Rescue Rebuild Teams Up With Good Flights To Help Shelter Pets In Louisiana
Since Flights to Freedom began in 2015, GreaterGood has saved thousands of lives by flying shelter pets from the South–where shelter overcrowding leaves animals at risk of euthanasia–to shelters where they can get adopted. On Aug. 30, our Clear the Shelters Flight to Freedom will fly 135+ shelter dogs and cats rescued from overcrowded shelters in Louisiana and Alabama to safety in New Jersey, where they’ll be transferred to shelters where demand for adoption is soaring. On Aug. 2, our first Clear the Shelters flight of 2022...
Piglet Rescued From Hoarder Now Living in Sanctuary and Getting Snuggles on Demand
Animals born into hoarding situations can face malnutrition, health issues that aren’t addressed, and poor living conditions. One special piglet began his life at such a farm, but these days, he’s living it up at a sanctuary. Sawyer was born to breeders who were hoping to make money off of him at a swap meet. He was among a litter of piglets with physical abnormalities, including no back legs. Hercules’ Haven, the farm animal sanctuary where he is now, said this was likely due to inbreeding. While he escaped that, his next...
Ducklings Follow Their Golden Best Friend Around In This Adorable Video
Duck, Duck, Go…lden Retriever? By now, we have all heard so many stories of unlikely or unusual friendships. A goat and a horse, dog and a fox, these stories usually are between two fellow four-legged friends. Now what about two bipeds and everyone’s favorite floof, a Golden Retriever? PHOTO: Unsplash/Christian Bowen The unlikely pair of a bipedal and a dog really isn’t that rare to see. We have had quite a few stories about them before like when a Labrador adopted 15 ducklings or this story about a husky and his duck...
Vet Tech Adopts Senior Dog Who Was Returned To The Shelter After 12 Years
Being a rescue dog in a shelter is hard, but being a senior makes things even harder. Older dogs are far less likely to be adopted or find homes. Plus, no elderly dog should have to spend weeks, months, or even years in a small shelter kennel, but it’s a sad reality that many dogs face. We like to think that when a dog is adopted from a shelter, he or she goes on to live a happily ever after with their new family. But sometimes, things don’t always go as planned. Photo: PXHERE When a sweet 3-year-old pup named Netty was adopted...
Produce Truck Driver Donates Squashed Melon To Wildlife Rescue After Accident
When a prodcuce truck got into an unfortunate accident in Louisiana, melons were spewed across the road. The truck was headed to a watermelon festival but many of the melons ended up damanged in the accident. Rather than letting the melons go to waste, the driver decided to donate them to a local wildlife rehabiliator! Photo: flickr/Audrey Wildlife rehabilitator Leslie Greene shared about the situation on Facebook, writing: “It’s the Watermelon Festival in Farmerville, unfortunately this truck had a little mishap. Lucky for us...
Dogs Can’t Contain Their Excitement When The ‘Doggie School Bus’ Pulls Up
Riding the school bus can be an exciting thing for not just humans but dogs as well! In West Linn, Oregon, a special Doggie School Bus rides around the neighborhoods and picks up pups for a day of fun. The dogs that the bus picks up don’t go to school, instead, they go to a daycare full of play, food, and stimulating activities designed with canines in mind. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog Dogs can be pretty clever and they pick up on things quickly. Naturally, some pups who ride the Doggie School Bus regularly have learned that the bus means a...
Protection of Animal Amendments Laws Could Bring Hope To Survivors Of Abuse And Their Pets
Domestic abuse and animal abuse are closely linked. According to Humane Action Pittsburgh, “Animal cruelty is often an indicator of interpersonal violence such as child abuse, intimate partner violence, and elder abuse.” Source: Adobe Stock / New AfricaPeople who use violence and threats to control and abuse their family are commonly willing to do the same to pets. People who use violence and threats to control and abuse their family are commonly willing to do the same to pets. Studies show that more than 70% of pet owners at...
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Are you an animal well-being professional looking to expand your shelter’s reach and engage with new community members while generating additional revenue? A humane education programs allow you to do all of these things with the added benefit of creating a more compassionate community! You’ll learn everything you need to know in the upcoming Online Instructor-Led Course from Maddie’s® University. You can apply until August 31! In just one month, you’ll learn about the tools and techniques needed to garner...
What Dogs are Low Maintenance?
Can dogs really be low maintenance? Likewise, are some dog breeds truly high maintenance? Yes and yes — although some of the reasons may surprise you. Here are some helpful factors to consider, along with a list of breeds that are generally the best low maintenance dogs to consider as your next best bud. First, what makes a dog low maintenance? Honestly, this question makes many experts chuckle! There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all, low maintenance dog — that was the first reaction from Dr. Bruce F. Smith, professor...
How to Use Top-Quality Treats and Toys to Help Separation Anxiety in Dogs
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A Stray Cat Followed a Woman Home and Became a Mom to Rescue Kittens
Cats are amazing creatures, and part of what makes them interesting is their ability to judge characters. They have this sixth sense to know if a human has good or bad vibes. Felines are always on guard, especially with strangers — making them experts in reading body language. For this reason, cats are excellent at choosing the right human to take care of them. Cat parents shared their experience of when they were claimed them as their humans. Stray cats would surprisingly appear in their backyards or patio. In Charli’s case, a...
Owners Help Cat ‘Reset’ His Long Tongue By Tapping On It
Porkchop the cat is like other cats in a lot of ways, but he has an unusual characteristic: his tongue is so long that it hangs out of his mouth at all times! The 7-year-old cat was adopted by his current family back in October of 2021 and he now lives with them in Nepean, Ontario. Porkchop’s tongue is so long that it doesn’t fit all the way in his mouth, so it’s always hanging out. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog Sometimes his tongue sticks out just a tiny bit, but other times it sticks out a lot. Porkchop’s owner told...
Man Stops Walk To Introduce His Puppy To A Cat
A dog owner went viral for introducing his puppy to a neighborhood cat while out for a walk back in October of 2021. Cheyenne (@cheyennetylerberry) spotted the puppy, Ted, on a walk outside her home’s window. She must’ve suspected something sweet was about to take place because she pulled out her phone to start recording and it’s a good thing she did! Photo: TikTok/@cheyennetylerberry “Caught this pure moment and I haven’t stopped smiling since,” Cheyenne captioned in the video. In the clip, you can see...
Poor Anteater Got Stuck in a Fish Wire Until a Guy Untangled the Situation
Sharing an environment with wild animals requires a lot of adjustments, especially for humans. There are moments when those animals will surprise you with random appearances, and it might be because they are curious about the changes in their surroundings. Most wild animals are harmless — they’ll only become defensive when threatened. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo Although humans and animals can live in harmony, there are times when wild animals get into an accident. Getting stuck somewhere has already happened a bunch of times. An...
Australian Shepherd Entertains Himself For Hours By Playing On The Swing
Owning a dog takes a lot of work. They require regular exercise, food, love, grooming, and veterinary care. Some high-energy dogs like Australian Shepherds require more exercise and stimulation than others, which can take a lot of time and energy from their owners. Boudin is one 4-year-old pup that falls into that category of high-energy dogs, but he’s got a creative way to get his energy out: through swinging! Photo: Raw Pixel Boudin the Australian Shepherd lives with his owners in Chester, Arkansas, and his dad built him a dog swing...
Woman Asks For Update On Cats While On Vacation And Receives Photo Of Them Fighting
When going away for a vacation or holiday, it’s nice to know that things are being taken care of back at home. For those who own pets, that includes ensuring they’re in good hands and being well cared for while their owners are away. A London-based cat owner named Lesley took a holiday with her partner, Ty, and she left her two cats in the hands of her sister, Catherine. Photo: Wikimedia Commons According to Newsweek, Catherine was watching the cats, Truffles and Treacle, when a family member snapped a hilarious photo of the two...
A Cuban Crocodile Gallops like a Horse in Pursuit of a Man in a Florida Theme Park
Just a few weeks ago, an image of a handbag made of crocodile skin on exhibit at the London Zoo drew the attention of many on social media. London zoo not pissing around pic.twitter.com/C9cxoDCba2 — Moonbeam Hillgoth (@sleepy_homo) August 1, 2022 Instead of a live Siamese crocodile inside the glass enclosure, the zoo has chosen to display the handbag with a placard that reads: “This bag used to be found swimming in slow-moving rivers and streams across Southeast Asia and Indonesia. Over the last 75 years, more than 80% of Siamese...
Vet Tells Couple That They Should Let Rescue Kitten Die, Now He’s a Thriving Senior
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! One day my husband, Mike, was driving down a one lane dirt country road, when he saw a kitten laying in the middle of it. He didn’t know if it was alive or dead. He didn’t want to drive over it, in case it was alive and he scared it, causing it to run and possibly get hit by his truck tires. He got out to check and saw that it was alive but too weak to even lift his little...
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Dog
If you want your relationship with your dog to grow, try looking for new ways that you can connect with your pup on a deeper level. This could include trying new activities together, making changes to your daily routine, or learning to better understand their non-verbal communication. To help you get started, we’ve put together a list of five ways of strengthening your relationship with your dog. Make every meal time special For many dogs, the quickest way to their heart is through their stomach. If this sounds familiar, a great way to...
TV Legend Bob Barker Helps Wild Burros In Southern California
Bob Barker is known as the beloved former host of the game show the Price Is Right, but he is also a lifelong animal advocate. He would end each show by saying, “Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered.” While he retired from the popular game show in 2007, he has continued to help animals in need. He has helped animals big and small, including wild burros and rescue donkeys in Southern California. Bob Barker along with his foundation, DJ & T Foundation, contributed millions of dollars to help...
