A Belgian animal shelter that saves 1,600 abandoned and mistreated cats and dogs a year has seen a spike in adoptions and fewer pets left on the streets since the coronavirus outbreak in the past month.
We can't all be Tiger Kings and Queens. . . Like dogs, different cat breeds can grow to be different sizes. Sure, the ranges aren't as wide as they are with dogs; the smallest can be three pounds and the largest reaching over 200. But the difference is still important when choosing which cat breed is right for you. Some cats are smaller than others, which may be ideal for pet owners living in small homes or apartments that don't have room for what are essentially mini lions. Other cat breeds can......
Dog owners know that eventually, they will have to face the challenge of removing that doggy stink from their home. But instead of sentencing your pet to a lonesome life in an outdoor wooden kennel, you can try this list of useful tips and tricks that will help you free your house of any canine […] The post How to Get Rid of Dog Smell at Home appeared first on The Dogington Post.
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The animal welfare board of India has also issued an advisory to all chief secretaries of states and union territories in India to care for animals during the lockdown.
The big cat is the first known case of a non-domesticated animal with COVID-19 symptoms—and is one of seven sick tigers at the New York zoo.
Justin Theroux, an avid pet advocate, shared a special dinner date with his dog Kuma
Ever since San Francisco enacted its shelter-in-place order on March 17, the SF SPCA’s adoption center has effectively remained closed with no adoptable animals on site. Though many of the shelter’s cats and dogs have since been taken in by foster families, more temporary homes are needed. If you’re itching to do something altruistic and, too, need an excuse to take more socially distant walks, now’s the time to perhaps consider fostering a four-legged companion.
Giving your dog a bath can turn into a spectacle fairly quickly, depending on how eager he is to get wet and sudsy. So, how often should you wash your dog? The answer is more like a flowchart than a one-size-fits-all answer. Here are some questions to ask to help you determine how frequently you should put your pup (and yourself) through the waterworks. 1. Is your dog covered in mud? Feel free to replace “mud” with dirt, grime, sand or anything else you don’t want him tracking through the house.
The sudden urge to "nibble" an adorable baby or "dropkick that puppy" because "he's so cute," demonstrates a phenomenon that scientists call cute aggression. Apparently, a person or pet can be so aww-inspiring that you feel the spontaneous urge to eat or b
