Woman with Autism Adopts Reclusive Cat, Who Warms Up to Become Her Constant Companion
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! “I thought she’d be adopted right away, but nobody seems to want her.” Besides me and the longtime cat-foster mother telling me this story, the room’s only other occupant was the subject of the story, an 11-month-old cat with the temporary name Colander, who was cowering under a table. I had a feeling that this kind of behavior was part of the reason that the...
Dog on TikTok Will Not Be Denied When it Comes to Surveying His Domain
One dog’s so-called “Battle of the Blinds” has gone viral on TikTok. Each day a cute border collie named Tater Tot vexes their owner by opening and adjusting the living room blinds. Viewed more than 2 million times to date, the 1-year-old border collie has commenters in stitches after he was caught opening the blinds repeatedly to peer out the window at the neighborhood. Battle of the Blinds Known on TikTok as @taterkingoftots, his owner, Tori Carriuolo, reported to Newsweek, “I think he started opening the blinds in...
So You Think You Can Dance? Rats Can Bust a Move, Too, Study Finds
Do you ever worry that you’re not the best dancer and that you just can’t move to the beat? You may need to be even more self-conscious. A new study finds that even rats can get down. Research recently published in Science Advances found that rats are capable of bobbing their heads along with a music’s beat, at the same tempo that’s optimum for people. The study was conducted by placing accelerometers on 10 rats and 20 people and measuring their head movements while they listened to music at four different speeds. The...
Dog Rescued After Possibly Being Dragged by a Car, Never Stops Wagging His Tail
This story is about a dog from our shelter friend, Speranza Animal Rescue. Speranza, based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, saves the lives of a variety of animals in need. The Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here! Guest post by Speranza Animal Rescue. In September 2020, we received a plea for help from one of our shelter partners in Georgia. A stray was brought in after being found lying in a wagon on the side of the road. They weren’t sure how or why he was there, but it was...
Fostering Medical Dogs Has Its Own Rewards — The Story of Anson
Anson’s story comes to us from our friend and dedicated foster mom, Oana Stratman. Anson was known as Sherlock during his time at Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson. I began fostering him toward the end of July 2021 after I learned that my first foster, Anna, had unexpectedly passed away. It was the only way I felt I could cope with the terrible news – by fostering another medical dog. Anson’s name was a tribute to Anna and very fitting, as his personality was very similar to hers. Canine Distemper Anson was an...
Dogster’s Advice on Best Gifts for Dog Lovers
Friends and family members who love their dogs deserve holiday gifts that capture that love. And here’s the good news: Yes, you can shop smartly and find the gift they will treasure forever – and fur-ever. Dogster reached out to three knowledgeable professionals in the pet industry who were more than happy to unleash ideas, where to find them and how to avoid ho-hum items. Meet Nancy Hassel, founder of American Pet Professionals, a business-networking group based in Long Island, New York; Mary Tan, founder of Whisker Media in...
A Cat in North Carolina Has Attacked its Owner After Being Exposed to Rabies
North Carolina health officials say that a cat exhibiting signs of rabies has attacked its owner after coming into contact with a wild animal suspected of carrying the disease. The feline is believed to have contracted rabies from an “unspecified wild animal” during the week of Nov. 2 in the “southern central part” of Brunswick County. Keep Pets Vaccinated This comes from a November 14 news release per Brunswick County Health Services. “The cat was injured, became ill, and later attacked its owner,” the...
Melon Be Smellin Shows You Just How Picky Cats Can Be
If there is one thing that cat owners know about the felines under their care, it’s that they can be choosy. Some cats may even cross the line from being choosy to being totally picky. Although that fact is not really a secret, when you see it in action with a feline that is truly picky, it can take you by surprise. Perhaps that is why so many people love the social media series, known as Melon be Smellin. Photo: TikTok/@melon.n.finn As you may have guessed, the cat’s name is Melon but the humans who care for the feline really go...
Boy Bullied At School Comes Home To Find Surprise Puppy Waiting For Him
A young boy was moved to tears after coming home from a day of being bullied at school. Being a kid in school is rough and being on the receiving end of bullying is even harder. According to Junkin Media, the young boy lives with his family in Doncaster South Yorkshire England and his parents wanted to do something to cheer him up after the bullying. Photo: YouTube/RM Videos In a sweet video, you can see the boy coming home and being presented with a gift box. He seemed unsure of what to expect, but when he opened the box he was moved to...
Giant Bunny Acts More Like A Dog Than A Rabbit
When most people think of having rabbits as pets, they picture small furry animals that sit around in little cages. But rabbits are so much more than that! They’re complex animals that need a lot of space, exercise, love, and care. Each rabbit has its own unique personality, but some rabbits are more unique than others. Just take Guus, for example. Guus lives in Amsterdam with his owner, Danielle, but he’s not your usual rabbit. Weighin in at more than 22 pounds, Guus is far larger than the aver 6-pound rabbit. It’s not just...
