FDA Approves “Groundbreaking” Treatment For Cats With Arthritis
Old age–and often, arthritis–comes for us all, especially if you’re a cat. According to USA Today, arthritis is so common among felines that roughly 45% of all cats will get arthritis. Those odds essentially double when cats turn 12, by which point 90 percent of cats experience arthritis pain. Photo: Pixabay And while there are ways to help ease your cat’s arthritis, including supplements, acupuncture/massage, and anti-inflammatory treatments, these options only provide temporary relief. Moreover, anti-inflammatories...
Senior Dog Named Betty White Looking For New Home After Being Returned To Shelter
Saratoga County Animal Shelter hopes to find a senior dog named after the beloved actress and animal advocate, Betty White, a loving forever home. The 10-year-old boxer mix spent 382 days in the shelter before she found a loving home in 2020. Sadly, due to no fault of her own, she was returned to the shelter. The shelter posted, “Her dad is sick and needs our help. It is nothing Betty did. In fact, all she has done is provide him with comfort and love, and he has done the same for her. But she is back at the shelter and hoping to once...
10 Betty White Animal Quotes In Celebration Of Her 100th Birthday
Betty White, a lifelong animal lover and legendary actress, would have turned 100 on January 17. Sadly, she passed away on December 31st from a stroke. She devoted her life to helping animals and making people laugh. Most people remember her as Rose in Golden Girls, but she will always be remembered as a friend and hero to animals. Her fans decided to celebrate her milestone birthday by giving back to animals with the Betty White Challenge. The challenge encouraged people to donate $5 in Betty’s name to a local animal rescue. She would...
The Emergence of Veterninary Telehealth
The veterinarian will see you now — any time of the day or night. But the two of you may not be in the same exam room or even in the same city or state. Welcome to the fast-growing brand of veterinary medicine — telehealth. Think of it as the House Call Version 2.0. But instead of the veterinarian stepping into your home — or you traveling to the veterinary clinic, your dog is diagnosed and a care plan is quickly created by a veterinarian during a live video call with you. ©Getty Images Why the Rise in Popularity Fast....
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: New Candid Conversation, intake via appointments and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Where the future of animal sheltering is headed according to veterinariansThis blog was one of our top posts of 2021. The future of animal welfare is community-centric and this holds true more than ever. The AVMA recently published an article, Animal shelters see a new day ahead, sharing veterinarians’ take on where the future of the animal welfare movement is headed. Covid-19 has caused animal welfare… Learn More Join James Evans and...
French Bulldog Squeezes Himself Into Tiny Cat House
Sometimes, dogs and cats can get along and be friends. Other times, cats will merely tolerate dogs and their antics because they have to. George seems to fall into the latter category, as he begrudgingly has his bed taken over by the oblivious French bulldog, Peppa. Peppa has no sense of personal space and loves to get as close and personal with George as he can. It seems that Peppa feels what belongs to George belongs to him, even if it’s sized for a small cat, not a small dog. Photo: Pexels/Pixabay In a hilarious video shared on...
Herd Of Deer Gather Around And Lick Black Cat
In a bizarre video shared on social media, a herd of deer gather around a cat and begin licking it. The footage was shared by ViralHog and shows a black cat lounging in the sunshine outside. He seems at peace, as four large deer approach him and begin licking his fur. The deer continue to lick the cat’s coat, and the cat just lays there, seemingly content with the situation. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog Photo: YouTube/ViralHog The strange interaction isn’t the first documented friendship between a cat and deer. One cat recently...
Horse Kicks A Tree And Farts On Dog Before Running Away
Having pets can bring endless hours of entertainment, especially if you have a quirky animal who walks to the beat of its own drum. Take Sven, a 13-year-old grulla quarter horse, for example. The playful horse lives in Canada with his two horse friends, some rescue dogs, and his parents. He spends his time doing usual horse things, like trotting around fields and eating his favorite snacks. But sometimes, he does something out of the ordinary. Photo: Wikimedia Commons One day, Sven’s owners happened to capture a moment he let out his...
Dogs Are So Excited To Be Home From Vacation
It’s always nice to come home after a long time away. Sure, vacations can be fun and traveling is exciting, but nothing beats returning home. It seems that humans aren’t the only ones who feel this way, as an adorable video captured just how excited a pair of dogs were upon returning home from vacation! The two dogs were away from their house for a while on a trip and apparently couldn’t wait to be home. Photo: Pexels/Jonathan Meyer The video was shared on Reddit by u/sedentarybird in the r/aww community. In the clip, you...
Police Officer Spots Dolphin Caught In Fishing Net & Works Quickly To Save Him
Dolphins are friendly sea creatures and oftentimes interact with humans. They’ve been known to help people in dangerous situations at sea, from drowning to shark attacks. But sometimes dolphins are the ones who need the saving. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition A police officer with the Marine Patrol unit was in the right place at the right time when he spotted an animal in the water that was caught in a fishing net in the Shorecrest area of Miami, Florida. As Officer Nelson Silva, of the Miami-Dade Police Department, got closer, he...
Family Abandons Puppy Who Couldn’t Eat Properly, Rescue Steps in to Help
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! Two days before Christmas, we received a message from one of the vet clinics we often help out with cat surrenders. The messages started, “I know it’s not your species, but…” PHOTO: NIKKI CHAPPLE Known for taking in expensive surgical cases and our soft spots for any special needs, we couldn’t say no to this gorgeous little man. This adorable bubba had been...
Mother Cat Keeps Her Kittens Alive Despite Having a Severed Spine
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 had closed the doors due to a shortage of funds, carers and having almost 270 cats in care. Then I received a call from my vets. A mumma cat had been found in someone’s yard with her little ones, and upon no neighbours claiming her, she was taken to a local vet, my vet. Beth, the vet nurse, texted me, “She is messed up so bad,” so I drove over there immediately....
Miracle Dog Rescued Nearly A Week After Everyone Thought She Died In A Landslide
Cats always land on their feet, but a Seattle dog named Sammy clearly has a few special tricks of her own. According to NBC News, the Seattle dog was presumed dead after her house collapsed in a landslide. “It was a loud roar, and the whole thing came down on us,” said homeowner Didi Fritts, recalling the terrifying moment her two-story house began sliding down a hill in heavy rain. Screenshot: YouTube/King 5 News But though Didi and James Fritts narrowly escaped with their lives, their two dogs weren’t as lucky. One dog...
Emaciated Mother Cat and Her Kittens Rescued From Bin
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! During the week, we were contacted about a mumma and her babies who had been found in an industrial bin at a car yard. It was unknown how long she was in there, but she was very emaciated under her fluff. PHOTO: NIKKI CHAPPLE Mumma, now Aurora, and her six little cherubs made their way swiftly to Best Friends Felines and have seen our vets for a check up. Aurora was scarily thin, and she...
Disney’s Life-Sized Gingerbread Houses Feed Bees After The Holidays
Bee populations are declining around the world, but Walt Disney World has found a sweet way to help. Every year, Disney World’s pastry chefs create an elaborate gingerbread display for visitors to feast their eyes on, but it serves another purpose as well. After the holidays the sweet treats are recycled into bee food. Disney Parks shared on Instagram that the gingerbread display is broken down and brought to their tree farm where it is used to feed bees. “There, local Florida bees get to feast on sweets until every bit is...
Rescue Elephants Receive Weekly Pedicures At Tennessee Sanctuary
For the past 26 years, rescued Asian and African elephants have found refuge at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. The 2,700-acre sanctuary provides a place where the elephants can roam free alongside other rescued elephants and received proper care for the first time in their lives. Elephants are the largest land mammals with African elephants weighing up to 6 tons (over 13,000 pounds). So, foot care is crucial to their well-being – especially when the elephants have been neglected and forced to live in cramped conditions. Caregivers...
Bulldog
Quick Facts Weight: 40 – 50 pounds (18.14 – 22.68 kg) Height: 12 – 16 inches (30.48 – 40.64 cm) The Look of a Bulldog Bulldogs are short, sturdy and stocky. Due to their wrinkled face and stockiness, they can have a tough, intimidating look. A typical Bulldog has a fairly wide head with cheeks that draw back behind the eyes. Dense folds of skin on the forehead lead down to a short muzzle, a broad black nose, a hanging upper lip and an undershot lower jaw. They have wide-set eyes and small ears that fold back. They have...
Momma Cat Who Lost Her Litter Adopts Orphaned Kittens
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! This gorgeous mumma was handed into a vet clinic we work with in the middle of giving birth. Unfortunately all her babies passed away and we are unsure why – whether it be the stress of being moved during birth or something else. PHOTO: NIKKI CHAPPLE The same day, a box of babies was found in a park. These guys were either preemie or had been without food for a while, as they...
How Much Will Your Pet Cost You Throughout its Life? A Large Survey Provides an Estimate
Americans are pretty attached to our pets, with a furry friend present in an estimated 70% of households across the country. We do want the best for them, so costs can pile up. Between quality food, toys, treats, supplies, veterinary care, and pet-sitting or kenneling when we’re out of town, we can find ourselves facing more expenses than we thought. According to a new survey, a large share of pet owners aren’t quite prepared for these costs. Synchrony, a company that provides credit card and insurance products to pet owners,...
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...
