Paralyzed Stray Cat Walks Again After Being Rescued Off The Street
Living on the streets is tough. Homeless cats have a hard time finding adequate and nutritious food which can lead to other health issues. A stray black and white cat managed to survive by taking shelter under a home in California where people feed him. However, when the good Samaritans noticed the cat was unable to use his hind legs, they reached out to Hope For Paws for help. The animal rescue received an urgent text about a paralyzed cat and sent Katie McKittrick and Alex Babcock to help. With the help of the family who had been feeding...
Guinness World Records Recognizes Gino As The World’s Oldest Living Dog
We’ve heard about the World’s oldest living cat, Flossie. Now, what about the World’s oldest living dog? The Guinness World Records officially acknowledged Gino, a Chihuahua mix, as the oldest living dog. He might be small and old, but, ooh boy, does he still got those puppy eyes going! The record holder was born on September 24, 2000, and he was a shelter dog named Pee Wee at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. Gino found his forever home when he was 2 years old. And it’s all because Alex Wolf went with his...
On the Way to Their Weekend Game, Arizona Cardinals Help Transport Emergency Kits for Pets
Pets in the Atlanta area will have more resources in an emergency, thanks in part to a football team from the other side of the country. Over the weekend, the Arizona Cardinals took a transport of FIDO bags to emergency crews in Atlanta. The kits, which come from Arizona-based nonprofit The Fetch Foundation, contain items needed by pets who are rescued during an emergency. That includes a special oxygen mask. According to a report from the Arizona Cardinals, The Fetch Foundation had received a request for FIDO bags from first responders in...
Staycation Pet Program in Charlotte Allows Dog Lovers Fun Short-Term Visits
Take a puppy for a staycation or daycation through a Charlotte pet program! Do you have the room in your heart and home to assist shelter dogs in need through Charlotte Animal Care and Control’s “Staycation” and “Daycation” pet programs? They allow residents to take in furry friends for short-term stays and visits at their own convenience. The program is invaluable when the shelter is at or near full capacity, which happened far more times in 2022 than they’d care to remember. Freeing up room in the...
Kentucky Animal Shelter in Dire Need of Volunteer Dog Walkers, Be a Hero Today!
Shelters across the country have made no secret of the dire straits they’re in this year with overcrowding, higher prices for supplies, and animals facing euthanasia. Their stories have made the news as websites and local stations share their concerns on social media asking for help. While you may not have the room or money to help them, there is one thing you can do: volunteer! Shelters would be so grateful and smaller rescues couldn’t do anything without people like you. Photo: Pixabay/fsHH Volunteer at an Animal Shelter So,...
Bonded Cuties Irwen and Elenor are a Sweet Pair to Draw to — Adopt Them Now!
Check out two of the sweetest girls you’ll ever meet, bonded pair Irwen and Elenor! Both cats love to play, greet, and cuddle with their human at every opportunity, and they’re hoping that person will soon be you! In the meantime, they’re waiting for you and their together furever home over at Purrfect Pals Sanctuary in Arlington, Washington. Like all of the rescue’s felines, Irwen and Elenor are spayed, microchipped, viral tested, and vaccinated. In other words, they’re ready to roll! Photo: Purrfect Pals...
Stressed Shelter Dog Smiles When She Realizes She Is Being Adopted
Animal shelters do their best to care for all the homeless pets that come through their door, but the loud noises, small spaces, and solitude can take a toll on the dogs and cats. A three-year-old pit bull mix named Laurel was not adjusting well to shelter life. Staff and volunteers at Collin County Animal Services did their best to give the affectionate pup some quiet time. Laurel would use this time to cuddle with people and take naps. The loving dog just wanted a family of her own. @collincountyadoptablepet Laurel deserves endless nap on...
10 Ways You Can Help Save Cats Of Families Affected By Crisis
When families are in crisis, their pets may be in danger for a variety of reasons. The family may not have the resources or financial means to properly care for their pets. If a family is facing financial difficulties, they may not be able to afford to feed their pets or provide them with necessary veterinary care, reports the American Academy of Pediatrics. Photo: Adobe Stock / SeventyfourFor those facing these hardships with pets, the pet may face the unthinkable through no fault of their own. The family may be facing significant stress and...
Coast Guard Rushes to Save Dog Who Fell Through Ice in Detroit River
On New Year’s Eve, officers of the Detroit sector of the Coast Guard were performing a routine patrol of the shoreline when they spotted something in the water. A black and white dog was struggling to stay above the freezing water after falling through the ice near Grayhaven Island. The team from USCG Station Belle Isle rushed to rescue the dog. Photos of the rescue shared by the Coast Guard show Petty Officer Cole Harper wearing a wet suit and carefully walking out onto the ice with a rope tied around his waist for safety. He reached...
Guinness World Records Recognizes Flossie As The World’s Oldest Living Cat
I wonder what it would feel like to live for 120 years… The world’s oldest living cat is 27 years old, and that is equivalent to an impressive 120 human years old. The Guinness World Records officially recognized Flossie as the oldest living cat, and she definitely doesn’t look her age. Born on December 29, 1995, Flossie lives in the UK with her owner, Vicki. Flossie may be old and deaf already, but the senior cat is in good health, although her eyesight isn’t as good as it used to be. PHOTO: Youtube/Guinness World...
