When one thinks of howling, references are often made to wolves. Wolves howl to tell their pack where they are, and when another pack that isn’t their own howls back, it tells them to stay away from that particular area. And vice versa. Their domesticated partners that are living in your home, however, are probably … Read more
The best way to honor Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog month is to adopt a shelter dog! But, before you embark upon this new, exciting, and rewarding task of bringing a dog into your home, ask yourself the following questions: If you have any other pets, how will they react to a new dog? Does anyone in your household … Read more
Pilots N Paws is a non-profit organization that provides a meeting place for those who rescue, shelter or foster animals, and volunteer pilots and plane owners willing to aid with the transportation of animals. Those involved in some sort of animal rescue or care have the opportunity to meet with those providing the services to … Read more
As an adult dog, your dog falls out of the several month window that dogs have as puppies where they learn behaviors that are imprinted on them and that they tend to take into their adult life. Does that mean they can never be socialized with other dogs or people? Absolutely not. It is important … Read more
Bretagne, the last surviving search dog that worked Ground Zero after the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, 2001, is up for the American Humane Association’s Hero Dog Award. Bretagne and her owner were part of the Texas Task Force 1, whose mission was to find survivors in the towers’ wreckage and comfort people … Read more
Many of the “unadoptable” animals out there – animals with behavior problems, disabilities, or excess medical needs – often just need to be adopted into the right home that can cater to their specific circumstances. Common pet disabilities might include blindness, deafness, or loss of a limb. Many dogs and cats are born with such … Read more
A Jack Russel terrier that went missing from her Pennsylvania home and wound up in Oregon is on its way back home to its owner. Gidget went missing April 22, 2014 and traveled almost 3,000 miles to the suburbs of Tualatin. A good samaritan spotted the 7-year-old Jack Russel and took her to the Bonnie … Read more
You finally found the perfect dog to adopt? Is she everything you want? Is she friendly, active, playful and is giving you that puppy dog look as you walk away from her kennel? Maybe you’re ready to take her home, so you read the sheet attached to her cage… and you realize she’s deaf. In … Read more
If you have a cat or you’re thinking about getting one, it’s important to be prepared for any health concerns that may pop up. Here’s a list of some quite common health issues in cats: 1. Vomiting – can be caused for a variety of reasons, from eating something to a urinary tract infection. Call your … Read more
Seth Casteel, photographer and New York Times bestselling author has released a heart-warming collection of photos involving dogs and water. Casteel worked with more than 1,500 rescue dogs and took each dog’s photo as they dove into the water. From Woman’s Day here are some of the most prized photos taken by Casteel: Determined Doggie … Read more