Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: The Open Arms Challenge, cat language webcast and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. New webcast: Language that harms cats – August 18 at 12:00 PM PTHow we talk about cats can influence public attitudes and behavior, so it is important to consider the words, images and stories we use – particularly when we are trying to change the way the public views and responds to our work. Register Now You’re invited to join the Open Arms Challenge!This Challenge is all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive...
Firefighters Are Called After A Dachshund Gets Stuck In A Wine Rack
Life is always interesting with a dog around, and that apparently includes a wiener dog named Millie. As a black and tan shorthaired dachshund, she is easy to recognize. It seems as if she is also a dog that likes getting in a tight spot on occasion. Unfortunately, Millie was wedged inside of a wine rack in Jubilee Close in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Try as they might, her owners could not get her free so they had to call the firemen for help. Article continues below Our Featured Programs See how we’re making a...
Tiny Puppy Abandoned In A Field Gets A Second Chance At Life
Seeing a homeless dog is pretty sad, but seeing a homeless puppy is even more heartbreaking. Puppies are just getting started in life, and it is so sad to see a puppy already facing a rough start in life. It takes an especially sad twist when a dog’s lack of a home is due to human interference. As humans, we are supposed to care for and watch over “man’s best friend.” Unfortunately, not all humans are as kind-hearted and compassionate to do so. There are some who will actually abandon animals as if they don’t...
Puppy Rescued After Being Left To Die Because He Walked Funny
It always astonishes me the cruelty of people. How anyone can abandon an animal is beyond me – especially if that animal is in any way sick or injured. Unfortunately, there are awful people everywhere who have no problem dumping off their animals with the same indifference as dropping off a sofa at the dump. It’s heartless and it’s absolutely no way to treat a pet. Sadly, for one 8-month-old dog, he was chucked out into the cold and unforgiving environment after his owner decided that they didn’t want to have to bother...
Pit Bulls Rescued From Months Of Abuse Make An Incredible Transformation
The callousness of some people is absolutely shocking. When it comes to having pets, if you aren’t willing to put in the work that it takes to care for them, you shouldn’t get a pet in the first place. Unfortunately, not everyone thinks like that. For a pair of pit bulls, Buster and Tilana, their owner quickly grew tired of them and didn’t want them anymore. But rather than surrender them to a shelter or rescue where they could be properly cared for, this owner chose neglect. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials You read that...
Abandoned Dog Finds A Loving Forever Home After Sleeping On A Wet Blanket
In my family, all of our pets that we’ve had have been strays. One of our cats was brought home as a kitten by my dad after he noticed him foraging around the parking lot of his work in the evenings. Then, our other cat we took in from our neighbor who had complained about an injured stray hanging around their home. And, of course, our dog was the original stray that we picked up at the shelter. Helping stay animals find a home is always a wonderful idea if you’re ever in the right position to do so. Photo: YouTube/Animal Shelters...
Benson The Gentleman May Be The Most Stylish Cat On Instagram
We all know cats are fashionistas at heart. They love to be spoiled and they love to be fabulous. Sadly, not every cat has the chance to live life in luxury. Many cats are stuck with life on the streets, and that was true of a cat named Benson living in the United Arab Emirates. The little cat was living life as a stray in Dubai when a Good Samaritan heard him meowing and changed his life forever. Speaking with My Modern Met, the Good Samaritan said, “Back when I was living in Dubai, I heard a cat meowing. When I checked, it was a...
10-Year-Old Boy Sold Golf Ball Collection To Raise Money For A War Dog Memorial
Some kids have the purest hearts and they want to do their part to give back. That’s the case with Ashton, a 10-year-old boy who raised money for the Michigan War Dog Memorial in South Lyon, Michigan. According to WXYZ-TV Detroit, Ashton has always been kind-hearted and generous. His mom, Heather Elledge, said, “Ashton’s always been a really kind, loving, empathetic kid.” She went on to explain how when he was in just first grade, Ashton started a “kindness club” at his school to raise money for the...
Woman Leaves Food and Water Near Off Ramp Every Day Until She Can Lure Stray 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! Coming home from work each day, I would be stuck in the 5 p.m. traffic. As I am sitting in my car, from the corner of my eye, I see something running in the bushes by the freeway off ramp just a couple of exits from my home. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY/A-MBLOMMA Hmmm… it was so quick I wasn’t sure if I really saw anything. Was it a bag blowing? Or a flying piece of trash? Well, I...
A 15-minute weekly dog grooming routine
Make grooming your pup quick and easy with this 15-minute weekly regimen! Raise your hand if you’ve ever been too busy to groom your dog. We’ve all been there! When you juggle a lot of responsibilities, brushing Fido can slip a little too low on the priority list. But regular grooming is an extremely important part of your dog’s healthcare routine, so skipping it too often isn’t ideal. To make sure your dog stays looking and feeling his best, try working this 15-minute grooming routine into your weekly schedule....
Kitten Rescued From the Streets the Night Before Destructive Hurricane Arrives
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! In October of 2012, Hurricane Sandy was fast approaching and Pluto was a 6-month-old, female kitten living in a parking lot down by the water in Babylon, New York. Some of the people who were taking care of of the stray cats deemed her too feral to be homed, so after she was “fixed,” they sent her right back out there to fend for herself. CAT. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK/BALAZS KOVACS...
Picky Cat Refuses To Use The Expensive Feeder Its Owner Got
Those who have cats know just how picky they can be. They want things a certain way – their way – and they refuse to go along with anything else. Of course, as cat owners, we do our best to make sure they’re comfortable and have everything they need. Some of us even go above and beyond to spoil our fur babies, but they don’t always appreciate it like they should. One cat owner knows just how true that is. Photo: Pixabay/Hanna Kovalchuk She was hoping to spoil her baby when she purchased a fancy new cat feeder. It was...
Neglected Street Dog Makes An Incredible Transformation
A hairless, neglected street dog in Bali made an incredible transformation after being taken in by a loving rescue. Aaron, with Sun and Sage rescue, spotted a “white blob” on the street corner near a gas station. As he approached, he realized the blob was a dog – in despate need of help. According to The Dodo, the poor thing had no hair left and was covered in scabs. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo Aaron managed to catch the dog, who he named Homer, and take him to the vet, but his condition was so bad he wasn’t sure if the...
Man Finds Dog Living Alone In The Woods And Offers Her A Forever Home
Graham Whatmough was taking a walk through the woods in his homeland of Canada when he decided to veer off-trail a bit. He initially had been going after some wild cranberries he’d spotted, but after a few moments of gathering berries, he noticed an animal hiding beside a fallen log. It wasn’t a wild animal though, it was a dog! According to The Dodo, Graham shared that the dog had been living there for a while it looked like. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo Naturally, Graham approached the dog, but she didn’t seem very friendly....
Foster Mom’s Brutally Honest Adoption Post Finds ‘Gross And Quirky’ Dog The Perfect Home
Every dog deserves to find that perfect forever family who will appreciate them for who they are. However, it’s not always easy. Some dogs are challenging, high-maintenance, or boast a number of undesirable traits. While many of those dogs who don’t have homes end up being euthanized, there are some shelters and foster parents who are dedicated to finding each dog in their care a loving home. That was true for Chowder’s foster mom. She described the English Bulldog as being “gross and quirky,” and she wanted to...
Stranger Saves Woman And Dog Stuck Inside Burning Home
James Cullen was driving home through Fort Myers Beach in Florida when he noticed smoke pouring from a driveway. Rather than continuing along, he detoured off to investigate the cause of the smoke and it’s a good thing he did. As he got closer, he saw flames shooting from a two-story home. After getting out of his vehicle, he could hear a voice yelling, “I can’t get out!” Photo: Wikimedia Commons The Good Samaritan ran up to the burning house and found a woman on the porch with her dog. She told Cullen that she...
Olympian Reunited With Missing Dog Thanks To The Power Of Social Media
Three-time Olympic champion Aly Raisman took to social media when her dog, Mylo, went missing. Mylo went missing over the 4th of July weekend when fireworks spooked the pup and he fled. Thankfully, it wasn’t long before Aly was reunited with her beloved pup thanks to a group of kind-hearted strangers. Photo: Wikimedia Commons In since-deleted captions, Aly shared on Instagram and Twitter: “To my followers in the seaport/Boston area…my dog Mylo was terrified of fireworks and ran off. He has a tag on and a leash. Please let...
Adorable Curly-Haired Cats Look Just Like Little Sheep
I might be biased, but cats are the CUTEST! They have so many adorable features like their little pink toe beans, their cute button noses, those tiny mouths, and of course, their soft and silky fur. In fact, cats are quite fussy when it comes to their fur. They’re always meticulously grooming themselves in order to stay looking sharp. We’re so used to seeing cats with perfectly straight fur, that we never think that there could actually be curly-haired cats. But surprisingly, there is a very rare subset of cats who actually have...
Terrified Dog Learns How To Relax After Being Rescued From Euthanasia
We often forget just how emotional animals can be. They have feelings too, and they can also experience the same anxiety, fear, and sadness that is associated with abandonment. That is why animal shelters are such depressing places. They’re full of sad animals who’ve been abandoned and are feeling scared, vulnerable, and unloved. Every animal deserves a loving, forever home. Sadly, not all animals get lucky right away. Some of them are left to wait in a shelter for someone to come and notice them and then take them home. Photo:...
Herd Of Wild Elephants Finally Heading Home After 807-Mile Trek Across China
For the past 17 months, a herd of wild Asian elephants have been roaming through China and making headlines. Sixteen elephants left a nature reserve in China’s southwestern province of Yunnan in March 2020 and started north. The endangered species plowed their way through fields, eating millions of dollars in crops as they went, and even entered villages. Walking hundreds of miles is exhausting and at one point the herd was seen napping in a field. The adorable moment was shared around the world. The herd settled for awhile in a...
