The Pet Tree House - Where Pets Are Family Too The Pet Tree House - Where Pets Are Family Too

Monday, September 12, 2016

Take a Look at These Adorable Cats with Beautiful Fur Patterns


Take a Look at These Adorable Cats with Beautiful Fur Patterns











                                                       The batcat



                                                         The belly heart cat




                                                     The Inception cat





                                                 The Victorian mustache cat




                                                          The heart chin cat




                                          The cat with some other cat's tail




                                                      The surprised cat




                                                      The glamour cat




                                                     The baby goatee cat



                                                         The raccoon cat



                                           The salt-and-pepper cat



             The cat of love



                                             The nose heart cat




                                          The unfortunate historical figure cat



                                                          The top hat cat



                                                       The Ron Swanson cat



                                                          The calico heart cat



                                                     The masked fox cats



                                                  The Sean Connery cat



                                                            The love cat



                                                The Day of the Dead cat



                                                     The Ned Flanders cat



                                                       The ninja cat



                                                         The leopard cat



                                                          The Nazi cat



                                                       The Ned Flanders cat




                                                          The tiger cat
 

                                                    The silhouette cat



                                                      The Rorschach cat



                                                        The bat signal cat



                                                         The spiral cat



                                                    The Charlie Catlin cat



                                                    The post-modern cat



                                                           The tuxedo cat



                                                          The warrior cat



                                                  The mustache cat



                                                       The wizard cat



                                                        The mop cat



                                                      The carrier cat



                                                      The Care Bear cat



                                                    The black-eared cat



                                                     The heart-nosed cat



                                                  The Charlie Chaplin cat



                                                            The cotton cat



                                                   The Vladmir Lenin Cat



                                                       The pin-up girl cat



                                                    The Adrien Brody cat




                                                       The gothic chic cat


                                                             The pirate cat



                                                  The heart-shaped face cat



                                                     The two-faced cat

FOLLOW US!
/

Sunday, September 11, 2016

The Miracle of Animal Life: Incredible Footage Inside A Dog’s Womb


You have never seen footage quite like this, and it’s stunning. A puppy in the womb. She’s got a long way to go and yet she’s already strangely, delicately beautiful. Look at those little toes.




FOLLOW US!
/

The Legacy of 9/11 Dogs 15 Years Later


On first glance, this picture, from 2012, is one of unbearable sweetness, a true Awww moment. Two Golden Retrievers are standing together, one with a gray muzzle, the other a puppy, both wearing vests signifying that they are working dogs.

The older dog is Bretagne, one of the heroes of Ground Zero. Nearly 15 years after the event, she was still making headlines. In August 2015, media carried the story of a happy occasion—her 16th birthday, in which she and her handler Denise Corliss, members of Texas Task Force 1, were feted in New York City.

In June 2016, sadder headlines told of her death, just shy of the great old age of 17.

The puppy in the picture is also Bretagne, named in honor of the 9/11 sniffing celebrity. She is one small part of the legacy of Bretagne and all the other dogs who helped through those dark days, whether they were searching the ruins or easing unimaginable grief.

Young Bretagne, trained to detect blood sugar fluctuations in a diabetic patient, is a graduate of a training school—the Penn Vet Working Dog Center. It is the brainchild of Dr. Cynthia M. Otto, a veterinarian who worked at Ground Zero.

To read more on this story, click here: The Legacy of 9/11 Dogs 15 Years Later

FOLLOW US!
/

The Giant Panda Is No Longer An Endangered Species


The Giant Panda, the symbol of conservation, has been declared as no longer endangered by a group of experts on Sunday. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) now classifies the iconic animal as vulnerable on the Red List of Threatened Species after half a century of efforts to save it from extinction.

To read more on this story, click here: The Giant Panda Is No Longer An Endangered Species


FOLLOW US!
/

Saturday, September 10, 2016

Stunning Images from the 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Contest


The 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year contest is underway.

National Geographic invites photographers from around the world to enter the 2016 Nature Photographer of the Year contest. The grand-prize winner will receive a 10-day trip for two to the Galápagos with National Geographic Expeditions and two 15-minute image portfolio reviews with National Geographic photo editors.

Eligible contestants can visit natgeo.com/photocontest to submit photographs in one or all of four categories: Landscape, Environmental Issues, Action and Animal Portraits. Each entry to the contest will be submitted through National Geographic's photo community, Your Shot, where members can comment on photos and share their favorites. The entry fee is $15 (USD) per photo, and there is no limit to the number of submissions per entrant. Entries must be in digital format and submitted electronically. The contest ends Saturday, Nov. 4, at 12 p.m. EDT (U.S.).

Here's a look at some of the submissions so far.

To read more on this story, click here: Stunning Images from the 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Contest



FOLLOW US!
/

September is Happy Cat Month: Tips on Keeping Your Cat Happy


The month of September has been designated as Happy Cat Month. That’s right, a whole month dedicated to keeping your cat happy and, of course, healthy.

Here are few tips for keeping your cat happy throughout the year:

  • Provide entertainment for your cat. Make sure your cat has lots of toys to play with and also make sure you set aside some personal time for interacting and playing with your cat. It will help you bond with your cat and also promote exercise, an important part of your cat’s routine to prevent weight gain and to keep your cat’s mind stimulated.
  •  Make sure all your cat’s needs are met by providing a clean litter box, perches, hiding places, and scratching surfaces. A clean food and water dish is essential as well. In multiple cat households, you’ll need additional sets of resources. Without these things, your cat is likely to become stressed and may start exhibiting unwanted behaviors. Stress can also be a contributing factor in illnesses for your cat. 
  • Keep your cat lean and fit. An overweight cat is more susceptible to a variety of diseases, including diabetes. Lots of toys and interactive play will be a big factor in increasing exercise for your cat, helping to burn calories and keep your cat at a proper weight. Diet, of course, plays a role as well. 
  • Feed your cat a high quality diet appropriate to your cat’s lifestage. Make sure the diet is complete and balanced. Feed in a proportion that keeps your cat from gaining excess weight. 
  • This next tip may not make your cat particularly happy but regular veterinary visits are essential for maintaining your cat’s health. Of course, a healthy cat is a happy one. 
  • Don’t forget about your cat’s teeth. Regular oral care will help keep your cat’s mouth healthy and help prevent dental disease, a common malady in cats. 
  • If your cat enjoys spending time outdoors, consider providing a catio. A catio is an outdoor enclosure that will confine your cat to a given space and provide protection from the threats faced by cats that spend time outdoors unsupervised. A catio can provide hours of entertainment for your cat. Another option is taking your cat outdoors on a collar or harness and leash. Your cat will enjoy investigating the outdoor environment and you will be there to keep him safe and secure.


FOLLOW US!
/

Rare — and Lonely — East African Bird Spotted in Upland


UPLAND >> He dances, he hops, he calls out for a mate.

But he’s not likely to find one.

He — or perhaps she, we really don’t know — is an East African crowned crane, also known as a grey crowned crane. As the name suggests, it’s clearly not native to Rancho Cucamonga.

But according to locals, amateur photographers and bird enthusiasts, this handsome fellow has made a home in Cucamonga Basin No. 6, a flood control and groundwater recharge area south of the Colonies Crossroads shopping center near the 210 Freeway.

Calls to both the Los Angeles and San Diego zoos indicated they’re not short a crane. But the tag on the left leg indicates he belonged to someone.

Alta Loma resident Suzanne Stull spotted the bird Monday morning.

“I like to take bird and wildlife photos and hiked around the basin, hoping to find something interesting,” she said in an email. The bird was so interesting, she had to take to the internet to dig up information.

To read more on this story, click here: Rare — and Lonely — East African Bird Spotted in Upland

FOLLOW US!
/

Friday, September 9, 2016

Convicted Animal Abusers Will No Longer Be Able to Adopt Animals in Hillsborough County, Florida


Tampa, Florida - County commissioners on Thursday approved a new registry for people convicted of harming animals. Individuals on the registry won’t be able to adopt or work with animals, and retailers and shelters will be required to check the registry whenever someone wants to adopt.

Commissioner Kevin Beckner has pushed the issue for months but it was continually pulled back to fix kinks. For example, retailers had objections that their staffs would be in charge of confronting people with violent pasts.

Beckner said the issue was resolved. Instead of checking people against the animal registry at the point of sale, potential adopters would have to sign an affidavit affirming that they have never been convicted of animal abuse. Then, retailers would verify after and notify the county to send animal control officers to seize the pet.

Shelters would run the background check immediately.

If retailers had any lingering objectives, Beckner said, the retail industry would prefer to have no obligation whatsoever.”

“We as a committee believed that there had to be some obligation to protect animals and protect the public safety,” Beckner said.

While groups like the Humane Society of Tampa Bay and their volunteers lobbied for the ordinance, animal advocates in the community weren’t unanimous in their support of the registry.

Lisa Hutches, chair of the county’s citizen Animal Advisory Committee said the ordinance was “ill written” and would prove costly to the county. She asked for commissioners to send the proposal back to the committee for further review.

“It is not going to save one animal in the county,” Hutches said. “What you have right now is not sufficient at all. This is an animal rights driven activism.”

It seemed that commissioners at one point considered obliging Hutches. Commissioner Stacy White made a motion to delay action until October and await a recommendation from the advisory committee and several commissioners expressed that it would be their preferred option.

“I don’t think the ordinance right now is exactly ready for us to vote on. I am in favor of an animal abuse registry,” Murman said. “Personally I believe this is a state issue.”

But Beckner said the state Legislature has repeatedly killed bills to create an animal registry. The registry, he and supporters said, would also allow law enforcement to keep tabs on violent individuals, noting that a history of harm to animals often proceeds violence toward people.

He defended his proposal against objections from the Animal Advisory Committee as politically motivated.

“They seem to have a problem with them not being approached to begin with to draft this ordinance,” Beckner said. “Their intention is to get this thrown back to them so they can get the credit for trying to bring this forward.”

Ultimately, the board voted 6-1 to approve. White was the “no” vote.

The ordinance will go into effect on November 1, 2016.

FOLLOW US!
/

Max Scherzer: "Adopt Star, an 8-Month-Old Australian Shepherd Mix Puppy from the WHS/WARL and I Will Cover Your Adoption Fee"


Washington, DC -  Maxwell M. "Max" Scherzer is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball. He posted to facebook:

Anyone looking for a new family member? Star is a beautiful 8 month old Australian Shepherd mix and even better, she has dichro eyes!! She's a little shy but very sweet and needs a loving home. Star is at Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League Oglethorpe location and if you tell them I sent her, I'll cover the adoption fee! #AdoptDontShop


STAR
Animal ID: 33374074 
Species: Dog 
Age: 8 months 7 days 
Sex: Female 
Color: Black/White 
Declawed: No 
Site: Oglethorpe Street 

Hello! My name is Star. Despite my name, I'm afraid of the limelight. I'm a shy girl who needs a forever home that's quiet because sometimes loud noises and too much energy scares me. You might have to help me come out of my shell first before I show you my silly side. I'm a good fetch player and I've been known to jump up and give kisses to the staff at WARL! Because I'm a little nervous, I would do best in a quiet home with older kids. Hope to see you soon :)

To learn more about Star, click HERE

If you are interested in adopting Star, please contact:
Oglethorpe Street Adoption Center
71 Oglethorpe Street, NW 
Washington, DC 20011
202-726-2556

Open for adoptions:
Tues-Sun 12 p.m.-7 p.m.*
Closed for adoptions on Mondays

Please read: Steps to Adopt

Please Share!











FOLLOW US!
/

People Are Eating Up SpaghettiO the One-Eyed Cat on Instagram


The Instagram page of a one-eyed cat named SpaghettiO is serving up some delicious photos of the unique looking feline going about her day.

Over 35,000 followers are fans of the shaggy kitty, who lost an eye after an unfortunate accident with a chair.

“She attempted to climb up the back of a dining chair and pulled it over on herself,” her owner Meghan tells PEOPLE in an email. “The ensuing head trauma caused paralysis and the swelling of her brain permanently damaged her right eye.”

It was a long road but she was able to regain her motor functions and make a “remarkable recovery,” Meghan says —which might be why she’s inspiring cat lovers right meow.

To read more on this story, click here: People Are Eating Up SpaghettiO the One-Eyed Cat on Instagram




FOLLOW US!
/

Sunday, September 4, 2016

Over 300 Wild Reindeer Have Been Killed by Lightning in Southern Norway


More than 300 wild reindeer have been killed by lightning in southern Norway, officials said Monday, in the largest such incident known to date.

The 323 reindeer, including 70 young, were found on Friday by a gamekeeper on the Hardangervidda plateau, a national park where Europe's largest herd of some 10,000 wild reindeer roam freely.

Television footage showed the animals' dead bodies lying close together on the ground.

"There were very strong storms in the area on Friday. The animals stay close together in bad weather and these ones were hit by lightning," an official from the Norwegian Environment Agency, Kjartan Knutsen, told AFP.

Reindeer are social creatures and usually move in packs.

"It's unusual. We've never seen anything like this on this scale," Knutsen said.

Norwegian authorities have yet to decide what to do with the animals.

"We're going to decide soon whether to let nature run its own course or whether we will do something," he said.

Of the 323 reindeer killed, five had to be put down due to their injuries.

Thee are some 25,000 wild tundra reindeer in Norway, located in the southern mountain ranges, according to experts.

FOLLOW US!
/

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Doggone Thief Snatches Injured Canine’s Custom Brace from Doorstep


When the package was snatched from Rummy’s doorstep Aug. 20, the thief nabbed a custom-made brace designed to help the dog heal from a knee injury.

At least that’s what appears to have happened, since the package was delivered to the home on Moss Avenue, but never found.

Rummy’s human companions Tom McDonnell and Kathy Gray, a Chico State University mathematics and statistics professor, waited about a week before ordering him another $900 brace, hoping the missing package would be returned.

“My poor dog,” Gray said. “He’s not like a guard dog or anything like that. He probably didn’t even bark whenever whoever stole this off the porch. He’s just a nice sweet dog.”

Posh Dog Knee Brace, the orthotic canine brace company that crafted Rummy’s device, even posted a $150 reward on Craigslist, no questions asked.

“The dog that you stole this from is 9 years old,” Posh co-owner Jim Morrison said. “It’s like stealing a cane from an old man.”

To read more on this story, click here: Doggone Thief Snatches Injured Canine’s Custom Brace from Doorstep

FOLLOW US!
/