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...
How managing your dog or cat’s emotional state takes the stress out of vet visits
Seeing the veterinarian on a regular basis is a necessary part of being an animal parent. Recognizing and managing your dog or cat’s emotional state and primary needs can help take the stress out of vet visits. Dogs and cats experience varying “moods” or emotional states that can shift instantly in response to different circumstances or environments. If their primary emotional needs are not recognized and managed, stress levels increase. This is why so many dogs and cats become agitated or anxious during vet visits....
