Pet Winter Safety: 9 Ways To Help Dogs & Cats Survive America’s Coldest Weather In Decades
Winter isn’t an easy season for animals, especially those who lack a forever home. But this winter has been even more challenging than most – particularly in Texas, where millions of people and animals were stranded without power or heat in the freezing cold. Now the lights are back on, but many Americans are still struggling to process our coldest winter in decades. Here are 9 simple ways to keep your pets healthy and safe until warmer weather arrives. 1. How Cold Is Too Cold For Dogs? Photo: Flickr/misuk Our pet may have fur...
Miley Cyrus Is ‘Head Over Heels In Love’ With New Rescue Pit Bull Named Angel
Miley Cyrus opens her heart and home to another pit bull two months after the death of her beloved pit mix Mary Jane. She shared the happy news on Instagram welcoming the new dog named Angel to the family. The post featured images of Angel already napping alongside Cyrus’ other rescue dogs and living up to her name. The 28-year-old songwriter quoted some lyrics from one of her songs before introducing the rescue pit bull to her fans. “I thought I lost you when you ran away to try & find me. I thought I’d never see your...
Goldfish With Buoyancy Issues Saved After Rescuers Fitted Him With A Tiny Handmade Lifejacket
One little goldfish was stuck upside-down at the bottom of her tank due to a buoyancy issue. However, her luck turned for the better when a rescue stepped in and fitted the little fish with a custom lifejacket that would allow her to swim right-side up. The goldish suffered from a condition known as swim bladder, according to the Daily Mail. The owners of the goldfish were told that the swim bladder was untreatable and the little fish would be stuck upside-down at the bottom of her tank for the rest of her life. Naturally, the goldfish owners...
Cat That Went Missing For 15 Years Is Reunited With Her Owner
After missing for 15 years, a cat has been reunited with her owner. Charles adopted Brandy when she was just 2 months old. Unfortunately, shortly after her adoption, Brandy went missing. The little cat hadn’t been seen since 2005 and Charles had long lost hope of ever seeing her again. However, 15 years after Brandy went missing Charles received the call he thought was never coming. The Los Angeles County animal shelter in Palmdale found Brandy about 30 minutes from where Charles lives. When they scanned Brandy for a microchip, they...
The Determined Kitty, Inky
This story was originally shared TheAnimalRescueSite.GreaterGood.com. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! I remember getting Inky and her sister, Princess in 2008 from the humane society. I was filled with joy that we were not getting one kitten, but two! We already had two cats (Kitty and Oreo) at home so we knew how to properly care for cats. The kitties had spent their first night in my sister’s room and had spent the entire night wrestling and jumping around. Everything...
Wisconsin Hunters Kill 178 Gray Wolves In 72 Hours
It took less than 72 hours for hunters in Wisconsin to kill 178 gray wolves, animals once considered endangered. The final death toll was 59 more than the state’s target of 119. According to the Star Tribune, Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources officials announced just two days into the season that the hunt would end early because so many animals had been killed in the first two days. Hunters and trappers exceeded their target in all six of the state’s management zones by the time the season was closed. Initially,...
“Pet” Tiger Cub Found Outside During Texas’ Deep Freeze Gets New Home At Wildlife Sanctuary
A catastrophic winter storm recently swept across Texas leaving millions without power amid below-freezing temperatures. Countless animals needed to be rescued from the cold, including a six-month-old “pet” tiger. Bexar County Sheriff’s Office received many calls about animals left out in the harsh conditions and urged residents to keep their pets warm by bringing them inside. “If it is too cold for you to be outside, it is probably too cold for your pets! Please bring pets indoors and keep them safe and warm,”...
COLD WEATHER BLAST – What We Need and How We Can Help
Mar 01, 2021 If you haven’t read the latest on our response, daily stories are available on our social media and here. 1. Donate to help us today as we work around the clock to protect animals affected by the unprecedented cold. 2. Donate supplies/support to help. We are currently asking for the following items and support. If you can help, please email [email protected] or come to our Town Lake shelter (1156 W Cesar Chavez). Supplies should be left in front of the Building B gate. *=priority items Supplies/support needed:–...
Rare Mekong River Irrawaddy Dolphins Are Nearly Extinct, But There Is Hope
The small freshwater Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphins are noted for their uniquely shaped round heads and short dorsal fins. They are like no other dolphin on Earth, and could soon be extinct. In fact, only about 89 of these animals remain alive, living in an 118-mile stretch of the Mekong River between Cambodia and Laos. Though their entire species is contained in a single pinpoint on a map of the world, these dolphins are still facing threats from human activity. Source: Adobe Stock/isuaneyeIrrawaddy dolphins are found in the Mekong River...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Lost and found webpage must-haves, online apprenticeships and more!
Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. A special shout-out to all of the No Place Like Home Challenge participants as we officially kick off the Challenge today! Be sure to follow #NPLHC and #GetLostPetsHome all throughout the month of March. Coming Soon! Maddie’s® University Spring Catalog: Online ApprenticeshipsWe have three brand new online apprenticeships for spring! Each apprenticeship is four weeks long and is made up of a combination of self-paced learning and four...
People Are Sharing Pictures Of Snakes Wearing Hats And It’s Too Adorable
Snakes are not inherently cuddly. In fact, there is nothing immediately charming about snakes. Perhaps it’s a lack of fur or the flicking tongue, but for the most part, snakes are a bit scary. But then you throw a hat on them and they suddenly become so endearing to look at. To be honest, going through some of the pictures on social media makes me less apprehensive about snakes – but only if they’re wearing a hat. The headwear is key because there is something so cute and charming about a snake in a hat. And below, are so...
People Are Putting Out A Separate Laptop For Their Cat To Lay On While Working From Home
Every cat owner knows there is one thing that a cat can never resist: sitting on a keyboard when you’re working. Whether you’re working on a laptop or a desktop there is something about you being hard at work that a cat cannot seem to resist. Even when you try to do it quietly and in secret, it’s like they’ve got a radar for when you’re on your computer. Photo: Wikimedia Commons And for cat owners, it can be a challenge trying to work around your adorable little feline who suddenly craves all the attention in the...
Artist Creates Comics That Accurately Depict Life With Pets
There is something quite unique about living with pets. Everyday is an adventure and a lesson in unconditional love. It can sometimes be hard to describe to non-pet owners the exact amount of joy that they bring to our lives, but there is one artist who is illustrating the adorable day-to-day moments of living with pets. Billie is an artist as well as the proud fur mama to both a cat and a dog. As an artist she uses her skills to illustrate life with her pets, and she’s complied them all into a very touching and very realistic comic...
Cat Receives A Complaint Letter From HR For Disrupting His Parents Who Work From Home
2020 was a historic year for many reasons. But perhaps one of the biggest headlines to come out of 2020 was the COVID-19 pandemic which saw many of us have to adjust to a life spent mostly indoors in our homes. Personally, I love working from home. It has many upsides for many people – mostly getting to spend time with loved ones, including our furry family members. And while working from home with pets can be a blessing, it can also be a curse when you’re trying to get work done but they just won’t leave you alone. Every...
Dog Follows The Kids To School And Ends Up In The Principal’s Office
Dogs have an unwavering loyalty to their families. This is one of their many fine attributes, and one of the reasons why they are often referred to as being “man’s best friend.” But sometimes, their loyalty can get them into trouble. For one Labradoodle, he ended up getting sent to the principal’s office because of it! Sandy has been with Karen Manthey’s family since puppyhood. Because of this, he has a very deep sense of love and loyalty for all members of his family, particularly the Manthey children. Photo:...
Bernese Mountain Dog And Otter Are Best Friends That Do Everything Together
The world is made up of all kinds of adorable animal friendships. But perhaps one of our favorites happens to be Heidy and Loulou. Heidy is a Bernese Mountain Dog, and her best friend happens to be an adorable little otter named Loulou. In a very precious video, the two are seen playing together and it just melts our hearts! Their behavior in the video is pretty standard of their friendship. Heidy and Loulou love to play around and chase one another – that is until Loulou has had her fill and jumps back into the river. Photo:...
Couple Opens A Food Truck Just For Dogs
Food trucks are a fun dining experience. And they’re not just enjoyable for humans, dogs can also enjoy a tasty treat or two thanks to Woofbowl. Woofbowl is a food truck that caters entirely to dogs. And the best part is these doggie foods are totally organic and non-GMO, plus they are free from preservatives or artificial flavors. But perhaps the coolest thing about these foods – which are also high in protein – is that they look exactly like replicas of human food, only they’ve been tailored to meet a dog’s...
Cat Becomes Insta-Famous For His Stunning Green Eyes
All cats are beautiful creatures. But there are some who have taken to social media to show off their natural beauty and become much-loved pet-fluencers. Of these pet-fluencers is the stunning Pickley. The three-year-old Russian Blue has gained lots of followers and admirers for his strikingly green eyes. Photo: Instagram/pickley_the_cat Pickley first caught people’s interest after an appearance on ESPN when he was shown to have quite the athletic ability when a slow-motion video of him jumping after a toy was played for the audience....
Dog Born With ‘Swimmer Puppy Syndrome’ Miraculously Learns To Walk
Life started out as quite the uphill battle for a little Boston Terrier named Mick. He was born with Swimmer Puppy Syndrome, a condition that is also called flat-pup syndrome. The occurrence isn’t common, but it can occur in some dogs, as well as cats. It is usually noticeable in animals just a few weeks after being born. SPS is a developmental deformity that will lead to the suffering animal’s limbs becoming twisted outward as they grow, meaning that they are unable to walk or even stand up. Instead, they’re in a sort of...
10 Dog Breeds That Live The Longest
We do what we can to provide a happy and healthy life for our pet dogs. After all, we want them to be with us for a very long time. It turns out, there is something you can do that may help your pet to live longer; choosing the breed of dog that lives the longest. The 10 dog breeds in the list below have the longest lifespans on average. Although there are some larger dogs in the mix, most of the dogs are smaller because they tend to live the longest. These are average numbers, so just keep that in mind. New Guinea Singing Dog – 18-year...
