How Cold is Too Cold for Walking Your Dog in Winter?
Regardless of temps, dogs need walking — especially if they’re an energetic breed that requires plenty of exercise. During warmer summer months, it’s important to be aware of not only the temperature but the heat emanating from the surface of the street. They may require booties to keep their pads from burning and plenty of water breaks. But winter comes with its own set of considerations. Ensuring pets are warm enough is equally as vital for their safety. Photo: Pixabay/StockSnap Walking Dogs in Winter For humans, 32...
Top 5 signs your dog needs ‘cooling’ food
Did you know that healthy dog food can be unhealthy for your dog if it’s not the right ‘temperature’? According to Eastern Food Therapy (EFT), some dogs need ‘warming’ food, others need ‘cooling’ food, and healthy dogs can eat ‘neutral’ food. ‘Temperature’ makes all the difference. Giving your dog the wrong ‘temperature’ food may lead to health and behavioral problems. Here are the top 5 signs your dog needs a ‘cooling’ diet: Excessive Panting Frequent...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online Instructor-Led Courses, pet support services database and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Apply soon: Maddie’s® Online Instructor-Led CoursesApply starting Tuesday, December 13! Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses provide an interactive educational opportunity for those who are looking to benefit from the wisdom of established innovative programs. They’re the catalyst you need to take your programs and learning to the next level! Class size is limited and the selection process is competitive. View courses Are you using...
Clever Dog Learns To Play Fetch By Herself
Having a dog is a lot of fun, but it’s also a lot of work! Dogs need countless hours of attention, care, and exercise. For someone who works a regular full-time job, meeting a dog’s needs can be hard. Unless the pet is sent to a petsitter every day, it’s nearly impossible to meet their exercise and attention needs while at work for 8 or so hours. Photo: TikTok/@@watkinsalex Alex Watkins was struggling to give his yellow labrador retriever, Ava, the attention and exercise she required. He was working long hours from his home...
Mountain Lion Enters Family Home And Drags Dog Outside
A bold mountain lion in Sonoma County, California has been euthanized following a close call with a Santa Rosa family. According to FOX2 KTVU, Rebecca Kracker was at home with her three dogs when she heard some commotion coming from the living room. Photo: Flickr/Mark Gunn License: Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 At first, she assumed that her 70lb border collie, Sherman, had fallen and hurt himself but when she walked into the living room, she was sickened by the sight. A large mountain lion had walked into her home and was dragging Sherman...
TSA Finds Dog Inside Carry-On Backpack At Wisconsin Airport
A dog was mistakenly sent through an X-ray scanner at an airport in Wisconsin and caught by TSA agents. TSA tweeted about the incident, showing the dog in a backpack on the security belt along with an X-ray image of the dog at the Madison, Wisconsin airport. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Corey Coyle License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported They said: “A dog was accidentally sent through the X-ray @MSN_Airport this week. When traveling with any animal, notify your airline & know their rules. At the checkpoint, remove your pet...
Meet The World’s Cutest Rescue Dog, Gordon The Shiba Inu
Meet Gordon, the world’s cutest rescue dog! Gordon the Shibu Inu won PEOPLE’s annual “World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest” and it’s easy to see why. He’s quite adorable! According to PEOPLE, Gordon was hit by a car in Taiwan that left him paralyzed on the side of the road. Thankfully, a Good Samaritan stepped in to save the day and got Gordon transferred to a rescue for some medical care. Once Gordon was healed up, it was ready to find him a forever home. 47-year-old Wendy Wickersham was on Facebook...
Missing Dog Survives 7 Nights On Ledge After Falling From Cliff
When a pet goes missing, it can be heartbreaking to deal with. Most pet owners dive head-first into searching for their furry friend, but sometimes, they come up empty-handed and feeling defeated. That’s likely how Luna’s mom was feeling after the dog darted away to chase an animal and never returned home. Photo: YouTube/CTV News Days passed and Luna’s mom searched for her, calling on the help of many volunteers in the Highlands, British Columbia area. According to CTV News, everyone really began to grow concerned as the...
Insulin For Dogs
If your dog needs insulin, he or she most likely has Type 1 diabetes. Managing a diabetic dog comes with a steep learning curve that includes monitoring their blood sugar and giving them life-saving insulin. In almost all cases, once your dog needs insulin, he requires it every day for life. This can feel overwhelming for many dog parents. With the right knowledge, a little practice and a good veterinarian, you can manage your dog’s diabetes like a pro! Your veterinarian may recommend changes to diet, exercise and environment, but...
How to Keep Outdoor and Stray Cats Warm in the Winter
While many cats are snug and toasty indoors as winter falls, there are many that don’t have that luxury. They could be ferals, strays, or outdoor cats that just won’t become acclimated to life indoors. As temperatures dip, concern for these cats may go up for an animal lover. There are some things you can do, though, including putting together a safe, dry, and somewhat warm shelter. Where to Place a Cat Shelter PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / IRYKDELTA Before you construct a shelter, you’ll need to pick an ideal location. Some things...
Stray Kitten Falls Into Lap of Woman Living Without Pets for the First Time in Years
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! Last Christmas, I was mourning the loss of not only my sweet dog that I had raised from the age of four weeks, but also one of my cats earlier in the year. Both were sudden and unexpected deaths. I had just moved into a new apartment, and being in the mountains, I was afraid that my other cat, who is indoor/outdoor, would get snatched by a predator. I asked my sister and brother-in-law to...
After a Year in Rescue Dear, Sweet Figgy Still Needs a Forever Home
Rescue pup Figgy is as cute as they come, but he’s just not having a good year. That’s because he’s just a few days shy of the one-year anniversary of his admission to an animal shelter in Pima County, Arizona. A pibble mix, he’s a beautiful neutered male with a distinctive blue and white coat that’s the envy of all of his shelter companions. Estimated to be 7 at this point, he weighs approximately 66 pounds. But what makes him so special is his stellar personality! Photo: Pima Animal Care Center Figgy Stardust...
Pete the Sweet Shelter Dog Just Can’t Catch a Break
For some reason, some shelter pets just can’t seem to catch a break when it comes to adoptions. There’s nothing wrong with them, but they just keep getting passed over in favor of other animals. They’re just as cute and lovable, plus they have good house manners and do well in public. Whatever the reasons for being overlooked, they still deserve a loving forever home. That’s the case with Pete, a sweet shelter dog in Tucson, Arizona, who’s been in the Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) since October 2021. Photo: Pima...
During Winter Months, Save a Life and Check Before You Drive!
A warning spreading across the U.K. could very well be applied to the U.S. or any other nation that experiences cold, blustery winters. That warning is to check beneath your vehicle and around the wheel wells for cats and other small creatures that might be looking for a break from wind or snow before starting it up. Photo: Pixabay/Surprising_Shots Animals Searching for Warmth Every so often you read about a cat or squirrel that managed to get up into the engine compartment and someone starting the car or truck before realizing something was...
UPS Driver Comes Home Late Because He Is Busy Making Friends With Dogs & Cats At His Stops
Working long hours is part of the job for a delivery driver, especially during the holidays, but so is meeting adorable dogs and cats. One UPS driver is going viral for taking extra time to greet and treat the pets at his stops. TikToker @abbyannemiller posted a video of her riding along with her stepdad on his route and showed why he often arrives home late. Screenshot: TikTok/@abbyannemiller In the video, the UPS driver doesn’t just deliver packages but makes sure to pet and give a treat to each animal he encounters. Dogs of all sizes...
Change of Seasons Dictates the Color of Reindeer Eyes from Gold to Blue
Reindeer, or caribou as they’re also known, are a type of large deer belonging to the genus Rangifer. Famous for their yearly migrations, Americans predominantly know them as the creatures behind Santa’s miraculous, 24-hour, whirlwind present drop. But when they’re not keeping his sleigh aloft, they’re navigating cold, harsh climates in the far north that sees months of darkness blanket the frozen tundra during winter. Interestingly, it is this very phenomenon that influences the color of reindeer eyes, which can be...
What to Do When Your Dog Won’t Eat
Many of us have challenging relationships with food – why can’t we crave carrots instead of chocolate when we are stressed?! Dogs aren’t immune to this, though they aren’t likely to dive into a pint of ice cream after a bad breakup or getting let go from a job. Instead, they may stop eating entirely. Thankfully, we have some experts to weigh in on issues revolving a new lack of interest in food. Christine Caplan, a certified veterinary technician with AKC Pet Insurance, based in Portland, Oregon, says there are five...
Using Homeopathic Principles for a Healthy Dog or Cat
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Watch How a Blind Rescue Cat Navigates His Daily Life in a Loving and Supportive Environment
Special needs animals are often not adopted because most people find the responsibility overwhelming. There’s always a misconception that the effort to care for them should be twice as much as how you care for normal pets. Yes, you have to be extra careful with them, but once you and your pet figure out a routine, it becomes easier. Photo: Youtube/GeoBeat Animals For instance, blind animals greatly depend on a routine. The key factor to making their daily lives easier is consistency. Animals can quickly adapt to situations, and their...
A Bunny Was Being Sold as Meat in a Flea Market Until a Couple Gave Him a New Home
Selling animals in flea markets is normal in certain parts of the world, but the idea is abhorrent to many animal lovers. It can be unpleasant for people to see helpless-looking little rabbits being sold alive for food. Photo: Youtube/GeoBeats Animals It’s saddening to see baby bunnies being kept as food for the future. In addition, in some parts of the world, you may see those bunnies squished together in tiny cages waiting to be purchased in flea markets. Not all meat bunnies have good lives. For this reason, during a trip to Puerto...
