3.4 Million Acres Of Spotted Owl Habitat Could Soon Be Restored
Close to 3.4 million acres of protected habitat were stripped from Northern Spotted Owls in 2020. With more than 70% of their habitat already gone, these imperiled birds are hurtling toward extinction. “Robust critical habitat protections are essential to ensuring the survival of the northern spotted owl. The Trump administration’s arbitrary and sweeping reduction of protected areas was conducted without public input or scientific basis. Interior is reviewing the Trump administration’s rollback of northern spotted owl...
Squirrels Have Unique Personalities, New Study Says
We may associate squirrels with acorns, storing away food for the winter, or being a little too ‘nuts’ near the road. A new study says there’s more to these furry critters than meets the eye, though. They also have some personality. Researchers from University of California, Davis, placed golden-mantled ground squirrels in different environments to see how they responded. The goal was to better understand their personalities. They found that some of the animals were noticeably bolder and more social. Their results were...
Veterans Suffering From PTSD Use Wolfdogs As New Form Of Therapy
The transition from the military back to civilian life has proven to be difficult for some veterans, and many of them suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. There are many different options, such as counseling or treatment, that can help people manage their symptoms and prevent them from worsening. Posted by Mattersville on Saturday, February 15, 2020 The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has nearly 200 PTSD treatment programs across the country that offer mental health assessments, medicine, psychotherapy, family and group...
September 22 Is The First Day Of Fall–And The Start Of Your Dog’s Favorite Season
Sept 22 is the first day of fall–and the beginning of your dog’s favorite season! Dogs (like many humans) love autumn for all sorts of reasons. For starters, fall brings cooler temperatures, bringing relief to dogs with thick fluffy coats and active pups itching to resume long walks and hikes outside. Photo: Flickr/Diane M Shuller But your dog also loves autumn because of the season’s signature falling leaves, which create fun and fascinating places to roll and play. Anyone whose taken their dog on an autumnal walk knows...
Puppy Rescued on a Whale-Watching Trip Becomes ‘The Littlest Whale’
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 daughter and I were taking a road trip down the Baja Peninsula in Mexico to go whale-watching and stopped in a small town for lunch. We tried to get directions to the beach but got lost and ended up in a pretty remote area and we had run out of road. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY/ANTHONY DURAN As I was turning the car around, I noticed something moving in the bushes. I got out of the car found a...
Yearly Whale Slaughter In Faroe Islands Leads To A Record Kill Of 1,400 Mammals
Hours after boats herded dolphins and pilot whales into shallow waters at Skalabotnur beach in Eysturoy, Faroe Islands, the waters of the bay are thick with scarlet blood. Residents of the island gather near the beach to watch as the waters of the bay churn with the carcasses of mammals, soon brought ashore where they are slaughtered for food. The yearly dolphin hunt known as the grind (or Grindadrap in Faroese) has been a controversial event for decades. The Faroese government maintains that about 600 pilot whales are killed on average. The...
Today is a fine time to enter your Shelter Animals Count data!
Data plays a crucial part in decision making, which is why today is why we are reminding you to please input your Shelter Animals Count (SAC) data! Data has enabled our industry to compile a complete picture of the animals entering and leaving shelters. You can see how your data compares to those in other states or look up the data of specific organizations with SAC’s Data Dashboards. Data is current through February 2021. This also serves as a reminder that shelter and rescue organizations must be active participants in Shelter...
Dog Drags Pillow Outside Everyday To Lay In The Sun
Every morning, a clever pup steals pillows from inside the home and drags them outside to lay in the sun. One morning though, he decided to change things up by dragging his whole dog bed outside. Some dogs love to sunbathe, and others hate it. When I had two dogs, one of them would do everything she could to find any patch of sun to lounge in. The other one, however, would do the opposite and always head for the shade. It’s safe to say the pillow-thief dog is definitely someone who appreciates sunbathing. His owner shared with Rumble...
Bull Terrier Steps Up As Big Brother To Rescued Gosling
A bull terrier has taken a rescued gosling under his care, and they’re now best friends and do everything together. It all started when Nino the bull terrier’s mom rescued a tiny gosling from a goose farm near their home in France. She shared with The Dodo that they weren’t sure how Nino and the gosling, who they named Rillette, would get along, but it only took a few minutes for the two to become like family. As she explained, within five minutes, Rillette was following Nino around and he happily accepted the role as big...
Cat Gets Revenge After Being Locked Out Of The Bathroom
Anyone whose familiar with cats knows they have a natural tendency towards pettiness. They like things to go their way, and they’re not afraid to hold a grudge if someone spoils their plans. Despite that, cat owners somehow co-exist with cats, and sometimes, even bond with them! However, even cats who love their owners can seek out revenge on them when they’re annoyed. That’s what one cat named Theo did after his owner, Maddie, locked him out of the bathroom. Photo: Pixabay/chris ww As Maddie (TikTok user @m_clayclay)...
How To Order From In-N-Out’s Secret Menu For Dogs
Secret menus have been all the rage, but did know some places offer secret menus for pets? Just like you can order a special, off-menu item from some of your favorite chains, you can also order your pet a tasty treat in the same way. Dailypaws shared about one popular burger joint that offers a secret menu for dogs: In-N-Out. Photo: Wikimedia Commons The restaurant chain, popular in the Southwest, US, is known for its cheap, simple menu with quality food and ingredients. While the menu is short and simple, In-N-Out fans often order from its...
Great Dane Refuses To Let Owner Fall Asleep So Man Pretends To Snore
Anyone who has young kids knows how hard it is to take a nap. The moment your eyes shut, your kid is by your side ready to play. As it turns out, the same is true not only of our human children but our fur baby children as well. This was demonstrated perfectly when a dog owner tried to take a nap on the couch, only to have his Great Dane, Oliver, pester him awake. Photo: Max Pixel As Oliver’s owner said, “I was trying to sleep but he wouldn’t let me.” The incident of Oliver not allowing his owner to sleep was captured...
Man Saves Husky Drowning In Neighbor’s Pool
A husky was rescued from drowning in Denison, Texas, thanks to the heroic efforts of a neighbor. The man’s wife explained to ViralHog that they were cooking breakfast together when they heard “what sounded like a scream.” After a little investigating, they discovered a husky dog trapped in their neighbor’s pool, struggling to keep its head above water. It quickly became apparent that the dog couldn’t get out of the pool alone. Photo: Pixabay/taiko husky The poor dog was howling for help, so they ran to the...
NO KILL AUSTIN IS IN JEOPARDY: Action Needed
Sep 15, 2021 Keep Austin No Kill Safe in Austin: City Council must act now! Thank you for following APA!’s story up until now. And now we urgently need your help. Our bold vision for the future of animal welfare is in immediate jeopardy because we haven’t reached an agreement with our partners at the City of Austin for our 75 year formal public-private partnership that keeps Austin No Kill. After four years of negotiations time will run out for changes in October, and the city council must now act to ensure Austin’s No Kill...
Why Adopt A Shelter Dog Month Should Be Celebrated Year Round
Since 1981, Adopt-a-Dog Month has been observed every October in an effort to help the estimated 3-4 million animals waiting in shelters every year get the loving, forever homes that they deserve. According to American Humane, the local shelter is the perfect place to find dogs of every breed, size, age and personality — all waiting for a loving home. Shelter pets need help year round. Of course, it doesn’t have to be October to help a canine in need by offering them a loving forever home. As Total Veterinary Care reports, a new...
Family Evacuates From Fire Just in Time for Cat to Give Birth
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! On August 21, a family in Puyallup, Washington was forced to evacuate their home due to a nearby building fire with their pregnant foster cat. The family was fostering Moon, a pregnant cat from the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County who was due to give birth anytime. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY/EDUARDO VIEIRA “We woke up Saturday morning to a ‘Go Now’ evacuation...
Consistent training plus calming supplements may help overcome behavioral problems in dogs and cats
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What is limited ingredient dog food?
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
After Being Adopted By Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum, Cats Are Less Stressed
Past studies have shown that having a feline friend in the home can help lower stress and anxiety in children with autism. As it turns out, these benefits may be mutual. According to a new study from researchers at the University of Missouri, cats’ stress levels go down after being adopted into homes with at least one child with autism. The team discovered this by monitoring the cats’s weight and measuring their levels of cortisol, which is associated with stress. The findings were recently published in the journal Frontiers in...
After Being Overlooked in Shelter, Bonded Older Dogs Finally Find a Home Together
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! We had just lost my rescued JR Terrier, Dixie, unexpectedly at 4 years old in 2015. Even though we still had other fur babies, she left a big hole. So we started looking to fill that space with another pup needing a forever home. DOGS. PHOTO: PIXABAY/ADINA VOICU I was looking for a lap dog (Yorkie or the like) so we went to the Animal Rescue League of NH’s website. That’s when...
