French Bulldog Eases Patients’ Anxiety At Dentist Office By Sitting On Their Chest
Most people dread going to the dentist and some even fear it. Dental offices try to create an inviting and calming environment with soothing music and friendly staff, but one Nashville dentist has found a way to instantly help his clients relax. Meet PeeWee. The adorable French bulldog goes to work every day with his dad, cosmetic dentist Jeff Trembley. He spends his days sitting with and on clients to help them relax during dental procedures. It all started when he was just a puppy. PeeWee hated being alone, so his dad brought him to his...
Welcome to HASS! This Blog Will Help You Get Started
If you’re new to HASS, WELCOME! And a hearty hello and thanks for being here, too, to those who’ve been around a while and are looking for tools, training, and resources you may not already know about. We are so excited to have all of you here, working together to keep people and pets together, and transform animal services through innovative programs and services. If you’re not yet a partner organization, you can check out some of the benefits of joining the project here, and sign up here! This blog is just a brief...
Aid for Acute Pancreatitis
The holidays are a wonderful time to spend with our furry friends. It can be tempting to not only share the love but to share the wonderful holiday food, too. But be warned! Veterinarians know this time of a year as a bad one for pancreatitis. Acute pancreatitis is a common condition in all dogs, although some dog breeds, like the Miniature Schnauzer and Cocker Spaniel, are particularly prone. It occurs when the pancreas, the digestive organ that lies alongside the stomach and small intestine, becomes inflamed. This is a problem because the...
Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads When We Talk To Them?
I don’t know about you, but I’m constantly talking to my dogs. They know the basic commands and the names of their favorite things like “treat”, “park” and “beach”. According to dog intelligence expert and psychologist, Dr. Stanley Corin, the average dog can learn over 160 words. But have you ever noticed your dog tilting his/her head when you talk to them? They tilt to the left or right with their ears pricked listening to every word you say. Photo: Unsplash/Matt Walsh While absolutely...
Stray Cat Crashes Couple’s Quiet Visit to the Lake
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! It was my 50th birthday, and my husband had rented a cabin at the lake for a quiet getaway. We were sitting on the deck enjoying music and watching a herd of deer when this little white cat jumped onto the deck and started rubbing up against our legs. She stayed there the whole evening and at one point curled into my lap and fell asleep. We told her goodnight and went to bed. CAT. PHOTO:...
Man Breaks Up With Girlfriend After She Dumps His Cat Outside
After dating his girlfriend for two years, a man decided to take the next step. The doting boyfriend invited his girlfriend to move in with him and Raven, his beloved black cat. But after the girlfriend moved in, it became obvious she wasn’t a cat person. “It was clear she didn’t like my cat,” the man posted to Reddit’s Am I The A****** forum under the handle Astonished_Hound. Photo: Pixabay However, the man didn’t worry too much about his girlfriend’s lacking connection with Raven. Until the day he...
Judge Awards Joint Custody Of Dog To Couple In Spain In “Pioneering” Ruling
When a couple separates or divorces it can be especially hard on the children, including four-legged ones. As we all know, dogs are more than pets. They are members of the family and form close bonds with their people, but their feelings are rarely considered by a judge. Sadly, most countries still view dogs as property and the person who can prove they “own” the dog keeps it. However, a judge is Spain made a rare ruling that viewed a dog as a sentient being not property. Photo: Pexels/Jules Amé A separated couple appeared...
Why Does My Dog Lick Its Paws?
Paw licking is a common habit among all types of dogs, but what exactly does this behavior mean? While it’s perfectly normal for a dog to lick its paw occasionally, if this behavior appears suddenly and is happening for prolonged periods of time, it could indicate an underlying issue. Why is my dog licking its paws and how can I get them to stop? There are a number of reasons why your dog may be licking its paws, ranging from health to behavioral issues. Let’s look at some of the most common reasons why your dog may be licking its...
How a raw diet can prevent FLUTD in your cat
Lower urinary tract disease is one of the most common conditions affecting felines. Ridding your cat of FLUTD may be as simple as switching him to a raw diet. Most cats, at some point in their lives, develop lower urinary tract disease. From struvite crystals to urethral plugs, these problems are debilitating, costly to treat, and can even be life-threatening. A range of both conventional and holistic therapies can be used to treat and prevent FLUTD, but one of the most effective is to switch your cat to a raw diet. Evolutionary nutrition...
Man Risks His Life To Save Drowning Kitten From Rising Floodwaters
Climate change has caused extreme weather across the country. But few places have been hit quite like California, which has seen everything from drought and wildfires to historic rains. A homeless kitten named Stormy was trapped when historic rainfall battered Sacramento, California. As the floodwaters rose, the frightened kitten was caught up in the current and swept to certain death, according to KCRA3 News. Photo: Flickr/Christina Welsh Thankfully, a local couple noticed the kitten struggling to keep her head above water....
Two Cats Rescued From Bad Conditions Become Best Friends
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! About two years ago, a friend of mine told me that he had a cat in need of a home. He has long cared for the feral colony that makes its home in a pile of scrap auto parts out behind his shop, so I figured he’d tamed another feral. CATS. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK/PHOTOBANK But this cat came from a hoarder situation in Dallas where the woman with 50 cats in a small townhouse had passed away...
Long-Tailed Bat Swoops In And Wins New Zealand’s Bird Of The Year
After two weeks of voting, New Zealand’s Bird of the Year has been announced. This year’s winner is not a bird…but a long-tailed bat. Forest & Bird, New Zealand’s nonprofit conservation organization, holds an annual virtual contest to name the “Bird of the Year” and raise awareness for threatened native birds. This year they included for the first time a land mammal, the pekapeka-tou-roa, and it won! Voting closed at 5pm on Sunday with over 56,000 votes casted, making it the largest participation ever...
10 Animals Hit And Killed in 14 Days In Grand Teton National Park
“Don’t kill your wildlife,” urges Grand Teton National Park officials after 10 animals were killed in the past two weeks. The park is home to countless animal species that range from bison to waterfowl and everything in between. It is a privilege to be able to drive along the scenic roads and witness the animals in their natural habitat. But every year roughly 100 animals are hit and killed by vehicles. Photo: NPS Many of the deaths could have been prevented if people would simply slow down and pay more attention. Park...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Helping hospitalized pet owners, Dr. Michael Blackwell and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How one animal welfare organization is helping hospitalized pet ownersEarlier this week, we shared a blog post about research from University of Michigan Health confirming that hospitalized patients need help with their pets. This post is a follow up with Matt Pepper, President and CEO of Michigan Humane Society, sharing what steps they’ve made to help hospitalized pet owners and how other animal welfare… Learn More Research confirms the need...
Separation Anxiety Goes Both Ways
Jackie Brown Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian’s Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s Raining Cats and Dogs: Making Sense of Animal Phrases (Lumina Press, 2006). Jackie is a regular contributor to pet and veterinary industry media and is the former editor of numerous pet...
Caged Tiger Is Finally Set Free After A Long Life Of Severe Abuse
Tsezar is finally enjoying his new lease on life at his new home, FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary in the Netherlands. But until now, he did not have an easy life. Tsezar suffered for the majority of his life at a breeding facility in Ukraine. For years, he was used for intensive breeding, living under deplorable conditions, starved and abused. He was forced to live in a small cage and had nothing to eat but fish waste, and barely had clean water to drink. Photo: YouTube/FOUR PAWS International The owner of the facility eventually abandoned it, and...
Whale Shark Swims Up To Boat And Gives Dog A Kiss
They sometimes say that curiosity killed the cat. According to a whale shark, sometimes curiosity can also get you a kiss. This became evident when Jade Pursell was off the coast of Australia with a friend to do some diving. A whale shark swam up to the boat for a closer look. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Although the whale shark did not come near them in the water, it did swim over to the 12-foot boat and got the curiosity of an animal onboard. It was their eight-year-old Labrador retriever. For a moment, the Labrador retriever exchanged an...
Golden Retriever Loves Napping On The Washing Machines At The Laundromat
I think that all of us have our favorite place to curl up and take a nap on occasion. Perhaps you enjoy putting your feet up in your favorite recliner or maybe, you just open the window and take a nap so you can hear the outside noise. Although we all likely have our own favorites, there is nothing like what we see at the Larkin Street Laundry. If you happen to go into that laundromat, you are likely to see a golden retriever doing something that golden retrievers do best. He would be taking a nap. Photo: Max Pixel Cody the Golden retriever...
Owner Creates Heated Bike Basket For Cat To Go On Rides
Dogs might be man’s best friend, but that doesn’t mean we should discount cats. Despite the stereotype of cats being aloof and disinterested in human interactions, there are some felines out there who crave adventure. If you check Instagram or other social media platforms, you’re bound to find plenty of examples of adventurous felines exploring the great outdoors with their human companions. Photo: Pixabay/Javon Thorpe One man, Adam, enjoys taking bike rides. But he doesn’t ride alone. As seen in his Instagram post, he...
