Florida Firefighter Adopts Cat He Rescued From Devastating Animal Shelter Fire
A cat thought to have died in a fire at an Orlando animal shelter is found alive by a firefighter, and it is love at first sight. Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando became engulfed in flames on Wednesday evening with dozens of dogs and cats trapped inside. Orange County firefighters and police rushed into the burning building to save as many animals as possible. The fire quickly spread, and part of the roof collapsed making it too dangerous for anyone to enter. Several OCSO deputies, along with members of @OCAS_Orlando @OCFireRescue and...
Understanding vaccinosis in dogs and cats
Defined as an adverse reaction to a shot, vaccinosis can affect dogs and cats in various ways, from mild to severe. Dogs and cats sometimes react negatively to vaccination, just as we humans do. This phenomenon is termed vaccinosis, and reactions can range from mild lethargy or a temporary loss of appetite, to severe conditions such as anaphylactic shock, ataxia, or even death. In this article, we’ll look at vaccinosis in detail, and offer some tips for protecting your own dog or cat from this scary situation. Reactions may be immediate...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Recruit 75 fosters in a day, TikTok and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Today is a fine time to enter your Shelter Animals Count data!Data plays a crucial part in decision making, which is why today is why we are reminding you to please input your Shelter Animals Count (SAC) data! Data has enabled our industry to compile a complete picture of the animals entering and leaving shelters. You can see how your data compares to those in other… Learn More How one rescue organization recruited 75 foster caregivers in one dayOne Tail...
Rescuers Find A Little Puppy Covered In Feces And Starving To Death
When you work for a dog rescue, it’s not unusual to get called in on some rather difficult cases. Some of them may be hard to watch, but they realize that there is an animal that needs help underneath it all. This was recently seen in a terrible way when a call came in about a young puppy being abused. Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue received the call and realized that if they didn’t get there quickly, the puppy would not likely survive. They also contacted the Detroit Police Department to help save the dog. 🐾💜BESSIE...
Neighbors Get A Special Visit Every Day From A 14-Year-Old Golden Retriever
If you ever had a golden retriever in your life, you realize how loving they can be. They show that love to the family but they aren’t afraid to share the love with others as well. That is where Oliver comes in. Ever since Oliver was a puppy, he enjoyed getting out and seeing what the world had to offer. At times, his human mom (Sue) found it to be a little stressful when Oliver would wander off. It was during those wanderings, however, that Oliver met some special friends. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Oliver is now 14 years old, and for...
Man And Dog Barely Escape The Wrath Of A Tornado
I think that all of us will go through frightening situations in life. Perhaps none of them are as frightening, however, as being face-to-face with a tornado. That fact was recently seen when a man and his dog narrowly escaped being caught up in a tornado in New Jersey. A video was shared by the man that showed them escaping to the basement just before the house was hit. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog The man was watching the storm outside of his home and started taking a video. You begin to see the winds picking up and you can’t tell that it...
Video Captures Goat And Rooster Rushing To Save Chicken From Hawk Attack
CCTV footage captured the surprising moment a hawk attempted to steal a chicken from a farmyard, only to be driven away by the chicken’s farm animal friends. The video showed a farm in Gelderland in the Netherlands, owned by Jaap Beets, according to the New York Post. Outside, the chicken house was one chicken happily plucking through the grass. However, after a few seconds pass, a large hawk swoops down from the sky and attempts to steal the chicken. Photo: YouTube/News Now The two birds flounder around, with the hawk shaking plenty of...
Rescuers Help Growling Pit Bull Mom Learn To Trust Again
When Eleni of Wayward Ranch Animal Sanctuary got a call about a rescued pit bull that’d just given birth at a veterinarian’s office, she knew she had to go check it out. When she arrived at the office, they let her go into the back to view the new mama dog and her puppies. Eleni was heartbroken by what she saw. On the window of the dog’s enclosure, there were written messages saying things like, “I will eat you. Do not touch. Don’t trust me.” The mama dog was clearly distressed and wouldn’t stop...
Mama Dog Overjoyed When A Stranger Returns Her Stolen Puppy
Rescuers with Hope For Paws were called to rescue a mama dog and her puppies in the bushes of Los Angeles, California. When they arrived, they found the mama dog, who they named Jade, and six puppies tucked under a bush. They knew they needed to get the dogs off the streets and into a safe home, so they slowly began working to coax Jade from her little home in the bushes. The mama dog was hesitant to leave her spot since she was guarding her puppies, but rescuers were able to get a dog trapping lead around her neck and gently tugged her out...
Hiker Shares Beautiful Moment With Mountain Goats On Top Of Mountain Peak
You never know what you’re going to see or experience when hiking in the mountains. For one hiker in Bozeman, Montana, he had an experience of a lifetime after running into a mother mountain goat and her baby. The hiker had made it to the top of the summit of a peak in the Bridger Range right at sunset, and the two mountain goats trotted towards him as the sky filled with beautiful colors. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog The moment was incredibly beautiful and the hiker happened to capture a piece of it on camera. He shared the footage with...
Puppy On The Brink Of Death Gets A Second Chance At Life
Rescuers with Sidewalk Specials in De Doorns came across a small puppy who desperately needed help. The little dog, who they named Squiggle, was sitting outside, drooling. He wasn’t playing, he wasn’t excited to see humans. He was just sitting there – somewhat lifelessly. Rescuers examined the poor little dog who was covered in filth. He wasn’t eating or drinking and his gums were sickly white. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials It quickly became apparent the little pup wouldn’t live long if left in that condition,...
Dog and Her Puppies Left Abandoned in Public Restroom Find Their Forever Homes
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 May 2021, a dog was found abandoned and tied to a suitcase that was full of her 11 puppies in a public restroom stall. They were brought to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County for care. PUPPIES. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK/KATE The mother dog, Rosie (formerly named Oolong), was emaciated and her puppies had puppy strangles, a condition that creates swelling in the face and skin...
How your pet’s diet impacts the environmentÂ
A look at how your dog or cat’s food impacts the environment, and what factors to consider when investing in an eco-friendly brand! Did you know that it takes 2,000 gallons of water to produce one pound of beef protein? Compare that to the one gallon of water it takes to produce a pound of cricket protein, and you’ve got an obvious winner when it comes to eco-friendliness! Many of us are considering are environmental impact when it comes to the food we eat, but our pets’ diets are equally important! Here’s how his food...
5 things you can do to ease pet anxiety
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3.4 Million Acres Of Spotted Owl Habitat Could Soon Be Restored
Close to 3.4 million acres of protected habitat were stripped from Northern Spotted Owls in 2020. With more than 70% of their habitat already gone, these imperiled birds are hurtling toward extinction. “Robust critical habitat protections are essential to ensuring the survival of the northern spotted owl. The Trump administration’s arbitrary and sweeping reduction of protected areas was conducted without public input or scientific basis. Interior is reviewing the Trump administration’s rollback of northern spotted owl...
Squirrels Have Unique Personalities, New Study Says
We may associate squirrels with acorns, storing away food for the winter, or being a little too ‘nuts’ near the road. A new study says there’s more to these furry critters than meets the eye, though. They also have some personality. Researchers from University of California, Davis, placed golden-mantled ground squirrels in different environments to see how they responded. The goal was to better understand their personalities. They found that some of the animals were noticeably bolder and more social. Their results were...
Veterans Suffering From PTSD Use Wolfdogs As New Form Of Therapy
The transition from the military back to civilian life has proven to be difficult for some veterans, and many of them suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. There are many different options, such as counseling or treatment, that can help people manage their symptoms and prevent them from worsening. Posted by Mattersville on Saturday, February 15, 2020 The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has nearly 200 PTSD treatment programs across the country that offer mental health assessments, medicine, psychotherapy, family and group...
September 22 Is The First Day Of Fall–And The Start Of Your Dog’s Favorite Season
Sept 22 is the first day of fall–and the beginning of your dog’s favorite season! Dogs (like many humans) love autumn for all sorts of reasons. For starters, fall brings cooler temperatures, bringing relief to dogs with thick fluffy coats and active pups itching to resume long walks and hikes outside. Photo: Flickr/Diane M Shuller But your dog also loves autumn because of the season’s signature falling leaves, which create fun and fascinating places to roll and play. Anyone whose taken their dog on an autumnal walk knows...
Puppy Rescued on a Whale-Watching Trip Becomes ‘The Littlest Whale’
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! My daughter and I were taking a road trip down the Baja Peninsula in Mexico to go whale-watching and stopped in a small town for lunch. We tried to get directions to the beach but got lost and ended up in a pretty remote area and we had run out of road. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY/ANTHONY DURAN As I was turning the car around, I noticed something moving in the bushes. I got out of the car found a...
Yearly Whale Slaughter In Faroe Islands Leads To A Record Kill Of 1,400 Mammals
Hours after boats herded dolphins and pilot whales into shallow waters at Skalabotnur beach in Eysturoy, Faroe Islands, the waters of the bay are thick with scarlet blood. Residents of the island gather near the beach to watch as the waters of the bay churn with the carcasses of mammals, soon brought ashore where they are slaughtered for food. The yearly dolphin hunt known as the grind (or Grindadrap in Faroese) has been a controversial event for decades. The Faroese government maintains that about 600 pilot whales are killed on average. The...
