Depressed Shelter Dog Gets Taste Of Freedom During Day Trip To Park
Animal shelters are full of adoptable dogs and cats just waiting for their special someone to take them home. Sadly, some spend months or years waiting and the stressful shelter life starts to take a toll on them. Aramis has been waiting at Humane Society of Broward County in Florida for over 165 days for someone to pick him. The shelter does their best to interact with each pet and give them time outdoors, but it doesn’t compare to a loving family. The shelter noticed the 2-year-old bully mix was starting to show signs of depression...
Stray Cat Found Limping Around With Severe Leg Injury Needs Your Help
Life on the streets is tough. Numerous stray cats arrive at animal shelters with injuries that require immediate medical attention. A three-year-old ginger cat arrived at Cara’s House in Louisiana as a stray with a severe injury to his leg. The shelter told us, “The radius and ulna bones broke through the skin causing a nasty, open wound with exposed bone.” The poor fella was limping around and had to be in excruciating pain. Photo: Cara’s House The cat was named Pogo. He was examined by a vet who said due to the...
7 Canine Conditions You Can Address with a Balancing Diet
Eastern Food Therapy uses food to balance, heal, and treat the symptoms of many canine health and behavioral problems, including these seven common issues! Health, happiness, and long life are the main things any dog parent wants for their pooch. Unfortunately, many dogs will face some sort of health or behavioral problem in their life. The good news is you can manage several canine conditions with a balancing diet based on Eastern Food Therapy. If your dog is struggling with one of these conditions or something else, try a Warming, Neutral,...
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Dogs: Signs, Causes and Treatment
Carbon monoxide does not have a smell, color or taste, but it is highly toxic to dogs. This harmful gas can cause poisoning in our canine companions and lead to life-threatening symptoms. The sooner pet parents notice the signs and seek treatment for their pets, the better. Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning in dogs Carbon monoxide poisoning in dogs causes a variety of symptoms. The most characteristic manifests as bright red discoloration of the skin and gums. All signs of carbon monoxide poisoning in dogs include: Bright red discoloration...
An Artist Bonds with Her Dog with Paint Brushes and Splashes of Color
Painting is such a beautiful form of art that can be for leisure or professional work. It’s amazing how painting allows artists to express themselves and transform their imaginations into stunning masterpieces. Aside from depending on their emotions, the artwork is often inspired by a muse. Most times it’s a person, an object, or a scene. For artistic pet parents, their babies often become their number one inspiration. They portray dogs, cats, rabbits, and even exotic pets in various painting styles. Pet parents also create their...
The April Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are…
On Monday, Maddie’s Fund® gave four organizations a $2,500 grant for attending the April Weekly Community Conversations! A total of $10,000 in grants was given to four people chosen at random. In addition, the Maddie’s® Pet Forum winner of $3,000 was also announced! These four people won a grant for their organization from the Weekly Community Conversations Calls: Ginger Gaskins, Berkeley Animal Center (Moncks Corner, SC) Jim Keller, Homeward Pet Adoption Center (Woodinville, WA) Jessica Hendrickson, Kenai Animal Shelter...
Another Cat Showcases Liquid Transformation as It Effortlessly Enters a Container
Humans admire cats not only because of their endearing physical features but also due to their countless impressive traits. They can be sassy, intelligent, sweet, playful, mischievous, and a whole lot more. Felines may differ in personalities, but they all share physical skills that make them talented. Every single thing about them shouts cute, unique, and majestic. It’s entertaining to watch them flex those skills, and sometimes it can be terrifying. For instance, it’s kind of scary to see a cat jump from one high place to...
Neglected Pony’s Hooves Are So Long And Curled She Can Barely Walk Straight
A pony in Canada was able to make an incredible transformation after suffering with overgrown hooves. According to The Dodo, Stella the pony was living completely neglected in a muddy pen with two other horses. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Julia Cesario was informed by a friend that Stella’s elderly owners were struggling to care for her, so she went to the property to investigate and it’s a good thing she did! Stella’s condition broke Julia’s heart and she knew she couldn’t leave the pony there to suffer. Her hooves...
Golden Retriever Escapes While Moving And Treks 40 Miles Back To His Old Home
Dogs are smarter than we give them credit for, and a recent story from Northern Ireland goes to show just that. Lost Paws NI, a charity dedicated to helping lost and found pets throughout Northern Ireland, shared about a determiend and resilient golden retriever named Cooper on Facebook after the pup ran away from his home. You see, Cooper’s family was moving several miles away from their old home and Cooper wasn’t thrilled about the changes. Lost Paws NI explained, “Cooper was an extremely timid dog in a new environment and...
Kevin Smith Opens Up About His Dog Of Nearly Two Decades After She Passes Away
Losing a pet can be an incredibly difficult and emotional experience. Pets are often considered members of the family, and their absence can leave a void that’s hard to fill. The pain of losing a pet can be especially hard if they’ve been a part of our lives for a long time, or if we’ve formed a particularly strong bond with them. The grief that comes with losing a pet is a natural and valid response, and it’s important to allow ourselves the time and space to mourn. Photo: Pexels/Magda Ehlers Whether it’s...
