Guard-Dog-In-Training Caught Napping During A Staged Armed Robbery
A guard-dog-in-training failed a test after napping through a staged armed robbery. Dogs make great companions, but they also make great guard animals. Having a dog around brings an increased sense of peace, knowing they’ll likely protect you if something arises, like a robbery or attack. However, not all dogs have a natural instinct to guard and protect. A hilarious video captured the moment a guard-dog-in-training named Lucky was taking a test to see how she’d respond to a staged armed robbery. Unforntualey, she slept through...
Austin Pets Alive! Transports 70 Dogs to Sunny Florida
Mar 03, 2021 AUSTIN, TX — Austin Pets Alive! coordinated the rescue and transport of 70 dogs from across Texas, sending them to West Palm Beach on Wednesday. With help from Wings of Rescue, the dogs were flown to Florida where most will be available for adoption at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, and a few others at the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County. Shelters across Texas were left in need of help to save thousands of pets after Winter Storm Uri ravaged the state and left millions without power, heat, and/or...
Four Pounds Of Happiness
This story was originally shared TheAnimalRescueSite.GreaterGood.com. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! I have to give you some background. We had two dogs, Honey and Taco. My husband was stern on the fact that “NO MORE PETS…period!” PHOTO: PEXELS One day as I was turning a corner and I almost ran over this little mass sitting in the middle of the street. I slammed on my brakes, got out of my car expecting her to run off, she just sat there like she had been...
Investigation Launched After Disturbing Video Shows NC Police Officer Mistreating K9
A North Carolina police officer has been ‘administratively separated’ from a K9 named Zuul after a disturbing video surfaced of him mistreating the dog during training. Salisbury Police Department (SPD) is aware of the video and said they are unable to comment because it is an “ongoing personnel matter.” The alarming video was anonymously shared with a Charlotte-area TV station, FOX 46, who shared it with the public. In the video, the officer put a leash around the dog’s neck and then proceeded to lift Zuul by...
Hospital Therapy Dog & Resident Good Boy, Bob, Is Comforting Patients And Doctors In Boston
Nobody wants to stay in the hospital. But it’s especially tough to be a patient during a pandemic, when Covid-19 precautions limit visitors and human interactions. But at Tuft’s Medical Center in Boston, there’s a 4-legged employee determined to share comfort and cheer as the pandemic drags on. Between 8am and 4:30pm five days a week, a golden retriever/goldendoodle mix named Bob roams the halls looking for patients in need of a licensed therapy dog to brighten their day. Photo: Instagram/bobthedogtuftschildrens “If...
#AmplifyLifesaving for pets like Coraline
Mar 03, 2021 Coraline showed up at APA!’s doors in immense pain after being struck by a car. Originally brought to Bastrop County Animal Services following the incident, our friends at that shelter reached out for help concerning Coraline’s long list of injuries. The car that struck her caused severe pelvic and femur fractures, knocked both of her hips out of socket, and left her with several other wounds and scrapes. Our clinic team determined she would require at least one orthopedic surgery, if not multiple, and lots of ongoing...
‘Empty The Tanks’ Movement To Ban Dolphin Breeding For Water Park Entertainment Sees Major Victory In Australia
As we grow to learn more about the natural world around us, humans must engage in the uncomfortable process of soul searching. Unfortunately, the history of humans and animals has long been one of cruel exploitation, environmental damage, and general indifference. In light of this greater context, we are beginning to change the way we look at the animal world. One issue that has become more pressing over time is the treatment of dolphins and other marine life for entertainment at water parks across the world. Audiences have long delighted at...
Great White Shows Stunning Speed in ‘Fifty Yard Dash’ Drone Video
There are few animals more enigmatic than the great white shark — they refuse captivity, observation, and many forms of interaction with humans. famously villainized in films like Jaws, the species continues to be misunderstood even as their need for environmental protections grows. One way to learn more about great whites is to simply observe. And thanks to technology such as drones and high-definition video, it’s easier than ever for enthusiasts to document, and even interact with, the great white. For photographer Matt Larmand...
Adorable Video Captures The Moment 3 Aquarium Penguins Play In The Snow
Over the past few weeks, many states have experienced extreme winter storms and freezing temperatures. That was true in Missouri, where temperatures hit record lows. The state experienced power outages, heavy snowfall, and icy winds. While it was a tough storm for many residents to get through, there were some who seemed to be enjoying the cold! Penguins were caught on camera enjoying a snow day away from their aquarium, and they were too cute! Photo: Instagram/wondersofwildlife The Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium is based in Springfield,...
Man Dies After Falling Through Ice To Save His Dog From Drowning
A father died in a tragic accident rescuing his daughter’s dog from an icy pond. According to Mirror Online, 66-year-old Iain Morrell, a beloved husband and father, attempted to save his daughter’s dog, Simba, who’d fallen into a frozen pond. During the rescue, Morrell allegedly fell through the ice and into the frozen water. Tragically, Morrell didn’t survive the rescue, but he was able to save Simba. The accident occurred in Bo’Ness, Scotland. According to the Daily Record, Morrel tried to walk across the ice...
