Hamoriko, the Old and Abused Donkey Who Could Not Walk, Found a New Forever Home
Hamoriko is a 40-year-old donkey, who spent all his life carrying carts. He was not properly fed in spite of the heavy work and his former owner did not care about his health needs. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Only when Hamoriko could no longer stand that his former owner decided to give him his freedom. And, fortunately, the old donkey was found and taken in by the Starting Over Sanctuary. Staff at the Starting Over Sanctuary could feel their hearts bleeding upon seeing Hamoriko. So thin, so tired, the animal could not walk, and even the muscles...
A Male Cat Plays Big Brother to a Puppy, and It’s so Cute!
Can a cat love a dog with all of his heart, soul, strength? and brotherly patience? Meet Teddy, an adult male cat. Then, there’s Albi the new puppy in town. From the first day they met, the two animals have been behaving like soul mates. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo The reaction of her pets toward each other exceeded their owner’s expectations. The first meeting was marked with the usual sniffing from Albi’s part to get himself acquainted with Teddy’s smell to which he didn’t seem to find anything strange. As for...
Tanzania’s Zealous Lion Defenders are Warriors and Former Lion Hunters of Barabaig Tribe
They may be the “Kings of the Jungle,” but lions are now listed as a vulnerable species. Only 40,000 of them are left in the world, with Tanzania being the only hope to revive the population of these big cats through its conservation efforts. Photo: YouTube/National Geographic Tanzania is home to 14,000 15,000 lions — the country with the biggest number of this wildlife which has managed to survive after the vast destruction of their habitats, indiscriminate killing by hunting and poaching, killings for ceremonial rites, and...
One Of The Largest European Pet Food Manufacturers Is Working With Us To Help Feed Starving Ukrainian Dogs and Cats
Ukrainian dogs and cats are starving and in desperate need of food. Greater Good is on the ground providing urgent relief for people and pets. We are helping feed pets by working with United Pet Food Poland who is producing pet food for us at $.10 per meal to be distributed to Ukrainian refugee pets and animal shelters. They are one of the largest European dry pet food manufacturers and the manager, Robert Mrozimski, said, “it’s the least they can do” to help feed Ukrainian pets. Over 11 million Ukrainians have fled their...
Questions to Ask Yourself While Choosing the Best Food for Your Pet
Whether you’re bringing home a new addition or simply want to reassess your pet’s current diet, it’s important to take a critical look at the brands you’re considering. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve put together some helpful questions to ask yourself while choosing the best food for your pet. Do they use high-quality ingredients? Your pet’s food is only as good as what’s inside it, so you want to find a brand that never cuts corners when it comes to ingredients. If you see things such...
Animal Hospice Group – leading the pack in the field of animal hospice education and support
Elizabeth’s cat – Fiona. Credit: Elizabeth Allen Learn how the Animal Hospice Group transformed a passionate animal lover into an Animal Hospice Practitioner You don’t know that your passion will lead you towards your dream job. But if your passion has anything to do with animals, it’s a most distinct possibility. My first animal, a white cat called Fiona, walked me through many life changes and then passed away from mammary cancer. During her last year, together we walked the progressive path of heart-centered-care...
Queen the Cat Celebrates Her 23rd Birthday with Her Favorite Human
As a pet parent, your pet’s birthday is one of the most celebrated days in your life — more so when they reach old age. It’s pretty rare for cats and dogs to reach a healthy old age like Queen Lily. The feline celebrated her 23rd birthday this year. Her human dad, Reece Putinas, expressed his gratitude in a video. Twenty-three years old for cats is equivalent to a human’s senior years. But if you saw her in Instagram posts, Queen Lily doesn’t look her age. According to her Instagram bio, she has already lived in...
Guy Provides a New Home for a Baby Rescue Cow in His Very Own Living Room
“I never thought a cow would be moving into my living room,” says Lee Asher, founder of The Asher House. The team’s mission is to rescue animals and provide them with a sanctuary — a place they can all call home. Lee Asher began his journey in 2020 when he found the perfect property to accomplish his goal. Since then, he and his team have been rescuing and adopting animals who were rejected and had no place to go. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo This time, Lee Asher rescued a calf and made space for him in his living room. He...
Ukrainian Soldiers Find Joy and Solace in the Company of Their Pets amid the War
Even amid the loneliness and chaos that the war brings, Ukrainian soldiers are able to find solace and some joy from the companionship of their pets. These Ukrainian soldiers refuse to give up their spirit, and instead, they seek the morale boost they need from their loyal animals who come hail, come storm will always be there for them. Photo: YouTube/India Today It is very touching that even in the midst of this extremely challenging time, pets will not hesitate to stay with their owners. They also show the same love and strength even if...
Dog Rescued From Jungle Becomes World Traveler
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! In 2016, I got a call from a friend. She had found an emaciated momma dog with six pups in the middle of the mountainous jungle region between Vietnam and Cambodia. Her question? If I wanted to help her get these pups homes and spay the mom so she could be released into the wild again. That same afternoon, I drove into the jungle on my motorbike to go look at the pups, and when I arrived,...
