47 Cats Are Rescued From Sweltering Hot Car At Rest Stop
47 cats were rescued from “extreme heat and unsanitary conditions” in a car that was parked at a rest stop in Harris, Minnesota. Agents from the Animal Humane Society quickly arrived on scene to remove the cats from the hot car after they were contacted by the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota State Patrol officers. Photo: YouTube/KHOU 11 Authorities were notified of the cats from concerned citizens who witnessed the situation at the Goose Creek rest stop. Temperatures soared to the high 90s, which meant the...
Dams On the Amazon Are Driving Freshwater Dolphins Extinct
More than 400 hydroelectric dams are in operation, being built, or planned for the Amazon river’s headwaters and basin, The Guardian reports. These tropical dams disrupt water flow and nutrient deposition, with negative consequences for aquatic animals, especially migratory species like dolphins. According to the World Wildlife Fund, as dams are constructed, the dynamite and noise can harm river dolphins. Once the dam is up, increased boat traffic can lead to more injuries and deaths from collisions. Two freshwater species: the Amazon...
Woman Wins a Cow’s Heart Through a Song
Music can influence people and animals effectively — it’s the right language to use when all else fails. Songs can touch and soften someone’s heart. For animals who have undergone trauma, you can use music to slowly put down their guard — a very powerful tool to break their wall of distrust and fear. A member of a nonprofit organization, Freedom Farm Sanctuary, used music to win over a tiny rescue cow. Shani Allouche was determined to build a relationship with Nir, but the cow prefers to stay away from humans. Photo:...
Dog Hiccups and Ways to Stop Them
If you are a first-time dog parent, you have a lot to study about — in case something unfamiliar happens one day. Dog hiccups are one of those body reactions that may seem troubling but are actually not. It’s as normal as human hiccups. Your dog may produce “hic” sounds because of diaphragmatic irritations. When the diaphragm is irritated, it causes small spasms that make light movements in the opening between the vocal cords. It is called the glottis, and once it closes, produces the hiccup sound. Photo:...
Landlord Pays for Medical Care and Waives Pet Deposit When Tenant Falls in Love with Two Strays
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 was always a dog person, and at the time, it had been a few years since I’d last had a dog. I went on, never having any real plans to get another pet, until one spring day, I was called outside. We lived in a row of duplexes with one massive, shared back yard. I soon spotted two seemingly adult ginger tabbies huddled together, hiding near our neighbor’s back patio. CATS....
6 tips for washing your dog
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Is your cat happy?
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
A Sweet Rescue Dog Waits for Her Dad to Come Home by Staying in the Driveway
A lot of people can attest to the fact that dogs are one of the sweetest and most loyal beings in the world. They have these qualities that made them earn the title “man’s best friend” — dogs are indeed great companions. You can never doubt their capability to protect the ones they love. Canines are proof that animals can feel emotions and they can express them. They symbolize love and care — with their cute button noses, paws, and fluffy fur. Even in pop culture, dogs are portrayed as humans’ fun and...
Seriously Ill Orphaned Kittens Rescued From Woodpile
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! It was the beginning of October, and my wife and I just had taken in a stray we’d been feeding all summer. That’s another story. We had started volunteering for a nonprofit organization earlier that year, and our coordinator had just gotten a phone call. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / LYNN GREYLING There was a litter of four kittens, who were born outside, and this person found them in...
What is Heterochromia in Dogs?
What does it mean when a dog has two-colored eyes? Are you the proud pet parent of a dog with two different colored eyes? You may think this is super cool, or super weird. And it’s probably a bit of both. But don’t worry, your dog is not alone. There are many dog breeds who are prone to this condition, and it’s called heterochromia. What is heterochromia in dogs? Heterochromia is the official term for dogs with two different colored eyes. In fact, this not only happens in dogs, but it can also occur in cats, horses,...
