Emaciated Horse And Miniature Hinny With Overgrown Hooves Rescued From Colorado Farm
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check on two horses in Howard, Colorado, and found one emaciated horse and a miniature Hinny (cross between donkey and horse) with extremely overgrown hooves. The owner surrendered the horses to Colorado Humane Society who brought them to Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center to be rehabilitated. They are receiving medical, dental, and hoof care and being fed a proper diet. Article continues below Our Featured Programs See how we’re making a difference for People, Pets,...
The Finalists For The 2021 Comedy Pet Awards Have Been Announced
Pets have a way of making us smile every day, no matter how bad a day we may have had. To honor our adorable pets, Comedy Pet Photography Awards holds an annual competition where people from around the world submit photos of their pets in hilarious poses. The rules are simple – no clothes, accessories, or photoshopping. After you have chosen an image, simply submit your photo with caption into one of the seven categories. This year’s categories are as follows: DOGS: Our Best FriendsCATS: Our Fabulous Feline FriendsThe Mighty...
Resources to make your organization more inclusive and equitable
Before you know it, the Open Arms Challenge will be off and running. (The Huddles start today!) The Open Arms Challenge is all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive practices. Even if you’re not participating (registration has closed), you can still benefit from these resources. These two self-paced course on Maddie’s University® will surely help you: Dog Adoptions: Eliminating Roadblocks to Positive OutcomesHere you’ll learn adoption philosophies and practices that will help...
101-Year-Old Woman Adopts Shelter’s Oldest Cat To Heal Her Broken Heart
When a 101-year-old woman’s cat passed away, the centenarian, Penny, was understandably devasted. Penny’s family did everything they could to help their beloved matriarch cope with her loss, including presenting the elderly North Carolina woman with a plush toy cat. Screenshot: Facebook/Humane Society of Catawba County But Penny wasn’t consoled by the stuffed animal, which didn’t purr like her beloved late pet. This led Penny’s family to contact the Humane Society of Catawba County (HSCC) in search of an elderly...
Kitten with Only Two Legs Overcomes Challenges with Help of Foster Family
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! Rescuing Charlotte is not really how this story goes. When she came into our lives at 6 weeks of age as a foster kitten, we had no idea how to help her. With only two back legs, a strong, stout tail, and a voracious appetite, “Pretty,” as she had been called originally by the shelter, needed a lot of help. CAT. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK/OTSPHOTO “Pretty” needed to be...
Time Is Ticking As Man Jumps Off Boat To Save Drowning Baby Deer
A man was enjoying his time on a boat in Toms River, New Jersey, when he and his wife noticed a baby deer drowning in the water in the distance. Time was ticking as the poor little fawn struggled to stay afloat in the lagoon. Without hesitation, the man, named Chad Wallace, quickly emptied his pockets and jumped into the water to save him. Photo: Pixabay/Kathy_Büscher Wallace knew that there was no way for the fawn to get out of the water on his own, so he remained focused as he swam toward him. Wallace successfully grabbed the deer and...
Over 5,000 Cases Of Canned Dog Food Recalled Due To Elevated Levels Of Vitamin D
On October 1, 2021, FROMM Family Foods issued a voluntary recall of roughly 5,500 cases of Fromm Shredded can Entrée dog food due to elevated levels of Vitamin D. The FDA warns that dogs of all sizes consuming very high levels of Vitamin D could have adverse reactions. Photo: Pixabay/pasja1000 “The recall was initiated after we discovered, through our own analysis, that these products may contain elevated levels of Vitamin D,” stated the pet food company. They reassured consumers that no other products were impacted and...
How to train your dog to enjoy vet visits
An important key to taking the anxiety out of vet visits is to train your dog to calmly accept handling and gentle restraint, and to make the experience from start to finish as pleasant as possible. Sharing your life with a dog can help combat stress – until it’s time to visit the veterinarian, that is! No one likes to see their dog filled with fear and anxiety, which is why a lot of people postpone or skip vet visits. But putting off veterinary check-ups does more harm than good, so the solution is to help your dog tolerate or...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Apply now for a fall online apprenticeships, disaster grants and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. #HassInAction: LifeLine Animal Project thinks outside of the box to keep person and pup togetherWith the animal welfare movement constantly evolving and transitioning to meet the needs of people and their pets, animal shelter and rescue organizations are realizing they may need to think outside of the box to find ways to best serve their communities. One organization in particular, LifeLine Animal Project in Atlanta, GA,… Learn More Register...
Austin Pets Are in Crisis. Supporting Families Through Partnership Is the Answer.
Oct 01, 2021 Austin Pets Are in Crisis. Supporting Families Through Partnership Is the Answer.We must work together to keep pets with people and out of the shelter. Here in Austin, 38,000 pets could be displaced by evictions in the coming months. Nationally, that number could be as high as eight million. After speaking with American Pets Alive! and Human Animal Support Services project director Kristen Hassen, NBC shared this story about how the looming eviction crisis could impact overcrowded shelters by displacing the pets of families who...
250-Pound Turtle Hit By Boat Gets Private Plane Ride To Sanctuary
A loggerhead sea turtle was sadly hit by a boat and in need of dire help. Due to her injuries, she can no longer safely live in the wild, so volunteers took her to a facility where she will receive top-notch care and spend the rest of her days. Photo: Youtube/Inside Edition After being hit by the boat, the turtle ended up with shell fractures and what’s known as “Bubble Butt Syndrome.” According to The Turtle Hospital, this is caused by air pockets under the shell, which leaves the turtle permanently floating on the surface,...
APA! IS ASKING COUNCIL FOR A FAIR AGREEMENT
Oct 01, 2021 There are only seven days until the final October City Council meeting agenda must be posted. That means we have seven days to make it clear to the city council members that No Kill in Austin is important and deserves their urgent attention. There are many layers to this problem, but right now one of the most important things that you, as a supporter of the animals who need us to save their lives, can know is that we simply need a relationship with the city that makes sense. APA! has kept Austin No Kill by taking animals off the...
Pittsburgh Takes Big Step Towards Ban On Declawing Cats
Declawing cats is a cruel and barbaric practice yet remains legal across the United States. Now Pittsburgh’s city council has moved to finally halt this harmful procedure. According to KDKA TV, the Pittsburgh City Council unanimously passed legislation that could stop the practice by charging veterinarians found declawing cats with a $500 fine. Now the legislation is headed to the mayor’s desk. Photo: Pixabay “How we treat animals speaks to our deepest values,” said Pittsburgh City Councilman Bobby Wilson, who...
Dog Finally Reunited With Family After Surviving Plane Crash And Three Days Alone In Arizona Wilderness
On September 22, Coconino County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) received a call about a small plane crash in Paria Plateau near Page, Arizona. The plane took off from San Martin, CA, and was headed to Paige airport but crashed just before making it to the destination. Upon arrival, CCSO confirmed the pilot, Jim Petersen, was dead. The passenger, Uta Petersen, survived but with injuries. She was immediately flown to St, George Utah Hospital to be treated. Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Air Rescue team arrived to investigate the...
8 Reasons Why You Should Adopt A Black Dog
October 1st is National Black Dog Day and the beginning of “Adopt-a-Dog Month”, so what better way to kick off the month than by sharing reasons why to adopt a black dog. Just like how senior dogs are overlooked for puppies, black dogs are passed by for light-colored ones. Big black dogs spend more time in shelters and are at a higher risk of euthanasia. Photo: Pixabay/AlkeMade The phenomenon is known as big black dog syndrome (BDS). While no one really knows why it occurs, shelters believe breed stereotypes and misconceptions...
Is “meat meal” good for your dog?
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Why is my dog or cat losing his hair?
Hair loss in dogs and cats has many potential causes. Getting a definitive diagnosis from your veterinarian is the first step to solving the problem. Hair loss is a common problem in dogs and cats. Diagnosing the cause can be complicated, since most skin conditions, including those leading to hair loss, are outward symptoms of a more complex disease process. Hair loss can be broken down into several general categories that take not just the specific problem area into consideration, but the health of the whole animal. This can be huge when...
Kind Veterinarians Help Paralyzed Dog Walk Again
This is the story of a four-year-old dog that was down for the count. This poor animal was unable to walk any longer, and typically, this is the beginning of the end for many animals. However, the good folks at Vet Ranch had different ideas and they were not going to allow this poor dog to suffer any longer. That’s what makes this story such a great one. We love to see stories like this one, especially in a world that is always chock full of bad news. Once Bella the dog arrived at Vet Ranch, they knew that they had to spring into action...
Alan The ‘Wonky Dog’ Doesn’t Let His Deformity Doesn’t Get Him Down
In the deserts outside of Doha, Qatar, the sun beat down hot and the air was still. Far from the roar of the rapidly-growing metropolis, there sat a thirsty puppy in need. The Saluki-Boxer cross, who would come to be named Alan, had a striking tan coat and hazel eyes, but his most prominent feature was his nose. Because of a birth deformity, Alan’s face slopes to one side, exposing his teeth and, as his owners say, making him a bit “wonky.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Johanna Handley (@alanthewonkydog) At...
These Six US States Allow Dogs In Restaurants
If you’re a pet owner who loves taking your dog out and about with you, you’ve probably asked yourself this question when planning a night out: “Is my dog allowed to come with me inside the restaurant?” It’s becoming more and more common. A year of pandemic lockdowns has changed the way many of us view our pets, and wanting them by our side even as we’re in public spaces like diners and restaurants is understandable. Still, legal restrictions and health regulations vary from state to state and even city to...
