Trick training isn’t just for dogs! Although cats are thought of as stubborn and independent, they are highly intelligent and are able to have a lot of fun learning tricks. Trick training isn’t about telling your cat what to do; it’s an opportunity to bond and develop a stronger relationship with your cat. For Arden
Month: August 2020
4 min read “I didn’t really think her plan would work, but it does — every time.” Meet Kilo and Gypsy — two sweet pups for whom sibling rivalry has become a hilarious art form. Especially when it comes to sharing the couch. Holly Suarez Kilo and Gypsy are both rescues who live at home with
In parts of Kenya, the economic damage wrought by the coronavirus pandemic has been so catastrophic that people have started to kill endangered wildlife for food. Last week, The Telegraph trekked with rangers through the Tsavo conservation area, a region larger than Wales in southeastern Kenya, and found a Masai giraffe which had been stripped
A tabby kitten was so happy to get help and care that he quickly blossomed. Chatons Orphelins Montréal A Good Samaritan from Montreal, Canada came across a listing about a kitten being given away. The young tabby was in poor shape and desperately needed rescue. The kind person reached out to her local rescue, Chatons
Did you know that one minute of anger weakens your immune system for 4 to 5 hours, whereas one minute of laughter boosts it for 24 hours? If ever there was a time when we need to laugh, this is it! Try to find something to laugh about every day, even if it’s just for
Hooray for reunions! Sadly, too many cat parents and their kitties get separated. But the hard work and dedication of rescue groups and humane societies often saves the day, reuniting distraught cats and their equally upset humans. In a world full of bad news, good news is always welcome and the tale of Theron and
3 min read “I was genuinely surprised that it worked” 😂 The best foods are made with love — just ask this little dog named Nitro. Lucky for Nitro, his dad found a simple way to add a dash or two of that special ingredient to his pup’s meals. Zach Shepard Nitro is far from
Moscow – The scene was pure carnage. Dozens of reindeer carcasses were sprawled on the sandy shore of the Khatanga River or floating in the current toward the Arctic Ocean, as if the animals had drowned in mid-stream. The story of what actually befell these reindeer on the Taymyr Peninsula, in Russia’s Krasnoyarsk region, however,
The name says it all when it comes to the Scottish Fold. As you may have guessed, the adorable cat with the doubled-over ears originated in Scotland. Since 1961, when William Ross first fell in love with the breed after seeing the first known Fold on a farm northwest of Dundee, the charming breed has
Whoever you are, whatever your situation, relationship status, age or job, you will have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. But while everyone has been impacted, a lucky few have been incredibly fortunate to have the support of a faithful feline to help them through the difficult times. Agria Pet Insurance is celebrating the impact
3 min read Harsh 😳 Sarah Gorgerat was enjoying a drink outside at a restaurant when she witnessed a brawl right in front of her. The fight was over a sip of her ginger beer, which attracted both bees and wasps. Sarah Gorgerat “They came to drink the sweet beverage,” Gorgerat told The Dodo. “We
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, thanks to protections put in place 60 years ago, has remained a pristine oasis in the most remote section of Alaska. Now, the Trump administration is finalizing plans to end those protections and to lease the federal lands to oil and gas exploration, according to The New York Times. The
A kitten came to her foster home along with her siblings. As time went by, she continued to stay tiny. Mini Cat Town Five 4-week-old kittens were found outside as strays and brought to Mini Cat Town (an animal rescue in San Jose, California) for a chance at a better life. They were in need
This giveaway is sponsored by Petlibro* Last week, we reviewed the Petlibro Automatic Water Fountain, and today, one lucky reader will get a chance to win a fountain! With so many fountains available, it can be difficult to determine quality. The two main things I look for in a fountain are that it needs to
Shopping is fun! Who doesn’t love buying new and cute stuff? Online shopping is ever better because you don’t even have to take off your comfy clothes to browse. And when you’re shopping feeds hungry cats and kittens, it’s a win all the way around! Rescue kitties are sure happy you enjoy shopping with a
3 min read “When he gets tired he will sleep with the strawberries” 🐱❤️️🍓 Meet Remus — a 10-year-old tabby with an unusual passion for fruit. When spring arrived this year, Carly Cox noticed that her curious cat was searching through the groceries more than usual. It took a while, but eventually, Cox discovered that
A young man who worked as a guide at the Thornybush River Lodge has died after an elephant gouged his leg and chest on Tuesday. Sheldon Hooper, 27, was in the field doing routine inspections at the lodge, which is inside the Kruger National Park, when he and a co-worker came across a family of
A feral cat began visiting a farm, and then one day, workers discovered that she had kittens. Ashley @youngestoldcatlady Earlier this summer, workers from a farm in Washington State spotted an elusive cat coming from a neighboring farm. One day, while they were going about their normal routine, they were surprised to discover two tiny
According to researchers at the University of California, Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, many cats who suffered from burns and smoke inhalation during California wildfires in 2017 and 2018 also showed evidence of serious heart issues. Ultrasound examinations of the 51 cats studied showed that more than 50% had heart muscle thickening and nearly 30%
They may be our best friends, but sometimes the lines of communication can get confused between us and our felines. What are they trying to tell us and what do their strange traits really mean? Canagan, the grain free cat food experts, have collated common behaviours in cats to help owners get that step closer to understanding
(Picture Credit: Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post via Getty Images) Recently, I became audibly and visibly upset about something going on in my personal life in front of my two dogs, Hank and Charlie. As I sat on the floor crying, Hank came and sat right next to me and licked my face. Charlie laid
3 min read “It’s basically a disco here now.” This is Slug — an adorable little dog who, up until recently, likely never thought of herself as being too different from the rest. But then she discovered her godlike power. Natalie Hart The other day, Slug was hanging out at home when, by chance, her
US authorities have given wildlife managers in Washington, Oregon and Idaho permission to start killing hundreds of sea lions in the Columbia River basin in hopes of helping struggling salmon and steelhead trout. The marine mammals long ago figured out that they could feast on the migrating fish where they bottleneck at dams or where
A crane looks out at the sunset. Photo by Damian Stevens The world has changed much over the last hundred years. With the addition of large buildings, the need for building materials and new spaces to build within, and a myriad of other “new” requirements to enable humans to live in this timeframe, it’s a
A calico cat was found along with her three kittens. One of them is the spitting image of her. Little Wanderers NYC Last week, Jae, a resident of New York City, found a young cat behind a deli in Jamaica, Queens, but the calico was not alone. She was with her three kittens living amongst
As I’m mourning my beautiful little girl, the memories keep flooding in. I still miss her terribly every day, and memories are sometimes comforting, sometimes painful, but that’s as it should be when you’re grieving a loss. One of the things I miss a lot is “writing” the spirited exchanges Allegra and Ruby had on
Most of us have a secret side that we don’t let the world see. Whether it’s a bizarre habit or an embarrassing interest, we’d prefer that it’s kept to ourselves. That’s exactly how Tula the Siberian cat felt when she went on to lead a double life. She was perfectly fine keeping her daytime routine
Greetings, pawsome human minions and cat cohorts. Forrest here, and I’m feeling quite annoyed today. My mother is on my litter box list at the moment. Why, you ask? Well, here’s my tale of woe. I was simply thirsty and happened to be perched on the kitchen counter where my mother leaves her glass of
2 min read Luna’s in love 🍦❤️ This dog named Luna likes a lot of things — playing fetch, running on the beach, going on adventures. But there’s something that she loves. Luna loves the musical sounds of the ice cream truck approaching. Niko Tanghe Luna hadn’t always shown much interest in music. It all
State wildlife officials have killed the remainder of a wolf pack in eastern Washington and authorized the killing of one to two members of a nearby pack, reaffirming the state’s controversial policy of using lethal means to deal with the predators when they attack cattle. The announcement comes after the Washington Department of Fish and
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