How to Choose the Best Vegan Dog Food
Turning your dog vegan is a controversial topic. But as more humans contemplate plant-based lifestyles themselves, it becomes a relevant idea for dog parents. Dr. Ilana Halperin, chief of service for Community Medicine at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in California, says since dogs are omnivores, it is possible for a vegan diet to contain all the vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates and fats needed for a healthy diet. “But in practice, meeting a dog’s protein, amino acid and macro and micronutrient needs is complex...
Dog Survives Rollover Crash with More Than 50 Other Animals, Finds Forever Home
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! Archie, a poodle-Maltese mix, came to us under protective custody after being pulled from a rollover wreck involving over 50 animals (10 dogs, one rabbit, and the rest were cats). The crash happened as the hoarders were attempting to leave town. Once he was evaluated, treated, and cleaned of his feces-matted hair...
Photos Show The Transformation Of Rescue Cats Before And After Adoption
Sometimes a rescue animal just needs a little TLC to really shine. When they’re living on the streets or in a shelter, it can be hard to see their personalities come through. Every day is simply survival. But when they finally get adopted, pets can really let loose and be their best selves. It’s amazing what adoption can do for a rescue pet, like a cat. The transformations that some animals endure is incredible! Photo: Pexels/Alice Castro Thankfully, there’s a whole subreddit dedicated to pets and their transformations from...
Neglected Horse “Left To Die” Becomes Prize-Winning Show Pony
A horse who was left for dead is now a prize-winning show pony, thanks to his new owner! My Lovely Horse Rescue took to Facebook to explain that they were contacted in October 2022 when a horse named Woody was found “collapsed on the side of the road.” Woody & Orianna 💖💖💖💖💖In October 2022 we were contacted by the An Garda Síochána Clonmel to assist when they found… Posted by My Lovely Horse Rescue on Saturday, June 17, 2023 They said, “The...
Meet The Winners Of The 2023 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest
We love our pets, regardless of how they look. Sure, some dogs are absolutely adorable. Other dogs, however, are not so cute. But sometimes, there’s a dog so ugly that he’s actually endearing! The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest in Sonoma, California, is dedicated to finding the ugliest pups out there. And surprisingly, they’re pretty adorable in their own rights. A former contest of the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest Photo: Flickr/Wayne Dunbar License: CC BY-ND 2.0 The 2023 World’s Ugliest Dog contest started...
How To Protect Your Dogs From Fireworks This Fourth Of July
The fourth of July is coming up. In the United States, that means it’s not long before people start setting off fireworks to celebrate Independence Day! While fireworks can be a lot of fun, they can also pose a problem for pet owners. Each year, pets are terrified of fireworks, and some run away or even injure themselves trying to escape the noise. Photo: Pexels/Sam Lion To protect your dogs and other pets from fireworks this Fourth of July, there are some steps you can take! It starts before the celebration begins by offering your...
Adopted Feral Cat Takes On The Role Of “Mother” For New Kitten
When we welcome a baby animal into the home, it’s nice if they have an older pal to show them the ropes. Some older animals don’t appreciate younger pets coming around, but others take it as an opportunity to “mother” the younger pets. That was the case with a former feral cat who was adopted into a family. When the family adopted a little rambunctious kitten, the older cat stepped up to “mother” the kitten and show him the ropes. Photo: Reddit/u/westcoastcdn19 The two brothers grew up together, and their...
You’ll Be Smitten with This Roxy Lady!
Serious sweetness alert!!!!!! Meet Roxy, an incredibly popular senior girl at the Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson. Shelter staff there describe her as cute, compact, gentle, and easygoing. They also add that this sweet senior steals hearts everywhere she goes, and every volunteer is smitten with her. While they can’t say enough good things about her, neither can volunteers who visit with and walk her. Here’s what they have said about this little lady of a certain age: Photo: PACC “I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Roxy! She is so cute...
Majority of Pet Owners Say they Wouldn’t Cut Pet Spending if they Were Laid Off
A recent survey conducted by Quicken Inc., the maker of personal finance software, has revealed that only 38 percent of pet owners would consider cutting back on their spending habits when it comes to their fur babies should they get laid off. What makes this interesting is that 56 percent of parents say they’d sacrifice child care if the same were to happen to them. Conducted and released back in April 2023, the purpose of the poll was to determine just how much belt-tightening Americans have done so far while faced with high inflation...
Over 80 Shelter Dogs & Cats Arrive In New Jersey To Find Forever Homes Thanks To Your Support
On Monday, June 26, 47 dogs and 35 cats left overcrowded shelters in Louisiana and boarded our Summer Sunshine Flight to Freedom. The life-saving flight landed in New Jersey where the pets were greeted by smiling faces and transported back to shelters to begin their new lives. Photo: Greater Good Charities Dogs like Lil’ Anne Dutton, a former hunting dog discarded after hunting season, will never go hungry again. She was one of the lucky passengers on the flight and is looking forward to living a life full of adventure and love. Photo:...
Husky Grooming Tips to Control Shedding
Huskies have a lot of fur and shed twice a year, but don’t let it intimidate you: Grooming is easy if you know the secrets (hint: never shave your Husky’s coat!). Tim Vogel, CEO of dog grooming franchise Scenthound, combs through his top three Husky grooming tips. How to groom a Husky Tip 1: Never shave a Husky’s coat Huskies are double-coated, meaning they have a top coat of longer, harsh hairs and a soft, down-like hair undercoat that provides heating, cooling and protection. Shaving a Husky can make him hotter and cause...
Fatal Consequences: The Danger of Just One Piece of Sugar-Free Gum for Dogs
Dog owners are often well aware of the hazards certain foods can pose to their furry companions. Chocolate, grapes, and onions are commonly recognized as toxic to dogs, but there’s another item that may not be on every pet owner’s radar: sugar-free gum and candy. A video by Kentucky-based veterinarian Dr. Matt McGlasson has shed light on the potentially fatal consequences of these seemingly harmless treats if ingested by dogs. Dr. McGlasson took to TikTok to deliver a crucial warning, emphasizing the dangers of the sugar...
Hadari, the Young Pygmy Hippo, Lands at the Pittsburgh Zoo
The birth of any animal is a beautiful event, but when it is an endangered species with only a few thousand living in the wild, it is especially noteworthy. This story started at the Montgomery Zoo in Alabama. Hadari, a 1-year-old male pygmy hippopotamus, was living in Montgomery, but they moved him across the country to his new home at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. Photos: Pixabay / DavidCardinez Hadari is a rather unusual animal. After all, he is part of a species that only has about 3,000 living in the wild. In addition, it is less...
Top 10 Summer Dog Walking Tips
Summer is upon us, bringing with it long hot days and long cool drinks. You know what else it brings? Hot dogs… and we’re not talking the summer staple, BBQing kind! All puns aside, when your dog overheats, it’s more than just a comfort issue. Keep your dog safe under scorching summer skies with these top 10 summer dog walking tips. 1. Stay hydrated Carry cool fresh water wherever you go, whenever you go. Your pup generally needs to slurp an ounce of water per pound of bodyweight every single day. This number increases in...
Sick and Dead Sea Lions and Dolphins Washing Ashore In Southern California
A concerning trend has emerged along the Southern California coastline, as marine biologists and conservation organizations report a surge in the number of sick sea lions and dolphins washing up on beaches. Stretching from Santa Barbara through Santa Monica and down into Orange County, the prevalence of these distressed marine mammals has reached levels not seen in many years. Experts warn that this pattern may indicate an extreme event occurring in the region, ABC 7 reports, demanding urgent attention and conservation efforts. Photo:...
PetsAndPeoplePhotos.org helps animal welfare organizations deepen community connections
HeARTs Speak and Maddie’s Fund® are excited to announce the launch of PetsandPeoplePhotos.org, a free stock image library created for animal well-being (welfare) organizations aimed at increasing inclusivity and providing a welcoming environment for all community members. The project’s launch earlier this month was made possible by a two-year $84,700 grant to HeARTs Speak from Maddie’s Fund, a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion...
Kitten Who Wandered in One Cold Winter Day Ends Up the ‘Princess’ in a House of Dogs
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! Ilsa was a tiny kitten when she walked into my husband’s school, and right into our hearts. It was winter, and she was just looking for a warm place to sleep. PHOTO: PATRICIA JOHNSON My husband called me and said, “We have a new cat.” I reminded him we had five dogs, and I wasn’t sure a cat...
One-Eyed ‘Super Sweet, Spunky’ Cat Has Been Waiting Nearly a Year for His Forever Home
This story was submitted by our shelter friend The Cat House on the Kings. The Cat House on the Kings saves pets’ lives in the Fresno County, California area, and the Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here! Often we are beside ourselves on why a kitten or a cat has not been adopted yet, and our Phenomenal Fella is certainly one of those beings. What makes it even harder for us to understand is having watched what this sweet boy patiently went through with a multitude of treatments....
Gentle Cat Snuggles Up With Tiny Chicks In Adorable Viral Video
Cats and birds are notoriously enemies. After all, cats are predators and birds are prey. However, there are exceptions to most rules, and cats and birds can prove to be fast friends. Photo: Reddit/u/melindapeter1982 That was seen in the most adorable way in a viral video shared on Reddit. Reddit user u/melindapeter1982 posted a video of the cat with the chicks in the subreddit r/Awww. Photo: Reddit/u/melindapeter1982 In the sweet clip, you can see the cat holding and “mothering” at least five adorable chicks. The fluffy white...
College Student Calls Her Pet Cat To Say Goodnight
Leaving for college is an emotional time for both students and their parents. Students leaving home for the first time have a lot of adjustments to make, including managing a dorm room or apartment on their own and learning to cope without seeing their parents everyday. Students who leave family pets behind also have a big adjustment to make. It’s a bittersweet time for many students. The bonds students form with their pets over the years make parting ways that much more difficult. Photo: Pexels/Keira Burton While some students are...
