Customized prosthetic and orthotic solutions: how Specialized Pet Solutions is giving animals a new lease on life
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Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Shelter Animals Count automation, unhoused webcast, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. We’re halfway through the We Foster Challenge!We’re halfway through the #WeFosterChallenge! We’ve loved following along on social media to see organizations from across the country growing their foster bases and getting more pets into homes. Even if you’re not participating in the challenge, you can still follow along for inspiration and ideas. Shout out to Philly Paws for being over a… Learn More Coming soon: Shelter Animals...
Cats Are Being Ordered To Stay Indoors For Almost Half A Year In A German Town
It’s another lockdown, everybody! Cats are being asked to stay indoors in a German town until the end of August for a good cause. PHOTO: Pixabay/blende12 In the southwest town of Walldorf, German authorities have issued an order to some cat owners to keep their pets inside their homes. The order came with the interest to protect a rare bird during its breeding season. The rare bird species that the German authorities is trying to protect is the Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) which, although seen as rare in their town, is thankfully...
Photography Student Takes Portraits Of Black Shelter Pets To Help Them Get Adopted
Many college students spend their summer vacations relaxing, sleeping in, and hanging out with friends. But Maggie Epling, a photography student at the University of Kentucky, isn’t your average college student. As summer vacation neared, the budding photography student decided to use her new skills to help black shelter pets get adopted. “I thought about volunteering, and I’ve always loved animals and photography,” Epling told NPR. Photo: Pixabay After reading stories about how good photos make all the difference when...
Group of Kids Takes Care of Blind Neighborhood 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! As a group of children were playing in their building yard in Latakia, Syria, they found a small beautiful cat. She was shaking and could not open her eyes. They called two women who live in the same building. The two young women took the cat to the veterinary doctor. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / BURKHARD LULING He checked her eyes, administered an antibiotic eye drop, and said that the cat was...
Endangered Sea Turtle Nest Found On Texas Beach For The First Time In 10 Years
Sea turtle nesting season has begun, and wildlife officials are regularly checking the shores for new nests. Texas officials shared some “egg-citing” news about a nest from the most endangered sea turtle that hasn’t appeared on the beach since 2012. Tucked in the dunes of the Galveston Island State Park was a Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle nest filled with 107 eggs. Sea Aggie Sea Turtle Patrol discovered the nest on Thursday during a routine survey of the beach. The recent nest is only the third Kemp’s Ridley nest...
Shelter Dog Who Spent 10 Years Waiting For A Forever Home Has Just Been Adopted
A shelter dog named Safira just proved that good things come to those who wait. The 11-year-old dog has been patiently waiting for a forever home since she arrived in 2011 at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. She has spent her whole life at the sanctuary learning to play nice with other dogs and living her best dog life. However, she always hoped a loving family would come along and take her home. Safira was taken on hikes by caretakers and spoiled with tons of balls, her absolute favorite thing. A video of her rolling in a pool full of balls...
Probiotics and prebiotics – why they’re so important for your dog or cat
A balanced microbiome has a positive impact on your dog or cat’s health that goes well beyond digestive function. Probiotics and prebiotics can help achieve and maintain that balance. The more we learn about the gut microbiome, the more we realize how vital it is to the health and well-being of our dogs and cats (and ourselves!). A balanced microbiome not only helps ensure a properly-functioning digestive tract, but is also connected to good immunity, skin and coat wellness, and even brain and cognitive health. A dietsupplemented with...
Florida Zoo Reunites a Mother Sloth and Her Baby with the Father
On February 8, a mother sloth gave birth to a healthy baby on St. Augustine Alligator Farm. Unfortunately, Teddy, the father of the newborn sloth, wasn’t able to witness his baby’s birth, as he was sent away by the mother, Grizzly. According to the zoo’s Facebook video, wild female sloths send the father away so she can independently take care of the baby. The Hoffman’s two-toed sloth mother will nurture the baby for months, with the little one clinging to her belly — to create a bond that will contribute to the...
Dog Peacefully Sleeps While Cat Generously Rocks Him
People on the internet can’t seem to get enough of any content that involves animals. It’s kind of like free therapy and is highly effective. Another video from the social media cat page makes people laugh and share the content with their friends. It may seem unbelievable at the first watch — no, it’s not animated. The cat is rocking the cradle of a sleeping dog as if the feline knows that it will help the dog sleep better. Cats and dogs are often portrayed as enemies, but that does not always happen. Reality is truly...
Goofy Horse Gets His Head Stuck In A Trash Can
Some pets are mischievous and others are goofy. When you put those two traits together, though, you can get quite an interesting pet – like Chrome! The 5-year-old American Paint Horse Stallion lives in Wallace, Michigan and it seems that he’s always getting into something or other. According to the Saluti Ranch, the American Paint Horse is one of the most popular breeds, and based on Chrome’s personality, we can see why. Photo: Wikimedia Commons The ranch reports that American Paint Horses are quite versatile as a breed....
Dog Abandoned by Former Family Grows Strong Attachment to New Foster
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! While walking dogs at the shelter, I saw you in the back row in the last cage. I took you for a walk and you were so happy. I found out that you were pushed from a car and left on a stranger’s lawn, where you waited two days for your owner to come back. I was saddened when your heart worm test came back positive. Our group voted to pay for treatment if someone would foster you. I...
7 Ways To Celebrate National Rescue Dog Day
May 20th is National Rescue Dog Day and was founded by Tails That Teach in 2018 to honor the ways rescue dogs enhance our lives and to encourage people to adopt. Millions of dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes are patiently waiting in shelters around the country for a loving home. As anyone who has rescued a dog or any pet will tell you, it is the best decision you will ever make. Rescue dogs show us how to live life to the fullest each day by enjoying the little things. They also teach us to love unconditionally – even if you were...
Paramedic Gives Oxygen To Cat Rescued From Burning Home And Helps Save Its Life
Firefighters and a paramedic worked together to save a cat from a burning home in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to Charlotte Fire Department, the fire started in the kitchen and the cause was determined to be accidental. It took place while the residents were out of the home. Neighbors called 911 to report the fire. 30 firefighters arrived and had the fire under control in 10 minutes. Even with their quick actions, the smoke and flames claimed the lives of several cats. One “fortunate” kitty was rescued by firefighters in...
Poodle-Cross Dogs Outpacing Parent Breeds
Jackie Brown Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian’s Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s Raining Cats and Dogs: Making Sense of Animal Phrases (Lumina Press, 2006). Jackie is a regular contributor to pet and veterinary industry media and is the former editor of numerous pet...
The apprenticeship application window is closing soon!
If you’ve been wanting to apply for one of our seven online apprenticeships but haven’t done so yet – you have until Friday, May 20! This is your chance to learn all about lost pet reunification, foster field trips and more. As a reminder, each apprenticeship is four weeks long and is made up of a combination of self-paced learning and four 90-minute weekly Zoom meetings with your instructor. Can’t decide which one to apply for? We recommend them all, of course, but highly suggest 48 Hour Assistance: Lost Pet...
Ecuador Introduced Their First Ever Dental Assistant Dog Named Aldo
Humans started having dogs as companions over 12,000 years ago. Dogs helped humans hunt, guard, and tow belongings. Nowadays, a dog’s ability is not stuck with just hunting; there are new occupations for dogs that make their relationship with humans much stronger. Dogs can be: Service dogs Therapy dogs Police dogs Military working dogs Detection dogs Search-and-Rescue dogs Herding dogs You can never doubt the skills and capability of a dog to do a human’s work. Canines continue to amaze and bring goodness to this world. One dog...
A Little Boy Took a Heartwarming Action to Save a Puppy from Being Homeless
No matter what age you are, if a puppy is in front of you, being adorable and playful, you feel that attachment quickly building up. It will be hard to let the puppy go or bring it back to its owner. As for kids, it’s not just about losing a puppy — the situation can be compared to losing a best friend. Puppies and kids have such a pure bond, and once separated, heartbreak comes next. Photo: Youtube/My Pets A little boy had to endure that heartbreak in hopes of a better life for his puppy. He cared for the puppy, and even at such...
Woman Puts Her Boyfriend’s Dog Down Without His Permission
Making an end-of-life decision for a pet can be difficult, but one woman robbed her boyfriend of that decision by putting his dog down without his permission! The woman posted about the situation on Reddit, wondering if she was in the wrong for what she did and people had a lot of opinions on it. In the post, she explained that her boyfriend’s senior dog wasn’t doing well but he didn’t want to have the dog put down. Photo: Unsplash/Eric Ward Rather than respecting his wishes, she took things into her own hands and called the...
Ukrainian Man Flees 140 Miles On Foot To Escape Russian Forces With His Dog
Since February 24, 2022, Ukrainians has been in a crisis, fighting off Russian troops and doing everything they can to survive. Some areas in the country have been hit a lot worse than others, including the port city of Mariupol. After months of fighting, Russian forces finally conquered Mariupol, though not before destroying most of the city and murdering thousands of residents. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Many Ukrainians fled Mariupol as refugees, but it wasn’t as easy as picking up and leaving. According to survivor interviews, many...
