Neglected Mini Horse Receives Special Maternity Photoshoot After Rescue Discovers She’s Pregnant
Maternity photo shoots are meant to celebrate the mom-to-be and their pregnancy journey. While they are popular with humans, a rescue thought it was the perfect way to celebrate a rescued pregnant horse. A herd of neglected miniature horses was taken in by Longmeadow Rescue Ranch, a safe haven in Missouri for abused and neglected horses. One of the surrendered horses was Waffle, an adorable white mini horse, who arrived with her colt, Toast. Photo: Facebook/Longmeadow Rescue Ranch Both were covered in burrs and in desperate need of some TLC....
Ariel Zhang is no longer staying silent
In the latest Maddie’s® Candid Conversation, Ariel Zhang, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Animal Foundation, touched on a myriad of topics, including the uptick of violence and discrimination against Asian Americans over the course of the pandemic and being a “model minority.” In this short clip below, hear Zhang discuss these two important subjects. Ariel Zhang from @animalfndlv on violence against Asian Americans: “Silence is no longer our answer” pic.twitter.com/CkVxM39Ow3 —...
Queen Elizabeth “Devastated” By Death of Her 5-Month-Old Puppy, Fergus
There are cat people and there are dog people. And then there’s Queen Elizabeth II, who has reportedly owned 30 corgis during her long reign as England’s Queen. Now British media are reporting that one of the Queen’s dogs, Fergus, has passed away at just 5 months old. This news is especially heartbreaking because Fergus –- one of 2 puppies gifted to Queen Elizabeth by her son, Prince Andrew-–was intended to comfort the 95-year-old monarch while her husband, Prince Phillip, was ill. Photo: Pixabay For a time, the...
12 Critically Endangered Red Wolf Pups Born in North Carolina Zoo
The beautiful red wolf, featuring a tawny and red coat, has been classified as critically endangered since the 1960s. Like other wolves in the dog family, the red wolves were aggressively hunted in the 19th and 20th centuries. The red wolf population rapidly dwindled down, with these animals only being found in southwestern Louisiana and eastern Texas. Between 1974 and 1980, conservationists stepped in, taking 14 red wolves and creating a captive population at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Washington State. Photo: Adobe Stock/karel...
Disgruntled Neighbor Steals Family’s Dog & Dumps Him In Another State
When Rip, a 6-month-old Pryedoodle (Pyrenees/poodle mix) disappeared, his family was distraught. Rip (aka Rippies) was a sweet, loyal family dog who also served as their child’s therapy pet. Now his owners feared he might be in danger. “I pulled in and Eric’s like, ‘He’s gone. He’s vanished,” Rip’s owner, Cynthia Aman, told Delaware’s WDEL. “I was like, ‘What do you mean, he’s vanished?’ And he’s like, ‘I can’t find him anywhere.’ He had...
Making a Difference in the Way People View Cats
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! The foster care coordinator at No-Kill Pima County called me saying that there were six kittens that needed to be fostered immediately. The kittens had been found in a Rubbermaid container in the Sonoran Desert. It was established that they were around three-weeks-old. When I arrived, I looked in the container and was immediately enamored with the ALL of the kittens, but especially a long...
Dog Saves 12-Year-Old Girl Being Chased By Truck Driver
Dogs really are amazing creatures. They’re loving, loyal, intuitive, protective — and they can also distinguish between good and bad people. This canine sixth sense came in handy in Fairfield Township, Ohio, where the male driver of a red pickup truck was chasing a 12-year-old girl. Fortunately, this terrifying scene took place near the girl’s family home, allowing her loyal family dog to intervene. Photo: Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office According to the Columbiana County Sheriff’s office, a man driving a...
Affectionate Shelter Dog Has Been Waiting Over 800 Days For Forever Home
Rutabaga arrived at East Alabama Humane Society over 800 days ago and has been patiently waiting ever since for a family of her own. The sweet and playful pup was picked up by animal control along with her nine puppies. She raised her puppies in the shelter and they all went on to loving homes. But no one has come for her, yet. Photo: Facebook/East Alabama Humane Society Inc. The shelter reassures Rutabaga that her person is out there and they won’t stop until they find them. “Oh Rutabaga, we know how much you are longing for a...
Florida Man Saves His 8-Month-Old Puppy From The Jaws Of An Alligator
Most people would say that there is nothing they wouldn’t do for a dog that is part of the family. They provide them with a great place to live, plenty of good food, and even take them to the vet when necessary. Every once in a while, we are given the opportunity to show exactly how much we love our dog, and Mike McCoy got that opportunity recently. McCoy lives in Holiday, Florida, and he was walking his 8-month-old Labrador retriever, Jake. Suddenly, an alligator jumped out of a nearby pond and grabbed the dog, according to a local...
Pandemic Pets Have Veterinarians Stressed Out And Backlogged
The news was all about pets when the pandemic first started. Of course, they were also talking about the virus, but the fact that people were adopting pets at a record pace was also newsworthy. It was great for the pets, but there were also some people who suffered as a result of it. Some of the unsung heroes during that time were veterinarians. For example, Dr. Diona Krahn is a veterinarian in Raleigh, North Carolina. In a typical week, she would get anywhere from 3 to 4 new puppies into her practice but due to the rise in shelter adoptions...
