Little Boy Wins Heart Of Rescue Pony Who Was Scared Of Kids
Although there are many beautiful things about the world around us, perhaps none of them compare to the relationship between a little boy and his pet. We see it often with dogs and cats in our family, but it may also be with other pets, as you will soon see. Shepard is a little boy that loves the animal in his life. Anytime they have the opportunity to be together, it is all smiles and kisses. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo This isn’t a dog or cat in the family; it’s Odie, a rescue pony. When you see the two of these individuals...
The Best Snow Dog Breeds
Sledding, skiing, building snow forts — the list of cold-weather outdoor activities contains many pursuits you can enjoy with your friends and family. Ready to add a dog to the winter fun? Look for a dog bred with characteristics ideal for time in the snow. The following dog breeds are known for their love of cold weather; however, the American Kennel Club (AKC) notes that just because a dog was bred to endure chilly temperatures, it is not safe to leave him outdoors on cold days. The name “Malamute” comes from the Alaskan...
National Pet Dental Health Month: Oral health tips and tricks!
It’s that time of year again: National Pet Dental Health Month. The purpose of this incredibly important month is to serve as a reminder to take your pet to your veterinarian to get a checkup on your pet’s dental health. Why is it critical to do this? Dental disease is a HUGE driver of overall health. Here’s a little bit of information about it: 1. Dental disease can steal years off of your pet’s life and decrease the quality of their life. 2. Cats, small, and raw-fed dogs don’t usually drink enough water, which...
Sous Vide for Dogs and Cats
Gently cooked food made using the sous vide method is a healthy option for dogs and cats. And it’s growing in popularity. Dog and cat parents have more choices than ever before when it comes to deciding what to feed their animal companions. One of the newer dietary options on the pet food market is sous vide, a method that involves gently cooking the food. It offers the convenience of prepared foods with some of the benefits of raw diets. What Is Gently Cooked Food? When you gently cook food, you heat it only to the temperature required...
Animal Care Expo is coming in April!
The Humane Society of the United States Animal Care Expo 2023 will be in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 3-6! The annual conference will have nearly 100 sessions, with a select number being live-streamed this year. If you’re making the trip to Louisiana this year, you won’t want to miss the following sessions, sponsored by Maddie’s Fund. Additionally, Maddie’s Fund® will be sponsoring this year’s Marketing & Fundraising track. On Monday, April 3 at 3:30PM, Dr. Jyothi Robertson will be giving the keynote...
Starving Dog Collapses In Front Of Stranger And Finally Gets To Experience Love
When we see dogs on the street, our hearts go out to them. That is especially true when they are in need, and we may even try to help them somehow. That certainly was the case with Ruger. He wandered into a garage in Greenville, Tennessee, and immediately fell over. When the homeowner found him, she knew he was in serious trouble because he was so emaciated. Photo: YouTube/dogfarm100 You have choices when you’re up against a situation like this. The homeowner decided to contact Bright Hope Animal Rescue and get professional assistance....
New York Shelter Goes Viral For Their Brutally Honest Dog Ad
We have become accustomed to having animal shelters go viral for their excellent work. They take care of dogs that cannot be cared for otherwise, and they often find them forever homes. Every once in a while, an animal shelter will go above and beyond and go viral for an even more interesting reason. That was the case with the Niagara County SPCA, who did something unusual to find a forever home for Ralphie. They posted an ad for Ralphie on Facebook, but it wasn’t your typical ad. They called Ralphie a “whole jerk – not even...
Dachshund Loves Patrolling The Yard So His Parents Built Him A Fence Rampart
Since ancient times, a rampart has been an essential part of checking on the surroundings of a castle or village and protecting it. We often see these ramparts when we visit those areas, but we don’t see them often in modern situations. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo That doesn’t mean, however, that a rampart never has a place in our lives. That is especially true if you are an adorable dachshund named Miles. According to The Dodo, Miles had a problem, and his family was trying hard to find a solution. You see, he wanted to keep the yard...
Dog with Three Legs Loves on All Who Meet Him
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! We weren’t looking for a second dog. My husband and I had lost our first dog to a kidney complication last summer, and we had our hands full with our young dog named Rue. If we were going to get a second dog, we had some rules. We wanted a girl. We wanted her to be smaller than Rue. We wanted to adopt an older dog. Then we saw him. PetSmart was having an adoption event with a rescue...
Viking Invaders Brought Dogs with them from Scandinavia
Vikings were known to be fierce and vicious marauders during the 8th and 9th centuries when they regularly invaded Britain and plundered their way across the sparsely populated landscape. In movies, we are often treated to scenes of these forays into parts unknown, featuring their famous longboats sailing to distant shores in search of treasure, lands to farm, and slaves to work them. What we never see are their dogs or horses. Now, a recent discovery at a crematorium site located in present-day Derbyshire points conclusively to the inclusion...
