A Dog Struggled with Escaping a Half-Frozen Lake Until a Man Swiftly Ran to Its Rescue
Animals are equipped to survive in their environment. They have great instincts that allow them to adapt and fend for themselves. However, the forces of nature are an exception — bringing danger to both humans and animals. Most rescue missions often happen during weather-related circumstances such as typhoons, heatwaves, blizzards, etc. For instance, young ones separated from their mothers after the flood carried them away. It’s saddening to watch how animals can’t easily protect themselves, especially those without a roof...
4 Common Health Issues in Senior Pets and How To Solve Them
As more and more pet lovers choose to take senior pets into their homes and hearts, understanding and managing age-related health issues in elderly cats and dogs is front of mind for many pet parents. Fortunately, with the right approach to nutrition, exercise, mental stimulation and regular veterinary care, the most common health issues in senior pets can be kept at bay for as long as nature allows. Number of Senior Pets on the Rise Puppies and kittens may have had all the star power with prospective pet owners in the past. Today, however,...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free stock photos, “Bad pet portraits,” grant opportunities and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Introducing PetsandPeoplePhotos.org, a FREE image library This FREE stock image library was created for animal well-being organizations by HeARTs Speak with #ThanksToMaddie. The goal of this ongoing stock photo project is to increase inclusivity and provide a welcoming environment for all community members. Explore the collection How to add “bad pet portraits” to your animal organizations fundraising repertoire You may have seen the trend of...
Dachshund Gets Stuck In A Onesie, And His Husky Sister Comes To The Rescue
Uh-oh! When your brother’s in trouble, you’d take it upon yourself to help him out, whatever it takes. In this case, a sister dutifully rescues her tiny brother from being trapped in a dangerous…onesie pajama? PHOTO: Unsplash/Matthew Henry Well, onesies are pretty comfortable, so I’d imagine it’s a difficult choice to get out of one, because who’d want to get out of that cozy piece of clothing? Also, removing it is nothing short of a hassle. What more if you’re a tiny dog that doesn’t have...
Watch The Heartwarming Friendship Between an Orphaned Kitten and a Rescue Piglet
Rescue centers and sanctuaries undoubtedly provide massive help to society, mainly animals. Not only do these establishments attend to animal needs, but they also open warm welcoming homes for them. Sadness and trauma brought by a tragic incident are gradually healed. Caretakers ensure that every animal is given sufficient time to learn survival skills and stand on their own feet or paws. Aside from physical needs, the animals are emotionally nurtured. Orphans and rescues always end up building friendships with their caretakers. It’s...
Environmentalist Diver Amazingly Worked Around Water Pressure to Rescue a Sperm Whale
The fishing industry hugely contributes to the economy, but recently, concerns were raised. Abandoned fishing gear has already inconvenienced countless marine animals. The ghost gears either turn into microplastics or a threat to the survival of underwater creatures. The Ocean Conservancy has claimed that abandoned fishing equipment is the most harmful type of marine debris. Underwater creatures often find themselves trapped in fishing nets or wounded by hooks. Size doesn’t even matter because whales are also victims of such human...
5 Best Eco-Friendly Dog Toys to Try
Rachel Phelps, MBA, MPA, Dip. PDT, Pet Product Expert Rachel Phelps, “America’s Pet Parent,” is an award-winning writer, photographer and certified dog trainer. She manages the career of her internet celebrity dog Preston from PrestonSpeaks.com. She has three Westies, who think they are mini-humans, and a cat, who rule the house. Learn more at rachelphelps.com. Source:...
A Quick Guide to Harness Training Your Cat
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Watch This Good Doggo Run Out Of The House Just To Give Her Best Horse Friend A Carrot Stick
Some things just need to be recorded. On the list of things you should record include memorable family milestones, your baby’s first steps, and pets being the best creatures that they are. What more if it includes two vastly different pets? As odd as a pair of horse and dog are, we’re not really strangers to a duo like this. We even have one horseback-riding dog here! Instead of the horse giving something to the dog, a ride from the previously mentioned article for example, now we have an adorable video of a dog giving their horse...
Blue-Green Algae & Dogs: Is it Toxic and How to Treat
You may have heard horror stories of dogs dying after swimming in or drinking from a pond with an alga cover. This is a true danger that can be avoided. The term blue-green algae is a misnomer, as this organism is, in fact, a single-celled organism called cyanobacteria. This toxic organism can live in a variety of water types and uses photosynthesis to make food. Cyanobacteria can affect humans, wildlife, pets and livestock, however, dogs appear to be more sensitive to the cyanobacteria toxins. Where can my dog encounter toxic algae?...
