Stray Cat Miraculously Survives Being Hit By Bus And Finds Forever Home
A four-year-old stray cat was struck by a bus and miraculously survived. The feline was clearly injured but fled as bystanders tried to help her. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) Southridge Animal Centre heard about the injured cat and spent over two weeks searching for her. After posting on social media, reaching out to local vets, and hanging posters, the injured cat was spotted 16 days later and rescued. Photo: Facebook/RSPCA She was rushed to a vet who immediately started to treat her extensive head...
Working from home with pets
Over a year into the pandemic, more people are working from home than ever before. Maintaining your productivity while managing your dog or cat’s need for attention involves something of a balancing act. The number of people working from home has risen exponentially over the last year, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many home-based workers also have dogs and cats, and while we value our furry co-workers’ love and companionship during this time of isolation, there’s no denying they also present challenges in the home...
Bring on the Treats
Visit any dog supply shop, and you’ll be inundated with dozens of varieties of dog treats: chewy treats, soft treats, crunchy treats, treats made from fancy cuts of meat and custom-created doggie cakes. The options can be overwhelming! Dog treats are big business. Americans are estimated to have spent 38.4 billion dollars on pet food and treats in 2020, according to the American Pet Products Association. The increased spending on treats is driven by dog lovers’ awareness and demand for higher quality ingredients and attention to...
Community Comes Together to Save Neglected Puppy Tethered Outside
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 takes a village to save a child or an animal, and this was demonstrated during the late night hours of September 14th, 2016. PUPPY. PHOTO: PIXABAY/VILMARCOELHO A puppy named Sassy had been the subject of long term abuse by her neglectful owner in Gainesville, Florida. The poor puppy was left tethered outside 24/7 with little shelter, soggy, moldy food and dirty drinking water. The dog...
Hundreds Of Endangered Sea Turtles Found Dead On Mexico Beach
Over 300 female sea turtles washed ashore on Morro Ayuta beach in Mexico – all dead. They were identified as endangered olive ridley sea turtles by turtle expert Ernesto Albavera Padilla. The species is one of the smallest sea turtles in the world and head to the sandy shores of Mexico to lay their eggs. Their name comes from the olive green color of their shell, which is also heart-shaped. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Mexico’s Pacific coast breeding populations of olive ridley sea...
Trick or Treating Prep: Is Chocolate Really Bad For My Dog?
Halloween is just around the corner which means there’s likely going to be an influx of tasty treats in your house. Chocolate is arguably the most well-known of human foods that are not safe for our pets to eat, but is it actually as bad for dogs as people say it is? Keep reading if you want to get to the bottom of this much-talked-about topic. Can dogs eat chocolate? The short answer is no, dogs absolutely cannot eat chocolate. This is because caffeine and theobromine, two of the chemicals found in chocolate, are toxic to dogs. What...
Why Cats Bite & How To Stop It
Communication is key in any relationship, including the one with your cat. Cats communicate mostly through body language, so cat parents need to learn how to “read” their cat by their posture, facial expression, and tail movements. While we strive to communicate clearly with our felines, sometimes things get lost in translation. The ASPCA states that “cat body language is more subtle than dog body language and can be harder for people to interpret.” Photo: Pixabay/ivabalk They encourage cat parents to familiarize...
Please Share This Infographic on How to Self-Rehome Pets
Sometimes people can no longer care for a loved pet. That may be because they’ve lost their job, or lost their housing, or for some other reason. It can be a confusing, extremely hard situation for families in this position who may think their only option is bringing a pet to the animal shelter, to help them stay safe and find a new home. Some 36 percent of pets entering shelters, are owner surrenders. But often the better course is for a family to self-rehome their pet. Self-rehoming is more humane for pets, and gives peace...
Benefits of Agaricus blazei mushrooms for your pet
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How to Get That Pill Down
“Told you she wouldn’t take it!” There I was, sprawled on my exam room floor, desperately trying to coax a capsule into the maw of a beast known to many as Sugar Bottoms. I was losing this clash between canine and human that threatened to dethrone me as the Tamer of Tablet Takers. But this champion wasn’t giving up yet. I had yet to reach inside my left coat pocket. The best medicine can’t help if your dog won’t take it. As Honey Princess (aka Sugar Bottoms) was proving, giving a dog a pill, tablet or...
How one animal welfare organization is helping hospitalized pet owners          Â
Earlier 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 organizations can, too. Does your animal welfare organization have a program to help hospitalized pet owners care for their pets? Recent research shows that it’s common for pet parents to rush their...
5 Ways To Save Lives On National Cat Day
Oct. 29 is much more than just the end of October. It’s also National Cat Day–the perfect excuse to pamper the special feline in your life! Founded in 2005, National Cat Day is also an excellent reason to spread the word about the shelter cats. According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.2 million cats enter U.S. animal shelters each year. Many of those cats will be euthanized if they don’t find a forever home. National Cat Day–celebrated on Oct. 29 every year–provides us with an opportunity to help. Read on for 5...
Officials Put A Tracker On A Dog Using Public Transportation And Learned He Traveled 30 Km Every Day
If you use public transportation on a regular basis, you probably see some animals here and there. Some of them are legitimate guide dogs that help their owners in various ways. Others are pets that are companion animals who are there for the ride. What many people don’t consider is the possibility that some animals love to travel. They like seeing the world go by and living life on their own terms. In Istanbul, Turkey, there is just such an animal. It is a dog named Boji and you can see him every day riding on public transportation...
Couple Drives For Hours To Save A Dog That Is About To Be Euthanized
The world is a difficult place for many, including many animals that find themselves abandoned and in a very bad situation. In fact, the number of abandoned pets is said to be increasing as a result of the pandemic. In some cases, the owner may pass away and in others, they may just not be able to take care of them any longer. In many cases, the situation is dire for the abandoned animal. They may end up at an animal shelter that is overstressed and overfull. Photo: Max Pixel Unfortunately, many of those animals are put to sleep to make room...
Did You Know That Cats Could Be As Affectionate As Dogs?
In the argument over cats versus dogs, one of the things that often comes up is the affection that dogs show and the standoffish nature of many cats. It’s something that many of us accept as truth, but it is always good to question what we know to be a fact. In Current Biology, there was a study published that has turned this truth on its head. It seems as if cats have their own type of attachment toward their human families that is no less affectionate than what dogs or babies have. As many cat owners know, they love their humans but...
How To Make Halloween Gummy Candy For Your Dogs
Many people appreciate the Halloween holiday, and it is perhaps one of the most popular holidays that we celebrate. It is something that we do as a family, so having our dogs along for the ride is really a no-brainer. If you would like to celebrate Halloween along with your furry friend, it’s a good idea to come prepared. After all, we couldn’t feed them chocolate or other goodies because it would make them sick. That is where this delicious recipe from Gone to the Snow Dogs comes in. She shows us how to make some delicious gummy...
Fisherman Saves Drowning Rabbit From The Water
When on a fishing trip, most people wouldn’t expect to find anything other than fish. But sometimes, you might run into something unexpected that could turn a fishing trip into a rescue mission. It’s not unheard of for men who are out near water to find an animal in need, like the fisherman who recently saved an owl while fishing. For a couple of fishermen out on a trip, their day quickly turned into a rescue mission when they saw a rabbit struggling in the water. Photo: Pixabay/stefanoceruti63 Rabbits aren’t natural...
Cat Loves Getting Kisses From His Mama
Even though cats are often thought of as being aloft and cold, they can actually be quite affectionate. Some cats just can’t get enough pets, love, and attention from their owners, and sometimes it’s overbearing! I had a few cats growing up and each one was different. Some would love to be held 24/7 and cuddled, but others would attack you the moment you tried to pick them up. One thing they all had in common, however, was that they didn’t like kisses. Or at least, if you tried to give them kisses they didn’t take it...
15-Year-Old Blind Dog Loves Playing In The Snow
15 years is a long time for a dog to live, and when they make it to that age, we often think of them being sick and weak. They may struggle to eat or walk and spend a lot of time sleeping. But every now and again, we hear of a dog in his golden years living his best life – and that’s exactly what Smiley the golden retriever was doing. 15-year-old Smiley was not only facing old age but blindness as well. He had a rough start to life, being born into a puppy mill to make the breeders a quick profit. Sadly, one of the many issues...
Badly Injured Cat Gets A Second Chance At Life
Hope for Paws received a call regarding a cat in need of help. The caller explained that the cat was badly injured and they were desperate to get him some help. JoAnn Wiltz with Hope For Paws responded to the call for help and was able to safely capture the little cat named Zorro. It was clear that the cat wasn’t doing well, but they weren’t sure all that was wrong with him just yet. Wiltz carefully loaded Zorro into a crate and drove him to the veterinarian’s office where he received a full assessment. Photo: YouTube/Hope...
