Sick Dog Found Tied To Pole With Handwritten Note Outside South Carolina Shelter
Abandoning a dog, no matter the reason, is against the law. However, shelters across the country are seeing more and more dogs abandoned outside their doors. Staff at Greenville Humane Society arrived on Sunday to find a pit bull mix tied to a pole with a handwritten note outside the shelter. The sweet girl named Remy is apparently sick and her owner could no longer care for her. The note stated, “She has illnesses I don’t believe are fixable. She needs to be put down as soon as possible.” The 4-year-old pup was brought into...
5 Webinars You Don’t Want To Miss
It’s been a great year of HASS webinars so far, with people from every part of animal welfare sharing their thoughts and lifesaving expertise. Here are five—and if you like these, which we really think you will, be sure to check out the rest of HASS’s webinars, starting from the very beginning of the HASS project. You can find them all here, which is where new webinars are posted, too. Every webinar is free, and each one is aimed toward helping you save lives and keep families together. We hope you’ll check them out,...
Jack Russells, Bluebell & Beth, Will Be First Rescue Dogs To Live At Buckingham Palace
For 70 years corgis have been roaming the halls of Buckingham Palace – but that is about to change. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will soon be moving into Buckingham Palace with their two rescued Jack Russell terriers, Beth and Bluebell. The now senior dogs (age 10 and 11) will be the first rescue dogs to live in the palace, according to Metro. The dogs were adopted from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in 2017. Both arrived at the rescue in bad shape but were rehabilitated and have been living like royalty for the past five...
Animal organizations experience more adopters and more time, thanks to the Open Arm Challenge
Adoption applications and requirements are often the first impression a potential adopter gets. During the 2021 Open Arms Challenge, several organizations made changes to its adoption processes and these changes brought about more adopters, foster caregivers and challenged staff to confront and talk about their unconscious biases. Animal Harbor, Robust Program winner in Tennessee, made changes to its online application to make it easier to apply, which in turn made it less time consuming for both the applicant and organization to...
Dr. Joren Whitley, a Chiropractor for Animals, Is So Impressive to Watch!
Chiropractic care can do lots of wonders in the human body. A chiropractor can pop back a body part into its normal function and even ease migraines and other health conditions. It’s nice to know that people with body structure difficulty due to accidents and health issues have a way to get back on their feet. With its benefits, it’s also relieving to know that chiropractors are also available for animals. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo Animals need chiropractic adjustment when they are involved in accidents or have health issues that...
Rare One-In-A-Million Spirit Bear Spotted On Michigan Trail
A one-in-a-million black bear was captured on camera in Michigan and people can’t get enough of it. A Michigan trail camera managed to photograph a white-colored black bear in the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Photos of the bear were shared in a Facebook post by an Upper Peninsula trekking guide Facebook page, Yooper Outdoors #906. They captioned the post: “Happy Bear Eve!! There’s been a white black bear on camera in the Yoop! Extremely rare, but ya never know what May coming walking into your bait!” Officials...
Declawed FIV+ Cat Rescued From Canyon By Hikers
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! Near where I live, there’s a large canyon with lots of trails for hiking. My sister and I planned to go hiking there one summer day. We hadn’t been on the trail for very long when out of the bushes jumped this little tabby cat. She started meowing desperately and running back and forth across the trail. Of course, my sister and I immediately agreed that we couldn’t leave...
Royal Corgis: A look at Queen Elizabeth’s beloved dog breed
Queen Elizabeth was rarely spotted without one of her royal Corgis by her side. Some sources say she relied on the Pembroke Welsh Corgis to make her feel more at ease in public and social situations, especially political meetings. Other sources report that the 30 Corgis that she cared for throughout her lifetime were descendants from a Corgi named Susan that Queen Elizabeth received for her 18th birthday. Queen Elizabeth is also credited for breeding the first Dorgi, a Corgi-Dachshund cross. What we can all agree on: The Queen’s Corgis...
Ways You Could Start Saving Money At The Vet
You want your pet to have the best care possible, but vet bills can add up quickly – especially in emergency situations. To help alleviate some of this financial pressure, we’ve put together a list of tips on how to save money at the vet. Invest in a high-quality diet Your dog’s food has a big impact on their overall health, so another way you could start saving money at the vet is by investing in a high-quality diet. Brands that use by-products, fillers, additives, and preservatives are less expensive at the time of...
Four Puppies Found In Zipped Suitcase Along North Carolina Highway
Good Samaritans were traveling along a busy highway in North Carolina when they spotted a suitcase on the side of the road. They immediately pulled over when they saw it move. They unzipped the suitcase and were shocked to find four puppies inside – who were thankfully still alive. The puppies were rushed to Guilford County Animal Services. The shelter posted, “Shout out to all the Good Samaritans who take the time to help animals in need. These four puppies were found in this suitcase on the side of a road, with the case zippered...
