Orphaned Kittens and Puppies Get Second Chance At Life, Thanks To You
Shelters and rescues around the country become overwhelmed with unwanted and orphaned kittens starting early spring until late fall in a time known as “kitten season”. In addition to the influx of kittens and cats, shelters also see a rise in orphaned puppies. These newborns require a lot of extra care and must be bottle fed with special formula every couple of hours. Shelters that are already at capacity need help to save these innocent animals. Photo: Pixabay That’s where fosters and generous people like you come in....
Why The Disappearance Of North American Bats Could Mean Disaster For Humans
The bats of North America may soon be facing extinction because of an insidious disease called white-nose syndrome (WNS). The fungus-borne disease has caused native bat populations to drop by millions in recent years, potentially the worst wildlife health emergency in US history. According to the National Park Service, WNS appeared in New York in 2006, after having been brought over from Europe. WNS spread to more than half of the United States and five Canadian provinces by August 2016, leaving millions of bats dead. Millions of bats have...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Rebranding webcast, shelter data and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Now’s the time to enter your Shelter Animals Count data!This is your friendly reminder to enter your Shelter Animals Count (SAC) data! Data plays an important role in the animal welfare sector. It 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 states or look up… Learn More Returning more animals home: has your...
Man Adopts An English Bulldog Only To Find That The Dog Only Understands Spanish
You never quite know what you are going to see when you watch a TikTok video. For those who are interested in seeing dog videos, however, there are endless videos to choose from. Included among the choices is a unique video from Hobbs, New Mexico where @girthbrooks1994 is showing a video of his English bulldog, Señor Snax. Snax is being given plenty of commands in English but he just doesn’t want to pay attention. Photo: TikTok/@girthbrooks1994 That is when the dog owner steps up and says that the dog was given to him for free....
Dog Comforts Street Singer After No One Would Stop To Listen
Life can be difficult when you are an aspiring artist struggling to make a living by performing on the street. Sometimes, you might get a handout that will pay for your next meal, but at other times, you just need a hug to get you from one moment to the next. That fact is clearly seen with a street artist name Anderson who is trying his best to make it as a musician. He was in Columbia performing near a busy intersection and someone started shooting a video out of a nearby apartment. Photo: YouTube/WARA RICO As Anderson sang to everyone at...
Man Dressed As ‘Batman’ Helps A Lost Dog Find His Way Home
Life can be difficult when you’re a dog living on the street. That fact is clearly evident when you look at the life of Monsieur, a dog that was picked up as a stray in Hillsborough County. He may have been living life on the street in Hillsborough County, but his life took a turn when some kind individuals stepped in to do the right thing. Photo: Wikimedia Commons At the Pet Resource Center, workers used a microchip that Monsieur had implanted to track down his owner. It seems as if his owner lived in Charlotte, North Carolina, which...
Dog Hides With Her Puppies Hoping Help Would Arrive
We sometimes hear about dogs that do amazing things but even the fact that a mother dog is willing to care for her puppies is amazing beyond belief. At times, we may even see this in action and that is what happened in Serbia. The Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac arrived on the scene to find a dog and puppies in a small cardboard box under a car. PHOTO: YOUTUBE / Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac, Serbia After the pooch went to a local shop to get some help, the shopkeepers put a box outside to care for the dog. It had been raining and they wanted...
New App Scans Dogs Noses And Reunites Them With Their Owners
Every human has a unique fingerprint and it is a good way to identify somebody and make sure that they are actually who they say they are. Then again, not everybody has their fingerprints on record, and the same is also true of dogs. Of course, I’m not talking about dog fingerprints, I’m talking about a unique pattern on their noses. IAMS is doing what it can to ensure that dogs are safe and sound by developing technology that will allow those pets to be reunited with their owners if they happen to get lost. Photo: Pixabay It all...
Dog Fails As A Guide Dog But Is Now Doing Well Sniffing COVID
I don’t think we need anyone to tell us that dogs are amazing. As a matter of fact, simply having a dog in your home for a matter of hours will prove to you that they are some of the greatest creatures ever to walk the face of the earth. It seems as if they can do almost anything but some are better suited to do one thing over another. That is the case with Buffy, who is a very friendly dog but one who didn’t do well when it came to her guide dog training. She was trained for scent detection and is now working as a service dog...
Dad Scratches His Cat’s Head With His Beard
Let’s be honest, life with cats can sometimes get a little…quirky. There is something about these felines that bring out the weird in us. Our cats are creatures of habit, and as their faithful owners, we will often indulge them and whatever they need to help them get their best night’s sleep. I have a friend who will make up the cat bed a very specific way every single night for her cat. My grandpa made up a lullaby for his cat and sang it to her every night. And yes, when she moved in with us my mom and I carried on the...
Dog Alerts Owner Of An Abandoned Newborn Baby In The Park
Some things are just meant to be, like a dog named Hel being in the right place at the right time in order to rescue an abandoned newborn baby. The little boy had been dumped in a bush beneath a pile of blankets inside a Birmingham park. Hel and his owner, Terry Walsh, had been out taking a walk when Hel led Walsh over to the blanket pile. That is when the 64-year-old Walsh heard the distinct sound of a baby crying. PHOTO: BIRMINGHAM MAIL He explained to Birmingham Live, “I think it was Hel’s gentle nudging and the heat from my...
Naughty Dog Steals A Bag Of Bread From A Bakery
Dogs are quite clever and adaptable animals. And for one bakery owner, Maria de Fátima, one sneaky pooch had become quite adept at stealing bread. The theft was captured on the bakery’s surveillance camera and shows just how smart the pup was at pulling off the caper. The dog was recorded on video scouting out the targeted bakery. First, he walks up to the storefront and peers inside, checking to see what the owner was up to. Seeing that Maria was busy helping a customer, the dog then takes his chance and quickly hurries inside...
Energetic Puppy Loves To Jump On The Trampoline
Rio is one of the most adorable puppies that we have ever seen. If you have never seen a Lurcher in action, these are very interesting animals. They are about as playful as it gets, aren’t they? Rio’s family managed to capture the adorable moment that Rio decided to enjoy some “Zoomies” around her favorite toys and it’s too adorable. The fun begins with Rio splashing around in a bucket. She plays around in it for a few seconds before darting onto the next fun adventure. Photo: YouTube/Viral Hog After her...
Fisherman Help Rescue A Heron They Find Tangled Up In A Tree
Nature is beautiful. There are so many ways to enjoy the beauty of our world. Some of life’s simplest pleasures can be found when we’re outdoors. And for one family in Brazil, their relaxing day on the water soon turned into a daring wildlife rescue operation. The family – consisting of Lara, Marcio, and Priscilla – had been fishing on the Paranaíba River, in the central Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul, when they came across a shocking sight. In the middle of the river was a wild heron that had been caught...
Lonely Dog Gets A Kitten After Her Brother Goes Off The Preschool
There is no friend more loyal than a dog. For a pit bull named Gemma, one of the greatest days in her life was the day she became a big sister to baby Elliot. The sweet dog immediately took to the newborn as soon as he was brought home from the hospital. And as Elliot grew up, Gemma was right there by his side, never wavering. PHOTO: YOUTUBE / THE DODO Sadly for Gemma, the day came when Elliot had gotten too big to stay at home all day. It was time for little bro to go off to preschool. The loving pittie was quite sad to see her human brother...
Dog Gets Rescued After Being Locked In A Dark Room For Over A Year
They say that love conquers all. And while that is largely debatable, it is quite true when it comes to rescue animals. Anyone who has ever adopted a rescue dog or cat knows just how powerful a little love and kindness can be in rehabilitating an animal. And for one rescue pup, Thunder, it made a huge difference in his disposition. PHOTO: YOUTUBE / ANIMAL RESCUE DOGS Thunder was a victim of animal cruelty. His owner had left the poor animal locked up inside a room for a year and a half. He hadn’t seen the sun in all that time....
Dog Rescued From A Meat Farm Takes His First Steps To Freedom
The Human Society has been hard at work rescuing dogs from slaughter in Yongin, South Korea. In fact, they finally managed to rescue 50 dogs from certain death on a dog meat farm and slaughterhouse. While it was a big win for the dogs, there is no denying that many of them are traumatized by their experiences. And the last of these 50 dogs to be rescued was Robin. PHOTO: YOUTUBE / HUMANE SOCIETY It was heartbreaking to see just how scared and nervous he was during his rescue. The poor dog had no idea that things were going to change for the...
Viral Parrot Talks With A Thick Scottish Accent
One three-year-old African Grey parrot named Onion is taking the Internet by storm with her cheeky one-liners and thick Scottish accent. Since her owner, Cody Stoddart, started sharing videos of the adorable parrot on social media, people can’t seem to get enough of her. Onion says things like, “Ya b*stard,” but she also gives adorable kisses complete with a “mwah” sound. @codystoddart Just to inform everyone Onion is a she xx #fyp #parrotstiktok #scottish #scottishtiktok ♬ original sound –...
There’s A Subreddit Where People Share Adorable Pictures Of Their Tiny Cats
If you are anything like us, you have a lot of love and affection for cats. In fact, we have a deep, abiding respect for these animals. The r/IllegallySmolCats subreddit is one of the most invaluable resources for those who want to learn more about the small kitties that are “illegally cute”. Check out 10 of our favorites: 1. Photo: Reddit/regian24 This cat may be tiny, but he’s powerful. It almost looks like he’s got a radioactive glow! 2. Photo: Reddit/Lady_of_the_Phoenix Okay, we are absolutely smitten here and we...
Guilty Donkey Gets The Best Of His Dad During A Lecture
If you have a dog in your life, you already realize that they have difficulty getting away with anything sneaky. Some of them will wear the guilt on their face in a way that is unmistakable and others will act guilty, even if they didn’t do it! Perhaps you have seen videos of two dogs sitting together while the owner scolds them for something that was done. The one dog will act happy, wagging its tail and loving life. The guilty party, however, will shy away from the conversation. They are busted before they even know it! As it turns...
