Proposed Bill Would Eliminate Breed Discrimination In Public Housing
It is an unfortunate fact that stereotypes and unscientific assumptions about dog breeds can lead to discriminatory policies. This misinformation makes it so some breeds are more likely to get adopted than others, while property owners and local governments take these false impressions as reason to ban breeds like pit bulls and Rottweilers from being owned by tenants, according to the Humane Society of the United States. The Pets Belong With Families Act (H.R.5828) would eliminate dog breed restrictions in public housing. Assumptions about...
Scared and Skittish Dog Transforms, Now Asks Strangers to Pet Him
This story was submitted as part of the Fur-tastic Scrapbook contest. Winners will receive $500, plus $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite rescue. Submissions are being accepted through July 13. To share your story, click here! I rescued Arctic one year ago through Wisconsin Adopt a Golden Retriever. He came to me shy, scared, and skittish because he had been abused and most likely abandoned. He wouldn’t let anyone touch him, he wasn’t socialized with other dogs or people, and he didn’t know how to play with toys....
Dog Adopted with ‘Only Days to Live,’ Now He’s a Thriving Senior
This story was submitted as part of the Fur-tastic Scrapbook contest. Winners will receive $500, plus $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite rescue. Submissions are being accepted through July 13. To share your story, click here! Wilson was found wandering, and I was asked to take him in. The shelter thought he only had a few days left. He was lethargic and frail, but very sweet considering life didn’t look like it had been kind to him. He is missing his lower jaw, as well. PHOTO: JOANNE MUSCATO I gave him love, snuggles, good...
Senior Shelter Dog Seeks Loving Home With Family Who Enjoys Going To The Beach
Amber, a 10-year-old retriever/shepherd mix, arrived at Flagler Humane Society in Palm Coast, Florida, after her elderly owner could no longer care for her. She still has so much love to give if someone will give her the chance. Adopters should not be deterred by her gray muzzle as she still loves to go for walks and one of her favorite places is the beach. While not a requirement, she would love to find a family who enjoys playing in the sand and splashing in the water as much as she does. The sweet girl loves everyone she meets including...
A Fun-Loving Dog Grows Up into a Human Tackler
Dogs are considered babies even when they are fully grown up. It makes dog parents proud to witness their healthy growth and show their different sides. Most dogs are playful, energetic, and social, while others are sweet, gentle, and often timid. They slowly show those personalities as they grow up, like living with another human. You know their quirks, favorite things, and what scares them the most. Having dogs around the house is an experience that is both informative and life-changing. Living with a dog at home can make you realize that...
What Happens When a Dog Eats a Walnut?
Lounging in your living room with your dog has got to be one of the reasons why comfort can be found at home. It’s nice to have your beloved pet beside you while watching television or reading a book. Indulging yourself in movies or television series won’t be complete without food. You pick popcorn, chips, nuts, or ice cream — whatever snack makes the experience more relaxing. However, you must be careful when eating food when your dog is around. They might attempt to take a bite or taste the portion of food that fell on the...
Dog Left At The Shelter For 5 Years Finally Finds A Place To Call Home
Imagine spending almost five years of your life living in an animal shelter? Sounds pretty bleak, right? Sadly, for Baby Girl, that is how she spent her life: waiting for a forever home to finally adopt her. Luckily for Baby Girl, her time finally came and she was adopted! It was a big day for her, and the sweet pooch could not stop smiling that day that her adoption came, as you can see in the photos shared on Facebook: www.facebook.com/capitalhumanesociety/posts/pfbid0EjYyt5FfbrjFiKbEFJWgMv8KLsNxpeu2GbGafFhPRW11u24QTfBpsoHjLYYRzpDSl The...
Community Nurses Bear Cub Back To Health After He Was Found Malnourished & Alone
A tiny bear cub was found tired, malnourished and depressed after losing his mother somewhere in the wild in Van, Turkey. Thankfully, members of the community spotted the cub and immediately alerted authorities. The baby bear, who is now named Hacuvan, was transferred to Yuzuncu Yil University Wildlife Protection and Rehabilitation Center for care and treatment. When he arrived, he was so weak from not getting any food or care from a mother. Workers at the center searched for days for his mother so they could send the baby bear back into the...
Kitten Rescued From a Walgreens Garbage Bin Becomes Rescuer’s Long-Time Buddy
This story was submitted as part of the Fur-tastic Scrapbook contest. Winners will receive $500, plus $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite rescue. Submissions are being accepted through July 13. To share your story, click here! It was a cold November night in 2006 when I heard an insistent meowing coming from the trash bins outside of a Walgreens. A few days later, with the help and guidance of the New Mexico Animal Friends, I had a little champagne-colored (the vet’s description) kitten. PHOTO: CHRISTINA GONZALEZ Now he...
Foster Dog Who Bit a Neighbor Becomes Lovable Sweetheart
This story was submitted as part of the Fur-tastic Scrapbook contest. Winners will receive $500, plus $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite rescue. Submissions are being accepted through July 13. To share your story, click here! My girl Leesy has come a long way. She makes me laugh out loud all day. A foster fail. Her first week, she bit a neighbor. Now, although she doesn’t like everyone, she’s such a lover of most. Her little paw grabs everyone’s hand to pet her. PHOTO: LYNN JACOBSON She’ll lay across my...
