10 Reasons Pit Bulls Rock (And Why You Should Celebrate National Pit Bull Awareness Day)
Your mother probably told you not to make assumptions, which make an a** out of you and me. Sadly, this sage advice isn’t always followed by adults, leading people to unfairly stereotype races, genders, religions, and–in the case of pit bulls–an entire dog breed. Photo: Pixabay This is a shame for multiple reasons, starting with the fact that pit bulls just don’t deserve this bad rap. Pit bulls were once considered so loving and loyal that they were called “nanny dogs” — and left in charge of babies...
Bull Elk With Tire Around His Neck For Half His Life Is Finally Freed
A bull elk who has wandered around Colorado for the past two years with a tire around his neck is finally freed. After four attempts to tranquilize the elk in one week, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officials were successful on Saturday evening. Wildlife officers Dawson Swanson and Scott Murdoch were able to locate and tranquilize the elk after a resident spotted him in their neighborhood. The elusive bull would disappear into the wilderness and not be seen for months. The elk was first spotted in July 2019 with the tire around his neck...
Why does my cat stare at me?
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Wildlife Rescues Urge People To Consider Wildlife When Decorating For Halloween
The countdown to Halloween has begun. People around the country are decorating their homes and yards with festive decor, but wildlife rescues warn that some of the decorations are harmful to wild animals. Pumpkins Kids of all ages love to head to the pumpkin patch and pick out the perfect pumpkin to carve. While jack-o’-lanterns are the perfect porch decoration, they are also a source of food to wild animals. Photo: Pixabay/Jill Wellington People spend a lot of time and effort on their jack-o’-lanterns and want them to last as...
Black soldier fly-based dog food — new novel protein for hypoallergenic diets
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To find adopters and fosters for pets who are more difficult to place, start with your language
The language we use is important because it is the lens through which potential adopters see the pets in our care. In an effort to keep communications brief, we may use as few words as possible when describing pets, but everything these subtle changes communicate to the wider world may not be obvious to us. Could something as simple as one or two words be hindering our fostering and adoption efforts? Think of the term “behavior dog.” What does it imply? When you hear it, what are your...
Shelter Cat and Guinea Pig Best Friend Get Adopted Into Perfect Home Together
Friendships can blossom in the most unlikely places. Just look at Angel and Halo, a shelter cat and a guinea pig with an unusual bond. Angel and Halo’s friendship is especially rare because cats and guinea pigs don’t usually get along. But despite the odds, Angel and Halo have become best friends who can always count on each other. This means comforting each other when times get tough, which is what the bonded pair did after their owner surrendered them to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control, a North Carolina animal...
Coyote Grabs Dog By The Neck, Owner Runs Inside To Get Her ‘Secret Weapon’
Kerri and Larry Ruiz let their Chihuahua, Chico, outside to use the bathroom in the backyard of their Chatsworth, California home. It was just like any other night, until they heard shrieking coming from outside. Larry ran outside and realized that a coyote had managed to jump their fence and grab ahold of their beloved Chico. He yelled out while Kerri ran outside to see what was the matter. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition “A coyote, it took Chico!” Larry exclaimed, while the couple frantically ran around the yard trying to locate...
Hospice Arranges For Terminally Ill Woman’s Dogs And Horse To Visit So She Can Say Goodbye
A terminally ill woman longed to see her best friends one last time – and her wish was granted. Jan Holman has been apart from her beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Monty and Rowley, and horse named Bob for over a month. After spending weeks in a local hospital, she was transferred to The Hospice of the Good Shepherd and received an amazing surprise. Article continues below Our Featured Programs See how we’re making a difference for People, Pets, and the Planet and how you can get involved! The caring staff arranged for all...
Learn How To Create A Jack-O’-Lantern Of Your Pet
Fall is officially here, which means it is time to start carving pumpkins! While many people still choose to carve the iconic jack-o’-lantern face, others find inspiration from their pets. But are you unsure where to start? Photo: Pixabay/Bany_MM No worries, we have compiled some impressive pumpkin works of art to inspire you. But first, let’s make sure you have everything you will need to carve a pumpkin. Supplies & Prep Photo: Pixabay/Alexas_Fotos Article continues below Our Featured Programs See how we’re making a...
