Police Save Dog From Hot Car After Owner Is Killed In Tragic Shooting
When a verbal altercation escalated to gunfire outside a Walmart in Springfield, Missouri, the incident initially looked like America’s latest example of senseless gun violence. But in the wake of the shooting, the scene took an even more tragic turn. Not only was a 33-year-old man needlessly killed, the victim’s dog, Zeke, was left waiting in a hot car for his human to return. Photo: Facebook/Springfield, MO Police Department According to the Springfield Police Department, officers were alerted to the victim’s dog well...
Blue-Eyed Dog With Heartbreaking Backstory Goes Viral On TikTok
Daphne is a sweet and loving Boston Terrier. But one thing makes Daphne a little bit different from other Bostons. This plucky pup has two blue eyes, setting her apart from most examples of her breed. But Daphne is still a cute and healthy dog, according to her owner, @tessvetnurse, who posts videos of the expressive pup on TikTok. One of those clips went viral after Daphne’s owner shared the dog’s heartbreaking adoption story. Screenshot: TikTok/tessvetnurse According to Daphne’s owner, nobody wanted to adopt the blue-eyed...
Former Bait Dog Adopted By Firefighter Who Saved Her Life
Firefighters are known for their brave deeds, particularly when it comes to rescuing people and pets from fires. So when a bystander found a severely injured pit bull one night, he wrapped the dog in a towel and raced her to the nearest fire station. The dog was in bad shape, but he knew the firefighters would help. “He had Charlie wrapped in a towel and she was real bloody,” Ladder 10 Firefighter Joe Pedrick told Fox 28 Philadelphia. Pedrick and his crew did their best to clean the dog’s wounds, then rushed her to an animal...
Woman Turns a Cat Who Was ‘Too Wild to Be Socialized’ Into a Love Bug
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! The year was 2005. One day, there was an all-black cat at my back door meowing. While he didn’t look hungry, I fed him anyway. Meanwhile, I already had three cats of my own. As I was putting the food out for this all black cat, I hear another cat crying under my car. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY/BIRGL I look to see the cutest little orange and white cat, so I fed him too. However, this...
8 Ways To Observe National Pet Fire Safety Day On July 15
An estimated 500,000 pets are affected by house fires each year. Nearly 40,000 of those animals will die from their injuries. National Pet Fire Safety Day–observed on July 15 every year–was founded to keep your pet from becoming one of these tragic statistics. Photo: Pixabay “One of the hallmarks of responsible dog ownership is keeping pets safe and planning for unexpected emergencies, including house fires,” said Lisa Peterson, a spokesperson from the American Kennel Club, which co-founded National Pet Fire Safety Day...
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Are you looking to acquire some new skills this summer? We have six online apprenticeships that will suit anyone’s needs! The application period for these apprenticeships ends tomorrow, Friday, July 16. Seats are limited, so don’t miss out! Whether lost pets are your passion, fostering gets you excited or shelter clinic management is your thing, we think just about anyone can benefit from these online apprenticeships. Each apprenticeship is four weeks long and is made up of a combination of self-paced...
Microsoft’s New AI-Powered Tool Can Identify Dog’s Breed From A Photo
What makes dogs so lovable? That question, of course, has hundreds of answers! But for many, at least part of pups’ appeal lies in their beautiful and expressive faces. You can learn so much just from looking into their eyes. Knowing this, the software wizards at Microsoft have cooked up a new tool that trains AI and facial recognition technology to examine photos of dogs and take its best guess as to their breed, temperament, and more! The tool, part of Microsoft’s Bing search engine, goes by the name “What breed is that...
Miami Condo Rescuers Get A Helping Paw From Some Comfort Dogs
The collapse of the condo in Miami captured the world’s attention. It also brought out the best in many people, who did their part to ensure that the rescue efforts kept going. As you can imagine, it was a very stressful situation for those rescuers, so nine golden retrievers came in to lend a helping hand. Those Golden retrievers were brought from out of state to help those who were on scene as first responders. The Miami Surfside Condo collapse had certainly taken a toll, but the dogs were there to help. Photo: Wikimedia Commons...
Eagle Scout Helps Dog Rescue By Building And Donating 25 Dog Beds
One of the things you try to do as an Eagle Scout is to help others. It is built into some of the projects that they do, and in some cases, they just do things out of the kindness of their own heart. Nobody knows this better than a member of Eagle Scout troop 323 in Freeland, Joseph Wittke. He decided to do something that would help out dogs in need and he built 25 dog beds and donated them to the Amazing Grace Animal Rescue. Photo: Pixabay The rescue shared about the scout’s kindness on Facebook. They wrote: Article continues below Our...
Some Dogs Are Better At Learning And Understanding Words Than Others
If you have a pet in your home, you likely talk to them on a regular basis. It’s not that we necessarily expect our pets to answer us, we just want a listening ear. As it turns out, some pets may recognize what we are saying more than most of us realize. In the Journal Scientific Reports, a study was published after a group of dogs was tested to determine if they could understand the names associated with certain toys. Photo: PXHERE They wanted to see if a lot of training could influence the dogs and help them learn more if the training...
Husky Rescues Cat Trapped In A Cooler
While out on a walk with its owner, a husky became a hero after identifying a cat that was trapped in a cooler and wrapped in a trash bag. According to a post shared by the Fearless Kitty Rescue, over the weekend, a poor cat was dumped on the rescue donation bench. The kitty had been zippped into a cooler and wrapped in a trash bag, creating a very dangerous environment for her. Thankfully, in the early hours of Saturday, June 26th, a husky out for a walk with its owner sniffed the cat out and saved her. Photo: flickr/Irene Mei In the post,...
Dad Tells Golden Retriever That He’s Going To Be A Big Brother
Baby announcements have grown in popularity, and many people have added their own twist to the announcement. For some people, they announce the coming of their first child, and others use the announcement to tell an only child that they’re getting a sibling. One of the best parts of the announcements are the reactions of those finding out the news for the first time. While these announcements are most popular amongst humans, they’ve also made their way into the pet world. One lucky golden retriever got the announcement that he was...
Stray Puppy Full Of Bullets And Hit By A Car Gets A New Chance At Life
It’d be nice if all of the animals in the world had loving homes to return to or their own place in nature. However, that’s far from reality. Irresponsible pet owners and breeders have resulted in numerous stray dogs that roam the streets, and often, their quality of life isn’t great. Beyond their struggles of finding food and shelter, many have to survive the cruelty of humans who are out to get them. For one poor stray named Peggy, she’d run into the worst of luck. Not only had someone shot her repeatedly with a...
How To Socialize Feral Kittens So They’re Ready For A New Home
Every year, more feral kittens are born into the world, and sometimes, they don’t have the best quality of life. Rescuers and kind-hearted people might try to capture the kittens and offer them a new home, but coming from a feral background can mean they don’t adjust well to life with humans. Anyone whose been around feral cats and kittens knows just how feisty and “mean” they can be. Sadly, the rescued kittens who don’t get used to humans often grow into cats who are skittish and deemed unadoptable, resulting in...
There’s A Giant 3D Cat On The Outside Of A Building In Japan
A cat in Japan is capturing the attention of people passing by, and it’s not for the reason you might think. The giant feline, who is the size of a large yacht, sits on the upper corner of a tall building and watches over the drivers and people in Tokyo. While adorable, it’s not a real cat, but rather, a 3D digital LED cat projected onto a billboard. Photo: TikTok/nowthis The giant feline, nicknamed “Shinjuku east exit cat,” sits near a subway station and has won the hearts of several people, and even made quite a...
How Goats Play an Important Role in Wildfire Prevention
With drought impacting 90% of the western United States and about 50% experiencing the most extreme levels, officials are expecting a pretty rough fire season. There have already been several significant blazes. Personnel are as ready as they can be, with the typical equipment at hand. One species is also helping by lending a hand – or hoof – to the effort. Many communities have taken to using goats to help minimize the impacts of fire. Their grazing has proven to be a helpful tool in reducing the number of highly-flammable plants...
Over 800 Manatees Have Died In Florida Over The Past 6 Months, Shattering All Records
Florida manatees are dying at an alarming rate. The previous deadliest year for manatees occurred in 2013 when 830 manatees died due to a toxic algae bloom. Sadly, that record has been shattered in just six months. 841 manatees have died along the Atlantic coast of Florida between January 1 and July 2 of this year. Photo: Pixabay Dozens more have been injured but survived thanks to local rescue groups. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced the manatee deaths have been declared an Unusual Mortality Event, which...
After Being Shot By An Angry Farmer, Dog’s Collar Saves Her Life
There are lots of good reasons why dogs should wear collars. Collars help keep dogs safe on walks. They carry dog tags and ID. Some collars carry reflective strips and GPS trackers. But one Utah dog, Coconut, has found a new and novel use for her collar. After being repeatedly shot at by an angry farmer, this lucky dog’s collar saved her life. Photo: Pixabay According to KSL-TV, Coconut’s brush with death began innocently enough when the mischievous dog and her canine brother, Axel, dug a hole under the family fence. The pair were...
Emaciated Rescue Dog Who Pulled Global Heartstrings Has Passed Away
Shelter workers at Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control aren’t strangers to animal neglect and abuse. But they were still deeply affected by the heartbreaking story of “Skinny Dog,” a young Beagle or Brittney mix dumped behind a former Target in Fort Wayne, Indiana. By the time rescuers found him, the starving dog was so weak and emaciated he couldn’t even walk. Photo: YouTube/Fort Wayne’s NBC Veterinarians raced to give the dog emergency care, and — for a while — the pup responded well to treatment....
Boy Cat Names: Ideas for Naming a Male Cat
Getting a new kitty can be exciting, but pet parents often find it hard to name a cat, especially a male cat. You want to choose the right name that fits your cat’s personality and you want to make sure the name will fit your kitty as they grow into an adult cat. Whether you decide on a playful name, an old time name or a strong name, whatever it may be make sure it’s perfect for your kitty. Photo: Adobe Stock/RedcupStudio Choose a Name Based On Your Male Cat’s Personality In the beginning, kittens are fun and playful so...
