Meet The Unconventional Vet Treating Dogs & Cats With Needles And Songs
Many dogs and cats dread trips to the vet, but Dr. Jeff Levy, aka “Dr. Jeff,” is an exception. That could be because Levy, a licensed vet and pet acupuncturist in NYC, eschews the typical clinic to provide his furry clients with house calls, sparing dogs and cats the stress of the typical office visit. Or maybe it’s because Levy, who also sings in a pet-focused band, provides acupuncture while serenading his dog and cat clients with a medley of handwritten songs. “At times, I don’t think the dogs know I’m a...
Millions of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Released In Florida To Curb Population Of Disease Carrying Species
The first genetically modified mosquitoes have been released in the United States. A highly debated project launched this week in Florida to reduce the population of disease carrying mosquitoes, Aedes aegypti. 20 million genetically modified mosquitoes will be released over six different locations in the Florida Keys this year. Photo:Pixabay Aedes aegypti mosquitoes Aedes aegypti mosquitoes make up only 4% of the mosquito population on the string of islands, but are responsible for all mosquito-borne disease transmitted to humans, states...
Stars matter: Online reputation management for animal shelters
This is a guest post written by Jessica Schleder, the founder and CEO of Adoptimize. Call me a snob, but you probably won’t find me dining at a restaurant that has a rating of fewer than 4.2 stars on Google. And, I certainly wouldn’t take my dog to this vet: I’m not alone: only 48% of consumers would consider using a business with fewer than 4 stars on Google. In fact, evaluating reviews online is now the status quo. In the last year a whopping 93% of consumers used the internet to find a local business, and 87%...
Lil’ Bette, a Christmas Surprise
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! After reading in a neighborhood chat site about a tiny black feral kitten seen in a nearby canyon, I was intrigued and worried for its safety. We have many coyotes where we live. A request went out to help trap and hopefully foster this little baby. BLACK KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY/MARCELA LUKASIKOVA I wasn’t able to help to trap the kitten but I replied with an offer to foster. I got...
Navy Veteran’s Service Dog Found Days After Being Stolen
When James Booth’s car was stolen in downtown St. Paul, the navy veteran’s first thought wasn’t for his missing vehicle. Instead, Booth was distraught because his beloved service dog, Ladybug, had been inside. “I couldn’t sleep and when I did kind of nod out, I’d have nightmares that something happened to her,” the veteran told Kare 11, recalling how Ladybug’s unknown fate kept him awake at night. Photo: Twitter/ St Paul Police department Not only was Ladybug Booth’s service dog and...
Wild Horses Bring Traffic To A Halt In New Mexico
Traffic came to a halt in a small mountain village in New Mexico as a herd of wild horses took their time crossing the road. Pausing for wildlife is nothing new to the residents of Ruidoso who share the area with wild mustangs, elk, bear, and countless other wild animals. With the Sierra Blanca Mountains as a backdrop, the quaint town is a popular destination for weekend travelers. Photo: Pixabay The village has roughly 7,700 year-round resident, but in the summer months the population swells to over 30,000 people. But not all get to witness...
Orphaned Kittens and Puppies Get Second Chance At Life, Thanks To You
Shelters and rescues around the country become overwhelmed with unwanted and orphaned kittens starting early spring until late fall in a time known as “kitten season”. In addition to the influx of kittens and cats, shelters also see a rise in orphaned puppies. These newborns require a lot of extra care and must be bottle fed with special formula every couple of hours. Shelters that are already at capacity need help to save these innocent animals. Photo: Pixabay That’s where fosters and generous people like you come in....
Why The Disappearance Of North American Bats Could Mean Disaster For Humans
The bats of North America may soon be facing extinction because of an insidious disease called white-nose syndrome (WNS). The fungus-borne disease has caused native bat populations to drop by millions in recent years, potentially the worst wildlife health emergency in US history. According to the National Park Service, WNS appeared in New York in 2006, after having been brought over from Europe. WNS spread to more than half of the United States and five Canadian provinces by August 2016, leaving millions of bats dead. Millions of bats have...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Rebranding webcast, shelter data and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Now’s the time to enter your Shelter Animals Count data!This is your friendly reminder to enter your Shelter Animals Count (SAC) data! Data plays an important role in the animal welfare sector. It 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… Learn More Returning more animals home: has your...
Man Adopts An English Bulldog Only To Find That The Dog Only Understands Spanish
You never quite know what you are going to see when you watch a TikTok video. For those who are interested in seeing dog videos, however, there are endless videos to choose from. Included among the choices is a unique video from Hobbs, New Mexico where @girthbrooks1994 is showing a video of his English bulldog, Señor Snax. Snax is being given plenty of commands in English but he just doesn’t want to pay attention. Photo: TikTok/@girthbrooks1994 That is when the dog owner steps up and says that the dog was given to him for free....
Dog Comforts Street Singer After No One Would Stop To Listen
Life can be difficult when you are an aspiring artist struggling to make a living by performing on the street. Sometimes, you might get a handout that will pay for your next meal, but at other times, you just need a hug to get you from one moment to the next. That fact is clearly seen with a street artist name Anderson who is trying his best to make it as a musician. He was in Columbia performing near a busy intersection and someone started shooting a video out of a nearby apartment. Photo: YouTube/WARA RICO As Anderson sang to everyone at...
Man Dressed As ‘Batman’ Helps A Lost Dog Find His Way Home
Life can be difficult when you’re a dog living on the street. That fact is clearly evident when you look at the life of Monsieur, a dog that was picked up as a stray in Hillsborough County. He may have been living life on the street in Hillsborough County, but his life took a turn when some kind individuals stepped in to do the right thing. Photo: Wikimedia Commons At the Pet Resource Center, workers used a microchip that Monsieur had implanted to track down his owner. It seems as if his owner lived in Charlotte, North Carolina, which...
Dog Hides With Her Puppies Hoping Help Would Arrive
We sometimes hear about dogs that do amazing things but even the fact that a mother dog is willing to care for her puppies is amazing beyond belief. At times, we may even see this in action and that is what happened in Serbia. The Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac arrived on the scene to find a dog and puppies in a small cardboard box under a car. PHOTO: YOUTUBE / Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac, Serbia After the pooch went to a local shop to get some help, the shopkeepers put a box outside to care for the dog. It had been raining and they wanted...
New App Scans Dogs Noses And Reunites Them With Their Owners
Every human has a unique fingerprint and it is a good way to identify somebody and make sure that they are actually who they say they are. Then again, not everybody has their fingerprints on record, and the same is also true of dogs. Of course, I’m not talking about dog fingerprints, I’m talking about a unique pattern on their noses. IAMS is doing what it can to ensure that dogs are safe and sound by developing technology that will allow those pets to be reunited with their owners if they happen to get lost. Photo: Pixabay It all...
Dog Fails As A Guide Dog But Is Now Doing Well Sniffing COVID
I don’t think we need anyone to tell us that dogs are amazing. As a matter of fact, simply having a dog in your home for a matter of hours will prove to you that they are some of the greatest creatures ever to walk the face of the earth. It seems as if they can do almost anything but some are better suited to do one thing over another. That is the case with Buffy, who is a very friendly dog but one who didn’t do well when it came to her guide dog training. She was trained for scent detection and is now working as a service dog...
Dad Scratches His Cat’s Head With His Beard
Let’s be honest, life with cats can sometimes get a little…quirky. There is something about these felines that bring out the weird in us. Our cats are creatures of habit, and as their faithful owners, we will often indulge them and whatever they need to help them get their best night’s sleep. I have a friend who will make up the cat bed a very specific way every single night for her cat. My grandpa made up a lullaby for his cat and sang it to her every night. And yes, when she moved in with us my mom and I carried on the...
Dog Alerts Owner Of An Abandoned Newborn Baby In The Park
Some things are just meant to be, like a dog named Hel being in the right place at the right time in order to rescue an abandoned newborn baby. The little boy had been dumped in a bush beneath a pile of blankets inside a Birmingham park. Hel and his owner, Terry Walsh, had been out taking a walk when Hel led Walsh over to the blanket pile. That is when the 64-year-old Walsh heard the distinct sound of a baby crying. PHOTO: BIRMINGHAM MAIL He explained to Birmingham Live, “I think it was Hel’s gentle nudging and the heat from my...
Naughty Dog Steals A Bag Of Bread From A Bakery
Dogs are quite clever and adaptable animals. And for one bakery owner, Maria de Fátima, one sneaky pooch had become quite adept at stealing bread. The theft was captured on the bakery’s surveillance camera and shows just how smart the pup was at pulling off the caper. The dog was recorded on video scouting out the targeted bakery. First, he walks up to the storefront and peers inside, checking to see what the owner was up to. Seeing that Maria was busy helping a customer, the dog then takes his chance and quickly hurries inside...
Energetic Puppy Loves To Jump On The Trampoline
Rio is one of the most adorable puppies that we have ever seen. If you have never seen a Lurcher in action, these are very interesting animals. They are about as playful as it gets, aren’t they? Rio’s family managed to capture the adorable moment that Rio decided to enjoy some “Zoomies” around her favorite toys and it’s too adorable. The fun begins with Rio splashing around in a bucket. She plays around in it for a few seconds before darting onto the next fun adventure. Photo: YouTube/Viral Hog After her...
Fisherman Help Rescue A Heron They Find Tangled Up In A Tree
Nature is beautiful. There are so many ways to enjoy the beauty of our world. Some of life’s simplest pleasures can be found when we’re outdoors. And for one family in Brazil, their relaxing day on the water soon turned into a daring wildlife rescue operation. The family – consisting of Lara, Marcio, and Priscilla – had been fishing on the Paranaíba River, in the central Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul, when they came across a shocking sight. In the middle of the river was a wild heron that had been caught...
