Making Dog Pee & Poop Green
I’m betting that many of you don’t spend a lot of time analyzing the environmental impact of your dog’s poop deposits during a walk. You pull out a plastic bag, scoop up the stinky deposit and plop it in the nearest trash can. You feel good that you didn’t leave your dog’s doo-doo on a neighbor’s yard or on the edge of a hiking trail. But did you know that dog poop and pee are causing major threats to our ecosystem? Fortunately, there is a growing movement aimed at changing how we dispose of these canine...
Family Reunited With Missing Cat After She Interrupts Soccer Game On Live TV
When Alison Jubb lost her beloved cat Topsey in mid-2021, she worked tirelessly to find her. She put out calls on social media, put up posters, and held out hope. But time passed slowly, and Topsey didn’t show up. It was as if she’d simply disappeared. Then, one day, Topsey reappeared — on live television! Cat on the pitch 😺 There was a feline pitch invader in the 94th minute on Sheffield Wednesday vs Wigan last night 😊pic.twitter.com/DgJCVOAKuH — Sky Sports (@SkySports) February 9, 2022 “My...
Watch This Dog Reunite With Her Owner After One Week In Montana Winter Alone
It was the week before Christmas, and rancher Roger Jacobs of Shepherd, Montana was looking forward to a cozy holiday with his family, including his seven-year-old hunting dog, Salty. But when he accidentally left the gate to his property ajar, it didn’t take long for Salty to plunge into the freezing Montana countryside and disappear. Jacobs blew his whistle and called for her, but when she didn’t come back, he feared for the worst. Photo: Pixabay/SabrinaSchleifer Temperatures that night were well below zero, but Jacobs and his...
Study Finds More Than 80% Of Americans Fell In Love “At First Sight” With Their Dog
When my fiancée and I stopped by the shelter to pick up our first pup together, we waited anxiously in the lobby while our dog was brought to see us. We were wary about finding a good fit, but all of those concerns melted away the second we saw our dog and held him. Turns out, we aren’t alone. 82% of Americans describe the moment they chose their dog as “love at first sight,” according to a new poll. Photo: Pixabay/lokalsportessen The poll of 400 adults, commissioned by luxury dog grooming product company Rowan, had a...
Cat’s Custom Aquarium Lets Him See The Fish Face To Face
For one family’s curious cat, the aquarium and beautiful fish within that sat in a well-lit corner of the house was just too entrancing to ignore. The cat, named Jasper, would sit for hours and watch the fish float by — but he wanted more! Inspired by other cat-friendly furniture that they had seen online, the family decided to give him something much better than a front-row seat. PHOTO: MAXPIXEL Designed and built by Cincinnati-based aquarium supply store Aquatics and Exotics, the custom aquarium has a small square indentation at...
Rescuers Help Stray Mama And Her Puppies Get Off The Streets For Good
For anyone who has ever rescued a stray dog, you know it’s not always easy. Some stray dogs just don’t feel comfortable coming towards you. While you’re just there to help, you can totally understand their hesitation. Stray dogs often face cruelty and violence from other humans who might leave them scared and wary of trusting people. It’s not easy being a stray dog – especially being a stray dog who has puppies. Lexus was a stray dog who gave the Hope for Paws rescue a slightly tough time catching her. Photo:...
No One Wanted This ‘Grumpy Old Man’ Dog But Now He Has The Best Family
Humans aren’t the only ones who go through the aging process. Our pets also go through a whole aging process as well. Many times, our pets can even become “grumpy” in their old age. We had a cat that turned into a veritable grandpa with his attitude when he went past the age of thirteen. While older pets are precious in their own right, they are often overlooked at animal shelters. It’s sad but true. Many times, older animals aren’t adopted because people tend to gravitate towards the younger, more playful...
‘Giant Cats’ Help Save A Restaurant And Find Their Forever Homes At The Same Time
There is nothing quite like having a little kitten sitting on your lap, comfortably purring away. It is comforting, and one of the beautiful things in life that we all appreciate. The same thing couldn’t quite be said for giant cats that have the power to tear down buildings and destroy bridges. Of course, we realize that is something out of fantasy, but in Osaka, a restaurant recently employed some “giant cats” to save their business when the pandemic hit. Naoki Teraoka owns a restaurant in Osaka that uses miniature...
Listen To The Adorable Argument Between A Dog And A Little Baby
If you have a dog in your life, you already realize that we do some pretty funny things with them around. Each dog has its own personality and if we had our way, they would have their own voice as well. In fact, it’s not out of the ordinary to make up a fake voice for our beloved dogs and to speak for them, almost as if we were holding a conversation. We might even find that we are doing that with a human baby in the family as well. We just crave conversation! Even though dogs can’t communicate with us in the same way as other...
Dog Waits for Forever Home for Three Years, So Foster Family Decides to Officially Adopt 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! I’ve been fostering for our local shelter for several years and have had many dogs. (198 so far) One of my very favorites was Christmas, a chocolate lab/pittie mix. He was dumped at our shelter on Christmas Day 2009, hairless, scabbed, and itching. I started fostering him, got him meds for the skin issues, and fell in love with his sweet personality. He was about 4-years-old then....
February 27 Is International Polar Bear Day. Here Are 3 Ways To Help Save Them From Extinction
Sunday, February 27, is International Polar Bear Day, but we may not get to celebrate these majestic bears for much longer. Polar bears may weigh over 1,000 pounds and stand 10 feet tall, but they’re no match for climate change, which is edging these ice-dwelling bears out of their natural habitat and hunting/breeding ground. Photo: Pixabay Polar bears have already become the “poster child of climate change,” said one University of Toronto professor, Dr. Peter Molnar, of the grave danger presented by disappearing polar ice...
Interview with Belgian Malinois Lulu from Channing Tatum’s DOG movie
OK, well that’s her name in DOG, the film where she stars with Channing Tatum, who also co-directs along with Reid Carolyn. It’s a road buddy movie that also deals with the trauma war causes on our soldiers — both humans and dogs. The movie DOG, starring Belgian Malinois Britta — and, oh yes, Channing Tatum — is in theaters starting February 16th. Two former Army Rangers take a road trip to a fellow soldier’s funeral— Briggs, played by Channing Tatum — and Lulu played by several dogs with...
Dog Gone Dog Treats Recalled Due To Salmonella
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) issued a statement advising all pet owners who have Dog Gone Dog Treats to throw them out. Two adults in their 70’s and a child became sick from salmonella after handling the dog treats. “One open bag from a customer and several unopened bags purchased last week all tested positive for Salmonella at the State Public Health Laboratory,” states DPH. The recalled treats were made in Georgetown and sold locally. All pet and feed stores have removed the product from their...
Chicken Fostering Isn’t Just a Good Idea It’s Clucking Great
Jaime Blados with one of her foster chickens. Just before Christmas, Jaime Blados got an email that caught her attention. It asked if anyone could foster some chickens, who had come into Geauga Humane Society’s Rescue Village in Novelty, Ohio. Jaime is a regular foster for the organization. She mostly takes in dogs. One time she fostered a pig. But chickens? “I was like, ‘Yeah, we’ll give it a shot,’” Jaime says. “I’m always willing to try.” Some shelters have seen viral fame thanks to...
Two New Breeds for 2022
The American Kennel Club (AKC) welcomed two new breeds on January 1, 2022. The elegant little Russian Toy Dog joined the Toy Group while the versatile Mudi now graces the Herding Group. The Russian Toy is lively and long legged, with fine bone and lean muscle. Males and females stand 8 to 11 inches at the shoulder and weigh up to 61/2 pounds. There are two coat varieties: The smooth has short, close-lying hair, while the long-coated dogs are covered with moderately long (1 to 3 inches) straight or slightly wavy hair. Colors are black and tan,...
Natural remedies for your dog or cat’s gut problems
From diarrhea to appetite loss, gut problems are common in dogs and cats. Here are some natural remedies that ease symptoms and help heal the digestive tract. Gastrointestinal upset, chronic reflux or diarrhea, bloody stools, and inflammatory bowel disease. These are some of the most common gut health problems seen in veterinary offices and on social media sites for dog and cat care. Unfortunately, many animals suffer for months or years with chronic problems while their caregivers become more and more frustrated with the lack of solutions....
Nearly Half of U.S. Bald and Golden Eagles Show Signs of Repeated Lead Exposure
Bald eagles have been a conservation success story, with a population more than quadrupling over the past ten years. However, lead poisoning continues to be an issue for the iconic birds, with one study showing their recovery in the Northeast would be even higher if not for lead. Now, a new multi-agency study shows the problem is even more widespread. Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Conservation Science Global, Inc. examined the amount of lead exposure in bald and golden eagles between 2010...
Dog Survives Abandonment, Floods, and Civil War to Find Safe New Home
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! Molly’s life began as a guard dog in an east African capital. We do not know much about her first “family,” but we do know that when they were moving back to their homeland, they threw Molly out on the street. From that day onward, she faithfully sat in front of the house that used to be hers, but no one came for her. Street life was hard for Molly, as she was too sweet...
Does your cat or dog have Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
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10 Random Acts of Kindness You Can Do For Animals
February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day, which encourages people to show kindness to others. As Joaquin Phoenix said, “It takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal.” Actually, showing kindness to others will make you feel better and do good at the same time. It’s a win-win. Animals make us smile with their zest for life, crazy antics, and beauty. They give so much and ask so little in return, so let’s show kindness today (Random Acts of Kindness Day) and every day to animals. Check out some easy ways...
