Arkansas Dog Who Was “Out Doing Dog Things” Found a “Weird-Looking Ball” of Drugs
Most pet owners are probably used to their animal companions bringing home random stuff like sticks, empty bottles, and even feral cats. But have you heard of a dog bringing home drugs? Last week, the Craighead County Sheriff’s Department received a call from a concerned citizen. The caller told the officers that their dog had been outside doing ‘dog things’ and then came home with a weird-looking ball. Photo: Unsplash/Rob Fuller Now, there are a lot of weirdly shaped dog toys, but this isn’t one of them. The weird...
Heart-Stopping Drama as Firefighters and a Good Samaritan Rescue a Dog from a Fast-Flowing River
Residents in Los Angeles found themselves glued to their televisions as they watched breathtaking attempts to rescue a dog from a dangerous, fast-moving river. It all started when Angela Buono was out on a walk with her German Shepherd mix named Scooby. Scooby is a rescue dog who is still wary of strangers. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Scooby is fond of running on a usually dry Los Angeles riverbed when Angela takes him out. However, it rained hard that day, and the river was filled with fast-flowing, muddy waters. Scooby did not know what...
British Veteran Volunteers To Rescue Lion And Wolf From Ukrainian Zoo Near The Frontline
Tim Locks from the U.K. is no stranger to war. He fought ISIS in Iraq and didn’t hesitate to enter war-torn Ukraine to help animals in the crosshairs. He saw a need and acted. Locks was delivering much-needed supplies to people in Lviv when he heard about the stranded animals. With no previous experience moving wild animals, he and a group of courageous rescuers volunteered to rescue the lion and the wolf – the last remaining animals at a closed Ukrainian Zoo near the frontline. Several animal welfare organizations and locals were...
Mama Dogs Rescued From Neglectful Breeder Search For New Home Together
There are so many animals who live in neglectful situations. Most live alone, and it is so heartbreaking. Being completely on your own in an environment of pain and suffering can be so tough to face alone. But two little dogs came through their horrible experiences because of their friendship. They were lucky to have each other while living a life of neglect and confinement. But even with the two of them keeping one another company in such a sad situation, they were still facing a horrible life together. Photo: YouTube/PETA (People for the...
Robotic Pets Comfort Nursing Home Residents, Help Spark Memories In Those With Dementia
It’s no secret that dogs and cats help comfort people and make them feel happier and more at ease, but the animals that the residents at Fellowship Community in Whitehall, Pennsylvania are cuddling up with are not your ordinary pets. The residents were given robotic dogs and cats, which gives them the feels of pet ownership without having to bring in real animals. Photo: YouTube/69News While they do get visits from real dogs such as Ruby the service dog, it is not nearly enough time for them to spend with an animal. The robotic pets...
Dog Showed Up On Woman’s Patio Chair & Refused To Leave Until He Was Adopted
One family peeked outside and discovered an unexpected guest sitting on a chair on their back patio. The surprise visitor was an adorable dog who made himself right at home and never left. Photo: YouTube/GMA Every morning when Amy Haden looked outside, he was sitting there. And every day when she got home from work, he was still there. She knew she had to do something to help him. She took him in and began reaching out to her community to try and find the dog’s owner. She posted all over social media, contacted all of her neighbors, and...
Missing Cat Found Himself Thanks To A ‘Lost Cat’ Poster
One of the most difficult things that a pet owner could go through is to lose the animal they love so much. Even though the animal may only be gone for a moment, it seems to stretch on into eternity. It’s even more difficult when the pet is gone long enough that we begin to look and cast a wider net. Soon, we are hanging signs on telephone poles and doing everything that we possibly can to get our beloved furry family member back home again. Photo: Twitter/camilacastoldi_ Perhaps that is what happened to the owners of Luis. It seems as...
Watch Friesian Stallions Meet Each Other For The First Time
When it comes to majestic animals, you would have a difficult time beating what horses bring to the table. If you’ve ever had the opportunity to see a horse running across the field in the wide-open, you realize that there is nothing quite as beautiful. As you would imagine, there are many different types of horses and each of them brings something unique to the table. That includes the Friesian stallions that are seen in the video below. Photo: YouTube/Friesian Horses Friesian stallions are known for their beautiful black coats and...
Why Cat Owner’s Should Avoid Lilies This Mother’s Day
If you are somebody who loves buying your mother flowers on Mother’s Day, you might want to keep her beloved feline in mind. After all, you wouldn’t want to get her anything that would hurt her cat. A good example of how this could happen is if you get your mother flowers and they have lilies in them. Lilies may smell beautiful and they look phenomenal, but to cats, they are toxic. An urgent warning was issued by Cats Protection, saying that people should avoid purchasing lilies because of the poisonous pollen they contain. Photo:...
New Kitten Comforts Family After They’d Lost Four Cats in a House Fire
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! In 2006 when I was 17-years-old, our house burned to the ground and we tragically lost all four of our beloved cats, as well as tanks full of rodents and fish. We were obviously heartbroken and hesitant to consider getting another pet so soon. CAT. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / SHYMAR27 Well, my mom had a job that required her to visit animal shelters (DD career coach), and it wasn’t long at...
