Why You Should Do Breathwork Training with Your Dog
Implementing a self-care routine can make you feel better, improve your physiological state, and enhance your mood. What’s more, some self-care tools can also benefit your dog! Breathwork is a focus on intentional breathing, and it can help you send positive messages that impact your pup. What Is Breathwork Training? Breathwork can be as simple as paying attention to your normal breathing. More advanced techniques involve manipulating continuous breath patterns to activate or ground yourself. The benefits of breathwork for people are...
Black Dog Named Sam Finally Adopted After 871 Days At Oklahoma Shelter
For 871 days, a large black dog named Sam stared at the same four walls at Bixby Animal Rescue Network waiting for someone to choose him. All of his dog pals found homes, but no one came to meet him. People continued to pass him by, and he couldn’t understand why. The 4-year-old Labrador retriever mix is a perfect gentleman and goes potty outside and walks nice on a leash. He’s always up for a game of fetch and is a big goofball. Even though staff and volunteers showered him with love and affection, “Mr. Handsome” (as...
Yellowstone National Park Sanctions Hunting of Bison to Cull Diseased Herd
Yellowstone National Park has sanctioned the hunting of its bison herd as part of a four-month culling operation to prevent the animals from wandering onto public lands north and west of the park, the New York Times reports. The animals are being hunted because some 60% of the herd is infected with brucellosis, which can be transmitted to cattle and cause them to abort their calves. The culling has generated criticism, particularly because of the number of pregnant females that have been killed. More than 1,530 bison have been culled so far,...
Letter From Vincent: A Dispatch From the Director of HASS
I’ve been thinking a lot about people. About the people we work with, and the people in the communities we serve. We don’t always talk about people in animal welfare, but we should, because we’ve discovered at HASS that you can’t aid in animal welfare without coming to the aid of people—or without people helping you. This week, I am joining more than 2,500 of my friends and colleagues at HSUS Animal Care Expo in New Orleans. I’ve known many of these committed animal welfare professionals for two and a...
Dog Recipe: Mini Turkey Sliders
Janel Hutton Janel Hutton is the recipe developer, food photographer, and entrepreneur behind NellieBellie LLC. Although a Minnesota native, Janel hates the cold and longs for the day when she can become a snowbird. She’s a bossy woman with a heart of gold who adores her husband and two kids more than anything. And she’s a bit of a know-it-all when it comes to dogs (she’s currently owned by two rescues). You can find her on all the socials at @miznelliebellie and her website nelliebellie.com. Source:...
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Alligator and Man Unbelievably Had a Close Interaction Leaving Netizens Shocked and Concerned
People must understand that accessible habitats in the wild should be visited with caution. Although the animals are calm and quiet, it doesn’t indicate that it’s safe to approach them. Curiosity is only natural, but you can control your response. It may be tempting to get close but prioritize your safety first. Also, a sudden approach can stress the animal, and it’ll think that you’re a threat. Wild animals are majestic, but admiring them from afar should be enough. Unless you’re a professional or a rescue...
Two Thirsty Cobras were Ready to Attack, But This Man Still Bravely Showed Kindness
Climate change increases the Earth’s temperature bringing extreme heat, especially during the summer. Even the countries accustomed to hot weather are having a difficult time adjusting to the temperature rise. Animals are just as affected as humans. However, it’s more challenging for them because their water source dries up during extreme heat. Wild animals are more exhausted from finding shade or cold areas. Cooling down is vital for survival; otherwise, the animal could die from heatstroke. Summer is now a stressful season for...
The Refreshing and Inspiring Story of a Girl’s Lemonade Stand Raising Funds for Animal Rescue
During the summer, expect to see two or more lemonade stands in your area. Children are prepared to earn extra allowance during their vacation by selling refreshing drinks. It’s a great way to help kids learn the value of money and how to properly manage a business. Even when it’s only a small one and just for the summer, it’ll keep them motivated, especially when they have a target income. Sometimes the desire to sell more lemonade can be the start of a dream. A glass of lemon juice not only refreshes you from the hot...
How One Woman Turned Her Property – And Home – Into a Rescue That Has Saved Thousands of Lives
When pet owners get a few cats, they may joke that the furballs have completely taken over the house. For one woman, that actually did happen, and a few decades later, the house is a large rescue operation that has saved tens of thousands of lives. Lynea Lattanzio was living on six acres along a river in Parlier, California, when her father asked her for help finding new kittens after his senior cats had died. During the search, she went to a shelter, and ended up coming home with 15 abandoned kittens to foster. Within the year, this number...
Dog Abandoned on Porch for Weeks is Rescued in the Nick of Time
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! Your porch was my home. You’d always give me a little food and a head scratch and I truly loved you for that. I never asked for much. I’m a happy loyal girl. Then you stopped coming home… DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ANDRE HART I waited for days, weeks, maybe longer. Since we live in the country, I caught a few rabbits to get by. When I got desperate, I knocked over the trash...
These Bonded Beauties Would Simply Adore a Home Together
Meet 1-year-old sisters Cardamom and Mélange, two incredibly sweet and distinctive kitties who find themselves in the unfortunate position of needing a home. While they would much prefer a loving family that would welcome them both, the Southern Arizona Cat Rescue, which happens to be fostering them in the meantime, says it’s preferable but not imperative. This is what they have to say about these bonded beauties: Photo: S. Arizona Cat Rescue Cardamom This beautiful girl is very sweet and a real purr bug. She loves getting pets,...
Clingy Cat Refuses To Leave His Human’s Side
If there is one thing we know about cats, it’s the fact that they each have their own personalities. Some will be cuddly and want to be close to you at all times; others will be more standoffish. If you happen to have a cat that loves being by your side, then you may have a feline like Meatball. That beefy cat absolutely loves his human, and wherever she goes, Meatball goes. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo According to The Dodo, Meatball’s human, Candace, has a real love of felines. Not only does she rescue cats, she also provides...
Plan a Dog-Friendly Easter if You’re a Pet Owner with Kids
It’s almost Easter, and it’s important to remember to practice good pet safety if you’re a dog owner. Over the decades, brightly colored plastic eggs have gained in popularity for their ability to hide small toys and candies. But plastic eggs with kids in mind can also be a temptation and potential danger for dogs due to those very same contents. Not only that, but dogs can also ingest broken plastic while getting to the goods inside. Unfortunately, those “goodies” are generally not good for dogs if consumed, and...
Cancer in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms and Advancement in Treatment
It’s a pet parent’s worst nightmare – you find a lump on your dog and immediately think cancer. While about half of dogs over the age of 10 develop cancer, it can be difficult to spot early signs. Early canine cancer signs and symptoms vary and can be the same as many other conditions or illnesses, explains Len Boyko, CEO, the Pet Cancer Foundation. However, the sooner you spot cancer, the better. In many cases with a specific cancer diagnosis there are effective treatments that can help your dog live a long life. Top six...
The Animals That Will Most Likely Provide Wisdom in a Deep and Enlightening Talk
Humans can already know if an animal is smart even when they don’t talk. Years of observation have led to countless discoveries of how much animals are mentally, emotionally, and physically intelligent. Although built differently, animals can learn and hone their skills. Sometimes, even without training, those talents show because it was naturally given to them. Animals are already amazing as they are, but what more if they can speak? Photo: Pexels/Erik Karits Talking animals have been portrayed in films and shows. Most of them are...
New Research Points to Native Americans Spreading Horses Across the West Before Europeans Arrived There
It’s long been understood that horses evolved in North America roughly 3-4 million years ago but that they disappeared from fossil records between 10,000 and 13,000 years ago. The theory is that between the last ice age and overhunting, the animals that didn’t hightail it across the Bering ice bridge went extinct. It wasn’t until 1519, when the Spanish arrived with them in Mexico, that they returned to the continent. Per a new paper published in the journal Science, Indigenous peoples then transported the animals north along...
April the Holland Lop Would Like to Hop Right Into Your Life
Say hello to gorgeous April and June, who were brought into the San Diego Humane Society by their previous owner on February 23, 2023. April (#642961) arrived with her best friend June (#642962), and, as a bonded pair, they must be adopted together. At 4 years old, April and June are sweet middle-aged rabbits who love cuddling with each other and do well with trusted humans. Photo: San Diego Humane Society Rabbits as Pets Rabbits are intelligent and complex animals who do well in families with humans who understand that at their core they are...
Bus Driver Encounters Soaked Stray Cat That ‘Screams’ at Her
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! I drive a bus for the public transit company in Pittsburgh. On January 2, 2017, I was driving through Mt. Oliver when I saw a small patch of white in the brown leaves that covered the sidewalk. As I got closer, I realized it was a small cat that was completely soaked after sitting out in the rain. When I opened the door, he screamed at me! (He didn’t meow, he SCREAMED!) CAT. PHOTO:...
Senior Boy Duece Would Very Much Like to Spend His Golden Years with You
According to the ASPCA, senior dogs have a 25 percent adoption rate, compared to a 60 percent rate for younger dogs and puppies. This is heartbreaking when you consider how much love they still have to give. All people need to hear is the word “senior,” and many of them shut down as to their willingness to consider adoption. But when are they considered to be in their golden years? VCA Animal Hospitals break it down like this: Small dogs are considered senior citizens of the canine community when they reach 11-12. Their...
