Two Unrelated Ginger Cats Get Adopted Together, Become Best Feline Friends
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. Submissions were accepted through December 5th. Voting will run from December 6th through December 31st. Three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the stories here! It was May 2014 and our family was poorer for having lost 18-year-old Howard just a month earlier and 16-year-old Kipling the previous year. It was far too soon to adopt another cat. However, my friend Susan was volunteering for a shelter...
Stray Baby Slept In Alleyway On Dirty Mat When Mama Rejected His Infection
In a poverty-stricken town, stray animals already cause enough trouble for the residents. It is common to see them everywhere. People are so poor they cannot afford food, but they still try to help these innocent animals. One stray puppy was in distress. The people called for help and provided him with medical attention. Source: Animal Aid Unlimited Animal Aid arrived to find a puppy lying in an alleyway. His face was swollen and caked with blood. What had happened to this poor pooch? Amazingly, despite the pain, the puppy wagged his...
Watching Their Manners: How to Get Your Dog to Stop Begging
Does this scene sound familiar? You sit down at the table to eat and suddenly you sense that you’re being watched. You look down and your dog is right there, staring at you with those puppy dog eyes they know are so hard for you to resist. You do your best to ignore them, but when the whining and barking begin, you relent and give them what they’re looking for: a little snack from the table. If this is a regular occurrence in your home, you’ll be happy to know that you’re not alone – many pet parents struggle...
Canine Breeders Deny Puppies The Playtime They Need For Proper Development
The importance of outdoor play time for dogs cannot be overstated, but it’s sadly ignored by a large amount of breeders in the United States. Dogs need exercise every day, during their formative years and beyond, if they are to grow and thrive. It’s physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy for them, Pet Place maintains, and can involve as little as 15 minutes of strenuous activity a day. There are different developmental stages of a puppy’s life that can make the difference between a happy, healthy and well-socialized...
$10,000 Reward Being Offered To Find Monster Who Set Dog On Fire In Georgia
DeKalb County Police Department received a distressing call on December 5 about a Labradoodle engulfed in flames and running down the road. Witnesses put out the fire and the dog was rushed to a veterinary clinic in critical condition. He survived and was named Will for his strong will to live. He has undergone multiple debridement procedures and still has a long road of recovery ahead, but he is expected to survive. 12-14-21 Will update. Will had a tough day today so he got some extra love to help him through. Unfortunately, it’s...
Dietary sugars, microbial acids and dental/gut disease – a deeper dive.
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...
You Want to Help Keep People and Pets Together. But How to Get Started?
People kept approaching Corena Huffman about giving up their pets. They couldn’t afford to feed them. They weren’t able to get them to the vet. People thought turning over the cats and dogs they loved to the Highland County Humane Society—the nonprofit, foster-based organization in rural Virginia, for which Corena volunteers as executive director (the organization has no paid staff)—was their only choice, if the pets were to stay healthy and well. Corena thought there might be a better way: giving out pet food,...
Does your animal shelter have a behavior program? Tell us!
You may remember us mentioning we have a few surveys coming your way this winter. Here’s a NEW one about shelter behavior practices. Supporting and making outcome decisions for dogs with behavioral concerns is a challenge for many shelters, so we’re looking to do an assessment of current shelter behavior practices. This survey primarily focuses on dogs, because you’ve told us that you struggle more with dog than cat behavior. If you’re a government or private animal shelter with a physical building, please...
Beloved Marathon Cheer Dog, Spencer, Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer
Spencer is a 12-year-old therapy dog with the most adorable hobby. The senior golden retriever loves cheering on runners at the Boston Marathon, which Spencer attends every year, rain or shine. In October 2021, Spencer even attended the race right after recovering from cancer surgery. Photo: YouTube/CBS Boston But while Spencer looked like his old self greeting runners from his usual spot between miles 2 and 3, it appears the dog’s cheerleading days are sadly numbered. According to Spencer’s owner, Rich Powers, the dog’s...
Blind Senior Dog Dumped at Shelter Finds Happiness in His Golden Years
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. Submissions were accepted through December 5th. Voting will run from December 6th through December 31st. Three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the stories here! When I was volunteering at Friends of Linden, 10-year-old Prince was dumped by his “owners.” He was a little white poodle, terribly matted, and blind from cataracts. The people who dumped him actually told the shelter they...
Kentucky Woman Searching For Missing Cat After Tornadoes Rip Through Town
When tornados flattened the town of Mayfield, Kentucky, Joyce Guthrie was lucky to escape with her life. But Joyce’s two cats, Po and Zeus, weren’t as fortunate. When the Kentucky woman returned home, she found her house had been destroyed. Even worse, her beloved pets were missing. “I’ve had them four years and they’re very precious to me,” Joyce told WSIL News 3, a local news station. Photo: YouTube/WSIL News 3 Thankfully–after 3 days of searching–Joyce finally found her orange tabby, Po,...
Service Dog Gives Army Veteran Suffering From PTSD & Depression A Will To Live
After serving in the military for a long period of time, many servicemen have a hard time adjusting back to civilian life. Becca Stephens was no exception. She served in the U.S. Army for four years, including a stressful tour in Iraq. When it was time to finally come home, she struggled with PTSD and depression. Photo: YouTube/Good Morning America She began seeing a doctor because she was having nightmares and she noticed a lot of things that had changed within her. That’s when the doctor diagnosed her with PTSD. Her crippling emotions...
Colorado Dog Missing For Two Weeks Found Alive On Cliff
One of the greatest fears of any pet owner is to have their pet go missing. But this story has a happy ending thanks to brave rescuers and a microchip. A Colorado family searched every day for their beloved dog who went missing two weeks ago. They refused to give up hope and were overjoyed when they received a call from the Humane Society of The Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) saying they had found Jessie Lee. Posted by Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region on Monday, December 13, 2021 The adorable pup had survived on her own in the...
Family In South Africa Finds Most Venomous Snake In Their Christmas Tree
Rob and Marcela Wild, along with their children, were putting the final touches on their Christmas tree in their home in Cape Town, South Africa, when an uninvited guest appeared. Their two cats alerted the family that something was amiss. Marcela moved an ornament expecting to maybe find a mouse but screamed when she saw a snake starring back at her. A female boomslang, the most venomous snake in the country, slithered around the branches of their fake Christmas tree as the family called a professional snake remover, Gerrie Heyns....
Pet Rescue Music Radio
Phillip Mlynar Phillip Mlynar spends his days writing about cats, hip-hop and food, often while being pestered by his rescue, a mackerel tabby named Mimosa. His work appears in Vice, Pitchfork, Red Bull, Bandcamp, VinePair and Catster. He’s won various awards at the Cat Writers’ Association Communication Contests, some of which are proudly on display at his local dive bar in New York City. Source:...
Gary the Cat
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...
Mabel The Dog Helps Owner Clear The Garden
It is always enjoyable to go out and do some work in the garden. Undoubtedly, that is how Andrew Cotter felt when he was out clearing up some leaves and old apples that fell from a tree. Although it is sometimes nice to be outside and reflect in peace and quiet, there are also times when we want someone beside us to help with the chore. For Andrew, that someone came in the form of a yellow Labrador retriever named Mabel. Photo: Pixabay/Sonja Kalee If you’ve ever had a Labrador before, you realize that they are always willing and ready...
Owner Spends Hours Setting Up Play Pen And Puppy Escapes In Seconds
Being a pet parent to a puppy can be pretty exhausting. They’re definitely a lot more work than a kitten that is for sure. I, personally, prefer kittens because the potty training is super easy – takes less than five minutes – and once that is over, it’s pretty smooth sailing and hours of fun. But not necessarily with a puppy. A puppy practically needs constant supervision to make sure they’re not chewing on things they shouldn’t be, or going to the bathroom indoors. As a result, a lot of pet parents might...
Cat Wears Tiny Camera On Collar So We Can See The World Through Its Eyes
Have you ever let your cat outside only to wonder what they get up to? I remember having an outdoor cat when I was growing up. The little rascal had a habit of always coming home with a smug look on his face. It often made me wonder what he’d gotten up to in the eight hours that he spent outside wandering the neighborhood. We know that he sometimes got into fights with other cats – we’d often hear them – but those were pretty rare instances. Everything else that he did was a complete mystery. Photo: Pexels/cottonbro Of...
This Puppy With Rickets Made The Most Amazing Transformation
When Ricky the puppy started showing signs of a serious sickness, his owner knew he would need some help to take care of his beloved dog. Unfortunately, he was unable to afford the vet bills. His dog had rickets and would need treatment and a special nutrition plan. Fortunately, he knew the right people to call for help. PHOTO: YOUTUBE / SIDEWALK SPECIALS Photo: Pixabay/N01Z The team behind the rescue, Sidewalk Specials, makes it their mission to “rescue dogs from abusive situations and off euthanasia lists,” even without a...
