Bonded Cuties Irwen and Elenor are a Sweet Pair to Draw to — Adopt Them Now!
Check out two of the sweetest girls you’ll ever meet, bonded pair Irwen and Elenor! Both cats love to play, greet, and cuddle with their human at every opportunity, and they’re hoping that person will soon be you! In the meantime, they’re waiting for you and their together furever home over at Purrfect Pals Sanctuary in Arlington, Washington. Like all of the rescue’s felines, Irwen and Elenor are spayed, microchipped, viral tested, and vaccinated. In other words, they’re ready to roll! Photo: Purrfect Pals...
Stressed Shelter Dog Smiles When She Realizes She Is Being Adopted
Animal shelters do their best to care for all the homeless pets that come through their door, but the loud noises, small spaces, and solitude can take a toll on the dogs and cats. A three-year-old pit bull mix named Laurel was not adjusting well to shelter life. Staff and volunteers at Collin County Animal Services did their best to give the affectionate pup some quiet time. Laurel would use this time to cuddle with people and take naps. The loving dog just wanted a family of her own. @collincountyadoptablepet Laurel deserves endless nap on...
10 Ways You Can Help Save Cats Of Families Affected By Crisis
When families are in crisis, their pets may be in danger for a variety of reasons. The family may not have the resources or financial means to properly care for their pets. If a family is facing financial difficulties, they may not be able to afford to feed their pets or provide them with necessary veterinary care, reports the American Academy of Pediatrics. Photo: Adobe Stock / SeventyfourFor those facing these hardships with pets, the pet may face the unthinkable through no fault of their own. The family may be facing significant stress and...
Coast Guard Rushes to Save Dog Who Fell Through Ice in Detroit River
On New Year’s Eve, officers of the Detroit sector of the Coast Guard were performing a routine patrol of the shoreline when they spotted something in the water. A black and white dog was struggling to stay above the freezing water after falling through the ice near Grayhaven Island. The team from USCG Station Belle Isle rushed to rescue the dog. Photos of the rescue shared by the Coast Guard show Petty Officer Cole Harper wearing a wet suit and carefully walking out onto the ice with a rope tied around his waist for safety. He reached...
Best Dog-Friendly Hotel Chains
When you bring your pet with you on vacation, it can make the logistics of travel easier. There are a number of dog-friendly hotel chains that allow you to bring your furry friend along with you when you travel.Most travel sites allow you to filter results by pet-friendly or you can use pet-specific website like Bring Fido to search for dog friendly accommodations. Contact a hotel directly before you go to confirm any rules or regulations for the individual hotel. Pet-friendly hotel chains Hilton Hotels are pet friendly across its 18...
How Your Dog or Cat’s Gut Microbiome Affects Overall Health
When we think of the gut microbiome, we consider it mainly in terms of digestive health. But the truth is, the state of your dog or cat’s gut microbiome can affect other parts of his body, from his brain to his lungs. Every surface of your dog or cat’s body (and your own) has a microbiome. However, the vast majority of microbial biodiversity is found in the nutrient-rich environment of the gastrointestinal tract. At least 200 times as many cells, and even more unique gene products, are found in the intestinal microbiome than in...
Guinness World Records Recognizes Flossie As The World’s Oldest Living Cat
I wonder what it would feel like to live for 120 years… The world’s oldest living cat is 27 years old, and that is equivalent to an impressive 120 human years old. The Guinness World Records officially recognized Flossie as the oldest living cat, and she definitely doesn’t look her age. Born on December 29, 1995, Flossie lives in the UK with her owner, Vicki. Flossie may be old and deaf already, but the senior cat is in good health, although her eyesight isn’t as good as it used to be. PHOTO: Youtube/Guinness World...
‘Unfriendly’ Cat Who Had Lived in Shelter for Two Years Finally Finds Forever 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! I had been a volunteer at my local shelter for over two years, so I was there when Kit was surrendered due to her owner being evicted. Immediately, I thought she was a gorgeous cat, but I soon found out that she wasn’t very “friendly”. Didn’t appear to have a cuddly bone in her body! CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / JOSÉ PAULO VASCONCELOS Fast forward two years –...
Sweet Siamese and Snowshoe Mix Wants to Move in With You Now!
Meet Shere, a gorgeous tortie point Siamese and Snowshoe girl who’s been spayed and weighs approximately 11.28 lbs. The shelter staff at Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) in Tucson, Arizona, believe sweet miss Shere is about 6 years old. Regardless, she’s an exceptionally good girl who wants very much to find her forever home so she can get out of the shelter. Animal Rescue Shelters and rescues, no matter how well-equipped and/or maintained they are, create high levels of stress in animals. That’s why it’s so important...
Senior Sanctuary Looks After the Most Vulnerable Rescue Pets
Cherished Tails Senior Sanctuary is a 501(c)3, all-volunteer, foster-based rescue group in Marana, Arizona, that rescues senior shelter dogs at high risk of euthanasia due to age, illness, or behavior. The group keeps the animals until they’re able to find forever homes or hospice care for them. The work they perform is so valuable because so many people consider animals like these unadoptable. Together, CTSS has been able to save more than 1,000 pets since its inception, which — all things considered — speaks volumes....
