Happy birthday, Maddie!
Today we celebrate the little dog who started a revolution. She was bold, feisty and not afraid to take chances. Although she is no longer with us, we continue to give thanks to Maddie in the form of grants, resources and in everything we do. We know she’d be insanely proud of the work you all are doing and how far we’ve come as a field. Please join us in wishing her a happy birthday. We’d love to hear your favorite #ThanksToMaddie story on social or Maddie’s® Pet Forum! And, if you haven’t read her...
Malnourished, Abused Dog Turns Up at Family’s Porch on Winter Night
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! We didn’t want another dog. After all, we’ve already been chosen by several outdoor cats, who we’ve had fixed, and who we love and take care of. We also have one indoor kitty, two rescued guinea pigs, and a chocolate lab (her first family offered her to us when they had to move and couldn’t keep her). DOG. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / TANYA It is, however,...
‘Forsaken’ Pup Cried For His Sister To Wake Up, Put His Paws On Her Little Body
There are so many heroes in this world and rescue stories. This particular story has a happy ending for this pup, we promise. Image/Story Source Credit: YouTube Video – AnimalStep Two young pups were cruelly set aside. They waited for someone to come to their rescue, knowing they couldn’t survive on their own. One of the puppies was struck by a vehicle fatally by accident. Her brother didn’t realize she had already passed. The impact was so forceful that she most likely did not suffer or feel the pain. He sobbed over her...
Dr. Aziza’s Top Pet First Aid Tips She Wishes All Her Pet Parent Patients Would Know
Did you know that April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month? During this month the veterinary community aims to raise awareness about pet first aid and teach pet parents what to do in emergency situations. We’ve asked our Freshpet vet, Dr. Aziza, to share her top pet first aid tips she wishes all pet parents would know – read on to find out what’s on her list! Tip #1: Know who to contact in the case of an emergency If your pet has ingested or come into contact with poisonous/toxic substances (i.e. dark chocolate), call...
3-Legged Dog Saves Baby Otter From Minnesota River
A 6-year-old goldendoodle named Gus is a hero for rescuing a struggling baby otter from the frigid St. Croix River on Easter Sunday. Gus lost one of his back legs in February due to cancer and his family was unsure if he would ever swim again. But when the opportunity presented itself, Gus jumped in the freezing water and swam like a champ. Three-Legged Dog Battling Cancer Rescues Baby Otter From St. Croix River t.co/75xBpr4x1X pic.twitter.com/tvOHZThq25 — WCCO – CBS Minnesota (@WCCO) April 24, 2022 Fox 9 reports the resilient dog...
Looking for a good audiobook on animal stories?
We have two fabulous Audible animal story suggestions narrated by animal advocate Hayden Panettiere. Sometimes a good old paperback in a sunlit corner of the house is the perfect way to absorb a great book – but for the busy commuter, traveler or even house cleaner, an audiobook about your favorite animals is the way to go. Looking for suggestions right up your animal-loving alley? Inside Animal Hearts and Minds: Bears That Count, Goats That Surf, and Other True Stories of Animal Intelligence and Emotion When Animals Rescue: Amazing...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: National Calls, online apprenticeships and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Are you registered for the National Calls?We are three months in to the grant giveaways during the National Calls, and we’ve only just begun! If you’re not already familiar, these Monday and Friday calls started early in the pandemic, as a way to come together when we had to be apart. They have grown to be a lifeline for many, with… Learn More Coming soon: Summer online apprenticeships from Maddie’s Fund®Applications for the...
Woman Rescues Baby Squirrel And He Refuses To Leave Her Side
My childhood home was built on old farming land where oranges and avocados were grown in Orange County before it got really developed as a suburb. Given its location, my parents have quite a few orange and avocado trees on their property which meant that we never had to buy either avocados or oranges – something I sorely miss whenever I head to the grocery store these days. But it wasn’t just my family that enjoyed the avocado and orange trees on our property. Each year we’d have several mockingbird families build their...
Rescuers Save Mom And Puppies From Trash-Filled House
Everyone deserves a nice place to live – a place that can truly be a warm and safe environment. This goes for animals as well. Oftentimes, animals will find themselves forced to live in squalid conditions, and that is quite unfair. Like humans, they should also be entitled to a warm, safe, and sanitary place that they can call home. One stray dog mom and her little puppies are getting a second chance at finding a loving forever home after they were rescued from horrific living conditions. Photo: YouTube/Stray Rescue of St.Louis Official...
Newborn Llama Tries To Walk For The Very First Time
Baby animals are adorable, and most of what makes them so cute is that they’re all ready to play and explore life as soon as they’re minutes old. It’s hard not to smile and have your heart melted at such infectious joy! Joining the ranks of excitable baby newborns is one adorable little llama who is testing out his legs for the very first time. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog He is wobbly and unsteady, but that doesn’t seem to stop him one bit. With Mom nearby, he is confident enough to try and get up so he can take on the...
Hero Cat Saves The Day During A House Fire
Cats are hardly ever considered heroes, but the truth is that cats can be quite heroic when they want to be. They can show the same care and compassion towards their people as dogs do, and this will often lead them to extraordinary feats of heroism. Such is the case of Mandy the cat, who is being hailed a heroine for her role in saving her owner during a recent house fire. Photo: Pixabay/99mimimi The brave little feline was even presented a plaque by the Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department in Chattanooga, TN, as an honor for her actions!...
Milkman Convicted After Surveillance Caught Him Kicking A Hedgehog
A milkman in Sudbury, Suffolk has been convicted of animal cruelty after surveillance cameras caught him cruelly kicking a hedgehog away from a porch. 53-year-old David Herring was tried and convicted after homeowners discovered the footage and sent it to the RSPCA to investigate. According to The Metro, the little hedgehog was eating food left out by Ellen Burrows, the owner of the home. Photo: Facebook/Bartek Kopała When Herring arrived early in the morning when it was still dark, he spotted the hedgehog and kicked it off the porch....
Construction Workers Use Excavator To Rescue Dog From Swift-Moving Canal
A dog was given a second chance at life thanks to the quick-thinking actions of some construction workers. The rescue took place in Pasaje Canto, Ecuador when a stray dog accidentally fell into an irrigation canal. The water in the canal was swift, brown, and full of debris. If someone didn’t act fast, the dog would be lost forever. Photo: Pixabay/Hans Braxmeier Of course, it wouldn’t be safe for people to jump into the canal after the dog. They needed some way to get down near the water without falling in! That’s when some...
7 fun things to do with your dog this summer
If you’re looking for something to do with your dog this summer, and aren’t sure what to do as the pandemic winds down, check out this list of seven fun and simple ideas. Even as the pandemic seems to be winding down in some places, it remains important to follow existing restrictions as long as they’re in place. So if you’re looking for some fun things to do with your dog this summer, and aren’t sure what’s available to you, check out this list of seven fun and simple ideas. 1. Enjoy a long walk You and...
Children with Fear of Dogs Change Their Tune When They Meet Rescue Pup
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! When my two children were small, they were deathly afraid of dogs. My in-laws had a lovely black lab who loved children, but when we visited, they never went near him. As a dog lover, I was concerned about them growing up with a fear of dogs and so I asked my pediatrician what to do. His advice? To either wait it out or get a dog. I opted for the latter. We lived in Maryland, and I...
Doberman Pinscher
Quick Facts Weight: 66 – 88 pounds (29.94 – 39.92 kg) Height: 24 – 28 inches (60.96 – 71.12 cm) The Look of a Doberman Pinscher Doberman Pinschers have a lean, powerful and distinguished frame. They have a poised, alert, ready-to-movie stance and a lively, intelligent expression. Dobermans have a deep, broad chest, a strong neck and a medium-sized, square and muscular body. Their heads are wedge-shaped with alert, dark eyes and ears that are either cropped or pointing up. They have docked tails (usually) and straight...
This Escaped Baby Cow Was Caught Beefing By Himself With A Mailbox In New Jersey
To add another item to our list of hilarious animals caught on police bodycams like this goat clip, we are adding this video of a cute baby bull in New Jersey who was found “assaulting” a mailbox. The Stafford Township Police Department posted this video on their Facebook page last month. It shows Officer Pascale’s bodycam from when got dispatched on Hilliard Ave in New Jersey. It was said that the police got called to help round up and escort a few animals home who escaped from their gated pens that afternoon. In the video...
Stray Kitten Climbs Into Brand New Jaguar Luxury Vehicle
One clever kitten found his way off the streets and into a loving home by climbing into a brand new Jaguar luxury car. Hope For Paws received a text about the kitten after it wandered into a dealership from the streets and climbed into one of their show cars. Some people tried to capture the orange tabby kitten, but he was too smart and stayed hidden safely in the vehicle. Photo: Youtube/Hope For Paws – Official Rescue Channel Rescuers with Hope for Paws weren’t about to give up, though. They arrived at the dealership in...
Dog Throws Tantrum When Breakfast Isn’t Served Fast Enough
Waking up hungry is never fun, but having a routine to know when breakfast is served can help. The same is true for our pets! Two Staffordshire bull terriers from Warwickshire, England, are used to their breakfast time and they can’t stand when their food is served late. Alfie and Ayra live with their owner, 28-year-old Lizzie Colden, and they put up a fit when they’re not fed on time. Or, Alfie does anyway. Photo: Pixabay/Dané Spamers The two-year-old pup was recently caught on video throwing a temper tantrum over his late...
Study Finds More Pets Are Overdosing On Marijuana
A new study found the incidents of pets overdosing on marijuana have gone up since its legalization in Canada in 2018. The report came from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada and was published in PLOS ONE. According to the report, not only are dogs and cats overdosing on marijuana more frequently, but other pets are as well, such as cockatoos, horses, ferrets, and iguanas. Photo: Pixabay/Vnukko Drug researchers surveyed over 200 veterinarians in 2021 for the study. The vets were asked to recall incidents of marijuana-related vet...
