New Research Shows Polar Bears Could Go Extinct By 2100
Climate change has destroyed the habitat of countless polar bears already, and will undoubtedly lead to the deaths of many more. As the species lingers on the brink of evolutionary truncation, the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources is essentially putting the polar bears in greater danger by denying the danger they are currently in. The IUCN maintains that polar bears are a vulnerable species1, but that label is based on a fixed survival rate projection, and fails to consider the threat climate change presents...
Emaciated Puppy Found In Taped Cardboard Box With “Help Me” Written On It Outside Kentucky Shelter
Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is doing everything in their power to save the life of a malnourished puppy dumped in cardboard box outside the shelter. On the morning of September 17, a KHS staff member named Warren found a taped cardboard box with air holes punched in the sides and “Found Help Me” written on it. But what staff found inside brought them to tears. PUPPY IN CARDBOARD BOX DUMPED AT KHS: On the morning of Friday, Sept. 17, Kentucky Humane Society staff member Warren… Posted by Kentucky Humane Society...
10 reasons why dogs and cats lose their appetite
Inappetence can have many underlying causes, from physical to behavioral. Here are some common reasons your dog or cat may lose her appetite, along with tips to tempt her to eat. One of the clearest signs that something isn’t quite right with your dog and cat is when she goes off her food. A loss of appetite, or inappetence, is more common than you might think. While it’s often associated with medical conditions such as digestive problems, cancer, or many others, appetite loss can also be caused by behavioral issues, stress,...
5 social distancing tips for walking your dog
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The truth about “dental care” ingredients
There are a number of products on the market that claim to improve your dog’s dental health – but a lot of them aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. Here’s what you need to know about these dental care-less ingredients. The critical importance of dental health on overall well-being for our dogs and cats is only recently being realized. Dental disease can steal a third of your pet’s lifespan! More and more, pet parents are encouraged by veterinarians to adopt a form of dental hygiene as a daily...
Abandoned Chihuahua Rescued from Dumpster Finds a New Beginning
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 little princess was found in a dumpster by a friend of my son. Neither the friend nor my son were able to keep her, so my son called me. We had just lost our Tasha a few months prior, and I was still raw from her passing, so I really didn’t want another dog. DOGS. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK/BENEVOLENTE I asked what he was going to do with her if I didn’t take her, and he told me...
Dr. Jefferson’s #NoKillDecade Story
Sep 21, 2021 Q: Tell us the story of each of your pups. A: Bernese is 9 years old and she’s from the San Antonio shelter. Back in 2012, she was part of a litter that was there and her littermates all got adopted and she didn’t for a year. She grew up in a kennel. Not a good situation at all. She was so fearful of people, that’s why she didn’t get adopted. She kept cowering in the back. And so when they were going through a space crisis, I asked if I could foster somebody that would help save them space and would help...
Romanian Soccer Players Carry Stray Dogs On Field To Help Them Find Forever Homes
Soccer players in Romania are joining forces with local animal shelters to help stray dogs score loving homes. It is all part of the campaign “Fill the gap in your life” that was started by the LPF Professional Football League and Ilfov County Council to encourage people to adopt. The streets of Romania are filled with stray dogs looking for food and someone to love them. Local shelters are full and in desperate need of adopters. They are always looking for ways to attract more adopters and what better way than to appeal to fans...
This Human Animal Support Services toolkit will help with remote customer service
Getting to the animal shelter for help isn’t always easy. Time, transportation or proximity to the shelter can be huge barriers. Throw in COVID-19 restrictions to the mix, and it could be nearly impossible to seek assistance. Which is why using this Human Animal Support Services Remote Customer Service toolkit can work to your organization’s advantage. This toolkit is just one of the thirteen professional resources for implementing the Human Animal Support Services model of animal sheltering. The toolkits and resources have been...
Cat Wears Suit To Owner’s Wedding And Serves As The Ring Bearer
Many people include children in their weddings as flower girls or ring bearers, but for Diana Gonzalez and Nicholas Edward Donatelli, they decided to use cats instead. The couple wanted a child-free wedding, but they did want to include their fur babies. According to the Metro, they planned for Lilly the Siamese kitten to act as flower girl, and Moose the cat to act as ring bearer. Home from a wedding where my job was to escort the ring bearer 😻 pic.twitter.com/uB9iGCx0V7 — richard scott larson (@larsonrichard) September 5, 2021...
Mother Dog Finds Hope After Her Puppies Are Brutally Killed
A mother dog was given a chance to hope and love again after a cruel man murdered her litter of puppies. The incident occurred in a village, where the mama dog, Laska, lived. She was a stray but spent most of her time near the home of a deaf, mute man. Unfortunately, that man was unhappy to see Laska had puppies. He didn’t want all of those dogs around, but instead of calling someone to rescue them, he murdered them instead. Photo: YouTube/Love Furry Friends – Rescue Channel The man’s neighbor described him as being a...
Senior Man And Dog Enjoy Their Golden Years Together
The bond between a senior man and his senior dog was perfectly captured on video in Orchard Park, New York. The relationships we form with our pets are really something special, and I think it’s safe to say they’re bonds that last the test of time. As we age, our furry companions become even more important as we lose more loved ones and spend less time with friends and family. They stick with us through our health issues, times of grieving, and greatest joys, and everything in between. Photo: Pixabay/winterseitler Dogs,...
Musical Dog Can’t Stop Playing The Wind Chimes
Koira is a service dog, and when she’s not helping her owner, she’s using every chance she can get to play the windchimes. Koira’s owner, 27-year-old Shonae Caitlin Ward, initially got the windchimes for her New South Wales home, but it quickly became apparent that Koira would be taking them over. The dog just can’t get enough of them! Shonae adopted Koira when the dog was just 9 weeks old. Since then, Koira has been trained as a psychiatric assistance dog to help Shonae manage anxiety. When Koira, which means...
Freezing Weak Pitbull Rescued From Alley Makes An Incredible Transformation
Rescuers saved a freezing pitbull discovered in an ally and nursed her back to health. The poor dog was so emaciated and weak, she couldn’t lift her head, but within months, she looked like a whole new dog. The pittie, named Arugula, was discovered by a team from One Tail At A Time. She was found wrapped in a blanket, left in an ally to die. When Heidi from the rescue approached her, the poor dog was too weak to even lift her head. Realizing how dire the situation was, Heidi and the rest of the rescue team rushed Argulua to the...
When Potential Adopter Moves Away From His Cage, Shelter Cat Goes Crazy to Get Her Back
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! I was looking for a little orange kitten. They showed me an orange and white cat they said was about 8 months old. I put my fingers in the cage to give him a scratch. Instead he dropped down and started playing with my fingers. He did this little dance, ergo: Tango. When I walked away to the end of the row of cages I heard a horrible yowl. I asked the attendant what the noise was. CAT....
Florida Firefighter Adopts Cat He Rescued From Devastating Animal Shelter Fire
A cat thought to have died in a fire at an Orlando animal shelter is found alive by a firefighter, and it is love at first sight. Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando became engulfed in flames on Wednesday evening with dozens of dogs and cats trapped inside. Orange County firefighters and police rushed into the burning building to save as many animals as possible. The fire quickly spread, and part of the roof collapsed making it too dangerous for anyone to enter. Several OCSO deputies, along with members of @OCAS_Orlando @OCFireRescue and...
Understanding vaccinosis in dogs and cats
Defined as an adverse reaction to a shot, vaccinosis can affect dogs and cats in various ways, from mild to severe. Dogs and cats sometimes react negatively to vaccination, just as we humans do. This phenomenon is termed vaccinosis, and reactions can range from mild lethargy or a temporary loss of appetite, to severe conditions such as anaphylactic shock, ataxia, or even death. In this article, we’ll look at vaccinosis in detail, and offer some tips for protecting your own dog or cat from this scary situation. Reactions may be immediate...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Recruit 75 fosters in a day, TikTok and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 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… Learn More How one rescue organization recruited 75 foster caregivers in one dayOne Tail...
Rescuers Find A Little Puppy Covered In Feces And Starving To Death
When you work for a dog rescue, it’s not unusual to get called in on some rather difficult cases. Some of them may be hard to watch, but they realize that there is an animal that needs help underneath it all. This was recently seen in a terrible way when a call came in about a young puppy being abused. Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue received the call and realized that if they didn’t get there quickly, the puppy would not likely survive. They also contacted the Detroit Police Department to help save the dog. 🐾💜BESSIE...
Neighbors Get A Special Visit Every Day From A 14-Year-Old Golden Retriever
If you ever had a golden retriever in your life, you realize how loving they can be. They show that love to the family but they aren’t afraid to share the love with others as well. That is where Oliver comes in. Ever since Oliver was a puppy, he enjoyed getting out and seeing what the world had to offer. At times, his human mom (Sue) found it to be a little stressful when Oliver would wander off. It was during those wanderings, however, that Oliver met some special friends. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Oliver is now 14 years old, and for...
