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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...
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 third of the way to their goal of 150 pets in foster and asking their community for help! As a reminder, the We Foster Challenge is meant to help shelter and rescue...
A Mother Got Lost in the Woods and Was Rescued by Max the Hero Pup
63-year-old Sherry Noppe took a walk with her dog Max when she suddenly went missing on a Tuesday afternoon. The search went on for three days around Sherry’s home and the 8000-acre George Bush Park. Apparently, Sherry was diagnosed with dementia, making her children even more worried and anxious. Texas EquuSearch pursued and widened their search to every nearby establishment where Sherry could possibly be found. Photo: Youtube/KHOU 11 Thankfully, Max was with her and persistently barked out loud — perhaps his intention was to...
Watch A Beautiful Boxer Mom Care For Her Puppies
I think that most people would agree there are very few things in life that are more adorable than a dog. That is, of course, unless you are talking about puppies! Not only are they miniature versions of the animals that we love so much, but they also have a natural curiosity that just makes them beyond adorable. Photo: YouTube/Outstanding Videos If you ever have the opportunity to spend some time with a litter of puppies, you realize that it is one of those pleasures in life that really makes life worth living. Even watching them on video is...
Woman Adopts Tiny Duckling That Was Rejected By Her Mother
When Erin Amadon got a call from a neighbor to come see their new ducklings, she didn’t think much of it. Amadon raises ducks so she’s always keen to meet new ducklings in the neighborhood – they’re quite adorable, after all. However, as Amadon shared with GeoBeats Animals, the duckling visit turned into a rescue mission when one of the tiny ducklings was rejected from her mother. It all started when Amadon arrived at her neighbor’s house to see the tiny hatchlings. The mother duck was carefully coddling and...
Woman Wakes Up With Mysterious Dog Laying In Her Bed
A woman was given quite a shock when she woke up with a strange dog in her bed. When Julie Thornton Johnson woke up with a dog on her pillow, she thought it was one of her own three pups who’d joined her in bed. It wasn’t unusual for her dogs to cuddle up next to her so she didn’t think anything of it. However, as the Georgia light peeked through the curtains, Julie was given a better look at the dog and realized she didn’t recognize it at all! PUPDATE: Her name is Nala and her mom is on the way to get her. Good luck...
Slow Motion Camera Reveals How Dogs Get Up So Fast
Have you ever called your sleeping or lounging dog to go out for a walk or get a treat and notice how fast they hop up? When they hear something they want, they waste no time jumping from their sleeping position to run ahead – but how, exactly, do they get up so fast? Videographer Matt Mikka wanted to figure it out and he knew just the way to do it. Photo: YouTube/Warped Perception Using a high-speed 4K camera, Mikka called on the help of two assistants to film slow-motion footage of dogs getting up: a German shepherd and a chihuahua....
Mom Spots ‘Rare’ Bright Pink Pigeon In The Garden
A woman in Nelson, Lancashire thought she was hallucinating when she spotted something unusual in her garden: a bright pink pigeon. According to LancsLive, 37-year-old Kelly Lunney was visiting her mum when she noticed the off-colored bird in the flat’s garden. Lunney was so shocked by the bird’s appearance that she thought she was hallucinating seeing the bird! Photo: YouTube/SWNS After calling her mum to confirm she wasn’t crazy, Lunney pulled out her phone to snap a few photos and videos of the bird. While the bright pink...
Beloved K-9 Ruby, Who Went From Shelter Dog To Hero, Has Crossed The Rainbow Bridge
Rhode Island State Police and the world are mourning the death of K-9 Ruby. The department shared the sad news of her passing on Facebook, “We’re saddened to announce the passing of K-9 Ruby following a sudden, acute, and untreatable illness.” Her story of how she went from a shelter dog returned several times to becoming a K-9 and rescuing an injured boy in the woods is an inspiration to all. Ruby, an Australian shepherd and border collie mix, was a rambunctious puppy who was adopted and returned five times to the shelter...
New Baby Let Out Sad Scream, Confused Dog Drew Closer In & Mom Gulped
There is nothing more delightful than the bond between a dog and a child. This bond can be established early on, but most new parents are frightened when their baby first arrives home. When it’s their first kid, many parents worry that their dog, who is clearly the family’s first baby, will get jealous or angry. It’s an inevitable shift that has to go as smoothly as possible. In this video, the parents include their beloved dog Danbi in all aspects of parenthood. They also included their cat! The gender reveal begins...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Summer apprenticeships, conferences, resources and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The online summer apprenticeships application window is now open! 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… Learn More Scholarships are being...
Human Transmission May Be the Cause of SARS-CoV-2 Infection among Deer in North America
Who is responsible for the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 to white-tailed deer in North America is a mystery that virologists, wildlife biologists, and other experts have been trying to solve. Since 2021, hundreds of white-tailed deer in 24 US states and several Canadian provinces have been found positive with COVID 19. Photo: YouTube/PBS NewsHour What’s worse, aside from finding the Alpha, Delta, and Omicron variants in these deer, the original virus has undergone more than 70 mutations in these ungulates. Some of these mutations are...
Fur Dad Shows the Cutest Way to Teach a Puppy How to Howl
How do you bond with your pet? Eating together, watching a movie together, singing, dancing, playing outdoors, swimming in the pool or at a lovely beach resort, taking walks, camping and counting the stars, etc., etc. Photo: Instagram Video/Puppy Lovings The list is endless, and the love you feel for each other is boundless. You can no longer tell if who between the two of you is happier. Your heart is bursting with joy and gratitude for having such an adorable companion animal. Meanwhile, your pet seems it cannot live without you. It must be...
As Female North Atlantic Right Whales Become Smaller, They are Giving Birth to Fewer Calves
The population of the North Atlantic right whales continues to decline, and one of the reasons is that female right whales are getting smaller. Smaller bodies make these females carry fewer calves. But why female North Atlantic right whales are getting smaller is not just about the lack of food. They often fall victim to entanglement in fishing gear. Photo: YouTube/NOAA Fisheries The problem is so serious that it affects not just the females. Based on the data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), more than 85% of...
Australia’s Diverse Birdlife and Habitats Make It the Mecca for Birdwatching
“Birdwatchers are great people. Whether they’re looking at birds, reptiles or plants, they’re involved and observant. They love the environment and are focused on conservation,” said David Mead, owner of Great Northern Birdwatching Tours and an active participant in citizen science that contributes data on avian species like the endangered Gouldian Finch. In the 1990s, local communities frowned on birdwatching tourists whom they viewed as peculiar because of their obsession with this particular wildlife. Photo:...
Want Your Pet to be a Social Media Star? One in Every Four Owners Dream of It
Some do it for love, some do it for money. We are talking about making social media stars out of our pets. It is like show business, doing all the tricks to attract the spotlight on our dogs, cats, and whatever animal you have chosen to care for. Photo: YouTube/Good Morning America Actually, many of us simply like leading private lives with our pets. Occasionally, we show them off to friends or on social media. But we are happier without all the problems and stress of constantly dolling up our pets for photoshoots. Other people find their joy...
Missing Woman With Dementia Is Found Safe Thanks To Her Loyal Dog
A Texas woman who was missing for days in George Bush Park is now safe thanks to her loyal dog, Max. 63-year-old Sherry Noppe, of Katy, was recently diagnosed with dementia, and although she normally knows her way around the trails, she ended up getting lost while on a walk with Max. Photo: YouTube/KHOU 11 Deputies and Texas EquuSearch, along with Noppe’s family and friends, had been searching the 2,700-acre park on ATVs as well as on foot for days on end, to no avail. Friends of Noppe’s children formed a group to search for their...
Hairball Problem with Your Cat? Here are Some Easy Solutions
Some cats are prone to hairball, or vomiting with hair strands. These hair strands may come from excessive grooming due to anxiety, stress, skin discomfort, or illness. Photo: YouTube/AnimalWised Vomiting with hair strands may be a mild case, if your cat could easily cough out the fur that got stuck in its intestines. But, when your cat is experiencing extreme difficulty or pain, it is a serious matter that needs professional help. What can you do to help treat hairball, or even prevent it? Here are the steps you can take to make life more...
Nature Reserves May Be Getting Endangered by Dog Poop due to Over-Fertilization
“Nature reserves are special places for nature conservation, where wildlife and fragile habitats are protected. Obviously poo is a part of nature, but dog poo contains nutrients which can damage the ecology of vulnerable habitats. Wherever you walk your dog, it is important to pick up, bag and bin poo, to ensure the continued protection of these wild areas for us all to enjoy.” These words came from Rob Stoneman, director of landscape recovery at The Wildlife Trusts, UK. A new study has alarmed environmentalists about the adverse...
‘Skeleton’ Dog Found Tied To A Tree Makes An Incredible Transformation
On Easter morning, a Good Samaritan discovered a severely malnourished dog who was tied to a tree in Southwest Philadelphia, and in need of immediate medical attention. They contacted the Humane Law Enforcement team at the Pennsylvania SPCA for help. An officer quickly responded to the scene and transported the dog to their SPCA headquarters. The dog, whom they named Hallelujah (Hal for short), weighed just 43 pounds. He was so emaciated that every bone in his body was visible, which left him looking like a skeleton. He also suffered from...
