Adorable Halloween “Spider Pug” Takes A Walk Outside
Halloween is almost here and we have a number of major decisions to make. For starters, we are wondering if we are going to dress up our pets. Cats and dogs seem to have varying levels of willingness to play along in these instances, that is for sure. If you are anything like us, you are considering it for this year, and/or you have already done this in the past. Those who are thinking about it as we speak would do well to check out our pal Gus the pug here. Unlike some dogs that are less than enthused about rocking a costume, Gus knows how...
Cat Steals Cookie But Gets Robbed By Dog
The relationship that cats and dogs have is so funny, isn’t it? It’s like they are natural enemies, but the smartest cats and dogs have been known to find ways to work together. While that is not quite what happened here, it is a form of teamwork, nonetheless. Those who keep treats in their homes can relate to this one. The owners in question here have made one of the most common mistakes that you are ever going to see. Instead of putting the treats for their pets in a place where said pets could not find them, they have left them...
Sick Puppy Surrendered To Rescue Finds A Forever Home And Heals
Sometimes pet owners choose to surrender their animals to give them the best chance at life, and that’s what happened to a tiny puppy named Mole. Mole, from De Doorns in South Africa, had been suffering from dehydration, parasites, and Ehrlichia, a disease transmitted from ticks. After Mole stopped eating, his owner didn’t know what to do to help him, so he called Sidewalk Specials to step in. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials The rescue organization took the small puppy and immediately got it in for medical treatment. After he was...
French Bulldog Dressed As Spider Chases Terrified Rottweiler Around The House
In a hilarious twist of events, a tiny French bulldog scared a large rottweiler by dressing in a spider Halloween costume. If you’re familiar with Rottweilers, you probably know they’re not the type to shy away from danger. The American Kennel Club notes these natural guardians are “calm and confident, courageous but not unduly aggressive.” They further add the Rottweilers are a breed of “great strength” and are the “picture of imposing strength.” Photo: Max Pixel French bulldogs, on the other...
Near-Death Husky Can’t Open His Eyes Until Rescuers Give Him A Second Chance
When Laura with This Is Houston was tagged in a post about a husky collapsed in someone’s backyard, she knew she had to help. She drove to Cleveland, Texas, and when she arrived at the yard, she wasn’t sure if the dog was alive. He was emaciated with patchy fur and laid there, unmoving, as she approached. He wasn’t even recognizable as a husky. Thankfully, when she stroked his cheek, he responded by using all of his strength to lift his head. He was alive – but barely. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo After backup help...
Earth-friendly pet waste disposal
What goes in, must come out…and that means finding safe, earth-friendly ways to dispose of pet waste. Here are some options. The cost of living with a dog or cat is often calculated in dollars. Veterinary care, food, toys, bedding, and training all factor into the bottom line. There’s another cost that’s harder to pinpoint but is equally important — the environmental impact of pet waste. In other words, poop is a big problem for the planet. Let’s look at some ways to dispose of your pet waste while keeping...
ZIWI: Raw food meets convenience with air-dried innovation
Air drying technology locks in the goodness of this company’s raw ingredients, creating ready-serve, raw-inspired nutrition for dogs and cats. Choosing the right diet for your cat or dog shouldn’t have to be difficult. But with such a wide range of products to choose from, and so much conflicting information out there, you may feel discouraged and frustrated, and end up sticking with what you know. To help you narrow down your choices, let’s focus here on air-dried pet foods – what they are, and why they’re...
Stray Kitten Wandering on the Trails is Adopted By Hiker
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! My Tuesday hiking group had just started our hike along the Tuscarora Trail in Virginia, when we heard a loud crying sound. It was a tiny black and white tuxedo kitten, all alone, meowing as loud as he could. He came out of the bushes and started following us along the trail, crying the whole time. KITTEN. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK/OTSPHOTO He followed us down a road, through a farm, across a...
The Latest and Greatest: Viral Pet Products of 2021
Believe it or not, the holidays are just around the corner! If you’re looking for inspiration for what to get your four-legged family member this upcoming holiday season, read on – we’ve compiled a list of some of the latest and greatest pet products of 2021. Outward Hound Fun Feeder We’ve talked about the benefits of puzzle feeders for your dogs previously, but if you’re still trying to decide which to purchase, take a look at the Outward Hound Fun Feeder. Rated the #1 dog slow feeders category on Amazon, it has...
Couple Adopts Stray Dog Who Tirelessly Chased After Their Van In Spain
A stray dog in Spain made her own fate by chasing after a passing vehicle until the couple inside stopped to rescue her. Martina Russo and her partner Fil were driving across the Spanish countryside when they spotted a dog chasing after their van. At first, they thought it was all fun and games, but then the dog continued to chase them. Russo told Southwest News Service (SWNS), “We thought it was just a game, but soon realized something wasn’t right because she was running fast and would not stop.” The couple pulled over and...
5 common mistakes made by first-time dog parents
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Compassionate dog grooming
The term “compassionate dog grooming” has been trending on social media lately, with more groomers coming on board to discuss this alternative approach. Here’s an inside look at what compassionate dog grooming is all about. Compassionate dog grooming is not a new theory or practice, but the term and the idea behind it have been gaining greater traction recently thanks to social media. This article delves into the behind-the-scenes world of compassionate dog grooming to show you what it’s all about — and how it...
Capitol Police Get Their Own Comfort Dog, Lila
There’s no doubt guarding the U.S. capital is a difficult job. Now Capitol Police are seeking to combat officer stress with the help of a 3-year-old lab, Lila, the department’s new “peer support dog.” Lila joined the department in June as part of a broader push to provide Capital Police with greater support and resources. “It really is just a godsend,” one USCP officer, Jeffrey Albanese, told CNN. “We’ve all had bad days. The minute a dog walks into a room, even for a minute, you kind of forget...
Pirate Finds Treasured Home
Oct 14, 2021 After a year and a half of cancelled events and celebrations, APA! opened our doors once again for Clear the Shelters. During this national adoption event, 186 pets were adopted from our shelter! That’s 186 newly formed families complete with pets that didn’t stand a chance anywhere else. When you join our monthly giving program, you invest in the long term stability of APA! which allows us to continue triaging and training for the most tailwags possible. Your monthly gift allows our teams to work around the clock to...
Ready for Resolution
Oct 14, 2021 Thanks to the dedication of you and our fellow supporters, we can confirm that an item regarding Austin Pets Alive!’s resolution will be on the Austin City Council agenda on Thursday, November 4. As soon as we have the draft resolution language to share, we will reach out to update you and ask you to take one more final action to help advocate on our behalf. At stake are the details of how we will be required to operate far into the future: the number and types of animals we pull from the Austin Animal Center to keep our...
Woman Fosters Litter of Kittens to Stop Them From Being Euthanized
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! Last year when I walked outside, I heard sounds coming from the opposite side of the house, so I walked across the yard to check it out. Sitting under the downspout in a perfect row were four little blue-eyed kittens looking up at me! Their mother had kept them under our front porch. KITTENS. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK/G215 I left them where they were because I figured their mother may come back....
Florida’s ‘Lizard King’ Faces Federal Charges For Reptile Smuggling
Animal welfare laws may be a royal pain if you deal in exotic species, but they’re laws for a reason. Just as justice was served to the Tiger King of Oklahoma, Florida’s “Lizard King” is facing federal charges for exploiting wild animals. According to LiveScience, Michael Van Nostrand, 54, gave himself the nickname in his 2008 memoir, “The Lizard King.” Van Nostrand is the owner of reptile wholesale store Strictly Reptiles, Inc., located in Hollywood, Florida. From that location, he made money off...
Senior Dog Trapped In Rocky Crevice For 5 Days At State Park Is Finally Rescued
A New York woman decided to go for a hike with her 12-year-old dog, Liza, at Minnewaska State Park Preserve, but it ended in disaster. The small dog was apparently off the leash and fell into a deep rocky crevice. Liza was heard barking for help as park staff arrived. They tried to rescue her that evening but the crevice was too deep and narrow to reach her. Photo: Facebook/NY State Parks & Historic Sites The next day they returned with a camera to check on the dog’s condition. She appeared to be all right but rescuers were still...
Oregon Firefighters Rescue Senior Dog Who Fell Down 60 Foot Embankment
A 10-year-old Great Dane named Presley is at home recovering thanks to Westport Fire and Rescue. The senior dog went outside with her owner, Susan Clark, last Sunday and disappeared. Clark told KPTV, “I turned around and said come on and said come on Presley and she was gone, vanished!” Photo: Facebook/Westport Fire And Rescue- Oregon Clark looked everywhere for her beloved dog but couldn’t find her. The 100-pound dog was missing for nearly two days before a neighbor spotted her at the bottom of an embankment. Presley...
Now is the time to send an end-of-year mailer for your animal organization!
This guest post is written by Caitlin Daly, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Lollypop Farm. In a recent interview, she stressed the importance of end-of-year mailer (appeals). We asked her if it was too late to send one, and while it’s cutting it close, it can be done! Below are her tips. [Note: This originally ran November 2019, which means you have even more time to accomplish this!] End of year appeals are an important way to spread your good work and ask for support. It’s ideal to send these direct...
