Fearful Pup Rescued From Cruel Dog Fighting Ring Finally Gets His Wish
This past summer, ASPCA worked alongside local law enforcement to rescue more than 80 dogs from a dogfighting ring on Long Island, New York and several other states. At one of the locations, there was a wall of cages in a dark basement with no light. The dogs had no food or water and were not socialized. One of those dogs was a Pit Bull mix, now named Wish, who was extremely fearful. Photo: YouTube/ASPCA Wish received medical care and was brought to the ASPCA Cruelty Recovery Center in Columbus, Ohio. He continued to be very frightened, so he...
Clever German Shepherd Sneakily Opens Cabinet To Steal A Bag Of Treats
German Shepherd Dogs are thought to be one of the smartest dog breeds, which is why they’re often used as military and police dogs. Hunter, of Donegal, Ireland, is no exception. The 7-month-old pooch has found a way to outsmart his humans by getting his bag of dog treats, despite them being kept in the kitchen cabinet. Photo: YouTube/USA TODAY His clever antics were caught on camera by his human Nicola McLaughlin for all of us to witness. In the video, you’ll see Hunter grasping the cupboard handle with his teeth to pull the door...
Be Careful when You Take Your Dog to a Freshwater Stream where It Can Die from Salmon Poisoning
“While all fish caught or originating from streams in northern California could potentially be infected, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) cautions that trout stocked in some waters in CDFW’s North Central Region are more likely to be infected with the flukes that cause Salmon Poisoning Disease.” You should not cast away your caution just because you and your dog do not live in northern California. Salmon poisoning also happens in Washington, Oregon, and as far as the Southern Vancouver Island in Canada....
Cat Meets His Newborn Human Sister & It’s Love At First Sight
Most people treat their pets like they’re their human children, which makes sense since they are part of the family. When it’s time for people to have actual human babies, they always wonder how their pets will take to their newborn. Photo: YouTube/USA Today Will they be curious and interested in the baby? Will they be jealous and want all of the attention? Will they be enamored by the little one and develop a special bond? That’s what Romy Depraetere worried about when she brought home her newborn daughter, Olivia. She...
Firefighters Rescue Ducklings From Storm Drain In Georgia
Baby ducks are tiny, measuring just 10 cm long and weigh only a few grams at birth. They are unable to fly for the first 50-60 days and are vulnerable to all sorts of dangers – like storm drains. Woodstock Fire & Rescue responded to a call about ducklings trapped in a storm drain on Towne Lake Parkway. The baby ducks fell in the drain and were unable to get out. Firefighter arrived and climbed down into the drain to rescue the little ducks. One by one they were carefully passed from firefighter to firefighter and placed in a...
Dug Up at Dogster: May 2022 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
Finally, Spring has sprung so you have perfect weather for these May 2022 dog events and holidays. Don’t see your dog event on the list? Email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com and we will include your dog event. All-Month-Long Dog May 2022 Holidays Chip Your Pet Month — May is national Chip Your Pet Month, reminding you to microchip you pet and to keep his information updated at the microchip company. Find a list of microchipping and pet recovery services here. Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month — May is national...
Wordle for all the dog lovers out there! New variation of the game is fun and informative
A web-based game has become the world’s newest word puzzle addiction. Wordle quickly became a popular daily game and players are often sharing their daily progress on their social media accounts. PHOTO: Unsplash/Joshua Hoehne Wordle is a game where players are given a puzzle wherein they have to guess 5-letter words with limited moves, each entry must be a valid word and after each guess, the color of the tiles will change to show how close your guess was to the word. If a tile turns green, it’s the correct letter in the correct...
Wildlife Experts Push For A Ban On Elephants In Zoos
We often visit zoos without much thought to the animals living inside the space and how it affects them being inside an enclosure. But there have been some people who are campaigning for that to change. Wildlife experts are now pushing for zoos to stop keeping elephants in captivity, calling it “archaic, unethical and damaging.” Photo: Wikimedia Commons The news comes from a report by the animal rights charity, Born Free, and features an article entitled “Elephants in Zoos: A Legacy of Shame.” In it, the horrifying...
Rescue Sloth Becomes Best Friends With A Gentle Beagle
An unusual friendship formed between a wild sloth and a beagle, and the two are now the best of friends. It all started when the sloth, Chuwie, was rescued by a couple, Juan Carlos and Haydee. The poor thing had been electrocuted on a power line and the couple knew it likely wouldn’t survive without help. In an interview with The Dodo, Juan said, “[Chuwie] was absoltuely terrified and had no idea what was going on.” Photo: YouTube/The Dodo They took the wild sloth to a veterinarian for care and learned that he could survive...
Scott Van Pelt Pays Tribute To His Late Dog On ESPN
Losing a dog is one of the toughest things we experience as pet owners. No one wants to say goodbye to their furry family members, but the sad reality is that most dogs have significantly shorter lifespans than their owners. So, loss is inevitable. But just because we have to say goodbye, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t enjoy pets and their place in our lives. The grief we face when losing a pet is definitely worth getting to have and care for them. It’s something dog owners have to come to terms with, including dog owners in the...
Yellow Tulip Project: How to Improve Mental Health with Dogs
The youth-led mental health organization Yellow Tulip Project has launched a mental health awareness campaign called Tails & Tulips, where people are encouraged to get out and move it with their pets. Director of Events, 18-year-old Madeleine Manno of Boston, Massachusetts — who has two dogs and two cats herself — says, “Animals have such a healing effect, and time simply spent petting your cat or playing with your dog can boost your mood. Pets are also a huge motivator for us to go out and #MoveIt!” The 2022...
Norway Bans Bulldog and Cavalier Breeding
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...
Enjoy one of these 7 online summer apprenticeships
Kick summer off right with one of these seven online apprenticeships. Learn all about ringworm, foster field trips or lost pet reunification. 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. Read on to learn more about the apprenticeships and mark your calendar for the May 16-20 application window. Seats are limited, so don’t miss out! 48 Hour Assistance: Lost Pet ReunificationTypically, pets don’t wander too far from home,...
A Picky Senior Horse Finally Found the Perfect Mare to Love and Share His Ranch Life With
A giant senior horse from Colby’s Rescue Crew is having the time of his life — he has beers during every meal and a personal massage gun. Anyone would feel jealous of how comfortable Big John’s ranch life is. The senior horse is pretty much pampered and a known bachelor on the ranch. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo “He does enjoy hanging out with Cotton, the miniature donkey, which is pretty hilarious because they’re totally opposite sizes,” shares Allison from Colby’s Rescue Crew. Big John likes to spend...
Boy With Brain Injury Won’t Wake Up, Family Says ‘Goodbye’ As Dog Lay On Top Of Him
This is not just another story about how dogs impact our lives in a positive way. It’s a story that will grip and pull on your heart strings. Please be sure to watch the video below all the way to the end, we promise an amazing happy ending! Caleb was traveling with his parents and siblings when a negligent driver swerved into their lane, colliding with their car. The young driver, who was just a kid himself, unintentionally took the lives of Caleb’s mother and both of her children, but six-year-old Caleb miraculously survived....
Tennessee Firefighters Rescue Dog Trapped In Cave In Great Smoky Mountains
A hunting dog named Storm fell down a 35-foot shaft and was trapped in a cave in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. English Mountain located in East Tennessee in the western foothills of the Smokies with a peak of 3,629 feet is where Waldens Creek Volunteer Fire Department (WCVFD) and Sevier County Rescue Squad met at daybreak to come up with a plan to rescue the dog. They decided the best option was to use a high-angle rope system to repel down the shaft and locate the dog and then lift him to safety. According to a post by WCVFD,...
President of Ukraine Gives Medal To Courageous Bomb-Sniffing Dog, Patron
Patron, the famous Jack Russell terrier with a nose for sniffing out explosives, has just been recognized for his life-saving efforts by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The 2-year-old dog is a Ukrainian hero for detecting over 200 explosives since the Russian invasion began on February 24. The little dog, whose name means “cartridge” or “ammo” in Ukrainian, has saved countless lives by helping defuse hundreds of explosives in and around the city of Chernihiv. He is not only great at his job but enjoys his work....
Paddle for Puppies is Back!
May 09, 2022 Paddle for Puppies is back on May 15th and better than ever! Paddle for Puppies, an annual event presented by Austin Subaru, provides incredible support for our Parvo Puppy ICU Program at Austin Pets Alive!. Our Parvo Puppy ICU cares for puppies that contract canine parvovirus, a highly contagious and life-threatening virus that increases their risk for euthanasia in certain shelters. In 2021 alone, a record-breaking 963 lives were saved from the Parvo Puppy ICU. That’s 400 more puppies than we saved in 2020 – this...
The importance of oral care probiotics for pets
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Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Busting barriers, We Foster Challenge Huddles and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Watch any of the We Foster Huddles on-demandWhether you missed one or want to re-watch for some tangible ideas, you can watch any of the four We Foster Huddles on-demand at your convenience! Below is the lineup. If you have questions or want access to resources mentioned on any of them, head over to Maddie’s® Pet Forum where you’ll find everything you… Learn More How your pet foster program can provide support for foster caregiversThis...
