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,...
“Pet” Tiger Cub Found Outside During Texas’ Deep Freeze Gets New Home At Wildlife Sanctuary
A catastrophic winter storm recently swept across Texas leaving millions without power amid below-freezing temperatures. Countless animals needed to be rescued from the cold, including a six-month-old “pet” tiger. Bexar County Sheriff’s Office received many calls about animals left out in the harsh conditions and urged residents to keep their pets warm by bringing them inside. “If it is too cold for you to be outside, it is probably too cold for your pets! Please bring pets indoors and keep them safe and warm,”...
COLD WEATHER BLAST – What We Need and How We Can Help
Mar 01, 2021 If you haven’t read the latest on our response, daily stories are available on our social media and here. 1. Donate to help us today as we work around the clock to protect animals affected by the unprecedented cold. 2. Donate supplies/support to help. We are currently asking for the following items and support. If you can help, please email [email protected] or come to our Town Lake shelter (1156 W Cesar Chavez). Supplies should be left in front of the Building B gate. *=priority items Supplies/support needed:–...
Rare Mekong River Irrawaddy Dolphins Are Nearly Extinct, But There Is Hope
The small freshwater Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphins are noted for their uniquely shaped round heads and short dorsal fins. They are like no other dolphin on Earth, and could soon be extinct. In fact, only about 89 of these animals remain alive, living in an 118-mile stretch of the Mekong River between Cambodia and Laos. Though their entire species is contained in a single pinpoint on a map of the world, these dolphins are still facing threats from human activity. Source: Adobe Stock/isuaneyeIrrawaddy dolphins are found in the Mekong River...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Lost and found webpage must-haves, online apprenticeships and more!
Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. A special shout-out to all of the No Place Like Home Challenge participants as we officially kick off the Challenge today! Be sure to follow #NPLHC and #GetLostPetsHome all throughout the month of March. Coming Soon! Maddie’s® University Spring Catalog: Online ApprenticeshipsWe have three brand new online apprenticeships for spring! Each apprenticeship is four weeks long and is made up of a combination of self-paced learning and four...
People Are Sharing Pictures Of Snakes Wearing Hats And It’s Too Adorable
Snakes are not inherently cuddly. In fact, there is nothing immediately charming about snakes. Perhaps it’s a lack of fur or the flicking tongue, but for the most part, snakes are a bit scary. But then you throw a hat on them and they suddenly become so endearing to look at. To be honest, going through some of the pictures on social media makes me less apprehensive about snakes – but only if they’re wearing a hat. The headwear is key because there is something so cute and charming about a snake in a hat. And below, are so...
People Are Putting Out A Separate Laptop For Their Cat To Lay On While Working From Home
Every cat owner knows there is one thing that a cat can never resist: sitting on a keyboard when you’re working. Whether you’re working on a laptop or a desktop there is something about you being hard at work that a cat cannot seem to resist. Even when you try to do it quietly and in secret, it’s like they’ve got a radar for when you’re on your computer. Photo: Wikimedia Commons And for cat owners, it can be a challenge trying to work around your adorable little feline who suddenly craves all the attention in the...
Artist Creates Comics That Accurately Depict Life With Pets
There is something quite unique about living with pets. Everyday is an adventure and a lesson in unconditional love. It can sometimes be hard to describe to non-pet owners the exact amount of joy that they bring to our lives, but there is one artist who is illustrating the adorable day-to-day moments of living with pets. Billie is an artist as well as the proud fur mama to both a cat and a dog. As an artist she uses her skills to illustrate life with her pets, and she’s complied them all into a very touching and very realistic comic...
