Family Finds Paw Prints in the Snow All Winter, Finally Meets the Cat Who Made 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! We first noticed a flash of white in the backyard. Some new creature was living in our yard, but it never slowed down long enough for any of us to figure out what it was. Then winter came, and along with the snow, there were occasionally fresh footprints along the sidewalk. Tiny footprints that told us that the streak of white was actually a cat who had to be beyond freezing. We started...
Rescue Cats Go Viral After Adorably Occupying Owners’ Boxed Blender
It’s no secret cats love boxes, but one Canadian couple has spent the past month squaring off with the family cats over a new boxed appliance. According to CBC News, the incident began right after Thanksgiving, when Nikii and Jessica Gerson-Neeves decided to invest in a Vitamix blender. But when the blender arrived, Jessica briefly set the unopened box down on the kitchen floor. This was the invitation her 4-year-old rescue cat, Max, needed to jump onto the new blender, where he remained for hours. Posted by Jessica Gerson-Neeves...
Our Favorite Pet TikTok Accounts to Follow
Whether you’re there for the adorable videos or to get involved in the latest viral pet-related challenge, there’s no denying that TikTok is a great source of entertainment for pet parents. Freshpet has rounded up our favorite pet TikTok accounts that we’re sure you’ll love as much as we do! @angrafus3 Mackenzie, a grumpy adventure cat, and her pet parent, Angela Rafuse, have gained a following of fans who love watching their adventures. Despite being 16 years of age, Mackenzie regularly joins Angela to go kayaking,...
Shelter Dog With A “Perfectly Imperfect Grin” Just Wants To Find Someone To Love
A two-year-old German shepherd mix named Squid is capturing the hearts of staff and volunteers at Best Friends Animal Society with his unique looks. His face is a little crooked due to a birth defect, but it doesn’t bother him a bit. Posted by Best Friends Animal Society on Thursday, December 16, 2021 The sanctuary posted a video of him on Facebook in hopes of finding him a family of his own. “Squid will steal your heart with his perfectly imperfect grin,” they wrote. “Squid’s face tilts to one side and he...
How acupressure-massage eases cancer treatment side effects in dogs and cats
If your dog or cat is receiving chemo or other cancer treatments, he may experience uncomfortable side effects such as gastrointestinal upset and fatigue. These acupressure-massage sessions can help ease his discomfort. Cancer is an aggressive disease that often requires aggressive treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation. Common side effects of these treatments in dogs and cats as well as humans include nausea and vomiting, possible appetite loss, diarrhea or constipation, and fatigue. The good news is that you can help your animal...
Brain Scans Show Dogs Can Tell One Language from Another
We sometimes feel as if our dogs understand everything we say. Of course, we realize that dogs are conditioned to understand our vocal inflections and certain words, but it’s still fun to think about every once in a while. It seems as if dogs may know more about our speech than what many people realize. According to research published in the journal NeroImage, dogs may have more of a capacity to understand and comprehend human speech than most people could ever imagine. This was the first study of its kind to come out with this level of...
German Shepherd Build His Own Snowman
There are many things to appreciate about winter. We might appreciate watching the snowfall or perhaps we enjoy eating an icicle on occasion. Now, we have something else to love about winter: A video of a German Shepherd building his own snowman. After being posted on TikTok, the video went viral with more than 16 million views. It’s easy to see why, because it’s just so fascinating to watch this lovable dog making his own giant snowballs. Photo: Pixabay/bixusas Sarah Onderwater posted the video on December 27 and since that time,...
Puppies Abandoned On Christmas Find Homes The Very Same Day
Police officers had the opportunity to rescue a litter of puppies in Tulsa, Oklahoma. According to a Facebook post by the Tulsa Police Department, somebody had dumped a duffel bag full of five puppies at the counter of a convenience store. It wasn’t long before the Edward Squad Mingo Valley Division had responded and officers were there to assist. Photo: flickr/Ivan Radic Not only did they help rescue the puppies, but they also managed to give all five of the puppies a new home. Four of the officers adopted four of the puppies right...
Dog Missing From California Rescued From Snowy Mountain
It was a miracle for one dog who had been missing for months out in California. The lucky pooch was rescued from the wilderness by some cross country skiers and snowboarders who happened upon the pup, stuck out in the snow. The 3-year-old Pitbull mix named Russ had been missing for several months. Russ first disappeared back in August 2021, after the Caldor Fire devastated California’s Lake Tahoe region. While escaping the fire, Russ and his owner had become separated. Photo: Pixabay/Romero Joel The missing dog was nowhere to be...
Home Insurance Companies In New York Can No Longer Discriminate Against Dog Breeds
Did you know that home insurance companies can discriminate coverage to pet owners based on their dog’s breed? Well, that is no longer an issue in the state of New York, where new legislation was passed. According to the Times Union, pet owners are celebrating the passage of the law that states home insurance providers can no longer refuse coverage to pet owners based on their dog’s breed. Photo: Pixabay/Luna Lee Before this law passed, insurance companies held the right to deny homeowner coverage if they felt that certain dog...
Brave Chihuahua Sneaks Into Cat’s Bed For A Cuddle
Contrary to popular belief, cats and dogs can definitely get along and live in harmony. Granted, this isn’t always perfect harmony. Cats are known to be quite independent, and if you happen to have both cats and dogs in your home, you’re well aware of how much cats value their alone time. It’s not to say that they don’t enjoy hanging out with the family pooch, but they certainly like to keep their distance from time to time. Photo: Pixabay/Ay S Cats tend to be quite precious when it comes to their selected napping...
14 Things Your Organization Can Do Right Now to Support People and Pets in Your Community
We know from anecdotal evidence and research that pets are considered family members in the majority of pet-owning households in the United States. We also know that life comes with challenges: health crises, societal barriers, eviction, generational poverty, and major life changes. You want to keep people and pets together through these crises, preserving families and keeping pets unnecessarily out of shelters. Here are 14 practices you can put into place at your organization right now, to support families in your community....
Help! My Dog Has Parvo
New puppies can be a fun addition to the family, bringing laughter and excitement. But along with a new puppy comes significant responsibility, including veterinary care. The most important basic medical care to provide for pups is vaccinations. This is because, despite widespread vaccination, diseases such as distemper and parvovirus are still present in the dog population. What is parvovirus? Parvovirus — a highly contagious virus — is spread by other dogs via the oral-fecal route. The virus is present in the feces and can...
Chained Up Dog Is Rescued & Set Free After Owners Say ‘Take Her Or We’ll Kill Her’
Lady was loved and cared for by her owners until she wasn’t. One day, when she chased her owners’ chickens, they got mad and decided to punish her for it. But the punishment was unimaginable and beyond cruel. They chained Lady up in their backyard, forcing her to brave the elements. She sat there chained up, unable to walk more than a few feet. She had no proper shelter and sadly lived outside through a brutal winter. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials Instead of dong the right thing and letting Lady come back inside the warm house,...
Woman Rescues Discarded Donkey Who Follows Her Around ‘Like a Puppy’
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 was looking on a site for another donkey or two. I think they are the best. I had three but felt like I needed at least one more. I don’t know why I felt like I wanted more, but I did. We had all this land and we had a small rescue here in Texas, so I thought I would add more donkeys. As I’m looking on the site which I will not name, I see these two bonded donkeys, so I paid...
Animal Rescue Posts Plea For Blankets For Shelter Dogs And The Community Delivers
Hillside Animal Sanctuary and Dog Rescue in England put a plea on Facebook for old bedding to keep rescue dogs warm this winter. “We usually have a plentiful supply of donated bedding but just recently we have been using more and our stocks have dwindled,” wrote the rescue. Photo: Pexels/ Mati Mango They asked locals in the Norfolk area to donate blankets and (non-feather) duvets so each dog could snuggle into something soft and cozy while they wait for a forever home. Urgently WantedWe have become in urgent need of old bedding....
Missing San Antonio Dog Rescued From Storm Drain
Animal Care Officers in San Antonio, Texas, are being hailed as heroes for saving a dog trapped in a storm drain. Officers posted photos of the rescue on Facebook and jokingly wrote, “We get it…storm drains can be a little scary (thanks Pennywise!). Most everyone avoids them but not Jupiter.” The large dog named Jupiter somehow wiggled her way into a sewer drain but was unable to get out. She wandered away from her home and her concerned family was looking everywhere for her. Photo: Facebook/City of San Antonio Animal Care...
Join James Evans and Jennifer Evans of C.A.R.E. for a Maddie’s Candid Conversation!
Join us on Thursday, January 20 at 12PM PT / 3PM ET for a special edition of Maddie’s® Candid Conversations. We will be joined by James Evans, founder of Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE), and Jennifer Evans, CARE’s Chief Operating Officer for an informal 60-minute conversation and Q+A. With a mission to amplify BIPOC voices to promote human and animal well-being, the team at CARE acts to create equitable experiences with a multidisciplinary approach focused on addressing unconscious and hidden biases....
20 Yellowstone Wolves Killed by Hunters After Wandering Away From Park
Montana recently relaxed its rules on hunting wolves near the Yellowstone border, and this season, a record number of wolves that wandered outside the park’s limits have been killed. Park officials say that 20 of the animals have been killed by hunters so far this season, 15 of which were taken in Montana. The other five were shot in Wyoming and Idaho. The figures include animals from the Phantom Lake Pack, which park officials say is now considered eliminated because most or all of its members were among those killed. PHOTO: ADOBE...
Missing Dog, Tiny, Reunited With Family After Journeying All By Herself To Different Town
Tiny, a chihuahua, weighs only 4 pounds, but the little dog plays a central role in her family. So when the 10-year-old dog disappeared from her yard in Polk County, Florida, Tiny’s family was distraught. Owner Sophia Burgess plastered her neighborhood and social media with missing dog fliers and photos, but to no avail. Soon Tiny had been missing for 3 months. Photo: Facebook/Clearwater Police Department Then one day, a graying Chihuahua fitting Tiny’s description was found on Clearwater Beach, about 67 miles away. The officer...
