Breaking: Plant-Based Diets for Dogs Are Healthy!
“Properly formulated plant-based diets for dogs are healthy, studies show, because “dogs have nutrient requirements, not ingredient requirements,” and a revolutionary commercial diet is making it easy for pet parents to choose plant-based. For a long time, the idea that dogs should eat a primitive diet mimicking that of their carnivorous wolf ancestors has dominated canine nutrition. But the truth is that modern dogs aren’t wolves—they’re dogs and omnivores. What’s more, recent studies demonstrate...
Little Gray Kitten Crashes a Family’s Walk with Their Dog
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 fall day, we went to a trail near the local humane society to walk our dog. Hopping out of the Jeep, I spotted two of the biggest blue eyes peeking out of the brush. When I walked over, this little grey cat ran away. It’s then I noticed he was nearly bald from his armpits down. A sunny day brought many dog walkers, and I could not find this little thing again. CAT. PHOTO:...
Self-Proclaimed Dog Person Takes in Cat Whose Owner Died
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! Cleocatra officially became mine almost a year and half after I met her. When her owner died, the family couldn’t keep her, and my friend’s family, who didn’t really want her, took her in. When I told them I thought she was gorgeous, they begged me to take her. I couldn’t because of living situations. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PETER KRAAYVANGER However, eight months...
Coughing, Sneezing Kitten with Bubbles Coming Out of Her Nose Wins Over Potential Adopters
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 moving in together, my boyfriend and I immediately started thinking about adopting a cat. I looked online at many shelters in the Boston area. One day, I finished work early and I just had this feeling: I needed to go look for a cat right meow! I went to the only shelter that was nearby, downtown. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / José Paulo Vasconcelos When I walked in, I was...
Wildlife Heroes Use Cunning Disguise to Save Orphaned Kit from the Brink
In a unique wildlife rescue operation, staff at the Richmond Wildlife Center in Virginia have turned to an unusual method to ensure the health and future independence of an orphaned red fox kit. By donning a fox mask while interacting with the kit, they aim to prevent the young animal from becoming overly familiar with humans. The decision to use a fox mask stems from the critical need to avoid imprinting or habituation to humans, which can severely impact an animal’s ability to survive in the wild, Business Insider reports. This...
Can Dogs Eat Peanut Butter? Is It Good For Them? Vet-Reviewed Health Facts
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead If you are a dog owner, you are probably aware of how often peanut butter is recommended for dogs to eat. Many dogs find the taste of peanut butter irresistible, so it has multiple uses aside from being a tasty treat. Since peanut butter has become so popular for dogs to eat, you probably can’t help but wonder if it is good for them. Surely something so highly recommended can’t be bad...
Meet Shelter Pets Who Are Ready For Their Luck To Change On This Month’s Flight to Freedom
The luck of over 40 shelter pets at overcrowded shelters in Alabama and Louisiana is about to change. Many of the dogs and cats arrived as strays or were surrendered by their owners who could no longer care for them. For countless days they have been patiently waiting for someone to pick them. Sadly, animal shelters across the country are seeing an increase in animal intakes and a decrease in adopters. Dogs and cats are spending more time in shelters, and some are at risk of euthanasia due to lack of space and loving homes. That is why we...
Labernard (St Bernard Lab Mixed Dog Breed) Info, Pictures, Care & More
Click Below to Skip Ahead A Labernard is a Labrador Retriever mixed with a St. Bernard. Some people call this designer breed a Bernador, but that can get a little tricky since the term can also refer to a Labrador that’s mixed with a Bernese Mountain Dog. Since St. Bernards and Labrador Retrievers are both friendly, family-oriented dogs, you can expect this mix to be terrific with children, low-key, and ready to call you their new best friend. Breed Overview Height: 21–30 inches Weight: 55–180 pounds Lifespan: 8–14...
7 Ways You’re Contributing to Your Dog’s Behavioral Issues
Are you unintentionally making your dog’s behavioral challenges worse? From inconsistent rules to involuntary reinforcement of bad habits, this article looks at the seven everyday actions that hinder a dog’s positive behavioral progress. Understanding the ways you might inadvertently contribute to your dog’s behavioral issues is essential for raising a well-adjusted canine companion. By embracing a consistent training practice, prioritizing socialization and mental stimulation, recognizing the influence of health and...
Benadryl for Dogs – Is It Safe?
There’s nothing quite like sad puppy eyes to tug at the heartstrings. Said puppy eyes cause even more stress if they are caused by something more than just desire for that piece of cheese you’re munching on! Our furry friends are everything to us, and when they clearly aren’t feeling their best, it’s natural to want to help them feel better fast. But what if the doggie medicine cabinet is bare, and all you have is that bottle of Benadryl you keep for allergies? Is there a safe Benadryl dosage for dogs? Or should you...
Fatal Flaws in DNA Tests Risks Pet Lives in an Unregulated Industry
Prompting an investigation that has both baffled and concerned the public, pet DNA testing company DNA My Dog mistakenly identified human DNA samples as belonging to various dog breeds, and doubled down on the claim when confronted with the facts. This incident has raised questions about the reliability of pet DNA testing services and the science behind them. Photo: PexelsPet DNA testing lacks rigorous standards that other animal services are subject to. Concerning DNA Test Results The sequence of events began when Christina Hager, a reporter...
Register now for My Dog Is My Home’s Co-Sheltering Conference
Maddie’s Fund® is a proud sponsor of My Dog Is My Home’s Co-Sheltering Conference 2024: Together We Thrive. Taking place virtually from March 26-28, this year’s conference aims to create a space where advocates, providers, policy makers, and people with lived experience can work hand in hand to redefine the landscape of care and transform pathways to housing for people and animals together. You can view the lineup of over 50 speakers. Register today and be a part of the powerful movement driving systemic shifts to...
Street Cat Shies Away From Help for Two Years Before Finding the Right Person
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! Of the three rescue cats I have, Linus needed me the most. He was one of my foster cats. The person who ran the rescue organization had been seeing him on and off in the North Philadelphia area for over two years. He was so sick that he wouldn’t let her get anywhere near him until she had been feeding him for years and putting Lysine in his food to help his goopy eyes from...
Rise in Youth Sharing Slingshot Animal Torture on WhatsApp Sparks Outrage
In recent incidents across the UK, children and teenagers have been reported using slingshots and catapults to harm and kill animals, an alarming trend that has drawn attention from law enforcement and animal welfare groups alike. This wave of cruelty, involving everything from wild birds to squirrels and even larger animals like deer, has been accompanied by the disturbing practice of sharing graphic images of the abuse on social media platforms such as WhatsApp and Instagram. Photo: PexelsCatapult groups on WhatsApp consist of hundreds of...
How Cicada Urination Habits Can Shape Our Future and the Planet’s Survival
Cicadas, those ubiquitous heralds of summer, are not just known for their symphonic choruses. A recent study by researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology has cast a spotlight on a less melodious, yet fascinating aspect of these insects: their unique method of urination. Unlike many insects that expel waste in droplets, cicadas emit powerful jets of urine, challenging longstanding beliefs in fluid dynamics and offering potential insights for technological advancements and ecological studies. Photo: PexelsCicadas belong to the family...
Stressed Pets at New Orleans Shelter Take Comfort in Donated Toys & Treats
Shelter life is tough. Many dogs and cats arrive at the shelter afraid and stressed out by the unfamiliar sights and sounds. While shelters do their best to find them loving homes as soon as possible, many remain at the shelter for weeks and sometimes months. Thanks to your generous donations, homeless dogs and cats at Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) received much-needed enrichment toys, treats, and supplies through Greater Good Charities’ GOODS program. Photo: Animal Rescue New Orleans Basic supplies like buckets and slip leads were...
Shelter Dog with Severe Kidney Infection Needs Your Help to Heal
Meet Jinx. The two-year-old terrier mix was found as a stray and brought to a local shelter in Arizona. Due to overcrowding at the shelter and a decrease in adopters, she was at risk of euthanasia. Cherished Tails Senior Sanctuary (CTSS) took her in to give her the second chance she deserves. She went to live with a foster family who had to rush her to the emergency animal hospital just 10 days later. Photo: Cherished Tails Senior Sanctuary The rescue shared with us, “Her kidney numbers were off the charts and the vet staff were...
Handyman Discovers Nearly 80 Starving, Neglected Cats In Foreclosed Home
In a startling discovery in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, nearly 80 cats were found in deplorable conditions inside a foreclosed home. This incident has ignited a massive community response and highlighted the challenges faced by rescue organizations in managing such crises. Photo: PexelsNearly 80 cats were found in a foreclosed home in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. A Handyman’s Unexpected Find Matt Lennander, a handyman tasked with renovating the foreclosed property, was taken aback by the situation. Initially alerted by a cleaner, he found the...
Bonded Sisters Get Split Up, Only to Find Each Other Months Later
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 was in the vet’s office in Connecticut with my cat Tigger in June 2010 when I met Molly and Misty (sisters) that had been found outside a barn. They were not feral, and Molly the yellow tabby had a litter of kittens that had been adopted. Misty was curled up in the bottom of the two-story cage. Unfortunately, my Tigger had not been eating and was diagnosed with an aggressive tumor...
Endangered Mexican Wolf Population Continues to Grow, Thanks in Part to Fostered Pups
The Mexican wolf, an endangered gray wolf subspecies that was once found across the Southwest, was nearly wiped out by the late 1970s due to conflict with livestock. After it was listed under the Endangered Species Act when the population had dwindled to just seven wolves, Mexico and the United States teamed up on a captive breeding program, which began reintroductions in 1998. The latest population estimates show the recovery effort continues to go well. Earlier this month, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) released its...
