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...
Dog Loves His Buddy So Much and He Thinks He’s a Horse
Beau the dog and Knokke the horse are inseparable best buds. They won’t last a day without each other — both are sweet to one another. The black Labrador just follows the horse to spend their day with occasional scratches on the belly and kisses. Taylor Heller is the dog parent of Beau, and she lovingly shared the story of how a horse and a black lab bond every day. “From the very beginning, he wanted to be with Knokke, and he wanted to lick his nose. And he wanted to sniff him,” Taylor shared. Beau has been very...
Therapy Dogs Arrive To Comfort Grieving Community After Texas Elementary School Shooting
On Tuesday, May 24, a mass shooting took place at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which killed 19 children and two teachers. The residents of the small city are consumed by grief. People are saying prayers, holding vigils, and petting therapy dogs brought in to help during this difficult time. Therapy dogs from several organizations arrived to provide much-needed support. They are visiting schools, hospitals, churches, and anywhere else they are needed. Dogs don’t ask questions but instead are there to listen without judgement....
Dogs Running in Their Sleep Might Not Be Caused by Dreams
Dogs look adorable no matter what they do. Even something as simple as sleeping can melt your heart and make you gush over them. Sometimes they would make little gestures during their sleep as if they were dreaming. According to scientists, dogs can dream like humans. A dog’s brain functions similarly to a human’s brain while asleep, and the brain exhibits the same manner and brain wave movements that cause them to dream. Photo: Pixnio/Bicanski Dogs also experience the same sleep stages as humans. They go through SWS or slow-wave...
Staffordshire Terrier Steps In To Mother Tiny Kittens
Dogs are so sweet and kind, not just towards their humans but towards other animals as well. Growing up, I remember watching our family dog always taking in baby birds that fell out of their nests. It was her annual spring/summer ritual and she seemed to really enjoy caring for the fallen baby birds until they were able to return to their nests. Of course, my dog isn’t the only dog to ever care for a little baby animal that wasn’t their own. In fact, we’ve seen so many videos across the internet that show dogs caring for...
Abandoned Feral Kitten Was ‘A Lot to Handle,’ But is Socialized By Family Cat
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 June, my husband went out of town on a trip. Having the house to myself, I decided to take a few days off to catch up around the house. The next morning, I went out back and discovered a cat with a tiny grey tabby kitten sheltering in the partially screened in porch. I gave her food and water over the next few days and otherwise stayed out of her way. She was very protective and...
Shelter Pet Social Fundraising Guide
Jun 01, 2022 Thank you for joining us to save shelter pets this summer! By creating a fundraising page in partnership with Austin Pets Alive!, you will help to save the lives of vulnerable animals. Engaging with your friends, family, and social networks through sharing a Classy and/or Facebook fundraiser is a great way to connect people with a mission you care about, tell them about your shelter pet, why you adopted from, volunteer for, donate to, or support APA!, and why they should help us to save more animal lives. Best of all, it’s...
Dog Hiccups: What Causes Them and How to Stop Them
What are dog hiccups? Dog hiccups happen in the same way that human hiccups do. Little irritations cause small diaphragm spasms, which cause slight movements in the opening between the vocal cords — the glottis. When the glottis closes abruptly, it makes a quick “hic” sound. Hiccups typically happen during inhalation but can happen during exhalation. Why does my dog get hiccups? Scientists don’t know exactly what causes hiccups. Fetal hiccups have been documented and were thought to be a way for fetuses to test out...
Sea Turtles Could Go Extinct By The End Of The Century
Our world’s turtles and tortoises may not survive much longer. Of the 360 known turtle and tortoise species, 187 are classified as threatened by the IUCN Red List criteria. Of these, 127 are endangered or critically endangered, and could go extinct by the end of the century, Mongabay reports. Sea turtles could disappear even earlier. There are currently seven remaining species of sea turtles in our oceans, six of which are classified as threatened or endangered due to human actions and lifestyles. There are currently seven remaining...
