Pledge to Keep Your Pets Safe During Fireworks and Summer Holidays
The Fourth of July stands for independence for all Americans, and there is no shortage of ways to celebrate. From small backyard cookouts, to neighborhood block parties, to fireworks at night, the Fourth is one of the biggest summer events in North America For pets, however, this holiday takes on a much different tone. As Purina reports, more pets run away on the Fourth of July than any other day of the year. More pets run away on the Fourth of July than any other day of the year. An estimated one-fifth of pet disappearances are due to very...
4 Ways To Make A Dog Memorial Garden
There are many ways to memorialize pets who pass on. Some people host a memorial service. Others plant a tree or write an obituary. Still more choose to create a memorial garden, which is a moving way to remember your pet — and honor the dog who loved to play outside. Follow these simple tips to create your own memorial garden for dogs who’ve crossed the Rainbow Bridge. 1. Mark The Perfect Spot Photo: The Animal Rescue Site Store The first step to making a memorial garden is to pick the perfect spot. Did your dog lounge in a sunny...
131 Pilot Whales Slaughtered In One Day During “Barbaric” Tradition On Faroe Islands
The sea around the Faroe Islands is stained red (once again) from the blood of hundreds of slaughtered whales as a tradition known as “Grindadrap” begins. The tradition dates back centuries when Viking ancestors killed whales as a way to feed the people, but that is not the case today. Many animal activists claim it is a barbaric tradition that has no place in our modern world. Photo: Pixabay Save The Reef said, ‘On average, 800 cetaceans are killed each year in the Faroe Islands in the name of “tradition”...
Why Are Dogs Afraid Of Fireworks? 5 Ways You Can Help Your Scared, Furry Friend
The fourth of July can be an exciting time in our country. Families gather for barbeques, beach days, and celebrations — typically capping off the night of fun with a fireworks show. However, if you’re a pet owner you may know the added level of fear associated with July 4th. The booming, sometimes unceasing noise of fireworks sends many pets into a panic, leaving them stressed and trembling. Unfortunately, as much as we may want to protect our pets, we can’t control or prevent others from setting off fireworks. So, in order...
People Are Riding And Feeding Friendly Dolphin Off Texas Coast, Putting Its Life At Risk
Thousands of dolphins are killed every year due to boat strikes, becoming entangled in fishing gear, and countless other human actions. The only way wild animals can stay “wild” is if humans keep their distance. When animals become reliant on people for food and are not afraid to approach them, it becomes dangerous for both the animal and people. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) biologists are concerned for the health and well-being of a friendly dolphin off the coast of North Padre Island in Texas. Photo:...
Human Animal Support Services in the news a year later
It’s been about a year since the Human Animal Support Services initiative officially launched. Based on the work of the amazing communities involved and the press that continues, we look forward to what the next year has in store! Below are just a handful of recent press articles from communities around the country, all working to reform the old animal sheltering model and to keep people and pets together. Animal Services achieves ‘top’ statusPasco County Animal Services (PCAS) has been recognized for...
Husky Reunited With Owner After Being Kidnapped Months Before
Snow is an adorable little husky pup living in Florida. Unfortunately, she spent two months away from her owner after she fell victim to a dognapping. It was a traumatic ordeal, but the moment that Snow saw her owner again, she was purely elated to be back home. It was as if she’d never been dognapped in the first place. Photo: Facebook/Miami-Dade Police Department As Sergeant Grisell Fernandez of the Miami-Dade Police Department shared with The Dodo, Snow’s disappearance is still under investigation. However, it was quite...
Dog Seen Attached To The Outside Of An RV During Scorching Heat Wave
Heather Peters was out and about when she saw an RV. While that’s not unusual in and of itself, what was attached to the outside of the RV was horrible. The driver had attached a dog crate to the rear of his RV and put his dog inside of it for the drive. Not only was the dog at high risk of injury and death from a fender-bender, but the scorching hot weather threatened heat stroke. Photos of the animal and RV spotted in Abbotsford, British Columbia were posted on social media for others to see, and Heather encouraged everyone to report...
Sneaky Dog Steals Half A Pizza While No One’s Watching
Dogs are some of the most intelligent creatures walking this planet. In fact, it sometimes feels like they play dumb to try and get one over on us. If your dog is anything like ours, they are definitely the type to try and underplay their intelligence for reasons like this one. When our dogs get hungry, it is like their sneaky side activates even more, and that seems to be what happened with one dog at an outdoor concert. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog “We were sitting watching the bands play on stage when we saw a dog come up to sniff the...
Policeman Rescues Dog Tied To A Mile Marker
For those of us who have a love of dogs and perhaps even have a dog in our home, there are stories that sometimes break our hearts. Perhaps that is where this story was going, but it ended on a very positive note. It happened in Greenport when a police officer saw a little dog tied to a mile marker. That dog, who is now known as Fern, had been abandoned but she is now living in a forever home with her rescuer. According to a Facebook post shared by the North Fork Animal Welfare League, “officer Crosser and his wife have officially...
