Return Rates of Shelter Dogs Plunge When Training is Provided with Adoptions
With overcrowding reaching critical levels at shelters and rescues across the country, those in charge of running them have had to get creative in their rehoming efforts. So, how does one entice the public into bringing home a new furbaby? Some have tried offering extended veterinary care for senior animals or those with health issues. Others are offering assistance with food and pet supplies. These are marvelous ideas, but they don’t directly address all of the reasons people are either hesitant to adopt or high return rates. Photo:...
What to Do When You Encounter Wildlife: A Guide to Responsible Intervention
Encountering wildlife in unexpected and perilous situations can be a heart-wrenching experience. While some animals are well-equipped to navigate various environments, others might find themselves in dangerous predicaments, often due to human-made structures and landscapes. One recent incident that gained attention involved the heroic rescue of a drowning owl from a backyard pool in Long Island’s Commack. As this encounter revealed, it is important to understand how to respond when wildlife is in danger and how to offer assistance...
From Pup to Hero: K9 Gus’ Inspiring Tale of Compassion and Resilience
In the bustling city of Indianapolis, where sirens and busy streets often define the landscape, a heartwarming addition to the police force is quietly making waves. Meet K9 Gus, a 10-month-old Australian mini labradoodle, who has embarked on a remarkable journey as the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s (IMPD) newest therapy dog. As Fox 59 reports, Gus isn’t just a cute face with a wagging tail; he’s a beacon of hope, comfort, and healing for both officers and the community he serves. A Pawsitive Addition to the...
Training and Behavior Tips for Foster Dogs
If you’re becoming a foster “parent” for a shelter or rescue dog, know that training is part of the package. Following these training and behavior tips for foster dogs results in a better-adjusted canine that’s more adoptable and has a higher chance of finding a forever home. Fostering a shelter or rescue dog is one of the most rewarding things you can do. It’s also a responsibility, because you’re acting as the transition point between the shelter environment and the dog’s forever home. Training is...
Does your animal organization need more foster caregivers? These 6 questions can help
Having trouble finding foster caregivers? These six questions can help guide you toward a successful strategy. 1. Is it easy to become a foster caregiver at your rescue organization?Research shows that the organizations with the biggest foster programs have quick and easy onboarding processes. Organizations that require things like home, landlord and veterinarian checks are correlated with significantly smaller programs. Becky Costner, Executive Director of Let Love Live, a foster-based rescue organization in Minnesota, tells us...
Bernese Mountain Dog Is Too Excited To Greet His Favorite Human
A Bernese Mountain Dog named Bernie is winning hearts of people around the world thanks to his adorable TikTok presence. Recently, his owner shared a video of the dog greeting one of his favorite humans, and it’s too cute! Photo: TikTok/@bigmacbernie In the clip, you can see 4-year-old Bernie happily walking on a leash. But when he notices someone up ahead, he picks up his pace. Eventually, the person walking Bernie lets his leash go so the dog can sprint to the awaiting human and give him a giant jump hug! Photo: TikTok/@bigmacbernie...
Tiny Kitten Is Scooped up from the Street and Saved
This little kitten lost her family but some kind rescuers gave her what she needed to survive and then gave her a forever home. We really feel for any cats that find themselves living on the streets. It can happen in any country, but there are some areas where it seems to be more prevalent. Photos: YouTube / PawMeow This includes Bulgaria, where a tiny kitten and her brother were living on their own and struggling to survive. It is thought that the mother cat may have been poisoned. The Little Kitten Needed Help That little kitten, whom they...
Family Dog ‘Scared of Everything’ Goes after Porch Pirate
When you have a dog in your family, it doesn’t take long to realize just how much they mean to you. They are your friend, your confidant, and sometimes your protector. Photos: YouTube / Fox 13 News Utah On occasion, however, we may have a dog that seems to be afraid of everything. We love them, all the same, but we don’t expect them to charge in where angels fear to tread on our behalf. Zero Is A Scaredy-Cat Then we have this black lab named Zero. He’s described by his human mother, Whitney, as a ‘loving good boy...
2-Year-Old Cat Wins ‘National Cat of the Year’ for Protecting His Deaf Owner
We often hear about guide dogs that help people who struggle with various issues. Zebby is also a guide for his deaf owner, but he has the distinction of being a guide cat. Thousands of cats were in the running for the National Cat of the Year award in the UK. That award, given by Cats Protection, honors a feline that does something special in life. Photos: YouTube / Cats Protection Before being awarded the National Cat of the Year, Zebby had to win the Family Fur-ever category. Zebby was a shoo-in. Zebby’s Home Life This very special...
Woman Transforms Garage Into ‘Bunny Cafe’ To Help Rescue Rabbits Get Adopted
A woman in Medford Lakes, New Jersey, has converted her garage into what she calls a “bunny café” that’s full of rescue rabbits just looking for forever homes. According to ABC 6, realtor Valerie Bertsch purchased a rabbit from a breeder for her birthday. After welcoming the rabbit home, Bertsch was surprised with how the bunny became unmanageable and chaotic. Photo: Pexels/Helena Lopes While the bunny was sweet at first, her behavior changed drastically after a bit of time, and Bertsch was unprepared. Not sure what...
