Eco-Friendly Options for Your Dog or Cat’s Remains
Losing a beloved dog or cat is the most difficult part of being an animal parent. Exploring eco-friendly options for her remains can help lighten the burden on you and the planet. No one wants to think about the day they have to say goodbye to a beloved dog or cat. But planning ahead by considering the various options available for your companion’s remains can help make life a little bit easier when the time comes. This article focuses on eco-friendly alternatives that are easier on the environment than conventional burial or cremation....
Deadly Invasion Unleashed in Florida — Pets at Risk from Toxic Toad Menace
Florida is currently grappling with an ecological crisis that poses a significant threat to pet safety. The invasion of bufo toads, also known as cane toads or giant marine toads, has become a pressing concern for pet owners across the state. These amphibians carry a potent toxin that can be fatal to pets, particularly dogs, if ingested. Photo: PexelsBufo toads in Florida secrete a lethal toxin harmful to pets. Understanding the Bufo Toad Threat Bufo toads secrete a milky toxin that is harmful to pets, reports USA Today. When a pet, such as a...
Man Opens His Apartment to Stray Cat, Who Proceeds to Give Birth to Kittens in His Bed
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! So it was mid-August, and I’d just moved into a new apartment in Brooklyn with a few weeks to chill before starting grad school. Sitting on the front stoop one evening, this gnarly bag of bones of a tabby came up to me and accepted a few pets before darting off. PHOTO: ANTHONY SIMONE The following evening, I was sitting on the stoop again, and she came back and this time was all...
Cat Escapes From Carrier on the Way to the Vet, But Months-Long Search Has Happy Ending
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 October day, I decided to become one of those “Sunday Afternoon Drivers” and travel in search of some fall scenery. During my travels, I saw a cat that had been hit by a car next to the side of the road. As I passed, I saw something move. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / DIRK SCHUMACHER I backed up and saw two jet black kittens standing next to their deceased mama. My heart just...
Man Credits ‘Savior’ Cat for Helping Him Through Two Deaths and Chronic Depression
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 truly believe that I met and adopted Riley through the hand of God. My beloved cat Sam succumbed to feline leukemia in 2010. I was emotionally shattered. But soon I knew I needed another cat in my life, so I began scouring the internet. I saw one shelter cat that looked promising, but when I went to see her, she kept running away and hiding from the staff. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / GUNDULA...
Kitten Found on the Way to Soccer Game Becomes Team’s Unofficial Mascot
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 were headed to one of our son’s soccer games early one September evening when I spotted something small and black in the road. I pulled the car into the first driveway where I could safely stop and dashed back toward the tiny black fur ball, waving my hands at passing cars to slow down as I ran. PHOTO: ELIZABETH SMITH Miraculously, the little kitten was unharmed,...
Pets at Risk as Study Reveals Humans Major Source of Animal Viruses
In the intricate web of life, the flow of viruses between species is more complex than previously believed. Recent research has revealed a surprising dynamic: humans are more often the source of viruses for animals than the other way around. This finding challenges long-standing assumptions and highlights the need for a broader perspective on our role in the transmission of infectious diseases. Photo: PexelsHumans transmit more viruses to animals than vice versa. Unraveling the Flow of Viruses An extensive study published in Nature Ecology...
Toledo Zoo Hosts Easter Egg Hunt For Animal Residents
All animals at The Toledo Zoo in Ohio are treated to daily enrichment to engage their mind and body. Since Easter is just days away, the caretakers have planned a fun Animal Egg Hunt for all the residents on Friday. Bright eggs will be placed in each animal’s enclosure and then visitors can watch as the animal searches for the treat inside. The eggs will vary in size and material based on the animal. Some will receive hard-boiled eggs, while others will get Jell-O eggs, raw eggs or paper-mache eggs stuffed with delicious treats. The zoo...
This Woman’s Tribute to Her Dog Will Leave You in Tears
Pets are considered family to many people, and losing one can leave a void that’s hard to fill. One woman’s unique tribute to her Golden Retriever, Max, illustrates the profound bond between humans and their pets, turning a simple home renovation into a touching memorial. Photo: TikTok / shariblivinShari B transformed her staircase into a tribute for her late Golden Retriever, Max. Preserving Memories in Wood During a home improvement project, Shari B. faced a dilemma when it came to repainting her staircase. One step, visibly...
How one shelter is using a field trip program to rally their community
“One of the best things we could have done for our shelter was create our Paws Around the Pee Dee program,” says Wendy Ransome, a foster coordinator, data manager and volunteer from Darlington County Humane Society in Darlington, South Carolina. (Pee Dee is a region in the northeast corner of South Carolina, which lies along the Pee Dee River.) The foster field trip program was developed when Ransome took the Short Term Foster and Field Trips Online Instructor-Led Course through Maddie’s® University and the shelter...
