Animal shelters do some of the most amazing work in any country. Hundreds of thousands of animals without homes are taken in, cared for, protected, and fed until they can find permanent homes of their own. However, these shelters are not always the most comfortable places and animals have to share cramped spaces and limited…
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We know feral cats are an enormous problem for wildlife – across Australia, feral cats collectively kill more than three billion animals per year. Cats have played a leading role in most of Australia’s 34 mammal extinctions since 1788, and are a big reason populations of at least 123 other threatened native species are dropping. Read more: Don’t let them out:…
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Whoever named this cutie Milkshake made a great choice, because he does “bring everybody to the yard.” Milkshake is one of the 100 pink pugs in the world, and it’s no wonder why people online are fawning so much over him. The 17-month-old London-based dog has stunningly unique features that set him aside from other…
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Pets may not understand the situation of the world right now, but a lot of them are happy they’re finally getting all the attention they need from their owners. Since so many of us humans are stuck at home due to the coronavirus outbreak, we now have enough time on our hands to rekindle the…
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For those of us lucky enough to be able to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, turning our homes into an office has not come without its challenges. One of those challenges is the addition of furry, four-legged coworkers who just don’t seem to pull their own weight around the office. That’s right, we’re…
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According to recent reports from the USDA Veterinary Services Laboratories, a female tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City showed mild symptoms and tested positive for the novel coronavirus strain causing a global pandemic [1] [2]. The 4-year-old big cat, Nadia, was tested when she developed a dry cough and a slight loss…
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According to recent reports from the USDA Veterinary Services Laboratories, a female tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City showed mild symptoms and tested positive for the novel coronavirus strain causing a global pandemic [1] [2]. The 4-year-old big cat, Nadia, was tested when she developed a dry cough and a slight loss…
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As many parts of the world are going into lockdown due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, many businesses and establishments are being forced to shut down to keep people indoors and safe from exposure. While there are people fortunate enough to work from home, millions of business owners are currently out of work and a…
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As many parts of the world are going into lockdown due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, many businesses and establishments are being forced to shut down to keep people indoors and safe from exposure. While there are people fortunate enough to work from home, millions of business owners are currently out of work and a…
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Every battle has front-liners who give the best, the hardest and risk their lives the most – true warriors who are fully aware of the dangers ahead, yet they walk in headfirst. All over the world, medical professionals are the unsung heroes in the battle against the recent coronavirus outbreak. In some countries such as…
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You’ve probably heard of cow hugging or even goat cuddling as forms of therapy these days. People online are raging about places that offer cow hugging sessions with clean, fluffy animals as a way to relieve stress and boost one’s mood. Well, owning a heavy cow as a pet is pretty impractical (except if it’s…
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Catios are one of the hottest pet trends right now, providing a safe means of letting your pooches out to savor the beauty of the environment without actually being outside [1]. It’s not a cage. It’s a safety porch. It’s common to find people who keep their pets holed up indoors all year long, only…
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The saying goes that dogs are man’s best friend. For many people, this couldn’t be more true, and most dog-owners would go to great lengths to ensure the safety and well-being of their furry family members. One woman took this to extreme lengths, choosing to end her marriage of twenty-five years in favor of her…
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Helen the bison came to the Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary in Scio, Oregon when it became too expensive for her former owner to cater to her. There were other animals in her new home, but no one wanted to associate with the suspicious bison who kept to herself. Worse, she couldn’t even see anyone. Her blindness…
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Dogs are amazing animals that we humans sometimes don’t deserve. They are loyal, serving, kind, and would love you till the very last breath they draw. In 2012, you might have seen a picture that made rounds in newspapers and on social media of a man holding a dog afloat in the water [1]. The…
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People love pets. According to the 2017-2018 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association, approximately 85 million families in the United States have a pet. [1] The number of Americans with pets has climbed from 56% in 1988 to 68% in 2018. Americans don’t just love having pets, but they love…
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Therapists and scientists have long been studying the effect of music on humans. From the time we are in-utero to the impact music has on those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia, one thing is for certain: music appears to have a positive impact on everyone. Humans aren’t the only ones who like to de-stress with…
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If you have a dog, you should count yourself lucky to have such a loyal companion. Dogs are wonderful pets that offer surprising and fantastic benefits, which include longer lifespan, cutting down on stress, anxiety, and lots more. What’s more? Dogs even can empathize with people who are grieving. In a study published in the…
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If you are a pet parent, you would agree that nothing matters more than the happiness and comfort of our pets. At one point or another, a pet parent would be caught doing certain things that might be considered a little…extreme. Whether it’s that expensive sweater or strikingly cute collar, we dote on our pets…
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How can anyone tell when she’s happy? Tardar Sauce will always have a special place in our hearts as the famous Grumpy cat, but it may be time for the throne to be filled again. Meow Meow from Taiwan makes Tardar’s grumpy face look like a happy one. Tardar was the subject of several hilarious…
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As a child, many of us probably wished that our stuffed animals could come to life. They were always so cute, soft, and cuddly – they would make the perfect pets, right? Well, in a way, your childhood dreams may be able to come true! A new breed of cat has been officially distinguished: The…
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Everyone deserves a rush of joy and excitement this season, and what could be better than taking home an adorable pet in need of a loving home? The Minneapolis Animal Care & Control was overjoyed to announce last month that they were out of animals for adoption [1]. They got to tape the dream sign…
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It doesn’t matter where you find love and true friendship. As long as it doesn’t eat you to pieces… In 2015, photographer Dolph Volker went viral when he uploaded a video of himself napping under a tree with a cute cheetah on YouTube [1]. On his vacation days from his job in the U.S., Dolph…
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Someone bring an Oscar for this muscular actor… Named after a city in China, Jingang is a Korean horse who has had enough of carrying heavy people on his back several times a day. He came up with a smart trick to get out of riding people along the local countryside – playing dead [1]….
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Dads are such super-softies. They act like pets are a nuisance who’d only bother them with noise and poop, yet when one finds its way into the home, dads are usually the first to be smitten. I remember asking for a dog for my 11th birthday. My father had been strongly against it and said…
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For most animals with permanent damage from frostbite, they usually spend the rest of their lives miserable and disabled. Sometimes, they are euthanized to save them from the pain, which is unfortunately a common occurrence. However, for this lucky ginger-face, it was not yet his time. Poor little Ryzhik (that’s Russian for Redhead or Ginger)…
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Animal abuse stories are gut-wrenching. Beyond the horror of seeing a living being tortured, there’s an element of betrayal. The human owner is expected to love and provide for the animals. Their welfare becomes the human’s responsibility. When this trust is betrayed, it leaves the animal not only physically but psychologically damaged. Many are never…
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Dogs are such amazing creatures that define friendship and loyalty better than humans ever could. They deserve to be loved and cared for every day of their lives. It’s sad that when they get old, sick, and are no longer as active or as adorable as they used to be, many owners would take them…
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Pets and, to a lesser degree, Himalayan salt lamps, are two common things for people to own. Maddie Smith definitely did, and she had no idea she was endangering her beloved kitty named Ruby. Their story made their veterinarians in New Zealand issue a warning for pet owners with these common lamps [1]. The post…
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