Senior Man And Dog Enjoy Their Golden Years Together
The bond between a senior man and his senior dog was perfectly captured on video in Orchard Park, New York. The relationships we form with our pets are really something special, and I think it’s safe to say they’re bonds that last the test of time. As we age, our furry companions become even more important as we lose more loved ones and spend less time with friends and family. They stick with us through our health issues, times of grieving, and greatest joys, and everything in between. Photo: Pixabay/winterseitler Dogs,...
Musical Dog Can’t Stop Playing The Wind Chimes
Koira is a service dog, and when she’s not helping her owner, she’s using every chance she can get to play the windchimes. Koira’s owner, 27-year-old Shonae Caitlin Ward, initially got the windchimes for her New South Wales home, but it quickly became apparent that Koira would be taking them over. The dog just can’t get enough of them! Shonae adopted Koira when the dog was just 9 weeks old. Since then, Koira has been trained as a psychiatric assistance dog to help Shonae manage anxiety. When Koira, which means...
Freezing Weak Pitbull Rescued From Alley Makes An Incredible Transformation
Rescuers saved a freezing pitbull discovered in an ally and nursed her back to health. The poor dog was so emaciated and weak, she couldn’t lift her head, but within months, she looked like a whole new dog. The pittie, named Arugula, was discovered by a team from One Tail At A Time. She was found wrapped in a blanket, left in an ally to die. When Heidi from the rescue approached her, the poor dog was too weak to even lift her head. Realizing how dire the situation was, Heidi and the rest of the rescue team rushed Argulua to the...
When Potential Adopter Moves Away From His Cage, Shelter Cat Goes Crazy to Get Her Back
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 was looking for a little orange kitten. They showed me an orange and white cat they said was about 8 months old. I put my fingers in the cage to give him a scratch. Instead he dropped down and started playing with my fingers. He did this little dance, ergo: Tango. When I walked away to the end of the row of cages I heard a horrible yowl. I asked the attendant what the noise was. CAT....
Florida Firefighter Adopts Cat He Rescued From Devastating Animal Shelter Fire
A cat thought to have died in a fire at an Orlando animal shelter is found alive by a firefighter, and it is love at first sight. Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando became engulfed in flames on Wednesday evening with dozens of dogs and cats trapped inside. Orange County firefighters and police rushed into the burning building to save as many animals as possible. The fire quickly spread, and part of the roof collapsed making it too dangerous for anyone to enter. Several OCSO deputies, along with members of @OCAS_Orlando @OCFireRescue and...
Understanding vaccinosis in dogs and cats
Defined as an adverse reaction to a shot, vaccinosis can affect dogs and cats in various ways, from mild to severe. Dogs and cats sometimes react negatively to vaccination, just as we humans do. This phenomenon is termed vaccinosis, and reactions can range from mild lethargy or a temporary loss of appetite, to severe conditions such as anaphylactic shock, ataxia, or even death. In this article, we’ll look at vaccinosis in detail, and offer some tips for protecting your own dog or cat from this scary situation. Reactions may be immediate...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Recruit 75 fosters in a day, TikTok and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Today is a fine time to enter your Shelter Animals Count data!Data plays a crucial part in decision making, which is why today is why we are reminding you to please input your Shelter Animals Count (SAC) data! Data has enabled our industry to compile a complete picture of the animals entering and leaving shelters. You can see how your data compares to those in other… Learn More How one rescue organization recruited 75 foster caregivers in one dayOne Tail...
Rescuers Find A Little Puppy Covered In Feces And Starving To Death
When you work for a dog rescue, it’s not unusual to get called in on some rather difficult cases. Some of them may be hard to watch, but they realize that there is an animal that needs help underneath it all. This was recently seen in a terrible way when a call came in about a young puppy being abused. Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue received the call and realized that if they didn’t get there quickly, the puppy would not likely survive. They also contacted the Detroit Police Department to help save the dog. 🐾💜BESSIE...
Neighbors Get A Special Visit Every Day From A 14-Year-Old Golden Retriever
If you ever had a golden retriever in your life, you realize how loving they can be. They show that love to the family but they aren’t afraid to share the love with others as well. That is where Oliver comes in. Ever since Oliver was a puppy, he enjoyed getting out and seeing what the world had to offer. At times, his human mom (Sue) found it to be a little stressful when Oliver would wander off. It was during those wanderings, however, that Oliver met some special friends. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Oliver is now 14 years old, and for...
Man And Dog Barely Escape The Wrath Of A Tornado
I think that all of us will go through frightening situations in life. Perhaps none of them are as frightening, however, as being face-to-face with a tornado. That fact was recently seen when a man and his dog narrowly escaped being caught up in a tornado in New Jersey. A video was shared by the man that showed them escaping to the basement just before the house was hit. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog The man was watching the storm outside of his home and started taking a video. You begin to see the winds picking up and you can’t tell that it...
