Rare Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Faces Extinction in Oil Basin Battle
In the heart of the lucrative oil and natural gas basins of southeastern New Mexico and West Texas, a small and inconspicuous creature is teetering on the brink of extinction. The dunes sagebrush lizard, a rare species found nowhere else in the world, is facing relentless threats from energy development, mining, and climate change, the Associated Press reports. Its survival now hangs in the balance as conservationists clash with oil and gas operators and ranchers in a battle that could determine the lizard’s fate. As the U.S. Fish and...
Outdoor Safety for Cats
Letting your cat enjoy the great outdoors this spring can enrich his life and enhance his well-being — as long as you make his safety your number one priority When it comes to cats, the need for environmental enrichment is underestimated. Just like dogs, cats need stimulation to prevent boredom and behavior problems. One way to provide this stimulation and enrichment is to give your cat an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors this spring and summer. While many cats are quite happy to stay inside, others appreciate being able to get out now...
Watch Teddy The Bark Knight Valiantly Show Up When His Owner Uses The BatDog Signal
Dogs are excellent companions. They will provide you comfort and love without anything in return. Do you know what else is amazing about dogs? They are… convenient. Convenient not only in the way that they can alleviate stress and sadness, but they can also be convenient in little ways where you won’t have to bend down when you drop food on the ground. But that doesn’t always work with some food items, of course. We can only use our pets as a hoover if the food is safe for them and palatable. The Instagram account of...
Mischievous Dog Finds Way to Dye Her Hair… Twice
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! My pawsitively unique Lassie is the perfect addition to our family! When we picked her up as a nine-week-old puppy, the family rehoming her had already named her Lassie, and we felt it was just too fitting with her classic Collie markings for us to change. PHOTO: ROGER ADKINS We got her as a “little...
Cat Thinks He’s A Baby And Takes Over In His Human Brother’s Swing
In the realm of the Internet, cat content is king. There are countless viral memes, pictures and videos of adorable and animal antics that often feature cats. One mischievous feline managed to make his way to Internet stardom by commandeering a baby swing. Photo: Reddit/u/Asleepnarrow It all began when the cat’s family brought home a tiny little human baby. Cats are known to be curious in nature, and this clever feline is no different. While some cats aren’t a fan of tiny humans, this cat got comfortable with the baby and it seems...
Will Pneumonia In A Puppy Cause Health Problems Down The Road?
When we welcome a puppy into our lives, we make a life-long commitment to take care of them. Considering it’s such a big commitment, we want to know what we’re getting into to the best of our abilities. Dogs with health issues might require extra resources, like time and money. But often, it’s hard to tell what health problems a puppy might develop as they age. Photo: Pexels/Viktoria B. One question a pet parent might wonder is if pneumonia can have lasting effects on a puppy. If your puppy has pneumonia, will they ever be...
Why Do Cats Stare At Humans?
Have you ever noticed how cats tend to stare at people? My sister has a cat and whenever I take my laptop to her house to work, he digs into me with eyes like daggers. Whenever I look up from my computer, he’s staring. Photo: Pexels/Rido Alwarno At first, it can be unsettling but it’s also quite endearing. As it turns out, cats don’t stare at humans for no reason! According to Purina, cats use staring as a form of non-verbal communication. A cat’s stare can tell us a lot if we know what to look for. They can be...
House Cat Protects Home From Bobcat And Chases Her Off
If you’re familiar with bobcats or mountain lions, you recognize that they’re quite large compared to their domesticated relatives. House cats might be feisty at times but they’re no match against a wild bobcat. Apparently, one bold house cat decided to test his luck when a bobcat approached his home in Northern California. Photo: YouTube/Kym Kemp According to Active Norcal, Pat and Keith Neighbors live in Southern Humboldt County in Northern California. They have a surveillance camera set up at their home and they managed...
New Study Reveals the U.S. States Where Vets are Currently Most in Demand
A new study has revealed Colorado as the state where veterinarians are most in demand. The analysis, conducted by canine supplement provider PetLab, looked at the number of Google searches for the 10 most common search terms relating to animal hospitals and veterinarian care. They then looked at the number of monthly searches in each state and compared it to population size in order to determine how many searches were made per 100,000 residents. Photo: PetLab The results show that Colorado is the state where veterinarians are most in demand,...
Roger The Boat Cat Learns How To Swim
It’s no secret that cats and water don’t mix. In fact, there’s a stereotype about cats that says they hate water and swimming! Aside from drinking water, they prefer to stay dry. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule and this is no different. There are several documented instances of cats enjoying water, like one feline who loves sprinklers and another cat who enjoys swimming. Photo: TikTok/@svphoenixstudio Recently, a cat named Roger made a splash on the Internet when he learned how to swim in an unexpected way!...
