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 |
Month: March 2023
Mabel, my rescue dog, loves food. However, her regular diet typically consists of kibble. Despite being highly food-motivated, I can tell that she loses interest in regular kibble. So, I’ve been eager to try different types of food. When Ollie, a fresh dog food company that customizes personalized meals for dogs, sent us some samples,
A cat gave indoor life a try after living outside for most of his life. It turned out to be the best thing ever. Big BernRonnie @bkronniecats Ronnie (@bkronniecats), an animal rescuer from Brooklyn, NY, cares for many community cats in the area, getting them off the streets one cat at a time. A few
After taking measurements, Ivan Torres released the Caribbean reef shark’s dorsal fin and watched it glide away from the starboard side of his boat. While these sharks were familiar to traditional fishers like Ivan, they had become a rarer sight in Belize until recently. Overfishing has broadly and negatively impacted marine species and the condition
New installation from provocative UK artist group, Blast Theory, asks if AI can make us – and our pets – truly happy Never-before seen footage of cats interacting with an AI-powered robot arm has been unveiled this week as part of a groundbreaking new project. [embedded content] Blast Theory’s art installation Cat Royale, which launched
Applying heat to an arthritic dog’s joints can be as simple as warming a moist towel in the microwave and wrapping him in it or letting him lay on it. Human heating pads can be set too high if you aren’t careful. If it feels hot to you, it’s too hot for your dog. Credit:
Last Updated on: March 29, 2023 by Crystal Uys If you are a first-time cat owner, there have likely been a few quirks about your kitty that you hadn’t been expecting. I have had plenty of new cat parent friends tell me how shocked they are that their cat sleeps so much. Some of them
A cat who was found in a box on a stoop, started to shine when a couple took a chance on him and changed his life. Bubbles (formerly Bofus)@bubbyboycat A tabby cat was found abandoned in a large cardboard box left on a neighbor’s stoop. He was cowering inside, trying to tuck himself into a
As hints of sunlight bloomed over the horizon, Norinah Braim and Mariana Singgong assembled their teams and climbed into the boats. With buckets of tree saplings strapped to their backs, they began their journey from Sukau Village up the Kinabatangan River to the planting site, where the calls of monkeys heralded their arrival. As the
iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. If you’ve adopted a puppy recently or one will soon join the family, it’s time to consider the best puppy dog foods for Bernese Mountain Dogs because these furry cuties love to
A few years ago, I owned a wonderful and unique polydactyl cat named Mittens. She had many distinguishing personality traits and quirky characteristics in addition to her giant front feet. But Mittens was a vomiter. If I came home and there was a puddle of cat vomit somewhere in the apartment, there was little doubt
A kitten who was trying to hide for dear life, leaned into her people one day and started purring. It changed everything. Zoey the kittenCats Are People Too Donna, an animal rescuer based in OH, spotted an abandoned kitten in a cat colony scrounging for food. She was very hungry but terrified of people, trying
The crunch of twigs and dry leaves announced Adams Cassinga’s arrival as he stepped into the forest clearing. It was midday when he joined his team of community rangers, who were gathered near bushels of pangolin scales, rhino horns, and elephant tusks clustered like blemishes. Alongside this gruesome haul sat three men in handcuffs surrounded
Intestinal blockages (bowel obstructions) are not uncommon in dogs. Usually, the patients are young dogs, because they like to eat dumb stuff! As dogs mature they tend to outgrow this eat-anything behavior, but in the meantime, we must prevent ingestion of said dumb stuff by puppy-proofing our homes, using crates or exercise pens to contain
The UK’s fastest-growing pet food brand, Webbox, has pledged to support pets impacted by the crisis in Ukraine with thousands of meals. They will be working with heroic charity, Breaking the Chains, who continue to operate in Ukraine’s most dangerous areas – areas that no other organisation can get to – to rescue animals, deliver
Last Updated on: March 27, 2023 by Crystal Uys Unfortunately, many cats around the United States find themselves in shelters or other situations where they need help. Thankfully, there are cat rescues and sanctuaries that work diligently to help these cats with places they feel comfortable, medical care, and the love they deserve. Let’s take
A cat became a ray of sunshine when someone opened their home, so her four little kittens could thrive. Raea@tinybutmightykittenrescue Mellissa, founder of Tiny but Mighty Kitten Rescue, was contacted about a pregnant cat that was in desperate need of a foster home. She was one of the 11 cats that had been rescued and
The team bushwhacked their way through the forest, navigating well-worn Inca trails until broad stone walls materialized out of the fog. The trail guided them to archeological ruins tiered into the Andes mountains, not far from the world-famous Machu Picchu. Feeling more like explorers than conservationists, the group from Spectacled Bear Conservation (SBC), accompanied by
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 7
- Next Page »