A “Bunched Up Fur Ball” Found By A Miner In Canada Is Actually A 30,000-Year-Old Squirrel
Humans and animals alike have always found weird things to find and sometimes collect. Dogs have found many things from mystery eggs and endangered turtles to a woman’s lost wedding ring at a beach. Humans, the curious creatures we are, sometimes go out of their way to find unique items like this man who went metal detecting in a regional park and found a large rock that is unexpectedly more valuable than a gold nugget. Scientists in particular are no strangers when it comes to discovering ice age relics. Yukon is a territory in Canada...
Woman Goes Viral For Adapting Her Yard For Her Dwarf Cat
Cats can be pretty low maintenance pets, but they can also take a lot of effort and work! When you have a special needs cat, things can become pretty complicated pretty quickly. Sadly, many cats with special needs are euthanized in shelters or at vets’ offices. That’s why it’s always amazing to see someone going out of their way to accommodate a cat who might not be able to live like other cats. Photo: TikTok/@figgypuddin_ That was seen recently when a woman went viral for adapting her backyard to better accommodate her...
Stray Cat Clings To Delivery Driver’s Leg So He Takes Her Home Adopts Her
They say we don’t always choose our pets. Sometimes, our pets choose us. Especially when it comes to cats, there’s no denying that the animal plays a role in choosing who they love most and who their true “owner” is. David Treviño found this out the hard way when he was making deliveries for work. Photo: TikTok/@dretontheborder David’s mom shared on TikTok that while he was on his delivery route, a cat started to follow him. Eventually, the cat jumped on his leg and refused to let go! “He called me...
Multi-Pet Homes: Feeding Freshpet to Dogs and Cats Together
Due to their different dietary needs and eating behaviors, handling meal times when you have both dogs and cats requires some extra considerations. While this may seem daunting, the good news is that we’re here with some tried and true tips on how to feed dogs and cats together! Tip #1: Set up separate feeding areas When figuring out how to feed dogs and cats together, the first thing you’ll want to do is to set up separate feeding areas. Having physical separation between your dog and cat during meal time is the easiest way to...
Paws and Politics: What You Need to Know About 2023 Animal Welfare Legislation
[embedded content] State legislative sessions have ended (or are ending soon!) across the United States and it’s critical to understand how these sessions will impact people, pets, shelters, and rescues. Hear an overview of 2023’s animal-related bills, led by Katie Jarl, Director of Government Affairs and Policy for Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) and HASS, and Executive Director for Texas Pets Alive! (TPA!); and Lauren Loney, Staff Attorney and Policy Specialist for APA!, HASS, and TPA!. This dynamic duo discusses hot topics including...
Pet Puzzles: Keeping Your Cat or Dog Mentally Stimulated
Our pets are happiest when their minds are kept active throughout the day. If you’re looking for inspiration on how to keep your pet mentally stimulated, look no further than pet puzzles. The benefits of puzzle toys are endless, but one of the biggest reasons why they’re so popular is that they allow our furry friends to engage their problem-solving skills and prevent boredom. What are the benefits of pet puzzles? Interactive puzzles not only help to keep your pet mentally stimulated, but they can also help to strengthen the bond...
How to Identify and Treat Ringworm and Hot Spots in Dogs
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5 important insights from our National Foster Survey
The 2022 National Foster Survey conducted by Maddie’s Fund®, provides valuable insights into the utilization and support of foster care programs for dogs and cats in the United States. The survey examined the dynamics of foster care programs and identified important factors impacting foster care placement. Versions of the survey have also been conducted for the years 2018 and 2020, enabling us to see the changes to foster programs over time at a national level. Here are five of the most important takeaways from the 2022...
Woman Adopts Blind Cat Without Knowing What to Expect, Says She’s the Same as a Cat Who Can See
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! Indie is a beautiful girl that I adopted from the Humane Society of the Southeast in Newnan, Georgia, in 2018. I could not bring myself to go to a shelter to look for a cat because it kills me when there are so many around that want to go with you and you just can’t take them all. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / JIM...
Bear Chases Woman’s Dog So She Punches It In The Face
64-year-old Lynn Kelly was at her home in Porter, Maine when a bear started chasing her dog – so she punched the bear in the face! According to CNN, a news release from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife noted that Kelly was in her backyard when he dog started barking and ran off into the woods. Photo: Pixabay/Benjamin Balazs When the dog returned from the woods, he was being trailed by a bear! Speaking with WMUR, Kelly said: “I noticed that my dog ran off of the deck and straight down in front of the house down...
