Three-Legged Dog Learns to Swim, Goes on to Win Dock Diving Titles
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. Submissions were accepted through December 5th. Voting will run from December 6th through December 31st. Three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the stories here! Meet Milly P Hope. Milly P Hope was found by a good Samaritan on a cold, wet, busy highway in Lubbock, Texas. Milly was dragging herself down the road in the freezing rain, unable to use her rear legs. She was badly injured and in danger...
After Paying $400 In Vet Bills, Man Discovers Rescue Dog Faked Injury Just To Make Him Feel Better
Russell Jones was having a rough day. The English man was already walking around on crutches after breaking his leg. Now his beloved rescue dog Billy had started limping as well. Russell didn’t know how Billy got injured, but clearly, something was wrong. Now whenever the pair went for a walk, the lurcher (aka greyhound/terrier mix) affected a dramatic limp down the street. Photo: Pixabay So, Russell gathered his crutches and took Billy to the vet to diagnose the problem. The vet dutifully ran x-rays and other tests, which revealed a...
Animal Shelter Puts Spin On Elf On The Shelf To Help Dogs Find Forever Homes
Over a million dogs and cats are homeless in the UK, so animal rescues are turning to new ideas to attract potential adopters. Carla Lane Animals in Need located in Melling, Liverpool, has put a spin on the Elf on the Shelf idea to help homeless dogs get adopted. But instead of an elf they are using the popular plush toy Kevin The Carrot. KEVIN IN THE KENNEL 🥕 🐶 DAY 5!Who’s kennel is Kevin in today???🖤 HAMISH 🖤Handsome Hamish is still looking for his… Posted by Carla Lane Animals in Need Liverpool...
Agency Warns Of “Skyrocketing” Number Of Online Pet Scams Targeting Holiday Shoppers
We never advocate buying a puppy or dog (unless someone needs a specially-trained service pet), but here’s one more reason to adopt, not shop. According to the Better Business Bureau, the agency has detected an alarming spike in online pet scams, which are “skyrocketing” during the pandemic. This disturbing trend led the agency to issue an urgent press release warning people to exercise extreme caution if shopping for pets online. “People currently shopping for pets online are very likely to encounter a scam listing in...
New York Firefighters Rescue Dog Trapped In Frozen Pond
A border collie named Tux found himself in a dangerous situation after he wandered onto a frozen pond in upstate New York. The dog’s hind legs fell through the thin ice, trapping him in the freezing water. Frewsburg Fire Company rushed to save the dog after receiving the early morning call. Photo: Facebook/Chautauqua County Sheriff “At 7:47 am we were dispatched to a report of a dog that had partially fallen through the ice on a pond,” posted the fire department. Firefighters suited up in protective gear before entering the...
DIY Holiday Fundraising
This holiday season, I wanted to do something meaningful for my dogs. Sure, they seem to always love their presents, but how many Hanukkah sweaters are really appropriate for California weather? With a creative idea and a wide social media outreach, you can make a significant impact on the lives of our furry friends — many who don’t have a family to give them unnecessary sweaters. First, choose a charity or shelter to support and confirm your plans, making sure the organization is on board. Then it’s time to get the creative...
What We Don’t Know About The Binturong Could Lead To It’s Extinction
In the dwindling forests of the Philippines lives a fuzzy creature with a squat body, a prehensile tail and long, white whiskers. The Binturong is a curious animal, its anal gland secretions smell like buttered popcorn. The binturong, also known as a bearcat, typically lives in areas between northeast India and the Philippines, but its habitat is being greatly threatened by habitat loss due to logging and agribusiness, especially the oil palm industry, Mongabay reports. It is also hunted for bushmeat, traditional medicine and the pet trade. A...
Adorable Cat Demands That the Kitchen Cabinets Be Open Every Night
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. Submissions were accepted through December 5th. Voting will run from December 6th through December 31st. Three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the stories here! “8 pm, time to open the portals,” I say every night. “Brrmmphh,” answers Honeybelle. No, it’s not a rehearsal for a sci-fi film. It’s just an ordinary evening at my house with an adorable torbie cat...
Four-Pound Cat with Dwarfism Wins Hearts with His Unique Spirit
The following is a guest story for The Animal Rescue Site by Reddit user u/apolo420. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! Ozzy came to us in August of 2020. He was brought in by a kind couple who found him all alone while they were house hunting. They knew they couldn’t just leave him there. PHOTO: U/APOLO420 He had a number of issues like conjunctivitis and parasites of all kinds. Once things cleared up, we realized he was special! Our sweet Ozzy bear has a form of dwarfism...
Beloved Gray Wolf Who Made Headlines For Traveling Through California Has Died
A male, gray wolf known as OR93 only lived two short years, but he made history. The young wolf was born in northern Oregon in 2019 and a year later he set out on his own to find a mate. A tracking collar was placed on him in June 2020 and that is how he became to be known as OR93. He made headlines as he traveled down through California and ended up in San Luis Obispo County, the farthest south a wolf has traveled since 1922. Photo: Pixabay/christels After a roughly 1,000-mile trek his life came to a tragic end. On November 10, Oregon...
10 Animal Christmas Movies To Watch To Get Into The Holiday Spirit
It is the most wonderful time of the year and one of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit is to watch a classic Christmas movie (or ten). Can you think of a better way to spend your evening than cuddled up on the coach with your beloved pet watching heartwarming movies? I didn’t think so. There is no need to search through the long list of Christmas movies because we have compiled the 10 best animal Christmas movies here. Photo: Unsplash/ Madalyn Cox So grab a cozy blanket, a tasty treat (one for your pet, too) and experience...
How “extra” are pet parents during the holidays?
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Doug to the Rescue
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
10 questions to ask when developing a marketing strategy plan for your animal organization
Does your organization have a marketing strategy plan? Marketing is an essential part of any organization, but coming up with a strategy can feel daunting for many. Whether you’re starting from scratch or just want to give your current plan a little lift, we’ve got you covered. Below are ten questions you’ll want to ask when designing a marketing plan tailored to your organization (or a specific project or program). You’ll find these questions, more helpful information and templates in our free online course,...
Jennifer Garner Goes Viral For Bathing Her Cat In The Sink
If you’ve ever tried to bathe a cat, you know it’s not always the easiest task to accomplish. There’s the stereotype that cats hate water for a reason, and they make sure that bathtime is no walk in the park. Thankfully, cats are pretty good at bathing themselves, but they sometimes run into a sticky situation that requires a bit of extra help in the cleaning department. Sometimes they might try to befriend a skunk, which almost always results in a bath being needed. But other times, they may just have a potty accident that...
Man Creates Massive Lego Train And Life-Size Snow Globe For His Cats
Half-Asleep Chris is a stop-motion storyteller, vlogger, and cat owner. Many of his videos revolve around his two beloved felines: Ralph and Bella. Based in the United Kingdom, Chris creates YouTube videos of fantastic LEGO cities, travel adventures, and just about everything related to his furry friends. In fact, even his videos that center around non-cat-related topics end up featuring his two mischievous kitties. It’d be hard not to include them since they’re so adorable and enthusiastic about Chris’s shenanigans –...
Animals To Be Recognized As “Sentient” Thanks To New Spanish Law
A new bill on animal sentience recently passed in the Congress of Deputies in Spain that allows non-farm animals the protections of “sentient beings.” The distinction between seeing an animal as sentient, versus an inanimate object, by the law will impact legal decisions regarding the seizure, abandonment, and mistreatment of domestic and wild animals alike. Under the new law, custody of pets in a divorce case will also be taken into account on a legal level, where a judge can rule what may be the best for the pets and owners...
Proposed Bill Would Allow Pets To Have Their Own Lawyers In Animal Cruelty Cases
A proposed New Jersey bill would allow judges to appoint victims of animal cruelty their own lawyer in court. Currently, most states in the U.S. have laws against animal cruelty (for animals considered “pets”), but those animals have little representation in the courtroom. While there may be a persecutor in the case, that person is focused on proving the abuser guilty and getting a sentencing, rather than being focused on the welfare of the animal. The situation can result in abused animals sitting in shelters for months or years...
Shelters Report Record Adoption Returns As Life Returns To “New Normal” After Pandemic
At the beginning of the pandemic, there was one silver lining: Pet adoptions soared through the roof. As people began to spend more time at home, work from home, and find themselves with little to do, the decision to adopt a pet became easier to make. People had more time to dedicate to training and exercising, and the company of a pet was well welcomed with the isolation of the pandemic. Things were really looking up for shelter pets, and some shelters even ran out of pets! It was a good problem to have, but it wouldn’t last forever....
Missing Dog Saves Family From House Fire Before Reuniting With Owners
A family of three made it out of a house fire in Virginia, and it’s all thanks to a lost dog named Cooper. Cooper had initially shown up near Charity Golloway’s house earlier this year, and she attempted to locate his owner. Sharing a photo of the pup on Facebook, Golloway wrote, “This dog has been up on our hill for the past few days … he is super nice and gentle… has a collar on but have no idea where he came from … if anybody knows anyone missing a dog or knows who he may belong to please message me...
