Veteran Suffering From PTSD Adopted Two Rescue Dogs Who Changed His Life
Adjusting to civilian life has been difficult for Scott Kroger, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder. It was suggested to him that getting a therapy dog might help comfort him, so he went to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary to see if they had any dogs who would be a good fit for him and his family. Photo: YouTube/Best Friends Animal Society At the shelter, Kroger met several pups, but ended up adopting Summer. They had an instant bond and he knew that Summer would thrive in his home. Even though he loved...
Grandfather Celebrates 80th Birthday By Diving Into Pile Of Leaves With The Dogs
If you love dogs and their antics on social media, you’ve likely heard of Stella, the Labrador Retriever who loves destroying snowmen and jumping into big piles of leaves. Well, it turns out she’s inspired some people to try it for themselves! Stella’s Papa, celebrating his 80th birthday, decided to follow Stella’s lead and dive headfirst into a pile of leaves. As you can see below, he pulls it off pretty well! Photo: YouTube/Dog Named Stella “We tried telling Papa there are safer ways to Stellabrate his 80th...
Midas The Four-Eared Cat Finds Her Forever Family
A Russian Blue mix has not only found her forever home but a host of social media followers thanks to an extremely unique trait. She’s got four ears! Midas, a kitten with a big personality, stole her owner’s heart after they met, thanks to her unusual and beautiful appearance. While absolutely fascinating, Midas isn’t alone — she’s one of just a small number of cats that have had this same trait. Photo: Wikimedia Commons As far back as the 1950s, cats with these traits were observed. Researcher C.C. Little...
Obese Golden Retriever Loses 74 Pounds With New Family
Phil had been living in neglect for years, but in the way that most people think of neglect. You see, Phil’s owners had been feeding him to the point of obesity and not giving him enough exercise. As a result, Phil became morbidly obese and it was negatively affecting his health in a big way. Phil was so large, weighing in at around 150lbs, that he couldn’t walk upstairs, he struggled to walk on hardwood without slipping, and his neck couldn’t fit a collar. Thankfully in 2019, Phil was rescued by a kind family in North...
Woman Sits On Couch And Rates Random Items Her Cat Brings Her
In a hilarious TikTok video, a cat owner sits on the couch and rates the random item her cat brings her. Cats can be thieves, but sometimes they do it with good intentions, like to bring their owners gifts. Taryn Troutman’s cat, Coconut, seems to be this way. Her sweet feline will grab something totally random and drop it near her owner on the couch as if she’s sharing an offering. Photo: Wikimedia Commons In the TikTok video, Coconut can be seen bringing Troutman a variety of items, including a string bean, hair ties, a bag of...
Restaurant Owners Assault Man With Service Dog To Get Him To Leave
A restaurant in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada is being investigated after the owners physically attempted to remove a man and his service dog. The incident took place at Milton’s Restaurant when Justin Leckie, a violinist with the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra, and his service dog, Eppie, entered the establishment to enjoy a meal. According to the Toronto Sun, Leckie was asked to show his dog’s license and then the altercation broke out. Photo: Wikimedia Commons In a viral video posted to Facebook by Jeff Roy, two men can be seen...
Dogs Save Owner After He Collapses From Seizure On Mountain Trail
Dogs are known as man’s best friend, but they’re also sometimes thought of as angels. It’s not unheard of for a dog to save its owner or go out of its way to protect them from harm. This was demonstrated on October 30, 2021, in Cumbria England. A 71-year-old man was enjoying a hike with his two dogs on a mountain trail, Braithwaite How. It seems things were going well, but then something horrible happened. Shortly after passing another hiker, the 71-year-old man had a seizure, collapsed, and lost consciousness. It...
Shy Feral Kitten Rescued with Her Sister Struggles to Find Forever Home
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! One day, a kind lady came into my pet store with two very young feral kittens. The lady had managed to catch the kittens and save them from whatever had killed their mother and siblings. She asked if a rescue would take the kittens. Unfortunately, the rescues were full. The kittens were in a plastic crate. I peeked in. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY/KSPHOTOFIVE They were squished into one corner...
Crowded Shelters Rapidly Reaching Capacity As Winter Closes In
The Association for Needy And Neglected Animals, or ANNA, is committed to rescuing animals. But shelter overcrowding is forcing the Pennsylvania shelter to turn away homeless cats in their greatest hour of need. The dire situation is placing shelter director Ruth Thompson in the difficult position of saying ‘no’ to needy animals, which nearly happened when ANNA was asked to rescue 31 cats found in an abandoned trailer. Posted by ANNA Shelter Animal Cruelty Division on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 According to Eire News Now,...
Cat In Colorado Tests Positive For Bubonic Plague
Free-roaming cats, pet and feral, face many dangers – including contracting the bubonic plague. Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) recently issued a press release announcing a domestic cat in Evergreen, Colorado, tested positive for the bubonic plague. Health officials believe the feline became infected after an encounter with a sick rodent, most likely a rat. “Plague is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, and can be contracted by humans and household animals if proper precautions are not taken,”...
