Dog Is Given A Forever Home After Being Found With A Jar On His Head
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes and one of the gentle giants that we have come to love so much is the great Pyrenees. Originally bred to guard livestock, they are now often a very loving and sometimes protective member of the family. Like all dogs, they also run into trouble on occasion. The Great Pyrenees Rescue Society (GPRS) reported on one of these large dogs, JJ, that was found with a jar on his head. They describe the scene: “Unwanted, left to fend for himself, skeletal thin and starving, he searched for food. In a desperate...
Community Works Together To Free An Alaskan Humpback Whale Entangled In Fishing Gear
If you’ve never had the opportunity to see humpback whales in Alaska, it really is worth putting on your bucket list. Those beautiful creatures are both graceful and powerful in ways that are unique to their species. Perhaps that is why the townspeople in Tenakee Springs, Alaska, pulled together to help a whale when they heard it asking for help. That cry for help was described as a “sad and mournful and awful sound,” according to Alaska Public Media, and they were quick to respond. When they looked for the cry they were...
Missouri’s Unanimous Vote To Allow Trophy Hunters To Kill Black Bears, Including Cubs, Has People Outraged
The four-member Missouri Department of Conservation Commission had the opportunity to preserve black bears, who are finally returning to the state, but instead voted unanimously to allow trophy hunters to kill them. This decision was not supported by most Missourians, with over 2,000 speaking out before the vote. Another 14,000 people signed a petition saying they would boycott travel to the state if the hunt was allowed. Photo: Unsplash To make matters worse, trophy hunters are allowed to kill cubs unaccompanied by their mothers. “A...
What if we called Return to Owner something else?
On a recent Community Conversations call, Return to Owner (RTO) expert, Gina Knepp, posed the question, “What if we call RTO something else?” When we make changes to the names of our organizations and programs, or shift the language that we use in messaging, there can be a transformational effect. By simply changing our own terminology, there is a potential impact on how we and our community view a topic such as Return to Owner. It’s the same reason we recommend changing a pet’s name and their...
Dog Rescued at Under Four Pounds Recuperates and is Now Thriving in New Home
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! Gizzy was rescued by New Hope Animal Rescue in March of 2020. When I first saw her on Facebook, my heart went out to her. I decided to foster her first before I adopted her. When I took Gizzy to see my veterinarian, she was severely emaciated,...
Shelter Dog Finally Adopted After Being Passed Up for More Than a Year
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! 402 days. So much happens in the span of 402 days, even in the most ordinary of times. The intensity of the sun changes, winds blow, milestones are reached. Relationships begin, relationships end, birthdays are celebrated. Time passes. While the...
Why Is My Dog So Itchy?
Are you and your dog suffering from sleepless nights due to your dog’s compulsive itching and scratching? If so, you’re not alone. Pruritus, the medical term for excessive itching, is one of the most common reasons dog owners seek veterinary care. Dogs scratch themselves for numerous reasons and not all are cause for concern. However, there are certain signs that indicate there could be a problem. Signs of skin disorders Red inflamed skinHair lossDandruffy skinScabsOpen wounds from self mutilationHot Spots If your dog is suffering...
Puppy Struck By Car And Shot Numerous Times With Shotgun Finds Forever Home
All dogs should be showered with love and cherished, but sadly this was not the case for a puppy in San Antonio, Texas. Instead of playing with toys and exploring the world, Tammi, a 8-month-old retriever, was subjected to extreme violence and abuse. She arrived at San Antonio Humane Society (SAHS) in pain and in desperate need of help. Photo: Facebook/San Antonio Humane Society Her sad eyes gave a glimpse into the pain she endured at the hands of cruel individuals, but she didn’t allow it to break her sweet spirit. She was obviously...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Foster to adopt programs, monthly data collection and more!
Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Why these Pet Foster Stimulus Grant recipients implemented a foster to adopt programWhen some of our Pet Foster Stimulus Grant recipients saw how many foster families ended up adopting their foster pets, it sparked them to revisit a concept that they hadn’t previously considered – a foster to adopt program. “We typically just wanted to adopt straight out of the shelter,” said Kelly Mitchell, Senior Director...
Cat Who Spent More Than 24 Hours in a Sewer is Saved in Nail-Biting Rescue
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! Today Deidre is safe and loved. She claimed the heart of the wonderful family that reached out to us to save her and this story turned out to be the happiest adoption ever! Deidre had fallen into a sewer and was fighting for her life for over 24...
