Dolphins Help Rescue Crew Find Lost Swimmer Off Coast Of Ireland
Swimmer lost at sea for nearly 12 hours off the coast of Ireland is rescued thanks in part to a pod of bottlenose dolphins. A man believed to be in his 30’s decided to swim from Castlegregory beach to Mucklaghmore Rock (over 5.5 miles), but the chilly water and long distance proved to be too much. He used his remaining strength to stay afloat. Photo: Pexels/ Michel Rothstein Two lifeboat crews and a helicopter were dispatched to find the missing swimmer after his belongings were found on the beach. Rescuers scoured the open waters and...
Register now for Maddie’s Candid Conversation with Akisha Townsend Eaton
Join us Tuesday, September 14 for an open, informal 30-minute conversation and Q+A with Akisha Townsend Eaton, an attorney at the Animal Legal Defense Fund. The chat will begin at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern. In this discussion with Maddie’s Fund Executive Leadership Team member Mary Ippoliti-Smith, Akisha shares her story from multiple angles. She speaks of how the work of animal lifesaving and animal protection policy are interwoven and how ultimately all social policy can work together – especially in removing barriers...
Disabled Rescue Dog Cannot Control His Excitement Over New Wheelchair Ramp
Benny is a happy-go-lucky dog who doesn’t realize he is disabled. The playful pup is unable to use his hind legs but gets around great in his custom wheelchair. The Tucker Farm (comprised of Beth, her husband Joe, two kids, and numerous rescue dogs) took Benny in as a foster dog when he was just a puppy. He was born with mobility issues and surrendered to a rescue by the breeder. Can you believe this is the first time Benny came here? We can’t wait to get him home! #floof #rescue #doodle Posted by The Tucker Farm on Thursday,...
Dog Saves Owner From Rattlesnake… Twice
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 live in a rural area where people routinely dump their dogs. Reba, a 45-pound red Queensland Heeler, was one who came to live with us. She is very protective, as this story will prove. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY/ANDREWNEWLAND Getting bitten by a rattlesnake once is possibly an accident. Choosing to be bitten again is true bravery! Reba has been bitten three times in the two times she saved...
Golden Retriever Puppy Relaxes In Pool With Flamingo Inner Tube And Video Goes Viral
Puppies are pure perfection and everything they do is adorable, but a four-month-old golden retriever has taken adorable to a whole new level. Meet Riley. She is living her best life in south Florida where she spends her days napping (in duck pajamas), solving food puzzles, and relaxing in the pool. @rileysgoldenlife Welcome to my tiktok 💛 #riley #golden #goldenretriever #goldenretrieverlife #goldenretrieverpuppy #puppy #pjs #sleepyhead #pup #thatsjustmybabydog ♬ That’s Just My Baby Doge – Chicky Milky Sounds...
Why Exotic Animals Make The Worst Pets, Leading To Needless Suffering
Wild animals like tigers, cheetahs, lions, primates, and even reptiles are being taken from the wild as pets across the world. Not only do these kinds of animals not belong in a domesticated environment, they are actually dangerous, and suffer greatly by being abused as “pets.” As Born Free USA reports, around 5,000 tigers alone are estimated to be held by private individuals, but since most states don’t keep accurate records on exotic animals that enter their state, it has become almost impossible to know how many...
Common canine conditions that respond well to acupuncture
A wide variety of health problems in dogs, from allergies to kidney disease, respond well to acupuncture. Here’s a look at the most common conditions this ancient healing modality can help treat. When it comes to alternative therapies for dogs, acupuncture is one of the most well-known, even among those who use those and practice mainstream medicine. It’s not surprising, considering how long acupuncture has been around – and how effective it can be in the treatment of a wide range of health problems in our canine companions....
‘Ugly’ Pitbull Finally Finds A Forever Home After A Year Of Waiting
All dogs deserve a loving and stable home. Sadly, not all dogs get so lucky. Every year, there are thousands of homeless pets who end up inside animal shelters waiting for a miracle that will never come. It is quite heartbreaking, and it’s one of the reasons that adopting rather than shopping for a pet is such a wonderful choice to make. When it comes to animals getting adopted, there are many reasons why some animals are overlooked more than others. Photo: Pixabay/KEVSER AÇIKGÖZ Sadly, some of this can be purely...
Adorable Puppy Imitates Bunny In Viral Video
Monkey see, monkey do. Or in this case, it’s more like puppy see, puppy do. Babies are known to learn many different behaviors by observing those around them, and the same goes for puppies too. These adorably quizzical creatures will often explore the world around them, eager to learn, and many times they will carefully watch other dogs or animals around them, observing their behaviors.In some really cute instances, they will mirror these behaviors much to our delight. Luckily for us, there is one precious Boxer puppy who decided to...
Abandoned Dog Found Starving To Death Gets A Second Chance At Life
It is absolutely mind-boggling how there can be people in this world who would be completely fine with neglecting a dog and leaving them to suffer. Or worse, I don’t understand how someone could see an animal suffering and then just keep driving like it’s nothing. For one suffering pooch, Sotirakis, life was pretty rough. The dog was living as a stray for some time, and he was starving. In fact, he was getting very desperate when a couple driving by spotted the starving dog on the side of the highway. Photo: Pixabay/Rahat 20 They...
Omaha Woman’s ‘DogGurt’ Spreads Joy And Gives Back
Starting a business is a daunting task, even more so in the middle of a pandemic! But Doggurt founder Amanda Colanino has taken on that double challenge with her organic frozen treats. She’s already seeing success — what started as a humble venture in September of 2020 with Colanino showing up to farmer’s markets and events has ballooned into a presence in multiple US states, with more development on the way. It all started in Omaha, Nebraska when Colanino combined her passion for making tasty frozen treats with her love of...
Nerf’s New ‘Catnip Disc Blaster’ Delights And Puzzles Cats Everywhere
Are you a cat owner? If you’re reading this, the answer is likely yes. And that means you’re likely to say “yes” when hit with the follow-up: Do you often search for novel ways to amuse and confuse your cat? We’ve all done it. Part of the pleasure of pets is seeing them react to the world around them. I have to be honest. Although I’ve had my fair share of fun playing and messing with cats, I never dreamed up something as wild as this: PHOTO: PETCO That is the Catnip Blaster, new from Nerf. I could explain...
Mama Dog Protects Her Puppies Even After She Was Shot
A good mom does anything for her kids. That holds true across species. Sadly, it’s often the most tragic stories that remind us of this truth. Fortunately for Bailey the rescue dog, this one has the silveriest of linings. Found by rescuers laying near-motionless, Bailey had been through two major challenges. First, she’d given birth to a beautiful litter of puppies. Second, she’d been shot. Photo: Pexels/Adrianna Calvo Her legs bleeding, Bailey’s first thought was to protect her pups — she even shielded them from...
Shelter Cat Pushes All the Other Kitties Out of the Way When She Sees the Human She Wants
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! It was a busy day at work, full of lots of meetings. I finally returned to my desk, only to find a voice message waiting for me. My husband’s voice said, “Sweetheart, someone wants to meet you.” Then I heard a very distinctive, “Miu! Miu miu meeewwwww!” CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY/DENISE MCQUILLEN Guess what happened two days later? That’s right, we went to...
Frogs Use Flowers As Umbrellas When It Rains And There Are Photos To Prove It
Frogs spend a lot of time in the water, but that doesn’t mean they don’t know enough to get out of the rain. Indonesian wildlife photographer Ajar Setiadi captures the unseen moments of animals that reside in his garden and around his home in Bogor. But most are not the typical photographed species. He features his perfect shots of spiders, snakes, snails, pray-mantis, and adorable frogs on his Instagram page for all to see. Setiadi has a special interest in frogs because they are not only fascinating creatures, but his pets. Just...
Illinois Becomes 5th State To Ban Sale Of Puppy Mill Puppies In Pet Stores
Animal lovers rejoiced when Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the bill that banned the sale of puppy mill puppies in pet stores. Illinois is the 5th state to issue such a ban joining California, Maryland, New York, Washington, and countless other cities. Puppy mills are hell on earth for dogs. Female dogs are bred repeatedly and often kept in squalor conditions. The health of the dogs is overlooked with a sole focus on profits, which usually results in sick puppies. Photo: Pexels/NEOSiAM 2021 Thousands of people have purchased what they...
Taiwan Officials Euthanize 154 Smuggled Cats And The World Is Outraged
154 cats were discovered aboard a fishing boat in a suspected smuggling operation by Taiwan officials. Two days later all the cats were euthanized. People around the world, including thousands of animal-loving Taiwan residents, are heartbroken and infuriated. Their anger is mostly targeted at the smugglers but many want to know why the cats couldn’t have been quarantined and then re-homed? Photo: Pixabay/sputnikzion Coast guards intercepted the boat 40 miles off the southern coast of Kaohsiung, Taiwan and discovered 62 crates filled...
Choosing a wheelchair for a dog with mobility issues
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Learn more about open adoptions with these Maddie’s University courses
This blog post originally ran in early 2020. With the Open Arms Challenge starting in November, we wanted to give you a little head start. We’ve put together two brand new courses on Maddie’s University® — Dog Adoptions: Eliminating Roadblocks to Positive Outcomes and Open Cat Adoptions: Keep Them Moving, Get Them Home. We suggest taking them both, even if you only focus on dogs or cats, since the philosophies apply to both. It’s important to note that practicing open adoptions does...
What’s Your Pet’s Love Language?
Everyone has a love language. Some people show their affection with affirmative words or quality time. Others express their devotion with acts of service, thoughtful gifts, or physical touch. But love languages–first popularized in the 1992 bestselling book, The Five Love Languages, by Gary Chapman–are more just than a human phenomenon. Now research suggests that our pets communicate using love languages, too. Chris Lane with rescued dogs Cooper and Chloe. Photo: Seresto® Country music star Chris Lane is very familiar with the...
