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

Cat Wandered to a House, Before Homeowners Could Get Her Help They Found Five Kittens on Their Porch

A cat wandered to a house, and before homeowners could get her help, they found five kittens on their porch. Macarena and her kittensCoastalBendCatRescue Right before Thanksgiving, a gray cat showed up outside a house looking for help. The homeowners noticed she was heavily pregnant and made a makeshift shelter with a box and blankets to keep her warm and comfortable. They were about to head out on vacation but couldn’t leave the cat without

Spay/Neuter Alternatives

Weighing the Options of Sterilization For the vast majority of American dog owners, the question is a no-brainer: unless you breed dogs or participate in dog shows—or don’t mind being persona non grata at the dog park—you have your dog “fixed.” About 80 percent of U.S. dogs have been altered—relieved of their sex hormone-producing organs, a.k.a. gonads (testicles for males, ovaries for females), through a surgical procedure known as a gonadectomy (castration for the boys,

Cat Spotted High Up on a Building, Suddenly Comes Out of Her Shell When She Realizes Life is About to Change

A cat was spotted high up on a building. She suddenly came out of her shell when she realized life was about to change. Fox the catCliff and Julius Little Wanderers NYC, an animal rescue, received a plea for help at the beginning of the year about a cat found on the corner of a building. The orange tabby was caught in a wheelchair forklift and injured her paws when she tried to free herself.