Massive Irish Wolfhound Wants To Be A Lapdog
Sometimes, we meet a large dog who thinks she’s a lapdog. It can be funny and sweet at times, but also kind of terrifying! These dogs simply don’t seem to realize how massive they are. When my sister brought home two Great Pyrenes puppies, they wanted to be held and cuddled so much. As they started to grow, they couldn’t figure out why no one wanted to hold them anymore! Photo: Reddit/u/Thund3rbolt It seems that’s also what happened with an Irish Wolfhound. Reddit user u/Thund3rbolt shared a video of the massive pooch...
How Supporting Your Dog or Cat’s Gut Health Boosts Immunity
A properly-functioning immune system is vital to your dog or cat’s overall wellness, and it starts with supporting their gut health. Among the many things the pandemic taught us is the importance of having a healthy immune system. The same applies to our dogs and cats. A properly-functioning immune system can help protect them from a host of problems — not just infectious diseases, but also allergies, cancer, and more. One of the best ways to keep your dog or cat’s immune system in top form is to support their gut health....
Watchful, Loving Dog Works to Overcome Health Issues, Now Looking for Family to Protect
Warm, courageous, and kind-hearted. These are all words used to describe Miranda, a mixed breed dog believed to be part Georgian Shepherd. This girl has been waiting some time for a home, but that’s far from the toughest issue she’s faced. The pup was brought into Tamaz Elizbarashvili shelter in Tbilisi, Georgia, suffering from a disease called leishmaniasis. Caused by a parasite, leishmaniasis is transmitted by small biting sand flies and can cause skin or organ infections. PHOTO: LANA BORISOVA & JARROD SAXTON Lana Borisova,...
Cat Who Persevered After Being Hit By a Car is Ready for a Safe New Forever Home
This story was submitted by our shelter friend The Cat House on the Kings. The Cat House on the Kings saves pets’ lives in the Fresno County, California area, and the Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here! When you suffer a great trauma, you can tend to withdraw from engagement as your fear level is heightened to extremes! Well, our dear McCall was found in a center divider of McCall Avenue after being hit by a car. He was saved by a caring human being who didn’t just pass him...
Zeke is NOT a Freak, He’s a Dog Who Needs Love & Affection After a Hard Life
Meet Zeke! This handsome boy is waiting to be adopted at the Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson, Arizona. He’s had a rough time of it in life and was fortunate enough to spend some downtime in foster care. At some point prior to that poor, sweet Zeke lost his left ear, but he’s none the worse for it. Here’s what PACC learned about him while he was staying there: “Zeke is most likely the chillest doggie you’ve met in your entire life. His perfect day is one filled with lounging on the couch, snuggling with his...
A Real People Kitty, Another Lovely Luna Needs a Forever Home
Meet Luna, a gorgeous 3-year-old female Tabbico who love, love, loves her people! Luna is currently being fostered through the Southern Arizona Cat Rescue, and she very much needs a forever home to cuddle up, purr, and play in ’til her heart’s content. Here’s what SACatRescue has to share about her: Photo: SACatRescue This beautiful girl is a people cat and would make a great kitty for someone looking for a companion to come home to every day. She is social and likes to know where her humans are, always checking on them and...
How to Become a Dog Trainer
Everywhere you look things have gone to the dogs! Earning a living as a dog trainer is fun and doable. Although the dog training industry remains unregulated, certification helps you stand out from your competition and offers many other benefits for networking, marketing and continuing education. While you’re considering certification, or working on completing it, here are the basic steps to become a dog trainer: Become versed in canine body language and emotions Shadow other dog trainers to get hands-on experience Find a qualified...
It’s Official: We’ve Given Away Our One Millionth Pizza in Ukraine!
https://d1dd4ethwnlwo2.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/MillionPizzas3.mp4 It’s a momentous occasion for GreaterGood, Greater Good Charities, Siobhan’s Trust, and all of the amazing volunteers and donors who have helped make this moment a reality! We’re excited to announce that we have officially cooked and distributed our one millionth pizza in Ukraine! The war in Ukraine has been actively destroying homes, buildings, and important infrastructure in the country since February of 2022. Many people have been...
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...
