Why Cats Bite & How To Stop It
Communication is key in any relationship, including the one with your cat. Cats communicate mostly through body language, so cat parents need to learn how to “read” their cat by their posture, facial expression, and tail movements. While we strive to communicate clearly with our felines, sometimes things get lost in translation. The ASPCA states that “cat body language is more subtle than dog body language and can be harder for people to interpret.” Photo: Pixabay/ivabalk They encourage cat parents to familiarize...
Please Share This Infographic on How to Self-Rehome Pets
Sometimes people can no longer care for a loved pet. That may be because they’ve lost their job, or lost their housing, or for some other reason. It can be a confusing, extremely hard situation for families in this position who may think their only option is bringing a pet to the animal shelter, to help them stay safe and find a new home. Some 36 percent of pets entering shelters, are owner surrenders. But often the better course is for a family to self-rehome their pet. Self-rehoming is more humane for pets, and gives peace...
Benefits of Agaricus blazei mushrooms for your pet
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How to Get That Pill Down
“Told you she wouldn’t take it!” There I was, sprawled on my exam room floor, desperately trying to coax a capsule into the maw of a beast known to many as Sugar Bottoms. I was losing this clash between canine and human that threatened to dethrone me as the Tamer of Tablet Takers. But this champion wasn’t giving up yet. I had yet to reach inside my left coat pocket. The best medicine can’t help if your dog won’t take it. As Honey Princess (aka Sugar Bottoms) was proving, giving a dog a pill, tablet or...
How one animal welfare organization is helping hospitalized pet owners          Â
Earlier this week, we shared a blog post about research from University of Michigan Health confirming that hospitalized patients need help with their pets. This post is a follow up with Matt Pepper, President and CEO of Michigan Humane Society, sharing what steps they’ve made to help hospitalized pet owners and how other animal welfare organizations can, too. Does your animal welfare organization have a program to help hospitalized pet owners care for their pets? Recent research shows that it’s common for pet parents to rush their...
5 Ways To Save Lives On National Cat Day
Oct. 29 is much more than just the end of October. It’s also National Cat Day–the perfect excuse to pamper the special feline in your life! Founded in 2005, National Cat Day is also an excellent reason to spread the word about the shelter cats. According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.2 million cats enter U.S. animal shelters each year. Many of those cats will be euthanized if they don’t find a forever home. National Cat Day–celebrated on Oct. 29 every year–provides us with an opportunity to help. Read on for 5...
Officials Put A Tracker On A Dog Using Public Transportation And Learned He Traveled 30 Km Every Day
If you use public transportation on a regular basis, you probably see some animals here and there. Some of them are legitimate guide dogs that help their owners in various ways. Others are pets that are companion animals who are there for the ride. What many people don’t consider is the possibility that some animals love to travel. They like seeing the world go by and living life on their own terms. In Istanbul, Turkey, there is just such an animal. It is a dog named Boji and you can see him every day riding on public transportation...
Couple Drives For Hours To Save A Dog That Is About To Be Euthanized
The world is a difficult place for many, including many animals that find themselves abandoned and in a very bad situation. In fact, the number of abandoned pets is said to be increasing as a result of the pandemic. In some cases, the owner may pass away and in others, they may just not be able to take care of them any longer. In many cases, the situation is dire for the abandoned animal. They may end up at an animal shelter that is overstressed and overfull. Photo: Max Pixel Unfortunately, many of those animals are put to sleep to make room...
Did You Know That Cats Could Be As Affectionate As Dogs?
In the argument over cats versus dogs, one of the things that often comes up is the affection that dogs show and the standoffish nature of many cats. It’s something that many of us accept as truth, but it is always good to question what we know to be a fact. In Current Biology, there was a study published that has turned this truth on its head. It seems as if cats have their own type of attachment toward their human families that is no less affectionate than what dogs or babies have. As many cat owners know, they love their humans but...
How To Make Halloween Gummy Candy For Your Dogs
Many people appreciate the Halloween holiday, and it is perhaps one of the most popular holidays that we celebrate. It is something that we do as a family, so having our dogs along for the ride is really a no-brainer. If you would like to celebrate Halloween along with your furry friend, it’s a good idea to come prepared. After all, we couldn’t feed them chocolate or other goodies because it would make them sick. That is where this delicious recipe from Gone to the Snow Dogs comes in. She shows us how to make some delicious gummy...
Fisherman Saves Drowning Rabbit From The Water
When on a fishing trip, most people wouldn’t expect to find anything other than fish. But sometimes, you might run into something unexpected that could turn a fishing trip into a rescue mission. It’s not unheard of for men who are out near water to find an animal in need, like the fisherman who recently saved an owl while fishing. For a couple of fishermen out on a trip, their day quickly turned into a rescue mission when they saw a rabbit struggling in the water. Photo: Pixabay/stefanoceruti63 Rabbits aren’t natural...
Cat Loves Getting Kisses From His Mama
Even though cats are often thought of as being aloft and cold, they can actually be quite affectionate. Some cats just can’t get enough pets, love, and attention from their owners, and sometimes it’s overbearing! I had a few cats growing up and each one was different. Some would love to be held 24/7 and cuddled, but others would attack you the moment you tried to pick them up. One thing they all had in common, however, was that they didn’t like kisses. Or at least, if you tried to give them kisses they didn’t take it...
15-Year-Old Blind Dog Loves Playing In The Snow
15 years is a long time for a dog to live, and when they make it to that age, we often think of them being sick and weak. They may struggle to eat or walk and spend a lot of time sleeping. But every now and again, we hear of a dog in his golden years living his best life – and that’s exactly what Smiley the golden retriever was doing. 15-year-old Smiley was not only facing old age but blindness as well. He had a rough start to life, being born into a puppy mill to make the breeders a quick profit. Sadly, one of the many issues...
Badly Injured Cat Gets A Second Chance At Life
Hope for Paws received a call regarding a cat in need of help. The caller explained that the cat was badly injured and they were desperate to get him some help. JoAnn Wiltz with Hope For Paws responded to the call for help and was able to safely capture the little cat named Zorro. It was clear that the cat wasn’t doing well, but they weren’t sure all that was wrong with him just yet. Wiltz carefully loaded Zorro into a crate and drove him to the veterinarian’s office where he received a full assessment. Photo: YouTube/Hope...
Dog Given Away To Cruel Home Gets Help From Kind-Hearted Kids
Phoebe was given away, “free to a good home.” Sadly, the home she found was anything but good. Phoebe’s life with her new owner in De Doorns, South Africa was filled with neglect and cruelty. The poor dog was left chained on a tiny rope outside in the scorching heat. She didn’t have enough food or water and her rope wasn’t even long enough for her to walk around and go potty. Life was looking pretty bleak and it’s unclear how long Phoebe would’ve survived in those conditions if help hadn’t...
Deployed Solider Rescues Cat With Kittens And Brings Them Home With Her
When Sergeant Kelsey was deployed to the Middle East, she didn’t know exactly what to expect. Life on deployment can be varied and unexpected. Just six weeks into her deployment, she ended up with a mission, but not one assigned by her work. As the non-profit Guardians of Rescue shared in a Facebook post, Kelsey ended up finding a stray cat in need of help early on in her deployment. They said that the cat was “visibly malnourished, wounded, and so weak she could only walk a few steps at a time.” Kelsey couldn’t sit...
Woman Looks Out Window And Captures Sweet Moment Man Introduces Puppy To Cat
Dogs and cats are known enemies, but sometimes, they can get along quite well. Usually, we see cats and dogs being friends when they live together, but sometimes they can make friends with each other at the most unexpected times. That’s what happened with a little puppy going on a walk with his owner. The 4-month-old Welsh Terrier poodle mix named Ted was out for a daily stroll when he walked past a cat. Photo: Pexels/Teela Hudak They happened to be walking by Cheyenne’s apartment when she looked out the window and saw the sweet...
Dog Honored As Hero For Saving Koalas After The Australian Bushfires
Bear, the bushfire hero, has received a prestigious award for his koala-saving efforts. The bushfires that devastated Australia in 2019-2020 left much of the land burnt and barren and countless animals were killed. It’s estimated that the country lost one-third of its koala population to the fires, which is truly heartbreaking. Once the smoke cleared, rescuers worked diligently to find any survivors that may be out there. One of the best rescuers ended up being a six-year-old Australian Koolie named bear. Photo: Pixabay/Couleur The...
Pair of Helpers Steps in to Keep Kittens Fed When Their Mom Disappears
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! One fine morning, a multi-colored stray cat showed up at our place out of the blue. She was thin, malnourished and weak. We started calling her Multi because of her Calico pattern. We began feeding her the scraps and she soon turned out to be an expecting mom. We allowed her inside and provided her a safe space for delivery. Soon we found ourselves ordering the best quality cat food for...
Whale Caught In Lobster Trap Struggles To Move, Fisherman Dives In To Help
Five friends set out for a fishing trip off the coast of Point Loma, California. Just as the sun was going down, they spent an hour and a half trying to reel in a 180-pound blue fin tuna, and were successful. They were thrilled with their incredible catch, but little did they know, this would definitely not be the highlight of their trip. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition The next morning when they were out on their boat again, one of the guys named Matt Capron, spotted a whale in the distance. As they got closer, they realized that the young...
