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When your cat’s paws feel hot to the touch, it may simply be her warm body temperature, or it could be a sign of health troubles. A cat’s normal body temperature can generally range from 99.5˚ to 102.5˚ Fahrenheit (F), so it makes sense that she might feel especially warm to your chillier hands. But, if

Alaska the 2-year-old Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix can’t play an instrument, but she still sits with the University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra during concerts. Her handler, Paulina Gurevich, plays the french horn. As a service dog, Alaska is there so Gurevich can be, too. Specially trained to assist Gurevich with her medical conditions, Alaska also

A little cough here and there may be no cause for concern, but if your cat’s cough is persistent or if you notice a change in your cat’s behavior, that’s a sign it’s time to consult your vet. Here’s what the experts say about why your cat is coughing. Reasons Your Cat Is Coughing Your

The first few days in a new home can be intimidating for a rescue dog, which is why they may try to run. A newly-adopted Labradoodle named Lucy got away from her new human during a walk. Luckily, it didn’t take long to locate the dog, but bringing her home wasn’t easy. Lucy ended up

WARNING: Content may be sensitive for some readers. A 5-month-old puppy named Asher was rescued after his former owner screwed his paws to a bathroom door. When someone called the animal shelter for help, they couldn’t believe their ears. Who would do such an inhumane thing to an innocent puppy? Despite the pain the puppy

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. For many dogs, tug-of-war is a love-at-first-bite kind of game. That’s definitely true of our Australian Cattle Dog mix rescue, Pepper. She’s got a ton of energy and loves to play. She will bring you just about any toy for a potential round of tug, even old plushies

Gary Majors, a beloved dog trainer in Detroit, recently died a hero. His home unexpectedly caught on fire, but he didn’t put his own safety first. Eleven dogs were in the house during the fire, so he faced the flames to save their lives. Even though people tried to save him, he refused to escape

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Let me introduce you to Mr. Tippy. This is a cat who managed to get lost inside a car (he was wrapped around the steering column) and in the ceiling of our basement (it took the combined efforts of two contractors, the local animal control folks, and

Eric Adeson from Clearwater, Florida, is facing a tragedy that he never would’ve anticipated in a million years. Three years ago, when his Puggle named Sandy was going through cancer treatment, he brought home a Pug puppy named Bucky. He thought Bucky could be a friend and playmate to Sandy in the dog’s senior years.

Pham Minh Hung and his wife Nguyen Thi Chi Em live in Vietnam with a pack of rescue dogs. Before the couple went to the hospital after catching COVID, they had 15 dogs that they saved from a variety of awful situations. They were so close to the dogs that they even referred to them

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. It’s the golden rule of pet toys: the more money you spend, the more likely your pet is to find some other unexpected—and probably free—object to capture their attention instead. Cats are notorious for this, often choosing boxes as homemade cat toys over the the toy that

Regular grooming is not just essential to keeping your dog looking pretty; it’s also an important part of maintaining their health. That’s why many dog parents rely on the professionals to keep their pups looking and feeling good. However, people with certain dog breeds often have a preference for how they want their dog’s fur

Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. It’s a popular misconception that cats are totally color blind. Turns out, cats do not experience the world like Dorothy before her fateful trip to Oz. But! That doesn’t mean that our little feline friends experience color in the same way as people with normal color vision. So,

A scared stray dog in this condition is likely to avoid rescue personnel rather than embrace them. It’s not as if they’d ever felt love before. They spend their lives battling for food to fill their tummies, for water to drink, and for shelter from the weather. When a wounded straying becomes that far unscathed,

Three years ago, Janessa Baar became inspired to save animals on the island of Roatan, Honduras. So, she formed Roatan Rescue, an organization that saves and rehabilitates animals in need on the island. Thanks to the kind hearts of staff members and volunteers, the stray dog problem on the island has dramatically decreased. Sadly, despite

This review contains affiliate links. Read more here. Candice Pun/iStock According to the saying, cats are the curious ones. And yet, many dog owners will openly admit that their pups have a penchant for mischief. Dogs have a way of getting into trouble at the most inconvenient times and, for some dogs, turning your back

In 2019, a dog known as Surge was abandoned amid the floodwaters of Hurricane Dorian. The now three-and-a-half-year-old dog is lucky to be alive, but she had to overcome a lot of trauma. While she survived, not all of her loved ones did. Surge’s heartbreaking past hasn’t helped her find a forever home. After more

Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Dogs certainly make our hearts spin—and, sometimes, our heads spin, too—with their behaviors. But what makes our dogs spin? Whether chasing their own tail or training to spin, dogs circling is a quirky characteristic found in many of our four-legged family members. One such common spin ritual is