok went viral after her attempt at rescuing a chipmunk went hilariously wrong. It all started when Ashley Caron was in her home in Massachusetts with her kids and her dog and they noticed a wild chipmunk trapped between the window pane. Of course, Ashley didn’t want to touch the wild chipmunk but she also couldn’t leave it there, so she started devising a rescue plan and she filmed the entire thing! Photo: TikTok/@getburly In the video she shared on TikTok, you can hear Ashley trying to negotiate with the chipmunk....
Saving money on dog food can be expensive in the long run
Cheaper dog food is cheaper for a reason. The quality of ingredients suffers and eventually so can your pet. With inflation spinning out of control and everything including pet food going way up in price, you could be forgiven for wanting to save money on anything you can, including pet food. That could be a costly mistake, though. Cheaper pet foods often have cheaper ingredients and typically use a lot of filler without a lot of nutritional value. As it is for humans, the quality of the food we eat has a big effect on our health. There are...
How This County Shelter Is Still Sending About Half Its Pets to Transfer Partners
You don’t need us to tell you how hard things are in animal welfare right now. So when we caught wind of a municipal shelter whose transfer rates to rescue partners hadn’t dropped in 2022, but had stayed robust—with nearly half its pets being transferred to rescue partners—we reached out to find out more. We’re talking just over 2,400 of about 4,800 pets in 2021, and nearly 1,000 of right around 2,000 pets so far in 2022, as of late June. The program is so successful that even now, as a government shelter in the...
How Much Does It Cost to Put a Dog Down?
Even when our pets live long and happy lives, it’s really never long enough. The decision to let a beloved pet go is never an easy one, but if your dog is suffering, putting your dog down is the most compassionate thing to do. What is euthanasia? The term “putting a dog down” is common but somewhat old-fashioned and impersonal. “Putting a dog to sleep” is also commonly used. Most veterinarians and pet parents prefer the term “euthanasia.” But all of these terms boil down to the same thing: to humanely...
Guide to Rawhide Chews for Dogs and the Latest Alternatives
The dog treat aisle of your favorite pet store is undoubtedly filled with rawhide chews in various shapes, sizes, flavors and brands. Despite its popularity, there are conflicting opinions about rawhide for dogs based on how it’s made, whether it’s safe for your dog and what alternatives exist. Fortunately, if you wish to avoid rawhide chews altogether, there are many great rawhide alternatives including things like dental chews and bully sticks. Let’s paw through it. What is rawhide? Rawhide chews are dried animal skins,...
Injured Dog Finally Rescued After Living At Construction Site For 6 Months
For the past six months an injured dog managed to survive at a hotel construction site thanks to a kindhearted worker who made sure she had food. Evan Daniel, the man who looked after the dog, called several different animal rescues for help. He was unable to completely earn the scared dog’s trust and touch her. He was afraid she would be left behind when the construction was complete, so he reached out to Hope for Paws who immediately responded. Screenshot: YouTube/HopeForPaws Eldad and Loreta, founders of Hope for Paws, drove two...
What Is Dry Shampoo for Dogs?
Melissa L. Kauffman Covering the pet world for more than 30 years, Melissa L. Kauffman has been an editor/writer for a wide variety of pet magazines and websites from the small critters and parrots to cats and dogs. Her advisory team of pets — rescue dogs Tampa Bay and Murphy Brown, plus Cirneco dell’Etna Liberty Belle and rescued parrots Deacon and Pi-Pi — help keep her on top of the latest and greatest pet health research, training and products, anything to give keep them in the high life...
What To Bring On Your Next Summer Road Trip With Pets
If you can’t imagine going on summer vacation without your pet, road trips make a great option. But before you hit the road, you’ll want to make sure that you’ve packed everything your pet might need during the journey. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of the must-bring items for any summer road trip with pets, be it across the city, the state, or even the country! A cooler with plenty of food No summer road trip is complete without a selection of snacks for you and your pet to nibble on as the miles pass....
The first course in the NACA Field Services Series is now available
For 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 of standard-issue field services equipment. Course videos present humane concepts and safe handling techniques, with demonstrations by Animal Capture and Handling Instructor John Peaveler. After...
Abandoned Puppies by the Road Were Rescued by a Good-Hearted Lady
A puppy often becomes available for adoption when they reach eight weeks old. Puppies must spend adequate time with their mother — to ensure survival and assist them during the early development stage. Leaving them very young would be rough for them, as puppies still have no means to fend for themselves. For this reason, abandoning them in places where they can’t be easily found is dangerous. People shouldn’t just leave them beside dumpsters or secluded parts of a road. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo Lucky for two puppies from...
A Couple Helped Two Abandoned Dogs the Husband Found on Their Porch
When people can’t take responsibility for adopting dogs, their initial response is to abandon them elsewhere. Lucky for the two puppies, they were left on the porch of a loving family. Matt was surprised when he saw the two dogs, and he immediately gave them shelter, but the other sibling ran off. Along with his wife, Irene, they cared for the abandoned dog, who was apparently blind. The couple named the dog Lily, and they attended to her with so much love. Photo: Youtube/TheDodo “That first two or three weeks, she started to come...
A Dog Was Dumped in a Public Restroom, But It Turned Out to Be a Blessing
Imagine a puppy’s stress and anxiety when he was left behind in a public restroom. It must have been overwhelming, especially without the assurance that he would be rescued by a good-hearted stranger. During that time, Hugo was only five weeks old — a stage when puppies are not yet capable of surviving on their own. Technically, he was not alone, as he was left with his two siblings; however, they are still puppies that require constant care and attention. Thankfully, Hugo and his sisters were rescued and taken to a shelter....
Do You Live In A ‘Cat’ Or ‘Dog’ State? Here’s How You Can Tell
Cats and dogs are both amazing but different, just like the people who love them. Cats are curious, quirky, and independent, while dogs–those devoted and loyal animals–shower their humans with unconditional love. Likewise, “cat” and “dog” people inhabit varying traits, which help explain their preference for certain pets. Now a survey of 3,000 pet owners breaks down America’s “cat” and “dog” states, based on overwhelming preference for either animal. Some of these answers may...
Cat Named Spock Chooses Human with Whom to ‘Live Long and Pawsper’
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 was finishing a late night Target run when I came back to find a kitten sitting on top of my car. He was adorable, but I knew I wouldn’t be allowed to bring home a third cat since I already had two. After talking to him for a while, I said, “Cat, I’m sorry, but I have to go home now.” He looked at me, stretched luxuriously and flopped down. So I said,...
What You Should Know About Trazodone for Dogs
Trazodone is rising up the ranks as veterinarians’ go-to medication to help dogs of all ages and breeds contend with behavioral issues, including anxiety, noise phobias and stress. This antidepressant is regarded as a relatively safe and effective medication to tone down worried and frightened dogs and cats. What is trazodone for dogs? In technical terms, trazodone is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Its mission is to enable the feel-good hormone serotonin to work harder and more efficiently in a dog’s brain to help him feel...
Heat Help Needed Now
Jul 11, 2022 Emergency Fosters With temperatures soaring to ranges of 105-110 degrees and the possibility of rolling blackouts, our shelter is at great risk of losing power and we need your help! We’re calling on members of our community to foster a dog or cat for a minimum of 1 week starting now. Temperatures this high severely strain our facility making conditions dangerous for the most vulnerable animals in our care, even with our hot weather protocols in place. Willing to help? Come to our Town Lake Center location today or tomorrow...
9 Ball-Obsessed Dog Breeds
There is something about a round, bouncy, inedible object that some dogs cannot get enough of. Meet the active dog breeds who are always up for chasing after a ball. They will play fetch for hours or until your arm tires out. Some will even try and cram multiple balls in their mouth at the same time. Dogs bred to hunt, retrieve, or herd obviously excel and enjoy a game of fetch. This list is not all inclusive but features some of the ones you would guess (with retriever in their name) and others that will surprise you. Check out 9...
Death of Tonka, Chimpanzee who Starred in George of the Jungle and Buddy movies, was Faked by Owner
For a year, the world grieved the loss of Tonka, the adorable chimpanzee who starred in the movies George of the Jungle and Buddy. According to his owner, Tonia Haddix. the chimp died from a stroke and his remains had been burned in a fire pit. Photo: YouTube/KSDK News But, the animal rights non-profit organization, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), who has filed a case against Haddix refused to believe her words. And a year later, they and the rest of the world found out that Haddix was indeed lying. Tonka is alive! And the...
A Man And His Dog Walk Nearly 30,000 Miles Around The World Over Seven Years
A man and his beloved dog finally completed their goal after walking 29,826 miles around the world over the course of seven years. Tom Turcich, of New Jersey, became the tenth person on record to achieve this incredible feat, while his dog Savannah became the first dog to ever do so. Turcich and Savannah received a warm welcome by family, friends and fans after their long journey finally came to an end. Turcich’s idea to make this journey came from a tragic loss back in 2006, when he lost his friend in a jet ski accident when she was...
Conservationists Who Want to Help Restore Kelp Forests in the UK Must First Make Payments to the Queen
In many parts of the world, organizations, local communities, and governments work together to save the environment and biodiversity. In the United Kingdom, however, those who want to help save its marine wildlife by restoring kelp forests and seagrass meadows must lease the area and pay fees to the Crown Estate before any projects can be carried out. Photo: YouTube/Sussex Wildlife Trust That is because Queen Elizabeth owns most of the country’s seabed, part of the vast wealth of the Royals that is being managed by the Crown Estate....
