Though they have unique needs and challenges, most hairless cat breeds are affectionate, loyal, and fun. While some cats have a naturally occurring gene mutation that creates the condition, others are bred for it in ways that can cause health problems as the bloodline shortens, or because their hairlessness makes them more susceptible to skin conditions.
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by Amy Fox, DVM
If you are considering fostering a pregnant dog, or a pregnant stray dog happens to find you, it’s important to know some key information about dog pregnancy and birth to help you care for a mama dog and her puppies. Get ready for lots of hard work, a whole lot of messes, and the most adorable, rewarding experience you may ever have!
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by Karen B. London, PhD
Let’s face it: we all love puppies. Young dogs tend to be adopted from shelters and rescue groups quickly, while senior dogs take longer. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, senior dogs have an adoption rate of 25 percent, while younger dogs, including puppies, have a 60 percent adoption rate.
This means far too many great dogs are passed over simply because they are older. That’s a loss not only for those dogs but also for potential adopters.
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Some of the best things come in small packages, and small-breed dogs are no exception. Small dogs, who are considered as such if they grow to an average weight of 25 pounds or under, can do just about everything that large dogs can. Real talk: they’re decidedly better lap-dogs too. Small dogs usually eat less food, are much easier to travel with, and often live longer than their larger counterparts.
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If you’re interested in welcoming a white cat into your family, you’re not alone: It’s such a popular color that entire breeds have been developed just for their white fur genes. Of course, not all white cats are solid white: many breeds also have white coats and some variation of pattern and color around their faces and paws.
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By Lindsay Hamrick, CPDT-KA
Seriously, you can donate to shelters just by shopping!
Courtesy of Stray Cat Alliance
The second annual Amazon Pet Deals Days are May 2-3, and there isn’t a more worthy recipient for a just because gift than your local animal shelter. The cats and dogs who are patiently waiting for forever homes are the most deserving (and most appreciative) of new toys and treats. While non-profit animal organizations always need monetary donations, they also need a lot of supplies to keep the animals in their care housed, fed, and entertained. Your local shelter likely has an Amazon Wish List that they link to from their website so you can shop and ship products directly to them. And below, a list of the most common supplies that shelters ask for…
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If you are with a shelter or rescue and are looking for our “Facebook (Static HTML app) instructions” – Facebook has discontinued support of that feature. Please use either method below to share your My Pet List or individual pets.
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Zoomies live from Austin, Texas! This episode features adoptable puppies, dogs, cats and kittens from Austin Pets Alive! Adopt these pets by emailing them at adopt@austinpetsalive.org or click the ‘Ask About Me‘ button in a pet’s profile on Adopt-a-Pet.com. Watch the live show starting at 12 noon Central Time on Friday February 11th, 2022 on the Adopt-a-Pet.com Facebook page. The half-hour show recording will be posted there for watching after that, too!
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Zoomies live from Kauai, Hawaii! This episode features adoptable pets from The Kauai Humane Society – you can adopt these pets from anywhere in the US! Watch live at noon Hawaii time (2pm Pacific) on Friday December 17th, 2021 on the Adopt-a-Pet.com Facebook page and the recording will be posted there too.
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