The Truth About Heartworm Disease, And Why Prevention Is Always The Safest Treatment
For many dog owners, warmer months can bring both relief and fear. It’s nice to be able to let pets play outdoors without risk of getting too cold, but rising temperatures can also accelerate the transmission of an ugly and insidious parasite. Canine heartworm disease is a dangerous and life-threatening illness transmitted by mosquitos to pets all across the United States. And by the time summer arrives, it may already be spreading from southern states northward. Source: PexelsRisk of heartworm disease increases in warmer months....
The Future of Transport – A Note From Dr. J
Mar 25, 2021 As we start to see the light of normalcy return with the release of COVID vaccines, we have a little break from what has felt like back-to-back emergencies to share our plans for the future at Austin Pets Alive!. Our board of directors and executive staff have been working hard on creating and starting to implement our 2021-2023 strategic plan. This plan brings our mission sharply into focus. If you need a refresher, our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of...
Endangered Black Rhino Baby Makes Public Debut At Zoo Miami Alongside His Mother
Zoo Miami just announced some “exciting baby news” on Facebook and included adorable photos of baby and mama. A 21-year-old endangered black rhinoceros named Circe gave birth to a healthy male calf on February 24th at Zoo Miami. However, no one has seen the baby – until now. Photo: Facebook/Zoo MiamiCredit: Ron Magill The mama and baby have spent the past month out of the public eye to bond and grow. “Mother and calf have remained off exhibit since the birth where they have been kept sheltered from external stresses...
Golden Retriever Puppy Spends Her Days Cuddling With Nursing Home Residents
Dogs have a way of making us smile and comforting us when we need it most. Residents at a nursing home in Scotland, South Dakota are finding peace and joy in their new “pet” named Gracie. The 3-month-old golden retriever puppy is the newest team member at the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. She started coming to work with Pam Stewart, the social services manager, and quickly filled the role of therapy dog to residents and staff. Photo: Facebook/The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Gracie has been welcomed...
Good Flights To Southern U.S. Are Protecting Pets from Heartworm Disease And Saving Lives
Canine Heartworm disease is a dangerous and life-threatening illness transmitted by mosquitos to pets in every state within the United States. According to the FDA, Adult heartworms live in the heart, lungs, and associated blood vessels of infected pets. Untreated, heartworm can lead to lung disease, heart failure, or irreparable damage to other internal organs, and ultimately death. The FDA breaks heartworm disease into four classes: Class 1: No symptoms or mild symptoms such as an occasional cough Class 2: Mild to moderate symptoms such as...
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Are you currently subscribed to the Maddie’s Fund mailing list? If so, we want to make sure our emails are still valuable to you. In the spirit of spring cleaning, we’ve revamped our mailing list form and kindly ask that you take two minutes to update your preferences ASAP. If you’re not currently subscribed and would like to be, you can easily do so on the same page! Please note that we’ve now organized preferences by topic. Our...
Excited Greyhound Jumps Into The Air When Dad Gets Home
Dogs are very happy beings. Nothing ever seems to get them down. But they always seem to be their happiest when they are with their favorite people. Every dog owner knows just how excitable our pups can get when they see us. It doesn’t matter if we’ve been gone five hours, five days, or five minutes, our dogs will always be overjoyed to see us. Of course, there is only one thing that can make our dogs most excited to see us, and that is when they think that we are taking them for a walk. Photo: Wikimedia Commons When our dogs...
Adorable Sheep Dog Tears Apart Cardboard Box In Viral Video
Dogs are such joyful creatures. It is rare to see them have a bad day. They are also very playful, and they really enjoy themselves when it comes to playtime. But the most sincere thing about them is their ability to find entertainment in the silliest of items, like a cardboard box. Unlike cats, who like to sit inside random cardboard boxes, dogs tend to enjoy tearing them to shreds. Photo: flickr/Taro the Shiba Inu Dylan, an Old English Sheepdog, seems to have a favorite pastime of ripping up boxes. In fact, after he has torn up the box, he...
Golden Retriever Refuses To Get Out Of The Pool
For most people, pool season is whenever the weather gets warm and sunny. You can’t really go into the pool in the dead of winter, it would just be too cold. Of course, if you live somewhere with a tropical climate, pool season can be a year-round enjoyment. And for one dog living in South Florida, he seems to understand this concept quite well. Photo: PIXNIO/Marko Milivojevic As a video captured by his owner shows, this dog refuses to get out of the water, and it is quite hilarious. Someone get this little mer-dog a margarita quick...
Firefighters Save Deaf And Visually Impaired Dog From A Drainage Pipe
After two hours of working tirelessly, fire crews successfully freed a deaf and visually impaired dog that was stuck in a drainage pipe. Dogs can quickly become a part of the family and most of us dog owners do our best to make sure they’re safe and cared for. However, despite the best efforts, sometimes our furry companions manage to get themselves into dangerous and scary situations. That was the case for one dog who managed to get himself stuck in the middle of a drainage pipe. Photo: Facebook/St. Johns County Fire Rescue According...
Kristen Bell Adopted A Three-Legged Rescue Dog
Kristen Bell adopted a new dog and he’s only got three legs! Bell, the star of Frozen and The Good Place among other things, is no stranger to adopting dogs, and now she’s added one more to her family. She made the announcement on Instagram, revealing that she adopted the little pooch and named him Whiskey. Photo: Instagram/kristenanniebell According to the post, poor Whisky had been hit by a truck, which resulted in him losing his back right leg. She said, “Meet Whiskey! Before he was rescued he got in a fight with a truck...
Rescue Bird Lovingly Pets A Tiny Puppy For The First Time
Anyone who has owned birds before knows just how loving they can be. Just like dogs and pigs, birds can form strong bonds with humans and other animals. They sometimes display their affections in different ways. For one cockatoo named Sweet Pea, she showed her affection for a new friend in the sweetest way possible. When meeting a tiny puppy for the first time, the Idaho-based bird instinctually used her talons to gently stroke the little pup. Sweet Pea carefully pet the puppy, seemingly curious and caring towards the ball of fluff. Her owner...
Labrador Retrievers Keep The Top Spot In American Kennel Club’s List Of Most Popular Breeds
Dog fans across the US can all agree that our canine companions are a much-loved part of our lives, but good-natured disagreements are bound to break out when we start talking about whose is best. Now obviously, my pup Blueberry is the sweetest and smartest dog in the world, but you’re entitled to your own opinion as well! This rivalry extends to breeds, too, with enthusiasts praising their preferred type and all of the positive qualities that each has. Fortunately, we’ve got some hard numbers to add to the discussion, thanks to...
“Take Care of Them”
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 first saw Tabby Tail as he herded his family – a mama and five kittens – into the bushes by my front porch. After settling them, he came up on the porch and ate from the cat food and water kept there for ferals. He stared at me and then turned back to the bushes. I could almost hear him saying, “They need food.” I put food and water near the bushes right away....
Ms. Paloma
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 adopted Ms. Paloma a little over a month ago from our local shelter. She is very shy, very timid. She was fixed, and then we brought her home to join our family. We had issues with her and my dog of many years, Halle, getting along, but we’re working thru that issue. Then came a big blow. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY/JOSEP MONTER MARTINEZ Upon Paloma’s physical with our family vet,...
Millie
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 broke up with my boyfriend and lost my beloved Labrador in the ‘divorce.’ I was heartbroken and knew I needed another dog. I found Millie on Pet Rescue! I called Pet Rescue and was transferred to Koolie Rescue who had Millie. I’d never even heard of Koolies. Kerrie from Koolie Rescue had just been part of a raid on an illegal, shameful and horrible puppy farm in South...
Loki, The Gentle Mischievous Pittie
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! As an animal control officer in 2009, I was patrolling a local park when I came across a cardboard box left on a picnic table. As I approached the box, I could hear small shallow whimpering. I opened the box and to my horror found eight frail little bodies inside. The puppies were cold, scared, malnourished and confused – and wet and shivering. I immediately grabbed the box and...
Two Baby Hummingbirds, The Size Of Jelly Beans, Rescued By California Humane Society
Animal rescues commonly save dogs, cats and farm animals, but on occasion save wild birds. California’s SPCA Monterey County recently took in one of their smallest rescues ever… two hummingbird nestlings the size of jelly beans. Hummingbirds are one of the smallest birds, measuring just 3-5″, and are constantly in motion. They get their names from the humming noise their wings make as they beat together up to 55 times a second. Photo: Pixabay Due to their small size, their nests are only 1.5″ in diameter and the...
Dementia Patient in Serious Distress After Someone Stole Her Dog from Her Front Porch
A 71-year-old woman with dementia living in Uptown New Orleans is anxious and miserable after a cruel stranger dognapped her beloved pooch from practically right under her nose. Dianne Ramsey is accompanied by her 15-year-old Yorkie, Sasha, nearly wherever she goes. The pair have spent countless hours sitting on the front porch together, and the elderly woman depends on the dog to help her cope with day-to-day activities. “She stays under my foot,” says Dianne. “She follows me, we follow each other.” Photo:...
Montana Governor Traps and Kills Yellowstone Wolf And Is Let Off With Written Warning
Just a few weeks after taking office, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte violated state hunting regulations when he trapped and killed a wolf near Yellowstone National Park. On February 15, Gianforte trapped and shot a radio-collared black wolf near the park. The wolf known at “1155” was between 6 and 7 years old according to Morgan Warthin, spokesperson for Yellowstone National Park. Photo: Pixabay The wolf was trapped and shot 10 miles outside of the park on a ranch owned by a Sinclair Broadcasting Group executive, states the...
