Faithful Dog Helps Man Survive After the Death of His Wife
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! Silo was part of our family for over 13 years. My wife worked for a moving company and called me at home to tell me that three dogs had wandered into the work yard (two adults and one pup), and she was afraid they were going to get hit by an 18-wheeler. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY/FH4LIFE190 By the time I arrived at her work, the adult dogs scampered away but the pup was in her office playing and...
The 10 Least Obedient Dog Breeds
Dogs are just like children and not all do as they are told. How many times do you have to ask Fido to sit or come before he actually listens? It turns out that training, breed, and environment all play a role in how well your dog follows commands. Stanley Coren, neuropsychological researcher and professor, wrote a book called The Intelligence of Dogs, which determines a dog’s intelligence by their ability to understand and follow commands. Photo: Pixabay/Pezibear The dog expert ranked over 100 different dog breeds based on working and...
How to Celebrate Puppy Mill Awareness Day And National Puppy Mill Survivor Day In September
Maybe you’ve been in this situation before. You see a precious little puppy online or at your local pet shop, and you just have to bring it home. But, do you know who you will be supporting if you make that purchase? What is a Puppy Mill? As the Animal Rescue Professionals Association reports, puppy mills are facilities that breed dogs for profit. The dogs used for breeding are usually kept away in small, cramped kennels, where they soon become covered in their own waste. Animals in puppy mills are often raised with care for sanitation...
5 common ingredients to repel fleas and ticks
Help keep fleas and ticks off your dog and cat with these five common ingredients! It’s almost that time of year again…flea and tick season. Instead of reaching for chemical spot-on preventatives (which can do more harm than good), why not prevent your dog or cat from being bugged in a more natural fashion? Believe it or not, a number of common ingredients can be used to fend off fleas and ticks – and they might already be in your fridge or pantry! Apple cider vinegar Is there anything ACV isn’t good for? Because of...
Officers Save Abandoned Dog Chained Up And Left To Die On Lonely Beach
The pandemic has been devasting for America’s pets, who are being abandoned by people who can’t even bother bringing them to a shelter. But one man took this worrying trend to cruel heights by dumping his dog at a lonely beach in Massachusetts, where the pit bull was chained up and left to drown as the tide swept in. “The dog was left in a secluded portion of the beach close to the waterline,” Massachusetts State Police wrote on Facebook, explaining how the dog was chained to a piece of rebar only visible at low tide....
Neighborhood Stray Cat Taken to Animal Control, Saved from Euthanization by Concerned Neighbor
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! He arrived in the neighborhood because the neighbor’s cat was in heat. Six months later, he was still here, despite the fact I was not feeding him and was actively discouraging him from staying. The final straw was when he was on my feet in the morning, having figured out how to work the kitty door. “To animal control with you,” I firmly told myself, and easily captured...
Tori Spelling Heartbroken Over Death Of Senior Dog She Rescued From Woolsey Wildfire
Tori Spelling and her family are heartbroken after saying goodbye to their beloved dog, Arthur Bear Reynolds. In 2018, the family welcomed Arthur, who was already a senior dog, into their home after he was found abandoned in the Woolsey fire in California. The sweet boy was loved by all but formed a special bond with the 90210 actress. She took to Instagram to share the devastating news of his passing and post a heartfelt tribute. The post opens with, “It breaks my heart 💔 that we had to say goodbye to Arthur Bear...
Here’s How North American Hummingbirds Lose Habitat With Each Passing Summer
Nearly 10% of hummingbirds worldwide are threatened with extinction, with the most endangered eight facing extinction in less than 10 years, the Hummingbird Society reports. The hummingbirds of North America could soon follow if action is not taken soon. According to Audubon’s Birds and Climate Change Report, released in September 2014, nearly half of all North American birds could be at risk thanks to climate change, and species of hummingbirds are among them. The southern ranges of the Black-chinned Hummingbird, Calliope...
Video Of Hermit Crab “House Swap” Off Texas Coast Is Going Viral
People love to walk along the shore and pick up seashells. But did you know that abandoned shells are also homes to hermit crabs? Hermit crabs are fascinating creatures who regularly perform “house swaps”. As a hermit grab grows, they need to find a larger shell to call home. Photo: Pixabay/Anne_Schmidt But just like the U.S. housing market, the perfect-sized shells are in short supply. A hermit crab house swap was captured on video off the Texas gulf coast and shared by Mustang Island State Park. The caption summed it up...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Our latest Candid Conversation, eviction crisis and more
Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Learn more about open adoptions with these Maddie’s University coursesWith the Open Arms Challenge starting in November, we wanted to give you a little head start. We’ve put together two brand new courses on Maddie’s® University — Dog Adoptions: Eliminating Roadblocks to Positive Outcomes and Open Cat Adoptions: Keep Them Moving, Get Them Home. We suggest taking them both, even… Learn More Register...
