Woman Shares a Video of a Bat Sleeping Soundly Like a Baby on Her Lap
People have always associated bats with vampires and other horror-related stuff. They fit the setting, but it only boxed them into one image — bats are scary and bring bad omens. Their lifestyle is an added factor in why bats are known symbols for Halloween. They are nocturnal species found inside dark caves, making them look more creepy. Regardless of their lifestyle and appearance, bats won’t instantly harm humans unless you don’t correctly handle them. Like wild animals, bats only become defensive when they feel...
African Serval is Having a Talk with Its Human Parent and Meows Its Demand for Something
Wild cats are deemed ferocious creatures that can’t be approached as they might feel easily threatened. However, large felines only act defensive when they sense danger from the incoming human. Some wild cats can show their soft kitty side with their favorite humans. Animal caretakers in zoos, parks, and sanctuaries have experienced their lovable traits. Those feral breeds allow them to treat them like regular cats, and they’re generous with kisses. Photo: Pexels/Jolijn Rosendaal An African Serval is a wild cat breed that can...
50 Neglected Cats and Kittens, Some Facing Possible Eye Removal, Rescued From Same Home
This story was submitted by Lindsey Heaney from our shelter friend, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, which saves pets’ lives in the Tacoma, Washington area. The Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here! On December 15, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County began taking in around 50 cats and kittens from an overwhelmed community member. As of December 29, the shelter had taken in 20 cats, from newborns to adults, with more coming in every week. PHOTO:...
Couple Adopts Cuddly Dog Only To Get A Lot More Than They Bargained For
There are times when we want something bad, but we don’t know exactly everything that goes along with it. It seems as if Sydney Victoria found this out the hard way, and she posted the journey on TikTok. It began when she wanted to adopt a dog, and her boyfriend was not really on board with that. It took a while but she was able to convince him so she brought a dog home but that is where the story really began. Photo: TikTok/@accidentalgrandma Sydney posted a video that showed the journey of adopting a dog, but it was more than just one...
Dog Rescued From Tent Spray-Painted With A “Help” Message
Something unusual was found in the woods near the East End of London, Ontario. There was a tent, which wasn’t unusual on its own, but it had “Help, There’s a dog left here,” spray-painted on the outside. Some hikers had seen the tent near the Pottersburg Dog Park and they decided to take a closer look. When they unzipped the tent, there was a brown and black dog on the inside and they wanted to help. Photo: TikTok/@shelbymorgantilley The hikers contacted the Bark at the Moon Animal Rescue and the founder, Shelby...
Look at How This Hermit Crab Happily Went Out of Its Shell for a Sugary Cookie Treat!
Desserts can truly excite anyone — kids would finish their veggies if parents mentioned their favorite sweet treat. Eating a bite or two can already supply the body with enough dopamine to lighten your mood. It’s definitely a treat for yourself when you’re feeling low. Some people even have their own go-to sweets, which they keep in their houses. They also carry it in their pockets, such as candies or small biscuits. That’s why pastry shops, bakeries, and candy stores are a wonderland for a lot of people. Those places...
Texas Dog Missing For 7 Years Found Hundreds Of Miles Away In Florida
Most pet owners will tell you that one of the most stressful things that they could possibly go through is losing their beloved animal. It only takes a moment for them to disappear but it is a lifetime of heartbreak that could be associated with it. Photo: Pexels/Suvan Chowdhury Nobody knows this better than a family from Texas. According to a Facebook post from the Orange County Animal Services, they were enjoying some fireworks together as a family when the family dog, seven-year-old Jazzy got spooked and bolted. Although they looked for...
Pickles the Puppy Found Forever Home After Her Testy Littermates Attacked Her
A sweet puppy named Pickles had a rough start to life when at just 3 months old, she was tragically attacked by her littermates and rushed to the Humane Society of San Diego‘s Pilar & Chuck Bahde Center for Shelter Medicine. Lethargic and still bleeding from wounds to her legs and shoulders, their veterinarians jumped into action, performing an emergency exam and radiographs, followed swiftly by surgery to repair her wounds. While they don’t specify her breed, she looks to be a Frenchie-pit bull mix. Photo:...
Woman Saves Cat “Frozen To The Ground” During Winter Storm Elliot
Winter weather has been ravaging much of the Northern U.S., with states like New York and Michigan being hit particularly hard. While humans are suffering greatly due to the winter blizzard, animals are also feeling the pain of it. For animals trapped outside in the blizzard, there’s not always a hiding place to turn to. Photo: Pixabay/Welcome to All ! ツ A poor cat in Michigan found himself in a tough predicament during the recent storm over the holiday weekend. The Big Lake Community Animal Clinic posted about the kitty on...
Kitten Adopted By Pitbull Owners Thinks She’s One Of The Dogs
A tiny rescue kitten adopted into a home of pit bulls loves doing everything with her canine brothers – even the stuff “cats” don’t usually do, like camping! Wasabi’s owners were already the parents of two rescue pitties, Keiko and Niko, when they welcomed the little kitten into the family, and truth be told, they weren’t initially planning to grow their family. Their mom explained on Instagram that while her husband loves cats, she’s more of a dog person. Their family was a nice size and she...
Dug Up at Dogster: January 2023 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
The New Year, well, more specifically, the days leading up to the New Year is my favorite time. I’m not overly focused on setting concrete goals or making grand New Year’s resolutions that end up feeling unattainable by March. What I enjoy is the self-reflection about what I did during 2022 that was enjoyable or worthwhile and what I’d like to carry over or tweak in 2023. Last year, my rescue Emmy, pictured above partying hard in her 2023 glasses, injured her back. It forced our family to slow down, relax and give Emmy the...
“Pets For Life” Program Helps People Living In Veterinary Deserts
Much like food deserts in the United States, there are veterinary deserts that affect people and their ability to seed adequate veterinary care. For those living in veterinary deserts, getting regular check-ups, vaccinations, and emergency care for their pets can be challenging. Photo: Unsplash/Tamas Pap Knowing the challenges these people face, the Humane Society of the United States wanted to come up with a solution, so they created the Pets for Life program. The program aims to address “the inequity in and lack of access to pet...
Great High Fiber Dog Foods
While dogs have no physiological need for carbohydrates, they can benefit from having fiber in their diets. Fiber is a complex carbohydrate found in plants with both soluble and insoluble fiber matter. Is fiber healthy for dogs? Insoluble fiber passes through the body mostly unchanged and it helps bulk up the fecal matter to stimulate the body’s elimination process. The increased bulk also helps the anal glands function normally and reduces the risk of impaction. Dr. Gary Richter, Founder of Ultimate Pet Nutrition, says feeding higher...
Kitten Amusingly Shows Talent for Walking on a Tightrope While Carrying Its Motivation
Cats and kittens continue to amaze and win people’s hearts from around the world. They have the talent for a lot of things, and sometimes they’d shock you with what they can do. Felines are incredibly good charmers — even with an uninterested face, they remain endearing. Their intelligence is also on another level; that’s why they know how to outsmart humans. You can never run out of reasons to love cats. They also have this healing effect, specifically through their purr vibrations. Who knows what other things cats...
Shiba Inu Who Inspired “Doge Meme” Faces Serious Illness
If you’ve spent any time on the Internet over the past few years, you’re probably familiar with the popular Doge meme that’s been circulating around. The iconic meme features a Shiba Inu, Kabosu, making a funny face at the camera: That Shiba Inu behind the iconic meme is now 17-years-old and her health is failing. Kabosu’s owner, Atsuko Sato, shared about Kabosu’s health on his Instagram account where he has over 420,000 followers. Sato shared that on Instagram that the dog is suffering from both cancer and liver...
This Parking Lot Conversation Between a Senior Lady and a Penguin Intrigues the Internet
Wobbly, adorable, and captivating — who wouldn’t be charmed by a penguin? People can’t help but be curious about them and gush over the cutest penguin videos on the internet. Many films and television series have referenced penguins as characters — where they’re either hilariously smart or cuddly. Through those films and television shows, people get a glimpse of talking penguins who stroll around the city. Photo: Pixabay/krissiegwynne The Penguins of Madagascar is a great example of that — viewers really...
After Being Unable to Have a Child, Couple Adopts Spoiled Pup That Lights Up Their Life
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! My husband and I have been married for five years. I have been unable to have a child, so we decided to adopt a rescue dog from Shenandoah Shepherd Rescue. We didn’t know what was missing from our family until we adopted Roxy! She completes our family. PHOTO: JENNIFER...
Foster Mom Receives Gratitude From Her Baby Aardwolf as It Takes a Step Into the Wild
Fostering a wild animal might seem challenging, especially when you have little to no knowledge about its lifestyle. That’s why people say that taking care of an animal teaches you responsibility. Nevertheless, you’ll get to the point where you’re the expert in caring for a particular animal. You will reach the part in your relationship when you can quickly determine what they need at the moment. A connection was built, and they already consider you as their parent. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo Although providing the animal with...
Sleeping Cat Blocks Commuters By Napping On Transit Card Scanner
If there’s one thing we know about cats, it’s the fact that they are willing to sleep anywhere, as long as it is comfortable. They often don’t even care what is going on around them, they just want to get a nap in. We often see evidence of this in our home but it seems as if they do this when they are out and about as well. In Turkey, a commuter named Aditya S. Rahman showed us evidence of this in a video that she posted on Instagram. Photo: Instagram/@adityarahman_38 Rahman was trying to scan her pass to enter the transit...
Golden Retriever Apologizes After Pulling The Doggie Daycare Fire Alarm
If you’ve ever had a golden retriever in your life, you realize that they can be a little excitable at times. They also have the ability to get themselves in some mischief, and nobody does it better than Birdie. That adorable golden retriever was recently in the spotlight after pulling the fire alarm at the local doggie daycare. According to KCCI, Jessica Tapper, the owner of Dogwoods Lodge, said Birdie didn’t realize he had pulled the fire alarm and nobody knew why it happened at first. Photo: Pexels/Svetozar Milashevich After...
