Most of us who were raised with any manners at all were taught not to laugh at those who are different. And disability is not often funny. But in this case, you can hardly keep from laughing.Monster the Cat has a vocal cord condition that makes it sound like he's singing when he yawns, and, well...it's funny! And since he's not suffering at all, you don't have to feel bad laughing. Take a look
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Zoe, the Earless Kitten
Here's a touching story with a moral lesson and a happy ending. And it's now been made into a book - one written by a young girl. Great to see such a young person sticking up for the rights of animals and actually doing something to make things better. You GO, Lexy!
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No-Kill Shelters and Animal Adoptions
Check out Jana's blog, "Writing Today's Wrongs." She blogs on all kinds of things, as she explains: "This blog is dedicated to the many moral issues in American society that need action. The main danger to the rights and lives of humans and animals is lack of general knowledge by the public! This blog will try to right the wrongs of today by giving readers factual information and weapons to fight
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Deaf Dogs from Down Under!
Here's Three Happy Heelers, a kewl blog from my friend Dooby over on the TreasureTime metal detecting forums.He and his wife have three Australian shepherds, heelers. Two of them -- Louie and Callie -- can't hear, but Dooby says that's ALL they can't do! Gus seems to be the leader of all things rompy and fun. Give 'em a visit, okay?
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Hind Over Matter: Tashi the paraplegic kitten learns to walk!
Go Tashi! Here's a hopeful tale from our own neck of the woods:RINGOES, N.J. -- A medical marvel in more ways than one, Tashi the kitten was born with a congenital spinal cord condition that paralyzed his hind legs. But Tashi, unaware of his handicap, is still making every effort to walk.Rescued from a feral cat colony in Ohio, nearly 6-month-old Tashi recently arrived at Tabby's Place, a
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Well, I'll be dogged!
Not necessarily about disabled pets, but about all kinds of dog subjects that could include such a topic is reiki practitioner Beth Lowell's blog, "My Life With Dogs." She writes about the life she shares with her dogs, Dasher and Bella, and a host of friends and neighbrs of varying species.Conversational, varied, interesting and written with a genuine voice, this dog blog is a real treat for dog
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Special Pet Space
Where your special pet is precious...Most pet owners would do just about anything for their four-legged friends. A woman in Rosharon, Texas, has helped hundreds of pet owners by developing a device that helps dogs get around. A devastating medical diagnosis for Laurie Miller's beloved dachshund, Penny, who had surgery for a ruptured disk and could no longer walk, led to she and her husband coming
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