Rescuers Help Stray Mama And Her Puppies Get Off The Streets For Good
For anyone who has ever rescued a stray dog, you know it’s not always easy. Some stray dogs just don’t feel comfortable coming towards you. While you’re just there to help, you can totally understand their hesitation. Stray dogs often face cruelty and violence from other humans who might leave them scared and wary of trusting people. It’s not easy being a stray dog – especially being a stray dog who has puppies. Lexus was a stray dog who gave the Hope for Paws rescue a slightly tough time catching her. Photo:...
No One Wanted This ‘Grumpy Old Man’ Dog But Now He Has The Best Family
Humans aren’t the only ones who go through the aging process. Our pets also go through a whole aging process as well. Many times, our pets can even become “grumpy” in their old age. We had a cat that turned into a veritable grandpa with his attitude when he went past the age of thirteen. While older pets are precious in their own right, they are often overlooked at animal shelters. It’s sad but true. Many times, older animals aren’t adopted because people tend to gravitate towards the younger, more playful...
‘Giant Cats’ Help Save A Restaurant And Find Their Forever Homes At The Same Time
There is nothing quite like having a little kitten sitting on your lap, comfortably purring away. It is comforting, and one of the beautiful things in life that we all appreciate. The same thing couldn’t quite be said for giant cats that have the power to tear down buildings and destroy bridges. Of course, we realize that is something out of fantasy, but in Osaka, a restaurant recently employed some “giant cats” to save their business when the pandemic hit. Naoki Teraoka owns a restaurant in Osaka that uses miniature...
Listen To The Adorable Argument Between A Dog And A Little Baby
If you have a dog in your life, you already realize that we do some pretty funny things with them around. Each dog has its own personality and if we had our way, they would have their own voice as well. In fact, it’s not out of the ordinary to make up a fake voice for our beloved dogs and to speak for them, almost as if we were holding a conversation. We might even find that we are doing that with a human baby in the family as well. We just crave conversation! Even though dogs can’t communicate with us in the same way as other...
Dog Waits for Forever Home for Three Years, So Foster Family Decides to Officially Adopt Him
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! I’ve been fostering for our local shelter for several years and have had many dogs. (198 so far) One of my very favorites was Christmas, a chocolate lab/pittie mix. He was dumped at our shelter on Christmas Day 2009, hairless, scabbed, and itching. I started fostering him, got him meds for the skin issues, and fell in love with his sweet personality. He was about 4-years-old then....
February 27 Is International Polar Bear Day. Here Are 3 Ways To Help Save Them From Extinction
Sunday, February 27, is International Polar Bear Day, but we may not get to celebrate these majestic bears for much longer. Polar bears may weigh over 1,000 pounds and stand 10 feet tall, but they’re no match for climate change, which is edging these ice-dwelling bears out of their natural habitat and hunting/breeding ground. Photo: Pixabay Polar bears have already become the “poster child of climate change,” said one University of Toronto professor, Dr. Peter Molnar, of the grave danger presented by disappearing polar ice...
Dog Gone Dog Treats Recalled Due To Salmonella
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) issued a statement advising all pet owners who have Dog Gone Dog Treats to throw them out. Two adults in their 70’s and a child became sick from salmonella after handling the dog treats. “One open bag from a customer and several unopened bags purchased last week all tested positive for Salmonella at the State Public Health Laboratory,” states DPH. The recalled treats were made in Georgetown and sold locally. All pet and feed stores have removed the product from their...
Nearly Half of U.S. Bald and Golden Eagles Show Signs of Repeated Lead Exposure
Bald eagles have been a conservation success story, with a population more than quadrupling over the past ten years. However, lead poisoning continues to be an issue for the iconic birds, with one study showing their recovery in the Northeast would be even higher if not for lead. Now, a new multi-agency study shows the problem is even more widespread. Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Conservation Science Global, Inc. examined the amount of lead exposure in bald and golden eagles between 2010...
Dog Survives Abandonment, Floods, and Civil War to Find Safe New Home
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! Molly’s life began as a guard dog in an east African capital. We do not know much about her first “family,” but we do know that when they were moving back to their homeland, they threw Molly out on the street. From that day onward, she faithfully sat in front of the house that used to be hers, but no one came for her. Street life was hard for Molly, as she was too sweet...
10 Random Acts of Kindness You Can Do For Animals
February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day, which encourages people to show kindness to others. As Joaquin Phoenix said, “It takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal.” Actually, showing kindness to others will make you feel better and do good at the same time. It’s a win-win. Animals make us smile with their zest for life, crazy antics, and beauty. They give so much and ask so little in return, so let’s show kindness today (Random Acts of Kindness Day) and every day to animals. Check out some easy ways...
