German Shepherd Saves Young Child From Vicious Dog Attack
Dogs are loyal companions. There’s a reason they’re known as man’s best friend. Sometimes though, they go above and beyond companionship and act as guardian angels. German Shepherds, in particular, are known for doing the most to look out for their humans, and one German Shepherd is proving that in a viral video. Photo: TikTok/@flodaboy1 According to the American Kennel Club, German Shepherds are known to be loyal, confident, courageous, and steady. They’re also known to be gentle family pets and steadfast guardians,...
Dozens of At-Risk Dogs and Cats to Be Flown From Overcrowded Shelters Just Before Thanksgiving
It’s the time of year when we often think about being home for the holidays. To help make that a reality for pets from overcrowded shelters in the South, we’re flying at-risk dogs and cats to better lives just before Thanksgiving. On November 22, this month’s Save-A-Heart flight will transport dozens of dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, to rescues in New Jersey with room for them. After arrival, they’ll be quickly adopted, so they’ll always have a home for the holidays. DOG...
Quiet Young Kitten Needs a Cardiologist so She Can Run & Play
Nov 17, 2022 Kesha 21 is truly an Austin Pets Alive! kitten. This 3-month-old kitty was born in our care, and raised in the APA! nursery program. She’s what we call a “neonatal graduate”—and yes it’s all right to picture her sweet self in a teeny cap and gown. But when Kesha 21 got her spay surgery, our veterinarians discovered some heart issues that she’d likely been born with. Further examinations led our vets to believe that Kesha 21 has advanced pulmonic stenosis—a rare condition in cats. Having...
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month!
Senior pets and those with medical needs are by far the hardest pets to rehome, hands down. A lot of that has to do with the idea that they’ll be more work or that they’ll be too old to train if need be, propped up by the false adage that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. The old tricks part is definitely not true, but animals with medical needs can come with more time and responsibility. That does not mean they’re not worth every moment or penny spent on them. Adopt a Senior Pet Since November is the official...
Woman Falls in Love with Two Kittens Unlikely to Survive, Decides to Foster Them
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! It was my second time fostering for Broward Animal Control back in 2011. The minute I saw them, I knew I had to take them and I knew at least one of them would be a foster failure. There were two beautiful DSH white kittens with blue eyes in the cage, under two pounds and needing foster. I went to go find the foster coordinator so that I could take them. CATS. PHOTO: PIXABAY / GUNDULA...
TikTok Video Showing Two Abandoned Dogs Living Their Best Lives Now is Too Sweet
Animals are found abandoned all over the world, and pet owners everywhere are left baffled and heartbroken. It’s not that people don’t understand the inability to care for them due to unforeseen circumstances. It’s that they’d be left to fend for themselves rather than trying to find them shelter until they can be adopted or at least fostered. It’s like those incredibly sad ASCPA commercials people tear up over. It rips at your heart just thinking about it. Photo: TikTok/@stormandsummit Animal Rescue A TikTok...
Three Dogs Die After Reportedly Ingesting Rat Poison Spread Around NYC Apartment Building
Three dogs have suddenly passed away recently, and some believe that rat poison is to blame. According to the New York Post, 42-year-old Ralph Edwards was over-the-moon to welcome Cali, a Rottweiler puppy, into his family. Photo: Pexels/Tommes Frites The two became inseparable and enjoyed regular walks from their Washington Heights apartment building in New York City. However, things took a tragic turn when Cali became severely ill one morning. Her sickness was sudden and came on without warning. Edwards immediately rushed her to a vet and...
Feeding Dogs Table Scraps Isn’t In Your (or Their) Best Interest
We’ve all heard that feeding dogs table scraps should be, well, scrapped. Not only is the habit bad for your pet’s health, but it undermines teaching them not to beg. Yes, you can always wait until after the meal and then place scraps in their bowl, but it’s still not good for their health and most pets are significantly overweight right now in this country. Additionally, your veterinarian would most likely have a few choice words on the subject, were it to be brought up. Photo: Pixabay/Mylene2401 How Stuff Works A recent...
“Mean” Dog About To Be Euthanized Transforms Into Loving Pup Thanks To Kisses
Shelter life can be stressful, and many dogs are left heartbroken or confused as to why they are there. Some dogs react by hiding in the back of their kennel while others go into defense mode. A tiny Chihuahua mix was unsure of his new surroundings and the unfamiliar people. He reacted by biting anyone who tried to touch him. The little fella was afraid and lost his trust in humans, but can you blame him? He was labeled as “mean” and scheduled to be euthanized. Thankfully, he was rescued just in time by Danielle Reno, founder of...
Save Money This Winter (and All Year Round) By Eliminating This One Thing From Your Pet’s Diet
With inflation still wreaking havoc on our budgets, pet owners everywhere are looking for ways to cut back and save money this winter. If you’re concerned with rising costs and facing costly heating bills this winter, you are probably looking for ways to cut corners. This is especially important during a time more and more pet owners are facing the unthinkable: surrendering their pets due to a lack of funds. One vet has a suggestion that can help save money and help keep your pets from gaining unnecessary pounds during a season when...
A Thanksgiving Cautionary “Tail” for Pet Owners to Acquaint Themselves with Immediately
With the holidays fast approaching, reminding readers about foods and decorations that could be dangerous to their pets is front and center. By now many, if not most, people are aware of the usual list of perishables containing toxins that lurk in people food, but there is one you may not be aware of. And frankly, even we were surprised. The info comes to us from the Pet Poison Helpline (PPH). If you’re not familiar with them as a pet parent you really should be. A lot of pet owners have their helpline number and web address posted on...
Can You Spot The Coyote Staring Right At You In Photo From Texas State Park?
Coyotes are common in Texas, but that doesn’t mean they are easy to spot. Galveston Island State Park posted a photo of a coyote hiding in plain sight and asked, “Can you spot the coyote?” At first glance, it looks like a photo of a grassy field – until you zoom in. The coyote is staring right at the camera and is a reminder that they see you even if you don’t see them. The park shared, “Coyotes are masters of camouflage and are specially adapted to living in the coastal prairie of Galveston. This specific...
Grey Muzzle Organization Helps Save At-Risk Senior Dogs
November is National Adopt A Senior Pet Month which shines a light on the overlooked gray-muzzled shelter pets. While they are a bit slower to get up and moving, they are still just as adorable as puppies or kittens and are a lot less work. Don’t be fooled by their age, many senior dogs still love to play and go for walks. Aside from teaching us to slow down and enjoy the little things in life, senior pets are the best companions. Photo: Unsplash/Alexander Grey They all deserve a loving home and that is why one nonprofit organization...
Online Dog Training: What You Should Know
Have you ever taken an online class with your dog? In response to the pandemic there has been a tremendous growth in opportunities to train your dog online. Virtual dog training can take the form of individual private lessons with a trainer or signing up for a group class that meets via zoom. For dog owners with busy schedules, online dog training is a great way to teach your dog new tricks or games and to address behavioral concerns in the home. Online group dog-training classes One option for online training with your dog is to sign...
The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Dogs!
Make winter holiday gift-giving a breeze this year with PointPet supplements. Perfect for all the dogs and dog parents in your life! The winter holidays are just around the corner, and that means everybody and their dog is looking for the best gifts for two-legged and four-legged friends and family! PointPet makes it easy to stuff stockings and check names off your list. Whether you’re looking for great gifts for your own dogs or presents for pet parents, here are the ultimate gifts for the dogs in your life this holiday season!...
Here’s How ‘Virtual Fostering’ Can Help Your Shelter’s Pets
Zach was a terrified dog. After eight months in a home, he’d been returned to the Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation in Northern Virginia, in rough emotional shape. He was throwing up every time he went into a car. He was scared of strangers and new environments. Zach had come to Northern Virginia from a rural shelter, along with his brother, who showed no signs of this kind of fear, and was quickly adopted—an adoption that stuck. But Zach wasn’t having it so easy. Luckily, that’s when Stephanie Ferri came into his...
Start community partnerships with this toolkit
To address the root causes that lead to many animal well-being issues, we need to look beyond shelter walls, (literally and figuratively) and connect with the community at large. This means partnering with food pantries, youth organizations, domestic violence shelters, and more. The Community Partnerships Toolkit from Human Animal Support Services will help you establish partnerships with a multitude of organizations in your community. This toolkit is just one of the 16 professional resources for implementing the Human Animal Support Services...
Pancake
Nov 17, 2022 This is a story about a kitty cat who went on the lamb and is now back in our care, after taunting the staff and volunteers of APA! for over a year! We applaud her efforts, but it is time to get this little lady some medical attention. When Pancake first arrived at APA!’s main facility, she was clearly pretty scared, making her a flight risk candidate. Fly, she did. Luckily, she stuck around campus, making appearances. For months, the staff and volunteers reported “Pancake sightings.” We even attempted several...
Pet-Safe Ice Melts Are a Better Choice for De-Icing This Winter
If you live somewhere that sees enough snow each winter to require things like snow tires, shoveling walkways, and products that melt ice, you’ll want to keep reading. If you’re a pet owner that walks their dog year-round, you’re really going to want to pay attention. That’s because they are very likely trudging through applications that either the city or even you or your neighbors have applied to keep from slipping along on roadways or sidewalks. Photo: Pixabay/kar0329 Ice Melt Products Unless your dogs are wearing...
Woman with Autism Adopts Reclusive Cat, Who Warms Up to Become Her Constant Companion
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 thought she’d be adopted right away, but nobody seems to want her.” Besides me and the longtime cat-foster mother telling me this story, the room’s only other occupant was the subject of the story, an 11-month-old cat with the temporary name Colander, who was cowering under a table. I had a feeling that this kind of behavior was part of the reason that the...
