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Say “Ciao” [Hello] to the Bracco Italiano
In July of 2022, the Bracco Italiano became the 200th breed to be recognized by the American Kennel Club, and began competing in dog shows in the U.S. Since then, this rustic member of the Pointer family has been enjoying a growing fan club. Bracco Italiano: Is this a new breed? While the Bracco may be a new arrival to this country, the first dog registered by the Kennel Club Italiano, founded in 1882, was a Bracco Italiano. Early in 1949, a breed standard (the blueprint to describe the ideal specimen, thus encouraging a uniform appearance...
Hairless Puppies Dumped Outside Shelter In Milk Crate In The Middle Of The Night
Staff members at Iberville Parish Animal Shelter arrived one cold, misty morning to find three hairless puppies shivering in a milk crate in an outdoor pen. The 10-week-old puppies were cold, afraid, and in need of medical attention. They were abandoned by their owner in the middle of the night with no food, water, or blanket and found huddling together to stay warm. Photo: Iberville Parish Animal Shelter The sweet pups were brought inside the shelter and given warm medicated baths and something to eat. It was clear the neglected puppies were...
The #1 Way to Stop a Cat Drinking from YOUR Water Cup!
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This Sweet and Protective Family Dog Guides a Little Girl to Her School Bus Every Day
Children who grow up with dogs are indeed lucky to have an extra guardian. Most of them have the best childhood because they are showered with love and care by both humans and animals. Parents are also blessed to have a helping paw taking care of their kids. Dogs become overprotective of anyone they consider a family member. That’s one of the reasons why canines are the best companions at home. Apart from being guardians, kids also gain a playmate, sibling, best friend, and soulmate in a dog. Witnessing their bond grow closer and closer...
Balancing medical and behavioral well-being in shelter animals
Want to learn why strategies to support shelter animal well-being involve all of us, and all sheltering roles? And why the welfare of shelter animals requires a holistic approach to their well-being? Be sure to watch the on-demand recording of the session, “Balancing Medical & Behavioral Well-Being in Shelter Animals.” In the presentation, you’ll recognize why and how we can help our shelter animals to be happy and healthy, including case examples and a group discussion to learn all of our tips and tricks! This...
Elk Politely Cross Road at ‘Elk Crossing’ Sign
Why did the elk cross the road? Because the sign told them to do it. At least that’s what appears to have happened in a video shot by Instagram user @laurieannhanson in Douglas County, Colorado. The video shows a herd of elk standing near the road just after sunrise on rolling fields dusted with snow. Soon after the video begins, half of the herd takes off across the road, and their dedication to politeness on the roadways is admirable. As the video finishes, you can see that they’ve been running across the road next to an elk...
Sweet ‘Couch Potato’ Lab Mix Still Waiting for Forever Home After Two Years with Rescue
Mom, sometimes called Big Mom due to her 85-pound frame, is aptly named. She’s sweet, a calming presence, and always there with a little snuggle. Her son, with whom she was rescued, found a home some time ago. She’s still waiting, after two long years. Mom – a black Lab mix – has been in the care of Texas-based Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue while she waits for her own permanent home, spending time with a few different fosters in the meantime. One of those fosters, Nancy Byron, says she ended up with her for a somewhat odd...
Playful Horse Loves Making “Snow Angels” With Her Owner
An adorable video captured the moment West Wind the horse plopped down in the snow to make some snow angels with her owner. According to ViralHog, West Wind the horse lives with his owner, Sandy Hodskins, at the West Meadow Farm in Bradford, New Hampshire. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog The 17-year-old Kiger Mustang was born in Bend, Oregon but was taken to the farm in New Hampshire at a young age. At the farm, they use what’s called Natural Horsemanship to connect and bond with their horses “at every level – recreation, training,...
Neglected Pup Rescued, Glows Up and is Renamed ‘Carrie Bradshaw’
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! In 2008, a flea-ridden, muddy, matted “fluffy” pup was being honked at by a truck in the street. I got the little hot mess to follow me and my 10-year-old Jack Russell home, where I offered her food and water. She would have none of it. Cranky over her close brush with disaster, she pouted behind the couch for one hour until I made her come out. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / SABRINA...
Stranded Cows in California Benefitting From “Operation Hay Drop”
Cattle ranchers in northern California have been on edge recently with all of the snowfall that has buried grasses their cows would normally be munching on. Take Robert Puga’s cattle, for instance. Stranded and starving in the snow for weeks now, he said, “We’ve never seen record snow like this, ever. And we’re losing cattle left and right.” His ranch lies in Trinity County, an area that’s been hit particularly hard by the state’s relentless snowfall for the winter of 2022/2023. Photo:...
The 2023 “World’s Ugliest Dog” Competition Is Officially Underway
Dogs are cute, at least, many of them are. If you’ve been around dogs before in your life, you probably realize that while there are plenty of adorable pups in the world, there’s also a fair mix of straight ugly dogs. It’s hard to even write that, but it’s true. In fact, there are so many ugly dogs in the world that a competition was created to celebrate them! Photo: Flickr/Wayne Dunbar License: CC BY-ND 2.0 The “World’s Ugliest Dog” competition has been happening for nearly 50 years as a way to honor...
Best Food For Senior Dogs: Aging Dog Nutrition Explained
It’s well known that nutrition plays a big role in a puppy’s health, but it’s often forgotten that these early months aren’t the only stage of a dog’s life where they have special nutritional needs. Senior dogs also need a diet that supports their aging bodies, which is why we want to help you find the best food for senior dogs. What should you look for when choosing the best food for senior dogs? Senior dogs have different nutritional needs compared to their younger counterparts. Knowing this, the best food for...
Tiger Population in Thai Wildlife Sanctuary Sees Increases for the First Time in 30 Years
Some good news out of Kanchanaburi, Thailand has arrived. A wildlife sanctuary in Southeast Asia has seen its tiger population increase for the first time in three decades. Staff working at the Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary were able to identify three Indochinese tigers by their distinctive stripe patterns. The three cats were observed in a nature reserve to the north, last year, noted the Bangkok Post. Photo: Pixabay/RaeWallis Tiger Stripes Each tiger’s stripe pattern is completely unique and as distinct as human fingerprints. Staff at...
Can Dogs Have ADHD?
“My dog is so ADHD …” is a phrase commonly used to describe our overly energetic, often impulsive canine friends. It’s a convenient comparison of activity levels with the familiar human diagnosis of ADHD. Yet, canine hyperactive disorder (HD) remains a rare clinical diagnosis, says dog behaviorist Dr. Sally J. Foote. Symptoms of canine HD (dog adhd) Not sure if your dog has canine hyperactive disorder? Look for these symptoms: Inability to stop moving despite hours of exercise Difficulty sleeping for prolonged periods...
Rescue Cats Get In “Kerfuffle” At Sanctuary Right Before Snack Time
An adorable video captured the moment a feisty “kerfuffle” unfolded at a cat sanctuary right before snack time. Thankfully, no cats were harmed in the midst of the fight, at least not physically (there may have been some ego damage). Photo: TikTok/@furballfarmpetsanctuary The cats were all waiting together for some food at the Furball Farm Pet Sanctuary in Faribault, Minnesota, a cage free cat sanctuary for feral cats, when the incident occurred. It all started when one cat decided to swat at another. While it could’ve ended...
You Can Definitely Relax at a Malaysian Cafe That Surprisingly Highlights Live Reptiles
The existence of coffee shops is truly beneficial to society, especially to those who thrive with the help of coffee and sweets. You can quickly order coffee if you have a sudden need for a shot of caffeine. Cafes are very accessible, because if you might have not noticed yet, coffee shops are almost everywhere. From the largest coffeehouse companies to small businesses, you can easily find one nearby. But it isn’t just the beverages and food that make people visit the establishment — it’s also a place for social gatherings....
3 Steps to Balance Your Dog with the Right Protein
Dogs need 1 gram of protein per 1 pound of body weight every day to stay healthy. But did you know that you could be feeding your dog the wrong kind of protein? Find the right one and their right food with these three easy steps! Protein is an essential part of your dog’s diet. However, feeding the wrong protein could actually cause an imbalance. Eastern Food Therapy tells us you need to understand your dog’s ‘temperature’ so you can feed them the right protein. This one diet change could make all the difference for...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Welcoming practices, Black animal activism and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Resources to incorporate more welcoming practices at your animal organizationWith the Open Arms Challenge kicking off next month, the Maddie’s® Pet Forum resource drive for March is focused on welcoming practices. We know that making changes to your organization’s existing practices can sometimes be challenging, so the goal with this resource drive is to share and learn from others who have made changes or… Learn More The February Community...
Turkeys Think They’re Superior To You And No One Knows Why
If you think about animals that follow a certain hierarchy, you’d probably think about primates and wolves. Those that hold the alpha position are treated as the superior in their group, and it’s expected for the rest of their group to respect them. But there’s another group of animals that has their own, quite literally I must add, pecking order. PHOTO: Pixabay/Jae Rue The term pecking order actually came from a zoologist who discovered the dominance or social hierarchy in chickens. The term is still widely used today and...
Why Play Is So Important for Dogs
Play is vital to your dog’s well-being, both physically and mentally, and choosing the right toys makes it even more beneficial. In today’s busy world, we don’t give play a very high priority. Yet, it’s important to physical, mental and emotional health — not just for us, but for our dogs too. Playing with your dog is not only fun, it’s also good for both of you, and choosing the right toys makes it even better. Benefits of Play “Play keeps us young at heart and healthy in our bodies, and it does the...
