Man Known As ‘Pet Picasso’ Draws Photos Of Pets On Post-it Notes To Raise Money For Rescue Animals
Before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us were living regular lives. I’m sure as we rang in the 2020 new year on December 31st, we certainly could not imagine that life would be taking such a drastic turn in a matter of months. It’s not like any of us expected to be living through a global pandemic in our lifetime but we’ve all had to face changes in spite of the current events. For one California resident, Ed Attanasio, he was working as an artist-in-residence at San Jose’s Kaleid Gallery in addition to...
Kayaker Rescues Seal That Got Trapped Inside Of A Pillowcase
The world’s oceans offer so much to see. From beautiful fish and stunning coral reefs to charming marine mammals, our oceans have it all. As one kayaker was enjoying a trip along the coast of Pelican Point in Namibia, he encountered a very peculiar sight. It was an animal unlike he’s ever seen before. After observing the creature for a moment, the man realized that it was a seal trapped inside a pillowcase. The man, Naude, knew he had to help. However, every time that he tried to get close to the seal, the frightened animal would...
Stray Cat Steals The Show During A Performance By The Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra
During a performance by the Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra, one special feline decided to crash the show. Luckily for us, someone saw fit to get a video of the scene unfolding. Anyone who has a cat of their own knows how silly they can be in this regard. They love to be the center of attention and have little regard for those around them. It’s like they have a sixth sense for when we actually need to get something done and they arrive right then. That’s what seemed to happen during the performance! Right when they were...
Rescue Road Trip Turns Into An Unbreakable Bond That’s Now Raising Awareness Of Other Adoptable Pets
Brothers Henry and Elias Friedman left New York for Southern California in 2018 on a road trip that would change lives. Henry, 30, intended to drive Finn, a stray puppy rescued in Puerto Rico, to his new forever home. Elias, the 32-year-old founder of The Dogist, was tagging a long to document the trip. They never finished the trip. A few hours in, the SoCal family changed their plans and no longer wanted Finn. Thankfully, the ride gave Henry just enough time to see the puppy’s positive qualities. He adopted Finn when they returned...
Cat Trades Shelter for Adventure As He Travels Full-Time in an Airstream
This story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! Nathan was adopted from Huntsville Animal Services by a retired couple who travel across the country in their RV. The couple had been traveling with three senior cats and each had passed away over the past three years. They lost the last, Cooke,...
Kitten Won’t Let Tail Being Cut Off Stop Her From Living Happy, Healthy Life
This story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! Evie is a 3-month-old grey kitten who came to Oconee Humane Society in Seneca, South Carolina with her tail partially cut off and de-gloved so that only her muscle was showing. Her tail was very raw, painful and prone to multiple infections if left...
Miracle Kitten Defies the Odds, Survives Months of Medications and Procedures
Moxie’s story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! While the adoption of a once-homeless pet is always special, the journey to that forever home for some of the cats in our care is especially poignant. Photo: Deborah Felin-Magaldi And so it was with little Moxie — a tiny kitten with a...
Woman Throws Dog Off Motel Balcony And Is Immediately Arrested For Animal Cruelty
Volusia Sheriff’s Office was called to a Motel 6 in Daytona Beach, Florida, after a woman threatened to jump off the second floor balcony. But things quickly escalated when the woman threw her dog off the balcony instead. Motel staff informed the officers that the woman stood over the railing and threatened to jump, and then proceeded to attack one of the maids. For everyone’s safety, they called the police. When officers arrived on scene they found the woman had locked herself in her hotel room. One officer equipped with a body...
Australian Police Dog Makes Friends With Two Wild Dolphins
The internet is full of unlikely animal companions. They’re sweet and heartwarming and perfect reminders that friendship has no limitations. And one of the cutest friendships happens to be between a police dog and two dolphins. In the video, police dog Mako can be seen bonding with two very curious dolphins. The canine peers over the side of the water’s edge in order to get a better look at the two marine mammals. As enthralled as Mako is by the two dolphins, they’re equally as captivated by him. It’s impossible not to...
Taylor Swift Sent Out Christmas Cards Featuring Her Cats Dressed Up In Christmas Hats
It’s the height of the holiday season. We’re putting up our trees, baking special treats, decorating our homes, exchanging gifts in a socially distant setting, and sending out greeting cards. And like many of us ordinary folks, celebrities are also getting into the spirit of things. In fact, Taylor Swift has even roped in her adorable cats to help her celebrate the season! On Twitter, Louisville public radio DJ, Kyle Meredith, posted a very cute Christmas card that he’d received from the Grammy-winning singer. The precious...
