‘Talking’ Pets Are Taking over Social Media
When most of us think about social media, we automatically think about our personal accounts. We post pictures of what we eat and where we were on vacation. Oh yeah, we also post pictures of our pets. Lots of pictures! Photos: YouTube / ABC News Pets are one of the biggest things on social media and most pet social media accounts have a greater following than most humans. They may not be able to type easily, but they sure do make an impact on those platforms. One of the ways in which they do it is seen very clearly in a cat, named Steve B and...
He Thought She Was a Micro Pig But He Ended up with a 600 Pound Behemoth
Pets come in all different shapes and sizes. Most of us tend to think about dogs and cats, but there can be some exotic pets as well, including pigs. Steve Jenkins was a realtor and he didn’t start out to do something amazing, but life had something else in store for him. He had rescued a mini pig, or what he thought was a mini pig, and named her Esther. Photos: YouTube / Good Morning America As this little pig became a bigger part of his life, she also became bigger. It wasn’t long before she was gaining 1 pound a day and within...
The Beautiful Moment a Woman Meets Her New Guide Dog
Most people go about their daily lives without giving any thought to getting from point A to point B. For someone who is sight impaired, however, the struggle is something that is in front of them all of the time. Some people use a cane to move about, and they prefer being able to feel what is in front of them before they walk. Others, however, appreciate using a guide dog and the freedom it offers. Photos: YouTube / ABC News (Australia) That was the case with Donna Purcell, who lost her guide dog and was living without a dog for nine months....
9 Ways to Manage Canine Hip Dysplasia—an Integrative Approach
From acupuncture to regenerative medicine, an integrative approach is an effective way to manage canine hip dysplasia and the osteoarthritis that often arises from it. Hip dysplasia is the most common congenital joint problem in dogs. It affects several breeds, with a higher prevalence in larger ones. Some dogs with dysplastic hips will never show signs of disease, while others may be debilitated by severe osteoarthritis (OA) as a result of the condition. In either scenario, hip dysplasia is a lifelong issue. This article discusses an...
Resilient Kitten Rescued From Maui Wildfires Is Spreading Joy And Hope
The historic town of Lahaina has been burned to the ground by intense wildfires. The death toll continues to rise as search-and-rescue teams slowly make their way through the destruction to search for survivors. Amid all the devastation and loss comes a story of hope from Maui Humane Society (MHS) about a resilient kitten. A 3-month-old kitten emerged from the ashes and was discovered by a community member in Lahaina. The little feline managed to survive the inferno but not without injury. He was brought to MHS’ pop-up clinic at Lahaina...
Can Geriatric Dogs Benefit from Chiropractic Care?
Geriatric dogs are often prone to a host of health problems, from arthritis to kidney disease to cognitive decline. Here’s how chiropractic adjustments can help with these issues, and more. As dogs age, they often develop health problems. Their joints get stiff and sore, their kidneys don’t work as well as they used to, and they may develop diabetes, dental disease, or dementia. Taking a holistic or integrative approach to these issues helps improve a geriatric dog’s health and longevity, and including chiropractic care...
How Napa Humane is offering dog training classes to keep people and pets together
Broadening community services through accessible preventative programs is what Napa Humane is all about. Although the organization has been around for about 50 years, they no longer have a physical shelter or animals. So, what do they have? A spay/neuter and vaccine clinic, a mobile clinic, humane education programs and most recently, accessible dog training classes. “Years ago, we had a shelter and we had a chance to pivot,” explained Lisa Alexander, Programs Operations Director at Napa Humane. “We realized...
Traumatized TNR Cat Slowly Learns to Trust
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! This precious girl was part of a TNR roundup, dumped back in the neighborhood were she was collected. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MINKA2507 She had lost all trust in humans and was seeking refuge in the shrubs in my front yard. I put out food and water for her on the porch, but she would not approach if she could see me. SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE STORY Fall was upon us and she needed shelter. I put...
Urban Foxes Are More Daring But Not Necessarily Smarter Than Their Rural Cousins, Study Finds
We’ve all heard that foxes are clever. Is there a fox that is actually cleverer than others? A new study finds if there is, it’s not because of where it lives. Researchers from the University of Hull in England recently examined behavior differences between urban and rural foxes when they were faced with food-related objects. This was in an effort to better understand how urbanization impacts animals. The findings, published in the journal Animal Behaviour, showed that while urban foxes were more daring than their rural...
Man Gets Something Unexpected When He Tries to Return Dog Food
When most of us hear stories about retailers, particularly online retailers, the stories are not always positive. In many cases, they contain complaints and examples of poor customer service. It is nice to hear something good every once in a while, and that’s exactly what we have for you below. It started out with a very sad event but ended in something nobody ever could have expected. Photos: Pixabay / Toberoon In October 2019, a little pug named Bailey passed away. She was the pet of Joseph Inabnet and lived in Falls Church, Virginia....
