Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online apprenticeships, Ann Dunn on the future and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Ann Dunn shares why helping is much easier than re-homingAnn Dunn has been director of Oakland Animal Services (OAS) for about 17 months now. When the opportunity to join the Human Animal Support Services presented itself, it was a no-brainer. On a recent Shelter and Rescue Support call in April, Dunn shared why OAS joined the initiative, what her biggest takeaways have been thus far and what she thinks the future holds....
Rescue Cat Helps New Fur Mom Smile As She Grieves Her Husband and Dog
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! I was going through a difficult time in my life. My husband of 50 years had died a year earlier after a several year battle with Parkinson’s. Having quit my job a couple of years before to care for him full-time, I was left alone with only our dear dog, Jack, for company. Jack was elderly, a couple of months short of 17, but he still seemed to be going strong and at his recent visit...
Rescue Dog with Harrowing Beginning Helps Bring Joy to Forever Home
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! A few years back, I was going through a very difficult time. I was praying to find joy in my life. The depression put me in a very dark place, and I just couldn’t get away from that dark cloud of depression that looked over me. We starting talking about getting a dog, and my husband thought it might be just what I needed. But at the same time, we wanted to rescue a dog. We wanted to...
6-Week-Old Puppy Abandoned In Hot Mailbox In Alabama
Otilia Gaona from Alberta, Alabama, headed out to her mailbox with her dog named Biscuit to check the mail, as they do every afternoon, but was shocked to find a puppy inside. On Wednesday, Gaona opened her mailbox and saw a pair of “sweet eyes” looking back at her. The frightened puppy was crying after being left all alone in the hot metal box. The door was latched so no air or light was getting in. Screenshot: YouTube/WKRG She quickly brought the black and tan puppy inside and offered it food and water. She told WKRG she was...
How To Take Care Of A Dog
You’ve just adopted a dog. Congratulations! In addition to gaining a loyal companion, you’ve saved a life, found a new best friend, and given a rescue dog a home. But if you’re a first-time dog owner, you might now be wondering how to care for your dog. Dogs need food, toys, treats, exercise, and a comfy place to sleep. But how many walks do you give them each day? What is crate training? What if there’s something else that you’re forgetting? Learning how to care for a dog can feel daunting for new dog owners,...
Puppy Born Without Eyes Due To “Bad Breeding Practice” Seeks Forever Home
Teacup is a happy and playful puppy who doesn’t realize she is different. She was born without eyes due to irresponsible breeding practices, but she hasn’t let that stop her for living life to the fullest. The miniature schnauzer/wheaten terrier mix weighs a mere 5 pounds and was bred to be a “toy dog”. But when her health started to fail shortly after birth the breeder surrendered her to Big Fluffy Dog Rescue, a dog rescue in Nashville, Tennessee. She arrived as a four-week-old puppy who weighed just one pound. Due to...
Cat Abandoned in a Carrier Outside in the Heat Finds New Home
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! I already had six cats, so when I saw a posting on NextDoor of a “beautiful, long-hair cat” who had a pretty tragic abandonment story, with the notation on the post, “Does anybody have room in their home or heart for this cat?” I thought to myself, “What a beautiful cat. But I’m full up.” So I replied that I had room in my heart, but not my home....
Naomi Watts Heartbroken Over Death Of Beloved Dog Bob
The hardest day in any pet owner’s life is the day we must say goodbye to our beloved friend. The following days are also hard as we mourn their loss. Actress Naomi Watts is heartbroken over the death of her 20-year-old Yorkshire terrier named Bob. She took to Instagram to pay tribute to her faithful pup. “My Darling Bob. What an honor to have had you in our lives. You’ll be living on in my heart and soul forever. Rest In Peace. 20 years of love. Godspeed! 😥💔 #legend #wingman,” she wrote. Watts said Bob...
Ann Dunn shares why helping is much easier than re-homing
Ann Dunn has been director of Oakland Animal Services (OAS) for about 17 months now. When the opportunity to join the Human Animal Support Services presented itself, it was a no-brainer. On a recent Shelter and Rescue Support call in April, Dunn shared why OAS joined the initiative, what her biggest takeaways have been thus far and what she thinks the future holds. Why join Human Animal Support Services? When she first started, the shelter was used to operating...
Caring Dog Provides Comfort and Friendship to Fellow Canines When They’re Sick
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! We had just lost a fur baby at the age of 13. A family member gave us this little ball of black and white fur to help us heal. He did more than that, always such a sweet guy. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY/ANDRE SUDHOLT I did have another dog, too, and within a couple months found out he had full blown stomach cancer. Our new boy was there for me. The sick one was beyond help when the vet found it....
