Couple Teaches Deaf Sheepdog Sign Language So She Can Return To The Job She Loves
Norfolk couple teaches rescued senior sheepdog sign language so she can do what she loves best – herd sheep. An eight-year-old Border collie named Peggy was surrendered to RSPCA when she lost her hearing and could no longer perform her job on the farm. The sweet girl was supposed to be temporarily fostered by animal welfare manager Chloe Shorten and her shepherd husband, Jason, until a more permanent solution was found – but Peggy quickly won their hearts. Photo: Facebook/RSPCA Mid Norfolk & North Suffolk Branch Chloe said,...
How one of our nation’s most successful foster programs is recruiting their fosters
Kansas City Pet Project has one of the largest foster programs in the nation with over 4,400 pets placed in foster homes in 2020 alone. In any given month, over 50% of their pets are being cared for in foster homes! At a time when many shelters and rescue organizations are looking for innovative ways to recruit fosters, we asked Tori Fugate, Chief Communications Officer for Kansas City Pet Project and Kelly Duer, Foster Care Specialist here at Maddie’s Fund®, to give us a peek at the techniques they’ll be discussing in...
How To Help A Dog With Separation Anxiety
Our pets are our best friends, and, in our dogs’ eyes, we are their whole world. Which is why, when owners leave, a lot of dogs develop separation anxiety. According to Medical News Today, more than 70% of dogs get separation anxiety. Pets can become anxious without their owners or in new locations or if they’ve had a traumatic event or if their owners leave them for long periods of time. Whether you’ve moved homes or your routine has changed, your dog can tell. They become nervous and frantic or act out when they’re...
Rescued Cats Defy The Odds To Escape Deadly Wildfires
Oliver is an orange tabby cat who lives in central Oregon. Or at least he did until a wildfire destroyed his former home. But when Oliver’s family fled the burning house, they couldn’t find the family cat. Oliver’s frantic owners shared his description with volunteers searching for pets in the wreckage, but weeks went by without any sign of the frightened feline. Photo: Facebook/Holiday Farm Fire As the days turned into weeks, Oliver’s family began to fear they’d never see their pet again. But then one day, a...
Our Little Farmer
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! While visiting my niece in the Midwest, her two young sons and their dog (not a dog who is good with cats) found a kitten in the thicket down the hill from the house. This is farm country – and it was right around harvest time. Nights were getting very cold and predators abounded. The kitten was small, with ribs showing, also showing some signs of fighting on his paw and tail. No...
National Park Service Reminds People Not To Use Friends As Bear Bait
It is safer to hike with a friend, most of the time. As people start to swarm parks for some fresh air and sightseeing, park rangers thought it was time to remind people of what to do if they encounter a bear. Just like previous years, National Park Service (NPS) posted a witty public safety announcement that is capturing the attention of visitors. Photo: Pixabay NPS wrote, “If a bear clacks its teeth, sticks out its lips, huffs, woofs, or slaps the ground with its paws, it is warning you that you are too close and are making it...
U.S. Plans To Suspend Import Of Dogs From Over 100 Countries, Including Rescued Dogs
On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) announced they will be issuing a temporary ban on the import of dogs from over 100 countries due to rabies concerns. The suspension, which goes into effect on July 14, will ban the import of dogs from 113 high risk countries including China, Russia, Vietnam, Columbia, Dominican Republic, and dozens more. Photo: Pexels “CDC estimates 6% of all dogs imported into the Unites States arrive from countries at high risk for dog rabies. Inadequately vaccinated dogs are not...
A Lifesaving Request from Dr. Jefferson
Jun 16, 2021 Not far from APA!, our friends at the Bastrop County Animal Shelter reached out to us for emergency help, as their shelter is facing an outbreak of distemper. All their kennels are full and the pets inside are facing euthanasia to make room for incoming pets. This news is devastating, and we want to help. The Bastrop County Animal Shelter said their greatest need is for us to help them save the lives of 20 dogs. The dogs have tested positive and may come down with signs of distemper. They need a place to stay while recovering...
Dogs Rescued From Suspected Dogfighting Ring
Dogfighting is a horrific business, but unfortunately, there are some despicable people in this world who run these secret rings. It is truly heartbreaking to see these animals suffering at the hands of these awful people, Thankfully, there are organizations working to end such horrible practices, like the Humane Society of the United States. In Gaston County, North Carolina, the Animal Rescue and Response team from the HSUS was called into a property that was supposedly running a dogfighting ring. Photo: YouTube/The Humane Society of the...
Husky And Owner Sing Duet Of ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’
Dogs are some of the best company that we can ask for. But apparently, they make pretty good karaoke partners as well. We know that there are some dogs out there that have a pretty deep appreciation of music. We’ve seen the videos of dogs who are inspired to howl along to certain songs that they seem to like. For one dog owner, Megan Vaughan, her pooch’s love for “Sweet Child O’ Mine” means that the two of them can sing along together to it. Photo: Pixabay As Megan explains to the camera, Cash loves to sit on the...
