Airline Pilot Adopts Puppy Abandoned At San Francisco International Airport
When a 6-month-old German Shepherd was abandoned during an international trip, a pilot stepped up to offer the puppy a new home. According to the Washington Post, the dog’s owner was traveling with the pup from China and didn’t have the proper documents to bring his pet into the U.S. The CDC requires certain paperwork for dogs entering the U.S. from China and the dog’s owner couldn’t provide that paperwork. Photo: Flickr/Timothy Vollmer License: CC BY 2.0 Instead of working to fix the situation, he simply left the...
Connecticut Man Fends Off Bobcat Attack with Crutches
An unusually bold bobcat in Connecticut met the business end of a crutch when it chose the wrong person to mess with in Columbia, a sparsely populated town about 25 miles east of Hartford. The same animal has reportedly “terrorized” other residents in the area in recent days. Bobcat Attack A man was bitten in the leg by the animal as it hid beneath his pickup truck on December 23 while he was attempting to leave for work. He began yelling and tried to retreat to the safety of his home without allowing the cat to follow him inside....
Watch Firefighters Rescue Dog Trapped In A Freezing Lake
Firefighters are true heroes, not just to people but to our pets too. That was recently seen in a big way when firefighters with the Oklahoma City Fire Department responded to a call about a dog trapped in a partially-frozen lake. Photo: Facebook/Oklahoma City Fire Department The fire department shared about the rescue on Facebook, giving an account of the rescue provided by Chief Kiel who was at the scene. Chief Kiel said: “Stations 30 & 34 responded on a possible water rescue. Upon arrival found a male standing on the ice with a...
Fireworks Can be Scary for Our Pets
Dec 28, 2022 In the US, New Year’s Eve has the second highest number of reported lost pets. Keep your furry family safe this year by: Keeping all pets inside. Reducing stress by running music or white noise. Keeping their collars on with updated ID tags. Updating their info on their microchip at found.org. If you come across a lost pet, there are simple steps you can take BEFORE going to a shelter. We know you’re trying to do the right thing when you bring them to a shelter. But this year more than others, shelters across...
From Preparing for New Year’s Eve Noise to Avoiding Lost Pets
It’s almost upon us! Yes, Christmas is behind us and New Year’s Eve is on its way. If you’re looking forward to the parties and fireworks displays, you’re not alone. But not everyone shares your enthusiasm. Dog and cat owners across the globe both dread and curse NYE because of what it does to many animals and pets. If you’re the parent of a dog or cat that does not handle loud or rumbling noises well, you can relate. Photo: Pixabay/nck_gsl Microchips To begin, if your pets aren’t chipped, they should be....
Thousands of Bats in Houston Needed Rescuing From Freezing Temps, Hundreds Released Today
Roughly 2,000 bats are still recovering after suffering hypothermic shock during last week’s freeze that sent them falling from the Waugh Bridge. Today, however, hundreds of them will be released back into nature. On Friday, just two days before Christmas, Houston, much like the rest of the country, got smacked with winter weather that included plunging temps leaving residents miserable and wildlife reeling. That same day the Houston Humane Society (HHS) was tasked with scooping up the bats that had fallen...
Wiggle-Butt Boxer Mix Going on a Year Old Needs a Forever Home
A sweet boxer-mix puppy in central Arizona known for being a wiggle butt is in need of adoption. The cutie-patootie is named Bella, but she’s also called Smiley. This is what she has to say about herself in her bio from Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue: Photo: Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue Bella the Beautiful Boxer Mix “The pictures don’t show it but I have a real wiggle butt when I get hugs and pets. I love people! I am a 1-year-old boxer mix. I am smaller than your typical boxer, only weighing 42 pounds. I had my first...
Orange Rescue Cat Loves To Cuddle With Fresh Strawberries
Even though cats were domesticated thousands of years ago, there is still so much we don’t understand about them. One thing we do know is that they will continue to surprise us with their actions. Meet Sunny. The handsome 12-year-old rescue cat loves to sunbathe, hence his name, but he has another love that is a little more peculiar. Sunny loves to cuddle with fresh strawberries. He rubs his head against the fruit, and it is his favorite activity. Since he enjoys it so much, he receives a strawberry every Saturday to snuggle with....
Shelter Dog Uses Her “Million-Dollar Smile” To Find A Forever Home
Animal shelters are overcrowded with adoptable dogs and cats and fewer people are coming out to adopt. Shelters do their best to showcase the personality of each pet, but a 3-year-old shelter dog at Animal Care Centers in NYC found a way to stand out on her own. The 86-pound pit bull mix named Foxy decided the best way to show off her sweet and loving personality was to grin from ear to ear when people walked by her kennel. And it worked. The adorable act was captured on video by a staff member at the shelter’s Brooklyn location. Foxy...
Tips On How To Make Your Cat Lose Weight
The holidays aren’t over, but can you already feel the impending doom of the inevitable weight gain after all the celebrations? But I’m not here to talk about us people. Our pets also tend to gain weight during the holidays. Be it because owners are feeling extra generous with the treats, visitors sneaking in some table scraps to give some love to the family pet, or just the general tendency to share the holiday food with our fur babies. PHOTO: Unsplash/Smitty Cats are crafty little creatures that can swipe the table for a quick...
How to Teach Your Dog to Play Dead
Playing dead is a relatively easy trick to teach your dog. In fact, dogs of all ages and sizes can learn this trick. For “play dead”, a dog will learn to go into a down position and then flop onto her side with her head down on the ground after being given a cue. This gives the illusion that she has collapsed. Follow these steps to teach your dog how to play dead on cue: Supplies needed to teach your dog to play dead: Quiet place to train Small pieces of high-value treats Clicker if you are clicker training How to teach your dog...
Turkeys Act as Mediators Between Two Rowdy Dogs Causing Trouble on Their Farm
Having various animals at home or on your farm certainly makes life more exciting and fun. You get to know animals firsthand and not just on your device’s screen. Your brain will receive added information daily; those animals also positively affect your heart. Encountering different personalities every day is one of the most interesting parts of the experience. There are friendly cows, curious goats, playful dogs, gentle horses, and much more. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo You also have fun stories about your animals that you can share with...
Join This Cat and Her Human Dad Stroll the Streets of London Through Fun Bike Rides
Spending time with your pet can be done in many ways, but walking outside is most therapeutic. Simply enjoying the scenery of the park can relax your mind, exercise the body, and make your pet happy. Seeing them have fun and take an interest in a lot of things can easily put a smile on your face. That’s why it’s good for a person’s wellness and for those around the area. Whenever a dog or a cat is outdoors, many people are already looking at them with a smile. They are all-natural charmers, quickly making them famous and...
A Couple Found an Abandoned Fawn Who Led Them to a New Role as Deer Parents
Life in the wild can be tough for younger animals, especially when separated from their mothers. It’s even more terrifying if they haven’t learned everything about how their species survive the world. The young one could end up being preyed on or dead due to starvation. That’s why being in a herd or any animal group can be helpful so that others can adopt the lost baby animal. However, there are instances when the baby strays away from the herd and does not find its way back home. They’ll be lucky if another group or...
This Fur Mom’s Love is On Another Level as She Throws a Special Baby Shower for Her Dog
A dog’s life is worth the celebration, especially when they have been your best bud for a long time. Give back the joy your dog has been spreading in your household — express extra appreciation once in a while. Nowadays, pet parents have various ways of making their pups feel special on an important day. It doesn’t matter if the day is celebrated with a big or small party — your priority is what could make them feel happy. Photo: Pexels/Sam Lion For instance, a birthday party for your dog doesn’t have to be...
Puppy Abandoned at SFO Airport Gets Happy Ending When Pilot Steps Up to Adopt Him
Just in time for a happy ending, a puppy abandoned at customs at the San Francisco International airport has been adopted by a caring airline pilot after the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and United Airlines worked in tandem to find the confused canine a forever home. Earlier this month, a young dog named Polaris arrived at SFO on an international flight from China with its owner, but due to difficulties with the animal’s paperwork, the puppy’s owner decided to continue on without him to New York....
Dog Abandoned For Being “Too Old” Finds A Place To Live Out His Golden Years
Bringing home a puppy is exciting, but that excitement often fades when the puppy grows into an adult dog. It’s inevitable, but it’s not something every pet parent plans for. Some people just want puppies or young dogs. For those who are dedicated pet parents, having a puppy grow into a full-grown dog and live out their senior years is a dream. But for others, senior dogs are little more than an annoyance. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials Sadly, Victor’s owners fell into the latter category. They didn’t want the...
Blind Dog Has Farmland Adventures with His Sighted Sisters
This story is an entrant in the Fur-Ever Family Photo & Story Contest. Voting runs through December 31. Three grand prize winners will each receive $500 in cash and $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the entrants and finalists here! This blind little pup makes all of us smile. He’s able to keep up with his sighted “sisters” and posts his adventures regularly on his Momma’s Facebook account. PHOTO: PAMELA GARDINER He and his sisters have the run of adjacent agricultural properties and...
The Best Dog Harness for Your Blind Dog
You want to ensure that your blind dog’s safe when roaming around. Of course, his sense of smell and hearing will help guide him in his adventures. And there are special harnesses that you can use to keep him out of harm’s way. You may have rescued a dog who was already blind. Or your pup has suddenly or slowly become blind. Whatever the circumstance, I’m sure that you want him to be safe and happy. How to care for a blind dog One way you can care for your blind dog is by getting him a harness specifically made for him....
Jonathan The Giant Tortoise Celebrates His 190th Birthday And Becomes World’s Oldest Tortoise
Very few people and animals live to be 100 years old, but a giant tortoise named Jonathan just celebrated his 190th birthday. He is proving that age is just a number. Documents show that Jonathan arrived fully grown on St Helena Island in 1882. He was a gift for Sir William Grey-Wilson and thought to be roughly 50 years old. That means he hatched in 1832. If only he could talk… His recent milestone birthday earned him another Guinness World Records title. Aside from being the oldest living land animal, he is now the world’s...
