Mechanic Saves a Puppy Stuck in a Backpack from a Dumpster
Almost every day, there are cases of abandoned dogs. The case usually ends with the dog surviving after being rescued or dying due to neglect. People shouldn’t have the audacity to leave dogs in an unsafe place. There is always an option of bringing them to a rescue center or giving it to someone who can take the responsibility. If it weren’t for a mechanic from Shakopee, Minnesota, one dog could’ve died again from abandonment and neglect. Photo: Youtube/FOX9 Minneapolis-St. Paul A mechanic named R.J., who works at Midas...
The Rudest Things You Can Do at The Dog Park
Dog parks are the best place for your fur babies to meet new friends and learn to get along with others. Taking them to their favorite dog park is a good exercise, especially if the dog spends most of its day at home. Engaging your pet in socialization can teach them how to healthily react to unfamiliarity. Most dogs often respond with fear and aggression, making it challenging to bring them anywhere. These dogs tend to growl and bark at anyone nearby — unfamiliarity is a sign of threat for them. Photo: Pixabay/9436196 For this reason,...
Dog Caught Digging His Bed Apart On Live Camera
Arlo the Italian Greyhound is a good boy, but every so often, he gets into mischief. When his family left the house one day, Arlo decided to have a little fun with his doggy bed. He doesn’t usually rip or dig things apart, but he was feeling a little frisky this particular day. Once left alone, Arlo ran over to his dog bed and began ferociously digging into it! Photo: TikTok/@arlo_the_iggy He was digging so hard and so fast that the stuffing began to fly everywhere! He was really ripping it apart and he seemed to be having the best time...
Pet Goose Snuggles Owner And Attacks Everyone Else
Geese aren’t known for being the friendliest pets. In fact, they’ve got a reputation for being rather aggressive. Growing up, we were allowed to get almost any animal we wanted as pets – except for geese. The risk of dealing with goose attacks was too high. Our neighbor’s dog actually saved a young child down the street from a vicious goose attack! Photo: YouTube/Matt Temmerman Despite their reputation, they can occasionally be sweet and cuddly. At least, they can be when they want to. Wally the goose loves his owner...
Vulture Joins Paragliders Soaring Over The Spanish Mountains
Paragliding is an activity that many people have on their bucket lists. After seeing the following video, however, you may just want to consider parahawking instead of paragliding! Paragliding instructor Scott Mason often takes to the skies over the Spanish Mountains for the views and rush of the experience. He doesn’t usually go alone, however. Even when Scott is paragliding solo, he’s not totally alone. You see, he’s joined by a vulture or other bird of prey! Photo: YouTube/Storyful According to Storyful, Scott pioneered...
Woman Saves Pregnant Pitbull From Giving Birth In The Shelter
It’s not fair that any dog has to live in a shelter for extended periods of time, but it’s especially unfair when that dog happens to be pregnant. A shelter kennel is better than life on the streets, but it’s not a great place to give birth or raise puppies. That’s the situation Zia the pitbull found herself in after she was rescued in Central Valley, California. Zia was living in the shelter and was about to give birth when Noelani showed up to find a foster dog. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Noelani, with Fresno Bully...
Community Pitches In To Help Dogs After Shelter Loses Power During Heatwave
Across the country, communities are being issued warnings over extreme temperatures and heatwaves. In many areas, people are being advised to stay indoors and avoid the 100+ degree heat. Some people and businesses are hit harder by heatwaves than others, including animal shelters. Having to keep animals, like dogs, exercised, cared for, and comfortable in extreme temperatures isn’t always easy and it’s definitely not cheap. But what happens when a shelter loses power during a heatwave? That’s the exact situation the Franklin...
Cops Break Down Door To Save ‘Woman’ Calling For Help And Discover A Parrot
Cops in England were in for quite the surprise when they broke into a home to rescue a woman in distress only to find the house empty. According to the New York Post, the West Midlands Police received a report about an elderly woman “shouting for help” inside her home in Sutton Coldfield. Officers didn’t hesitate to respond, but when they got to the residence, they found no one was responding to their knock at the door. Photo: Wikimedia Commons They weren’t going to leave the calls for help unanswered, so officers...
Kitten Rescued After Losing His Family in 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! My nine-year-old daughter and I had just lost a few friends in a house fire. We decided to go pay our respects and lay some flowers at what used to be the door. As we sat there on the lawn and allowed ourselves a few moments to pick ourselves back up, we saw a tiny little black and white kitten sitting under what was left of the back porch. My daughter and I had encountered this kitten on...
This Understaffed Animal Shelter Threw Open Their Doors and Invited Everyone to Apply for Jobs
Like so many shelters, SPCA Serving Erie County in West Seneca, NY, is having a difficult time getting and staying staffed. With a lot of open positions to fill, and the usual recruitment techniques proving inadequate, director Caitlin Daly had an idea: What about holding an open interview event, for anyone interested in working for or learning about the organization? So on May 12, they did just that—and then hired about 10 of the 80-some people who showed up that day. Relationships were built with others of the applicants,...
10 Great U.S. Dog-Friendly Towns to Visit
Dreaming of the perfect getaway with your dog? Traveling with your canine companion is a fun way to spend quality time together, increase your bond and experience new areas of the country. Especially after the last two years, many of us are ready to stretch our legs and start exploring. Dog-friendly hotels, restaurants, parks, beaches and laws make these towns tail waggin’. You and your pup are sure to enjoy these dog-centric vacation destinations! 1. San Diego, California Ready for fun in the sun? This dog-friendly city with lots of...
Woman In Myrtle Beach Charged For Intentionally Dumping Dog In Trash Compactor
Dogs love unconditionally and only ask the same in return. However, many are abandoned or mistreated by the humans that they love. A woman that appeared to love and care for her dog callously tossed the little pup into the trash, and as if that wasn’t horrible enough, she made it appear on Facebook that the dog died from cancer. Carolyn Zanghi, 61, of Myrtle Beach, was arrested and charged by Horry County Police Department after receiving a tip from a community member about the case. The police investigation found, “On June 9,...
Bought And Abandoned The Same Day, Darien The Horse Has Been Rescued And Is On His Way To Recovery!
Pet abandonment has always been an issue but it has gotten significantly worse since the pandemic happened. It’s common for shelters to get around 7 million pets each year, and they believe that about half of those pets are abandoned. The 7 million pets that were just mentioned are dogs and cats, as they are known to be the most common pets in the world. This story, however, is of an abandoned horse left in the middle of the busy streets of Philadelphia. The local residents that spotted the horse immediately called the only animal care...
Summer Safety: How to Keep Pets Safe from Fireworks and Flaring Temperatures
Extreme temperatures and booming sounds can have big impacts on our pets. With record-breaking heat forecast across much of the nation and Independence Day celebrations on the horizon, Freshpet is helping pet parents prepare for the official arrival of summer with tips that can help keep their pets healthy and safe. Heat Safety Heat stroke can occur quickly in dogs. Without the ability to sweat the same way humans do, it’s important for pet parents to understand ways to cool their pets down when temperatures rise, and how to avoid...
Tennessee State Trooper Earns Injured Dog’s Trust Through Acts Of Kindness Before Rescuing Her
A good Samaritan spotted an injured dog on the side of the highway in Tennessee and decided to risk getting a ticket to help save her. Kaye Fiorello was headed to an appointment when she noticed that dog that was clearly in distress. She immediately turned around and headed back to a turnout where she just spotted a trooper to ask for help. She shared her experience on Facebook and the story has gone viral. She posted, ‘I turned in and the trooper was still there! Yay! He rolled down his window and said “yep! I’m here”...
Dog Left Behind During Ukrainian Evacuations Refuses To Give Up On Life
Since Russia invaded Ukraine earlier this year, over 7 million people have fled the country. While many people took their pets with them, that wasn’t a luxury others could afford. As a result, animals have been abandoned across the country, particularly in high-conflict areas. The Ukrainian rescue Love Furry Friends has seen first-hand how devetating the war has been on animal welfare. Photo: YouTube/Love Furry Friends-Rescue Channel Despite everything that’s going on in Ukraine, the rescue decided to stay behind to help the...
Pet Supply Brand ‘Chewy’ Goes Viral When Customer’s Dog Dies Unexpectedly
Losing a pet is never easy, and it’s even harder when that loss is unexpected. Sometimes, we’re given a timeline with a terminal diagnosis or simply old age. But other times, our furry friends leave us completely out of the blue. It’s hard enough to deal with the loss, but it can be harder when we have a bunch of their belongings in the home. Sometimes, we’re faced with the grief of a pet right after we’ve purchased them new items, like food, medicine, or toys. Photo: flickr/Joel Kramer That was the reality that...
New Study Gives Insight Into How Dogs Think About Their Toys
Have you ever told your dog to go fetch a specific toy and they run off to find it? They might search through a pile of toys before finding the one you asked for, but somehow, they seem to know which toy is which. Researchers with the Family Dog Project, in partnership with the Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, wanted to examine just how dogs identify their toys, so they conducted a study to figure it out. Photo: Pixabay/Alan Levine The study, which was published in the Journal of Animal Cognition, studied 14 different...
Motorists In The UK Could Be Fined For Driving With Dogs
As summer rolls around, you may start to notice more and more vehicles driving with furry passengers sticking their heads out the windows. A lot of dogs love to go for a drive in the sun and let the air from the car hit their faces out of the window. If you’re a dog lover and you pass a car with a dog peeking its head out the window, your first reaction is probably to smile and enjoy the view. They’re just so cute! Photo: Pixabay/Eddie K However, if you happen to be driving a canine companion around in the United Kingdom this...
Landlords In England May Be Forced To Allow Pets In Their Rental Houses
Tenants in England may soon have the right to a pet in their rental housing, thanks to the new Renters Reform Bill. According to The Telegraph, part of the Renters Reform Bill changes the law so landlords can no longer have a blanket ban on pets. Currently, landlords are allowed to determine if pets are allowed in their rental houses or not and if so, they can also determine what type of pets they’ll allow. Photo: Pixabay/krystianwin Under the Renters Reform Bill, tenants will have a right to own pets as a default and a landlord will...
