Two Chihuahuas Without Front Legs Get To Run For The First Time
A video captured the moment that two chihuahuas without front legs received prosthetic legs (or carts) that allowed them both to run for the first time in their lives. The video was shared on YouTube by Nat Geo WILD and features Thor and Turbo-Roo, two two-legged chihuahuas. According to a GoFundMe shared by their owners, Ray and Ashley, Turbo-Roo was born without legs and they decided to adopt him. Five years later, Chihuahua Rescue Indiana came across Thor, a little chihuahua for sale on Craigslist. Thor did have all of his legs initially,...
Frisbee-Obsessed Dog Goes Viral For Gathering All His Discs At Once
A golden labrador has gone viral for his obsession with frisbees and his adorable habit of gathering all his discs at once. In a TikTok video, Winson’s owner, Ray, showed the golden labrador playing with his frisbees and collecting them all together and people can’t get enough. They wrote, “showing off winston’s talent.” Photo: TikTok/@rjb22_ In the video, you can see the happy dog collecting each frisbee disk one at a time while holding the growing stack securely in his mouth. Each frisbee he picks up seems like...
Man Reunited With His Dog 10 Years After It Went Missing
Losing a pet is devastating. As the days turn to weeks, months, and eventually years, it’s easy to lose hope that you’ll never see your furry companion ever again. Some pet owners eventually receive the call they’ve been waiting for: Their pet has been found! Sometimes it happens within a few hours or days, but sometimes it takes years to come – if it ever comes at all. One man knows the pain of losing a pet and waiting to hear back, only to come up empty-handed after painfully and diligently searching. It seemed his...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online apprenticeships, Ann Dunn on the future and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Ann Dunn shares why helping is much easier than re-homingAnn Dunn has been director of Oakland Animal Services (OAS) for about 17 months now. When the opportunity to join the Human Animal Support Services presented itself, it was a no-brainer. On a recent Shelter and Rescue Support call in April, Dunn shared why OAS joined the initiative, what her biggest takeaways have been thus far and what she thinks the future holds....
Rescue Cat Helps New Fur Mom Smile As She Grieves Her Husband and 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! I was going through a difficult time in my life. My husband of 50 years had died a year earlier after a several year battle with Parkinson’s. Having quit my job a couple of years before to care for him full-time, I was left alone with only our dear dog, Jack, for company. Jack was elderly, a couple of months short of 17, but he still seemed to be going strong and at his recent visit...
Rescue Dog with Harrowing Beginning Helps Bring Joy to Forever Home
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 back, I was going through a very difficult time. I was praying to find joy in my life. The depression put me in a very dark place, and I just couldn’t get away from that dark cloud of depression that looked over me. We starting talking about getting a dog, and my husband thought it might be just what I needed. But at the same time, we wanted to rescue a dog. We wanted to...
6-Week-Old Puppy Abandoned In Hot Mailbox In Alabama
Otilia Gaona from Alberta, Alabama, headed out to her mailbox with her dog named Biscuit to check the mail, as they do every afternoon, but was shocked to find a puppy inside. On Wednesday, Gaona opened her mailbox and saw a pair of “sweet eyes” looking back at her. The frightened puppy was crying after being left all alone in the hot metal box. The door was latched so no air or light was getting in. Screenshot: YouTube/WKRG She quickly brought the black and tan puppy inside and offered it food and water. She told WKRG she was...
How To Take Care Of A Dog
You’ve just adopted a dog. Congratulations! In addition to gaining a loyal companion, you’ve saved a life, found a new best friend, and given a rescue dog a home. But if you’re a first-time dog owner, you might now be wondering how to care for your dog. Dogs need food, toys, treats, exercise, and a comfy place to sleep. But how many walks do you give them each day? What is crate training? What if there’s something else that you’re forgetting? Learning how to care for a dog can feel daunting for new dog owners,...
Puppy Born Without Eyes Due To “Bad Breeding Practice” Seeks Forever Home
Teacup is a happy and playful puppy who doesn’t realize she is different. She was born without eyes due to irresponsible breeding practices, but she hasn’t let that stop her for living life to the fullest. The miniature schnauzer/wheaten terrier mix weighs a mere 5 pounds and was bred to be a “toy dog”. But when her health started to fail shortly after birth the breeder surrendered her to Big Fluffy Dog Rescue, a dog rescue in Nashville, Tennessee. She arrived as a four-week-old puppy who weighed just one pound. Due to...
Cat Abandoned in a Carrier Outside in the Heat Finds New Home
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! I already had six cats, so when I saw a posting on NextDoor of a “beautiful, long-hair cat” who had a pretty tragic abandonment story, with the notation on the post, “Does anybody have room in their home or heart for this cat?” I thought to myself, “What a beautiful cat. But I’m full up.” So I replied that I had room in my heart, but not my home....
Naomi Watts Heartbroken Over Death Of Beloved Dog Bob
The hardest day in any pet owner’s life is the day we must say goodbye to our beloved friend. The following days are also hard as we mourn their loss. Actress Naomi Watts is heartbroken over the death of her 20-year-old Yorkshire terrier named Bob. She took to Instagram to pay tribute to her faithful pup. “My Darling Bob. What an honor to have had you in our lives. You’ll be living on in my heart and soul forever. Rest In Peace. 20 years of love. Godspeed! 😥💔 #legend #wingman,” she wrote. Watts said Bob...
Ann Dunn shares why helping is much easier than re-homing
Ann Dunn has been director of Oakland Animal Services (OAS) for about 17 months now. When the opportunity to join the Human Animal Support Services presented itself, it was a no-brainer. On a recent Shelter and Rescue Support call in April, Dunn shared why OAS joined the initiative, what her biggest takeaways have been thus far and what she thinks the future holds. Why join Human Animal Support Services? When she first started, the shelter was used to operating...
Caring Dog Provides Comfort and Friendship to Fellow Canines When They’re Sick
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 had just lost a fur baby at the age of 13. A family member gave us this little ball of black and white fur to help us heal. He did more than that, always such a sweet guy. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY/ANDRE SUDHOLT I did have another dog, too, and within a couple months found out he had full blown stomach cancer. Our new boy was there for me. The sick one was beyond help when the vet found it....
Woman Unexpectedly Finds Her ‘Soul Dog’ While Grieving a Lost 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! After having to put down our beloved Whitney due to liver failure, it did not take my daughter and I long to realize we needed another dog. A couple of weeks later, we went down to the local animal care and control to look for our new family member. We had agreed to look for a female dog, at least two years of age and not bigger than 35 pounds, as we felt with our living environment, this...
Woman Tries To Win Her Cat’s Affection By Wearing A Fake Beard
Cats can be fickle with their attention and affection, or at least that is what one woman hoped. While we may never truly know what cats are thinking, we can take a guess based on their behavior. It is said that dogs are man’s best friend, but Roswell proves cats can also be man’s best friend. Roswell is a 5-year-old polydactyl feline who is a proud daddy’s boy. The two are constantly cuddling and it is obvious that Drew, his dad, is his favorite. However, Lindsey, Drew’s wife, refused to give up hope and went to...
How to Create a Daily Schedule For Your New Puppy
Getting a new puppy can be exciting and fun, but just like babies, puppies need routine. The first few weeks after you bring a puppy home are crucial in establishing their routine. There will be vaccination appointments and puppy classes and middle of the night potty breaks. How your puppy experiences his first few weeks at home will help lay the guidelines for his behavior. It’s important to set a schedule and stick to it. Establish a Daily Routine for Your Puppy When your puppy comes home, they are trying to adapt and understand their...
Big Jake, Once Known As The World’s Tallest Horse, Dies In Wisconsin
A 20-year-old Belgian horse who held the Guinness World Record for world’s tallest horse in 2010 has died. Big Jake was a beloved horse who lived on Smokey Hollow Farm in Poynette, Wisconsin. He was 20 hands (6 feet 8 inches) and 2.75 inches tall from hoof to the top of his withers. Jerry Gilbert, owner of the farm, called the horse a “superstar” and said, “He was truly a magnificent animal. He was extremely talented.” He was born in March 2001 and weighed over 100 pounds more than a normal Belgian foal at birth....
Overcoming Obstacles – Lasagna’s Journey to Walk Again
Jul 06, 2021 “His determination to overcome a horrific past and his pure will to reject the aid of a wheelchair was the point that sealed the deal.” Sweet, friendly, and now full of energy, you’d never guess Lasagna had a traumatic, rough first year of life. As a young pup, Lasagna came to Austin Pets Alive! paralyzed, likely from a gunshot wound. He was unable to bring his back legs underneath him and could not bear weight. Stranger to houses, as he had never been in one, Lasagna simply wanted a home where he could live a...
Terrified Chihuahua Abandoned By Owners Learns To Trust Again After Being Rescued
Dogs love unconditionally and would never abandon you; they simply ask the same in return. Sadly, countless dogs are abandoned by their owners every day. A tiny chihuahua was left behind by her owners to fend for herself outside a California home with no food or water. Thankfully, she was found by kindhearted construction workers who provided food, water, and a makeshift shelter until help arrived. Screenshot: YouTube/Hope For Paws Hope for Paws, an animal rescue based in Los Angeles, heard about the abandoned chihuahua and rushed to rescue...
‘Are You Sure That’s Not a Chipmunk?’ Tiny Kitten Rescued by Determined RN
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! I am an R.N. and lactation consultant and had experience with feeding premature babies. In late August 2013, I was outside trimming a shrub when I heard a peeping sound. It sounded like a baby bird, but I couldn’t find it. I located the sound in the planter behind the flowers and just as I saw something moving, I saw a tiny kitten waddle out and drop into my hand. CAT. PHOTO:...
