Longtime Husky Foster Wins Storytelling Contest and Donates Her Winnings to Shelter
In June, we announced the winners of The Miles of Smiles Photo & Story Challenge, which asked for stories and pictures of pets who make their owners smile. Three winning submissions took home a $500 prize, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. One winner, Meghan Regent, decided to take her share of the prize and donate it to her supported shelter, too. Thanks to her, Texas Husky Rescue got a total of $2,500 to further their mission. Here’s the story behind Meghan’s involvement with the shelter, as...
Black Cat Who Ended Up at Shelter Multiple Times Finally Gets a Lucky Break
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! After my SpitFire passed away on October 17th, 2014, just two weeks short of her 18th birthday (on Halloween), I was bound and determined to rescue another black kitty. So I went on the net looking for one. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY/XICLOGRAPHY When I found Shadow (she was named Dora at the shelter), I called Tri-County Shelter in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and they told me she was still there. The...
Police Save Dog From Hot Car After Owner Is Killed In Tragic Shooting
When a verbal altercation escalated to gunfire outside a Walmart in Springfield, Missouri, the incident initially looked like America’s latest example of senseless gun violence. But in the wake of the shooting, the scene took an even more tragic turn. Not only was a 33-year-old man needlessly killed, the victim’s dog, Zeke, was left waiting in a hot car for his human to return. Photo: Facebook/Springfield, MO Police Department According to the Springfield Police Department, officers were alerted to the victim’s dog well...
Blue-Eyed Dog With Heartbreaking Backstory Goes Viral On TikTok
Daphne is a sweet and loving Boston Terrier. But one thing makes Daphne a little bit different from other Bostons. This plucky pup has two blue eyes, setting her apart from most examples of her breed. But Daphne is still a cute and healthy dog, according to her owner, @tessvetnurse, who posts videos of the expressive pup on TikTok. One of those clips went viral after Daphne’s owner shared the dog’s heartbreaking adoption story. Screenshot: TikTok/tessvetnurse According to Daphne’s owner, nobody wanted to adopt the blue-eyed...
Former Bait Dog Adopted By Firefighter Who Saved Her Life
Firefighters are known for their brave deeds, particularly when it comes to rescuing people and pets from fires. So when a bystander found a severely injured pit bull one night, he wrapped the dog in a towel and raced her to the nearest fire station. The dog was in bad shape, but he knew the firefighters would help. “He had Charlie wrapped in a towel and she was real bloody,” Ladder 10 Firefighter Joe Pedrick told Fox 28 Philadelphia. Pedrick and his crew did their best to clean the dog’s wounds, then rushed her to an animal...
Woman Turns a Cat Who Was ‘Too Wild to Be Socialized’ Into a Love Bug
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! The year was 2005. One day, there was an all-black cat at my back door meowing. While he didn’t look hungry, I fed him anyway. Meanwhile, I already had three cats of my own. As I was putting the food out for this all black cat, I hear another cat crying under my car. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY/BIRGL I look to see the cutest little orange and white cat, so I fed him too. However, this...
8 Ways To Observe National Pet Fire Safety Day On July 15
An estimated 500,000 pets are affected by house fires each year. Nearly 40,000 of those animals will die from their injuries. National Pet Fire Safety Day–observed on July 15 every year–was founded to keep your pet from becoming one of these tragic statistics. Photo: Pixabay “One of the hallmarks of responsible dog ownership is keeping pets safe and planning for unexpected emergencies, including house fires,” said Lisa Peterson, a spokesperson from the American Kennel Club, which co-founded National Pet Fire Safety Day...
Apply now for an online apprenticeship!
Are you looking to acquire some new skills this summer? We have six online apprenticeships that will suit anyone’s needs! The application period for these apprenticeships ends tomorrow, Friday, July 16. Seats are limited, so don’t miss out! Whether lost pets are your passion, fostering gets you excited or shelter clinic management is your thing, we think just about anyone can benefit from these online apprenticeships. Each apprenticeship is four weeks long and is made up of a combination of self-paced...
Microsoft’s New AI-Powered Tool Can Identify Dog’s Breed From A Photo
What makes dogs so lovable? That question, of course, has hundreds of answers! But for many, at least part of pups’ appeal lies in their beautiful and expressive faces. You can learn so much just from looking into their eyes. Knowing this, the software wizards at Microsoft have cooked up a new tool that trains AI and facial recognition technology to examine photos of dogs and take its best guess as to their breed, temperament, and more! The tool, part of Microsoft’s Bing search engine, goes by the name “What breed is that...
Miami Condo Rescuers Get A Helping Paw From Some Comfort Dogs
The collapse of the condo in Miami captured the world’s attention. It also brought out the best in many people, who did their part to ensure that the rescue efforts kept going. As you can imagine, it was a very stressful situation for those rescuers, so nine golden retrievers came in to lend a helping hand. Those Golden retrievers were brought from out of state to help those who were on scene as first responders. The Miami Surfside Condo collapse had certainly taken a toll, but the dogs were there to help. Photo: Wikimedia Commons...
