Sea Otters Face New Deadly Threat, and Humans Can Catch It, Too
Sea otters, the smallest marine mammals in North America, are iconic symbols of the California coast and a keystone species. These furry creatures once numbered in the hundreds of thousands, but due to hunting, habitat loss, and pollution, they have become one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world. In recent years, a new threat has emerged that could drive otters to extinction: a bacterial infection known as toxoplasmosis. Photo: Adobe Stock / erikakirkySea otters are a marine mammal found along the coasts of the Pacific Ocean....
Blankets, Pet Food, and Pizza: GreaterGood’s Work in Ukraine Continues
As the war for control of Ukraine rages on, the people there need as much help as they did in the first days of the invasion. Many of them are living in cramped conditions with relatives or in shelters. Attacks on infrastructure have caused power outages and supply chain issues, leading to a lack of resources and basic necessities in many locations. Photo: GreaterGood/Nina YevtushenkoPeople in Kyiv, Ukraine, are receiving food and supplies thanks to your donations. In certain areas of Ukraine, attacks are ramping up, and more and more homes...
Natural Grooming Products—the Safe Choice for Your Dog
Throw out those chemical-laden pet soaps and shampoos. Natural grooming products that use only gentle, non-toxic ingredients are much safer and better for your dog’s coat and skin. Regularly bathing your dog helps keep his skin and coat healthy and clean. But if you’re using commercial soaps and shampoos, you may be doing him more harm than good. Their ingredients can cause skin irritation, itching and even rashes, all of which get worse when the dog starts scratching, licking, or even biting the area in an effort to find relief....
Pawsitively in Love: Understanding the 5 Love Languages of Dogs
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To All the Dogs in the World: Here’s How Dad Taught Me to Stop Being Jealous of My Little Sister
Golden Who Loves Being An Only Child Gets Surprised With A Sister | The Dodo [embedded content] golden-only-child-sister Transcript0:00okay go ahead taste taste0:03good taste take it0:06cucumber whoa0:08[Music]0:09what do you think about that Emma Emma0:11has definitely run into frames and kind0:14of quote unquote ruined it she wants to0:15be part of the group it’s always been0:18Ellie and I together until recently when0:21we decided to get Emma0:24Ellie and Emma’s first interaction was0:26priceless see what she thinks she...
Golden Retriever to Fur Parents: Yes, I Love This Game but Should I Always be the Seeker?
Golden Retriever Can’t Stop Playing Hide and Seek With Her Parents | The Dodo [embedded content] golden-retriever-hide-seek Transcript0:02foreign0:06[Music]0:22[Music]0:39thank you0:42[Music]0:54from this spot0:55on the fridge0:57[Music]1:12foreign1:14[Music]1:34[Music]1:50foreign1:52[Music]2:14[Music]2:22foreign2:24[Music]2:47[Music]2:55thank you Source: The Animal Rescue Site...
Rescue Pittie to Fur Parents: My Little Brother is the Wish I’ve Made Upon a Star!
Rescue Pittie Never Leaves Her Little Brother’s Side | The Dodo [embedded content] rescue-pittie-little-brother Transcript0:03[Music]0:07see you again0:11[Music]0:32many times0:35[Music]0:48[Music]1:04thank you1:09[Music]1:12foreign1:17[Music]1:25[Music]1:51you say good girl1:53[Music]2:06[Applause]2:12how many times2:16you guys are both cozy2:19dreams2:24[Music]2:26girl2:28that’s a good girl2:30[Music]2:38[Music]2:51[Music]3:00how many times3:05[Music]3:05[Applause]3:07[Music]3:11we have come so close3:15[Music]3:24hey3:26keep it...
Awestruck Parents: Look, Our Baby’s Walking Now! And He Wants to be with His Dog!
Baby Takes His First Steps Straight To His Dog | The Dodo [embedded content] baby-first-steps-dog Transcript0:00foreign0:02[Music]0:23[Music]0:27I would consider him a troublemaker for0:29sure0:31he’s very spoiled0:36Vito definitely knew that we were0:39pregnant0:41and you would always lay his head on my0:43stomach we were definitely curious on0:45how we would act when the baby did come0:47[Music]0:57our son was born we finally brought Luca1:00home1:02we introduced them he was definitely1:06curious and wondering who this little1:09tiny...
APA!’s New Pet Pals Program Is Creating the Next Generation of Animal Welfare Leaders!
Mar 30, 2023 Austin Pets Alive! has long been known for innovating, collaborating, and sharing our knowledge of how to save animals’ lives. But animal welfare is also about humans—the humans who love and own pets, and the humans who work in animal shelters. That’s why we are so thrilled to introduce Pet Pals, our brand new program for at-risk and vulnerable working-age youth to participate in an 8-week paid internship! The interns, who are between 16 and 21 years old, are learning the ins and outs of shelter management, and...
Study Finds Having Pets Could Reduce Food Allergies In Children
Growing up with pets is special, as the bond between animals and children can be unmatched. But besides getting a built-in best friend, having a pet as a child may have some health benefits as well! We know that dogs offer health benefits for adults, as research has shown petting your dog could be good for your brain and dog ownership might help increase your lifespan! Photo: Pexels/Ketut Subiyanto Now, research has even more benefits of pet ownership, but this time, it’s for children. The study, “Associations between fetal or...
