How the Open Arms Challenge allowed this rescue organization to become more accessible
The Open Arms Challenge starts next month, and we’re highlighting Salem Friends of Felines (SFOF) in Oregon to provide a little inspiration! SFOF is a rescue organization that won a grant for the Most Effective Use of Open and Welcoming Menu Items in the 2021 Open Arms Challenge. The Challenge was instrumental in obtaining the support they needed to implement changes including a more concise adoption questionnaire by removing questions about income, living arrangements and removed the landlord permission requirement prior to adoption....
Owl And Cat Have An Intense Staring Match Through The Window
A feisty house cat and a determined owl got into an unusual staring match when they locked eyes through the living room window. James, TikTok user @jfitjames, shared the video of the incident, noting that he heard growing and went to investigate. Photo: TikTok/@jfitjames He wrote in the text overlay, “This is now what I expected to see my cat gr-owl-ing at.” “Bro just wanna have a play date,” he added in the caption. In the clip, you can see the cat standing on the back of the couch. The hairs on his back are standing...
Sweet Staffordshire Terrier Wins Grandma’s Heart And Becomes Family Favorite
For many people, having grandkids is a big goal in life. After the kids grow up, many people are just itching to have a new round of babies to spoil and look after. Frida’s mom was eagerly waiting for a grandbaby, but instead, she got a grand dog – and she couldn’t be more obsessed. Photo: YouTube/Cuddle Buddies In a video shared by Cuddle Buddies, Frida explained that she didn’t initially want a staffy at all. She said, “When we were going to get a dog, we did not want a white staffy because I thought...
6 Shivering Puppies Are Soaked From The Rain But Help Finally Arrives
Six little puppies were given a fighting chance at life after being drenched in the rain. The Stray Rescue of St. Louis shared about the rescue on YouTube, explaining that the rain finally cleared. However, as any animal rescuer knows, rain or shine, the work is never over. Photo: YouTube/Stray Rescue of St.Louis Official After the rain cleared, the rescue received a call from a bus driver who said, “I see 6 young puppies out here by the road, they need help.” While it was completely unexpected to have six pups in need of help,...
Dalmatian Puppy Eagerly Watches “101 Dalmatians” On TV
Growing up, I watched a lot of Disney movies. They’re a staple in many family homes, and for good reason. Kids around the world take comfort in watching classics like The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, and 101 Dalmatians. As it turns out, it’s not just kids that enjoy a good Disney movie, but dogs can as well! Photo: Twitter/@Thund3rB0lt That was seen beautifully in a video shared of a dalmatian puppy enjoying none other than Disney’s 101 Dalmatians. Twitter user @Thund3rB0lt shared the video shwoing a little dalmatian puppy...
Indoor Cat Begs Mom To Go Outside And Play In The Snow
A ragdoll cat named Kit may spend most of his time indoors, but he has an unusually strong love for snow. Growing up, we mostly had indoor/outdoor cats that were able to come and go as they pleased. They were adventurous and spunky, but the indoor cats we knew were quite the opposite. They loved to lay around inside and didn’t seem to have much interest in exploring or playing outside. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo When Ami Melanson welcomed Kit into her life, she planned for him to be an indoor cat only, but he ended up falling in love with...
Two Dogs Arrive at Shelter with Rare and Deadly Disease
This story was submitted by Lindsey Heaney from our shelter friend, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, which saves pets’ lives in the Tacoma, Washington area. The Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here! Earlier this month, two severely ill dogs arrived at the the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Both dogs – 6-month-old Rogue and 15-week-old Brick – were experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, lack of appetite, and extreme weakness....
Dog And Horse Play Roughhouse Together In Adorable Video
Dogs and horses may not seem like the most likely friends, but after watching a video of the two playing together, you may be thinking twice about that. A sweet clip shared on YouTube shows a beautiful horse and dog playing roughhouse together in the dirt. Photo: YouTube/Robert – HumorPoint The dog and horse take turns rolling around on their back and jumping around in the grass and dirt. It’s so cute and unexpected! It’s as if the dog and horse are the best of friends, despite their differences. Photo: YouTube/Robert...
What’s in a Dog First-Aid Kit?
As any pet parent knows, the unexpected can happen anytime. Whether at home or on an adventure together, having a well-stocked dog first-aid kit tailored to your dog’s age, health and lifestyle is essential and can make a difference in an emergency. Working dogs and dogs who accompany hikers, campers, and hunters will especially need more targeted first-aid kits as it may not be easy to access a veterinarian. A basic canine first-aid kit includes: Documentation: Your dog’s medical information, your vet’s phone number and...
U.S. States With Highest And Lowest Shelter Kill Rates
Shelters across the country are full and many over capacity with adoptable dogs and cats. While each shelter does their best to find a loving home for each animal, hundreds of thousands (355,000) are euthanized each year due to lack of space and resources. There are more homeless pets than adopters and it forces numerous shelters to make tough choices. Veterinarians.org published a study that analyzed the intake and outcome data from U.S. animal shelters and ranked the highest and lowest shelter kill rates. Photo: Pexels/Irina Zhur They...
