Rescuers Hope DNA Can Help Orphaned Elephant Find Her Real Family
Most baby elephants don’t live long without their mothers, who provide nourishment, maternal protection, and critical survival skills. But Nania, an orphaned elephant from Burkina Faso, was lucky, in part because villagers found the orphaned elephant just days after losing her herd. “She wouldn’t have survived otherwise,” Céline Sissler-Bienvenu–one of the many people involved in helping the little elephant beat the odds–told the New York Times. Remember Nania? After losing her herd at just three...
An effective cancer screening method for dogs
The best way to beat cancer in dogs is to start treatment as early as possible. The Cancer Risk Assessment (CRA) is a proven and effective way to screen your dog for cancer, so you can catch it sooner rather than later! Most dogs get some type of cancer in their lifetime. Because of this statistic, developing a way to screen for cancer in canines has become a focus of many researchers. Early detection of cancer leads to early intervention, access to more therapies, and better outcomes. As more options become available to pet parents,...
How one rescue organization recruited 75 foster caregivers in one day
One Tail at a Time, based in Chicago, IL, was in a tough spot. Their shelter partners were quickly filling to capacity and were asking for help. At the same time, they were experiencing a drop in new fosters and foster placements due to vacations, returning to work and other factors. “With scheduled transports and our commitment to our local animal care and control, it was not an option for us to stop or severely slow down our intake and we needed to act,” says Foster Program Manager, Shannon Wilson. ...
How Much Does it Cost to Foster a Dog?
Fostering an animal can be very rewarding. Nothing beats giving a dog a safe place to stay while they’re waiting for their forever owners. Some dog lovers might think fostering is cheaper than owning one, but there are actually some costs that come with fostering a dog. Find out what to expect when signing up to be a foster pet parent. How does fostering a dog work? PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK/GOODLUZ Many people want to foster dogs but they’re unsure where to start and how it works. When you foster you take a homeless dog into your house...
Cat Rescued from Harm on a Windy Halloween Night
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 a windy Halloween night 13 years ago, I heard a loud and constant meowing coming from the direction of my kitchen window. I heard it for about an hour before I finally investigated. CAT. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK/Дмитрий Киричай You see, I already had a female calico cat that my husband and I had rescued a few...
Veteran Uses American Flag To Rescue Falling Cat At Football Game
When Craig and Kimberly Cromer go to a football game, they always bring an American flag. “My wife takes the U.S. flag with us to all of our football games, and we normally ZIP-tie it to the handrail,” Craig Cromer, who is also a 21-year Air Force veteran, told WSVN. But when the veteran and his wife brought their flag to watch the University of Miami Hurricanes play the Appalachian State Mountaineers, their patriotism served a secondary purpose. When the Cromers saw a cat falling from the balcony above them, they used their flag...
New York Has Taken Action, But Will Declawing Ever End In The Rest Of The United States?
Declawing cats is banned in the EU, Australia, Japan, and dozens of other countries, but sadly still a very common occurrence in the United States. Despite the international consensus against it, American cats are subjected to this barbaric act, Cat Support reports. According to the Humane Society of the United States, cat declawing is a cruel procedure, akin to having the last bone of each of your toes amputated. It is also unnecessary as there are more humane ways to keep cats from scratching furniture. And for the animal the consequences...
The annual veterinary exam – what to expect
Your dog or cat should see the veterinarian at least once a year for a check-up. Let’s take a look at what an annual veterinary exam entails. Regular check-ups are as important to our dogs and cats as they are to us. An annual veterinary exam establishes baseline testing when the animal is healthy, and allows for the early diagnosis of hidden diseases. While tests may vary depending on the veterinarian, this article outlines what our hospital includes in an annual veterinary exam. 1. Thorough physical examination and history Doctors...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Data dashboard, access to care symposium and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Register for the latest Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with Akisha Townsend EatonJoin us Tuesday, September 14 for an open, informal 30-minute conversation and Q+A with Akisha Townsend Eaton, an attorney at the Animal Legal Defense Fund. The chat will begin at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern. She speaks of how the work of animal lifesaving and animal protection policy are interwoven and how ultimately all social policy can work together –...
Unnecessary And Cruel Experimentation Exposed In Michigan
A number of billboards are causing a controversy in Detroit. Showing images of lab animals in various states of distress, the billboards point to purportedly inhumane experimentation that has taken place at nearby Wayne State University. According to Metro Times, the billboards feature dogs who recently died as a result of the experiments. “Dog #2002” is called out on one of the billboards, along with a description of how she died after undergoing her surgery for the second time. Millions of taxpayer dollars a year are spent on...
Detection Dogs Are Using Their Noses To Sniff Out Covid-19 at Miami Airport
Dogs are truly man’s (and woman’s) best friend. After providing love, comfort, and companionship throughout the pandemic, dogs are now stepping up to help humans travel more safely during Covid-19. According to USA Today, two trained detection dogs, Cobra and One Betta, are using their powerful noses to screen American Airline employees for Covid-19 as part of a pilot program underway at Miami International Airport. Depending on its success, the program may eventually be rolled out to additional security checkpoints. Photo: Miami...
Brooks Broth takes bone broth for dogs to the next level
Looking for a top-notch chicken bone broth your dog will love? Look no further than this leading edge company, which not only makes amazing bone broth products, but also gives back by supporting therapy programs for young people. Bone broth is all the rage these days, and no wonder! Just take a look at its nutritional benefits: bone broth is one of top recommended foods for supporting digestive health, and also supports joint mobility, skin, hair, nails and even sleep quality. Let’s zero in on Brooks Broth, an awesome product that takes...
Six Emaciated Horses, One Barely Able To Stand, Rescued From Ohio Farm
Portage Animal Protective League in Ravenna, Ohio, rescued six emaciated horses and is working around-the-clock to restore their health. The horses were brought to FOCUS Rescue and Rehabilitation and immediately examined by a vet. While all the horses are skin and bones, three were considered to be in critical condition. One of those was a grey gelding, who was later named Zeus, and 400 pounds underweight. He could hardly stand on his own and was said to be “barely hanging on”, but rescuers refused to give up hope. Warning....
Colorado Officials Offer Reward To Find Poacher Who Killed Mama Bear and Left Two Cubs Orphaned
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officials are asking the public for help in finding the poacher who killed a mother bear in Woodland Park, leaving her two cubs orphaned. Officials received a report on July 26 about a dead female bear and arrived to find two cubs hiding in a tree. The cubs were rescued and brought to Wet Mountain Wildlife Rehabilitation facility. Photo: Pixabay/ArtTower An autopsy revealed the mother bear had been shot but no further details were released. The case is ongoing, but a lack of leads has park officials asking...
Supplements to support your dog’s joints
Do your dogs joints need a little extra support? Here’s how the right supplements can make a world of difference! Whether your aging companion has stiff joints or your bouncy puppy is still finding their paws, supplements can play an important role in your pet’s overall joint health. We all want our dog’s ears to perk up at the mention of ‘walk’. But as your dog ages you might notice less enthusiasm for their daily exercise, as aging naturally impacts their joint cartilage and causes stiffness, mobility issues...
What does your dog’s wagging tail really mean?
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After Years Of Building Trust, A ‘Trash Dog’ Finds Her Forever Home
For years, an empty lot in Nashville offered nothing to the people who passed by it every day. The run-down spot was considered nothing but an eyesore. But to Molly, it was the closest thing she had to a home. The tan dog was a fixture in the area, and locals often saw her fending for herself — eating a squirrel or other small creature for food, sleeping in the abandoned lot. “How could someone just like, not want this dog?” wondered animal activist Ryan Graney, later writing on Instagram that she was shocked someone could...
Hurricane Ida Strands Cow In Tree As It Hits Louisiana
Hurricane Ida touched down in Louisiana in late August, marking the 5th strongest such weather event to strike the US, delivering winds of over 150 miles per hour. It continues to keep the area on high alert, with residents being cautioned to evacuate and not return until critical infrastructure has been repaired. The hurricane has turned the lives of thousands upside-down overnight. One of the most unusual sets of circumstances to come out of the chaos was found days after the worst of the winds cleared in St. Bernard Parish. Fire and rescue...
Woman Finds Abandoned Baby Boar In A Box And Gives It A Second Chance At Life
What do you do when you find a tiny, abandoned boar in a box? If you’re Dora Ngai, you offer it a forever home! Dora is a vlogger who lives with her boyfriend in Sri Lanka with their four rescue dogs and the newest addition to the family: Yezhu, a wild boar. The little boar appeared Dora’s garden in a cardboard box, according to The Dodo. Photo: Wikimedia Commons The little boar was only a few hours old and Dora knew it wouldn’t survive long if she didn’t take it in. Of course, taking care of a newborn animal is no...
Horse Therapy Program Helps People Improve Mental Health During The Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on people’s mental health, and it continues to do so. People around the world are searching for ways to decrease anxiety and depression and overall improve their well-being. As it turns out, horses may play a key role in helping people improve mental health, especially during the pandemic. Equine therapy is nothing new, but it seems more people are taking advantage of it – and benefiting from it – due to the stresses of the pandemic. Photo: Pixabay/Here and now, unfortunately, ends my...
