Man Leaves Dog In Hot Car While He Gambles For Hours
When an Ohio man decided to visit the local racetrack and casino, he was hoping to win big. But the trip spelled misfortune for his trusty dog, who was left alone in the car while her owner gambled for hours. The man didn’t even bother cracking a window to give the dog some air. Photo: Hollywood Gaming In Austinwood, Ohio By 1 pm, the temperature outside had climbed to 84 degrees, which is when worried bystanders began calling the police. One man called 911 after watching a heavily panting dog collapse on the seat. According to WKBN,...
YouTuber Arrested For ‘Flying’ Dog With Helium Balloons
YouTuber Gaurav Sharma has been arrested for animal cruelty for attempting to make his dog fly with helium balloons. Gaurav’s YouTube channel GAURAVZONE explores Delhi, India, and has over 4 million followers. But a recent video in which he tied helium balloons to his Pomeranian named Dollar caught the attention of animal activists who reported it to local officials. Screenshot: YouTube/Feed animals The video, which has since been removed from the channel, showed Gaurav holding Dollar who had several balloons tied around his body. He...
A Safe Harbor for Stormy
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 a cat lover. When I heard there was a stray cat at my work site, I wanted to help. I would leave food and water, and finally met a sweet and petite tuxedo kitty. I had heard of her sad story from coworkers. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY/ELISABETH NEFF She had two or three kittens and folks were trying to help them with food. But some stray dogs got onto the enclosure at work and chased the...
Lost Deaf Dog Reunited With Deaf Owner Thanks To GPS Collar
Microchips are lifesavers when it comes to lost pets, but so are GPS collars. An Illinois family decided to take extra precautions when they adopted a deaf dog and it paid off big time. Lex, a two-year-old Australian shepherd, doesn’t let his lack of hearing hinder his zest for life. He loves to play in his fenced yard with his canine brother, Jack. But one day he discovered the gate was open and left his yard. Screenshot: YouTube/WGN News The Rollin family adopted Lex from Speak St. Louis, a rescue that focuses on saving double merles...
Join us for a special conversation with Justin Marceau and Gabrielle Chapman!
Justin Marceau, author of Beyond Cages: Animal Law and Criminal Punishment and Gabrielle Chapman, social justice analyst, will be speaking with each other in special 45-minute edition of Maddie’s® Candid Conversations on Thursday, June 3 at 12 PM PT/3 PM ET. The discussion will center around the role of fines and fees, civil penalties, conviction and punishment in achieving positive outcomes for animals – and how current enforcement models can in fact produce negative consequences for companion animals which can...
To Help Identify Threats and Boost Conservation, Kenya is Conducting its First Wildlife Census
Kenya is rich in biodiversity, with more than 35,000 species of plants and animals. The country has already taken steps to address the decline of many of its species. Now, it’s looking to better understand and protect native animals with a first-ever wildlife census. In May, the country embarked on the two-month effort. Using aircraft, GPS trackers, boats, and camera traps, Kenya’s Wildlife Service is aiming to count every animal. Rangers, researchers, and community members will work to cover all the country’s 58 national...
Rescued Pets Were Waiting At Shelter When A Special Delivery Arrived
Willow is a deaf 5-year-old lab mix, but she doesn’t let her disability get her down. But this playful dog was still surrendered by her former owners, who couldn’t meet this active gal’s daily exercise needs. Fortunately, Willow wound up at Noble Friends Foundation for OC Animal Care, a California shelter committed to giving unwanted dogs and cats a second chance. “Willow is a very playful white Labrador mix that also happens to be special needs,” shelter workers told Greater Good Charities. “Willow is deaf...
Jasper
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! Jasper was surrendered to a rescue group by his owners who said they were going to have a baby. He was 8-years-old and had been with his family since he was a puppy. I agreed to foster him and found a scared little schnauzer with such bad skin allergies that he had been shaved -no fur. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY/ISABELL WOLF He was sensitive and nippy if his feet or ears were touched or there...
Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Provides Sneak Peek Of Funniest Photos Submitted This Year
Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards is spreading some much-needed laughter and joy around the world with a preview of this year’s funniest entries. The annual competition perfectly pairs laughter with conservation. Wildlife photographers spend their days observing animals in their natural habitat (sounds pretty amazing) and witness some incredible moments. Thankfully, they share some of the perfect shots they capture with the rest of us to enjoy. Photo: Arthur Trevino/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Photographers submit their...
Ducklings Follow Their Mom Through An Elementary School As Part Of A 20-Year Tradition
20 years ago, a mama duck found a nest in the courtyard of a school. The only problem was that there was no easy, direct access to the nearby pond. Rather than move the nesting spot, the mama mallard decided to stay where she was and find a way to walk her little ducklings to the pond in the spring. The only way to get there with her little ducks, who were too small to fly, was to walk directly through the Eisenhower Elementary school. Since that first year the mama duck made the trek through the school with her ducklings, they repeat the...
Cats Recreate Famous Scene From ‘The Lion King’
Two cats perfectly recreated the iconic scene from The Lion King where Scar pushes Mufasa off the cliff. Mariah Garret was at home when she noticed her two cats had climbed onto the top of an upturned mattress. They were taking the bedframe apart, so the mattress was sitting on its side, with the top of it resting clear up by the ceiling. Knowing her cats and the mischief they get into, Garrett pulled out a camera to record the little felines in action, but she never could’ve guessed what they were about to do. Photo:...
Dogs Are Being Trained To Detect COVID-19 In Seconds
Trained dogs can now detect COVID-19 within seconds. Six trained Bio Detection dogs with the Medical Detection Dogs organization went through double-blind testing to see if COVID-19 had a smell that dogs could pick up on. As it turns out, it does and dogs can detect it with “high levels of accuracy.” The Medical Detection Dogs shared on Facebook, “This means they can very reliably identify when people do and do not have the disease and crucially, they detected it even when samples were from asymptomatic individuals.”...
Woman Finds Giant Huntsman Spider In Her Car While Speeding
A woman was startled to see a massive huntsman spider crawl out of her car mirror as she was driving around 60mph down the highway. Spiders of all sizes are notorious for giving people the heebie-jeebies and huntsman spiders are at the top of the list for some of the creepiest. While they’re actually pretty harmless when left alone, their size can be quite intimidating. The Australian Museum reports that they average 15cm (or 5 inches) long. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Monique Fogarty was driving down the highway in her hometown in...
Deaf Dog Makes Up Her Own ‘Bark’
A video shows a deaf dog attempting her own version of a “bark,” after never hearing one before. Similar to humans, dogs who are deaf can still make noise. Deaf humans can still talk, and deaf dogs can still bark. However, it might not sound quite the same as coming from someone whose hearing. Lindsay Kelly knows just how true this is because her dog Reggie, who was born deaf, attempts to bark in the most adorable way. In a TikTok video, Kelly explained that Reggie had never heard barking before, but she could see other dogs...
Owners Run In Opposite Directions And Dog Can’t Decide Who To Follow
A loyal dog was put in a position to choose one of its owners but refused. The little Yorkshire terrier named Cookie was taking part in a TikTok challenge with its owners, but no one could’ve expected what Cookie’s reaction would be. In the video posted by @kamilandra_, Kamila and her partner decide to test Cookie’s loyalty by running in opposite directions and seeing who the dog would follow. Photo: SNAPPYGOAT At the start of the video, you can see Kamila and her partner standing side by side with Cookie in between them....
Rescued Dog Overcomes Rough Past To Become Brand’s Top Dog Brew Taster
When we first wrote about Ethan, the dying dog had been dumped in a Kentucky parking lot, so emaciated and weak he could barely lift his head. Thankfully, Ethan was rescued by the Kentucky Humane Society, which nursed the starving dog back to health and found him a loving home. Now Ethan’s new life continues to move in new and exciting directions. According to Busch, Ethan has become the brand’s new dog beer taster — a gig that would cause any dog to drool with envy. Photo: Facebook/Busch “We reviewed many great...
Heat Safety Tips for Pets
May 25, 2021 As we Austinites know, Texas summer heat is real – and sweltering hot. With most summer days reaching at least 90 degrees in Austin, Texas, Austin Pets Alive! is alerting pet owners to exercise caution on these brutally hot days. Temperatures like these can be very dangerous for pets, especially dogs, leading to dehydration and in some cases, death. As we ease into the summer months, be sure to follow these helpful pointers: Check the pavement before going on a walk. Place your hand on it for 10 full seconds. If it’s...
Grand Canyon National Park Warns Visitors To Keep Their Distance From Squirrels
As the Grand Canyon National Park prepares for a busy Memorial Day weekend, they took a moment to post a warning to visitors about the wild animal that causes the most injuries – squirrels. Yes, those adorable furry animals that seem so friendly. The grayish-brown rock squirrels are often seen along the Riverside Walk trail, but have figured out that humans equal food. It is illegal to feed or approach wildlife, but that hasn’t stopped people from offering snacks to the squirrels. Photo: Pixabay “Although they may look cute...
‘Stupid’ Woman Breaks Into Monkey Exhibit At Texas Zoo To Feed Animals Hot Cheetos
El Paso Zoo plans to press charges against a woman who climbed over a fence and entered the spider monkey exhibit over the weekend. Zoo director, Joe Montisano, described the woman as “stupid and lucky.” Real Fit Fam El Paso shared a video on Instagram of the careless woman interacting with two spider monkeys, Libby and Sunday, with the caption, “This is (unfortunately) real: A local woman crossed into the spider monkey enclosure at the @elpasozoo today and fed them… Hot Cheetos.” Screenshot:...
6 tips for recruiting fosters for pets with behavioral needsÂ
Finding foster caregivers for pets who have behavioral needs can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are six strategies animal welfare organizations across the country are using to do just this! 1. Prioritize “unicorn” fosters who have ideal home set-ups for some of your more challenging pets (people who don’t have children or other pets). Be responsive and treat them like VIPs, much like Gateway Pet Guardians does. Not every pet with a...
