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Why Cats Bring Dead Prey to Their Owners: The Feline Hunting Instinct Explained

Cats hunt even when they are not hungryDomestic cats are obligate carnivores with a predator's neural wiring that does not switch off when a bowl of kibble is full. A 2013 study published in Nature Communications tracked free-roaming cats across the United States and found that they kill between 1.3…

Times Life · Aug 12

Meet Elmer the Glue-Covered Kitten: Pulled From Bucket Then Finds Home After Extraordinary Rescue

Elmer, a kitten rescued from a glue bucket, was adopted by his foster carer after a miraculous recovery. The Humane Society of North Texas facilitated his rescue and adoption.

International Business Times UK · May 6

Stuck on you: kitten rescued from bucket of glue bonds with foster parent

Two-month-old Elmer, painstakingly saved by canola oil baths, finds home with volunteer Leah Owens, 72

The Guardian - US · May 5

I Interviewed Dogs And Wrote A Book Sharing Their Stories, Here Are 15 Of The Featured Dogs

"Who's Your Doggy" is a coffee table book that features dogs and their personalities. The post I Interviewed Dogs And Wrote A Book Sharing Their Stories, Here Are 15 Of The Featured Dogs first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · May 29, 2024

The 'mob wife' aesthetic is in. But what about the vintage fur that comes with it?

The "mob wife" look calls for flashy gold jewelry, big sunglasses — and fur coats. Some people are turning to vintage furs as a sustainable option, but critics say it isn't an ethical workaround.

WEKU · Jan 26, 2024

Authorities rescue nearly 100 goldendoodles from Iowa puppy mill

The dogs at Paris Puppies Paradise, who were underweight and living in their own feces, were housed with a rescue organization

The Guardian - US · Sep 28, 2023

5 tips to keep your pet safe — and comfortable — in extreme heat

"If it's hot outside for you, it's most likely even hotter for your pet," one expert tells NPR. Here's how to protect your pet outdoors, keep them engaged inside and respond to signs of heat stroke.

WEKU · Jul 15, 2023

2 Police Dogs Die From ‘heat-related Injuries’ After Patrol Vehicles Malfunction

Three communities are mourning the recent death of dogs who died in hot cars, including two police canines in Texas and Georgia

Zenger · Jun 16, 2023

Sweet pup smiles at everyone who visits shelter in the hope someone adopts him

Black labrador Burreaux has secured a new home after coming up with an ingenious plan to win over a couple who were visiting the Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana

Daily Mirror · May 18, 2023