Watch Mischief, a White-Naped Raven, Create Colorful Works of Art
With the right incentive, you can get just about anybody to do just about anything. There are limits, of course, hence the words “just about,” but choosing the right “carrot” really can accomplish almost anything. One of the easiest ways to get animals to do what you want is by rewarding them with treats. It makes it a lot easier if you’re working with creatures known for their critical thinking. Take ravens, for example. Members of the corvid family, ravens, crows, jays, magpies, etc., are among the most...
Engineers Break Down Various “Cat Technology” Of The Past And Future
Cat content has always been popular online, from memes to viral videos and everything in between. Engineer Paul Klusman regularly posts cat-themed videos on YouTube where he boasts over 50,000 followers. Photo: YouTube/klusmanp In a recent video, he debuted “An Engineer’s Guide to Cat Technology of the Future.” “Professional engineers Paul and TJ provide a summary of cat technology and extrapolate to the future. This video was ten years in the making. Getting it done was a big part of my incentive for beating cancer...
Pet Safe Dyes: Tips for Use and Top Brands
It’s trendy to add bright colors to your hair. So why not let your pooch ride this beauty wave, too, with pet-safe dye? You can color-match with your dog for special occasions, seasonal fun and sporting events. Can I use human hair dye on my dog? Is it pet safe? Never use human hair dyes on your dog. Look for dyes manufactured specifically for pets for home use. These typically come in the form of color shampoos, blow pens (you physically blow the color onto your dog) and chalks. “Most pet-safe dyes are known as depositing...
Top 3 Things to Know About Hip and Joint Supplements for Dogs
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A Man Meets a Roommate, Family, and Best Bud in The Form of a Precious Rabbit
Life happens — it will surprise you in various ways and will make you realize that it won’t go the way you planned everything. Some will be mishaps and hindrances, while others bring the happiness you never thought you needed. You will be led to a person and sometimes an animal. It was never part of your plan to get involved with them yet they changed your life for the better. Those magical first meetings will always be memorable, especially with an animal you did not expect to have at home. The animal suddenly became the...
Is anxiety in your dog’s genes?
Scientists believe anxiety in many dogs is hereditary. If your dog is one of them, what can you do? You tried to do everything right – you socialized your dog, used positive training methods, and fed high quality food. So why is your furry friend still so anxious? According to Finnish scientists, the answer may be in their DNA, since anxiety in dogs is likely hereditary. A Finnish study considered seven anxiety-like traits: noise sensitivity, fearfulness, fear of surfaces and heights, inattention/impulsivity, compulsion, separation...
Customer service course for animal shelters now available in Spanish
Providing excellent customer service at your animal shelter or rescue organization is a vital component of keeping pets and people together. The impact that customer service has on our communities is vast, and whether or not that service is great or poor, can affect your organization. “Customer Service for Animal Shelters” is now available in Spanish as well as English. Part of making an organization more inclusive is offering services, brochures, customer service and more, in a variety of languages. Not only for the community...
She’s The Happiest Little Girl Whenever Gumbo The Goose is With Her
Animals easily go viral online due to informative, entertaining, and heartwarming content. However, some animals become the talk of the town due to their scary personality. You’ll often hear about terrifying wildcats, reptiles, or underwater animals, but geese scare humans as well. There are various footages shared online that show how a goose attacks anyone stepping in their territory. Whether you’re young or old, a goose won’t hesitate to chase you. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo Despite their behavior, geese can identify if a...
Three-Pound Cat with Puncture Wounds and Head Trauma Shows Up in Family’s Yard
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! We adopted two female rescue cats from the local shelter, Gracie May (torbie) and Doobie Doo (tortoise shell). They settled in after two months. One day, we saw them looking out the sun porch window with great interest. Out the kitchen window, I saw a very skinny calico meowing like it was her last chance for survival. Turns out it was! CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / THU VU I went out with food,...
Endangered Giant Otter Triplets Born at U.K. Wildlife Park
Giant otters – native to South America – are classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List. Their numbers have dwindled due to factors including poaching, deforestation, overfishing, conflict with fishermen, and issues with hydroelectric dams. A new set of these otters was born recently at a wildlife park, though, which staff hopes will help contribute to conservation. Yorkshire Wildlife Park in the United Kingdom announced last week that in late March, a set of triplets was born to parents Alexandra and Orimar, who also welcomed...
