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Category: Animal Caregivers

Pets are Lifesaving Heroes of the Lockdown

A new study has recently revealed the lifesaving role that pets have played in 2020.  In addition to helping people cope with loneliness during the lockdown, one of the key ways pets are helping their human family members is by providing a much overlooked necessity for humans:  physical touch.

Pets as lifesaving heroes during virus lockdown, Pets provide humans with ability to touch during lockdown

Pet Adoption in the Age of Lock Down: A Story in Pictures

Thankfully, the virus lock-down has not meant that animals needing homes are blocked from being placed with new loving families. 

Pet adoption during the COVID lockdown

Dogs Follow Caretaker to Hospital, Wait for His Release

Dogs in south Brazil took their loyalty to the next level when they followed their pack leader—a homeless man—all the way to hospital.

Dogs follow caretaker to hospital and wait for him

Stray Dogs Go to Church–To Find Their Forever Home

Every Sunday the church welcomes not only its parishioners but stray dogs, too. Father João Paulo Araujo Gomes is at the helm of this heartwarming act; he invites pups from off the streets to be part of weekend Mass in hopes that attendees will want to take them home.

Dogs find their forever homes in church

Animal Shelter Workers, Vets at Increased Risk for Mental Health Problems, Suicide

New study confirms that animal shelter workers and veterinarians are at an increased risk for depression, anxiety, compassion fatigue, burnout and even suicide.

Animal shelter workers and veterinarians are at an increased risk for mental health problems and suicide

Owning a Dog is in Your Genes: New Twin Study

New genetic research on twins suggest the choice of getting a dog is heavily influenced by an individual’s genetic make-up.

Genes determine who becomes a dog owner, New twin study suggests your genes determine whether you own a dog

Majority Of Veterinarians Report Widespread Moral Distress: Study

Some disturbing results have emerged from a recent study focusing on the emotional conflicts and stress experienced by veterinarians… – … More

Majority Of Veterinarians Report Widespread Moral Distress, Veterinary stress study

Rescuer Arrested, Charged for Helping Animals during Hurricane

This story really speaks for itself…   She gave medicine to pets she rescued from Hurricane Florence. She was arrested … More

animal rescuer charged with helping animals during hurricane

Cat Grandpa: Animal Shelter Volunteer Extraordinaire

Internet Is in Love With the “Cat Grandpa” Who Naps With Kitties at His Local Shelter   Animal shelter volunteers … More

Animal Shelter Volunteer Extraordinaire, Cat Grandpa

Rescued, Blind Elephants Comforted by Piano Playing

Since moving to Thailand 20 years ago, professional pianist Paul Barton has found a way to pair a passion for animals with … More

animal activist soothes rescued blind elephants with his music, pianist plays to comfort rescued blind elephants, rescued blind elephants comforted by piano playing

Caring for Pets of the Homeless

Homeless people with pets are usually criticized and sometimes turned away from shelters. But that’s starting to change. Homeless people … More

caring for pets of homeless people, clinic for pets of the homeless, Project Homeless, The Doney Clinic helps pets of the homeless, Vet care for pets in need

Coming together to save the sea turtle is starting to pay off

When it comes to saving sea turtles–and other endangered species–it turns out that there are no efforts too small. New … More

conservation efforts for sea turtles, saving sea turtles is a global successs

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