Purr-fect Holiday Gifts For Cat Lovers
The holiday countdown is on, but the pandemic has complicated holiday shopping again this year. Thankfully, it’s still easy to shop at the Animal Rescue Site Store, which is stocked with great gifts for cat lovers–without the long lines, crowds, and empty shelves found in larger retail stores. Every Animal Rescue Site Store purchase also funds free bowls for food for hungry shelter pets, who are more desperate than ever for a nutritious meal this year. Let’s get shopping! Best Holiday Gifts For Cat Lovers Pet Portrait Glass...
Dug Up at Dogster: December 2021 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
You are going to want jingle all the way to these dog December 2021 dog events and holidays. December is the perfect time to take a break from the holiday chaos and spend some fun time with Fido. Don’t see your dog event on the list? Email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com and we will include your dog event. December 2021 DOG Holidays December 2, 2021: National Mutt Day December 5, 2021: Celebrate Shelter Pets Day December 17, 2021: Underdog Day December 2021 Dog Events and Happenings All December 2021: 35th San Francisco...
Firefighters Rush To Save Senior Horse Stuck In Freezing Creek For Hours
Lola, a senior Tennessee walking horse, is alive and well thanks to two fire departments, a caring veterinary clinic, and devoted caretakers. Dr. Natalie Skillman, owner of Skillman Veterinary Services and Lola’s vet, shared the happy ending to the ordeal on Facebook. On Tuesday, the mare who is in her late 20’s didn’t show up for breakfast. All of the other horses came up from the large field in Greenfield, Indiana, but she was nowhere to be found. Posted by Skillman Veterinary Services on Wednesday, December 1, 2021...
Chicken- and beef-free recipes for dogs with sensitivities
Is your dog allergic to common proteins? Here are some chicken- and beef-free recipes you can make him at home! It is common for dog food to be made with chicken and beef, as it is a relatively inexpensive way to include a lean source of protein that is packed with a range of healthy nutrients. Unfortunately, however, it is also common for dogs to suffer from digestive sensitivities to chicken. While generally more well-tolerated, beef can also cause health complications in dogs with an allergy to the protein. The prevalence of these proteins...
30 White Rhinos Airlifted 2,000 Miles In Largest Rhino Relocation Mission Ever
The largest single rhino translocation ever has taken place in Rwanda, as conservationists flew 30 white rhinos 2,000-miles from South Africa to their new home in Akagera National Park in a Boeing 747. According to NPR, animal rights advocates hope the animals will be able to breed in the new environment, where they will be safe from poachers. An adult white rhino can weigh about 2 tons. “Introductions to safe, intact wild landscapes are vital for the future of vulnerable species like white rhino, which are under considerable...
People Brought To Tears By TikTok Video Of Stray Cat Finally Finding His Forever Home
Life has been hard for a 5-year-old stray cat, but his luck has finally changed. He spent two rough years living on the street and avoiding every human he encountered. That was until he met the woman who would end up being his person. The Australian woman found the white feline, who she named Albert, on March 3rd in bad shape and barely hanging on. @alberts_tail Alberts rescue story ##cats##rescuecat##rescuestory##whitecat##foryoupage ♬ original sound – ꧁ .4786 ꧂ Aside from the cuts and wounds on his body, he was...
Go Green this Holiday
As the end-of-the-year holidays approach, you may be inspired to create lots of edible goodies from your kitchen, as your loyal dog watches intently. No need to make your dog green with envy. Why not fortify him by treating him to some healthy green foods? Not all green-colored foods are safe for your canine chum, so that’s why Dogster reached out to two leading veterinarians to identify safe greens and dangerous ones. Stepping up to the (food) plate with answers are Dr. Justine Lee of Twin Cities, Minnesota, the country’s only...
Holistic vets who work with animal communicators
Once dismissed as bogus, animal communication is starting to be taken more seriously by holistic veterinarians, some of who are now working with communicators to help enhance patient care. Animal communicators have been around almost as long as holistic veterinarians. But it’s only been more recently that they’ve started working together as a way to enhance care for their clients and patients, respectively. For those unfamiliar with animal communication, the practice involves telepathic communication with an animal through images,...
Stray Kitten Found Hiding in a Tire Becomes the ‘Bossy’ Queen of Her New Castle
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! Mitzi came to us in 2009 on a cold November day in Mexico City. She legally crossed the border with her resident visa. Since then, she has become a U.S. citizen, has learned to meow in English with a Texas twang and is the undisputed queen...
$15K Reward Offered To Find Cruel Person Who Left Two Emaciated Dogs On Side Of The Road
A large reward is being offered to find the cruel person or people responsible for abandoning two emaciated female dogs on the side of the road in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. On Thanksgiving morning, Portsmouth Police Department received a call about the dogs and arrived to find two dogs who were clearly neglected and starved for a long time. They were skin and bones. The sweet girls were named Turkey and Gravy and rushed to an emergency veterinary clinic. Posted by Potter League for Animals on Monday, November 29, 2021 Sadly, Turkey...
Woman Works for Years to Save Stray Dog, Finally Succeeding
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! Webster and Bandit are a father and daughter team. Webster is a beautiful border collie who is now 17 and was a stray. We live on a golf course in Mesa, Arizona. I saw him running on the golf course one day and tried to get him to come to...
New Study: Pet Rental Fees Hurt People and Their Pets
Below is a transcript of our interview with Jennifer W. Applebaum and Kevin Horecka, two authors of the new paper Pet-Friendly for Whom? An Analysis of Pet Fees in Texas Rental Housing, which was just published in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science. The paper was co-authored with Lauren Loney and Taryn M. Graham. You can listen to the interview using the audio player above. Let us know if there’s someone you think we should speak with for a future audio episode! Arin Greenwood: Hi, this is Arin Greenwood. I’m a...
Most Popular Cat Names Of 2021
Choosing the right name for your cat is important, not only because it will define them, but odds are you will be saying it more times a day than your own. However, finding the purr-fect name to describe your beloved feline can be a challenge. Pet experts suggest keeping the name short (one of two syllables), but there are no rules. Photo: Pixabay/Leuchtturm81 Some people name their cats based on the way they look, while other pick the first name that comes to mind. Just like dog parents, cat owners will name their beloved cat after their...
Register now for “Feline Leukemia Testing: One and Done for Everyone” webcast
Join Million Cat Challenge on December 15 at 12:00 PM PT/3:00PM ET for the webcast, Feline Leukemia Testing: One and Done for Everyone. In 2020, the American Association of Feline Practioners released new retrovirus testing guidelines that recommend one quality point of care test then moving forward with a live-outcome pathway. In accordance, Austin Pets Alive!, changed its FeLV testing protocols. No more serum testing. No more “confirmation” testing. What does this mean in practice, how do we pathway plan for cats with...
Special Needs Dog Comforts Her Human While She Cares for Struggling Foster Puppies
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! The moment Ruthie was born, everyone knew she was special. Her amazing breeder Lisa took a look at her and realized she was born with a cleft lip. She reached out to The Devoted Barn to see if we could take care of her, and she came to the...
Thanks For Making This GivingTuesday Our Best One Yet!
We set ambitious goals for GivingTuesday, but they were driven by a time of great need. With your help, we hoped to provide food and supplies for homeless veterans who sleep outside every night. We sought your help protecting land from deforestation. We teamed up with Wag! to provide 3 million meals for hungry shelter pets. We raised money to feed struggling Americans who wouldn’t otherwise get a holiday meal. Photo: Greater Good Charities Now that GivingTuesday has passed, we’re truly humbled by your generosity and support. Your...
Runt of the Litter Who Was Scared of Everything Becomes Her Human’s Constant Companion
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! In 2015, my husband, daughter and I rescued two abused dogs, Zoey and Ruger. In 2016 however, our daughter graduated college, got a job, bought a home and took the dogs with her when she moved out! Overnight, we were empty nesters! Our...
Florida Man Faces Multiple Charges After Killing Mama Bear And Cub In “Heinous Act”
On October 26, a mama black bear and one of her cubs were shot and killed in the Sun ‘n Lake community in Sebring, Florida. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) conducted an investigation and found the person responsible for the “heinous act”. “Our officers work tirelessly to protect Florida’s natural resources and this egregious violation serves as a reminder of why our work is so important,” Col. Roger Young, FWC Division of Law Enforcement said in a press release. “The deliberate...
Special Service Dog Helps Her Human And Deaf Canine Sister Get Around
A black Labrador retriever named Lily is more than a mobility service dog – she is a hero. The loyal dog spends her days not only helping her mom, Bridget Evans, who is in a wheelchair get around, but also assists her deaf canine sister, Kinley. Lily is the ears for her older sister who lost her hearing when she was just a pup. Lily sweetly tells her sister when it is time to go outside and even nudges her when it is time to go back inside. @lily_service_pup ##dogsofttiktok ##doglove ##deafdog ##servicedog ♬ original sound –...
Annual Festival Of Elephant Abuse Continues In Thailand
The illegal elephant trade is surging in Thailand, propelled by the tourism and entertainment industries. At the center of it all is the horrifying Surin Elephant Festival. As One Green Planet reports, the elephants are often separated from their mothers at a young age, subjected to cruel training procedures, and taught to fear their handlers. The annual Surin Elephant Festival was originally established in 1960 to celebrate the cultural bonds between the people of Surin and local elephants, but has turned to a spectacle of abuse and cruelty....
