You’ve Helped Rescued Wildlife Get Formula, Other Necessities to Heal Up
Caring for injured wildlife can be very rewarding, but the financial costs associated with it are often quite high, particularly when you’re dealing with babies. Formula can quickly drive up the costs of care, but it’s necessary for these animals, as it contains the essential nutrients needed to grow and thrive. Thanks to your clicks, shopping for a cause, and contributions, young wildlife in Kansas recently received these life-saving nutrients. Greater Good Charities’ GOODS program recently donated formula, pet blankets,...
Will Australia’s Dingo-Proof Fence Lead to Evolutionary Differences in Kangaroos?
A fence in Australia designed to keep dingos out has unintentionally created an ecological boundary, with some creatures thriving and others reportedly struggling to survive. Over eons, one could potentially expect a division like this to lead to species evolving on separate paths. But recent evidence is suggesting that what was once thought to be a slow, gradual process might be occurring in just a matter of decades. Photo: Pixabay/PeterKraayvanger The fence in question spans more than 3,107 miles across Australia, creating the world’s...
Baby “Moon” Has Been Found Alive & Returned to Her Frantic Mother!
A sweet little baby donkey not yet weaned from his mother was abducted in mid-May from a farm in England known as Miller’s Ark Animals. The theft of the foal set off a worldwide outcry for the return of the infant to its distressed mother, who had been crying nonstop since the senseless kidnapping. Now, news has just arrived that Moon has been rescued from her abductors and reunited with her frantic mom after a two-week separation. Two-month-old Moon was snatched from her home at Miller’s Ark on May 15, leaving her owners beside...
Bowel Obstruction in Dogs: Signs, Causes, Treatment and Prevention Tips
If your dog has a habit of eating foreign objects from around the house, you’re not alone. This is a common behavior in many dogs, with serious consequences. Bowel obstruction in dogs can quickly escalate to a life-threatening emergency. Know the signs and causes, so you can get the best treatment, plus learn how to prevent this emergency. What is a bowel obstruction? Bowel obstructions occur when a dog’s stomach becomes partially or fully blocked, so food or water cannot pass through your pup. As a result, dogs become dehydrated...
Japanese Study Points to Benefits of Dogs for Children’s Wellbeing in Hospital Settings
If you’ve ever owned a dog, you know firsthand how beneficial their company can be when you’re feeling down. They are so calming and comforting that they are known for their ability at reducing blood pressure in humans. The expression “man’s best friend” didn’t get coined for nothing. Now, a study, undertaken at the Shizuoka Children’s Hospital in Japan, investigating the use of facility dogs as one of the best ways to help children in hospital settings has come to the same conclusion. Photo:...
Stray Dog With Painful Skin Disease Needs Your Help To Get Care He Needs
Mange is an extremely painful skin condition caused by mites and can cause serious damage to a dog’s skin and health. It is highly contagious and fast growing, so immediate veterinary treatment is necessary. Sadly, countless homeless dogs suffer with this disease, like Mosi. The sweet boy was spotted at a business center in Tanzania searching for food. He stayed in the area after several kind people offered him something to eat. Photo: Tanzania Animal Welfare Society They noticed he was missing fur and had sores on his back, so one...
Water Cremation: A Green Funeral Option for Pet Parents
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Dug Up at Dogster: June 2023 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
It’s officially summer and here in Northern California that means hot, dry weather, lots of pool and ice cream time — and the start of fire season. Over the past couple of years, devastating fires have destroyed homes and millions of acres of land, displacing families, pets and wild animals. Although, it’s not pleasant to think about, having an emergency preparedness plan for your family, including your pets, makes split decisions easier when disaster strikes. June is National Pet Preparedness month and an ideal time...
78 Sandra Murphy How Shelters Are Dealing with Returned “Pandemic Pets”
Dog and cat adoptions skyrocketed during the pandemic, but now that life is going back to “normal”, a lot of these animals are being returned to shelters and rescues. How are these organizations dealing with the problem? For most of us, dogs and cats are for life. Sadly, not everyone feels the same way. Others may be forced by circumstance to give up their animals. This has become especially apparent in the wake of the pandemic, when a lot of the dogs and cats adopted during the early months of lockdown are being returned as...
How to add “bad pet portraits” to your animal organization’s fundraising repertoire
You may have seen the trend of “bad” (or in some cases, good) pet portraits from animal well-being (welfare) organizations on social media. For those unfamiliar with it, a donation is made and in return, a portrait of the donors’ pet is drawn. How good the portrait is depends on the artist assigned to it. Last month, Maddie’s® Pet Forum Resource Drive focused on fundraising ideas. The “bad pet portrait” was mentioned by several organizations as a successful concept for them. Motley Zoo Animal Rescue...
