Don’t Surrender Your “Pandemic Pet”, Instead Discover Ways To Thrive Together
Guest Post By Casey Hersch “If you signed up and adopted or purchased an animal during this last year and a half and used them for your comfort, your safety, and to make you feel better, and loved, and less lonely please give them the respect of taking the time to try and work through the problems that arrive now.”–Larissa Wohl, Pet Rescue Expert You wake up in the middle of the night to the sounds of sharp cries coming from the room next door. You want to cover your ears and go back to sleep, but the cries turn into wails...
The basics of canine hydration: what dogs need and why
Is your dog getting enough water? Here’s what you need to know about canine hydration and the important role of electrolytes! You know that life cannot exist without water. But do you know how your dog’s hydration needs differ from your own? This blog provides an overview of how water regulation differs in humans and dogs, with a focus on the physiology of canine dehydration and overheating — conditions that can quickly become life-threatening. Why water matters Providing your dog with constant access to fresh water ensures...
Disabled Cat Takes His First Steps
Watching animals overcome hardships is quite inspiring. Despite whatever troubles their facing, animals always manage to remain upbeat and positive it seems. Seeing animals facing disabilities definitely pulls at our heartstrings because it reminds us that there is always hope, even in grim times. A grey tabby cat living with Cerebellar Hypoplasia – which is a condition that affects the brain’s ability to produce coordinated movements – is certainly inspiring others around him after taking his very first steps with the help...
Missing Dog Finally Reunited With Family After TV Appearance
When Dwight and Melissa, two Wisconsin parents, decided to get a dog for their 10-year-old daughter, she was thrilled. That thrill turned to sadness when Payday, their lovable, long-haired dog, vanished. They searched and followed up leads, but as days turned into weeks, then months and years, they lost hope. Two years after Payday went missing, Dwight was letting the TV play idly as he wound down for the night. The following morning, he was woken up by the FOX6 news morning broadcast, just in time to see their regular...
“Cat Garden” Shows Napping Felines Filling Front Porch Planters
Where does your cat like to sleep? You can probably think of one or two places, but your first reaction was probably to say, “everywhere!” It’s true — cats love to laze around in sunbeams, boxes, or just plain old open space. That’s part of why we love them. It’s great to see our furry friends taking a load off. One widely-shared video shows just how nice it is to have a whole lot of cats showing up to sleep the day away. Photo: Unsplash/Simon Berger The video, taken by Hannah Holman in Filer, Idaho, shows...
Dog Found In A Gutter Blossoms After She Is Rescued
Dogs, when they’re in pain, search for anyone that might help. For most of us, seeing a dog in need makes us want to spring into action and care. Sadly, for Chickpea, found on the streets of India, that help didn’t come until she’d almost given up. After searching for help and finding no one willing to care for her, and with puncture wounds that left her bloodied and bruised, Chickpea lost hope and hid in a gutter, resigned to her fate. PHOTO: YOUTUBE / ANIMAL AID UNLIMITED INDIA Fortunately, that fate was changed when...
Firefighters Rescue Unconscious Husky From Fire
Firefighters responded to a call about a fire in a high-rise apartment building in Virginia Beach. According to a Facebook post shared by Virginia Beach Animal Control, a firefighter discovered a husky on the 15th floor of the building. The dog was unconscious, but the firefighter wasn’t about to leave him up there. He immediately began to carry the massive, unconscious dog down all 15 flights of stairs. As soon as they got outside, he got the husky oxygen. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Thankfully, the husky, who was named Igor, responded...
Woman Addicted To Drugs Steals Man’s Dog And He Offers To Pay For Her Rehab
Brayden Morton was heartbroken when his beloved dog was stolen from his home in Cranbrook, B.C. Like many people do these days, he took to Facebook with a sliver of hope that the dog thief would be identified and he could be reunited with his pup named Darla. At the time of Darla’s kidnapping, Brayden had spotted a blue Ford truck pull up behind his house and he was convinced it had to be the person who stole his dog. He shared on Facebook, “A blue older model Ford truck just pulled up behind my house and took Darla. I am offering...
Owners Pay $2,200 To Let Their Dogs Play At An Exclusive Indoor Park
New York City is home to 140 free dog runs, and yet, people are opting to pay $2,200 to let their dogs play at an exclusive indoor park. According to the New York Post, Mariana Lucero chose the hefty price tag over the free options to allow her dog to be part of the exclusive pack of pups that play at the School for the Dogs. Lucero made the decision after taking her mini Australian shepherd, Artie, to a free outdoor dog run and having a bad experience. She shared with the post that there was an unsupervised dog at the park who was bothering...
Dog Comforts Baby Sister By Bringing Her His Favorite Toy
Nick and Hayley Elliott were excited to welcome a baby girl into their lives in early July. They were hoping their Doberman pinscher, Tommy, would also be welcoming and excited of the new baby, though they weren’t sure how he’d react. Tommy had been with the Elliotts for two years and he always demonstrated loyalty and care towards his owners, so they hoped that same loyalty would also be shown to the newest member of the home. They shared with The Dodo that he’d always been good around kids. Nick explained, “He gets...
Dog Gets Surprise Reunion With A Friend She Hasn’t Seen In 10 Months
6-year-old Raven loves people, but there are some people she has a special bond with. Those people include her mom, Kim Carino, other family and friends, and her former trainer. The standard poodle hadn’t seen her old trainer in 10 months, and Carino wasn’t sure the dog would even remember him. She wanted to see if Raven would recognize him without help after all this time, so she arranged a park date to meet up. As dogs continue to prove to us, they’re a lot smarter than we give them credit for. Photo: Wikimedia Commons...
Beloved Central Park Owl Killed In Tragic Accident With Maintenance Vehicle
One of the sounds park-goers heard in Central Park was the distinctive baritone hoot of the Barred Owl. According to National Audubon Society, it sounds like someone saying, “who cooks for you, who cooks for you all?”. While these striking owls are nocturnal, they have been seen hunting and calling during the day. But it was a quiet day in the park on August 6 after a beloved Barred Owl, known as Barry, was killed in the early morning hours. Central Park Conservancy shared the sad news on Twitter. “It’s with a heavy...
Bull Moose Charges At Colorado Hiker Who Got Too Close
Moose are not typically aggressive animals, but can charge at a moment’s notice if provoked. One person experienced this firsthand as they were hiking in Clear Creek County, Colorado. The individual was walking along a trail when they encountered a bull moose grazing by a large tree. Fascinated by the massive animal, the hiker pulled out a phone and started to record the moose. Photo: Pixabay/ Diane Klettke But a few moments later the moose lifted its head and charged. Thankfully, no one was harmed. The hiker hid behind a tree and the...
How Backyard Bird Watchers Can Protect Songbirds From A Mysterious Disease
Backyard bird watching has exploded in popularity over the last few years, in part because a pandemic forced people to find new hobbies from the safety of their own homes. Now, a mysterious health crisis is spreading throughout North American birds, and birdwatchers may be able to take steps to stop it from getting worse. As Southern Living reports, The illness was initially reported in the spring of 2021 in Washington, D.C., where common grackles, blue jays, European starlings, American robins, house sparrows, Carolina wrens,...
Pet theft
Pet theft is a serious problem and the pandemic has made it worse. Luckily, there’s lots you can do to protect your dog or cat from being stolen. While it’s not something we like to think about, pet theft is a growing problem in both the US and Canada. According to the Animal Legal Defense Fund, an estimated two million companion animals are stolen each year in the US alone. And thanks to the pandemic, pet theft is becoming increasingly common. People are adopting and buying dogs and cats in record numbers to help alleviate...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Keeping your foster base strong, getting media attention and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 5 strategies for keeping your foster base strongIt happens everywhere: foster caregivers fall in love with a pet they’re fostering, and some are unable to continue fostering after they adopt. In fact, research shows that nearly half of foster caregivers end up adopting their foster pet at some point. This can be a great thing, since knowing how the pet behaves in one’s home… Learn More Data tells a story: Enter your Shelter...
When Woman Learns Her Coworker Plans to Take Unwanted Dog to Shelter, She Steps In
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! In the 40 years my husband and I have been together, we’ve always had shelter dogs and loved each and every one of them. We were down to just one dog and he was definitely my husband’s. I told him I wanted a dog. He said we’d go to the shelter the coming weekend. Then he had to work. He said we’ll definitely go the following weekend no matter what. DOG. PHOTO:...
Understanding allergic dermatitis in dogs
A look at allergic dermatitis, how it can affect your dog, and what you can do about it. Allergic dermatitis is characterized by itching and sensitive, red, dry skin that leads to discomfort and even pain for the animal Allergic dermatitis can be brought on by food, flea bites, contact allergies or environmental allergens (atopic dermatitis). Allergen avoidance is usually sufficient to resolve the situation, but in some cases, it is more complicated, such as in the case of Canine atopic dermatitis. Canine atopic dermatitis Atopic dermatitis...
Family Looking After Feral Cat Ends Up with His Girlfriend and Their Kittens, Too
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! Me and my husband live in a area that has many feral cats. A few years ago, there was a Siamese mix that kept coming around. So we fed him and always left water, food and covering to keep him safe. After a few weeks, he brought us his girlfriend. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY/KAPIQOOMUSIC We noticed all the male cats were always following her and the male cat would let himself get beat up to give...
Brave Firefighters Rescue 7 Dogs From Florida House Fire
Approximately 40,000 pets die in house fires each year. In Florida, brave firefighters just saved 7 dogs from joining those tragic statistics. According to Fox News, the deadly fire broke out in Orange County, Florida, near Orlando, where an empty home burst into flames. Photo: Pixabay By the time firefighters arrived, smoke was billowing from the empty home, according to a Twitter update from OCFire Rescue. But while the home’s owner was safely away, firefighters knew animals might still be trapped in the burnt building. Those...
