Self-Proclaimed “Dog Person” Falls In Love With Three-Legged Rescue Kitten
“Are you a dog person or a cat person?” It’s a typical question asked among animal lovers. Personally, I’ve never liked the question much, myself. I like dogs and cats for different reasons and find it hard to choose one over the other. Some people are die-hard “cat people” or “dog people” though, including a man from Boston, BA. He may have started as a dog person, but after meeting a tiny kitten named Mochi, his heart melted. Photo: YouTube/GeoBeats Animals According to GeoBeats Animals,...
Insanely Cute Andean Bear Cubs at the Smithsonian Zoo Show Their Adorable Faces
Exciting news for wildlife lovers: Two junior members of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Nature Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, D.C., are finally on view to the masses! They are Andean bear cubs, known as Sean and Ian, who were born in November 2022 but seldom seen in the interim. That is until Monday, March 27, when they made their way into the great outdoors. Up until that point, they spent most of their time inside being monitored by animal care staff via a Cub Cam to allow their momma the opportunity to care for...
When Woman Goes on Mental Health Break From Work, Stray Cat and Kittens Show Up at Her Home
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! In August of 2020 after my return to work from COVID shutdown, I had to take a “spur of the moment” mental health vacation from work. I had two weeks to get my head straight and see if I wanted to stay in my job, as there had been so many changes to what I loved due to COVID. On my first day of “relaxation”, a stray cat, whom I had been feeding, showed up on my...
News on Urban Wildlife: Three Baby Raccoons Get Rescued and Reunited with Thankful Momma
From prairies, forests, and marshes, raccoons are now also a common sight in cities. They are among the wildlife that have invaded urban areas and adapted well to their new homes. Now, humans must learn to co-exist with these animals although it remains very difficult for many people due to the dangers they pose, diseases they can spread, and damages they can incur on properties. Photo: Tiktok/gateswildlifecontrol Raccoons with their bandit look appear adorable and cuddly. But experts do not advise people to keep them as pets, much less feed...
Inseparable Kitten Sibs Need Forever Home with Like-Minded Snuggler
It’s common knowledge cats are a lot more independent than dogs and therefore, not always as needy for attention via cuddles and hugs. For many people, it’s part of the allure of what might be considered a lower-maintenance pet. But that’s not how all feline fanciers roll. Some folks want cuddle bugs rather than an indifferent housemate that might view their frequent attempts to bond with disdain. If you dream of having snuggly kitties, then you may have just found them. Meet Sherbet and Sorbet, a couple of super sweet...
Top 12 Pet Cancer Prevention Tips
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Overcrowded Animal Shelters: What You Can Do to Help Rescue Dogs in 2023
This year has begun badly for rescue dogs, particularly large-breed rescues. “Overcrowded animal shelters are turning away owners wanting to surrender their dogs because there is no room,” says Maria Dales, founder and director of California’s German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County. “With nowhere to take their unwanted dogs, owners seek the help of rescue groups; when rescues can’t help, there are no options left. We can’t ‘rescue’ ourselves out of this situation.” The best thing you can...
Why Dogs Need Variety in Their Food
Rotational Feeding Gives Them the Nutrition They Need It’s long been the advice of choice to put your dog on one food and keep her on it for her lifetime. But what if that isn’t exactly accurate? It is true that dogs who have been fed the same food for many years can experience stomach upset when abruptly changing their diet. But it is also true that feeding them the same meat and other ingredients day after day means your dog is not getting the wide range of amino acids and nutrients necessary for optimum health. Can You Switch...
A free editorial calendar template for your animal organization’s marketing efforts
Does your animal well-being organization use an editorial calendar to strategize and organize its marketing efforts? If not, or if you want some inspiration for your current plan, be sure to check out this toolkit from HeARTs Speak and Human Animal Support Services. Throughout the past year, the organizations have created a series of communications kits to help you talk to your constituents about the many ways that you are supporting people and pets (and how they can, too!). Now, they’ve created a way for you to use...
Bomb-Sniffing K9 Gets Some Sweet Comfort During A Thunderstorm
It doesn’t matter how big or tough we are. We all have a weakness. Even Superman had kryptonite, so it’s no surprise that even a bomb-sniffing K9 would also have a fear. Fortunately, the dog was not alone as he went through a difficult time. It happened when bad weather rolled through Johnson County, and Senna, a police dog trained to sniff bombs, was not fond of the loud noises. Photo: Pexels/Moritz Böing The police officer from Olathe, Kansas, was quick to pick up the dog and cuddle close under an umbrella. Senna seemed to...
