Friendly Neighbors Rescued Ducklings from a Drainage Grate for Worried Mama Duck
Animal mothers are so much like human moms. They love purely, nurture a child so patiently, hug so warmly, kiss away heartaches and pain very tenderly, and worry like no other creature in the world. This Mama Duck refused to leave a spot near a drainage grate where her ducklings had fallen except for one. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Knowing how friendly her human neighbors are, Mama Duck waited for somebody to notice her predicament. As much as she wanted to rescue her babies by herself, she could not fit into any of the holes much less carry...
Incendiary Book Calls For Killing Cats In Order To Save Birds
A book published by Princeton University Press contains dangerous and inflammatory content that advocates for the murder of cats. Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer, by bird advocate Dr. Peter Marra, head of the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, and writer Chris Santella is a tirade against outdoor cats. A book published by Princeton University Press contains dangerous and inflammatory content that advocates for the murder of cats. The book’s extreme pro-bird and anti-cat views can be summarized in one horrific...
Care for Cushing’s Disease
To be honest, he’s become a lot like my husband.” Danny the Dachshund was 10 years old, had put on an extra 5 pounds, was losing his hair, slept all day and had to get up to pee during the night. Stealing a glance at the drowsy gentleman holding Danny in his ample lap, I got it. “So he’s just an ‘old dog,’ right, Dr. Ward?” For a second I didn’t know if she was referring to the spouse or the sausage dog. I went with the latter. What is Cushing’s Disease? As we say in medicine: “Age...
8 Reasons your dog doesn’t listen
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Federal Government Agency Killed More Than 400,000 Native Animals in 2021
A controversial USDA program targeted by wildlife organizations has been hitting the news again. This comes as a new report shows that the program was responsible for the deaths of more 1.75 million animals in 2021. The USDA’s Wildlife Services says it aims to “help people resolve wildlife damage to a wide variety of resources and to reduce threats to human health and safety.” This relates to ecosystem management, agriculture, and economic concerns, among other issues. This goal has led the program to intentionally kill...
Tabby Cat Named After The Queen Lives Upscale Life In 5-Star Hotel
Many of us have probably dreamed about living life in a beautiful hotel and not having a care in the world. Although we may not be able to do so, we can live vicariously through this cat, who was named after the Queen. Lilibet lives in a 5-star London hotel and has free roam at the establishment, which charges as much as £27,000 for a one-night stay. Of course, once people learned about this feline living a life of luxury, they really couldn’t get enough of her. Thankfully, they have the opportunity to visit on a regular basis,...
Puppy Tossed Outside By Cruel Owner Learns That Humans Can Be Nice
I know I’ve said that I’m much more of a cat person than a dog person, but there is one thing that I absolutely love and admire about dogs, and that is their unwavering loyalty. A dog will be loyal to their person – even if they don’t deserve it. And the little black and white pooch in the video below is living proof of this. When most of us get dogs as pets, we get them with the intention of having them forever. Unfortunately, many dog owners don’t hold up their end of the bargain. Photo: YouTube/Stray Rescue of...
Dog Breaks Up Fight Between Two Birds
Dogs aren’t just loyal companions, they’re also pretty good at keeping the peace. In our household, whenever the cats got into a disagreement, it was usually our dog who would be going to investigate and trying to make the two animals stop swatting at each other. Because of our dog’s natural nurturing energy towards the other pets in the house, we nicknamed her Mother Hen. She was always the one we could count on to keep the other pets in line. In fact, whenever we left the house for work, we’d tell her “watch...
Cattle Dog Digs Trench To Help Owner ‘Herd’ Water Through The Yard
Some dogs just want to help out and feel purposeful in life. Take Sissy, for example. As an Australian cattle dog, herding cattle is in her blood and DNA. She needs to have a purpose and that purpose should preferably be herding. Considering Sissy lives on a farm with plenty of animals, she doesn’t have any trouble staying busy. She’s constantly helping out her family with work around the farm and sometimes, she helps out in unexpected ways! www.instagram.com/p/CbdrgAOuZwy/ You see, it’s not just animals that Sissy herds....
Best Podcasts for New Pet Parents
When preparing to bring home a new addition, many pet parents will scour the web for videos and blogs that will prepare them for what’s to come. What they don’t realize is that they’re missing an entire category of resources – podcasts! There are numerous podcasts dedicated to helping pet parents navigate this new and exciting stage of life. We’ve rounded up five podcasts, hosted by both trained professionals and experienced pet parents, that focus on different areas of pet parenthood. Dr. Dunbar’s iWoofs...
Jacksonville Humane Society’s whole-shelter approach to shortening length of stay
Since winning the Get ‘em Home Challenge in 2018, Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) continues to innovate, whittling days off the average length of shelter stays for both dogs and cats. At a time when length of stay appears to be increasing nationally, JHS’s length of stay for cats has decreased from 29 days in 2018 to 17 days in 2022, while their length of stay for dogs went from 12 to 11 days. How did they do it? “It isn’t just marketing,” says Lindsay Layendecker, JHS’s Director of Community...
Dog That Spent Her Whole Life in a Pet Carrier Finds Loving Home
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 still remember the first time I saw Bitsy so clearly to this day. I was outside my home when my neighbors got home. They took a tiny pet taxi out of their truck, and all I could see was a white snout and big brown eyes. But that was the last time I ever saw her. I never saw her outside or going for a ride in the car, until I started doing housework for my neighbors for extra money....
Three Iditarod Mushers Punished For Sheltering Dogs Inside During A Massive Blizzard
Ever since it began, the Iditarod–which demands sled dogs race 100 miles a day in brutal conditions–has countered charges of animal cruelty. But even while dogs are overworked, exhausted, and even die on the trail, organizers have failed to improve conditions for Alaska’s racing dogs, who are even excluded from the state’s usual animal cruelty laws. Not surprisingly, this year’s race further underscored the Iditarod’s callous approach to animals. Photo: Pixabay Not only were about 250 dogs pulled off the...
Pit Bull Falls Head Over Paws in Love with a Great Dane
“Where do I beginTo tell the story of how great a love can beThe sweet love story that is older than the seaThe simple truth about the love she brings to meWhere do I start . . .” If George and Sophie had a love song, this would be it! The Facebook group Happy Pit Bull, with more than 45,000 members, is having a blast talking on Facebook about the pit bull named Sophie who has fallen in love with a Great Dane named George. Tracey Kerschner Stahl, Sophie’s human owner, could hardly contain herself as she observed adoggy...
6 dog breeds prone to obesity
Certain dogs have a predisposition to being chubby — but that doesn’t mean it’s a given. One of the frequent myths perpetuated around canine obesity is that some dog breeds are just chubby and there’s no way to prevent obesity for those dogs. While there are conditions that slow pups’ metabolisms down and there are breeds with naturally slower metabolisms and lower energy levels, there is no specific dog breed where canine obesity has to be an inevitability. Here’s a list of the most commonly overweight dog...
Boy Writes Heartfelt Notes To His Foster Dog’s New Family
Fostering a dog is so special and meaningful. It’s a selfless act that allows more and more dogs to be rescued and helps prevent dogs from being euthanized. Fostering dogs can also be heartbreaking. It’s hard to say goodbye to an animal once you’ve formed a bond with them, but it’s something that many people do in the best interest of the pet. Recently, 6-year-old Roman Duncan learned just how hard and rewarding fostering a dog can be. Photo: flickr/Pete Markham According to a blog post from the North Shore Animal...
PETA Germany Rescues Over 700 Animals From Ukraine
PETA Germany has continuously been working hard to try and rescue as many animals as they can in the midst of Russia’s war in Ukraine. PETA Germany has been dispatching teams to Ukraine’s western borders in order to provide assistance to the refugees and their animal companions. Loaded down with food and other emergency supplies, PETA helps provide meals, beds, and assistance with paperwork for both the refugees and their animals 24/7 since their first trip to the Polish border on February 25. With the help of several other animal...
Talented Cat Sings The Blues With His Owner
Recently, the world was introduced to Bruce the signing cat. The black feline became Internet famous for his ability to sing blues with his owner. It seems that Bruce isn’t the only black cat with that talent, however. There’s another black feline who can not only sing blues but other music as well! Badu the singing cat made his musical debut on YouTube just a year ago, and he’s already got hundreds of fans. The feline may seem like an average kitty who loves catnip, but he’s quite talented! When Badu isn’t...
Cat Doesn’t Want A Bath So He Turns The Water Off Mid-Rinse
Cats are notorious for hating water. They bathe themselves with their tongues, lap up water from a bowl or stream, and call it a day. They don’t enjoy swimming or getting wet, so when a cat is forced to take a bath, it can become a real challenge. Even celebrities like Jennifer Garner struggle to bathe their feline pets. But every once and a while, a cat just needs a good bath, regardless of if they like it or not. Some cats find their ways to protest getting a bath, by scratching their owners or fighting back. Photo: Pixabay/rihaij But...
Pup Is Spoiled With Luxurious $75,000 Wardrobe
Coco the 8-year-old poodle mix doesn’t live like your typical lap dog. She lives like a queen. According to the New York Post, the pup boasts a $75,000 wardrobe complete with designer pieces from brands like Louis Vuitton, Valentino, and Tiffany & Co. Coco lives in Sydney, Australia with her owners, 32-year-old insurance adjuster Alina Michaels and her husband, 39-year-old Sarmen. They do their absolute best to spoil Coco and give her all of the most glamorous things in life. Michaels and Sarmen have purchased over 500 items for the...
