(Picture Credit: Wicki58/Getty Images) Introducing your pet to new people may be exciting and fun. For dogs, however, it can be stressful if they aren’t used to seeing new faces. They may go into “stranger danger” mode and cower behind you or run away. Even worse, they may lash out with aggressive behavior. It’s best
Month: January 2019
A definite chill is in air — temperatures are estimated to be as low as 40 degrees below zero this week in the Midwest. In fact, Chicago and other cities will be colder than parts of Antarctica, Alaska and the North Pole! In these weather extremes, staying warm indoors is a must, and we must make sure we
Survival is a broad spectrum concept that occupies the minds of many. It’s found in our daily worries like matters of politics, finances, personal health, social status, and mental stability. Needless to say, it likely crosses someone’s mind at least once a day. But survival isn’t an exclusive part of the human kingdom. Survival is
A cat mother was found with her three little kittens on the street, trying to keep them safe from the cold. Kelly @kellyfosterkittens This feline family was abandoned and left outside in the cold until they were rescued and brought to a local animal shelter just days before temperatures dropped in Greensboro, North Carolina. They
People like to talk about the funny quirks that cats have, but did you know that cat owners have a lot of quirks too? Yes, it’s true! You are likely doing a few things that are driving your cat absolutely crazy. Are you guilty of any of these? 1. Taking Your Cat For Car Rides
A couple of construction workers in Texas were going about their day when all of a sudden they heard what sounded like a tiny puppy crying. They quickly began searching the construction site for the source of the sound but came up empty — until they realized the sound was coming from above them. There,
Earlier this month, two little stray kittens wandered into an industrial area, where many stray animals frequent. Chatons Orphelins Montréal A few employees were having an office party when they spotted the two ginger kittens outside, looking for food. They tried to approach them, but the kitties quickly retreated back into the shrubs. They gave
Advertisement Humans and cats have a long history together. Even though we’ve been buddies for thousands of years, our feline friends’ behavior often mystifies us. The box sitting. The loafing. The butts in our faces. They’re a puzzle, but one we love trying to solve! Cats are often thought of as aloof and independent –
(Picture Credit: Figure8Photos/Getty Images) Utah is one of the hottest destinations for snow activities during the peak of winter. But in a training school for dogs called the Wasatch Backcountry Rescue International Dog School, even the pooches have fun with their own unique training. The school holds a training program for dogs every other year.
(Image Credit: Getty Images/jarih) For as many of us who own dogs, few of us have actually used a dog whistle before. What are dog whistles, exactly? What do people use them for? Do they whip dogs into a frenzy like in cartoons? A dog whistle, known also as a silent or Galton’s whistle–after inventor
(Picture Credit: JMichi/Getty Images) Winter is usually a sedentary time for you and your dog. With fewer physical activities to try with your pet, winter time can become quite a challenge, exercise-wise. If you happen to have a high-energy dog who loves to pull, plow, and play through and around snow, then skijoring may be
A dog named Endo is one fierce pup — fiercely optimistic, that is. This photo captures Endo at a very rare moment, in that he’s actually sitting still: Martha Tissot van Patot Most of the time he prefers to be jumping. Endo is particularly good at jumping high enough to photobomb an Instagrammable shot. |
There are many species of exotic birds. Many of them have their homes in jungles, and warmer regions like the Amazon rainforests, where the highest quantities of exotic bird species reside. However, there is one exotic bird, a parrot, that lives in the cold and challenging Alpine region of New Zealand. The Kea is its
(Picture Credit: Martin Barraud/Getty Images) Size may actually matter–if you are looking for more intelligent and more coordinated dogs. A new study suggests that the bigger the size of a dog’s brain, the better they are at tasks that involve memory and cognition. The study, headed by Daniel Horschler of the University of Arizona, made use
February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day. It’s a day to encourage kids at school to make friends during lunch. Adults often don’t mind eating lunch alone. We forget how painful it can be for kids to eat lunch all by themselves and, sadly, it happens every single day. Here are ten cats
(Picture Credit: JodiJacobson/Getty Images) If your dog has ever acted out in an aggressive manner, what is the most common explanation? Protecting their territory? Being wary of strangers or a new environment? New research suggests that one reason might be inside your dog’s gut. A study by researchers from the Oregon State University found a
At first, a woman walking home from work in London passed right by several cardboard boxes — but then she heard something that made her stop in her tracks. Little cries were coming from the boxes, which were sealed shut with heavy tape. “She walked past the alley and then went back,” Celia Hammond Animal
A tiny kitten with a double nose was brought in to a local rescue in New York, after she was found wobbling outside alone. @harley_tank_quinn The little stray was under one pound, less than half the weight she should be. Her teeth were completely grown in, indicating that she was much older than she looked.
A resident from the Chicago Suburbs found a box left on her porch. When she opened it, she discovered a tiny kitten abandoned inside. Elise Hall @porg_the_glass_kitten She rushed the kitten to her vet as he needed immediate medical attention. They found a large wound on his neck, and he was taken to the ER
A tiny kitten ended up in the middle of the road in Norman, Oklahoma. No one stopped for him until a woman came to his rescue. Rachael @thechronicfoster Rachael, a foster volunteer of Bella SPCA, was driving down a busy street with her boyfriend when they spotted a tiny ball of fur in the middle
A TNR (trap-neuter-return) rescuer found a tiny kitten wandering around in a cat colony in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nikki Martinez @myfosterkittens Hearts Alive Village Las Vegas took in the 3-week-old tortoiseshell after she was rescued through a TNR project. The outdoors is no place to live for such a tiny kitten. Upon arrival, the sweet
Kristen Polletta was driving to work in Providence, Rhode Island, one morning last fall when she saw something that made her heart instantly sink. A little mound of shaggy black fur was lying on the side of the busy road — and it was wearing a pink collar. Saddened by the sight, Polletta reached out
Courtney Thomsen was scrolling through Facebook one day when she spotted a unique post amidst the usual vacation photos and updates from friends and family. A fluffy white face with pleading eyes stared out from her screen. Thomsen’s heart skipped a beat. “My friend Konnie had shared a post from The Humane Society of Southeast Texas,”
A pregnant stray cat walked up to a couple, hoping to find a safe place for her kittens. Chatons Orphelins Montréal The friendly stray was spotted in a neighborhood in Montreal Canada. She was pregnant and searching for a place to have her babies. That’s when she found the couple – they couldn’t leave her
At only 2 months old, Charlie the puppy went from having a family to suddenly having no one. Kristina Helfer was volunteering at the Liberty Humane Society in 2015 when she first met little Charlie, who had just been dropped off and surrendered to the shelter by his owner. Seeing how sweet and desperate for
(Picture Credit: Elizabethsalleebauer/Getty Images) Almost every dog seems to have a matching personality type in people’s heads. We think of Golden Retrievers as friendly. Shih Tzus are regal and aloof. Chihuahuas appear to be very nervous. Collies are affectionate. Some stereotypes are cute, while others are harmful. Most of us know at least one dog
A tiny kitten was found abandoned in a park. She was brought to a veterinary clinic where they discovered she needed a life-saving operation. Celia Hammond Animal Trust The 6-week-old kitten named Rebecca came to Celia Hammond Animal Trust – Canning Town Vet Clinic in London (England) after she was found all alone in Beckton
What do birds look for in a mate? For female budgies, problem-solving ability appears to make males more attractive. From a revolutionary stand point, it might serve birds well to opt for partners that show good foraging prowess. See the tricky wa[https://www.forbes.com/sites/grrlscientist/2019/01/10/problem-solving-budgies-make-more-attractive-mates/#4c085b836407]y researchers got female budgies to ditch their preferred mates to those trained to
For birds and humans alike, bathing is one of the essential elements of day-to-day living. And like us, some birds like it, and some tolerate it—some even hate it. If you peruse YouTube, you’ll find more than a few videos of owners and their exotic birds bathing in a variety of ways. Some take showers;
(Photo Credit: Shutterstock) Mobile veterinarians, which have recently been popping up in cities around the country, can help your cat get their annual wellness exam, as well as other treatments, without the stress of traveling. Mobile veterinarians will travel to your home and have the ability to perform all routine services such as blood tests,