Mischievous Cats Start Years-Long Rivalry With Security Guard
A security guard at the Onomichi City Museum of Art in Hiroshima, Japan has been faced with a friendly rivalry between himself and two of the neighborhood cats. Each morning, the guard arrives to work and is greeted by Ken-chan, a black cat, and Go-chan, an orange tabby cat. The two felines attempt to slip through the sliding glass doors when they’re opened for the day, and the guard has to corral the cats and carry them back outside. Photo: Twitter/@bijutsu1 It’s a lighthearted rivalry that’s all in good fun and it’s...
Family Adopts Puppy That Was Rescued From A Locked Bird Cage
Dog rescues aren’t always easy, but they’re always worth it. When a dog or puppy gets a new chance at life and makes a beautiful transformation, all the effort and heartbreak the rescuers went through pays off. Rescuers with the Dog Rescue Shelter in Mladenovac, Serbia recently shared some good news about one of their rescue puppies. The dog, Mini, went viral after she was found locked in a bird cage. She was exposed to the elements and had little space to run or play. Photo: YouTube/Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac, Serbia It was a...
Adorable Senior Cat Won’t Calm Down Unless They Turn On Her Favorite Cartoons
You know how humans used to worship cats on a whole other level than we still do right now? I mean, aren’t we all just suckers for cat videos, you know what I mean? Our story for today is about an internet famous cat called Ella. And Ella specializes in watching TV. And she demands to see her cartoons and expects her human to turn on her TV whenever she pleases. PHOTO: Instagram/ellawatchestv_ The instagram account ellawatchestv_ has over 64k followers and their TikTok account has over a whopping 634k followers. Although the account...
Top 5 ways your dog or cat can help you de-stress
There’s no getting around the fact we’re living in stressful times. But the good news is that our dogs and cats can help significantly lower our stress levels — check out the top five ways they do it! To say the past couple of years have been stressful is an understatement. And as COVID-19 continues to afflict the whole world, that stress isn’t letting up much. On the plus side, a study done by Washington State University shows that interacting with animals markedly reduces stress in humans. Whether you’re always...
CBD for pet anxiety and behavior
Find out why CBD is the Swiss army knife of herbal supplements for anxiety and behavior issues in dogs and cats. CBD-dominant cannabis, commonly known to us as “hemp”, is good for many different issues commonly affecting our dogs and cats. But the single most important reason why animal parents seek out CBD is its ability to calm an overactive nervous system. From excessive fears and anxieties that affect a dog or cat’s behavior, to extreme nervous system over-activity such as epileptic seizures, CBD has proven very helpful....
Cat Lover Called to Help Stray Kitten That is ‘Hard to Handle’
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! Four years ago in mid-December, I saw a friend pleading on Facebook for someone to help him at a local McDonald’s. There were little kittens living in freezing temperatures and being hit by cars in the parking lot. I couldn’t not help. I dragged my then boyfriend out of the house and immediately drove to the restaurant. We got there and realized there were countless cats...
URGENT HEAT HELP – Friday Update
Jun 10, 2022 The weather is forecasted to be brutally hot this weekend, starting at 100 degrees today and going up to 104 tomorrow. Even though the heat is bad enough, we know that this could get much worse if there are any power outages. The more we do TODAY, the more likely we are to stay on top of any catastrophic changes that may arise without warning. You can help us get the resources we need to stay ahead of the danger by giving NOW. By making a gift today, you immediately help us keep animals safe. But there are several more ways you...
Ear Cropping Is Illegal In Most Countries, But Not In The U.S.
Ear cropping is an elective surgery currently implemented in approximately 20 dog breeds, including Dobermans, Great Danes, Boxers and more. According to Tier 1 Veterinary Medical Center, this procedure can involve the surgical removal of most to all of the flappy portion of the ear. Contrary to popular misconception, ear cropping does not improve a dog’s hearing or prevent ear infections, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reports. Ear cropping is an elective surgery currently implemented in approximately 20 dog breeds,...
How to help your pup with separation anxiety
Separation anxiety is on the rise with many pet owners returning to work. Here are some tips on how to help your pup stay calm while you’re away. Separation anxiety in dogs was on the rise pre-pandemic and today is likely the most common behavior problem. As some are dashing back to the office, no one is giving adopted “pandemic puppies” a heads up in advance; the sudden change has begun to manifest in even more reports of separation anxiety. What is separation anxiety? Separation anxiety is essentially a panic attack. As...
URGENT HEAT HELP – Act Now
Jun 10, 2022 The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Austin area, with temperatures expected to reach dangerous and deadly levels. With forecasted highs above 105 degrees Saturday and Sunday, we are activating emergency measures to keep our animals safe in the extreme weather conditions. At this time we are also urgently asking for your help! As important members of the APA! community, we are committed to keeping you aware of our preparedness plans, top priorities, and what we need most to continue our lifesaving...
