Cat Rescued From Hoarder Loves Life With Her New Mom
Animal hoarding is heartbreaking for everyone involved. The animals are almost always neglected and living in hazardous situations. Thankfully, we sometimes see animals come out of hoarding situations who go on to live full and happy lives, like Sawyer the pig and a dog named Badger. We can now add a cat named Nonna to that list! According to GeoBeats Animals, Nonna came from a mass hoarding situation. She was one of around 30 cats living in a house in Louisiana. When a woman from Connecticut heard about Nonna and saw her pictures from a...
Nepal Street Dog Hit By A Car And Found Limping Around In Pain Needs Your Help To Heal
There are tens of thousands of stray dogs in Nepal who are looking for food and shelter and someone to love. Sadly, many are injured and in need of medical care like Khaire. Sneha’s Care, a local animal rescue, has been caring and saving street dogs since 2015. Their goal is for all animals to be treated humanely and to end animal abuse. They told us, “The life of a community dog is extremely harsh. And it is an absolutely heart-wrenching situation to witness a community dog being hit by a car and having to live with an untreated...
Over 50 Pilot Whales Lose Their Lives in Mass Stranding
Beachings of marine mammals, particularly whales, continue to be a distressing occurrence around the world. These incidents not only pose a significant threat to the survival of these magnificent creatures but also raise important questions about their welfare and the actions we should take when encountering a beached whale. Mass Stranding on the Isle of Lewis More than 50 pilot whales in the recent beaching incident on the Isle of Lewis, representing the largest mass stranding event in Britain since 2011, the New York Times reports. Despite...
Tui Na Helps Prevent Spring Injuries in Active Dogs
Most dogs are less active during the winter months. Find out how Tui na can help prevent early season injuries as your canine “springs into action” again. Spring is in the air and your dog knows it. She wants to run, play, and frolic. It fun to see her feeling so exuberant — but is she really ready to “spring into action” after being a couch potato all winter? This is exactly when injuries often happen. Let’s look at why, and learn how the ancient Chinese technique of acupressure-massage — also known...
Sick Shelter Cat – Hours Away From Euthanasia – Is Now Living Her Best Life In Los Angeles, Thanks To Doting Mom
Special needs pets are often overlooked at shelters, especially feral cats. They are ready to love someone unconditionally and just want the same in return. While they may require special medications or extra care, they all deserve a chance to find a loving home. In 2017, a female cat was found on the streets of LA in horrible shape. She was brought to the South LA Animal Shelter and placed in the feral cat room. She was hours away from being euthanized when a woman walked up to her kennel with tears in her eyes and reached out a loving hand....
Successfully reuniting lost cats with owners, paper collars and more in this Community Cats Podcast episode
Want to learn about the program that has a feline reclaim rate eight times the national average? Listen to the Community Cats Podcast episode, “How to Reunite Pets and Owners with Corinne Bourgoin, Operations Coordinator, MSPCA Boston Adoption Center.” In Corinne’s discussion with host Stacy LeBaron, she explains how the MSPCA reunites lost pets with their owners. She details what goes on behind the scenes once a stray cat is brought in. She also stresses that in order to have a successful program, there needs to be an...
Feral Cat Comes Out of Her Shell When She Falls in Love with Foster Family’s Cat
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! Amy was a feral that I fostered for Stray Rescue during the pandemic shut down. CATS. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MARCSI365 She’s a beautiful fluffy grey girl that should’ve never been living on the streets. SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE STORY She started out in a cat condo, until she felt comfortable enough to be out in...
Rescue Dog Takes Care of Her Human As She Recovers From Fall
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! I had fallen the day after Christmas. I broke my left collarbone and right foot and was quite immobile. PHOTO: VIRGINIA FARBO I live by myself and am a senior citizen who didn’t have anyone to help me. My adorable little 6-month-old beagle decided that she would take on the duty of being my nurse so I could...
Paralyzed Dog Stuck In Sewage Drain Gets A Second Chance At Life
Working in animal rescue can be heartbreaking. You never know what kind of tough situations you’re going to encounter. Despite that, it’s incredibly rewarding work. When a dog goes from being near lifeless to thriving, all the pain and work from the job becomes worth it. When rescuers with Animal Aid Unlimited in India received a call about a dog lying in a sewage drain, they knew they had to act fast. Photo: YouTube/Animal Aid Unlimited, India They shared about the rescue on YouTube, saying that they found the dog “forlorn...
Signs Your Bengal Cat Has A Neurological Disorder
As cat owners, we do the best to care for our furry felines and give them the best lives possible. This includes ensuring they have proper food, housing and medical care. Sometimes, a cat might present with symptoms that can be worrying or even point to a neurological disorder. Photo: Pexels/Helena Jankovičová Kováčová According to Pet Helpful, Dr. Mark dos Anjos stepped in to answer a question from a Bengal cat owner named Myrna. Myrna said: “My Bengal cat is falling over when he walks as though his...
