Wildfires have ravaged the West Coast, affecting air quality, ruining homes and businesses and causing apocalyptic skies. The fires have also put cats at risk for smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion, both of which could have fatal consequences. “Smoke is an air pollutant just like anything else, whether it be car exhaust or fossil fuels.
Month: September 2020
Greetings my pawsome human minions and cat cohorts. Forrest the cat, back again, with more info that might shed light on why your cat does odd things! And today’s topic is one that often leaves humans scratching their heads and not because of fleas. I’m a curious sort of guy. It comes naturally and I’ve
4 min read “[They] are in love with their newborn pelican chick” 💞😭 For six years, Mr. Percival and his partner have nested and cared for their eggs at Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue in Australia. Mr. Percival dutifully sat on his eggs, sharing the month-long incubation period with his partner, hoping for a baby.
Toxins made by microscopic algae in water caused the previously unexplained deaths of hundreds of elephants in Botswana, wildlife officials say. Botswana is home to a third of Africa’s declining elephant population. The alarm was raised when elephant carcasses were spotted in the country’s Okavango Delta between May and June. Officials say a total of
Birds can be addictive. Most people cannot have just one! And if they do, it often does not last for long. You want the best for your birds, and for most that means eating a pellets or Nutri-Berries diet instead of seeds. If you share your life with multiple feathered friends and want to convert
A stray cat wouldn’t leave her only kitten after they were found hiding between two sheets of plywood. Catsnip Etc Last week, Catsnip Etc, a TNR (trap-neuter-return) rescue in Elkhart County, Indiana, received a call from Lowe’s about a cat living between two sheets of plywood in their receiving area. Employees could hear the cries
Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in the icatcare Spotlight on Science series: Mikel Delgado, a member of the iCatCare Feline Wellbeing Panel and feline welfare researcher tells us about her latest research on cross-sucking behaviours in orphaned kittens. When I started working as a postdoctoral researcher at the School of Veterinary Medicine at
This post contains affiliate links* Volana Kote (aka Jen Glick) is a Delaware based jewelry designer who creates gorgeous pieces incorporating naturally fallen cat whiskers. Jen has always saved her cats’ whiskers. “They bring good luck,” she says. She has also designed jewelry as long as she can remember, and one day, she started incorporating
3 min read “They like finding the funniest lil hiding spots inside the dollhouse” ❤️️🐸 Tara Meagher has only had her frogs, Snoop Frog and Martha, for about six months, but she’s already completely in love with them. “I got them when I was feeling really down at the beginning of quarantine, and they have
CLARK COUNTY, Wis. (WSAW) – At just 11 years old, Naiya Iraci is already an established hunter, harvesting deer and turkeys. Now, the Kewaskum sixth-grader can add a 700+ pound black bear to her resume. On September 9, the opening day of bear season in Wisconsin, on her grandfather’s property north of Hatfield in Clark
A kitten who was brought back from the brink, insists on staying close to the person who saved her life. Patricia Lika A litter of four kittens was brought to the municipal shelter in Las Vegas, and in need of rescue. One of them named Pawly was the weakest of the bunch. Rescued Treasures Cat
If your cat is suffering from an illness, they might not be quick to let you know. Cats are notorious for hiding illnesses, which can be difficult for cat parents to handle. Luckily, PrettyLitter offers a unique type of litter that could detect some potential health concerns before it’s too late. When your cat uses
As we grapple with life in a global pandemic, most of us are using more hand sanitizer this year than we ever have before. And while hand sanitizer has become an important tool for keeping people safe when we’re unable to access soap and water for washing our hands, it is a chemical. Here’s what
3 min read “It was very heartwarming!” It pays to have a best friend — someone who truly gets you. Just ask Remy and Clark. Jessica Grider Remy and Clark are both rescue dogs who live with their owner, Jessica Grider. The two pups have been inseparable friends for years, despite having different personalities. While Clark
Gruesome images have revealed the horror of the badger cull as marksmen aim to kill nearly 65,000 of the animals this autumn. Lying bloodied and lifeless, the creatures have been shot as part of the Government’s controversial programme to curb the spread of tuberculosis in cows. A dead badger shot in Warwickshire during the 2020
The adage “you are what you eat” applies to birds, too. Mario Mendez/Unsplash When people first started to keep pet birds in their homes, they made lots of guesses on what to feed them. Originally, people fed seeds because that is what they observed birds eat in the wild. Unfortunately, seeds were not enough and
A cat found help just in time so her kittens could be saved. The runt of the litter was determined to stand out. Sparkle Cat Rescue Eight weeks ago, a rescued cat was brought to an emergency veterinary hospital when she was having difficulty birthing her litter. After many hours of being in labor, only
Hi everyone, It’s me Oliver here today! And look at what my human created with the help of Everence. Oliver: Yes it’s this bracelet in an amazing black onyx but the best part is what I am looking at… the grey Everence Pearl that was created with the DNA of my hair! 😀 Oliver: This
Don’t you wish you could remain balanced and step through these turbulent times with the kind of confidence the kitty in the photo above displays? Becoming unshakeable in the middle of the storm that life has turned into is becoming more and more challenging, but it’s something worth striving for. I previously shared the Womens’
3 min read She didn’t see that coming 👀 The other day, during a soccer team’s training match in Brazil, an unlikely spectator decided to move in for a closer look at the action. It was a macaw — and he wasn’t shy about letting his presence be known. Bruna Benites, who plays for the
Conservationists are suing the UK government over the release of millions of game birds on to land that is home to rare and threatened species. The campaign group Wild Justice has accused ministers of breaching their legal duties to protect sites of high conservation value in England by failing to control the use of large
A shy kitten found confidence in another cat after he was rescued from the outdoor life. Chatons Orphelins Montréal A little tabby and his siblings were spotted outside in a neighborhood near Montreal, Canada. Three weeks later, only the tabby remained. When he returned to the kind family that had given him food, they knew
Jasper the cat easily draws attention. As a ‘hairless’ cat, Jasper is used to garnering attention for his ‘naked’ appearance. The unique visage of Sphynx cats often draws attention and comments. But Jasper’s breed isn’t the only thing that leaves people staring. Jasper has no eyes. And without the thicker fur covering afforded other cat
Did you know that cats don’t meow to one another past kittenhood? Once they are fully grown, cats will only meow to us, which is very special indeed. One of my cats, Miss Pinky, and I have long conversations, and she even answers my questions. “Do you love me Pinky? Are you hungry? Are you
5 min read The cutest pup on the block 😍 We independently pick all the products we recommend because we love them and think you will too. If you buy a product from a link on our site, we may earn a commission. Your pup knows what that first crisp fall day means — time
Minnesota and Midwestern moose will not be listed as a federally endangered species, putting to bed a petition that’s been under review for five years. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ruled Tuesday that there was little that differentiates the moose that have been struggling in Minnesota – the northwestern subspecies of moose – and
A stray cat found help from a kind neighbor just in time so her kittens wouldn’t be born outside. Ashley Morrison @youngestoldcatlady A tabby cat had been wandering around a barn near Lake Chelan, Washington, for a while. She was believed to be abandoned and no one came to claim her. A kind neighbor stepped
Hi Everyone! My name is Iris and I am the lucky kitten of Nancy and Tom. They adopted me from ARF(Animal Rescue Foundation) last Christmas. I met Nancy and right away I knew that I wanted her to be my mom. She gave me some treats and played with me. She went to see other
(Picture Credit: Getty Images) Believe it or not, our canine companions get stressed. The circumstances and degrees of this can vary from dog to dog since no two are exactly alike, but it’s still something all dog parents must be wary of. Also, like humans, dogs can show their stress in different ways. To be
This giveaway is sponsored by PawPrint If your cat has a chronic health condition or is a senior cat, having a copy of your cat’s vet record can save valuable time in an emergency. Having a complete current record may save your cat’s life, especially if she is on multiple medications. PawPrint is a new
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