A phone call about a mama dog and her pups dying in a remote field came to the Dog Rescue Shelter of Mladenovac, Serbia. When the employee arrived, he realized that finding the pups would be difficult because the field was just too big. But then he spotted an abandoned warehouse, and his instincts urged
Annie Butler Shirreffs Annie Butler Shirreffs has worked in the pet industry for more than 20 years and is currently the executive editor of Catster magazine and contributing editor on Dogster magazine. A cat lover since she was a little girl, she has always had feline friends in her life. She and her husband share
Pica in dogs is when your dog eats abnormal things, as in stuff that isn’t food. Pica is a compulsive behavior in people, and it may be in dogs, too, but science hasn’t proven that. For true pica, your dog must eat the item, not just chew it (poop eating is a separate issue). Pica
With Easter upon us, many families will be spending the bank holidays together and, as pet lovers, we want our four-legged friends to join in too. But there is also likely to be a hidden danger brought into our homes – chocolate. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains: “Chocolate can come in different forms, whether
Last Updated on: April 5, 2023 by Crystal Uys The British Shorthair cat is one of the most popular and adorable cat breeds in the world, but they’re so much more than that. These cats have tons of interesting facts to learn, and I’ve tracked down and highlighted ten of my favorites for you here.
Two kittens were found in a warehouse together. One of them needed help to walk, and the other never left his side. Jerry and BenBabyKittenRescue A Good Samaritan found a pair of kittens in a warehouse, all by themselves. She noticed that one of them had twisted hind legs and reached out to local rescues
iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Dog parents frequently ask, “What are the best dehydrated dog foods for Dachshunds?” Unfortunately, due to marketing tactics, conflicting advice, and thousands of brands to choose from, coming to a conclusion can
Vitamin E is good for dogs, but information about vitamin E dosages may make your head spin. Suggested dosages of vitamin E for dogs appear to be all over the place. To make matters worse, dosages may be listed in International Units (IUs) or milligrams (mgs). Piling on to the confusion is that there are
An orange cat with extra toes wandered onto someone’s porch. He kept hanging around until he got what he wanted. Ernie the catLittle Wanderers NYC An orange cat showed up on a resident’s porch on Staten Island, NY, peering into their house through the glass. The resident offered him some food and noticed that he
Hi everyone, Welcome to our regular feature of cat puzzles! You can print the below Picture and see if you are able to find all the feline-friendly words in the grid! I hope you’ll have loads of fun with this one. Looking for the answers? Never fear you can find them here! But don’t spoil
Boomer and Bella are two perfectly precious Golden Retrievers who’ve amassed more than thirty thousand fans between their YouTube channel and Instagram page. And it’s no wonder why followers love them. They’re just happy dogs who love to smile! This sweet pair has been together since their parents brought eight-week-old baby Bella home to her
Last Updated on: April 3, 2023 by Crystal Uys Cats love to climb, and it’s deeply rooted in their feline DNA. In my experience, cats will climb just about anything to enjoy a bit of vertical fun. For whatever reason, curtains seem to attract feline attention regularly. Some cats limit themselves to using thick curtains
Cockatiels are great fliers, even with a recent wing-feather trim. A sudden freight, gust of wind, or just being in the wrong place, wrong time—like out of the cage when the front door is opened, or a window is left ajar—can instantly turn a normal day into a frantic one as you search for your
A cat has her heart set on a place of her own after ensuring that her kittens have a bright future. Murphys Law Animal Rescue Lainey the cat lived in a hoarding situation before being rescued by the kind folks of Murphy’s Law Animal Rescue (in Greensboro, NC). She arrived with her four kittens and
Does your dog have a tender, raised, round, red nodule between his toes that’s obviously causing him pain? This cyst on your dog’s paw is most likely what’s commonly called an interdigital cyst. “Interdigital cyst” is a misnomer; cysts are thin-walled sac that contains fluid. The painful lumps found between a dog’s toes are more
A family came to meet a kitten at a rescue and discovered how close she was with another kitten. They couldn’t separate them. Inga and IrmaBestFriends Felines Irma (black and white kitten) was brought into Best Friends Felines (a cat rescue in Brisbane, AU) along with her siblings and cat mother after they lost their
As his boat lurched between the waves off Peninsular Malaysia, the fisher took care to attach acoustic pingers to his gillnets before lowering them. While this was a new practice for him, it was essential because his nets could accidentally ensnare other animals besides fish. Bycatch—the unintended capture of marine wildlife in commercial fishing gear—is
A cat found someone to help him after years on the street. His eyes lit up, and he bloomed into a true king. Briol the cat@comrescuemontreal An orange cat had been wandering around a neighborhood for at least two years, but no one came to claim him. A kind neighbor noticed the cat one day,
Jen with Bali Animal Welfare Association encountered a tiny, injured puppy hiding beneath a scooter. He was frightened and lashed out when Jen tried to touch him. She says in the video, “It was so obvious to me that he had no trust in people.” YouTube The patient woman continued her efforts and was finally
The flock soared beneath the tropical sun, emerald and azure feathers flashing like brushstrokes. These vibrant birds, Critically Endangered great green macaws, are a treasured sight in Costa Rica, where Macaw Recovery Network (MRN) works to protect them. Deforestation and slow reproductive rates have caused these parrots to decline, but MRN has spent years diligently
Hi there! What you want this back??? o.o But I thought that this is MY laptop resting pad. <3 Signed by Her Meowjesty Queen Nubzilla the Disturber of Peace Advertisements The full range of Necoichi raised bowls and accessory now available @ Katzenworld Shop We regularly write about all things relating to cats on our
If the words you use to describe your dog or your training methods align with your philosophy of creating a kind and nurturing relationship with your dog based on mutual trust and respect, you’re likely to behave accordingly. Think carefully about the words you and/or your instructor use and discard those that prompt you to
A cat was so happy that she landed a comfortable place for her kittens. She even let the resident dogs kitten-sit them. Angelica and her kittens@ilckenzoo Angelica was a young cat mom with three sickly kittens when they were brought into a county shelter a few weeks ago. She was stressed in the shelter environment,
With the dried-up Ewaso Ny’iro River at their backs, the three males walked out of the brush, shaking their manes to repel the grasping branches. This trio had never set foot in Samburu National Reserve before, which the Ewaso Lions monitoring team took as a hopeful sign. Despite the severe drought plaguing Kenya this year,
There’s a lot to tackle when you buy a new home. And sometimes, the previous owners leave a few things for you to find. They can leave anything from garbage to hidden gems. But when one St. Louis couple was in the process of moving into their new home, they were shocked to open the
A cat who was known for her ‘cattitude’, stood by the door in a shelter every day until she landed her dream home. Molly (formerly Sassy)ExploitsValley SPCA A cat named Sassy arrived at Exploits Valley SPCA last year, for a chance at a better life. She was estimated to be three years young and packed
April 2023 Pawlidays All Month Long: Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month Pet First-Aid Awareness Month Day-long: 6: Siamese Cat Day 11: National Pet Day 19: Cat Lady Day 28: Hairball Awareness Day 30: Pet Parents Day 30: Tabby Day 30: Therapy Animal Day Two cats rubbing up against each other outdoors. Photography ©maximkabb |
Watching your dog have a seizure can be a frightening experience. Time stands still in that moment and you feel helpless – but there is something you can do. Seizures in dogs can have many different causes or triggers, so having your dog evaluated by his veterinarian can help find the problem and thus, appropriate
Clarita emerged from the surf and shuffled to her nest at El Pedral, a Magellanic penguin colony protected by Global Penguin Society (GPS) for the past 15 years. GPS dubbed Clarita “the mother of Pedral” because she was the colony’s first penguin to ever hatch a chick, and every year, she returns to this same
Hi everyone, Following on from our fun little post about Why Cats Chatter, we’ve had MANY submissions from you all and when your own cats do this. From Jay: “My Siamese cats tend to do this. The younger much more frequently. The clip I will attach is her seeing a flying insect in the bathroom.
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