The Fight For Big Cat Protections Still Awaiting Senate Vote
The desire to have a tiger as a house pet is understandable, but for most people, it’s a daydream, as it should be. The reality is that big cats are wild animals, and no matter what age you bond with them, no matter how affectionate they might be, they cannot survive as a pet. At best, keeping a tiger as a pet is a safety hazard to both the animal and humans alike, OneGreen Planet reports. Big cats do not make good house pets. Despite the obvious difficulties of trying to feed and house a tiger or lion, the majority of...
Neighbors Rescue Cat Abandoned By Her Owners in Locked, Dirty Apartment
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! My mother and I live in an apartment complex. One summer a few years ago, our obnoxious, noisy neighbors suddenly moved out. A few days after they left, we were enjoying the blessed silence but kept hearing a strange noise. We couldn’t pinpoint what it was, so we went looking. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY Around the back of the building, my mother saw a small grey kitty sitting in the...
Meet The Shelter Pups Flying To Safety On Our “Love At First Flight” Flight To Freedom
This Valentine’s Day, love is (literally) in the air. On February 14, 2022, we’ll be celebrating Valentines’ Day by flying 50 shelter puppies and dogs to loving homes on our “Love at First Flight” Flight to Freedom. Every shelter pet on our Valentine’s Day flight was rescued from Louisiana, where shelter overcrowding leaves shelter pets at risk of euthanasia. Thaddeus is one of 50 shelter pets flying on our Valentine’s Day “Love at First Flight” Flight to Freedom. Photo: Greater Good...
3 reasons to document your pet’s health history
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...
Firefighters Rescue Deer Found Tangled in Soccer Net
Firefighters are known for saving the lives of humans, and sometimes pets as well, but firefighters at the Savannah Fire Department, Station 7, have recently been recognized for rescuing a deer—a creature that’s perhaps a bit outside their wheelhouse. The deer was located at the Soccer Complex in Savannah, Georgia. By the time these first responders got to the small buck, he was “extremely exhausted” to the point where he could hardly hold his own head up. He had the cords of a soccer net wrapped tightly around his...
Cat Rescue Offers Perfect Way To Get Revenge On Ex And Help Cats For Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day can be a tough for people who recently had their hearts broken by their special someone. However, this year there is a way for those people to celebrate by getting revenge on an ex and doing some good at the same time. A feral cat rescue in Los Angeles, Kitty Bungalow, came up with a purr-fect idea to help raise money for felines and help people get even with an ex. For all those people who have been treated like crap by an ex, this is a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. For a $25 donation the rescue will...
What to Know Before Buying a DNA Test for Your Mixed Breed Dog
Dog DNA tests have risen in popularity over the last decade as they move from veterinary clinics to direct-to-consumer models. But what exactly can you expect if you order a kit for your own pup? To find the answers to your most asked dog DNA test questions, read on for Freshpet’s answers! What is a dog DNA test and how do they work? Before we get into what dog DNA tests are, we should start with a quick biology lesson. Deoxyribonucleic acid, also known as DNA, carries the ‘blueprint’ for every living organism, and genes are...
How massage benefits senior dogs and cats
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...
McIntosh ProLine – turning a love of animals into a quality product
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 Gotta Live Forever, ‘Kay?’ Pet Owner Writes Eulogy for Beloved Dog
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! Dear Jessie, When I first adopted you, I whispered to you, “You gotta live forever, ‘kay?” Over the years when I would imagine life without you, I would say again to you, “You gotta live forever, ‘kay?” DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY My body still wants to take you for a walk. Your leash still hangs by the door waiting for the words, “Wanna go...
Sled Dogs Are Exempt From Animal Cruelty Laws In Alaska
Every year since 1973, during Alaska’s 1,000-mile Iditarod race in early March, hundreds of dogs are forced into a state-sanctioned nightmare. The Iditarod has long been controversial for its treatment of sled dogs. They’re whipped and driven to run more than 100 miles a day, often in darkness, through heavy wind and extreme, subzero cold. Sled dogs are forced to run in sub-zero temperatures during the Iditarod race. And while the power to keep those dogs safe lies with the State of Alaska, exemptions are actually in place...
Donations From Kind Strangers Help Homeless Man And His Dog Stay Together
Homelessness is a growing problem across the United States, especially in an era of covid, rising rents, and inflation. And while there are shelters for homeless people, many places often don’t accept pets, forcing many homeless pet owners–including a disproportionate number of veterans–to either sleep in the streets or part with their fur babies. Naturally, homeless pet owners often choose the second scenario, and it’s not hard to see why. Not only are pets a non-negotiable part of the family, but they’re often...
Budweiser’s 2022 Super Bowl Ad Will Tug At Your Heartstrings With Story Of Recovering Clydesdale And Its Faithful Dog Friend
Let’s be honest, the only reason most of us watch the Super Bowl is for the ads. Budweiser commercials have been a longtime favorite of animal lovers which often feature their iconic Clydesdales and adorable dogs. After taking a year off from Super Bowl ads, Budweiser just released their 2022 ad that is sure to bring a tear to your eye. Under the direction of Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao, the minute-long commercial manages to portray the struggle America has had over the past few years and spreads a message of hope....
Please take this marketing and adoption counseling survey!
We can’t thank you enough for your support and participation in the handful of surveys we’ve sent out this winter to learn more about keeping people and pets together. We have just one more and it’s about marketing and adoption counseling. Maddie’s Fund® is interested in learning more about the methods being used by shelters and rescue organizations to convey information about pets who are available for adoption to the public and to individual potential adopters. We’re hoping the person who manages...
Big Saint Bernard Rescued After Being Abandoned on the Streets, Becomes Office Pet
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! Freddy, what can I say about him? All I can say is that he was the most soft-hearted, cuddly Saint Bernard I have ever met. People normally react with astonishment when they hear the word “Saint Bernard.” They relate it immediately to a fierce, aggressive stay away from pet, but that is a misconception. DOG. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / KNELSON20 I first met Freddy when I was working...
One kitty, Two Legs & a Whole Lotta Love
Feb 02, 2022 Each one of those lives is special but sometimes a little furry friend climbs into our hearts. One of those feline friends is named Jersey Bagel. When we first met Jersey Bagel it quickly became clear that her back two paws were in serious need of medical care. Jersey Bagel’s paws were terribly infected and the pain quickly became overwhelming for her fragile body. Our vets knew we needed to act quickly. APA! lept into action and after a double amputation, Jersey Bagel wasn’t doing well in the shelter. She stopped...
Introducing Freshpet’s “Friends for Life” Commercial
At Freshpet, we believe that dogs help us live longer and that we can return the favor by feeding them fresh food that helps them live their happiest, healthiest, most tail-wagging lives. Dogs are part of the family, which is why they should be fed the very best; a meal filled with fresh, wholesome meats and veggies, and free from preservatives and fillers. We created our new TV commercial, “Friend’s for Life”, to portray this idea. Set to Sonny and Cher’s “I Got You, Babe”, it depicts older pets and their...
Dug Up at Dogster: February 2022 Dog Events and Holidays
Get out of the cold and into these fun and furry dog events and holidays for February 2022. Don’t see your dog event on the list? Email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com and we will include your dog event. February Dog Holidays Pet Dental Health Month Responsible Pet Owners Month Dog Training Education Month February 3, 2022: National Golden Retriever Day February 6-12, 2022: Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week; dogsdeservebetter.org February 14, 2022: Have a Furry Valentine’s Day February 14, 2022: Pet Theft Awareness Day February 20,...
9 Interesting Facts About Groundhogs
Groundhogs have their day in the spotlight every year on February 2nd, Groundhog Day, but they have more to offer than an insight into the upcoming weather. The stout creatures are also known for their impressive homes, nicknames, and other fascinating skills. They are found only in North America and can weigh up to 13 pounds. We are all familiar with a famous groundhog named “Phil” who makes a debut in February, but did you know that groundhogs are agile climbers and related to squirrels? Photo: Pixabay/u_macapg Check out 9...
Is Your Dog Fat?
Ever had the feeling that whatever you say next is only going to make things worse? This was one of those times. “So you’re saying my precious little Luna is FAT? How dare you call her OBESE! Dr. Ward, I’m so surprised at you!” For the record, I hadn’t uttered the word “fat,” “obese” or much of anything. I had wordlessly pointed to a body condition chart — well, all the way to the far edge of the chart, to indicate that Luna’s current body shape corresponded to...
