Man Pulled A Lifeless Puppy From River, Resuscitation Failed & His Wife Had A Plan
Small creatures are particularly prone to be harmed. If they’re lost from their mothers, the world becomes a lot more dangerous. When one guy witnessed a tiny puppy floating down the river, he recognized he had to act right away. His tiny body appeared lifeless in this video clip. Image/Story Source Credit: The Dodo via YouTube video The man attempted to resuscitate him by patting his chest but was unable to. He could tell the puppy still had life in him, yet he couldn’t breathe. The puppy would certainly perish if no significant...
Freshpet Reviews From Pet Parents: See Why You Should Make The Switch to Freshpet
At Freshpet, our ideology behind how to feed our four-legged family members is a bit different from other pet food brands. We believe that dogs and cats deserve food that helps them live their best lives, which means crafting recipes from fresh, whole ingredients that are gently cooked without preservatives, and kept in the fridge where meats belong. If you decide to make the switch to food made from quality ingredients, don’t be surprised if you notice some drastic changes in your pet’s overall health and happiness. But...
Invisible Fence for Dogs – Most Effective Wireless Dog Fences
Being a dog caretaker comes with a lot of responsibility. One of the most significant challenges is keeping dogs contained when they’re outdoors, especially if they’re stubborn or like to wander. While many use a traditional physical fence, an electric fence, or a leash to keep their dogs safe, others have taken the more modern approach of an invisible wireless fence. Having an invisible dog fence allows your canines to roam a designated area of the yard without being bound by a leash or physical fencing. When they start extending...
In animal welfare, how can we respond more and react less? Dr. Jyothi Robertson explainsÂ
Working in a mission-driven field like animal welfare, where we give so much of ourselves to pets and people, makes taking care of ourselves that much more important. The ways we can practice self-care are endless, from exercising, listening to music, being outside, talking with friends, watching a good movie and of course, playing with animals. And, while all these activities are wonderful ways to decompress and de-stress, there’s one tool in particular that can help you more-effectively handle stressful situations as they arise. That...
Driver Runs Out Onto Street to Save Injured Cat in Middle of the Road
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! One day while driving, I spotted a black and white ball of fluff in the middle of the road. I drove past it, and saw that it was a small kitten that I was pretty sure must have been run over and killed. I just had to stop and check. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MARC PASCUAL While dodging cars and irate taxi drivers, I saw that the kitten was not dead. It looked up at me with large frightened...
Private Tiger Ownership Faces An End As Big Cat Public Safety Act Moves Closer To Becoming Law
The success of Netflix’s Tiger King documentary series for a short time drove up attendance at a number of controversial zoos linked to flagrant animal abuse. It also set off a movement to protect big cats in the United States, which are one step closer to getting crucial protections from the federal government. The Big Cat Public Safety Act has been passed out of committee and faces a vote by the House of Representatives. The US House Natural Resources Committee voted 25-17 to pass the Big Cat Public Safety Act (BCPSA, HR263). The bill...
15 Best Dog-Friendly Beaches
All I have to do is say the word “beach” and my dogs are running to the door and howling with excitement. Some dogs love going to the beach just as much as their owners. Thankfully, there are several beaches located on the coasts as well as lakes throughout the United States that welcome Fido. Just be sure to pack a few dog essentials like a leash, dog waste bags, water bowl, and a towel before heading to the beach. Photo: Pexels/Lenin Estrada Bring Fido, a team of pet travel experts, compiled a list of the best dog beaches in the...
Baby Camel Learns How To Use Her Legs
A baby camel in Christiana, Tennessee is learning to use her legs for the first time and she’s quite clumsy! While most people keep camels outside, this lucky baby camel was allowed inside the house where she was learning to get her legs working. According to Live Science, baby camels can walk just 30 minutes after they’re born! Photo: YouTube/ViralHog However, just because they can walk doesn’t mean they do so gracefully. This baby camel was able to walk, but she was kicking her legs out in all directions and still gaining...
What Happens When ‘The Dog Joins The Cat’ Vs ‘When The Cat Joins The Dog’
Cats and dogs have such different personalities, but they can sometimes get along great. Joule the dog and Kelvin the cat are two pets that love each other dearly. Joule and Kelvin’s owner shares photos and videos of them on Instagram, @ginger_cat_and_vizslas, and they’re so sweet! Photo: Instagram/@ginger_cat_and_vizslas In one of the latest clips, you can watch what happens when Joule joins Kelvin for a nap versus when Kevlin joins Joule for a nap. While you might expect one of the animals to be annoyed with the other for...
Police Greeted By Alpaca After Pulling Car Over For Routine Inspection
A Scottish police officer was in for quite the surprise while conducting a routine auto check on a black estate car. The car was traveling along A84 in Craighforth, Stirling in the UK when the officer spotted it and decided to pull it over for an inspection. However, the cop had no idea what was about to happen! When he pulled over the car, he was quickly greeted by a large alpaca sticking its head out the backseat window. Photo: PIXNIO/Couleur The Forth Valley police shared about the surprise car guest on Twitter, writing:...
Turtle Races Around The House On A Hot Wheels Car
Everyone likes to have a little fun every now and again. That’s not just true of humans but of our pets, too! Just ask Sergio the turtle! Sergio lives with his human, Kenny James, and has a sweet ride to use throughout the house. Rather than walking around slowly as a turtle, Sergio rides a Hot Wheels car! James fitted the car with non-toxic Silly Putty so it could stick to the bottom of Sergio’s shell. The car was also hollowed-out to better accommodate the turtle and make it more mobile. Once Sergio is fastened to the little toy...
Woman Uses Cat-Sitting Gigs To Travel The World With Free Accommodations
Traveling is a dream that many people long to follow, but finances often get in the way. After all, traveling isn’t cheap, and paying for flights, gas, food, and accommodations adds up quickly. 31-year-old Madolline Gourley dreamed of traveling, and as an Australian-based writer, she’s got the flexibility to work remotely and hop from place to place. The only dilemma is money. But, Madolline was determined to see her dream come to fruition so she got creative and dove into the world of house sitting and pet sitting. Specifically,...
Cat Goes Viral For His Uncanny Resemblance To ‘Zorro’
A uniquely patterned cat is going viral for his striking resemblance to the character Zorro. The 9-month-old Persian kitten, named Boy, belongs to Indraini Wahyudin Noor who shares plenty of photos and videos of the feline on social media. Since posting about Boy, Noor’s TikTok has amassed nearly 300,000 followers! People just can’t get enough of the “Zorro cat,” as he’s been nicknamed. Photo: TikTok/@iwhy_ People are particularly drawn to the black patch of fur that surrounds Boy’s eyes. It looks just like...
Cat Walking Through Sand Shows How Cats Leave Two Footprints Instead Of Four
Have you seen a cat’s footprints and wondered why there are only two sets of prints instead of four? After all, cats have four legs and four paws so they should be leaving four sets of prints, right? Well, a video captured of a white cat slowly walking through a bed of sand shows just how cats get away with leaving only two sets of prints. The clip shows the cat placing her back paws exactly in the footprints made by her front paws. Because her back paws went right where her front paws stepped, only two sets of prints are made! Photo:...
How to help an Aggressive or Reactive Dog
Do you think your dog might be reactive, or even aggressive? Some reactivity is normal and necessary for survival, but when is it time to get help? Maybe you’re frustrated or embarrassed by your dog’s meltdowns when deliveries come, or sad or even scared by your dog’s barking and lunging at neighborhood dogs. It doesn’t mean you have a bad dog, or that you’re a bad dog guardian. But it does mean your dog needs help handling her feelings about certain parts of her life. Emotions drive behavior. So, if your dog...
Energy Food & Drinks for Dogs On the Go
Disclaimer: If you purchase items through links on our site we may earn a commission. If your doggie-and-me travel plans include long walks, challenging hikes or your dog competing in such popular canine sports as agility or dock diving, don’t forget to pack his energy bar. You read that right. The energy bar market has expanded and is going to the dogs. And, it does makes sense. Why should your dog simply watch you eat your energy bar when you both take a break during a vigorous activity? A few pieces of kibble just won’t...
What to do about your dogs hot spots
Hot spots are a common and frustrating problem, and can cause your dog a lot of discomfort and angst. These natural remedies can help. Hot spots have many “pet” names, including summer sores and moist dermatitis. They can appear anywhere on your dog’s body, though they’re most often found on the head, legs, flanks, by the tail and behind the ears. Let’s look at what causes hot spots — and more importantly, what you can do to ease the discomfort and itching they cause. WHERE DO HOT SPOTS COME FROM? Hot spots...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Length of stay webcast, free meditation and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The Best Friends 2021 national dataset has arrivedThis month, Best Friends Animal Society published its 2021 dataset. While there were some setbacks, there is plenty to be optimistic about. In 2021, the save rate increased from 79% to 83%. According to its blog, “The number of animals who didn’t leave shelters alive ticked up by only 2.3% to 355,000 in 2021, which… Learn More Webcast: Length of Stay – A Whole-Shelter SolutionWednesday, June...
Animal Shelter Swamped By Yellowstone River Flooding Says All its Animals Survived
As strong rains and rapid snow melt hit Yellowstone National Park in recent days, flooding took out roads and caused damage that will close portions of the park longterm. Cities in the region have also been heavily impacted. An animal shelter in nearby Livingston, Montana, faced a time crunch as flood waters from the Yellowstone River quickly grew. Despite their facility being inundated with water, all the animals were rescued. As areas across the region surveyed flood damage, Stafford Animal Shelter shared a post on its Facebook page...
Kitten Survives 60 Miles Under the Hood of a Car
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! One summer evening, my husband had switched cars with me while I was at work. Then, a kitten climbed under my car by the tire, probably to stay warm and dry because it was pouring! She was about 4-weeks-old. When I drove home that night, I thought I heard meowing, but with the rain, I wasn’t sure. I went inside and didn’t think about the meowing again. PHOTO: PIXABAY / KUDRA...
