10 Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2020
A lot of things changed in 2020, but one thing remained the same – Americans love Labrador retrievers. American Kennel Club just released their list of most popular dog breeds of 2020 based on registration statistics. The Labrador retriever was named top dog for the 30th consecutive year! But for the first time, the French bulldog climbed its way to number 2. Photo: Pexels While some breeds gained in popularity, others declined. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi was knocked down to 11th spot by the Dachshund who took 10th. Rescued is our...
Community Centered Animal Support Takes Center Stage
Mar 18, 2021 It’s been over a decade since we started the APA! Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender Program (PASS). We began this initiative because we recognized that Austin pet owners were often faced with the terrible choice to give up their pets due to housing issues, life crises, pet medical problems the owner couldn’t afford to treat, and other human problems. The vast majority of these caregivers loved their pets like family, but their only choice at the time was to surrender the pet to the Austin city shelter....
Did You Know You Could be Arrested for Saving a Dog?
If you saw a dog in a hot car, what would you do? If you would have rescued it, there’s a chance you could be arrested for your good deed. That’s what happened to Michael Hammons, a Desert Storm veteran who spotted a Yorkshire terrier trapped in a hot car. The dog was panting and no hot water had been left for it. After calling law enforcement took too long to respond, Hammons took matters into his own hands. “I’ve got PTSD, and I’ve seen enough death and destruction,” Hammons told 11Alive, noting his...
Tune in for a Return to Home town hall TONIGHT!
We are halfway through the No Place Like Home Challenge and Best Friends Animal Society is going to check in with several participants of the Challenge tonight. Register now for the town hall this evening at 6:00pm EST. Even if you are not participating in the Challenge, anyone can benefit from attending. Let’s Get Them Home: Part 2 will discuss the evolutions and realizations that this panel of animal welfare leaders have discovered by taking a fresh look at their Return to Home policies. What’s worked for them? What...
Woman Asks Internet If She’s Liable For ‘Army Of Crows’ She Created Attacking Neighbor
This story originally appeared at Shareably. Crows are often associated with negative connotations like crop stealing, bad omens, and disease. But these birds are in fact one of the most intelligent creatures that might even have a bigger brain than you, figuratively speaking, of course. They’re not just intelligent, they’re super resourceful. An Oregon woman decided to feed and befriended her local murder of crows and what happens next was something she wasn’t prepared for. Photo: Pexels This woman wanted to test out a...
TikTok Users Are Feeding Chicken Wings Covered In Hot Sauce To Their Dogs In Dangerous Challenge
Anyone who has ever eaten hot sauce knows the uncomfortable burn it can cause and is something you should never feed to your pets. Sadly, some TikTok users are giving their dogs chicken wings covered in hot sauce just to see their dog’s reaction. The new dog challenge/trend is dangerous because of the hot sauce and cooked bones in chicken wings. Both can be deadly. Photo: Pixabay “Cooked chicken bones can break and splinter, which can cause your dog to choke and can also puncture the gastrointestinal tract, or get caught in his...
Without These Rules In The Endangered Species Act, A Million Species Could Be In Danger
The US Endangered Species Act (ESA) is the United States’ most effective law to protect at-risk species from extinction, having done so for 99% of species ever listed. Passed with bipartisan support in 1973, the law allows individuals and organizations to petition to have a species listed as endangered or threatened. According to World Wildlife Fund, these petitions undergo rigorous scientific evaluation and public review before a final decision is made on whether a species should be protected. The ESA requires protection for critical...
Two Men Continue To Care For Everyone’s Pets 10 Years After The Fukushima Disaster
It’s hard to believe that 10 years have passed since the tsunami swept the Japanese coast. It took many lives and destroyed homes and businesses, including damaging the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Because of what happened to the nuclear plant, 160,000 people were displaced without any time to prepare. Out of the tens of thousands of people who were displaced because of Fukushima, many ran without taking anything but the clothes on their backs. Unfortunately, they also left animals behind. Although many people ran as a result of the...
100 Dogs Are Given A Second Chance After Being Rescued From A Puppy Mill
Most people recognize that puppy mills treat animals very poorly and they have earned the reputation they deserve. At the same time, however, many people and even pet stores continue to purchase puppies from those puppy mills, fueling the need and the desire to keep them running. Many rescues have stepped up to the plate to help animals that are living inside of those deplorable conditions, including one in Louisiana. Megan Winters is the shelter manager at Harbor Humane Society, and they shared on Facebook how they rescued dozens of dogs...
Australia Deployed Sheepdogs To Save A Penguin Colony
We have become far too familiar with animals disappearing, or at the very least, being put on the endangered species list. Some of those animals disappear from the scene without much attention but some little penguins are getting the attention that they need. Before the turn-of-the-century, thousands of little penguins called Middle Island home. By the time 2000 came around, half of them were gone and only four penguins were left by 2005. Unfortunately, those penguins had no defense against the European red fox, a species that was introduced...
