Alpaca Who Once Lived in Solitude Finally Found a Friend in Gene the Goat
Animals who are used to living with companions or partners tend to get lonely when left alone. It’s truly dangerous for their health to live in solitude for a long time. Those animals can get sick, or worse, they could die. For this reason, it’s important to remember that no one must be left alone in herds. If transferring homes or farms is needed to give them company, then it must be done. Thankfully, an alpaca who lived in solitude found his new home with even more friends. Photo: Unsplash/Jaddy Liu Foreverland Farm is an animal...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Avanzino Award, Shelter data, shelter survey and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Congratulations to James Evans, recipient of the 2022 Avanzino Leadership Award!Maddie’s Fund® is honored to present the 2022 Avanzino Leadership Award to James Evans for his outstanding leadership and purposeful dedication to the human-animal bond. This award recognizes significant achievement and courage to look beyond the status quo and make bold decisions to improve the lives of pets and their people. Read more October is a great time to enter your...
Three-Legged Dog Has An Itch He Can’t Scratch So His Buddy Lends Him A Paw
I’m convinced that we don’t deserve dogs. They’re so sweet and nurturing to others. It’s amazing just how caring and compassionate they can be to both their humans, as well as other animals around them. Nothing embodies this better than the touching video that has been making the rounds online. Photo: TikTok/@myriamrangel74 When Myriam Rangel was at a food market close to her home in Tepic, Mexico, she ended up witnessing the sweetest thing possible: a moment of pure, unfiltered kindness between canine friends. As it...
Bear Visits Woman’s Home And Closes The Door Behind Himself
A polite black bear in Highland Lakes, New Jersey was filmed visiting his favorite human, Susan Kehoe, and it’s too cute! Kehoe is a wildlife photographer and black bear enthusiast. She loves black bears and it seems they love her too. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog Kehoe regularly shares videos of her life with bears on TikTok, @susankehoe1. In a recent viral video, Kehoe managed to film a wild black bear standing in her entryway. The sweet bear used his mouth to close the door behind him, but he wasn’t done there. Photo:...
Campers Wake To Find Ponies Nibbling On Their Tent
Camping can be a fun and educational pastime. It’s a nice way to unplug, get out in nature, and enjoy some time in the present. One couple in England decided to enjoy a short camping trip at a national park and they were startled to be awoken by an animal munching on their tent! Photo: Wikimedia Commons According to Caters Clips, 32-year-old Roxanne Rodrigues-Betts and her husband, 29-year-old James, were trying to enjoy a relaxing weekend camping Dartmoor National Park, and they got an upclose and personal experience with some of the...
Hero Kitten Named Thor Saves Family Of Four From Deadly Poisoning
A 4-month-old kitten named Thor is being hailed a hero after saving a family of four from deadly poisoning. The City of Farmington Hills, Michigan shared about the incident on Facebook, explaining that Heidi and Ronald Stamper were home for the night with their two kids, 13-year-old Paige and 11-year-old Quinn, and their cat, Thor. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition After everyone went to sleep, Thor woke Heidi with a “screeching cry” and she noticed he was visibly sick. Despite it being the middle of the night, Heidi took Thor outside...
Cat Caught Getting Into Mischief Attempts To Get Rid Of The Evidence
There’s a reason cats are stereotyped as being evil geniuses. They can be clever, aloof, and always seem to be plotting their next big scheme. When Coco’s family left him home alone, he thought it’d be the perfect time to get into some mischief. He didn’t realize, however, that the family was watching from afar on security cameras. Photo: TikTok/@emch86 The 2-year-old tabby cat was adopted from a shelter back in June and he’s been running his new family’s house ever since. There are house rules to follow,...
Hero Dog Discovers Abandoned Baby Trapped In A Garden Shed
Two homeowners in Livingston, Texas were stunned to find a baby girl trapped in their outdoor garden shed. According to Inside Edition, John and Katherine McClain were inside their home when they noticed their dog, Archie, barking erratically at the shed. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Archie continued to bark until John went out to investigate. When he opened the shed, he was shocked to see a tiny baby girl laying on the floor of the shed, covered in bruises. John quickly told Katherine to call 911 and they scooped the baby up and took her...
The Environmental, Agricultural, and Health Benefits of Bats
People may not pay much mind to bats, unless they associate them with vampire lore. Unfortunately, people may also have a negative view of them because of their association with various diseases. However, these winged mammals are important to humans, to our food, and to our planet’s biodiversity. Here are some reasons we should all thank a bat. They’re a More Environmentally-Friendly Pesticide PHOTO: PIXABAY / BIANCA One of the main components of a bat’s diet is insects. Some bats even eat rodents. This helps protect crop...
LA Animal Services Announced it Was Dropping Adoption Fees This Weekend
For the weekend of October 8 and 9, LA Animal Services has announced it will be dropping the prices of animal adoptions to help ease overcrowding in shelters. This is great news if you live in the area and have been thinking about adopting a pet. They noted that in celebration of “Adopt a Dog” month the fees will be lowered to $51 for adult dogs and $75 for puppies this Saturday and Sunday. For dogs older than 4 months, a $20 licensing fee will be added, but this isn’t unusual for shelters to do. Adopt, Don’t Shop In...
6 Must-Have Items for Traveling with Dogs
So, you’re getting ready to hit the open road with your furry BFF. There are all sorts of fun adventures the two of you can encounter together, making memories along the way. But do you have everything you need for traveling with your dog pal to keep them safe and comfortable? Here is a list of 6 must-have items that every traveler should have on hand for an epic journey with Fido or Trixie. 1. Multi-Purpose Leashes for Dogs Bringing a leash is essential, but getting a multi-purpose leash can make your life even easier and be safer for...
Why Do Dogs Nuzzle? A Dog Mediator Explains
There’s nothing like having your dog come up and nuzzle you out of a clear blue sky. They seemingly do it for no other reason than to be close to you and share some affection. But is that really all that’s going on? Maybe not. Licensed family dog mediator Viviane Arzoumanian is the founder of PumpkinPups Dog Training. Arzoumanian says that nuzzling starts at birth when a mother dog uses her nose and tongue to move puppies around, to help stimulate waste, and to clean them up. She also sniffs her babies and identifies each of them...
Seamus The Cat Busts Out Adorable Dance Moves To Michael Jackson’s ‘Smooth Criminal’
If you’re like me, you spend a lot of time on Instagram. But, the photo app has undergone a huge change since TikTok came out, mostly because it’s moving away from a photo-driven app to one that puts a huge emphasis on reels. At first, I hated the changes and despised reels. But honestly, I’ve since been won over. Not only do I enjoy making my own book-is related reels, but I love watching reels – especially animal ones. Photo: Instagram/@seamus_the_scottish_fold Some of the animal influencers on Instagram have such...
Canine Study Points to Benefits of Dogs in Stress and Social Interaction
A recent study points to something any pet parent could have told you: cuddling with dogs reduces stress and makes people feel more sociable. In recent years dogs have been recruited for many jobs. They’ve been dispatched at airports to soothe harried travelers, introduced into courtrooms to ease the anxiety of victims, witnesses, and children, and brought to university campuses during finals to lower students’ cortisol levels. Dogs as Babe Magnets Besides reducing stress, human beings find people with dogs to be more trustworthy....
How House Cats Originated From A Wildcat Species Over 10,000 Years Ago
Cats have always been shrouded in mystery. The average person probably doesn’t know much about the history of the domestic cat apart from the fact that they were worshipped back in ancient Egyptian times. Luckily, world-famous cat expert Jackson Galaxy doesn’t just have the answers on how to stop cats from scratching up sofas, he also has information on the history of domestic cats, and it’s pretty lengthy! Photo: YouTube/Ilse Orsel According to Galaxy, the cats of today (Western, Exotic, and Eastern) can all trace their...
Pebbles, The World’s Oldest Living Dog, Has Passed Away At 22
Pebbles, a toy fox terrier, who held the Guinness World Record as the oldest living dog has passed away. She was born on March 28, 2000, in Long Island, New York, and earned her world record earlier this year. A 21-year-old rescued Chihuahua named TobyKeith was named the oldest living dog in April and then a month later the title was passed on to Pebbles who was 22 years and 50 days old. The senior dog who ate a diet of cat food, prescribed by her vet, was the “queen of the household”. She enjoyed country music and spent her...
Animal Rights Advocates Point To Dr. Oz’ Dark Past As Reason For Banning Animal Testing
Television personality and Republican Senate candidate in Pennsylvania Dr. Mehmet Oz is one of the more recognizable names in medicine, but lately not the most respected. According to Jezebel, between 1989 to 2010, Dr. Oz conducted experiments that led to the deaths of over 300 dogs, 31 pigs and 661 rabbits and rodents, while serving as a principal investigator at a Columbia University lab. Photo: Adobe Stock / Andrea IzzottiBetween 1989 to 2010, Dr. Oz conducted experiments that led to the deaths of over 300 dogs, 31 pigs and 661 rabbits and...
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An Extraordinary Friendship Between a Sea Lion and Dog was Built by Playing Fetch
Sometimes two animals who are different species create the most unexpected yet beautiful friendships. It starts with curiosity toward one another until they discover that they connect in a special way. This also works out if their personalities match. It’s either one of them is friendly and playful while the other one is timid. If they also both are sociable, then the relationship will most likely grow in an instant. There are various kinds of animal duos that you’ll probably get to know, which you’ll mainly find on the...
A Pregnant Dog Gave Birth in the Most Unexpected Place, Leaving her Foster Mom in Shock
Just like humans, female dogs undergo the process of creating life and giving birth. They also experience physical changes when they are pregnant. As their pet parent, you must provide the soon-to-be mom extra care during those months. You also have to take note of their due date, ensure you give them proper treatment, and become more observant that day. Your dog might feel pain or have trouble giving birth, and an immediate call to the vet is needed. Photo: PxHere Although it’s still concerning, as your dog might need other things...
