Monthly Archive for: "February, 2020"
Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 51 – Carolina Tiger Rescue
Carolina Tiger Rescue is the only federally accredited and Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries accredited in North Carolina. They are currently home to 50 animals including 17 tigers. Many of their animals have come from private owners when they became too dangerous, roadside zoos, or failing facilities. One of their tigers, Rajah, was found on the road outside of Charlotte, NC when he was 6 months old with another cub, back in 2005. He is just one of their many incredible and unbelievable animals they have rescued. Website: https://carolinatigerrescue.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarolinaTigerRescue/ Leah Pagaduan Read more »
Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 51 – Upper Valley Humane Society
The Upper Valley Humane Society (UVHS) is the primary animal shelter for the Upper Valley, an area deemed the largest micro-region in the U.S. with a population of more than 200,000. They have municipal contracts with 20 plus towns in New Hampshire and Vermont. The first meeting to organize the humane society was held in 1959 and the temporary shelter was at the home of the President. For quite a number of years, animals were sheltered at the homes of various people. They are now located right off the highway in Enfield, New Hampshire. In 2019, they found homes for […] Read more »
Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 50 – Knine Rescue Inc
Knine Rescue Inc is a small non-profit 501(c)3 organization, dedicated to animal care and protection. They assist shelters and other rescues (both in their local community and beyond) by finding loving forever homes for neglected, abandoned and homeless animals. Their goal is to promote responsible animal ownership by educating the wider public on the importance of spay/neuter, positive training and pet health care. Website: https://kninerescue.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Knine.rescue.inc.1/ Leah Pagaduan Read more »
National Make a Friend Day: How to Help Your Dog Make Friends
As the saying goes, “No man is an island”. Building relationships with the people around us is vital not only to our sanity and survival, but also to our quality of life and personal growth. Whether we want to acknowledge it or not, we wouldn’t be the person we are today if we didn’t meet the people that we did. So as a way to continue learning, growing, and bettering ourselves and other people, let’s take the time to hit the refresh button and lengthen our friends list every February 11th in celebration of National Make a Friend Day! Of […] Read more »
National Toothache Day: Does Your Pet Have a Toothache?
Tossing and turning in bed until the wee hours of the night, trying to brave through the painful throbbing of a damaged tooth even for just an hour’s worth of shuteye—yep, we’ve all been there and it’s no fun! That’s why as adults, we’ve learned that skipping a 2-minute teeth cleaning ritual isn’t worth getting a head start on those z’s. As a way to educate people on the importance of dental care, as well as the prevention and treatment of teeth-related issues, we observe National Toothache Day every February 9th. However, as pet owners, we should care for our […] Read more »
Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 50 – Kentucky Humane Society
The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS), located in Louisville, KY, is a private, nonprofit organization that is Kentucky’s largest pet adoption agency. KHS is also the state’s oldest animal welfare organization, founded in 1884. KHS adopts out over 6,500 dogs, cats, and horses every year. Website: https://www.kyhumane.org/ Leah Pagaduan Read more »
National Frozen Yogurt Day
Is your uncontrollable sweet tooth holding you back from shedding those extra stubborn pounds you’ve been meaning to lose since 2019? Well, believe it or not, there’s a way for you to get your diet back on track without completely depriving yourself of life’s sweet, delectable pleasures. How, you might ask? Simply trade in your favorite dessert for a healthier alternative—frozen yogurt! Yogurt was first invented in the Middle East and India over 4,000 years ago. It wasn’t until the 1970’s that the fermented treat made its way to the US, when an American dairy company known as HP Hood […] Read more »
Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 49 – Renegade Animal Welfare & Rescue
Renegade Animal Welfare & Rescue was founded in 2018 and has since helped over 600 animals find their way out of shelters in Central and Northern California and into no-kill rescues all over the western US and even Canada! They work directly with their partner rescues who are thoroughly vetted to provide the best homes possible for some of the neediest animals. They take in a large percentage of senior animals and animals with medical issues, such as mange or injuries requiring surgery. RAWR also started the first $5 shot clinic in their area, offering vaccines for dogs, cats, and […] Read more »