Great Hornbill With Skin Cancer Underwent Surgery And Was Saved By A 3D-Printed Beak Implant
A 25-year-old Great Indian Hornbill, adorably called Crescent, was diagnosed with skin cancer recently, and the folks at ZooTampa were able to save its life with the use of modern technology. Take a look at Crescent back in October 2021 in ZooTampa’s Instagram post below. According to the caregivers at ZooTampa, they noticed a lesion on the large bird, located at the base of her casque, a bony helmet-like extension on the head of the bird. The veterinarians at the zoo said that the lesion might be a condition called squamous cell...
Myths about raw food diet for dogs and cats
Rumors about raw food are rampant. Let’s set the facts straight by looking at five common falsehoods about feeding dogs and cats a raw food diet. Raw feeding isn’t new – but it’s still not widely understood. Many people remain wary about offering their dogs and cats a raw diet due to the volume of misleading information that’s been shared over the years. In this blog, we’ll debunk a few of the common myths about raw food for pets and look at why this dietary option is actually one of the most nutritionally...
How to Teach Your Dog to Skateboard
Why skateboarding? Learning any new trick is fun for both you and your dog and increases your bond. Plus, skateboarding teaches balance and confidence, and whose dog couldn’t use more of that? Skateboarding is also a great training example of splitting behaviors and then chaining them all together. Think of splitting like all the ingredients in a recipe. Chaining is then like combining the ingredients together sequentially to create a finished outcome of ability that cannot only be repeated, but is something your dog chooses to repeat...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free tools, shorter lengths of stay, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 6 free tools for your animal welfare organizationWhen you’re trying to keep people and pets together, the power of free resources can be significant. From marketing to project management and media pitching, a quick Google search will help you find a variety of free options that work for your organization. Below are just a handful of examples that can help you work… Learn More Jacksonville Humane Society’s whole-shelter approach to shortening...
Florida K9 Officer Saves Dog Stuck In Canal
The Palm Bay Police Department received a call from a concerned citizen on the morning of March 23 telling them that a dog was stuck in the mud in a canal off Minton Road. When the officers arrived at the scene, they saw and confirmed that a golden retriever was stuck and appeared to be “unable to free itself” a few feet away from the edge of the canal. According to their Facebook post, K9 Officer Carrol was the one to rescue the dog and stated that the water was cold that morning and that the dog must have been there for some...
With Patience and Encouragement, Skittish Feral Cat Becomes ‘Source of Love’
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’ve caught another cat,” announces my friend who sets a live-trap for possums raiding his chook pen. “Domestic or feral?” “Looks pretty wild to me.” “Female or male?” “Male, probably – it’s pretty big.” I sigh. “Bring it over, then.” CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / 4ME2DESIGN When they show up, I see a huge,...
One-Eyed Rescue Cat Melts Whenever Her New Owner Pets Her
Buffy was only a kitten when she lost her eye and was thrown out with the trash. Thankfully, somebody found the Russian kitten in a garbage can and brought her to a rescue center. “Someone thought I was garbage and threw me away when I was little,” the one-eyed rescue cat “wrote” on Instagram. “Fortunately, another generous or actually normal person found me in the garbage can and rescued me. I was very frightened.” After receiving medical care and vaccinations, Buffy was transferred to Germany for...
Arkansas Dog Who Was “Out Doing Dog Things” Found a “Weird-Looking Ball” of Drugs
Most pet owners are probably used to their animal companions bringing home random stuff like sticks, empty bottles, and even feral cats. But have you heard of a dog bringing home drugs? Last week, the Craighead County Sheriff’s Department received a call from a concerned citizen. The caller told the officers that their dog had been outside doing ‘dog things’ and then came home with a weird-looking ball. Photo: Unsplash/Rob Fuller Now, there are a lot of weirdly shaped dog toys, but this isn’t one of them. The weird...
4 questions every pet parent should ask about the ingredients in their pet’s food
Just like with human food, responsible sourcing practices matter! Here’s what you should be asking about the ingredients in your pet’s food. Henry Ford said, “Quality means doing it right when no one is looking”. But for a long time, this rule of thumb hasn’t been applied to the pet food industry. Pet parents haven’t really been looking at where the ingredients in pet food come from – but it’s time we start asking more questions! Pet food is big business. There are 184...
Heart-Stopping Drama as Firefighters and a Good Samaritan Rescue a Dog from a Fast-Flowing River
Residents in Los Angeles found themselves glued to their televisions as they watched breathtaking attempts to rescue a dog from a dangerous, fast-moving river. It all started when Angela Buono was out on a walk with her German Shepherd mix named Scooby. Scooby is a rescue dog who is still wary of strangers. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Scooby is fond of running on a usually dry Los Angeles riverbed when Angela takes him out. However, it rained hard that day, and the river was filled with fast-flowing, muddy waters. Scooby did not know what...
British Veteran Volunteers To Rescue Lion And Wolf From Ukrainian Zoo Near The Frontline
Tim Locks from the U.K. is no stranger to war. He fought ISIS in Iraq and didn’t hesitate to enter war-torn Ukraine to help animals in the crosshairs. He saw a need and acted. Locks was delivering much-needed supplies to people in Lviv when he heard about the stranded animals. With no previous experience moving wild animals, he and a group of courageous rescuers volunteered to rescue the lion and the wolf – the last remaining animals at a closed Ukrainian Zoo near the frontline. Several animal welfare organizations and locals were...
Why your pet needs dental care from the beginning
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Surprising benefits of hiring a dog trainer
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
Rat Terrier
Quick Facts Weight: Height: The Look of a Rat Terrier Rat Terriers are small, compact, muscular and somewhat brawny (displaying their sturdiness and strength). They have small heads, medium-length muzzles, black noses and ears that stick up. They have strong necks and shoulders, deep chests and sturdy legs. Their tails can be either long or short at birth. Rat Terriers have short, medium-dense coats that come in red, yellow, black, black & tan, black tan & white and blue & white. Overall, Rat Terriers have a tough, alert and...
Mama Dogs Rescued From Neglectful Breeder Search For New Home Together
There are so many animals who live in neglectful situations. Most live alone, and it is so heartbreaking. Being completely on your own in an environment of pain and suffering can be so tough to face alone. But two little dogs came through their horrible experiences because of their friendship. They were lucky to have each other while living a life of neglect and confinement. But even with the two of them keeping one another company in such a sad situation, they were still facing a horrible life together. Photo: YouTube/PETA (People for the...
Robotic Pets Comfort Nursing Home Residents, Help Spark Memories In Those With Dementia
It’s no secret that dogs and cats help comfort people and make them feel happier and more at ease, but the animals that the residents at Fellowship Community in Whitehall, Pennsylvania are cuddling up with are not your ordinary pets. The residents were given robotic dogs and cats, which gives them the feels of pet ownership without having to bring in real animals. Photo: YouTube/69News While they do get visits from real dogs such as Ruby the service dog, it is not nearly enough time for them to spend with an animal. The robotic pets...
Dog Showed Up On Woman’s Patio Chair & Refused To Leave Until He Was Adopted
One family peeked outside and discovered an unexpected guest sitting on a chair on their back patio. The surprise visitor was an adorable dog who made himself right at home and never left. Photo: YouTube/GMA Every morning when Amy Haden looked outside, he was sitting there. And every day when she got home from work, he was still there. She knew she had to do something to help him. She took him in and began reaching out to her community to try and find the dog’s owner. She posted all over social media, contacted all of her neighbors, and...
Missing Cat Found Himself Thanks To A ‘Lost Cat’ Poster
One of the most difficult things that a pet owner could go through is to lose the animal they love so much. Even though the animal may only be gone for a moment, it seems to stretch on into eternity. It’s even more difficult when the pet is gone long enough that we begin to look and cast a wider net. Soon, we are hanging signs on telephone poles and doing everything that we possibly can to get our beloved furry family member back home again. Photo: Twitter/camilacastoldi_ Perhaps that is what happened to the owners of Luis. It seems as...
Watch Friesian Stallions Meet Each Other For The First Time
When it comes to majestic animals, you would have a difficult time beating what horses bring to the table. If you’ve ever had the opportunity to see a horse running across the field in the wide-open, you realize that there is nothing quite as beautiful. As you would imagine, there are many different types of horses and each of them brings something unique to the table. That includes the Friesian stallions that are seen in the video below. Photo: YouTube/Friesian Horses Friesian stallions are known for their beautiful black coats and...
Why Cat Owner’s Should Avoid Lilies This Mother’s Day
If you are somebody who loves buying your mother flowers on Mother’s Day, you might want to keep her beloved feline in mind. After all, you wouldn’t want to get her anything that would hurt her cat. A good example of how this could happen is if you get your mother flowers and they have lilies in them. Lilies may smell beautiful and they look phenomenal, but to cats, they are toxic. An urgent warning was issued by Cats Protection, saying that people should avoid purchasing lilies because of the poisonous pollen they contain. Photo:...
