Over 800 Manatees Have Died In Florida Over The Past 6 Months, Shattering All Records
Florida manatees are dying at an alarming rate. The previous deadliest year for manatees occurred in 2013 when 830 manatees died due to a toxic algae bloom. Sadly, that record has been shattered in just six months. 841 manatees have died along the Atlantic coast of Florida between January 1 and July 2 of this year. Photo: Pixabay Dozens more have been injured but survived thanks to local rescue groups. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced the manatee deaths have been declared an Unusual Mortality Event, which...
After Being Shot By An Angry Farmer, Dog’s Collar Saves Her Life
There are lots of good reasons why dogs should wear collars. Collars help keep dogs safe on walks. They carry dog tags and ID. Some collars carry reflective strips and GPS trackers. But one Utah dog, Coconut, has found a new and novel use for her collar. After being repeatedly shot at by an angry farmer, this lucky dog’s collar saved her life. Photo: Pixabay According to KSL-TV, Coconut’s brush with death began innocently enough when the mischievous dog and her canine brother, Axel, dug a hole under the family fence. The pair were...
Emaciated Rescue Dog Who Pulled Global Heartstrings Has Passed Away
Shelter workers at Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control aren’t strangers to animal neglect and abuse. But they were still deeply affected by the heartbreaking story of “Skinny Dog,” a young Beagle or Brittney mix dumped behind a former Target in Fort Wayne, Indiana. By the time rescuers found him, the starving dog was so weak and emaciated he couldn’t even walk. Photo: YouTube/Fort Wayne’s NBC Veterinarians raced to give the dog emergency care, and — for a while — the pup responded well to treatment....
Boy Cat Names: Ideas for Naming a Male Cat
Getting a new kitty can be exciting, but pet parents often find it hard to name a cat, especially a male cat. You want to choose the right name that fits your cat’s personality and you want to make sure the name will fit your kitty as they grow into an adult cat. Whether you decide on a playful name, an old time name or a strong name, whatever it may be make sure it’s perfect for your kitty. Photo: Adobe Stock/RedcupStudio Choose a Name Based On Your Male Cat’s Personality In the beginning, kittens are fun and playful so...
Cat Who Went to Shelter After Owner Got Sick Becomes a Determined ‘Foster Fail’
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! Poochie’s human mom was very ill, and all she wanted was for him to find a fur-ever home before she passed. I was a foster mom and got drawn in by the caption “Make her dying wish come true.” I was told Poochie had completely shut down and would not relate to anyone in the shelter. I asked if I could help and was told “come on by and meet him.” CAT. PHOTO:...
Mother of Shelter Medicine receives 2021 Avanzino Leadership Award
We’re thrilled to announce that the 2021 Avanzino Leadership Award goes to Dr. Lila Miller for her trailblazing leadership and purposeful dedication to the field of veterinary shelter medicine. Dr. Miller transformed the lives of countless pets, developing the first veterinarian-written guidelines for shelter animal care, which are now used in shelters across the country to ensure the humane treatment of shelter pets. An unassuming innovator, she’s educated a generation of students about issues...
Workers Are Not Returning To The Office Because They Would Rather Be With Their Pets
2020 was the year that many of us found ourselves working from home. Even if we never had considered doing so before, the pandemic made the decision for us. As a result of working from home, over 12 million households were reported to have adopted new pets. It was good for the humans and good for the animals, but times are changing. Now that the world is starting to slowly get back to normal and people are leaving their confinement at home, those new pet owners are having to make a choice. They were able to stay home with their animal friends...
Woman Has The Most Hilarious Experience After Picking Her Cat Up From The Groomer
I think that all of us have had the experience of getting a bad haircut. When it happens to us, it can be devastating but it doesn’t have to be quite so difficult to handle when it happens to our pet. That was clearly seen when a Reddit user picked her cat up from the groomer and couldn’t help but share the experience. When you see the picture of the feline for yourself, it will take your breath away for all the wrong reasons. Fortunately, she had a good sense of humor about the whole thing and in her words, she “can’t...
Blind Abandoned Pit Bull Is Looking For A New Family
When you are part of an animal rescue group, you never know what your day is going to hold and nobody knows this better than the animal rescuers who work with Lucky Dog Refuge. They recently found a pit bull that had been abused and was left for dead when abandoned in the woods. It seems as if the dog was on the verge of giving up because she was suffering so greatly. Stacey, one of the rescuers, took the dog back to the car by leading her along with food. Photo: YouTube/Cute Dodo She named the dog Halo. At first, the dog was skittish and...
Terrified Dog Rescued From A Ditch Loves Her New Family And Life
A little dog found shaking and terrified in a ditch got a second chance at life and she’s loving every minute of it. The poor pup had been abandoned in a ditch with nothing but a blanket. She spent the night cold, hungry, and shivering before rescuers discovered her. Diana with SpookyKittyKats in Houston, Texas rescued the little pup and named her Mica. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo At first, she was clearly terrified, but it didn’t take long before she warmed up to her savior. As soon as Diana got Mica into the car, she snuggled up...
