Cat Saves the Day When Her Home is Being Burglarized
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! “Your cottage is being burgled!” announced my shocked landlady over the telephone. My first thought was: “My cats! Please let them be safe!” PHOTO: PIXABAY / AKBAR NEMATI I screamed home from work to my gorgeous cottage nestled on my landlady’s large property, terrified at what I would find. I walked into my home to find it in a shambles, with my belongings...
‘I Didn’t Understand What He Wanted’: Stray Kitten Keeps Asking to Be Let Into Stranger’s Home
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! The story of Groucho and me started when I moved from my hometown and started a new life. It was about six years ago. Groucho was one of the kittens left by their mother in my beautiful yard. PHOTO: PIXABAY / DIM HOU I never had a cat before, I had never been close to a cat before, and at the time, I couldn’t afford to have any pets. I was just starting my own life. Groucho and his...
Terrified Breeding Dog Discarded By Owners, Makes a Transformation After Finding Safe Home
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! She appeared on the pathway in front of my dog Jack and me, on a dark and rainy night while we walked in a local country park. As we approached her, I was struck by how bad she smelled. PHOTO: PIXABAY / VIVEKA ROSIN I stroked her and stood looking around for an owner. There wasn’t one, so I turned on my flashlight and immediately saw that she was in a dreadful state. She was filthy...
Zonli Pet Cooling Mat Review 2024: An Expert’s Breakdown
Click to Skip Ahead Our Final Verdict We give the Pet Cooling Mat a rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars. Quality: 5/5 Variety: 4.8/5 Materials: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Nothing says summer like intense heat, and it can be hard to keep your pet cool when the temperature rises. A cooling mat is one of the many ways to keep your pet cool. Cooling mats are great alternatives to dog pools, fans, and ice cubes, and many mats are low-maintenance and easy to use. Among the many styles and brands of cooling pads on the market is Zonli’s Pet Cooling Mat. Zonli is...
Hundeo Dog Training App Review 2024: An Expert’s Breakdown
Click to Skip Ahead Our Final Verdict We give Hundeo a rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars. Quality: 5/5 Variety: 5/5 User Friendliness: 4.9/5 Value: 5/5 Nowadays, having a dog training app on your smartphone isn’t particularly unique. But an app that takes a fully holistic approach to dog rearing and care… that sure is! This is where Hundeo steps in to provide a slew of knowledge in all facets of pet care at the palm of your hand, on-demand, on your schedule. As someone who also focuses greatly on raising and caring for my dog to the...
Ukraine Cat Scared Off By Bombs During Evacuation Reunites With Family
Heroic volunteers in Ukraine are determined to help as many people and pets as possible escape dangerous areas that are being continually bombed. With your support, we are providing funds to help evacuate and care for pets rescued from the frontlines. Greater Good Charities’ partner, United for Animals (UfA), shared with us a heartwarming reunion between a lost cat and his worried family. The orange cat was terrified by the bombings near his home and ran away as the family was trying to evacuate the area. Photo: United for Animals While...
Three-Legged Shelter Dog Who Beat Cancer Finally Finds Loving Home
There is one day that all shelter pets look forward to – adoption day. Some have to wait weeks, months, or even years to find their special someone. The wait for Humane Society of Broward County’s “biggest underdog” is over. Tina has been through a lot. The 7-year-old dog arrived at the shelter over six months ago with an invasive form of cancer in one of her hind legs. Thanks to a medical foster and generous donors, the leg was amputated to save her life. @humanebroward Oh sweet Tina Entering her golden years of life,...
How to Store Your Dog or Cat’s Food to Prevent Contamination
Spoiled or contaminated food can be a source of illness for your dog or cat, so proper food storage is essential for her health. Keeping your dog or cat’s food safe and fresh is crucial for her overall health and well-being. Food that’s gone off can cause serious illness, so it’s important to store it properly to avoid spoilage and contamination. Understanding the Risks Improperly stored food can become a breeding ground for bacteria, mold, and other contaminants. Ingesting spoiled or contaminated food can lead...
Why Do Small Dogs Live Longer? Vet-Approved Lifespan Explanation
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Big animals tend to live longer than small ones. Think of an African elephant, averaging 60 years in the wild versus a lowly deer mouse that is lucky to live only 1 to 2 years. However, we can cast all of this aside when it comes to the lifespans of dogs. Our canine companions are diverse, ranging from the tiny Chihuahua to the massive Mastiff. Research has confirmed that small dogs live longer than large pups. While...
Two Weeks After Adopting New Cat, Newlyweds Learn He’s Seriously Ill
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! My husband and I got married last summer. We had been thinking about getting a cat, so the day after our wedding, we went to our local humane society just to “look.” PHOTO: PIXABAY / VBLOCK I had my sights set on a particular cat but my husband noticed a male cat that he liked, so we took the cat into one of the rooms to play with him. We had an instant connection with this...
