Susie – The Abused Dog Who Inspired Susie’s Law To Punish Animal Abusers- Has Passed Away
A pit bull mix puppy who suffered horrendous abuse found a way to trust and love humans again. She was called Susie and while her life had a rough start, she became an advocate for abused dogs and even had a law to punish animal abusers named after her. Her story was shared with people of all ages to encourage people to be a voice for the voiceless. Susie was beaten and set on fire when she was 8 weeks old and left in a park in Greensboro, North Carolina to die. She was rescued and immediately treated but had suffered third-degree burns on...
14-Year-Old Dog Trembles With Fear After Being Surrendered to Shelter By Owner
Dogs would never abandon their humans – even when they get old. Sadly, the same cannot be said of humans when it comes to senior pets. Thankfully there are superheroes, also known as animal rescuers, who take in the unwanted dogs and give them the love and care they deserve. Rochelle Steffen is the founder of Mac’s Mission, a special needs dog rescue based in Jackson, Missouri. The small nonprofit rescues dogs nationwide that would otherwise be euthanized. Many are neonatal puppies with cleft palates or hydrocephalus as well as...
Rescue Dog with Crooked Smile Wins Her Family’s Heart
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! When I retired from teaching elementary school after 31 years in 2018, I knew I wanted a friend for our little 1-year-old Morkie that my daughter had brought into our home and then left for college. Our Morkie had so much energy, and I thought a little friend was just what she needed. On Facebook, I saw that a rescue organization a horse friend of mine was involved in had a Maltese mix...
2 Cats Appear to Be Wrestling to the Death While Their Owner Is on Vacation
To many people, their pets are like babies who are very hard to leave behind when they have to be away for a number of days. It’s a good thing that for this particular cat owner, Lesley, she has a caring sister who is willing to look after her pets while she and her partner go on a holiday vacation. YouTube/Bright Side As she takes both cats in, Catherine already knows that the two have distinct personalities. The younger, named Treacle, a black and white feline, is high-spirited and playful. Truffles, the dark one, on the other hand,...
More Than 1.1 Million Sea Turtles Have Been Illegally Killed Since 1990, Study Finds
Sea turtles face many challenges, with six of seven species listed under the Endangered Species Act and on the IUCN Red List. Threats to their survival include habitat loss, entanglement in fishing gear, and pollution. One of the biggest threats, though, is humans, and a new study shows just how impactful we are. According to research recently published in the journal Global Change Biology, more than 1.1 million sea turtles were poached between 1990 and 2020. Further, the study found that over the last 10 years, as many as 44,000 of the...
Stray Dogs Attend Funeral For Kind Woman Who Fed Them
It can be hard living as a stray dog and in some areas, humans are cruel to them and view them as pests. Everyone can use a helping hand sometimes, though, and that’s something that the late Margarita Suárez understood beautifully. She lived in Merida, Mexico until her passing in 2015. During her life, she was known for her love of animals. Es muy doloroso comunicarles q mi madre falleció, gracias a todos los que oraron por la salud de ella..Les compartiré… Posted by Patricia Urrutia on Sunday, March 15,...
Former Agility Dog Runs Competition After Injury Leaves Her Paralyzed
A disabled border collie is inspiring people around the world thanks to her resilience and persistence in life. The dog, Zip, was once a Master Agility champion. He’d run courses alongside his owner, Sue, but that all changed one fateful day back in 2011. Photo: YouTube/sumico Sue shared with CNN iReport that Zip was hit by a car while playing fetch. Their lives turned upside-down, as Zip was faced with a broken back, fractured hip, and other internal injuries. He spent weeks receiving intensive care followed by months of therapy, but...
Equestrians Form A Guard Of Honour To Pay Final Respects To Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth II adored horses and they were a big part of her life, so equestrians in Scotland decided to honor her on horseback. It was a “spur of the moment idea” by Emma Cheape which has touched the hearts of people around the world. Emma lives along M90 and opened her family’s field to people to come pay their respects to the late Queen as her coffin was transported from Balmoral Castle to Edinburgh. Her Majesty The Queen’s coffin has left Balmoral. Accompanied by The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence, the...
Cat Owner Shares “Life-Changing” Litter System That Only Costs $20 A Year
Pet cats can bring a lot of joy into a home, but they’re also a lot of work. While it’s true that cats are often thought of as being more low-maintenance than dogs, it really depends on the specific cat and the systems an owner has in place to take care of them. One of the most daunting parts of taking care of a cat is the litter box. I’d argue that no one truly likes scooping litter. It’s messy, expensive, and has that specific smell that screams “crazy cat lady house.” Photo: Wikimedia Commons One cat...
Mailman Knocks On Door And Is Greeted By Two Familiar Faces
Being a mailman can be a rewarding job, and it’s certainly an important one. Beyond the satisfaction of working in a fast-paced, varied environment, mail carriers also get to learn about their neighborhoods and the people and pets who live there. Photo: flickr/Tim Evanson It’s true that mailmen and dogs have a complicated relationship. USPS in the United States has a whole page dedicated to tips for preventing dog attacks for mail carriers, while the Royal Mail in the UK has tips for dog owners to help prevent dog attacks. Every...
