386 Dogs Rescued Just In Time From Truck Heading To China’s Yulin Dog Meat Festival
The night before the annual Yulin dog meat festival began a truck carrying 386 dogs, some stolen pets still wearing their collars, was stopped by police. Every year, thousands of dogs (and cats) are brutally slaughtered in the 10-day event that begins on June 21. Even though many Chinese and countless animal rights groups are petitioning for an end to the cruel festival, it continues to take place. 500 miles outside the city of Yulin a truck was pulled over by police. Hundreds of dogs were found crammed in small wire cages unable to stand and...
Brave Cat Chases Off Black Bear In Vancouver
Tigger, a scrappy cat from Vancouver, B.C., has always been a fighter. According to his owners, brothers Gavin and Cameron Sturrock, the brave cat doesn’t hesitate to chase much larger dogs whenever they venture onto his lawn. But Tigger’s bravery rose to awesome new heights when the cat was spotted chasing a black bear away from his house in North Vancouver. “I didn’t notice right away, but my little cat was just like — he was right here,” Gavin told Canada’s Global News. “He was two feet away...
Popular Cape Cod Beach Temporarily Closes After Great White Shark Sighting
Taking a swim in the ocean is a popular summertime activity in Cape Cod, but it is also a favorite spot for great white sharks. Beachgoers are warned to be on the lookout for great white sharks. Purple flags with a silhouette of a great white are flying to remind people of the danger as well as beach signs warning swimmers of the risk of entering the water. The signs read, “Great white sharks hunt seals in shallow water at this beach. People have been seriously injured and killed by white sharks along this coastline.” Photo:...
A Sick Killer Whale Gets Stranded and Dies in French River
Swimming for two months from the English Channel to the Seine River in France, a sick killer whale finally succumbed to death. This was confirmed by the non-government organization Sea Shepherd France which found its dead body on the banks of Seine River between Rouen and Le Havre. Photo: YouTube/Euronews “We are currently with her to prevent her body from being hit by a ship, which would compromise the autopsy. We are waiting for the team mobilized by the State to recover her,” the NGO posted on Twitter. Authorities had been...
Playful Dog Wants to Fetch Ball with a Statue. Watch the Cute Video
A game of fetch can brighten up a dog’s day, especially when playing with their favorite human. It’s easy to make them happy, and they have the same effect on people. Dogs can make anyone smile with their natural cuteness and hilarious antics. Sometimes when playing, they show actions you don’t know if you’ll say “poor baby” or laugh out loud. Living life with a dog can help you appreciate the simplest things in life. Dogs just turn an ordinary day into a fun and exciting one. Photo: Pixabay/christels A...
Mom Tells Daughter She Wants to Come Back as Her Cat, Daughter Believes She Does
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 was a young woman, out of my parents’ house and making my own decisions, I bought a home and owned two cats. I was also a veterinary technician. My cats were spoiled. My mom would tell me: “If anything happens to me, I’d like to come back as your cat.” Fast forward many years, a couple of marriages and divorces, a move to a different state, and retirement, I...
Rescue Dog Dies After Officer Shoots Him With Pellet Gun
Officers swear to uphold the law, but some abuse their power by shooting first, then asking questions later. This tragic script played out in St. Louis, Missouri, where a 3-year-old dog named Apollo lost his life after being shot by the deputy sheriff living next door. Photo: YouTube/KSKW The dog’s needless death was especially tragic because Apollo, who’d been rescued from Spain, probably thought he was finally safe after being adopted into a loving home in Missouri. Sadly, the rescued dog’s fresh start was cut short after...
Pit Bull Returned Abused & Malnourished A Year After He Was Adopted
Staff at The Animal Foundation were relieved when one of their pit bull mixes was adopted, but everything came crashing down when his new owner returned him a year later, looking malnourished and abused. Three-year-old Zion, previously named Rocko, won over the hearts of everyone at Spencer Springs Animal Hospital, so when he returned, their hearts were broken. Photo: YouTube/8 News NOW Las Vegas Kelly Winder, an independent dog rescuer, just happened to be at The Animal Foundation when Zion’s owner showed up, wanting to drop him off...
Louisiana Bans Sale Of Cosmetics Tested On Animals
Louisiana has joined the growing list of states that are taking a stand for animals by banning the sale of cosmetic products tested on animals. Using animals to test cosmetic products is cruel and unnecessary. Photo: Pixabay/Tibor Janosi Mozes The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has been working tirelessly to end this inhumane practice nationwide. “Eight other states (California, Nevada, Illinois, Virginia, Maryland, Maine, Hawaii and New Jersey) have already banned the sale of cosmetics that have been newly tested on...
Moose Spotted On Roof Of Montana Lodge Munching On Nearby Tree
Big Sky Country, also known as Montana, is home to countless wildlife including moose. Seeing one is a treat for any tourist or local but spotting one on a roof is unheard of – until now. The Ranch at Rock Creek is a luxury ranch that offers guest a unique experience and amazing views. Part of the lodge is built into the hillside, so the roof is covered in grass and wildflowers. Sometimes wild animals venture out on the roof for a snack. A large moose was spotted above the Silver Dollar Saloon munching on some leaves off a nearby tree....
