Two puppies found themselves orphaned, motherless and hungry. Luckily they got some help from an unlikely place. The pups – only around 2 weeks old – were rescued from the side of the road after a car hit and killed their mother. The tiny puppies were still too young to eat solid food. Fortunately, the […]
Believe it or not, cats can be trained! And now, thousands of shelter cats across the country are being taught ‘Cat Daddy’ Jackson Galaxy’s Cat Pawsitive techniques – including the “high-five” to decrease their stress, increase engagement, and most importantly, make them more adoptable! And now you can teach your cat this cool trick – and get a
Does anyone ever truly “own” a pet? Many pet owners would argue that to some extent, their pets own them too, but in the best ways! Pets provide companionship, as well as healthy challenges that can help an owner grow in their capacity to love and hold responsibility for something. That aside, do dogs or
If you don’t already know, East coast’s biggest, feline friendliest cat convention is being held Catsbury Park in Asbury, NJ this April 2019. A jaw-dropping line up of entertainment and educational seminars is scheduled for feline lovers to devour in two full days of cat ecstasy. This year at Catsbury Park, there will be comedians,
by Angela Marcus, Co-founder of Get Your Pet It’s the season of LOVE! And, what better way to find your perfect match than adopting the love of your life! The love, affection, loyalty, and appreciation rescued cats show are unparalleled. To help you find your perfect match in an adopted cat, ask yourself these five questions. 1. What is your
Let’s get ready to SNUUUUGGGLLLLLE!! We’re just days away from the Hallmark Channel’s first annual Cat Bowl! Wouldn’t you rather see kitties battle it out on the gridiron, than a bunch of sweaty men in tights? Hallmark Channel announces the first-ever annual “Cat Bowl,” part of the network’s core philanthropic effort ADOPTION EVER AFTER, which uses
A rescue kitten named Merrick has become an unlikely hero to his adoptive Mom, Reeka, who lives with Type 1 Diabetes. Reeka Carnline wasn’t planning to adopt another cat. But when she saw Merrick on the Facebook page of one of Austin Pets Alive’s foster families, something told her she had to have him. Within
In an effort to target puppy mills, backyard breeders, and to reduce the vast number of animals euthanized in Atlanta shelters every year, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms signed legislation banning retail store sales of puppies and kittens. A city council committee unanimously voted to pass the bill last October, allowing for a full council vote in
Seventeen cats were brought to the Animal Protective Foundation in Glenville, New York on Tuesday morning by a Good Samaritan after being found abandoned on the side of the road in Schenectady. Amy Duskiewicz, the shelter director, said it’s unclear who abandoned the cats, But it’s very lucky they were found – the plastic container
In 2015, the Denver International Airport created what has now become the largest airport therapy animal program in the country. Their Canine Airport Therapy Squad (CATS) is made up of more than 100 certified therapy dogs. But funnily enough, despite its acronym, the program didn’t have any cats. That is, until October 2017. Meet Xeli,
