Vacation Turns Into A Rescue Mission When Couple Sees Freezing Sea Turtles
Vacations have been few and far between in recent times, especially with the pandemic. It didn’t stop one couple from heading south from Iowa to get warmed up in Texas. Unfortunately, their month-long warm vacation was interrupted by freezing temperatures and they ended up doing something inspiring. According to KETV 7, Brenda Moran, who was visiting Texas with her husband, Craig, said it was “all hands on deck.” They were visiting South Padre Island for their month-long vacation and were going to visit Sea Turtle INC, but...
Some Farmers Brought Their Animals Indoors Due To Cold Snap
The news out of Texas was unexpected this past week. There was an emergency due to cold weather and power outages that left many people in the dark and, in some cases, struggling to survive. In fact, dozens of people are thought to have died as a result of the cold weather and power outages. As it turns out, animals also suffered as a result of the cold snap and many farmers were quick to do what they could to help them survive. That is especially true of smaller farms that don’t have the means to heat the barn, so they decided to bring...
Family Rescues Frozen Pigeon That ‘Asked For Help’
Many parts of the country were experiencing frigid weather this past week, including some areas that are accustomed to the cold. This includes Omaha, Nebraska, where Kris Phillipson saw something unusual outside of his garage. According to KETV 7, Phillipson said that a frozen pigeon was waddling up to her, and upon investigation, she could tell that the pigeon was in need of help. At one point, the bird tried to fly but it was more of a hop, and before long, the bird was face down and struggling to survive. Photo: Facebook / Nebraska Humane...
What makes a great lost and found webpage for animal shelters?
When it comes to losing or finding an animal, there’s nothing more frustrating than not knowing how to get it home quickly. An animal shelter’s website is often the first place people search, so it’s important that yours provides the correct tips and information. So, what makes a great lost and found website (or page) when it comes to pets? Michelson Found Animals has put together an easy-to-use one sheet highlighting some of the top characteristics. You can find it located on the No Place Like Home Challenge Resources page....
Rescuers Saved This Puppy & Dog From The Brink Of Death. With Your Help, We Can Change Their Lives
Long before Covid-19, there was another dangerous virus wreaking havoc in shelters across the U.S. But although we now have a vaccine for “Parvo,” this potentially fatal (and extremely contagious) illness still presents a deadly threat for puppies, especially those too young to get vaccines. That’s sadly what happened to Tumble, a Labrador puppy from Austin, Texas, who contracted parvovirus after being born outside with dogs whose owners who didn’t vaccinate their animals. “Not spaying, neutering, or vaccinating...
Crisis Care from the Eyes of a Cat Caregiver
Feb 22, 2021 On Saturday, my cat program manager reached out to our team to see who’d be interested in volunteering to stay at a hotel near APA!’s Town Lake Animal Center (TLAC) campus. There was a winter storm on its way and they needed a skeleton crew to assist with onsite cat care for a couple of days. I was off and never in my life would I turn down a free hotel stay and some OT! Being a reformed Yankee who’s no stranger to winters lasting 4+ months/year, I jumped at the chance at staying in a cushy Hyatt room to help...
Austin Pets Alive! Aims to Move 1,000 At-Risk Texas Pets to Safety
Feb 22, 2021 AUSTIN, TX — In the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri, thousands of Texas pets entered shelters. Many of these pets are now at risk of euthanasia in shelters that are already full or lack the resources to help them. Austin Pets Alive! is urgently working with dozens of shelter partners, with the goal of transporting 1,000 or more animals to safe shelters throughout the United States in the next two weeks. “We are receiving urgent pleas for help from shelters throughout Texas,” said Maddie’s® Director of...
Cat Caught Taking A Nap In The Middle Of A Japanese Zen Garden
Sometimes we all need to take some time out of our day to just relax and chill. And no one knows the benefits of self-care quite like cats. Some people might see them as lazy, but in reality, they just know when to relax and unwind. Perhaps the best example of this is the cat who decided to nap right in the middle of a Japanese zen garden. Japanese zen gardens are traditionally known to be quiet places where people can take a moment to meditate and center themselves. They often feature gravel gardens that have been raked into unique patterns...
Pregnant Rescue Dog Got Her Own Maternity Photoshoot And The Pictures Are Adorable
What would you do if you saw a dog roaming the streets without a collar? Most of us would probably try to catch it and bring it home with us in order to try and locate its owner. And that is exactly what Ryan Fant did when he encountered a collarless golden retriever in Little Rock, Arkansas. Fant was out for a walk in his local park when he spotted the pooch. The dog allowed him to approach and pet him. She even began to follow him, and that is when he decided to take the dog home with him. He cared for the lost dog, naming her Lily Mae. He...
Dog’s Incredible Nose Can Detect Scents 98 Feet Under Water
We all know that a dog’s nose is a powerful thing. That is why many law enforcement agencies will use them to sniff out a variety of things such as drugs, missing people, explosives, cadavers, etc. While most of these dogs work on land, it is possible for them to sniff out scents in water. In fact, some dogs like Fern, can detect a canister of meat that is out in a lake roughly 23 feet deep in mud and water. Fern and her handler, Neil, made a demonstration video that shows off just how accurate her sense of smell can be. Photo: YouTube...
