Cat Sends Messages To Mom’s Coworkers
If you happen to have a cat in your life, you realize that there are going to be times when they want your attention. It doesn’t matter what you are doing at the time, you must focus your attention on them completely or suffer the consequences. It seems as if a loving cat named Buffy understands this and she also understands how to get some extra attention. The problem is, she desires that attention while her mom’s at work, and she would constantly sit on her laptop, making it difficult for her to get anything done. Photo:...
Labrador Shows The World How To Do Yoga With A Little Help From His Human
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to have a labrador in your life, you realize that they are some of the sweetest animals imaginable. Labradors just fill your heart from the inside out, and they show you love 100% of the time. Perhaps that is why labradors make such good therapy dogs, such as Magnus, the labrador we see in the following video. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Not only does Magnus help his owner as a therapy animal, but he also helps her to get strong and stay healthy by doing some yoga poses. Magnus was shown in a TikTok video...
Stranger Calls A One-Eyed Lab ‘Ugly’ But A Vet Snaps Back Hard
If you have a dog in your life, you realize that they are some of the most beautiful creatures ever to walk the face of the earth. It doesn’t matter if you happen to have a dog that isn’t perfect on the outside, they are going to be beautiful for so many different reasons. A person who knows this all too well is a veterinarian, Dr. James Greenwood. He also has pets, and he cares for dogs both at home and in his practice. One of the dogs that he cares for is Oliver, a labrador that lost an eye after being attacked as a puppy by an...
Woman Goes For World Record By Holding The Largest Dog Wedding
It doesn’t matter who we are, we all need a hobby. For many of us, we choose to care for our pets as a loving hobby but we may also do other things that are associated with those animals as well. That includes what a woman named Leslie Allison-Seei tried to do in September 2021. She was attempting to break the world record for holding the largest dog wedding but came up 99 fur-couples short. Photo: YouTube/Robust Promotions It seems as if she got the bug after her own German Shepherd, Cleo, was married to a golden retriever, Buddy. She...
Wild in the Neighborhood – Coyotes
He’s known as the Trickster in Native American culture, has famously appeared in Looney Tunes shorts and is found living happily in every state in the union. We’re talking about the coyote — our dog’s most populous wild cousin. If you’ve ever seen a coyote in the flesh, you know how closely this wild canid resembles some domestic dog breeds. Siberian Huskies, Shiba Inus and Australian Kelpies are just a few breeds that possess a primitive look reminiscent of the coyote. While hundreds of years of domestication...
IBD in cats – an integrative approach to treatment
From diet therapy and natural remedies to pharmaceuticals when needed, an integrative approach is the best way to successfully treat IBD in cats. Vomiting is a common problem in cats, and one that has previously been labeled as “normal” by many veterinarians. The truth is, regular vomiting is not normal; in fact, it’s often a sign of a treatable condition called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A range of treatment options can be used for cats with IBD, including diet, herbal remedies, and natural therapies such as...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: We Foster Challenge, grant opportunity and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 17 national organizations come together for the We Foster Challenge (Apply now!)When 17 (yes, SEVENTEEN) national animal welfare organizations from around the country come together for one single challenge, you know it’s an important one! That’s the case with the We Foster Challenge, a challenge that is all about being inclusive and utilizing foster care to help keep more people and pets together. Because by fostering… Learn More Remembering...
Watch These Rescue Kittens Take A Gentle Bath In A Saucepan
When Heidi started to care for the local cats in Brooklyn, New York, she knew she would need to learn everything about cat health and make connections in the community. Fortunately, she has done just that, and now she shares that knowledge and care with followers all across the country on social media! Many of her followers first saw Heidi in one of her bath time videos on TikTok or Instagram (@heidiwranglescats), where she uses diluted dish soap to clean up foster kittens and rid them of fleas. Photo: TikTok/@heidiwranglescats Recently,...
Dog Sat By The Road With A Broken Jaw For 6 Days Before Anyone Noticed
Most of us can’t imagine getting left behind in our hour of need. For most of us, we’re lucky that we have at least one person that we can rely on in times of need. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for animals. They don’t always have the luxury of a caring person in their corner when they need it most. For one dog, the scene of a car accident was a waking nightmare until some kind people arrived to help. Photo: YouTube/Animal Shelters For one unfortunate pooch, Char, he was involved in a car accident. His injuries...
Basset Hounds Get A Spa Day After Being Rescued From A Puppy Mill
It doesn’t matter who we are, we all need to be pampered from time to time. It seems as if this is not only true of humans, but even basset hounds could use a good pampering. That is especially true when they have been recently rescued from horrible conditions. Photo: Pixabay/Susan Spensley Maggie, Roxie, and Stella were the lucky basset hounds who were treated to a special spa day. They were each given a bath by Debbie, and it is absolutely adorable to watch them being cared for in such a kind way. Photo: YouTube/National Mill Dog...
Shelter Dog Placed In A Loving Foster Home Transforms Into New Dog
Piper is a dog like many others that went to the animal shelter. That shelter, Partners for Pets, was more than happy to receive Piper but unfortunately, Piper was not very happy about being there. It didn’t take long for the shelter staff to identify how frightened she was and when there was anyone in the room, she would scurry to an area as far away as possible. This made adoption difficult and they knew they needed some specialized help. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo That is when they looked for someone who could assist Piper in getting...
Dog Keeps Getting Through Fence So Owner Beats Her At Her Own Game
Some dogs love to stay at home and you can barely get them to go outside. Other dogs, however, will take any advantage to run and they can be difficult to catch once they are out and about. Of course, we want to care for our dogs in the best way possible and that is why we will often build a fence to keep them from getting in harm’s way. Perhaps that is how Julia Morley felt after adopting Lu-Seal in 2016. Her little Chihuahua was a little chunky when she first brought her home. In fact, she was about twice the size of a healthy...
Woman Has The Most Adorable Reunion With A Foster Dog
If you’ve ever had the privilege of fostering a dog, you realize how quickly you can get attached. Of course, it’s a labor of love and we care for the dogs until they are able to get a forever home. In the meantime, we get new dogs to love and care for. Sometimes, the privilege of fostering dogs is shared with others and when we see those videos online, we can’t help but laugh and cry at the same time. Perhaps that is how you will feel after you see this video that a woman posted on Twitter. Photo: Pixabay/didssph As it...
Watch How Dogs React To Their Names Being Called
Anyone with pets knows that there is a measurable difference between cats and dogs – particularly how they react to their names being called. Cats flat-out ignore you. And if they do happen to respond to their name, it’s usually a glaring stare, like they’re saying, “how dare you speak to me, peasant!” Dogs, on the other hand, are so much happier to be engaged. They love when their names get called. To them, it’s just another chance for them to interact with their favorite person. Photo: Wikimedia Commons...
You Could Get Paid $1,000 To Watch Feel-Good Dog Movies
Pettable is a company that launched to connect pet owners with the resources they need to obtain a valid Emotional Support Animal letter. To further their mission as advocates for animals and to explore the connection between pet ownership and wellness, they have unveiled a very special position at their company. And they may want to hire you! “These animals help lift our spirits when we’re down, rejoice with us when we’re happy, and never leave our side,” the Pettable site reads. Photo: Unsplash “Many pets give...
Four Tigers Living In An Abandoned Train Car For 15 Years Will Finally Be Rescued
Four tigers who had been living in a train car for the past 15 years are finally rescued and being brought to a sanctuary. Back in 2007, a traveling circus asked a local farmer in San Luis, Argentina, if he could take care of two tigers that were housed in a train carriage for six months. The train car was on the farmer’s land. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition The farmer agreed, but the circus never returned, which left the farmer to deal with the two tigers. He fed them and looked after them, but it became even harder when the two tigers...
Woman Tearfully Reunites With Her Old Dog 12 Years After She Had Gone Missing
When Michelle’s dog, Zoey, went missing from her home in Lafayette, California, 12 years ago, Michelle was absolutely devastated. She searched everywhere, and although Zoey had a microchip, she was never found. As days turned into months and months turned into years, Michelle began to think that she would never see her beloved Zoey again. Photo: Facebook/San Joaquin Sheriff’s Office Fast forward 12 years and the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s office received a call regarding a stray dog who was found on a rural property and...
Ex-Marine Reunites With German Shepherd He Served With After Years Apart
When a dog serves in the military for an extended period of time, he or she often develops an unshakable bond with their handler. Military working dogs and their handlers go through so much together, but eventually, they’re often torn apart. Military dogs can only serve for so long before they have to retire, and likewise, handlers retire at various points in their careers. It’s a hard thing to go through losing your best companion, but it’s the reality that many working dogs face. One 9-year-old German Shepherd, Atilla, was...
As Woman Feeds Stray Cats in Her Neighborhood, One Wins Her Heart
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 met TinTin at a parking lot in my neighborhood about three years ago. One day, she just appeared out of nowhere, so I offered her some food. She was a kitten, but after a few days, to my horror, I realized that she was pregnant. Is it because all calico tabby cats are extremely charming and sexy? I don’t know. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / DIDSSPH Anyway, after her babies were weaned, I...
National Pet Dental Hygiene Month: Information for Pet Parents Who Brush Their Dog’s Teeth at Home
Did you know that February is National Pet Dental Hygiene Month? Periodontal disease, also known as dental disease, is one of the most common diseases that vets see, but fortunately, it can be easily prevented and managed through regular dental care at home. We’ve asked Freshpet vet, Dr. Aziza, to answer our top questions about canine dental health and how pet parents can get started with at-home dental care. How often should I brush my dog’s teeth? Like humans, it’s recommended to brush your dog’s teeth twice a day....
