A discussion on veterinary access to care with Dr. Blackwell
Dr. Michael Blackwell knew he had a mission while working at Young-Williams Animal Center, the largest animal shelter in East Tennessee. There was a growing number of Americans who were struggling to acquire necessary services due to the 2008 recession, and veterinary medicine was one of them. Flash forward to today, Covid-19 has amplified the need for more accessible veterinary care, exacerbating the problem at hand. Dr. Blackwell discussed all things access to care, as well as his current project, AlignCare, on a recent Community...
Washington Couple Shocked When Missing Cat Turns Up 2,500 Miles Away In Alaska
Panda, a tuxedo cat living in Washington state, has always loved to travel, according to owners Josh and Christina Clevenger. But until the time their cat disappeared and turned up weeks later in Alaska, their adventurous feline had always kept his daily excursions much closer to home. “Honestly, it’s pure luck that we have him,” the relieved couple told KIRO7. “Not everyone can say their cat traveled to Alaska and was found.” Photo: Facebook/Christina Clevenger Panda’s journey began several weeks earlier,...
Officers Free Frightened Dog Who Got Stuck Between Fence And Cement Wall
People often find themselves “caught between a rock and a hard place,” although usually just in a figurative way. But when a Colorado dog found himself trapped between a fence and a cement wall, the unlucky pup proved this idiom can literally apply to man’s best friend, too. Fortunately, a neighbor noticed the Rottweiler’s predicament and called animal control, then tried to comfort the frightened dog while they waited for help to arrive. Photo: Facebook/ Denver Animal Shelter “The poor pup was stuck and scared,...
Animal Rescue Pleads ‘Snip The Straps’ On Disposable Face Masks After Hundreds Of Wild Animals Become Entangled In Them
Countries around the world were eliminating single-use plastics and slowly starting to reduce plastic pollution, but it all went out the window when the global pandemic hit. 8 million tons of plastic enter our oceans every year, killing thousands of animals, but with the recent surge in single-use personal protective equipment (PPE) the situation just got worse. While disposable face masks are meant to keep humans safe, they can be lethal to wildlife. A seagull was found in the UK with a disposable mask wrapped tightly around its legs....
People Are Heading To The Polls To Vote With Their Pets In Mind, Study Finds
As people mail their ballots or head to the polls to vote, they are doing so with their pets in mind. While most of us would agree that a dog or cat would make a purrfect president, we can vote for the candidate that would be best for ourselves and our pets. Banfield Pet Hospital discovered in a recent survey that 65% of pet owners are considering how issues will impact their pets in the future as they vote in this year’s presidential election. Pixabay The online survey conducted on 1,000 U.S. dog and cat owners found that the...
Abbie Loves To Play! She’s Looking For A Forever Home After A Year As A Shelter Pet
Abbie has spent more than half her life at the Quad City Animal Welfare Center in Milan, Illinois. She’s still looking for her forever home and, according to the shelter, would make a great furry friend in almost any setting. Abbie “loves to play games” and is the “perfect companion for an active cat,” the shelter reports. “One playful cat, one person to give her food, one person to buy her toys and one big window for her to sunbathe in!” reads Abbie’s description. Source: Facebook/Quad City...
Luna Arrived At The Shelter With A Litter, Now She Needs A Forever Home
Luna, a female Staffordshire mix, was brought to the Jackson County Animal Shelter with a litter of puppies, MLive reports. All her puppies have been adopted out, but Luna still needs a home. “We have a THIEF in our midst!” the Jackson County Animal Shelter – Michigan posted to Facebook. “Luna STOLE all of our hearts! You just have to meet her to appreciate how special she is! ❤️🐶❤️ Loving, happy, beautiful, barely one year old, itty bitty pitty.” Luna is well-trained and...
Wings Of Rescue Saves Dozens Of Adoptable Pets From Hurricane Delta
They landed at El Cajon’s Gillespie Field in San Diego after getting out of the way of Hurricane Delta in Louisiana. Nola, Gumbo, Saint and others. Close to 90 dogs saved from the storm by Wings of Rescue. Now being looked after by the San Diego County Department of Animal Services, the San Diego Humane Society, Rancho Coastal Humane Society, the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility and the Labradors and Friends rescue group, some the dogs are looking for new homes. This is the second Wings of Rescue mission to bring adoptable pets to San...
Smiling Puppy Can’t Help But Fall Asleep While Sitting Up
When it hits you, it hits you. Sometimes the thought of a nice nap is all it takes to nod off into dreamland. And thot goes double for sleepy young puppies. Just ask this Golden Retriever. This pup is so tired, he begins falling asleep while sitting straight up. And this video is so adorable, it’s been seen more than 80,000 times since it was first posted to the account, Instagram/retrieverloverz. This dog is happy enough to let a smile sho. He’s getting pets, after all. But it’s too much to withstand the pull of sleepiness....
Loyal Dog Walks 62 Miles To Find Her Beloved Family
When a family’s house was being remodeled in China, they left their beloved golden retriever, Ping An, with a friend while the renovations progressed. They probably thought they were doing their beloved pup a favor, because home renovations can be loud and scary. But Ping An didn’t understand why she’d been separated from her humans, and after 4 months away, decided to escape and find her own family. Ping An’s family was devastated when they found out their dog had gone missing and did everything they could to locate...
