Abandoned Cat Left Behind When Owners Move Away Learns To Love Again
We live in a world that is uncertain in many different ways. We might be doing quite fine at one moment and then in the next moment, we lose almost everything. It’s a sad reality, and perhaps what is even sadder is the fact that our pets are often the ones who suffer the most from it. That being said, a loving parent to a furry family member would never think about abandoning them or leaving them behind just because times got tough. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Unfortunately, that isn’t the case in every family, and in San Bernardino,...
Worried Woman Takes Kitten To The Vet And Her Diagnosis Leaves The Internet In Stitches
We do what we can to take care of the animals that are in our families. Some people refer to them as our pets but we know better, they are our children, brothers, and sisters. When we take care of an animal, we realize that they are going to give us much more in return. That is why we provide them with the best of the best when it comes to good food, good company, and a nice place to sleep. Photo: flickr/Jennifer C Of course, when something goes wrong, we also want to make sure that they are well taken care of. This might mean buying them...
Heart Cancer in Dogs is a Real Thing. Know the Signs, Causes, and Treatments
Just hearing the C word makes most of us shudder in fear. A disease or condition that spares no creature, even invertebrates can get tumors. Because cancer is so prevalent, it’s wise to know the symptoms of the various forms it takes. That includes cancer in our pets. When it comes to dogs, not all tumors are cancerous. Oftentimes, you’ll see a dog with fatty tumors, especially as they age. While unsightly, they’re not life-threatening and won’t impact the quality of life the animal experiences. But what about tumors...
Dad Wants To Give Away Daughter’s Cat Without Permission
We’re diving in straight with this one, people. I’m not sure why, but I feel like the way Reddit user FROGarrow started her post just gives you the frustration she feels with what happened to her. PHOTO: Unsplash/Kelly Sikkema There’s not really much backstory here; OP opens her story by saying that her father asked her for pictures of her cat the moment she went to her mom’s house. She asked why but was met with no answer until she eventually called her father. Turns out, her father was giving away OP’s cat,...
Do You and Your Dog Share the Same Personality? Research Says it’s Likely You Do!
New research suggests that humans and their canine companions share similar traits or personalities. For instance, if you have an easy-going and perennially sunny outlook, chances are you might be the pet parent of a golden retriever, a breed known for its sweet, unflappable disposition. Seeing as you’d want a pet that matched your temperament and energy levels, this doesn’t really seem all that earth-shattering. Setting aside the obviousness of that line of thinking, the study surveyed more than 1,500 past and present dog owners...
10 Ways Shelters and Rescues Can Use QR Codes Today
QR codes are everywhere these days—at restaurants, where you scan them instead of being handed a physical menu; bouncing around your TV screen during the Super Bowl (what was that ad even for?!); on the back of a business card, to direct you to someone’s LinkedIn page or TikTok channel. And no wonder, since some 85 percent of Americans now carry smartphones. More and more animal shelters and rescue groups are finding creative, effective ways to use those data-filled squares that you scan with your phone—and you can, too!...
Pet Food Pantries Provide Critical Support To Families In Need
Did you know that financial difficulty is one of the top five reasons pets are surrendered to animal shelters?As pawtracks reports, Even food stamps cannot be used to purchase pet food. It’s in these challenging situations that pet food pantries provide crucial support, reports the New York Times. Across the United States, pet food pantries and food banks provide a lifeline to animals in need, helping keep them in their homes. Photo: Adobe Stock / hedgehog94Pet food pantries help keep pet families together by making sure they have have...
#BeAHelper, a new PSA campaign focused on keeping pets and people together
Maddie’s Fund®, together with The Ad Council and The Humane Society of the United States have launched a new campaign, “Pets and People Together,” a fully integrated public service announcement (PSA) campaign, to inspire pet lovers everywhere to #BeAHelper. Ninety-seven percent of pet owners consider their pet to be family. At any given time, anyone may experience a crisis that can temporarily impact their ability to care for their pets. This campaign highlights that the best place for pets is with their...
CBD and Canine Anxiety
CBD is a natural remedy for dogs that get stressed and anxious. Canine anxiety is the animal’s response to fear, apprehension, agitation, or detachment. It is manifested by nervousness, restlessness, and other undesirable behaviors. Anxious behavior is also shown by senior dogs without any external stimuli due to deteriorating cognitive functions. While anxiety is a common occurrence in dogs, the symptoms exhibited can be a nuisance for the owners. Also, if a dog is experiencing frequent unchecked episodes of anxiety, it may lead to the...
Personalized Dog Christmas Stockings
If you’re looking for the perfect stocking, check out these adorable offerings from artist Melodie Musick. Other than regular grade school and high school art classes, Melodie is mostly self-taught but has loved drawing and painting for as long as she can remember. Melodie opened her Etsy shop (RaeRussellDesigns) in 2019, starting with portraits and tote bags. When she came across a cute, jute stocking she thought might be fun to work with, she painted one for her dog. After posting it on Facebook, everyone loved it, and she actually...
