They’ve Served as Advisors to Winston Churchill, and Other Fun Facts About Ginger Cats
They’re furry, they’re friendly, they’re a little goofy, and they may even like lasagna, according to classic comic strips. Ginger cats are something special, so of course they have their own holiday. Ginger Cat Appreciation Day is September 1. Let’s mark the occasion by learning some fun facts about these cuddly felines! They Come in a Variety of Flavors PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / OLHA All ginger cats are tabbies, and their coats can follow several different patterns. That includes the mackerel pattern, with narrow stripes...
Chance for You to Vote in “People Magazine’s” 2023 World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest
If you love rescue pets as much as we do, you might be excited at the prospect of voting for the cutest pooch among 10 finalists for this year’s People’s World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest Presented by the Pedigree brand. That’s right, 10 adopted dogs are competing for the crown, and you get to put your two cents in by voting for your favorite. The 10 finalists were chosen from literally thousands of entries, so you know it must have been tough whittling them down to just 10. Photo: Pixabay/carah_ Rescue Dogs Rock As...
“Most Dangerous Jobs” List Has an Unexpected 1st Place Winner You Likely Wouldn’t Have Guessed
According to recent data, the 10 most dangerous jobs in America have an interesting winner. Law firms are frequently behind statistical studies, whether they’re commissioned or assembled using data from their own legal experiences and insights. In this case, research performed by personal injury lawyers at JohnFitch.com analyzed the number of non-fatal injuries in every industry per 200 million hours worked (or 100,000 full-time workers at 40 hours per week, 50 weeks per year). The more injuries per time worked, the more dangerous those...
San Diego Humane Society Second Recipient Of $10,000 Surprise Check And Pet Supplies
We did it, again! Thanks to your generous support and daily clicks, The Animal Rescue Site and Greater Good Charities surprised another overcrowded shelter with a large check and much-needed pet supplies in celebration of NBCUniversal Local’s 9th Annual Clear The Shelters campaign. It was met with endless tail wagging, puppy kisses, and smiles. Photo: Greater Good Charities Shelters across the country are over capacity and really need adopters to come forward. San Diego Humane Society is one of the 1,400 shelters participating in the...
Baby Gorilla Abandoned at Birth Beats the Odds with the Help of a Dedicated Caregiver
An adorably sweet baby gorilla born at the Mogo Wildlife Park in Australia had a rough time of it initially, but the little one has officially turned yet another corner on their road to growing up big and strong someday. The baby, named Kaius, was born at the wildlife park last October to first-time mommy and daddy, 10-year-old mother Kipensi, and 17-year-old father Kisane. Shortly after giving birth, Kisane reportedly removed Kaius from his mother’s arms and refused to give him back. Photo: YouTube/7News Australia Australia Wildlife...
Looking for a Rescue Dog? Here’s How to Avoid Scams
Scammers seem to have infiltrated almost every area of modern life, and sadly, some are even posing as dog rescues. Here are seven ways to avoid being scammed when adopting a rescue dog. Scams are commonplace nowadays. From weird text messages to phony demands for account information, we’ve learned to just press “delete”. But when scammers pose as dog rescues, it’s easy to fall into their trap, especially if they’ve posted an adorable dog photo accompanied by a heartbreaking story. It’s a ploy to tug at...
Three Feral Cat Brothers Were Captured for a TNR, One Was a Little “Different”
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! We have a colony of feral cats in our neighborhood. I feed them, provide shelter in the winter, and do my best to trap, spay, or neuter and release them. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MARIA About three years ago, the very fertile momma cat had a litter of three very cute babies. I was eventually able to trap all three baby boy cats. The first two were pretty typical ferals. The third was a little...
Insanely Cute Senior Dog, Mavis, Needs the Public’s Help in Securing a Forever Home
Meet Mavis, an adorable Cairn Terrier mix who is currently in the care of Cherished Tails Senior Sanctuary in Marana, Arizona. Mavis came to them by way of the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. She reportedly had a tough time in the shelter but has settled well into her foster home. Described as affectionate, gentle, quiet, dignified, a couch potato, and friendly, she is very sweet and loving and likes to cuddle and sleep with her humans. Cherished Tails noted she learned how to use the doggy door very quickly, so it’s likely she had...
@FlyWithKay Fundraiser Aims to Raise $50,000 for Pilots to the Rescue
With a start date of Saturday, August 19, running through September 30, 2023, pilot and social media personality Kay Hall of @FlyWithKay began a well-deserved fundraising campaign across her social media channels to benefit the rescue group and charitable organization known as Pilots to the Rescue. To date, they’ve flown more than 2,000 animals to brighter futures! Photo: FlyWithKay Hall, who has 2.3 million followers, is using her various platforms to raise cash and awareness for the volunteer-driven group that flies at-risk shelter...
Vet Advises Pet & Livestock Owners to Be Better Prepared for Evacuations
Living in areas prone to natural disasters can be tough, and if you have pets or livestock, it can get complicated in a hurry. Just ask anyone who lives in a region surrounded by thick forests or even in the Southern U.S., where hurricanes are a near-constant threat from late spring to the first week of December. Even floods from heavy rains can have devastating effects. Photo: Pexels/David Peinado If you have to make a run for it, what do you do with your furry, fuzzy, or feathered friends? If they’re small enough, you obviously take...
