Therapist Shares Dog Psychology Tips After Adopting Retired Greyhound
In 2018, Millie the greyhound finally got to retire from the strenuous, painful work of racing. She’s enjoying her freedom with her new owner Taylor Huerta, who has dubbed her “Millie the Noodle Horse” for her exaggerated proportions. The pair have found a lot of success on social media as Huerta documents the typical behaviors of her canine companion and explains them, using her background in psychology. Photo: TikTok/Jernej Furman “Psychology is a major aspect of my career and has always been a fascination of...
This Sphynx Cat Is Sweet In Spite Of His ‘Shocking’ Appearance
Xherdan, an 8-year-old sphynx cat from Rüti, Switzerland makes quite the first impression. “Most people are a little bit scared of Xherdan at first, but then when they meet him they love him!” explains his owner, Sandra Filippi in an interview with The Sun. “Xherdan is a very active cat and he talks a great deal, in all pitches, when he is excited, when he is hungry, when he plays or while cuddling and falling asleep, he is like a child and his character is very lovely,” she explained. Although his appearance is a...
Doghouse Struck By Meteor Expected To Auction For $300K
The housing market is seeing some ludicrous prices right now, but this one takes the cake. The “Aguas Zarcas Doghouse,” a humble structure once home to a German Shepherd named Roky in Costa Rica, is expected to sell at auction for upwards of $200,000! That eye-watering price isn’t because of any traditional market factors, though — this simple house is one of a kind! PHOTO: CHRISTIE’S The tin and wooden structure, which measures only a couple of square feet, is part of the “Deep Impact: Martian, Lunar and...
Couple Works Hard to Save Abandoned Kittens with Grim Prognosis
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! Fifteen years ago, on a chilly fall night while visiting with family in a nearby town, my husband and I found two tiny little kittens outside. We scooped them up and brought them home, only to quickly realize how sick they were. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PUBLICDOMAINPHOTOS The next morning, my husband took them to our vet, who estimated them to be about 4-weeks-old. Both were flea- and...
Dog Learns To Walk After Being Forced To Sleep On Bare Concrete His Whole Life
The Humane Society of the United States rescued Bear from an alleged-neglect situation in Smith County, Texas. There, the one-year-old pup was living in deplorable conditions, forced to sleep on bare concrete and exposed to the elements with no shelter. Photo: YouTube/HSUS He was unable to walk and never received help or medical care, which led to his backend becoming too weak. He also developed painful pressure sores on his feet and hip from living on concrete. Thankfully, he was transported to HSUS’s temporary shelter in Maryland,...
Dog’s Owners Didn’t Want Her Anymore So They Left Her To Roam The Streets
Roxy was found in a dangerous settlement in De Doorns, South Africa by a young girl who was worried for the pup’s safety. The girl contacted Sidewalk Specials for help, who later found out that Roxy’s owners didn’t want her anymore, so they had given her away to a group of local youths. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials Unfortunately, the group of kids were not taking care of Roxy and she ended up neglected and ignored. She was without a home and became very emaciated with mange. Luckily, Sidewalk Specials intervened and...
Study Finds That Long-Term Pet Owners Have Better Brain Health
Sharing your life with a furry friend helps you stay active physically, since you take them for walks or play with them in the home. The fitness benefits don’t just end there. A new study finds that regularly having a pet may also help your brain stay fit. Researchers from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) recently looked at the impact of pet ownership on cognitive function. In a study involving more than 1,300 people, they found that those who owned a cat, dog, or other pet experienced slower cognitive decline that those who did...
Surrounded By Love, Newborn Kitten Survives Leg Amputation
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! There was a knock on the door; it was my neighbor’s son. He had a box with a tiny kitten he found in the storm ditch across from their house. “Take it to Miss Loren. She’ll help that baby.” Eyes barely open, and a gravely injured front leg, so bad maggots had set in. CAT. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / WIRESTOCK I called my vet, and he met me at his office. The leg would...
Massachusetts Firefighters Rush Into Icy Pond To Rescue Man’s Best Friend, Sadie
Joel Culley was out for a walk in Ames Nowell State Park with his beloved dog, Sadie, when she suddenly took off after swans. Distracted by the birds, Sadie ran onto the icy pond and fell into the freezing water. Her dad immediately called Abington Fire Department for help. Firefighters arrived and were able to safely rescue Sadie from the frigid pond. Photo: Abington Fire Department The fire department posted the rescue story on Facebook and wrote, “The owner and happy companion were reunited to spend the remainder of the day together...
Overcrowded Florida Animal Shelter Needs Help Finding Homes For 70+ Dogs They Took In Over The Weekend
Santa Rosa County Animal Services was at max capacity when they received a call for help, but that didn’t stop them from taking in over 70 dogs from an overwhelmed citizen. Low adoption rates and a continual flow of intakes and strays has the no-kill shelter operating at full capacity. However, they are “thankful” they were called in to help and are determined to find the perfect home for each dog. Rescuing animals is a team effort and they now need the help of the community and other rescues. The large intake from a home in...
