Woman Wakes Up Every Morning to Feed Wild Foxes
When company shows up at your house in the morning, it is the polite thing to do would be to offer them some breakfast. Many people say that breakfast is the best meal of the day, and Sharon Hughes knows this very well. 56-year-old Hughes has been feeding a family that stops by her home every morning in South Lancashire. It isn’t human friends that are coming by, however; it is a family of foxes. Photos: TikTok / Shazzababie These foxes have been showing up at her home for more than 25 years. She even says that she remembers feeding...
Bunny and Ferret BFFs Don’t Know That ‘They’re Not Supposed to Get Along’
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! No bunny else can say they are bonded with a ferret! Twinkie, my bunny, and his brother from another, Svengoolie aka “Goo,” have been together for the past five years. PHOTO: SUSIE HAY I’m pretty sure Twinkie thinks that Goo is just a funny looking bun. And Goo seems clueless, as well. They groom...
Cat with Star Wars-Themed Name is Asking People to Use The Force to Get Him Adopted
This story was submitted by our shelter friend The Cat House on the Kings. The Cat House on the Kings saves pets’ lives in the Fresno County, California area, and the Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here! May the force be with Grogu and all who read his story! He needs the magic of the energy between all things to help him find his adopter! All of his Alliance siblings have been adopted, leaving him the last rebel searching. PHOTO: THE CAT HOUSE ON THE KINGS He has been through...
Rabbit Rescue Saves 19 Bunnies That Were Released In Florida Neighborhood
Rabbits have been taking over a Florida neighborhood, and volunteers with a rabbit rescue are finally stepping up to help! According to NPR, a resident released lionhead rabbits in their backyard around two years. Since that time, the rabbits bred like – well – rabbits! And rumors have it there are at least 80+ lionhead rabbits running rampant now, though the exact number is hard to know for sure. Photo: Pexels/lil artsy Attempts to rescue the bunnies from the Jenada Isle neighborhood were met with hostility in the past, as local...
Rambunctious Tuxedo Kitty Can’t Understand Why No One’s Adopted Him Yet
Cats make excellent companion animals. Unless they fall seriously ill, they’re not overly expensive to keep as pets, either, and they can be just as affectionate and expressive as dogs — well, some of them can be. Yes, they’re known for their independence and sometimes even ‘tude, but others are downright clingy, following their people everywhere, including the bathroom. Photo: SACatRescue And then there’s 3-year-old Oliver who conveniently falls somewhere in between. Currently being fostered in southern Arizona,...
Assateague Wild Horse Herd Definitively Proven to Be of Spanish Decent
For hundreds of years, wild horses have roamed across the barrier island of Assateague off the coast of Maryland and Virginia, but there’s always been a bit of a mystery as to how they actually wound up there. Last year, a study using ancient DNA extracted from a 16th-century equine molar lent some credence to local folklore circulating (nearly as long as the horses’ residency) that they were marooned there following a Spanish shipwreck sometime in the 1500s. It all started when Nicolas Delsol, a postdoctoral researcher at the...
Annual Veterinary Conference Morphs into Free Clinic for Pets of Denver’s Homeless Population
You likely have a pretty darn good soul to become a veterinarian — at the very least, you have to love animals. That was obvious at this year’s annual convention for the American Veterinary Medical Association when it was turned into a medical drive for the pets of Denver’s homeless population. Conducted in partnership with the city’s Street Dog Coalition (SDC) and several corporate sponsors, the 2023 event allowed citizens to bring in animals to receive free health checks, vaccinations, and needed supplies to take...
Sweet Dog Holds Perfectly Still and Lets Kitten Boop His Nose Repeatedly
Tiny kittens are absolutely irresistible, especially when they’re as fluffy and smol as this one. There’s definitely a reason humans love them so much. Seriously, who could resist giving a kitten precisely what it wants, even if it puts your personal comfort at stake? Photo: Facebook/Flawfycats Of course, dogs and other animals often feel differently about kittens than humans do. After all, they don’t generally get a say in whether a kitten joins their home, and it’s easy for them to wonder what’s going on and...
Immunity and Homeopathy in Dogs – Focus on Nosodes
Homeopathic nosodes are a potent, safe and effective way to help dogs build specific immunity to many major diseases, without the risks and side effects caused by vaccines. Immunity is a hot topic in today’s world, both for ourselves and our dogs. Homeopathic nosodes are a great way to build solid protection against disease. While nosodes can be a confusing topic, knowing something about this wonderful type of homeopathic medicine is well worth the effort. Let’s take a look at what nosodes are, and how they can be used to help...
After Woman Loses Her Best Friend to Cancer, New Kitten Helps Her Through Her Grief
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! In October, I lost my best friend to cancer. Her sister ended up fostering a bunch of kittens for our shelter because they were overflowing. PHOTO: AMBIA ABRAHAM Once I saw his perfect little orange face, there was no way I could say no. I really wish my friend could see how happy we are together, and she...
