How To Make Halloween Gummy Candy For Your Dogs
Many people appreciate the Halloween holiday, and it is perhaps one of the most popular holidays that we celebrate. It is something that we do as a family, so having our dogs along for the ride is really a no-brainer. If you would like to celebrate Halloween along with your furry friend, it’s a good idea to come prepared. After all, we couldn’t feed them chocolate or other goodies because it would make them sick. That is where this delicious recipe from Gone to the Snow Dogs comes in. She shows us how to make some delicious gummy...
Fisherman Saves Drowning Rabbit From The Water
When on a fishing trip, most people wouldn’t expect to find anything other than fish. But sometimes, you might run into something unexpected that could turn a fishing trip into a rescue mission. It’s not unheard of for men who are out near water to find an animal in need, like the fisherman who recently saved an owl while fishing. For a couple of fishermen out on a trip, their day quickly turned into a rescue mission when they saw a rabbit struggling in the water. Photo: Pixabay/stefanoceruti63 Rabbits aren’t natural...
Cat Loves Getting Kisses From His Mama
Even though cats are often thought of as being aloft and cold, they can actually be quite affectionate. Some cats just can’t get enough pets, love, and attention from their owners, and sometimes it’s overbearing! I had a few cats growing up and each one was different. Some would love to be held 24/7 and cuddled, but others would attack you the moment you tried to pick them up. One thing they all had in common, however, was that they didn’t like kisses. Or at least, if you tried to give them kisses they didn’t take it...
15-Year-Old Blind Dog Loves Playing In The Snow
15 years is a long time for a dog to live, and when they make it to that age, we often think of them being sick and weak. They may struggle to eat or walk and spend a lot of time sleeping. But every now and again, we hear of a dog in his golden years living his best life – and that’s exactly what Smiley the golden retriever was doing. 15-year-old Smiley was not only facing old age but blindness as well. He had a rough start to life, being born into a puppy mill to make the breeders a quick profit. Sadly, one of the many issues...
Badly Injured Cat Gets A Second Chance At Life
Hope for Paws received a call regarding a cat in need of help. The caller explained that the cat was badly injured and they were desperate to get him some help. JoAnn Wiltz with Hope For Paws responded to the call for help and was able to safely capture the little cat named Zorro. It was clear that the cat wasn’t doing well, but they weren’t sure all that was wrong with him just yet. Wiltz carefully loaded Zorro into a crate and drove him to the veterinarian’s office where he received a full assessment. Photo: YouTube/Hope...
Dog Given Away To Cruel Home Gets Help From Kind-Hearted Kids
Phoebe was given away, “free to a good home.” Sadly, the home she found was anything but good. Phoebe’s life with her new owner in De Doorns, South Africa was filled with neglect and cruelty. The poor dog was left chained on a tiny rope outside in the scorching heat. She didn’t have enough food or water and her rope wasn’t even long enough for her to walk around and go potty. Life was looking pretty bleak and it’s unclear how long Phoebe would’ve survived in those conditions if help hadn’t...
Deployed Solider Rescues Cat With Kittens And Brings Them Home With Her
When Sergeant Kelsey was deployed to the Middle East, she didn’t know exactly what to expect. Life on deployment can be varied and unexpected. Just six weeks into her deployment, she ended up with a mission, but not one assigned by her work. As the non-profit Guardians of Rescue shared in a Facebook post, Kelsey ended up finding a stray cat in need of help early on in her deployment. They said that the cat was “visibly malnourished, wounded, and so weak she could only walk a few steps at a time.” Kelsey couldn’t sit...
Woman Looks Out Window And Captures Sweet Moment Man Introduces Puppy To Cat
Dogs and cats are known enemies, but sometimes, they can get along quite well. Usually, we see cats and dogs being friends when they live together, but sometimes they can make friends with each other at the most unexpected times. That’s what happened with a little puppy going on a walk with his owner. The 4-month-old Welsh Terrier poodle mix named Ted was out for a daily stroll when he walked past a cat. Photo: Pexels/Teela Hudak They happened to be walking by Cheyenne’s apartment when she looked out the window and saw the sweet...
Dog Honored As Hero For Saving Koalas After The Australian Bushfires
Bear, the bushfire hero, has received a prestigious award for his koala-saving efforts. The bushfires that devastated Australia in 2019-2020 left much of the land burnt and barren and countless animals were killed. It’s estimated that the country lost one-third of its koala population to the fires, which is truly heartbreaking. Once the smoke cleared, rescuers worked diligently to find any survivors that may be out there. One of the best rescuers ended up being a six-year-old Australian Koolie named bear. Photo: Pixabay/Couleur The...
Pair of Helpers Steps in to Keep Kittens Fed When Their Mom Disappears
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 fine morning, a multi-colored stray cat showed up at our place out of the blue. She was thin, malnourished and weak. We started calling her Multi because of her Calico pattern. We began feeding her the scraps and she soon turned out to be an expecting mom. We allowed her inside and provided her a safe space for delivery. Soon we found ourselves ordering the best quality cat food for...
Whale Caught In Lobster Trap Struggles To Move, Fisherman Dives In To Help
Five friends set out for a fishing trip off the coast of Point Loma, California. Just as the sun was going down, they spent an hour and a half trying to reel in a 180-pound blue fin tuna, and were successful. They were thrilled with their incredible catch, but little did they know, this would definitely not be the highlight of their trip. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition The next morning when they were out on their boat again, one of the guys named Matt Capron, spotted a whale in the distance. As they got closer, they realized that the young...
Stray Cat Covered In Lice And Suffering From Untreated Wound Finds Forever Home
Hope for Paws, a California animal rescue organization, received a text about an injured stray cat and rushed to rescue him. JoAnn Wiltz and Dominique arrived to find the black cat quietly sitting by a garage door, almost like he was waiting to be rescued. He was named Grimm by the couple who had been feeding him for the past few months. The feline appeared friendly and seemed comfortable around people. He didn’t run off when Wiltz approached but instead started to purr. Screenshot: YouTube/Hope For Paws Grimm was carefully loaded into...
Retired Military K-9 Gets Adopted By Veteran After Heartwarming Reunion
Irk is a military K-9 who spent 6 years serving our country. Now after many years of brave service, the hard-working dog finally gets to retire with his veteran handler in Arizona. According to Fox10Phoenix, Irk used to work with former Staff Sergeant Sheridyn Rupp, who bonded with the German Shepherd they patrolled a military base in Illinois. Photo: Facebook/American Humane The veteran’s social media pages are filled with photos of the pair together, including cute snaps of the veteran carrying Irk on her shoulders. The pair clearly...
Father and Son’s Scary Halloween Maze Raises Money For Local Animal Shelter
For the past 15 years, a father and son from Warwick, Rhode Island, have been turning their front yard into a spooky Halloween maze. Fred Moussally and his son, Anthony, started working on this year’s “The House on Lakecrest” display in mid-August and used new and recycled items. The pair said it is their biggest display yet. No detail has been spared and the final product is scary good. Fred described their creation in a Facebook post. “As you enter it will take you through the Butcher Chop, scary scarecrows, toxic...
Why mental enrichment is so important for dogs
Just like us, dogs can get bored, frustrated, anxious and depressed due to lack of mental stimulation. This article looks at why mental enrichment is so important to your dog, and how you can introduce more variety and fun into his life. If this pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the importance of social contacts and variety in our lives. Staying home and following the same routine day in and day out, with few social interactions, has left many people feeling bored, frustrated, anxious and depressed. Our dogs can feel the same way...
Research confirms the need for pet assistance for hospitalized patients
Hospitalizations can be stressful for patients for a number of reasons. One reason that may not be so obvious? Care for their pets while they’re away from home. A recent survey was conducted at the University of Michigan Health on this very topic. The purpose of the survey was to understand how a need to care for animals at home might affect how hospitalized patients follow their doctors’ recommendations. Researchers published their findings in the Journal of Patient Experience. Among those finding of the 113 patients surveyed...
Officer Saves Cockapoo From Burning Building
During my senior year of high school, I did a police ride-along. When I asked my assigned police officers what they liked most about their line of work, they said besides getting to help others, they enjoyed the adventure of the job. No one day was ever the same, and they never knew what they’d be facing from one day to the next. While on the clock, Sgt. Brian Phair and Patrolman Travis Sodon ended up responding to a call that involved a house fire. The two officers arrived ahead of other emergency services and surveyed the area. They...
Puddles May Be Putting Your Dogs At Risk
Now that we’re in the autumn season, we can expect to see more rainy days between now and springtime. Rainy days can be wonderful for staying inside, curled up with a warm cup of something and a long list of binge-able shows on our favorite streaming service. But once the rain goes away, most of us like to venture outside for some fresh air and a bit of a stroll. This is particularly true for those of us who have dogs. Our pet pooches usually don’t like to be cooped up for too long, so at the first hint of sunshine, it’s...
People Can’t Get Enough Of The Bodega Cats On Social Media
Cats are such cute animals. They always look so cool with their ability to give zero cares about a thing in the world. Anyone who loves cats has probably heard about the social media page, @Bodegacats_ which was first set up back in 2014. Since then, the page has gained almost 700K followers. The page is a delightful compilation of cats inside bodegas. For those who don’t know what a bodega is, it’s essentially a small grocery store – almost like a convenience store – that is located in a Spanish-speaking neighborhood....
Puppy Banished Outside To A Life Of Neglect Gets A Second Chance At Love
I have never understood why people can get a pet and then not take proper care of them. Pets aren’t just a source of entertainment that are there until you’ve decided you’ve had enough. They require care and respect and a major level of responsibility. For Patsy, life started out warm and welcoming indoors until she was three months old. Suddenly, things changed and she found herself banished outside by her owner. Despite having done nothing wrong, Patsy wasn’t allowed back inside ever again. She was kept outside in a...
