COLD WEATHER BLAST – How We’re Keeping Our Pets Safe
Feb 19, 2021 Friday, 2/19 Update: For the first time in 192 hours, the temperatures in Austin have finally risen above freezing for more than an hour. Some Austinites are thawing out while others are still without power, heat, and water. Though we now have power and running water, APA!, like most of Austin, is under a boil advisory and faces a myriad of unknown plumbing and roof repairs. Even so, we know we are the only safety net that animals have right now, here in Austin and throughout much of Texas. Most urgently today, we are triaging...
Gas Leak Leads Surprised Home Owner To A Hibernating Bear Raising 3 Cubs Under His House
When a Tennessee homeowner noticed a gas leak on his property, he quickly called for repairs. But when repairmen showed up, they discovered the leak wasn’t due to the usual wear-and-tear. As repairmen investigated the cause of the rupture, they realized the basement crawl space was being used as a makeshift den by a sleeping bear family. Both the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and Appalachian Bear Rescue quickly dispatched rescuers to the scene, where they carefully removed three tiny cubs. But in the commotion, the mama...
Cruel Owner Arrested After Leaving 8 Dogs Outside For Days In Texas Cold Freeze
When an extreme cold front collapsed the electrical grid in Texas, millions of people were left without heat or power to keep them warm. But while many kind souls have stepped up to feed and clothe their neighbors, not everyone has shown such selfless concern. In Houston, authorities were forced to arrest a man who inexplicably left his 8 dogs outside to fend for themselves in the record cold. Photo: Twitter/Houston Humane Fortunately, a worried neighbor saw the dogs’ desperate plight and called the Harris County Animal Cruelty...
Over 70% Of Pet Owners Would Endanger Themselves To Save Their Dog, According To Survey
Pet owners know better than anyone how a dog can really become part of the family. Most of us would do almost anything for our furry companions, and a recent survey goes to show just that. The survey conducted by JustFoodForDogs revealed that 72% of pet owners said they would “gladly put themselves in harm’s way for their pooch.” The survey comes right before National Love Your Pet Day on February 20, and the results really do shed light on the love that pet owners have for their dogs. Photo: YouTube / JustFoodForDogs The...
Man Transports Bee Colony By Holding The Queen In His Hand
When most people think of bees, they don’t think of critters they’d want to hold or cuddle. In fact, most people probably try to keep their distance from the insects to avoid being stung. But one man in the Dominican Republic has no problem handling bees. In fact, he carried the entire colony on his bare arm! In an incredible video, a beekeeper is seen walking down the street with his arm covered in bees. The bees are peacefully clinging to him and refuse to let go. Apparently, he was holding the queen bee in his fist and the...
Homeless Woman Refuses To Leave Her Six Dogs For A Warm Bed At A Shelter
Most people would choose having a place to live over being on the streets. Being homeless is incredibly difficult and shelters are in place to help those who are struggling. But one 65-year-old woman in Mexico is choosing to live on the streets and refuses to go to a shelter. Her reasoning? She doesn’t want to leave her six dogs behind. Luz Maria Olmedo Beltran, or Chole for short, lives in a plastic trash bag in Tijuana with her six dogs. She’s been living on the streets for the past eight years. Though shelters are available to...
Rescuers Try To Save Stray German Shepherd After Temperatures Drop
Most of us with a pet dog can look over at almost any time and see them resting comfortably nearby. We do our best to keep them warm and well-fed, but not every dog has that advantage. At times, dogs may live a very difficult life and that is what was recently seen in St. Louis. A German Shepherd was found wandering the streets by Stray Rescue of St. Louis, and it was so cold outside that they were concerned he might not make it through the night. The past week has been brutal as far as temperatures in the area are concerned, and stray dogs...
Senior Rescue Dog Gets A Forever Home After A Decade In A Shelter
Life can be difficult for dogs living in a shelter, especially senior dogs or those that may have some underlying issues. At times, they may spend many years at the shelter and that was the case for one dog in Godfrey, Illinois named Wiggles. Although Wiggles was only 3 years old when she came to the shelter, she was 14 by the time she was adopted. Her life at the 5As Animal Shelter was not exactly difficult. She had a lot of attention, good food, and a backyard where she could run around. The one thing she was missing was a home. Photo:...
Kitten Gets Starbucks Whipped Cream To Celebrate Being Adopted
Meredith is the unique foster kitten that found herself experiencing some brand new circumstances recently. She’s stolen many hearts on TikTok and it’s time that you found out why. TikTok user @fosterthefurbabies posted the video, melting all of us into a puddle in the process. As it turns out, the little kitten is quite the Starbucks fan, and understandably so. When she gets the chance to taste some of the whipped cream, she goes absolutely ballistic. The little kitten has feline herpes virus and has a film covering her eyes...
Dog Perks Up From Behind The Couch The Second She Hears ‘Popcorn’
When Mom and Dad decided to settle in on the couch and watch a movie, their dog grabbed a seat in the window. This is pretty normal stuff for those who have dogs. Ruby’s their Goldendoodle and she’s quite the ham. Mom and Dad just wanted to watch their show while enjoying some popcorn. Of course, dog owners probably know how pets can be when their humans are eating snacks. As soon as Ruby heard “popcorn” she nearly gave herself whiplash. Photo: YouTube / ViralHog Photo: YouTube / ViralHog Article continues below Our...
