A Puppy Whose Teeth Were Pulled Out Gets Rescued and Finds a Loving Foster Home
“We recently took in this sweet baby, his name is Toothless. Animal control let us know that this 9-month-old boy had all of his teeth pulled out by someone. We could not say no to taking him in, and he quickly stole all of our hearts,” Royal Animal Refuge posted on their Facebook page recently. In addition to having almost all of his teeth pulled out except for his two back molars, Toothless was suffering from deadly parvovirus when he arrived. The pit bull puppy was immediately taken to a veterinary clinic for treatment. Royal...
You Can Take Lovable Pictures of Your Pets by Following These 7 Easy Steps
Pets are among the most challenging subjects to photograph. Yes, there are some of them who seem to know how to look awesome on camera. But many pets do not care at all how their photographs will look, even if you cajole them repeatedly or promise them extra treats. They are more interested in simply being themselves, playful and carefree. So, how can you make a successful photoshoot with pets? Here are 7 easy steps to create amazing pet photographs: 1. Talk with the pet owner about the best time to do their pet’s photoshoot Photo:...
Puppy Rescued From Deplorable Conditions In Back Of Van Is Now K9 For Kent Police
A rescue puppy is showing her gratitude by giving back to the community that helped save her. The RSPCA responded to a call about three dogs living in deplorable conditions in the back of a van in Kent. One of the dogs rescued was a 20-week-old spaniel puppy who was later named Bella. The energetic pup had all the qualities to be a good police dog and was taken in by Kent Police. Spaniels are working dogs that just want to please and obey their owners, which makes them great candidates for police work. Their powerful nose come in handy for...
Cheeky Cat Learns How To Open The Door And Let His Feline Friends In
Ask anyone who has a cat in their family and they will tell you that felines are incredibly smart. Although that fact is known, there are still some who have their doubts but they are about to be erased, thanks to a new viral video on TikTok. It seems as if one of the cats in a group of felines learned how to open a door by hanging when the latch and allowing it to open itself. Photo: TikTok/@jimganoza It did so for the benefit of all of its feline friends, and suddenly the “Kitty Gang” was heading indoors. The feline that figured...
The Aroostook County Courthouse Is Hiring A Full-Time Therapy Dog
I think if you asked most people about going to the courthouse, they would admit that it is a stressful situation. For one particular County Courthouse in Maine, however, the stress is going to be lower thanks to a dedicated therapy dog. According to AP News, the yellow labrador retriever will find a new home in the Aroostook County Courthouse, after completing two years of training. Photo: Wikimedia Commons In an interview with Bangor Daily News, district attorney Todd Collins shared that he believes this is something that is sure to help...
10 Dog Breeds That Drool The Most
Some dog breeds are known for their athletic ability or easy-going temperament, while others are known for putting the “d” in drool. The most famous slobbery dog has to be Beethoven. The world fell in love with his mischievous actions and big heart, but no one can forget the scene where he slobbers over everything. While all dogs can drool, those with large jowls are more prone to be slobbery messes. But what’s not to love about a big lug with a little dribble?! Just like dog hair, drool is just part of life if you own one...
Remembering Fido
Every dog owner will someday experience a time of sorrow that, hopefully, occurs after years of joy with our beloved dogs. While nothing can speed up the healing process — which, indeed, is a process, not something one magically “gets over” after a certain amount of time — many have found memorializing their dog to be comforting. There is absolutely no single, right way to do this, reminds Reverend Kaleel Sakakeeny, an animal chaplain and credentialed pet loss and grief counselor in Boston. “Each of us mourns and...
Want to switch your dog or cat to a raw diet?
Raw diets have been fed for decades, but their popularity has risen significantly in recent years. If you’re considering switching your own dog or cat to a raw diet, here’s how to go about it. Raw meat-based diets for dogs and cats have become increasingly popular over the last number of years. Many animals thrive on these diets and enjoy a variety of benefits — from better dental health and digestion to fewer allergies, improved skin and coat condition, and good weight control. If you’re thinking of switching your own...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Big Dog Master Class, adoption resource drive and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The February National Call grant giveaway winners are…This past Monday and Friday, Maddie’s Fund® gave four organizations/people a $2,500 grant just for attending the February National Calls! These grants were picked at random. The February winners from the Animal Welfare Leadership Roundup group are: Emily Klehm, South Suburban Humane Society (Chicago Heights, IL) Alexis Pagoulatos, Animal Rescue League of Berks County … Learn More...
Therapy Dog Helps Ease Fear & Anxiety For Patients At The Dentist
Kids are not the only ones who are afraid of going to the dentist; adults can be just as fearful. In fact, nearly one in three Americans have dental anxiety and fear. One dentist in New York City has hired a new employee whose only job is to comfort these patients who might be feeling anxious and scared. Luna is a spaniel-mix trained therapy dog who helps ease the fears of Dr. Carlos Huerta’s patients while they’re in the dental chair at The Dental Boutique. She improves their dental experience and makes their visits as pain-free...
