The Domestication of the Roof Rat

By: Lindsey Broman|In: Animal Rescue|Last Updated: November 26, 2022

There’s a new kind of pet rat: here’s how it happened

Until recently, nearly all pet rats were Norway Rats (Rattus Norvegicus.) Also known as “Fancy Rats”, these were sold in pet stores, bred by breeders and even used in research. The domestication of these fosserial (burrowing) animals was a fascinating and somewhat shocking story: National Rat Fancy Society: The Domestication of the Rat.

The blood sport of rat-baiting was an antecedent for the practice of keeping rats as pets.

The blood sport of rat-baiting was an antecedent for keeping Norway rats as pets.

Norway Rats are not the only kind of “true rat species”, but for many years they were the only one that you could get as a tame, domesticated pet. The other common rat species, arboreal Roof Rats (Rattus rattus or Black Rats), are often found near people, but were not being bred as pets. A rescued or captured Roof Rat might learn to be tame, but their offspring would not inherit

By: Lindsey Broman|In: Animal Rescue|Last Updated: November 25, 2022

Ten years ago, when our second Weimaraner Bodhi came down with a debilitating bone disease, I would have done anything to have access to a reliable, inexpensive car service we could have used to get him back and forth from our apartment to the various veterinarians’ offices we took him to. We ended up enrolling in Zip Car because it was so much trouble getting cabs and too expensive to keep calling car services.

If only SpotOn.Pet had existed back then!

SpotOn.Pet is a New York-based ride sharing service that debuted a few years back; since then, they have fine-tuned their offerings and are setting their sights on cities throughout the United States.

SpotOn.Pet’s founder Aparna Srinivasan got the idea for a ride sharing company catering to pets and their owners when she lived in Los Angeles. She had a car, but transporting her

By: Lindsey Broman|In: Animal Rescue|Last Updated: November 24, 2022

Injured City Kitten Is Now Safe in Our Hands

Terrified and hiding under a New York City bus with a severely damaged left eye, Granola barely made it out of the perilous situation he was in. Fortunately, the tiny, five-week-old kitten was found by our rescue partner, Manhattan Animal Care Center, who contacted us because they knew we would provide Granola with the care he needed.

“When Granola arrived, he was in very poor condition, weighing only 1 ½ pounds, dehydrated, with a ruptured eyeball requiring enucleation,” said Dr. Gerard Laheney, Animal League America Senior Veterinarian. It is a condition that we are experienced in treating. Dr. Laheney explained that this issue is typically caused by a simple viral infection or conjunctivitis that was left untreated. As the feline’s eyes become dry and irritated, they rub them to clean away the discharge, which causes more swelling and irritation. A vicious cycle of pain and swelling ensues. Once the eye

By: Lindsey Broman|In: Animal Rescue|Last Updated: November 23, 2022

Are German Shepherds Good With Kids? (Top Trust Tips)

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If you are on the hunt for the perfect pup to add to your growing family, then look no further than the German Shepherd Dog!

German Shepherds are great with kids and families of all sizes. This is because they are smart, trainable, loving, and active dogs.

Children are also great to have in the home with a German Shepherd for company, for play mates, and for a large pack/family structure. However, children and large dogs can seem like a worrisome combination.

There is one thing about children that is completely reliable: they are completely unpredictable around animals.

This is the number-one reason why German Shepherds are so good with kids! They have an excellent temperament that allows them to remain calm in unpredictable circumstances.

Read on to find out precisely

By: Lindsey Broman|In: Animal Rescue|Last Updated: November 22, 2022

Dogs need calcium to keep their bones healthy and strong. But how do you know if your dog is getting the right amount of calcium? And what can you give your dog to make sure he gets the calcium he needs?

In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of calcium for dogs, and provide tips on how to ensure your dog gets enough calcium in his diet. We will also recommend five of the best calcium supplements for dogs!

As we all know, calcium is essential for strong bones. But did you know that 99% of your dog’s calcium is in his bones? That means that calcium is crucial for your dog’s skeletal health. So how much calcium do dogs and puppies need?

The answer may surprise you – it depends on the dog’s age, size, and activity level. puppies, for example, need more calcium than adult dogs

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