How to Ease the Burn
For most of us, our dogs are usually involved in every aspect of our lives. As a result, injuries can occur. Burns are uncommon in dogs, but they do happen. It’s important to know how to manage them should they occur. What you should do If your dog has been burned, immediately take these three steps: First, douse the area in tepid or cool water for five to 10 minutes. Next, cover the area with a clean, dry dressing. Finally, seek veterinary care. The extent of burns is not always immediately obvious, especially in dogs, as they are...
Brave Zookeepers Risk Their Lives To Save Terrified Animals Trapped At Kyiv Zoo
When Russian troops invaded Ukraine, innocent people weren’t the only ones in danger. This brutal war of aggression, which has already caused over 1 million people to flee, has also left countless animals in crisis. This includes 4,000 animals living at Kyiv Zoo, where zoo staff and their families are risking their lives to help animals trapped in Ukraine’s war-torn capital city. Photo: YouTube/Washington Post According to The Washington Post, about 50 zoo staff and their families have moved on site to help feed, care for, and...
Good Samaritan Rescues Critically Ill Kittens, Shelter Works to Save Them
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! On March 3, four 4-week-old kittens were brought to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County with a life-threatening infection after being found by a good Samaritan in an empty lot. PHOTO: LINDSEY HEANEY The kittens arrived at the shelter suffering from a severe upper respiratory infection causing trouble breathing. Their eyes are painfully swollen, encrusted with blood, and they...
Food aggression in dogs — and what to do about it
Does your dog growl or snap when you reach for his food bowl? While it stems from a normal canine behavior called resource guarding, food aggression is an issue that needs attention. Just like us, dogs want to protect their possessions, including toys, favorite resting spots, their families – and their food. Indeed, resource guarding is normal canine behavior. It can range from your dog simply showing some resistance when giving up an item, to growling, snapping, or even biting when you reach for his food bowl or get too close to...
Don’t miss Dr. Lila Miller’s keynote address at Animal Care Expo
Dr. Lila Miller, the “mother of shelter medicine,” will be giving the keynote speech for the in-person portion of Animal Care Expo 2022. The conference is being held April 19-22 in Orlando, FL. Scheduled for Tuesday, April 19 at 12:30 PM PT until 2:00 PM PT, Dr. Miller will reflect on her 42 years as a shelter veterinarian, all which was spent at the ASPCA. In 2021 Dr. Miller was awarded the Avanzino Leadership Award for her trailblazing leadership and purposeful dedication to the field of veterinary shelter...
Cat Unsure What to Think As It Ventures Out Into the Snow for the First Time
When snow starts falling, even humans can be a little reluctant to go outside and investigate. If you’re a cat that has never stepped foot on it before, you can be forgiven if you’re also a little hesitant. That’s what happened when Tex the Bengal cat walked out in several inches of snow for the first time at his Denver home. His brother Blue, another Bengal with whom Tex’s life is documented on the Instagram page @vintage303, was a seasoned pro at the whole thing. He already knew what to expect, having ventured out in...
Man Rescues Kitten That Was Thrown From Car, Gains a Best Furry Friend in the Process
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 didn’t have cats. I never really told anyone, but it’s because at 5-years-old, our blue point Siamese was mauled by a dog and crawled home into my lap and died. Years later, I met my now ex-fiancee and she had this amazing orange tabby named Ozzy who won my heart. He would ignore the family when they’d call him in at night but always came right to me. He mysteriously...
Missing Stuffed Toy Gets Reunited with Owner, Thanks to Airport Staff in Milwaukee
Can you imagine a child without his favorite stuffed toy, especially around Christmas? Staff at the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) were concerned when they found a doggie stuffed toy on their premises last Christmas season. Obviously, a kid had left the toy behind unaware. They could just imagine how lonely the owner must be, especially as it was the holiday season. Photo: CBS 4 Denver Their efforts to find the stuffed animal’s owner nearly ended in vain. But something caught their eye that told them where the owner of...
Young Ukrainian Woman Killed After Delivering Food To Hungry Shelter Pets In Ukraine
Anastasiia Yalanskaya was a 26-year-old Ukrainian woman and animal lover. Sadly, the brave shelter volunteer has also become the latest victim of Putin’s brutal war in Ukraine. When Russian forces invaded Yalanskaya’s hometown of Bucha (about 18 miles outside of Kyiv) the young woman stayed behind to feed shelter pets left without anyone to care for them as terrified residents fled. “I asked her to be extra cautious,” the young woman’s husband, Yevhen Yalanskyi, told The New York Post. “That nowadays, a...
Dog Too Afraid To Leave Kennel Transforms Into “Cheeky” Dog And Is Ready For Loving Home
Meet Charlie. For the first five years of his life, he was not properly cared for and lived in an old building with 44 other dogs in Welsh before all were rescued by the RSPCA. Charlie arrived terrified of everything and hid in the back of his kennel for weeks. His caregivers said he was “so nervous and withdrawn when he first arrived, that he didn’t move from the corner of his kennel for about six weeks.” Screenshot: Facebook/ RSPCA (England & Wales) He slowly warmed up to staff and started to trust them enough to rest...
Mama Dog Abandons Tiny Puppies After Loud Explosions In Ukraine
Ukraine has been in turmoil since Russia ruthlessly invaded in late February. Over one million people have fled the country as explosions and gunfire filled populated areas. It’s not just people that are being affected by the war either, but pets are as well. Many pets are being left behind as their owners flee, and the strays that were already living on the streets have fewer resources available. What’s worse is it seems that the loud explosions are scaring dogs in Ukraine, and some are abandoning their puppies as a result....
Dog Goes Viral For Taking Insulin Injections Like A Champ
Having an animal with special needs can be challenging, but one dog is being dubbed “the goodest of boys,” for handling his condition like a champ! The dog’s owner, TikTok user @smurfnoette, uploaded a video showing how her dog, who suffers from diabetes, took his insulin injections and people were quite impressed. In the video, the owner asks, “Y’all wanna watch my big boy take his insulin?” Photo: TikTok/@smurfnoette Photo: TikTok/@smurfnoette She then gently grabs her large Doberman and asks him,...
Cat Cafe In Ukraine Remains Open To Care For Cat Residents And Feed People
Over a million people have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion began, but the devoted owner of Cat Cafe Lviv is not going anywhere. The cafe, a short walk from the city center, remains open amid the war to care for the twenty resident cats and provide a safe place for people to come relax and enjoy a hot meal. Serhii Oliinyk owner of the cafe told The Dodo, “Our cats have been living in [the] cat cafe since the age of 4 months. They are like family. We realized that we would never leave our country, that this was the only place...
Tiny Kitten Helps Golden Retriever Overcome His Separation Anxiety
When the COVID-19 pandemic started, many people were forced to work from home. While it wasn’t a great situation, the work-from-home setup did benefit a lot of people, and pets were especially thrilled about the new setup of their owners. However, some pets became so used to their owners being at home that they began to suffer separation anxiety when their owners made their way back to the office. It was a hard adjustment for a lot of people and their furbabies. Some pets suffer from separation anxiety on a regular basis, despite any...
Kind Stranger Frees Cat With Pot Stuck On Its Head
They say curiosity killed the cat, but this feline got a lucky break thanks to a kind stranger! In a video shared by Inside Edition, you can see a cat stuck with a clay pot on its head. The poor cat had wandered around with the pot on its head for a while and was not having any luck with freeing its head. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Of course, a cat can’t survive with its head completely covered for long. The stuck feline likely would’ve become prey to a predator, wandered into traffic, or starved if it help hadn’t...
This Just In: Fun for Fido and Fun for You
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Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: We Foster Challenge, co-sheltering webcast and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Last day to apply for the We Foster ChallengeBy fostering pets, we also foster community, foster inclusivity and foster love. Apply now through Monday, March 7, 2022 to be a part of the fun and exciting Challenge. Learn more New grant opportunity for BIPOC-led organizationsMaddie’s Fund® invests its resources in a commitment to keeping pets and people together, creating a safety net of care for animals in need and operating within a culture of...
Cat Tries to Get Virtual Mouse on Tablet in Adorable Video
Have you ever been using a device and had your cat plop down in front of it, sit on it, or just put its paw on the screen? Actually, it’s unlikely that hasn’t happened if you’re a cat person. They really do like to get in the way of our devices when we’re using them, but maybe it’s because they want to play, too? In a silly video of Instagram cat Pirate Kitty Kylo, the little feline shows how much fun tech-savvy cats can have. His humans put a tablet on the ground, with a game opened up that involves a mouse...
Shelter Volunteer Finally Convinces Her Parents to Adopt Cat Months After Falling in Love with Him
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 first met Rollio at the end of March when he came into the shelter where I volunteered. He was very depressed. CAT. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / EMILE NOIR After a couple of weeks, I decided he needed to be pet. I got a fabric string toy and wrapped it around the end of the stick and began to stroke him with it. He rolled into it and began purring. After a few days, I finally began to pet him...
Tennessee Dog Becomes Emotional Support Animal for Ukrainian Girl As War Closes In
When Russian troops advanced on Ukraine’s capital city, a Department of Justice contractor based in Kyiv was given 12 hours to pack a suitcase for him and his daughter and leave. “Nobody really thought Russia would take [Ukraine] all the way to Kyiv,” Mike Hall told FOX 17 News/WZTV. “The US government and their intel said that most people didn’t think Putin would try to do it.” UKRAINE PET UPDATE: The situation in Ukraine is getting worse by the minute and animal shelters are now being bombed…....
