Puppy That Was Born Dead Becomes Therapy Dog for Cancer Patient
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. You can submit your own tale through December 5th. Voting will run from December 6th through December 31st. Three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. Share your story here! Well where do I begin? Tebow is a fighter like me and like many of the animals at Speranza. PHOTO: JACKIE MORRIS A quick story about me: I’ve been fighting cancer since 2017, which now has become terminal. I came across Tebow, whose...
“Muzzles are cruel” and other muzzle myths
Are muzzles painful? Are they strictly for aggressive dogs? Let’s debunk a few myths about muzzles and shed some light on the benefits of these tools! Most trainers and veterinarians agree, there comes a time at least once in every dog’s life where a muzzle may be needed. A muzzle is a training tool that comes in handy in emergencies and helps to promote safety. A muzzle is not, as many people assume, a permanent solution for aggressive dogs. Here are a few myths that have always revolved around the tumultuous subject of muzzles....
Border Collie
A medium-sized dog with a light frame and long hair, the typical Border Collie has a slightly wide head with a tapered muzzle, half-perked ears and dark, oval eyes. The long tail sometimes raises but never curls over the back. They have two types of coat: sleek and coarse (which is slightly longer than sleek). Colors include black, black & white, red & white, tri-color and black & gray. Overall, Border Collies have an athletic body—strong and agile, quick and coordinated—that seems always ready for action. Traits Long,...
Foxtail barley — a danger to your dog
This long feathery grass looks beautiful, but foxtail barley seeds have tiny barbs can attach to your dog’s coat and burrow into his skin, ears and nose. Find out how you can protect him. If you walk or run your dog in rural areas, be aware of a plant called foxtail barley. This tall feathery grass develops seed heads with tiny barbs that can attach themselves to your dog’s coat and work their way into his skin, paw pads, ear canals and nasal cavities. These barbs cause a lot of discomfort, and if they get lodged in deep,...
Woman Jumps In River To Save Newborn Kittens Discarded In Plastic Bag
For most of us, we could never imagine doing anything to cause an animal physical pain. I’m sure there are many of us out there who feel absolutely mortified any time we’ve accidentally stepped on our pets’ paws. I remember accidentally stepping on my cat’s paw in high school, and it took me a whole two days to stop feeling bad about the accident. That is why it is so hard to wrap my mind around someone who is actively harming an animal – especially an animal that is still a little baby. Unfortunately, there are...
Man Catches “Ghost Dog” Playing In Back Yard On Security Camera
Halloween might be over, but scary stuff can still happen all the time, especially if you’re one to believe in the possibility of the paranormal. Or…scary stuff can still happen when there is a rational explanation for a ghost dog being caught on camera, right? Well, the jury is still out on this one. Is it a ghost dog or a malfunctioning security camera? You decide. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Either way, a man in Australia was left stumped and stunned when he claims to have captured a “ghost dog” on camera playing with...
New E-Bike Makes Getting Around With Pets Safer
Being a pet parent is a wonderful feeling. No one will love you quite as wholeheartedly and unconditionally as your pet. But sometimes, we can’t always give them the giant home or yard that they deserve, especially if we live in an urban setting. Cities are oftentimes where the best opportunities are, so it makes sense that many people would choose to live in a sprawling urban metropolis rather than in the countryside or the suburbs. However, living in the city can sometimes come with some drawbacks, particularly if you’re a pet...
The Internet Loves This “Romeo & Juliet” Romance Between Two Golden Retrievers
When William Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet, he was pulling from well-worn stories nearly a century older than him. The magic wasn’t in the familiar setup or the conflict, but his characterization of conflicted, star-crossed lovers whose romance defied the norms of their time. There was also a balcony involved or something, right? That seems to be the main source of inspiration for a series of TikToks showing the “Romeo and Juliet” romance between two Golden Retrievers in a luxury apartment complex, a tale that has...
Pet Hospital Goes Viral For Goofy Jokes On Sign
At Holly Ridge Veterinary Hospital, the team knows that laughter is sometimes the best medicine. Or, at least, the best advertising! Since their opening in 2015, the hospital’s owner Dr. Dante Martin and hospital manager Linda Martin have gained a reputation for their quirky and comedic signs that bring the community pet-related humor. It’s something that makes them stand out and brings joy to their patients and staff. Photo: Pixabay/12019 Here’s a good one, for example: Why can’t humans hear a dog whistle?Because dogs...
UK Dog Owners Skeptical Of Blue Sticker “Mark” Allegedly Targeting Homes For Theft
UK dog owners are sharing their concerns after a homeowner in the Wirral Peninsula posted a photo of a blue sticker, with claims that it had been found on the home’s front door. “alot [sic] have agreed with my thoughts I really hope its nothing to worry about … but I just wanted to share this to see if anyone has had anything similar??? [sic] Birkenhead area … I have dogs and other animals,” the user wrote in a now-privated Facebook community. Some in the group were alarmed, claiming that the sticker must be a...
Excited Terrier Can’t Wait To See Family On Thanksgiving
The holidays are an exciting time. It’s a time of year to be surrounded by family or friends, and sometimes, we get to see our loved ones that we haven’t seen in quite some time. In 2020, many people missed out on typical holiday celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We may have gathered together on Zoom or by phone instead of in-person, so this year might be the first time we’re getting to see some loved ones since the start of the pandemic! While we’re quite excited about that prospect, it seems our pets are as...
Shelter Dogs Celebrate Their Very First “Barksgiving” Together
Rocky Kanaka is no stranger to rescues and fosters. He regularly helps animals in need and shares about it on his YouTube in hopes of inspiring others to foster. While he often gives homeless dogs a better life through raising awareness and fostering, he decided to do something extra special for a group of homeless dogs at Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue back in 2017. Knowing how special the holidays can be and how important they are for humans, Kanaka decided to bring a group of homeless dogs together and treat them to their own special...
Rescue Foxes Are So Excited To Be Gifted An Egg
Everyone deserves a special treat from time to time, including foxes! At Save A Fox, their rescue foxes were each treated to a fox delicacy – a raw egg. The non-profit rescues captive, non-releasable foxes from pet owners, fur farms, hoarding situations, and people keeping them illegally. Photo: YouTube/SaveAFox The foxes are wild animals, but they’re used to human interaction and can’t be released into the wild, so Save A Fox houses them and occasionally places them in homes with fit fox owners. As part of fox ownership,...
Goat Demands To Be Let Inside The House With The Dogs
Don Pedro may be a goat, but he wants to be an indoor dog instead. To show his owners just how he was feeling, the 13+-year-old neutered male protested living outside by waiting right by the sliding door of the house! Pedro could see the dogs standing inside, just on the other side of the glass, and wanted to be in on the action. It wasn’t fair that the large, drooly dogs got to live inside and not him! Photo: YouTube/Sunflower Farm Creamery Photo: YouTube/Sunflower Farm Creamery In a video shared on YouTube of the goat’s efforts...
Can I Feed My Pet Human Food? Some Thanksgiving Turkey?
Whether it’s a big turkey dinner with all the trimmings, an array of snacks while watching the parade, or something in between, for many families Thanksgiving revolves around food. But where does your pet fit into this? They’re a beloved family member so you understandably want them to be involved, but can you feed your pet human food? The short answer is no, in general, pets should not eat human food, but there are plenty of other ways you can make Thanksgiving special for your pet. Why should I avoid feeding my pet human food?...
5 Fantastic Programs to Keep Pets and People Together
As you know, we are always—seriously, always—looking for amazing programs and ideas that will help your organization keep pets with their families, where they belong. In this edition of Steal This Idea, we have not one but five such ideas to share. We are presenting this roundup now to spark some ideas to boost your fundraising efforts for Giving Tuesday—and beyond—because the only thing better than helping people and pets stay together, is getting your community excited and involved. And please reach...
Putting the Fun into Fundraising
The Dachshund is one of the 10 most popular dog breeds, according to the American Kennel Club, but sometimes they are not the best fit for a person’s lifestyle. This is where Dachshund Rescue NW in Spokane, Washington, comes in. Dachshund: A half-a-dog high and a dog-and-a-half long. – H. L. Mencken This group was founded in 1991 when creator Margo Mossburg saw that most of the hunting dogs were being euthanized by local animal control. Says Margo, “Folks do not realize that Dachshunds are the smallest hunting breed, bred to...
France Bans Fur Farming
France has banned fur farming in a historic move that will save the lives of thousands of foxes, minks, and chinchillas. They join over a dozen other countries, like Belgium and the United Kingdom, that have banned the cruel practice. “Each year, around one hundred million animals are bred and killed on intensive fur farms specifically to supply the fashion industry,” states The Humane Society International (HSI). Photo: Unsplash/Jo-Anne McArthur The animals are kept in small wire cages, unable to move around, and then slaughtered...
Volunteer Dog Walker Helps Pit Bull Who Has Spent The Past Five Years In Shelter Find Loving Home
Christmas has come early for a shelter dog named Caesar and longtime shelter volunteer, Doug Sears. The estimated 8-year-old pit bull arrived at Animal Charity of Ohio over five years ago covered in sores. He was found chained outside with an untreated case of mange. The rescue took him in and gave him daily medical baths. He also tested positive for heartworm, but underwent treatment and is now cured. Through it all he never stopped wagging his tail. Posted by Animal Charity of Ohio on Friday, January 17, 2020 But the years passed and...
Sam’s Club Recalls Popular Dog Treats Sold Since March
According to a November 16, 2021, news release, Sam’s Club is voluntarily recalling Member’s Mark Beef Stick Dog Treats “due to the potential presence of metal material.” The recall was issued in all Sam’s Club stores after the company received a “limited number of customer contacts.” What is recalled? Member’s Mark Beef Stick Dog Treats (2.2-pound package)UPC: 19396-804731All products sold since March 1, 2021 What To Do If you have purchased these treats, stop feeding them and return them to...
