Rescue On a Snowy Day Changes Three Lives Forever
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 a typical 1970s northwest Indiana winter: Deep snow drifts, highs in the teens, and grey overcast daylight hours. My fiancé and I were out together running errands. It was so cold and grey, we knew we didn’t want to be out any longer than absolutely necessary, but we also knew there were things we absolutely had to take care of on our joint day off. Our heavy Chrysler...
Five Fun Tricks Cats Can Learn and How to Train Them
Tips to Train Your Cat Dogs can be trained to do a variety of tricks, but what about cats? While they may be a little less inclined to learn, and some may be more inclined to do the opposite of everything you say, it is still possible to teach your feline friend a few things. You just need the right incentives, realistic expectations, and a patient cat. Here are some tips to try out. Treats, Toys, Affection, and Encouragement PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / ANOUSHKATORONTO The key to any training is some positive reinforcement. When a cat successfully...
Sick, Starving Puppy Gets Second Chance After Being Rescued From Traffic Just In Time
One Friday during rush hour, a concerned citizen called about a puppy she saw wandering alone on a busy road in an industrial part of town. The woman worried about all the cars zooming past, but also for the health of the puppy herself. The 5-month-old terrier mix was starving, hairless, and covered in scabs, without any fur to protect her body or paws from the hot asphalt or sun while she looked for food scraps. Photo: Greater Good Charities “When we arrived on the scene, Dobby was emaciated, scared, but had the sweetest eyes that were...
Dying Patient Had No One To Adopt Her Dog, Then Her Nurse Stepped In To Help
A Georgia nurse went above and beyond to not only care for a patient in their final days, but ultimately the patient’s dog as well. As Kimberly Still cared for her dying patient, she got to know her and learned of the patient’s family and beloved Chihuahua, Jax. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition From what her patient told her, Still could tell how much she loved Jax. Sadly, after the patient died, Jax had nowhere to go. He ended up in a shelter outside of Atlanta, which put him at risk of euthanasia. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition When...
This Extraordinary Uber Driver Has Zero Chance On Getting A Speeding Ticket
Tortoises are versatile creatures. They’re able to live in diverse habitats that range from deserts to wet, tropical forests. Tortoises are neat creatures. Although tortoises are believed to be generally shy creatures, once a tortoise becomes familiar with you, you’ll be able to touch or handle them without making them uncomfortable. PHOTO: Unsplash/Fernando Maté They say that tortoises will respond positively to touch and they’re a fan of tactile affections. But imagine having a tortoise being so comfortable with you...
Chocolate Lab Puppy Steals Hearts By “Observing The Fishes” In Precious Video
We can learn so many things from our dogs like how to love unconditionally and enjoy the little things in life. Dogs also have a way of living in the moment – something we all need to improve on. An adorable chocolate lab puppy is going viral for “observing the fishes” and showing the world how relaxing life on a lake can be. The 19-second video was shared on the Reddit thread r/What’sWrongWithYourDog by u/lmaosmh and is the most relaxing thing I have seen in a long time. Screenshot: Reddit/u/lmaosmh In the video, the...
Can Dogs Get Monkeypox?
As the number of monkeypox cases grows in the U.S. and around the world, many dog parents are asking, “Can my dog get monkeypox?” or “Can I give my dog monkeypox?” and even “Can I get monkeypox from my dog?” Let’s examine the facts about monkeypox in dogs and how you can keep your family safe. What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a virus related to human smallpox. After human smallpox was globally eradicated in 1980, monkeypox has become a most important public health virus and is closely monitored...
Ukrainian Soldier Opens His Heart and Home To Stray Dog He Rescued From War Zone
For the past six months, Ukrainians have been fighting to protect their country and save animals left behind. The soldiers have proven that they are loyal, strong, and compassionate. Countless stories have emerged of military men and women going out of their way to save a stray cat or dog and make sure they are taken somewhere safe. There have also been numerous animals who live alongside the brave warriors, like a little black dog called Babai. UAnimals shared the story of how the stray dog was rescued and how he won the heart of one of his...
Homeowner Uses Security Camera To Talk To Deer In Her Yard
A homeowner in Pennsylvania surprised a deer when she began speaking to it on her Ring doorbell camera. The woman was away from her home in Indiana, Pennsylvania when she got a motion alert on her Ring doorbell camera that something was moving in her yard. According to Inside Edition, the woman feared that a bear had returned to her yard so she wanted to use her camera to scare it away. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition However, when she logged on, she saw that it wasn’t a bear at all that had set off the motion detector. Instead, it was a...
Cat Abandoned In Taped-Up Box Finds A Family To Love
They say cats have nine lives and that seems to be true for a battered tabby cat named Phoenix. The feline was left on a hill in a taped-up box that was so tightly wrapped there was no chance the cat could ever escape on her own. Beyond that, she was also very sick and needed medical attention. It was a cruel way to leave an animal and if her health didn’t kill her, being stuck in a tiny cardboard box without food or water certainly would. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo But fate had other plans and a woman named Liliana happened to hear the...
How to Choose an Easy Walk Harness
Choosing an easy-walk harness for your dog requires you to look at your dog’s current training needs, age, level of pulling and size as well as your budget. The PetSafe Easy Walk Harness is one of the most popular ranging in price from $20 to $30. It is available in most pet supply stores, brick and mortar and online, as well as the Petsafe website. What is an Easy Walk Harness? An Easy Walk Harness’ most prominent feature is that the dog’s leash is clipped to the front of him. The advertisement of being a “no-pull dog...
Turmeric — a supplement worth considering for your dog
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Start Your New Four-Legged Family Member on the Path to a Long, Healthy Life
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
Woman Teaches Puppy How To ‘Whisper Bark’ For When They’re Inside
Having a dog is a joy, but it’s not something that comes without challenges. Dogs can be messy and require a lot of extra attention! But something else about dogs is how loud they can be. If you’ve ever had a dog that barks a lot, you know just how much noise an animal can produce! It’s actually incredible how loud dogs can be for so long. Dogs barking isn’t a problem for people without neighbors, but those in apartments or tight living spaces can face eviction if the barking becomes an issue. Photo:...
ICU Nurse Adopts Dog After Owner Passes Away
Growing old with a dog can be comforting, but terrifying. Many senior citizens wonder what will happen to their pets after their passing and the sad reality is that many end up in shelters. That was the fate of a much-loved chihuahua mix named Jax. According to Inside Edition, Jax’s owner was comatose in the ICU when she became the patient of nurse Kimberly Still. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition While Kimberly was caring for the woman in her last days, she learned through the woman’s family about her dog, Jax. Jax was the...
Woman Rescues Pitbull Trapped In A Stolen Bus
A sweet pitbull was given a second chance at life after being rescued from a hot, stolen bus. Melissa Geerlof was outside in her neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York when she heard a “screaming” noise coming from an abandoned bus parked on the curb. After some examination, Melissa realized who was screaming: a pitbull that was trapped inside the hot bus. Photo: TikTok/@melissageerlof Photo: YouTube/The Dodo The pup was just barely able to peak its snout out the top window enough for Melissa to spot her. Melissa realized the bus was...
Stray Dog In Georgia Gets A Job As A Crossing Guard
A stray dog has become a crosswalk patrolling star after going viral for protecting kids crossing the street! The dog, Kupata (which means “Sausage”), lives as a stray in Batumi, Adjara, Georgia. Many people think much of stray dogs, especially in countries like Georgia where stray dogs are plentiful and sometimes even a nuisance. But Kupata isn’t just an ordinary stray. He’s made a name for himself and even become somewhat of the town mascot! He even has his own Instagram account, @lovelykupata. Kupata is known for...
Cat Gives Grandma A Back Massage At Dinner
When we think of cats, we often picture aloof, shallow, and somewhat selfish pets. They like things their way and they don’t care much what their owner thinks. They’re like the opposite of dogs. Dogs can be major people-pleasers, but cats often want to be pleased without giving anything in return. It’s one of the reasons people love them so much. They rule the roost and they’re shameless about it! Photo: StockVault/Pixabay However, not all cats are the same. Some cats actually do go out of their ways to care for their...
Neglected, Emaciated Momma Dog Rescued with Her Nursing Babies
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! She lived across the street from my daughter, small for her boxer breed due to longterm neglect. She was probably less than 2-years-old and already nursing her second litter of mutt puppies. She was tied with a heavy rope, no shelter, no water, and no food dish. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / CORTEZ13 Occasionally, she would break or gnaw the rope and come running across the road to my...
Chris Evans Gifted His Dog A Shirt From The Movie ‘The Gray Man’
It’s no secret that Chris Evans loves dogs. In fact, he once admitted that the only reason he had an Instagram account was to post photos of dogs. True to that statement, Evans regularly posts content about his pup and gives little sneak peaks into his life with Dodger. When Evans isn’t busy dotting on Dodger, he’s acting in major films, like the new Netflix movie The Gray Man. Evans plays Lloyd Hansen, the main antagonist in the film. In the movie, Hansen was often seen sporting a blue and white polo shirt, a look that...
