Canine Breeders Deny Puppies The Playtime They Need For Proper Development
The importance of outdoor play time for dogs cannot be overstated, but it’s sadly ignored by a large amount of breeders in the United States. Dogs need exercise every day, during their formative years and beyond, if they are to grow and thrive. It’s physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy for them, Pet Place maintains, and can involve as little as 15 minutes of strenuous activity a day. There are different developmental stages of a puppy’s life that can make the difference between a happy, healthy and well-socialized...
$10,000 Reward Being Offered To Find Monster Who Set Dog On Fire In Georgia
DeKalb County Police Department received a distressing call on December 5 about a Labradoodle engulfed in flames and running down the road. Witnesses put out the fire and the dog was rushed to a veterinary clinic in critical condition. He survived and was named Will for his strong will to live. He has undergone multiple debridement procedures and still has a long road of recovery ahead, but he is expected to survive. 12-14-21 Will update. Will had a tough day today so he got some extra love to help him through. Unfortunately, it’s...
Dietary sugars, microbial acids and dental/gut disease – a deeper dive.
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You Want to Help Keep People and Pets Together. But How to Get Started?
People kept approaching Corena Huffman about giving up their pets. They couldn’t afford to feed them. They weren’t able to get them to the vet. People thought turning over the cats and dogs they loved to the Highland County Humane Society—the nonprofit, foster-based organization in rural Virginia, for which Corena volunteers as executive director (the organization has no paid staff)—was their only choice, if the pets were to stay healthy and well. Corena thought there might be a better way: giving out pet food,...
Does your animal shelter have a behavior program? Tell us!
You may remember us mentioning we have a few surveys coming your way this winter. Here’s a NEW one about shelter behavior practices. Supporting and making outcome decisions for dogs with behavioral concerns is a challenge for many shelters, so we’re looking to do an assessment of current shelter behavior practices. This survey primarily focuses on dogs, because you’ve told us that you struggle more with dog than cat behavior. If you’re a government or private animal shelter with a physical building, please...
Beloved Marathon Cheer Dog, Spencer, Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer
Spencer is a 12-year-old therapy dog with the most adorable hobby. The senior golden retriever loves cheering on runners at the Boston Marathon, which Spencer attends every year, rain or shine. In October 2021, Spencer even attended the race right after recovering from cancer surgery. Photo: YouTube/CBS Boston But while Spencer looked like his old self greeting runners from his usual spot between miles 2 and 3, it appears the dog’s cheerleading days are sadly numbered. According to Spencer’s owner, Rich Powers, the dog’s...
Blind Senior Dog Dumped at Shelter Finds Happiness in His Golden Years
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. Submissions were accepted through December 5th. Voting will run from December 6th through December 31st. Three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the stories here! When I was volunteering at Friends of Linden, 10-year-old Prince was dumped by his “owners.” He was a little white poodle, terribly matted, and blind from cataracts. The people who dumped him actually told the shelter they...
Kentucky Woman Searching For Missing Cat After Tornadoes Rip Through Town
When tornados flattened the town of Mayfield, Kentucky, Joyce Guthrie was lucky to escape with her life. But Joyce’s two cats, Po and Zeus, weren’t as fortunate. When the Kentucky woman returned home, she found her house had been destroyed. Even worse, her beloved pets were missing. “I’ve had them four years and they’re very precious to me,” Joyce told WSIL News 3, a local news station. Photo: YouTube/WSIL News 3 Thankfully–after 3 days of searching–Joyce finally found her orange tabby, Po,...
Service Dog Gives Army Veteran Suffering From PTSD & Depression A Will To Live
After serving in the military for a long period of time, many servicemen have a hard time adjusting back to civilian life. Becca Stephens was no exception. She served in the U.S. Army for four years, including a stressful tour in Iraq. When it was time to finally come home, she struggled with PTSD and depression. Photo: YouTube/Good Morning America She began seeing a doctor because she was having nightmares and she noticed a lot of things that had changed within her. That’s when the doctor diagnosed her with PTSD. Her crippling emotions...
Colorado Dog Missing For Two Weeks Found Alive On Cliff
One of the greatest fears of any pet owner is to have their pet go missing. But this story has a happy ending thanks to brave rescuers and a microchip. A Colorado family searched every day for their beloved dog who went missing two weeks ago. They refused to give up hope and were overjoyed when they received a call from the Humane Society of The Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) saying they had found Jessie Lee. Posted by Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region on Monday, December 13, 2021 The adorable pup had survived on her own in the...
