See How These Food Banks Are Putting Your Feed Thy Neighbor Contributions to Good Use
One out of every four American children is currently struggling with food insecurity. During the pandemic, job losses and other financial tragedies have caused thousands of families not to be able to afford food, many for the first time. The burden on food banks and pantries has been increasing quickly. These organizations are straining under the extra pressure of the increased food insecurity among Americans this year while, at the same time, there has been a decline in donations for such causes. They need our support more than ever before....
The Day Zoe Saved Me
I was a property manager for a company that would send me to different locations they owned to “clean up” when they were having problems. In other words, get out the riff-raff, drugs, etc. The company sent me to a mobile home community that was in pretty bad shape. I immediately went to work cleaning up which involved quite a few evictions. I had succeeded in evicting one such problem tenant but when they left they intentionally caught their mobile home on fire. PHOTO: FLICKR.COM/sf-dvs When the fireman came to put out the fire,...
A Purr Saves A Life
In August 2009, I saw a tiny, injured kitten where I work. One leg was very swollen and she smelled of the dumpster she lived near. Little did I know, the smell was from more than the dumpster. But when I picked up this tiny, colorful bag of skin and bones, she was purring like mad. I couldn’t leave her to die. PHOTO: Amy B. When I left work, I had a little box holding a tiny kitten sitting up and looking around at her world. Off to the vet to find the one pound, six week old kitten had a dislocated elbow that was terribly infected. The...
Dog Wants His Dad’s Attention, So He Makes His Own Megaphone
This story originally appeared at Shareably. There’s no denying the fact that dogs have a great life. They’re pampered with food, walks, and attention on a daily basis, and pretty much every human thinks that they’re the most adorable thing on the planet. Dogs are well aware of this unconditional love that humans have for them, and they will do just about anything to get the attention of their owners. To a dog, attention and affection are two of the most important things. So when one dog’s dad wasn’t paying him...
Join CARE for a webinar series celebrating Black History Month
All this month, Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) is hosting weekly talks with a panel of African American professionals where they will discuss the issues they face inside and outside of the animal welfare industry. This week Logan Ryan, founder and CEO of Ryan Animal Rescue Foundation and New York Giants Cornerback, and Akisha Townsend Eaton, Senior Pro Bono Manager at the Animal Legal Defense Fund, will speak about Diverse Workforce Creates Unique Solutions on Thursday, February 11 from 7 to 8...
Rescue Puppy Named ‘Chunky Monkey’ Goes Viral For Falling Asleep During The Puppy Bowl
For many, “the big game” is synonymous with the Super Bowl. But to millions of us dog lovers, it’s all about the Puppy Bowl! This year’s Puppy Bowl XVII had plenty to offer: Hosted by Martha Stuart and Snoop Dogg, the event followed 70 adoptable puppies as they participated by playing tug, chasing each other, and gradually nudging the ball towards the end zone. Their teams, Team Fluff and Team Ruff, lit up the scoreboard, but it wasn’t all about the points and plays: One pup was able to steal the show without so...
Island Community Comes Together To Find Deaf Senior Dog That Had Gone Missing
Sage is a 14-year-old golden retriever who is beloved by all. When he went missing from his home in Lopez Island, Washington back in January, his owner was distraught. Jane Albrecht, Sage’s owner, took to Facebook to share the news. Time was of the essence to find him as Sage has special needs. In her post, she wrote, “LOST DOG!! My Golden Retriever Sage is missing! He became disoriented after a seizure Friday night and disappeared from our home near Richardson on the south end of Lopez. He is a friendly 14-year-old Golden in good...
Louis the Abandoned Runt
My mom’s friend mentioned there was a group of feral cats running through her neighborhood and one of the cats had a runt in her litter that she abandoned. The runt was being abused by other cats and even a few cruel neighbors in the neighborhood. PHOTO: Anonymous When my mom and her friend found him he was weak, dehydrated, and malnourished. He was covered in fleas and gnat eggs and had an open wound on his neck. Some of the neighbors guessed the gnats had gotten under its skin and there was talk among them trying to figure out a cheap...
Golden Retriever Lost In Snowy Wicklow Mountains For Two Weeks Is Rescued By Hikers
A family in Ireland experienced a miracle when their dog missing for two weeks in Wicklow Mountains National Park was found alive by hikers. Erina O’Shea Goetelen and her family headed to the mountains for a hike with their two dogs, Harley and Neesha. “They were let off the leash so they could have a bit of freedom, roll around in the snow and explore. They were heading back down, and they said they should put them back on the lead. But a deer popped out and the two of them [DOGS] bolted after the deer,” she told East Coast...
Thousands Sign Petition To Save Steer That Escaped Slaughterhouse And Is On The Loose In Rhode Island
Local police and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are working together to try and catch a steer running for his life after escaping slaughter. The roughly 1,500-pound steer escaped on Thursday from a slaughterhouse and is still on the loose in Johnston, Rhode Island. The large animal has been spotted wandering the streets, but continues to evade capture. He was last seen entering a wooded area where police lost sight of him as they waited for proper transportation. Johnston police urge residents to keep their distance...
