Elephant And Little Boy Warm Hearts With Kickball Game
This story originally appeared at Shareably. Finn Johnson and his friends Hanro and Rohan van Rooyen were all young boys when they got to kick around a soccer ball with the most unlikely of opponents. Finn’s mom Fiona Ayerst is a wildlife photographer and the boys accompanied her to a game farm called Indalu near Mossel Bay on the Western Cape of South Africa. That’s where they found some ball-kicking elephants. Fierce competition Elephants aren’t the only animals on the reserve, but they are probably the only ones that know...
NY Pizzeria Features Adoptable Cats On Pizza Boxes To Help Them Find Forever Homes
Humans love pizza and cats love boxes, so what better way to help adoptable cats find homes than by placing their photos on pizza boxes? Last year, Mary Alloy owner of Just Pizza in Amherst, New York, helped shelter dogs at Niagara County SPCA find loving homes by placing their photos on pizza boxes. This year, she decided it was time to help cats and reached out to Ten Lives Club. “I’ve always helped Ten Lives Club by donating pizza to their events so when I was looking for a way to help another organization in a positive way,...
Want to place 50% or more of your pets in foster homes? Take a comprehensive approach to foster recruitment
Traditionally in many shelters, only select pets have been eligible for foster care. Those sent to foster homes have typically been neonates and pets with medical needs. Due to lack of time and the seasonal nature of pets’ births, foster recruitment at most organizations has been done on an as-needed basis. This can leave shelters and rescue organizations scrambling to recruit the fosters they need. As we move toward community-centered sheltering practices, foster caregivers are more important than ever. Placing the majority of an...
These Dogs Stole The Show At The Golden Globe Awards
Most years, celebrities and their accomplishments are highlighted during the Golden Globe Awards. But this year, adorable dogs swooped in and stole the show. After the year we had in 2020, I think it’s safe to say we could all use more dogs in 2021. While some people may be talking about the award winners, like Chad Boseman and Andra Day, we’re equally excited to talk about the pups that showed up to steal the hearts of viewers. If you watched the awards for yourself, you may have noticed some pups in the background, like Regina...
Pet Winter Safety: 9 Ways To Help Dogs & Cats Survive America’s Coldest Weather In Decades
Winter isn’t an easy season for animals, especially those who lack a forever home. But this winter has been even more challenging than most – particularly in Texas, where millions of people and animals were stranded without power or heat in the freezing cold. Now the lights are back on, but many Americans are still struggling to process our coldest winter in decades. Here are 9 simple ways to keep your pets healthy and safe until warmer weather arrives. 1. How Cold Is Too Cold For Dogs? Photo: Flickr/misuk Our pet may have fur...
Miley Cyrus Is ‘Head Over Heels In Love’ With New Rescue Pit Bull Named Angel
Miley Cyrus opens her heart and home to another pit bull two months after the death of her beloved pit mix Mary Jane. She shared the happy news on Instagram welcoming the new dog named Angel to the family. The post featured images of Angel already napping alongside Cyrus’ other rescue dogs and living up to her name. The 28-year-old songwriter quoted some lyrics from one of her songs before introducing the rescue pit bull to her fans. “I thought I lost you when you ran away to try & find me. I thought I’d never see your...
Goldfish With Buoyancy Issues Saved After Rescuers Fitted Him With A Tiny Handmade Lifejacket
One little goldfish was stuck upside-down at the bottom of her tank due to a buoyancy issue. However, her luck turned for the better when a rescue stepped in and fitted the little fish with a custom lifejacket that would allow her to swim right-side up. The goldish suffered from a condition known as swim bladder, according to the Daily Mail. The owners of the goldfish were told that the swim bladder was untreatable and the little fish would be stuck upside-down at the bottom of her tank for the rest of her life. Naturally, the goldfish owners...
Cat That Went Missing For 15 Years Is Reunited With Her Owner
After missing for 15 years, a cat has been reunited with her owner. Charles adopted Brandy when she was just 2 months old. Unfortunately, shortly after her adoption, Brandy went missing. The little cat hadn’t been seen since 2005 and Charles had long lost hope of ever seeing her again. However, 15 years after Brandy went missing Charles received the call he thought was never coming. The Los Angeles County animal shelter in Palmdale found Brandy about 30 minutes from where Charles lives. When they scanned Brandy for a microchip, they...
The Determined Kitty, Inky
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 remember getting Inky and her sister, Princess in 2008 from the humane society. I was filled with joy that we were not getting one kitten, but two! We already had two cats (Kitty and Oreo) at home so we knew how to properly care for cats. The kitties had spent their first night in my sister’s room and had spent the entire night wrestling and jumping around. Everything...
Wisconsin Hunters Kill 178 Gray Wolves In 72 Hours
It took less than 72 hours for hunters in Wisconsin to kill 178 gray wolves, animals once considered endangered. The final death toll was 59 more than the state’s target of 119. According to the Star Tribune, Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources officials announced just two days into the season that the hunt would end early because so many animals had been killed in the first two days. Hunters and trappers exceeded their target in all six of the state’s management zones by the time the season was closed. Initially,...
