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12/04/2024

This sweet boy is more than a year old now, and still no one has made him their forever family member. Jerry loves other cats and loves to play. He

A ferret named “Mumbo Jumbo” from Boone, North Carolina, is in the running for a rather unusual recognition. Each year, ...
09/04/2024

A ferret named “Mumbo Jumbo” from Boone, North Carolina, is in the running for a rather unusual recognition.

Each year, Nationwide’s pet insurance team celebrates some of the craziest names among its insured pets and Mumbo Jumbo is among the "Wacky Pet Names" finalists that were announced today. People can place one vote per category once a day between April 9-13 at petinsurance.com/wackypetnames.

23/02/2024

This shy pig likes to be the boss.

11/02/2024

After the chicks spend their first few weeks in a nest box, they graduate to “fish school,” where the endangered species learn to swim on their own and eat fish.

11/02/2024

Tina is a sweetheart!

07/02/2024

Valentine’s Day: 5 caring ways to let your dog know you love them

From Dr. Julie Buzby, an integrative veterinarian and founder of ToeGrips for dogs

1. Love your dog by taking a daily walk (or two) and making it part of your routine.
When dogs were in the wild, they traveled. They were on the move for miles and miles each day. Now in our homes, a dog’s only exercise may consist of running to the front door to greet us. But lack of physical activity is really hard on a dog’s body and spirit. The health benefits of walking your dog can’t be overlooked. Over 50% of American dogs are overweight or obese. This can be caused by a dog getting too many calories (overfed), not getting enough exercise, or a combination of both. In addition to the physical benefits of walking, it’s also emotionally and psychologically healthy–for both ends of the leash.

2. Love your dog by being consistent.
It’s important that we’re consistent in what we ask our dogs to do and the boundaries that we give them to live within. Recently, I hurt my dog’s feelings (and that may sound like anthropomorphism, but I could see it on my little dog’s face) when I expressed disappointment for a behavior that he didn’t realize was off-limits. I was inconsistent. One time I let him get away with a behavior and the next time I discouraged it. I’m not saying you can’t change the rules. What I am saying is establish the rules and be consistent.

3. Love your dog by giving her plenty of time to follow her nose!
If I had to give up one of my five senses, it would be an easy decision. I would give up my sense of smell. For dogs, however, their sense of smell is critical to their wellbeing. A dog’s sense of smell is many times greater than our sense of smell and the part of a dog’s brain that is associated with smell is 40 times larger than ours. As a result, being able to smell the world around them is crucial to how dogs perceive their surroundings. So, when you’re on those walks with your furry family member, make sure to allow time for your dog to follow his nose. He’ll love taking time to stop and smell the roses!

4. Show your dog love with ear rubs, chin scratches, or belly rubs.
Another little way we can love our dogs—and, incidentally, the people in our lives as well—is through physical touch. Not all dogs respond equally to physical touch, but I think taking a few minutes throughout the day to give a little ear rub, chin scratch, or belly rub is a meaningful, on-the-go way to show your dog your love.

5. Say “I love you.”
Say “I love you” to your dog and live it. Some skeptics may scoff and suggest that dogs do not understand the words “I love you.” When we communicate through language, we convey an intent, too. I’ve had many, many deaf dogs as my patients over the years. Many times as I’m examining a dog, the owner shares that the dog can’t hear me. I nod in understanding and continue whispering sweet nothings in the dog’s ears. I explain that, while the dog might not be hearing my words, by simply speaking them, I am communicating an intent. Dogs pick up on that.

02/02/2024

A new pill aims to make it easier to treat diabetic cats without insulin shots twice a day. The drug is the first oral treatment for feline diabetes approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

02/02/2024

The pig café is the latest in a series of animal coffee shops that have popped up in Japan, including ones that feature owls, hedgehogs, birds and even snakes.

02/02/2024

She's a cutie pie but not a fan of vegetables and small children.

25/01/2024

Adopting, Fostering, Volunteering and Advocating are Integral to Helping Save the Lives of Dogs and Cats Across the State

17/01/2024

Juliet's House Animal Rescue Celebrates Milestone with Over 7,000 Adoptions

Greensboro, North Carolina – [01/16/2023] — Juliet's House Animal Rescue, a local triad non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of sick and homeless animals, is excited to announce a significant achievement in its mission to find loving homes for animals in need. The organization has proudly reached a remarkable milestone of over 7,000 adoptions in eight years.
Juliet's House Animal Rescue has been committed to rescuing and rehabilitating animals and providing them with a second chance at a happy and healthy life. As a non-profit that is all volunteer operated, Juliet’s House is unique in that 100% of their funding goes directly to medical treatment and care of the animals in their care. The organization's relentless dedication to the well-being and care of homeless animals has resulted in thousands of successful adoptions, bringing joy and companionship to countless families.
"We are ecstatic to share the news of reaching 7,000 adoptions. This milestone is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, and the unwavering support from our community," said Angela Appelberg, Executive Director of Juliet's House Animal Rescue.
The 7,000 adoptions milestone not only signifies the impact of Juliet's House Animal Rescue on individual animals, but also underscores the organization's commitment to alleviating the challenges faced by overcrowded shelters and abandoned animals in our community.
"We invite the community to join us in celebrating this milestone and to consider opening their hearts and homes to animals in need. Together, we can continue to make a difference and ensure a brighter future for countless animals in the area," added Angela Appelberg.

14/01/2024

Animal shelters across the U.S. are overwhelmed and overflowing. With more workers heading back to the office and pet essentials like food and veterinary care prices swelling, the number of unwanted dogs has climbed.

12/01/2024

This little guy is the perfect pet!

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