Amazing Albino Animals That You Have To See To Believe
What Are Albino Animals and What Causes Albinism? Albino animals have a congenital disease that cause them to look a little bit different than we’re used to. According to the National Geographic, “Albinism occurs when an individual inherits one or more mutated genes from both parents that interfere with the body’s production of melanin, the main pigment that determines the color of skin, fur, and eyes.” Without melanin, albino animals have white fur or skin, and often red or light blue eyes. Photo: Pixabay What Are The...
70 Dogs Have Died And 80 More Sick After Eating Pet Food With High Levels Of Aflatoxin, Recall Expanded
Midwestern Pet Foods just announced it’s expanding their recall to over 1000 lots of dog and cat food due to possible fatal levels of aflatoxin. On December 30, 2020, the company announced a recall of three varieties of Sportmix dog foods and cat food after 28 dogs died after eating the contaminated food. The pet food company issued an expansion of the original recall on January, 11, after 42 more dogs died and dozens more fell ill after eating the company’s product. Photo: Pixabay Missouri Department of Agriculture tested...
Owners Have Dog’s Eyes Removed Rather Than Treat Infection, Dump Him At Shelter Afterwards
Most people would easily say that they do whatever they can to care for their dog, regardless of whether it is feeding them, giving them a good place to sleep, or taking care of their medical needs. Every once in a while, however, we hear about somebody who falls short of the mark and that is what happened in Rancho Santa Fe, California last month. A dog named Louis, a three-year-old lab and shepherd mix, was taken to the Helen Woodward Animal Center. He had been given up by his former owners and it was for an unbelievable reason. Louis had...
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Investigating Harassment Of Florida Manatee Found With ‘Trump’ Etched On Its Back
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating the “disturbing” defacement of a Florida manatee. A local woman discovered the manatee swimming in Homosassa River in Citrus County, Florida, with the word “Trump” etched in algae on its back. Hailey Warrington, who operates a family boat charter in the area, spotted a group of manatees on a tour and started to take photos and video footage when she noticed the etching. “We don’t typically see manatees harassed like that,” she told Herald-Tribune....
51-Year-Old Husband And Father Survives COVID-19 After Being Ventilated Twice
Rick Jones is excited to be home after enduring COVID-9 for two months. His dog is happy to have him home, too. Jones, 51, was twice placed on a ventilator while suffering from coronavirus disease. The Norton Shores, Michigan, resident endured what few even survive, and emerged with a new outlook on life. It started out as a high fever and chills, but soon Jones was having trouble breathing. Before long, he was taken to Mercy Health Muskegon. “He’s one of the types of COVID patients that you don’t expect to get sick really...
Register now for the No Place Like Home Challenge!
Lost animals know there really is no place like home. That’s why ten national organizations are collaborating to bring you the very first Return to Home grant opportunity (traditionally known as “Return to Owner”) with the No Place Like Home Challenge! The goal of the Challenge is to make Return to Home (RTH) part of your culture. We know it doesn’t happen overnight, but small steps lead to BIG results. A simple microchipping campaign can go a long way in getting lost pets back to their owners. Learn...
Skittish and Scared Pup Finds Her Confidence in Foster Home
This story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! At about 4-years-old, Fauna was likely living as a stray dog for quite some time. When she was picked up by a county animal control organization, the staff said she was shut down and terrified of life in general. On a routine transfer trip, SICSA...
Shelter Community Comes Together to Cover Medical Costs So Cat Can Find Forever Home
This story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! Soon after Paws4ever rescued Pria from a crowded county shelter, we found out that she had stage 3/4 kidney disease, a chronic upper respiratory infection, and arthritis. Paws4ever took her to the vet regularly for bloodwork, exams, and medication...
UK Veterinarians Want Compulsory Spaying And Neutering Of Cats And Dogs To Stop Overbreeding
Pet owners around the world are encouraged to spay and neuter their dogs and cats to prevent unwanted pregnancies, overbreeding, and lower the risk of certain cancers and infections. But some UK veterinarians believe it may be time to make it a law. A study of 100 veterinary surgeries conducted by Direct Line Pet Insurance found that 82% of veterinarians in the UK believe the spaying and neutering of cats and dogs should be compulsory unless the owner is a registered breeder. Pixabay Commercial licensed breeders by law are only able to breed...
Rescue Cat Who Shut Down at Shelter, Opens Up in New Forever Home
Cinnamon’s story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! Cinnamon is a striking, medium-haired tortie of 6 years old. She was living outdoors in South Florida for many years. Cinnamon always sought attention from her feeders, so they eventually decided it was time to rescue her. She was then...
