Queen the Cat Celebrates Her 23rd Birthday with Her Favorite Human
As a pet parent, your pet’s birthday is one of the most celebrated days in your life — more so when they reach old age. It’s pretty rare for cats and dogs to reach a healthy old age like Queen Lily. The feline celebrated her 23rd birthday this year. Her human dad, Reece Putinas, expressed his gratitude in a video. Twenty-three years old for cats is equivalent to a human’s senior years. But if you saw her in Instagram posts, Queen Lily doesn’t look her age. According to her Instagram bio, she has already lived in...
Guy Provides a New Home for a Baby Rescue Cow in His Very Own Living Room
“I never thought a cow would be moving into my living room,” says Lee Asher, founder of The Asher House. The team’s mission is to rescue animals and provide them with a sanctuary — a place they can all call home. Lee Asher began his journey in 2020 when he found the perfect property to accomplish his goal. Since then, he and his team have been rescuing and adopting animals who were rejected and had no place to go. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo This time, Lee Asher rescued a calf and made space for him in his living room. He...
Ukrainian Soldiers Find Joy and Solace in the Company of Their Pets amid the War
Even amid the loneliness and chaos that the war brings, Ukrainian soldiers are able to find solace and some joy from the companionship of their pets. These Ukrainian soldiers refuse to give up their spirit, and instead, they seek the morale boost they need from their loyal animals who come hail, come storm will always be there for them. Photo: YouTube/India Today It is very touching that even in the midst of this extremely challenging time, pets will not hesitate to stay with their owners. They also show the same love and strength even if...
Dog Rescued From Jungle Becomes World Traveler
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! In 2016, I got a call from a friend. She had found an emaciated momma dog with six pups in the middle of the mountainous jungle region between Vietnam and Cambodia. Her question? If I wanted to help her get these pups homes and spay the mom so she could be released into the wild again. That same afternoon, I drove into the jungle on my motorbike to go look at the pups, and when I arrived,...
Days After Boarding Flight To Freedom, Abandoned Puppies Find Forever Homes
Cadbury, Peeps, and Goldbrick are three loving, adorable puppies from Louisiana. But that didn’t stop someone from leaving the puppies to die inside a hot tin shed in Louisiana. Fortunately, the single mother living next door heard noises coming from the empty shed and went out to investigate. When the neighbor opened the door, she found the abandoned puppies inside a large basket. “She opened the shed and found three small puppies in a large basket,” shelter workers told Greater Good Charities. The puppies were hot,...
Hawaiian Monk Seal Mom Gives Birth to a Cute Pup on Oahu Beach!
There is something magical in seeing an endangered animal giving birth to a new baby that gives hope for the survival of its species. In Oahu, a loving Hawaiian monk seal mom was captured on camera delivering a young pup right on the beach. It was a heartwarming sight as the baby was obviously using its full strength to crawl on the sand and to come closer to his mom. His mom rewarded him with affectionate kisses and fresh warm milk. Photo: YouTube/NBC News Hawaiian monk seals earned their name from the similarity of their folds of skin to a...
Veterinarian Volunteering At Polish Border Adopts Ukrainian Cat After Owner Was Unable To Take Him
Over 11 million people have fled Ukraine, many with their pets, and headed to bordering countries for safety. While the owners arrive hungry and exhausted their main concern is their pet’s wellbeing. They head to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) veterinary tent to have their beloved cats and dogs examined. Licensed veterinarians and volunteers are available 24/7 to exam and treat pets and provide much-needed reassurance to the worried pet owners that their dog or cat will be fine. Screenshot: YouTube/Greater Good...
Policeman Saves 9 Ducklings from a Storm Drain at The Downtown Park in Bellevue
On April 24th, a family of ducks reached the news after a police officer from Bellevue rescued them from a storm drain. A mother duck and her nine ducklings were crossing the street to get to the wetlands — not knowing the dangerous trap waiting for them. As the ducklings waddled across the street, they dropped in between the drain’s grates. On that Sunday afternoon in Bellevue Downtown Park, a patrolling policeman swiftly took action to save the little ones. Officer Lambert noticed the mother duck’s quacks for help and...
Our Children’s Book, “The Dog Dilemma!”, Helps Families Prepare for Pet Adoption
Written for young readers, the book tells the story of a sister and brother duo and their quest to convince their parents that they’re ready to add a furry 4-legged friend to the family. After all, how hard can taking care of a dog be? “The Dog Dilemma!” is a heartwarming story of two siblings that set out to prove to their parents that they’re ready for the responsibility of caring for their new furry friend. The kids are EVEN willing to pick up poop—it turns out that owning a dog actually IS a lot of...
Mama Bear And Four Cubs Escorted From Crawl Space Of California Home After Hibernation
Everyone knows the story of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” but wait until you hear about a mama bear and her four cubs who hibernated under a home in Lake Tahoe, California. BEAR League, a non-profit organization in Lake Tahoe which promotes living peacefully with the bears, was called to help remove the bears and shared the story on Facebook. Thousands of black bears live around and in Lake Tahoe and are often spotted by locals. People are advised to bear-proof their homes, cars, and garbage. Anything left open is considered...
How to keep your dog or cat hydrated
Adequate water intake is essential to good health, particularly during the hot summer months. Here’s why, along with tips on keeping your dog or cat hydrated. As summer arrives, fresh adventures await our four-legged friends and their human companions. Maintaining proper health is vital to enjoying these grand adventures, and one key component, especially for outdoor enthusiasts, is maintaining adequate hydration. Take a look at why keeping your dog or cat hydrated is so important to his health, and how to help ensure he’s...
Your Guide to Fantastic Fur
Your dog’s coat type tells you how much to brush, comb or bathe it. Her lifestyle — couch potato or a canine athlete — dictates the rest. No matter your dog’s fur type, we’ve got tips that help with all dogs. We gathered up some professional groomers and got them to spill their secrets to help make your dog the envy of the dog park. Brushing/Combing There are a variety of different coat types: short, medium or long, also single or double coat, and the coat can be wiry, curly, rough, silky, smooth, corded or...
Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity receives $1.7M grant, #ThanksToMaddie
Last week, Maddie’s Fund awarded a $1.7 million grant to Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE). This three-year grant will support the expansion of their CARE Centers by adding five to ten centers each year. CARE is a national nonprofit whose mission is to prioritize and amplify Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) voices using narratives, research, and community-centered investments. Using this multidisciplinary approach, CARE seeks to inspire all organizations to be more inclusive and less biased in an effort to...
Roughly 1 in 5 Reptile Species at Risk of Extinction, According to New Study
From changes in land and sea use to pollution and climate change, species across the globe are threatened. A 2019 United Nations report found that an estimated 1 million plant and animal species were at risk of extinction. Now, a new study finds that reptiles also face a high rate of extinction risk, but efforts to protect other animals may benefit them, as well. Researchers from the nonprofit NatureServe, the International Union for Conservation and Nature (IUCN), and Conservation International teamed up to examine extinction risk for...
Dog That Helped Man Through His Wife’s Alzheimer’s Battle Goes on New Adventure
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! When my mom’s Alzheimer’s got bad enough that she had to move to a memory unit, Dad was very sad without her at home. My brother helped him find a Maltese puppy, who Dad named Skoshie after a dog of the same name that had been on his Navy ship many years before. Skoshie became Dad’s constant companion, and we are convinced he saved Dad’s life more than once when...
Embrace vs. ManyPets Pet Insurance: In-Depth Comparison [2022]
What’s The Difference Between Embrace & ManyPets Pet Insurance Plans? Thank you for visiting our guide to comparing Embrace and ManyPets. Below you’ll find a comparison of Embrace vs. ManyPets insurance plan rates, multi-pet discounts, wellness plans, coverage amounts, and more. Remember that the easiest way to shop for pet insurance is using a tool such as this to compare pet insurance plans from all the major pet insurance companies at once. With this tool, you can compare rates from Embrace and ManyPets side by side, as...
Now There’s “Mouser” Food with Real Mouse Meat for Cats
Finicky cats! They are the inspiration behind Mouser Food! Mouser Food is made with real mouse meat and will surely tempt even the most discriminating of feline tastebuds. Photo: YouTube/Kitten Life Mouser Food is also available in four flavors: Field Hunter with chicken as a primary ingredient; Forest Hunter with turkey; Pond Hunter with duck; and Brush Hunter with rabbit. Yes, pet owners will realize that even if mouse meat is very appealing to cats, their appetite may still be influenced by a variety of flavors. The Story of Finicky Cats...
80 Dogs & Puppies Rescued From “Overwhelmed” Woman In Georgia
80 dogs and puppies will finally get the care they need after being rescued from “unsanitary” conditions in Hancock County. The woman who owns the property started rescuing stray dogs, but the situation quickly took a turn for the worse. After multiple litters over the years the woman became “overwhelmed”, and the dogs suffered. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) said some dogs were rescued a couple weeks before the remaining 65 dogs were taken on April 23. “The animals were...
Meet Davvy Jones
The NHL’s Seattle Kraken has welcomed its first-ever team pup to the ice — a 4-month-old Husky mix named Davy Jones. Davy started out as a homeless pup in Texas, then found his way to Dog Gone Seattle, a foster-based rescue organization in the Seattle area. He was adopted by Chris Scarbrough, lead developer of the Climate Pledge Arena (Kraken’s home arena) in Seattle and the Seattle Kraken app. When looking for a team pup, Kraken had been set on adopting from a rescue or shelter. “We knew whichever pup was chosen would...
Abandoned Puppy Happily Shares His Slice Of Bread With Rescuers
Small and incredibly relentless, this street puppy shows that size is irrelevant. PHOTO: Youtube/The Dodo The small puppy was found by rescuers in the Groendal township in the Western Cape region of South Africa. The rescuers from Sidewalk Specials said that the puppy was still happily wagging his tail when they found him on the side of a street with a piece of stale bread by his side. He was eager to share the piece of bread with his rescuers despite having been burned by humans before. The rescuers wrote in their original Facebook post...
