Georgia Shelter Dog Sports Biggest Smile As She Is Adopted After Spending 324 Days In Shelter
Happy doesn’t begin to describe the feeling a shelter dog named Tilly had when she was finally adopted. Tilly was reportedly found as a stray eating garbage and taken in last year by Walker County Animal Shelter in Georgia. Her friendly personality and adorable looks quickly won the hearts of staff members. The 4-year-old loves outdoor adventures, gets along with cats, and is such a sweetheart, so the shelter couldn’t understand why she hadn’t found a loving home. They said, “We are stumped! This is just unheard of for...
Why Giraffes Should Be Classified As Endangered
Giraffes have faced great threats in the past few decades, and are being pushed rapidly toward extinction. From poaching and habitat loss to climate change, giraffe populations have been in decline since the 1990s, the American Wildlife Foundation reports. According to the Humane Society of the United States, less than 69,000 mature giraffes remain in the wild, 40% fewer than 30 years ago. And Americans have played a big role in those plummeting numbers. Less than 69,000 mature giraffes remain in the wild. Products made from giraffe skins and...
Staying open-minded is important for your dog’s well-being
Once we know something, we have to act on it. Best practices for your dog’s wellbeing are always evolving. Burden of Information – the struggle is real! I say it often, you don’t know what you don’t know. BUT what do we do with information when we learn something new? That is the struggle. Let’s start with an example, have you ever known someone you thought was amazing and could do no wrong? Well, what happens if they were to stab you in the back? Cheat on you? Steal from you? Could you ever go back to seeing...
Should your cat sleep on your bed?
Few things are more cuddly than a slumbering cat. Let’s look at the pros and cons of allowing your kitty to sleep on your bed at night. For as long as I’ve had cats, they’ve slept on the bed with me. Although their sleeping preferences varied as much as their coat colors, one thing they’ve all had in common is that they wanted to be close to me. And I’m in good company. According to a 2019 American Pet Products Association survey, 62% of cats share the bed with their humans. Few cat lovers will reject the comfort...
Rescuers Teamed Up to Save a Stray Dog That Fell in a 100-Foot Deep Dry Well
In India, a stray dog accidentally fell inside a 100-foot dry well, and locals immediately reported it to the Gujarat Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The call was received by Raj Bhavsar, who assembled a team for a rescue operation in Kandari village. Upon arrival, the rescue team saw that the well was deep and dark. For this reason, the rescue operation took over an hour. The rescuers were able to go down the well with the help of fire torches from the locals in the village. Due to the lack of lighting, it was challenging to...
California Rescue Center Seeks Justice for the Dog Who Died After Being Stolen from Them
Paw Works is mourning the death of a stolen puppy after it was struck by a car on a freeway. Their beloved Pretty Girl did not deserve what happened that one fateful night. The shelter received one unfortunate news after the other. A series of unfortunate events happened after midnight on June 9; an unnamed person trespassed the area by picking locks in the shelter. According to Brittany Vizcarra, the director of operations in Paw Works, the security alarm went off at 2:42 am. The suspect was caught on video, and the hooded person looked like...
Shelter Works to Save Neglected, Dangerously Skinny Dog
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! On June 9, a 4-year-old bull terrier dog was found by a good Samaritan in Fife and was brought to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County for care. PHOTO: LINDSEY HEANEY The dog, now named Emmi, arrived at the shelter extremely emaciated, with almost every bone in her body showing. She was incredibly weak and dangerously thin, weighing in at 22 pounds. The shelter’s...
All You Need to Know About Probiotics for Dogs
Both good and bad bacteria can live inside the gastrointestinal tract of dogs. Probiotics are the good or friendly bacteria (and yeast) needed in the gut for healthy digestive and immune system function. Dr. Judy Morgan, a public speaker on pet health and an integrative veterinarian, who offers online consultations, says probiotics combat the bad bacteria and are the gatekeepers that stop pathogenic intruders. They keep the mucosal gut lining healthy so that the body can receive nutrients. When your dog has vomiting and diarrhea,...
Ohio Animal Shelter Loses Power On Hottest Day Of The Year But Receives Loads Of Help From Community
Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center in Columbus, Ohio, lost power on Tuesday, which happened to be the hottest day of the year. With temperatures over 90 degrees, the staff immediately posted a plea for help to keep the shelter dogs cool. “We need your help. The power is out here at the shelter, and our pups needs ice to keep cool in this blazing heat!” They asked the community to donate large bags of ice, kiddie pools, bedding, large towels, and peanut butter for frozen treats. People immediately responded and...
Teach your dog to enjoy car rides!
While many dogs love “going for drives”, others may find it stressful. Here’s how to teach your dog to enjoy car rides, whatever his age. Hitting the road with your dog can be a wonderful adventure. Whether you’re heading to the local park or embarking on a cross-country trip, sharing the journey with a dog that enjoys the ride and is a good traveler makes all the difference. Ideally, it’s best to start getting your dog used to the car while he’s still a puppy, but with time and patience, you can also teach...
The Best Friends 2021 national dataset has arrived
This month, Best Friends Animal Society published its 2021 dataset. While there were some setbacks, there is plenty to be optimistic about. In 2021, the save rate increased from 79% to 83%. According to its blog, “The number of animals who didn’t leave shelters alive ticked up by only 2.3% to 355,000 in 2021, which shows that we are trending toward something resembling normality. The latest dataset also shows intake rising by 8.1%.” Given that many shelters were forced to close to the public or limit access in 2020 due to...
Woman Puts Her Own Twist To The Birthday Song To Celebrate Doug The Pug’s 10th Birthday
Alright, everyone! Get you party hats on because we’re celebrating another birthday! The birthday celebrant is none other than the super adorable and Instagram superstar, Doug The Pug. Woo-hoo! Please imagine confetti being thrown around now, otherwise the woo-hoo effect wouldn’t be fully felt. Thanks. PHOTO: Instagram/itsdougthepug This cool little dude is loved by many and is even a People’s Choice Award Winner twice. With 3.8M followers on Instagram, this guy is not only popular on the platform though. You can say that...
Cute Dog Makes Its Owner’s Food Business Boom by Doing the Delivery Service
Yes, times have been hard even for New York City due to the coronavirus pandemic. Its owner’s struggles and heartaches are a dog’s pain, too. (Who wouldn’t feel the actual stress and sadness when all that the two of you have been eating during the lockdown were sardines and oatmeal?) But, with the lockdown already over, now is the opportunity to fully support its owner who happens to own a small fast food store! Photo: Instagram Video/dogsofinstagram This Golden Retriever would be more than happy to help! Well, not in...
Dog Wandered Away From Home, Entered A Dollar General & Refused To Leave
Bradenton Florida Police received a call that was unlike anything they’ve ever gotten before. The call came from local Dollar General employees who told police that there was an individual who was refusing to leave their store. It turns out that the individual was a 135-pound dog who spent a couple of hours browsing around the store, preventing employees from closing. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition They soon learned that the dog was named Bentley, and he had broken through a gate at his home a few blocks away and decided to walk off to...
U.K. Vets Urge Animal Lovers Not to Buy English Bulldogs Until Breeding Issues Are Addressed
English bulldogs have been selectively bred for centuries, with the breed as we know it first being recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886. This breeding has limited the dogs’ genetic pool and left them with increasing health problems. Now, veterinarians in the U.K. are urging people not to buy English bulldogs until more is done to mitigate these issues. The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) recently investigated the prevalence of health issues among English bulldogs versus other dogs, finding that the breed had a higher incidence...
This Shelter Started a Lost and Found Texting Program and Got Twice as Many Dogs Home
About a year and a half ago, Greenville County Animal Care in South Carolina set up a lost and found pets texting program. People who’ve lost a pet text the word LOST to 864-467-3950, and receive an instant reply with information about how to file a lost pet report, and other steps to help locate the missing pet. Those who’ve found a pet text the word FOUND to the same number. “We’ll text you all of the information and tips you need to help you reunite the cat or dog you found with its lost owner!” GCAC...
8 Missing Dogs & Cats Who Made It Home Because They Were Microchipped
Here at the Animal Rescue Site, we love a good reunion story, particularly when missing pets makes it back to their families safe and sound. But as you may have noticed, all the best homecoming tales usually have one thing in common–microchips, which play a critical role in reuniting lost, missing, or stolen pets with their families, sometimes months, years, or decades after they disappeared! June is National Microchip Month Microchips are so key, in fact, that they’ve earned an entire month to highlight their pivotal role in...
Abandoned 8-Year-Old Dog Had ‘Lost All Hope,’ But New Family Changes That
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! A few years after losing our big dog, my partner and I started looking at getting another. We contacted a local rescue to see if they had anyone that would work with two children who were 5-years-old and 3-months-old, a small dog, a cat, and some rats. We wanted to be 100% sure we found someone that would work for all of us. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / SANDEEP HANDA We were told about Buddy, an...
Seniors At Living Facility Celebrate Cruise Week With Wildlife Safari & ‘Dolphin’ Rides
Many senior living facilities plan a lot of fun activities for their residents in order to keep them occupied and make sure they’re having a good time there. Activities like Bingo, cards, checkers, chess, and watching movies are just a few favorites. But one living center took things up a notch and planned a very special week for their seniors that’s unlike any other. Independence Village in Plymouth, Michigan, decided to celebrate ‘Cruise Week’ at their facility. Cruise Week began with a “cruise” to Puerto...
Guide to Dog Boarding for the Day — Dog Daycare
Dog boarding is a facility where they take care of your dog either for a few hours or a day (called dog daycare) or for a longer period of time, like when you go on vacation. Dog boarding has been around for many years but dog daycare has taken off with the increase of dog ownership among working families. Dog daycare can be fun, even enriching — for both you and your pup. Staying positive is key, because your dog can sense any anxiety you’re feeling. How will you know if your dog likes daycare? As one of our experts says,...
