Balancing medical and behavioral well-being in shelter animals
Want to learn why strategies to support shelter animal well-being involve all of us, and all sheltering roles? And why the welfare of shelter animals requires a holistic approach to their well-being? Be sure to watch the on-demand recording of the session, “Balancing Medical & Behavioral Well-Being in Shelter Animals.” In the presentation, you’ll recognize why and how we can help our shelter animals to be happy and healthy, including case examples and a group discussion to learn all of our tips and tricks! This...
Elk Politely Cross Road at ‘Elk Crossing’ Sign
Why did the elk cross the road? Because the sign told them to do it. At least that’s what appears to have happened in a video shot by Instagram user @laurieannhanson in Douglas County, Colorado. The video shows a herd of elk standing near the road just after sunrise on rolling fields dusted with snow. Soon after the video begins, half of the herd takes off across the road, and their dedication to politeness on the roadways is admirable. As the video finishes, you can see that they’ve been running across the road next to an elk...
Sweet ‘Couch Potato’ Lab Mix Still Waiting for Forever Home After Two Years with Rescue
Mom, sometimes called Big Mom due to her 85-pound frame, is aptly named. She’s sweet, a calming presence, and always there with a little snuggle. Her son, with whom she was rescued, found a home some time ago. She’s still waiting, after two long years. Mom – a black Lab mix – has been in the care of Texas-based Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue while she waits for her own permanent home, spending time with a few different fosters in the meantime. One of those fosters, Nancy Byron, says she ended up with her for a somewhat odd...
Playful Horse Loves Making “Snow Angels” With Her Owner
An adorable video captured the moment West Wind the horse plopped down in the snow to make some snow angels with her owner. According to ViralHog, West Wind the horse lives with his owner, Sandy Hodskins, at the West Meadow Farm in Bradford, New Hampshire. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog The 17-year-old Kiger Mustang was born in Bend, Oregon but was taken to the farm in New Hampshire at a young age. At the farm, they use what’s called Natural Horsemanship to connect and bond with their horses “at every level – recreation, training,...
Neglected Pup Rescued, Glows Up and is Renamed ‘Carrie Bradshaw’
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 2008, a flea-ridden, muddy, matted “fluffy” pup was being honked at by a truck in the street. I got the little hot mess to follow me and my 10-year-old Jack Russell home, where I offered her food and water. She would have none of it. Cranky over her close brush with disaster, she pouted behind the couch for one hour until I made her come out. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / SABRINA...
Stranded Cows in California Benefitting From “Operation Hay Drop”
Cattle ranchers in northern California have been on edge recently with all of the snowfall that has buried grasses their cows would normally be munching on. Take Robert Puga’s cattle, for instance. Stranded and starving in the snow for weeks now, he said, “We’ve never seen record snow like this, ever. And we’re losing cattle left and right.” His ranch lies in Trinity County, an area that’s been hit particularly hard by the state’s relentless snowfall for the winter of 2022/2023. Photo:...
The 2023 “World’s Ugliest Dog” Competition Is Officially Underway
Dogs are cute, at least, many of them are. If you’ve been around dogs before in your life, you probably realize that while there are plenty of adorable pups in the world, there’s also a fair mix of straight ugly dogs. It’s hard to even write that, but it’s true. In fact, there are so many ugly dogs in the world that a competition was created to celebrate them! Photo: Flickr/Wayne Dunbar License: CC BY-ND 2.0 The “World’s Ugliest Dog” competition has been happening for nearly 50 years as a way to honor...
Best Food For Senior Dogs: Aging Dog Nutrition Explained
It’s well known that nutrition plays a big role in a puppy’s health, but it’s often forgotten that these early months aren’t the only stage of a dog’s life where they have special nutritional needs. Senior dogs also need a diet that supports their aging bodies, which is why we want to help you find the best food for senior dogs. What should you look for when choosing the best food for senior dogs? Senior dogs have different nutritional needs compared to their younger counterparts. Knowing this, the best food for...
Tiger Population in Thai Wildlife Sanctuary Sees Increases for the First Time in 30 Years
Some good news out of Kanchanaburi, Thailand has arrived. A wildlife sanctuary in Southeast Asia has seen its tiger population increase for the first time in three decades. Staff working at the Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary were able to identify three Indochinese tigers by their distinctive stripe patterns. The three cats were observed in a nature reserve to the north, last year, noted the Bangkok Post. Photo: Pixabay/RaeWallis Tiger Stripes Each tiger’s stripe pattern is completely unique and as distinct as human fingerprints. Staff at...
Can Dogs Have ADHD?
“My dog is so ADHD …” is a phrase commonly used to describe our overly energetic, often impulsive canine friends. It’s a convenient comparison of activity levels with the familiar human diagnosis of ADHD. Yet, canine hyperactive disorder (HD) remains a rare clinical diagnosis, says dog behaviorist Dr. Sally J. Foote. Symptoms of canine HD (dog adhd) Not sure if your dog has canine hyperactive disorder? Look for these symptoms: Inability to stop moving despite hours of exercise Difficulty sleeping for prolonged periods...
