Managing Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats
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Cat Refuses to Walk if Her Human is Around to Carry Her
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! She was a delicate flower princess that did not walk if I, her loyal stewardess, was around to carry her, draped lovingly over my shoulder. PHOTO: ASHLEY SCHWEISS She loved to have her primordial pouch shaken and tried to con our other cats into grooming her by sadly swiping at her face and meowing sadly at them....
Unused COVID Meds Meant for Humans Earmarked for Cats in Cyprus as Thousands Die
According to a piece in The Guardian, unused medicines will be made available through veterinarians after a COVID-19 outbreak has wreaked havoc among Cyprus’s robust feline population. Cats have been dying by the thousands from feline Covid there, officials noted. So, the government gave them the green light to use the medications, which was said to be in line with a recommendation from the agriculture ministry. Photo: Pixabay/AmberShadow Feline Coronavirus Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), which is a variant of the coronavirus, has...
Abandoned Husky Cries on the Street for Help in Ukraine Until Someone Steps Forward
A beautiful husky girl living in Ukraine was recently spotted tied to a pole in front of a cafe. There was no note, no food, no water, and no supplies left with her, and she’d been tied up since early morning before one of the cafe workers finally reached out to Love Furry Friends Rescue for help. It was getting late in the day, and the dog had been crying for hours, likely wondering when her person would return for her. In a video of the situation, you can see people just walk past her and ignore her desperate pleas. While the breed is...
Protective German Shepherd Fosters Adorable Abandoned Ducklings
An extremely protective German Shepherd took on a clutch of abandoned ducklings to tuck under his large, furry wing and became their surrogate dad when they needed him most. Not long ago, a dog named Ben living in New Zealand had a brief friendship with a mama duck that flew the coop unexpectedly, leaving their newly-hatched ducklings unattended. Photo: Pixabay/mristenpart Protective Dog Breeds Ben and the sweet little brood immediately bonded, and before he knew it, he was spending most of his time watching over them as they slept, ate,...
Foster a Pup…Save A Life!
Aug 03, 2023 German Shepherd pup Wile E. Coyote was deeply in need of help when he arrived at Austin Pets Alive! (APA!). He was so emaciated that he could not stand or walk. Then Katie Plunkard entered his world and decided to foster the shy, sweet-faced puppy. “This sweet boy was my first foster experience and, boy, was it more than I bargained for. He was in such rough shape but the payoff in watching him overcome it all and get back to 100% has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life,” she said. Under her diligent...
Over 260 Cats & Dogs Get Second Chance On Special “Clear The Shelters” Flight
It takes a village… 193 cats and 76 dogs left overcrowded shelters in Alabama, Florida, and Louisiana and flew to freedom in New Jersey and New Hampshire. The Clear the Shelters Good Flight carried many overlooked and at-risk pets like adult cats, large dogs, and heartworm-positive dogs. They will now get the medical care they need and then find a loving home. This lifesaving flight was made possible due in part to your support, so thank you! Photo: Greater Good Charities The shelter pets were loaded onto the plane in Florida during...
Maddie’s Insights returns next month featuring the social behavior of cats in group housing at shelters
Little is known about the social behavior of cats living in group housing at shelters. In a series of studies, Dr. Malini Suchak and her research team at Canisius University recorded all the social behavior occurring between cats living in group housing and compared cats who were introduced at the shelter versus those who were surrendered together. They then followed up by specifically examining social behavior between cats who were labeled as bonded pairs or adopted together. Cats who were labeled as bonded pairs had a longer time to...
Rescue Dog Helps Man Recover After Open Heart Surgery
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! In November 2018, we adopted Jupiter from Four Legged Ranch. Jupiter came into our lives at a time that the unconditional love of a dog was needed the most. PHOTO: RICK AND TERRI SLOAN In September of that year, my husband had open heart surgery. The surgery went well, but within three days, due to another health...
Rescuers Save Old Dog Dying From Mange On The Streets
Mange can be a serious condition in dogs, especially if left untreated. For those pups with mange who get help, it can take months to recover. When rescuers with Animal Aid Unlimited in India saw Petey on the streets, they knew they couldn’t leave him to suffer any longer. Photo: YouTube/Animal Aid Unlimited, India The rescue shared on YouTube that Petey was an elderly street dog who was covered in scabs and wounds from his mange. Beyond that, he was suffering from a wound on his leg and a severely infected eye. They wrote, “This...
