Dog Covered In Ticks And Left Tied To A Post Gets A New Chance At Life
An abandoned dog in Serbia was given a new chance at life after rescuers came to his aid. According to a video shared by the Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac, Serbia, they received a call regarding a dog that was tied to a post and all alone. When rescuers arrived on the scene, they were greeted by the concerned citizens who’d called for help. They didn’t want to leave the dog alone but knew they couldn’t care for it. Thankfully, the rescue organization was able to lend a hand. Photo: YouTube/Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac,...
Circus Bears In Vietnam Finally Retire To A Life Of Freedom
Vietnamese circus bears can finally retire to a life of freedom after the country announced it would phase out animal performances. Circus animals have been at the forefront of animal welfare campaigns for years, and now, they have a chance to celebrate after four bears were rescued from the Hanoi Central Circus – the last circus bears in all of Vietnam. According to Animal Asia, this historic moment came after the Ministry of Culture in Vietnam declared that it would be phasing out wild animal performances. Upon hearing the news, the...
Puppy-Stealing Gangs Speak Out And Send Chilling Message To Dog Owners
Members of puppy-stealing gangs issued a warning to dog owners to keep their pets close. In a VICE documentary that interviewed career dog thieves, they explained how dogs and puppies can be lured or taken from their owners and flipped for profit. Organizations and gangs exist around stealing and reselling dogs, and the message that the puppy thieves shared is chilling. Photo: Pixabay During the pandemic, the demand for puppies drove prices up by as much as 450%. Sadly, the high demand and increased price tag just encouraged dog thieves even...
Family Says Hi To Grumpy Pug That Just Woke Up From A Nap
If you’ve ever been sitting in a car in a parking lot waiting for something or someone, you probably know all the different ways to entertain yourself. Some people choose to listen to music, some people text or play on their phones, and others look out the windows and see what interesting things they can witness. If you happen to be lucky, you may just see a dog out your window, and if you’re really lucky, it’s in the car right next to you! Dogs can be so sweet and they bring so much joy to a day, even if it’s from a...
Dog Locked In Tiny Cage For Six Years Finally Gets A Chance At Freedom
A dog who spent six years locked in a small cage was finally rescued and got to live freely for the first time in her life. Angelica spent the past six years of her life neglected, living in a cage far too small. It appears she didn’t get the exercise, baths, or social interaction that she desperately needed. Despite all that, she was so full of love and trust and just wanted the chance to show that to anyone who would love her back. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo Thankfully, Knine Rescue Inc., was able to step in and rescue her from her...
Gentle Dog Fosters Injured Bird After A Storm
It’s not uncommon to hear of dogs mothering other animals, even of different species. While some dog breeds may get negative reputations for being aggressive or snappy, as a whole, dogs are gentle, loving beings and there are so many stories that prove just that. Recently, a gentle boxer named Mia showed just how compassionate and kind dogs can be. The boxer, from Nottingham, Maryland, took in an injured bird after a storm and stepped in as its foster mom. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog According to ViralHog, Mia’s owners shared that...
Veteran With PTSD Is Finally Able To Land A Job Thanks To His New Service Dog
A veteran with severe PTSD was finally able to get a job, thanks to the help of his service dog. John was in the Marine Corps for 22 years before retiring from that service. During his time in the military, he developed severe PTSD, particularly from time spent in Lebanon during an invasion in the first Gulf War. In an interview shared by Animalkind Stories, John said that his personality was so affected by his time working that his grandkids started referring to him as “Grumpy Grandpa.” Photo: Facebook/Animalkind Stories After 31...
Puppy Shares His Dinner With Wild Raccoons
A little puppy was eating dinner, and he was joined by three wild raccoons! Dogs are some of the most loving, generous animals on the planet, and the little things they do go to prove just that. There are regularly stories of dogs saving people, fostering animals of other species, and doing the kindest things. One little puppy in Barnesville, Ohio, showed his generous heart by sharing his food with some fellow animals. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog The puppy, named Chief, was caught on video eating his evening meal. However, he wasn’t dining...
Original ‘Doge’ Meme NFT Breaks Record And Sells For $4 Million
The original Doge meme just broke a record, selling as a non-fungible token for $4 million. The iconic meme token pictures a Shiba Inu with a concerned expression. It’s a well-loved meme and was regularly shared over the Internet well before it became a form of currency. Eventually, the Doge meme began to be sold as NFTs, making its way to popular trading platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood. Photo: flickr/Дмитрий Шустов While the meme is commonly referred to...
Man Rescues Abandoned Puppy Discarded In A Black Crate
While on his way to work, a kindhearted man discovered an abandoned puppy and stopped to do the right thing. In a video shared on YouTube, the man explained that he walks up a hill to work every day, and walks home at noon. On his walk home one particular day, he discovered a puppy, abandoned in a black crate with some old sacks. Photo: YouTube/ที่พักพิงที่ดี At first, he wasn’t sure if he was going to help the little pup, but its cries for help...
Klepto Cat Loves To Steal From Neighbors, So Mom Posts Sign
A black rescue cat named Esme has been stealing from her neighbors in Oregon for years. It all began in 2019 when she first started to roam outside. Esme would stand by the door and meow loudlyletting her mom, Kate Felmet, know she had brought a gift – which was usually a dead bird or trash. “My mom is an avid bird-watcher and was quite distressed, so I began to praise Esme for anything she brought me that wasn’t a bird,” Felmet told The Insider. Photo: Kate Felmet And so a kleptomaniac was born. Esme would collect...
Maine Bans Cosmetic Animal Testing
Maine is the sixth U.S. state to ban the sale of cosmetic products tested on animals. The Pine Tree State joins California, Nevada, Illinois, Virginia and Maryland. On June 11, Governor Janet Mills signed legislation that bans the sale of cosmetic products tested on animals. Photo: Pexels “Maine has now joined the growing number of states that have acted to end the needless suffering animals endure to test cosmetics,” said Katie Hansberry, Maine state director for the Humane Society of the United States. “With many new...
Couple Teaches Deaf Sheepdog Sign Language So She Can Return To The Job She Loves
Norfolk couple teaches rescued senior sheepdog sign language so she can do what she loves best – herd sheep. An eight-year-old Border collie named Peggy was surrendered to RSPCA when she lost her hearing and could no longer perform her job on the farm. The sweet girl was supposed to be temporarily fostered by animal welfare manager Chloe Shorten and her shepherd husband, Jason, until a more permanent solution was found – but Peggy quickly won their hearts. Photo: Facebook/RSPCA Mid Norfolk & North Suffolk Branch Chloe said,...
How one of our nation’s most successful foster programs is recruiting their fosters
Kansas City Pet Project has one of the largest foster programs in the nation with over 4,400 pets placed in foster homes in 2020 alone. In any given month, over 50% of their pets are being cared for in foster homes! At a time when many shelters and rescue organizations are looking for innovative ways to recruit fosters, we asked Tori Fugate, Chief Communications Officer for Kansas City Pet Project and Kelly Duer, Foster Care Specialist here at Maddie’s Fund®, to give us a peek at the techniques they’ll be discussing in...
How To Help A Dog With Separation Anxiety
Our pets are our best friends, and, in our dogs’ eyes, we are their whole world. Which is why, when owners leave, a lot of dogs develop separation anxiety. According to Medical News Today, more than 70% of dogs get separation anxiety. Pets can become anxious without their owners or in new locations or if they’ve had a traumatic event or if their owners leave them for long periods of time. Whether you’ve moved homes or your routine has changed, your dog can tell. They become nervous and frantic or act out when they’re...
Rescued Cats Defy The Odds To Escape Deadly Wildfires
Oliver is an orange tabby cat who lives in central Oregon. Or at least he did until a wildfire destroyed his former home. But when Oliver’s family fled the burning house, they couldn’t find the family cat. Oliver’s frantic owners shared his description with volunteers searching for pets in the wreckage, but weeks went by without any sign of the frightened feline. Photo: Facebook/Holiday Farm Fire As the days turned into weeks, Oliver’s family began to fear they’d never see their pet again. But then one day, a...
Our Little Farmer
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! While visiting my niece in the Midwest, her two young sons and their dog (not a dog who is good with cats) found a kitten in the thicket down the hill from the house. This is farm country – and it was right around harvest time. Nights were getting very cold and predators abounded. The kitten was small, with ribs showing, also showing some signs of fighting on his paw and tail. No...
National Park Service Reminds People Not To Use Friends As Bear Bait
It is safer to hike with a friend, most of the time. As people start to swarm parks for some fresh air and sightseeing, park rangers thought it was time to remind people of what to do if they encounter a bear. Just like previous years, National Park Service (NPS) posted a witty public safety announcement that is capturing the attention of visitors. Photo: Pixabay NPS wrote, “If a bear clacks its teeth, sticks out its lips, huffs, woofs, or slaps the ground with its paws, it is warning you that you are too close and are making it...
U.S. Plans To Suspend Import Of Dogs From Over 100 Countries, Including Rescued Dogs
On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) announced they will be issuing a temporary ban on the import of dogs from over 100 countries due to rabies concerns. The suspension, which goes into effect on July 14, will ban the import of dogs from 113 high risk countries including China, Russia, Vietnam, Columbia, Dominican Republic, and dozens more. Photo: Pexels “CDC estimates 6% of all dogs imported into the Unites States arrive from countries at high risk for dog rabies. Inadequately vaccinated dogs are not...
A Lifesaving Request from Dr. Jefferson
Jun 16, 2021 Not far from APA!, our friends at the Bastrop County Animal Shelter reached out to us for emergency help, as their shelter is facing an outbreak of distemper. All their kennels are full and the pets inside are facing euthanasia to make room for incoming pets. This news is devastating, and we want to help. The Bastrop County Animal Shelter said their greatest need is for us to help them save the lives of 20 dogs. The dogs have tested positive and may come down with signs of distemper. They need a place to stay while recovering...
