According to the ASPCA, more than 6.5 million companion animals enter shelters in the United States each year, including roughly 3.3 million dogs and 3.2 million cats. While the number of animals euthanized annually is on the decline, there are still approximately 1.5 million every year. Adopting a shelter pet is one of the kindest things … Read more
I Once Was Lost, But Now I’m Found Daisy and the Olympic Animal Sanctuary Rescue a Book by Laura Koerber On the far side of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, halfway between the mountains and the ocean, is the little town of Forks. In that town, in a quiet neighborhood of modest houses and … Read more
When Pets Get Left Behind Floods, fire, natural disasters, the death of the pet owner, foreclosures, or moving to a place that doesn’t allow animals, are all occasions when pets get left behind. In itself, this is disastrous for the pet who has lost his natural family, his home, his neighborhood. He’s alone and scared; … Read more
Puppy Mill Awareness Day Puppy Mill Awareness Day (PMAD) takes place every September to spread awareness of the awful truth behind the puppy mill industry. This year it falls on September 19th. The purpose of this day is meant to encourage people to adopt a pet — not purchase one. The movement began in 2004 … Read more
Storm Preparedness for Pets Storm preparedness for pets may not always be on our minds, but when storm warnings come around, one can never be too prepared! When getting ready for an emergency there are a number of things to consider — like supplies, gas, safety measures for your home, etc. — but one thing … Read more
7 Exotic Pets to Consider Guest Writer: Matt Rhoney Have you ever wondered would be like to own an exotic animal? If you’re an animal lover looking for a pet slightly more unusual than the rest, there are definitely some cool creatures you should check out. Many exotic animals are much easier to take care … Read more
Valentine’s Day : Consider Helping an Animal Shelter This Valentine’s Day, share your love by helping an animal shelter. What better way is there than sharing sweet moments while also giving back to the world? Animal shelters offer many opportunities for couples to get outside their routines and experience the warm excitement of caring for … Read more
Huge Bladder Stone Removed From Dog This homeless dog was found to have an incredibly large bladder stone. It was the size of a bar of soap and took up the entire space in the bladder, blocking it completely. The pup would likely die if surgery was not performed. Problem was, being homeless, she had … Read more
Abused Dog Transformed (from Terrified to Part of the Family) There’s hardly anything worse than seeing an animal that’s been horribly abused and mistreated. Especially if that’s all it has ever experienced in its sad lifetime. But to see an abused dog transformed? Priceless. On the other side, there’s hardly anything more heart-warming than seeing … Read more
Three Bundles of Joy with a Side of Herpes Guest Author: Ilse Devriese This is the story about the 3 kittens who stole the heart of a veterinary assistant. **** I’d just hung up the phone and my brain was frantically trying to process what had just happened. Would the kittens be OK? And would … Read more