A kitten appeared at the entrance of a home asking for help one day, and she never looked back. Moxie the catChatons Orphelins Montreal A kitten showed up outside a woman’s home and came right to her door for help. The little stray was just skin and bones, covered in dirt, and had upper respiratory
Month: December 2022
German Shepherds are famously loyal and friendly, and are often seen as strong, intelligent and protective family pets. But have you ever seen your German Shepherd licking their paws? While it may seem strange, it’s actually a relatively common behavior in dogs. While it can be a sign of anxiety or boredom, there are some
A choking dog is a situation that can end badly, both for humans and for dogs. It puts otherwise perfectly healthy dogs at an imminent risk of dying – within minutes – if first aid is not successful. As dog owners, we should learn how to help a choking dog, even how to do the
A kitten who was found in an old car, now has many new siblings to ring in the New Year with. Bentley the kitten@kellyfosterkittens Bentley came to Murphy’s Law Animal Rescue in NC as a timid rescued kitten. He had been found in an old car before making his way to safety. The rescue group
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
Jessy the Border Collie and his human Elke Boxoen really have the moves. They’ve danced their way through the ranks and claimed titles from top-level dog dancing competitions. And while they’re professionals with a World Champion prize for Freestyle Dance on their record, you can still see they’re having so much fun cutting those rugs!
Nation’s leading cat welfare charity welcomes Jane Frost, Zain Richardson, and Chris Ringrose to its board Cats Protection has announced the appointment of three new trustees to its board. They will support the charity to deliver its new 10-year strategy which focuses on growing its education, advocacy, adoption, and neutering work. Zain Richardson, a former
A stray kitten stayed on a backyard patio and decided to wait for someone to come pick him up. Peppermint the kittenJoyce @kangaroothekitty A San Francisco resident made a makeshift home with a large box and blankets for the local strays. When the holidays came around, a stray cat showed up with her kittens to
After times of lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom calls seem to have become the standard way of doing things. We’ve all become familiar with video calls for everything from doctor’s appointments to work meetings and job interviews. While some people might find interruptions by their cats during an important meeting to be aggravating, I
Rick elis.simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons This is a big world that we live in. We discover new things all the time. And sometimes, some of the things we discover become rarer than we want them to be. There are many areas of the earth that we have not had ample time to
A kitten made a big transformation after being picked up from a walkway, and now has his first holiday season. Rocco the kitten@rocco.tuxey A tuxedo kitten was spotted alone in the middle of a walkway and taken into Kitty of Angels, an animal rescue, for a chance at a better life. He was just palm-sized,
iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Many Weimaraner parents are turning to the best raw dog food brands for Weimaraners for their pet’s dietary needs. Kibble might be the convenient option, but it often lacks the protein and
Melissa L. Kauffman Covering the pet world for more than 25 years, Melissa L. Kauffman has been an editor/writer for a wide variety of pet magazines and websites from the small critters to parrots to cats and dogs. Her advisory team of rescued pets — dogs Tampa Bay and Justice and parrots Deacon and Pi-Pi — help keep her on
When your dog needs an annual rabies shot depends on if he previously received a one- or three-year vaccine. However, even if he got a three-year vaccination, your dog’s rabies shot schedule is still dictated by state laws. Both the one- and three-year versions are approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Fortunately, most states
Vet charity warn fearful pets face fireworks misery As Brits across the UK look forward to busy New Year’s Eve celebrations, many pet owners may find themselves more stressed than excited by the prospect. Vet charity PDSA is urging owners to take preventive action – especially those who took on a pet during the pandemic
It may sound wild to some people, but those of us who are bonded with our kitties want to make them a part of our wedding ceremony and/or celebration afterward. It’s something that I did with my cat, Lady. She was my best friend at the time of my marriage, so I wanted her to
Wouldn’t it be amazing to know how wild animals act in our absence? Well, using current camera technology, we can peer into a slice of the secret animal world. Trail cameras can capture a sliver of what animals are up to, without being too conspicuous. That’s exactly how an orphaned bear cub named Tamarack, who
Two kittens went from being spotted at a construction site to having their own Christmas tree and living the dream. Holly and Noelle the kittensNadija @tiny.paws.fosters Two 3-week-old kittens were found at a construction site without a mother or other cats in sight. They were then brought into a vet clinic, needing rescue. Volunteers of
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