Six Signs You’ve Found The Best Pet Sitter
As much as you want your pet to join you for all of your adventures, it’s not always possible. This is why it’s important to have a trusted pet sitter who can care for your pets while you’re away. For first-time pet parents, this process can feel daunting – how do you find the best pet sitter for your furry family member? To help you out, we’ve put together a list of things you should look for when interviewing potential sitters. They’re happy to provide client references Professional pet sitters will...
7 Tips on how to hold a memorial service for your dog that has died
Losing your dog is hard as he’s one of the closest members of your family so having a memorial service is an important part of the grieving process: here’s how to do it. “For many, a memorial service or celebration of a pet’s life can be an important, meaningful part of the grieving process,” says Maryglenn Warnock, a certified pet bereavement counselor and ordained pet funeral officiant/pet chaplain who currently serves on the advisory board of Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, on the board of the Nashville...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Behavior resources, paid family leave, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How to improve your animal welfare organization’s presence, and why it mattersDoes your organization show up in a Google search? To answer this question, it would depend on what the search was. With the majority of people using Google to search online, it’s important to understand what they’re searching as it pertains to your organization, and even more importantly, for your organization to show up in… Learn More These free...
Today’s Must-Know Rules of the Road
Anna Jacoby planned to hit the road with her beloved adopted dog, Jack. But as she plotted her “workcation” to Denver, Colorado, she put on the brakes. She discovered Jack would face extra scrutiny in The Mile-High City because he’s a Pit Bull. The breed is only allowed in Denver if owners pay to have their dogs evaluated and permitted — this also applies to visitors. “If you have a bully breed and you want to take a road trip in America, you have to check the local laws,” Anna says. “It’s...
Key findings about our dog walking habits: is he getting enough exercise?
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A Rescue Effort Took Three Days To Be Able To Get An African Grey Parrot Out Of The Sewer
Imagine getting stuck in a storm drain for three day… This happened to an African Grey Parrot in Los Angeles where the feathered friend of a family flew into the sewer, and the rescue efforts weren’t short of being comprehensive. [embedded content] The owners had some trouble with their mission as the sewers had very small openings so no one could fit in and retrieve their scared parrot, Millie. They have already tried luring the parrot with her favorite treat but they weren’t able to get her close enough to be able to get...
Hamster in Cute Royal Robe and Crown Celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee
Aside from Her Majesty’s grandson, Prince Louis, a hamster named Princess Phoebe became an internet star during the Platinum Jubilee celebration. Princess Phoebe was dressed in a royal robe and a tiny crown in the video. She was cutely munching on some treats as she was sitting in the palm of her owner Jaieden Ace Shen. The lovely hamster was treated like a queen for the day, and she undoubtedly deserves to be pampered. Photo: Youtube/ Good Morning America The short clip was featured in various media outlets on the internet, like Good...
When Natural Disasters Strike: Preparedness Tips for Pet Owners
As summer arrives, so do hurricane season and wildfire season. It’s important to take steps to protect yourself when one of these natural disasters approaches. That includes making a plan, paying attention to alerts, finding shelter if you need to evacuate, and ensuring you have the essentials before an evacuation. The to-do list can get more complicated if you have pets to consider. There are a few preparedness steps you can take to ensure your furry friends are also safe in the event of a natural disaster. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK /...
Newly Adopted Cat Drives Owner ‘Nuts’ and Gets Into All Kinds of Mischief, But Wins Her Heart
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 October, I made an impulsive visit to the local humane society, and even more impulsively, adopted this gorgeous 6-month-old marbled tabby boy. My recurring thought during the next month or so was, “What… the heck… was I thinking?!” CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / SA KA I named him Zephyr, after a wind god in Greek mythology, and it suited him – he was a furry...
Left Outside To Starve In A Filthy Cage, Abandoned Dog Blossoms After Rescuers Show Her Love
Steely is a sweet, loving dog who didn’t deserve to be abandoned by her family. Fortunately, a neighbor noticed the dog’s owner hadn’t been home for nearly a week and called for help. When officers arrived, they found the house was indeed empty, except for Steely, who’d been left outside in a filthy cage without any food, water, or protection from the hot Louisiana sun. Steely was left in a cage without water, food, or shade when rescuers found her. Photo: Greater Good Charities “What they found was a small wire...
Dolphin Off Texas Coast Is Acting “Aggressive” Due To Prolonged Human Interaction
Dolphins are social mammals and form close bonds. However, those bonds should only be with other dolphins – not humans. The striking marine animals capture the attention of beachgoers and boaters but should be admired from afar. When humans interact and continue to interact with a dolphin it can become dangerous for the dolphin and humans. Sadly, that is what has occurred on the coast of Texas. A dolphin off the shores of North Padre Island has been labeled “aggressive” by biologists. National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
5 Simple Solutions On How To Keep Cats Away From Your Precious Garden
Ah! The feeling of lounging in your garden after a hard day at work. Nothing feels quite as relaxing as being in the presence of your lush green buddies. PHOTO: Pixabay/Hans Having a garden may come with a lot of pros, but taking care of it? Some may think it’s a lot of work and having pests and other animals that may snoop in the garden is a whole different story. I have personally experienced some troubles in our own garden before. From having to deal with snails and bugs that eat our plant’s leaves, wild dogs that pee on the...
How to Identify Tick Bites on Dogs and Next Steps to Take
Disclaimer: If you purchase items through links on our site we may earn a commission. Here’s how to easily identify tick bites on dogs: 1. The site of a tick bite on a dog will have a small red bump like a mosquito bite. 2. Tick bites should not make your dog itch. 3. Tick bites on your dog will go away on their own in a few days. But, there’s still the risk of infection, even if your dog takes preventative tick medication and you’ve completely removed the tick. What are signs of infection from tick bites on a dog? Your dog...
How to Remove a Tick from a Dog and Prevent Tick Borne Disease
Victoria Arnold Victoria Arnold is a freelance copywriter for the dog industry with two furbabies of her own. She’s passionate about healthy dog care, training and helping dog parents through the ups and downs of pet parenting. Check out her website: VictoriaLynnAgency.com. Source:...
Take a Hiking Adventure Like a Pro
The state of the world over the past few years has coaxed more and more people into doing outdoor activities. The fresh air of a trail is a safe place where both humans and dogs can exercise and find some inner peace amongst nature’s beauty. We found three cool people who make a living having adventures with their four-legged friends. THE BLOGGER: Jen Sotolongo Owner of the blog Long Haul Trekkers: Outdoor Adventures with Dogs, Jen Sotolongo’s focus is to share how-to’s for getting outdoors with your dog, adventure trips and...
After Attending Zoom Classes With Her Owner, Clever Cat Joins Graduating Class In Austin, Texas
Millions of students graduate from U.S. colleges each year. Down in Austin, Texas, this year’s graduating class also included one curious cat. According to Fox 7 Austin, the 1.5-year-old cat donned a miniature graduation robe and cap to “graduate” alongside her owner, Francesca Bourdier, from the University of Texas at Austin. Photo: YouTube/Fox 7 Austin According to Bourdier, Suki faithfully attended each one of her lectures, which were largely conducted online over Zoom. Suki was such a good student that she never missed a...
Family Learns Newly Adopted Cat Has Potentially Fatal Disease, But They Stick with Him
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! On October 1, we found ourselves in a local animal shelter to help look for a friend’s lost cat. As we were leaving, we couldn’t help but notice two adorable 3-month-old kittens that were brothers. The shelter was running a “pumpkin spice” promotion for the month of October, where you could adopt an orange, black, or “spiced” colored kitten for $5. We...
What Colors Can Dogs See?
What colors can dogs see? Although dogs don’t get to enjoy the entire rainbow of colors like humans do, they can see certain colors like yellow and blue, plus shades of gray. So if you were you ever told that dogs can see only in black and white, this isn’t actually true. The colors that humans and dogs see is determined by nerve cells in their eyes called cones. Humans have three cones that discern combinations of red, green and blue. Dogs have only two cones that identify shades of blue and yellow. This two colored, or...
Dug Up at Dogster: June 2022 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
School’s out for summer, and that means more quality time outside with your pup. Even if you don’t have any vacation time to spare, you’re in luck: This month’s dog holidays include Take Your Dog to Work Day and Take Your Pet to Work Week. Check out the rest of the June dog holidays and events in your area. We hope to see you there!Don’t see your dog event on the list? Email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com and we will include your dog event. Monthly June 2022 Holidays Pet preparedness month Foster a pet month Social...
Top basic supplements for dogs and cats
The market is awash in pet supplements, so if you’re having a hard time figuring out what your dog or cat really needs, it’s not surprising. Here’s an overview of the top basic supplements every dog or cat should have. The foundation of any health care program for dogs and cats, regardless of age and breed, is a healthy diet, well-chosen and appropriate supplements, minimal vaccines and medications, and veterinary check-ups. Regular testing can help diagnose disease in its early stages, and allow for any tweaking of diet and...
