Romanian Soccer Players Carry Stray Dogs On Field To Help Them Find Forever Homes
Soccer players in Romania are joining forces with local animal shelters to help stray dogs score loving homes. It is all part of the campaign “Fill the gap in your life” that was started by the LPF Professional Football League and Ilfov County Council to encourage people to adopt. The streets of Romania are filled with stray dogs looking for food and someone to love them. Local shelters are full and in desperate need of adopters. They are always looking for ways to attract more adopters and what better way than to appeal to fans...
This Human Animal Support Services toolkit will help with remote customer service
Getting to the animal shelter for help isn’t always easy. Time, transportation or proximity to the shelter can be huge barriers. Throw in COVID-19 restrictions to the mix, and it could be nearly impossible to seek assistance. Which is why using this Human Animal Support Services Remote Customer Service toolkit can work to your organization’s advantage. This toolkit is just one of the thirteen professional resources for implementing the Human Animal Support Services model of animal sheltering. The toolkits and resources have been...
Cat Wears Suit To Owner’s Wedding And Serves As The Ring Bearer
Many people include children in their weddings as flower girls or ring bearers, but for Diana Gonzalez and Nicholas Edward Donatelli, they decided to use cats instead. The couple wanted a child-free wedding, but they did want to include their fur babies. According to the Metro, they planned for Lilly the Siamese kitten to act as flower girl, and Moose the cat to act as ring bearer. Home from a wedding where my job was to escort the ring bearer 😻 pic.twitter.com/uB9iGCx0V7 — richard scott larson (@larsonrichard) September 5, 2021...
Mother Dog Finds Hope After Her Puppies Are Brutally Killed
A mother dog was given a chance to hope and love again after a cruel man murdered her litter of puppies. The incident occurred in a village, where the mama dog, Laska, lived. She was a stray but spent most of her time near the home of a deaf, mute man. Unfortunately, that man was unhappy to see Laska had puppies. He didn’t want all of those dogs around, but instead of calling someone to rescue them, he murdered them instead. Photo: YouTube/Love Furry Friends – Rescue Channel The man’s neighbor described him as being a...
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...
