Ukrainian Dog Injured By Missile Strike Needs Your Support To Walk Again
As the war continues in Ukraine, animals continue to be caught in the crossfire. Thankfully, there are brave and kindhearted people on the ground who go out of their way to care for abandoned and injured animals. Meet Zubik. He was found chained outside in a private yard in Kharkiv near the frontlines. When the State Emergency Service (SES) of Ukraine found him, he had a severe injury to his front leg from a missile strike. Photo: Home of Rescued Animals They freed him and then fed and cared for him until rescuers from Home of Rescued...
Atlanta Firefighters Save Terrified Kitten From Busy Highway
Firefighters are real-life heroes who wear bunker gear not capes. They are always on call to help people and animals in need, even in dangerous situations. Highway I-285 in Atlanta is one of the deadliest highways in the country and one most people try to avoid. A tiny white kitten found herself on the highway and by some miracle managed to make it to the cement median. Screenshot: TikTok/@dinoatl There the little feline cowered in fear as vehicles zoomed by. She was spotted by Dekalb County Fire Rescue Department who were responding to a...
The Perfect Excuse to Miss Work: 1300-Lb Elephant Seal Blocks Woman’s Car
Elephant seals typically live on land for three or four weeks of the year during their molting period, but they generally stay near their home beaches and well away from humans. Not Neil, though. He’s a local celebrity in a southern Tasmanian town, because he loves to travel a few hundred feet up the beach and into human civilization to see how things are going. Photo: YouTube/ABC News (Australia) Neil, who is now three years old, is well known in town and has been spotted in several local favorite spots, but he still usually...
Scientists Embark on Bold Journey to Revive Extinct Dodo Bird in Mauritius
Scientists are embarking on a journey to bring the dodo bird back from extinction and reintroduce it to its native Mauritius. This ambitious plan involves intricate genetic engineering and raises both hopes and concerns in the conservation community. Photo: Wikimedia Commons /Frederick William FrohawkThe dodo was a flightless bird native to Mauritius. The Science Behind Dodo De-Extinction The dodo, a symbol of irreversible loss due to human impact, may fly again – metaphorically speaking. Colossal Biosciences, a US-based genetic...
Rare White Badger Captured in Stunning Photo at Point Reyes National Seashore
A rare phenomenon in the animal kingdom was recently witnessed at Point Reyes National Seashore, California. A hiker, David Kramer, captured an astonishing image of a white American badger, suggesting a genetic anomaly known as leucism. This unique sighting has sparked interest and curiosity among wildlife enthusiasts and experts alike. Photo: PexelsA typical brown-striped American badger. Understanding Leucism in Wildlife Leucism, a condition marked by partial loss of pigmentation, is what gives this badger its distinctive appearance. Unlike...
Decoding Broad vs. Full Spectrum CBD Oil for Dogs
Perhaps this is your first foray into the world of CBD oil and how it can help your four-legged friend. Perhaps you’ve already experienced its potential but are now wondering how to really harness its power to be life changing for your furry favorite. Either way, you’ve probably come across a plethora of CBD oil options for dogs, and you have questions. Questions like: What is Full Spectrum CBD Oil for dogs? What is Broad Spectrum CBD Oil? What is CBD Isolate? What’s the difference between them all? And which one is right...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Camp Maddie is almost here, Family Bondedness and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The next Maddie’s Insights will cover the Family Bondedness ScaleJoin us on December 14th for the next webcast in the Maddie’s® Insights series, “The Development of and Research on the Family Bondedness Scale.” This one hour event will be presented by William M. Nugent, PhD, Professor at the College of Social Work, The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN. The Family Bondedness Scale (FBS) was… Learn More New research...
How Dogs Are Helping People with Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s service dogs are a relatively new concept, but they can make a positive difference to the lives of people diagnosed with this devastating disease. Alzheimer’s is a terrible disease that affects many of our seniors. In the US alone, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than six million people are living with this dreaded disease. Short-term memory loss, confusion, and an inability to navigate familiar surroundings are some of the signs. This progressive condition is extremely stressful for both patients...
Adopting a New Dog? Follow These 10 Steps to Success
Whether you’re a first-time dog parent, or are adopting your second, third (or tenth!) dog, following these ten steps will help ensure success — and a happy, healthy companion. Congratulations on your new dog! If you’re a first-time dog parent (or even if you aren’t), you may have some questions. How much exercise does your new dog need? What should she eat? Where should she sleep? How do you go about training her? Below are ten steps to establishing a trusting, loving and healthy relationship with your new four-legged...
13-Year-Old ‘Sir Charles the Cat’ Ready to Rule Benevolently Over Forever Home
This story was submitted by our shelter friend The Cat House on the Kings. The Cat House on the Kings saves pets’ lives in the Fresno County, California area, and the Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here! Please may we introduce Sir Charles, our royal Flame Point with all the gentlemanly qualities of a sovereign. PHOTO: THE CAT HOUSE ON THE KINGS For those reading this that are reaching their golden years, you understand that although your mind may be in your youth, your body has...
