For months, a large stray tomcat wandered the streets near Memphis, Tennessee, surviving on whatever food and shelter he could find. Like many community cats, he kept his distance from people. But one evening, everything changed when he appeared outside the home of a woman who had made it her mission to care for the neighborhood's forgotten felines. Jaclyn Andersen regularly … [Read more...] about Stray Cat Waits Outside Woman’s Window Every Night Until She Finally Understands What He Was Asking For
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Owner Banned From Keeping Animals After Neglected Dog Dies Following Rescue
A woman in northeast England has been banned from keeping animals after a neglected German Shepherd was found severely underweight with a muzzle reportedly secured to his head using tape. The dog, named Sparrow, was discovered during an animal welfare investigation at a property in South Shields, where inspectors also found two dehydrated kittens in poor … [Read more...] about Owner Banned From Keeping Animals After Neglected Dog Dies Following Rescue
Scientists Are Developing a First-Of-Its-Kind Pill To Help Dogs Live Longer
For many dog owners, one of the hardest realities is that their pets’ lives are much shorter than their own. Now, researchers are working on a potential breakthrough that could extend those years. A US biotech company, Loyal, is developing what could become the first approved drug designed specifically to extend the lifespan of dogs. What is the drug? The treatment, … [Read more...] about Scientists Are Developing a First-Of-Its-Kind Pill To Help Dogs Live Longer
Dog born without a paw adapts with custom prosthetics
A dog named Autumn has gained attention for the way she has adapted to life after being born without one paw. Despite the physical difference, Autumn moves, plays and explores like other dogs — with the help of a collection of prosthetic limbs designed for different activities. Rather than relying on a single device, her owner has introduced multiple prosthetics, allowing … [Read more...] about Dog born without a paw adapts with custom prosthetics
Devastated mama dog thought she’d never see her babies again: Watch the incredible reunion
When a stray dog becomes pregnant, the odds are overwhelmingly against her. Many are unable to care for their puppies — or even survive themselves — and tragically, most never make it long enough to give birth. But this story took a different path. In the United States alone, there are an estimated 50 to 70 million feral cats and approximately 8 million stray dogs, and … [Read more...] about Devastated mama dog thought she’d never see her babies again: Watch the incredible reunion