Cat Went from Hopping Around in Parking Lot to Hogging Every Chair in the Office, Living the Good Life
A cat went from hopping around in a parking lot to hogging every chair in the office, living the good life. Brock the catRocky Mountain Feline Rescue A gray tabby cat was found hopping around on three legs in the parking lot of an apartment complex. One of his paws was so swollen that he couldn’t put weight on it. A Good Samaritan, who helps local strays whenever they can, decided to rescue him and
Arson Dogs
Super Sniffers—there’s a new pooch at the firehouse. If you were to make a Molotov cocktail, you’d have to wash your hands at least 17 times before a dog would be unable to detect traces of petroleum on your skin. Until fairly recently, this information probably was not much of a concern to would-be flame-throwers.But these days, arsonists of every stripe should beware. While most fire departments have phased out the Dalmatian, fire investigative units
Family Notices Cat Outside Their Home During Snow Storm and Spends All Night Trying to Save Him
A family noticed a cat outside their home during a snow storm and spent all night trying to save him. MyrlinCOMRescueMontreal John and Arianne saw a long-haired gray cat wandering around their neighborhood a few times. He didn’t have a home and was elusive and wary. They had a snow storm the other night, which covered their balcony in a blanket of white. While they were out getting a few things, they were surprised to
The “D” Word: Dominance
We talk about dominance, but do we really understand it? If a dog has behavior issues such as a tendency to mount other dogs, any form of aggression, an overly pushy play style or poor response to training, some people are sure to claim that “dominance” is the culprit. But are they right? Tags: research science The Bark
Feral Kittens Appear Outside a Cat Sanctuary, Not Knowing Their Lives are About to Change
Two feral kittens appeared outside a cat sanctuary, not knowing that their lives were about to change. Sour Patch and HariboAsa Staff at a cat sanctuary took in a feral cat that showed up at their door, begging to get in. Once the cat was safe and settled, they noticed two kittens outside looking for their mom. They reunited them to allow the kittens to nurse until they were weaned. The feral cat was then
Ten Tips for Winterizing Your Pets
Oh, the weather outside is frightful! Winter weather is rapidly approaching and you’ve likely begun layering your clothing and weatherproofing your car. When organizing for winter, don’t forget to think about your pets. They too are deserving of special treatment this time of year. Here are ten tips for keeping your pets cozy, comfortable, and healthy this winter: 1. Just as arthritis can be more problematic for us when the temperature drops, so too does
Cat Found in Neighborhood One Week Before Valentine’s Day, Now Looks Like a Different Cat a Year Later
A cat was found in a neighborhood about a week before Valentine’s Day. Now, she looks like a different cat a year later. OhanaAndreaChristian About a week before Valentine’s Day last year, Merinda, an animal rescuer, found a cat in rough shape sitting on a porch in a neighborhood. The cat had a lame leg, was covered with scabies, and desperately needed help. Merinda brought the cat to Andrea Christian, a volunteer for St Francis
Oxygen Therapy for Dogs–Healing with Oxygen
Take a Deep Breath Somewhere in northern California, a tiny dog is still prancing around on four paws thanks to hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Unbeknownst to the dog’s owner, a piece of string had become wrapped around his paw, hidden in the dog’s dense fur. As circulation in the paw slowed down, skin and tissue began to slough off. By the time the owner realized what was happening, the paw was in such bad shape