Woman Gets Off With Just A Fine After She Tried To Drown Her Senior Dog
It is downright vile to think that anyone could have it in their hearts to hurt an animal. But the only thing worse than someone trying to harm an animal is when they are able to avoid proper prosecution for their crimes. One woman who tried to drown her senior dog with a heavy rock has been spared doing time in prison. 32-year-old mother of two, Charlene Latham, from Nottinghamshire, England, tried to kill her beautiful Belgian Shepherd named Bella by tying a large rock to her leash and then dumping the dog into a river. Photo:...
New Documentary Highlights The Secret Life Of Stray Dogs On The Streets Of Istanbul
Stories are all around us, though many go unnoticed and untold. The people and places we interact with are each full of their own unique features, triumphs, and tragedies. Documentary filmmakers have the satisfying, though often difficult, job of bringing these worlds to life for us. By focusing their lens on an area of life we take for granted, they’re often able to uncover the most amazing stories. For director Elizabeth Lo, inspirational stories were found in an unlikely place: A trio of stray dogs in Turkey. Photo:...
Rescue Puppy With A Mustache Finds A Forever Home
A puppy was found with unusual facial markings that look exactly like a mustache. When the Arizona Humane Society rescues abandoned animals, it’s usually a sad ordeal. But recently, they found one puppy in need of help that couldn’t help but make them smile. Despite her predicament, the little puppy’s mustache put a smile on all the staff’s faces. As the AHS said, “Despite the sad beginning to her story, Ms. Mustachia’s sweet ‘stache couldn’t help but cheer us up!” Photo:...
Owner GPS Tracks Missing Pet To A Suspected Dog And Cat Meat Factory In China
A suspected dog and cat meat factory was raided and hundreds of animals were confiscated after a pet owner found his missing cat being held hostage at the factory. According to ABS-CBN, a cat owner used a GPS tracking device to locate his missing cat. Thankfully, he was able to find his cat, 1,200 kilometers away, and save it from a potentially cruel fate. The cat had been stolen and it’s suspected it would’ve been slaughtered and sold for food had the owner not tracked the cat and found it prior. The incident, which took place at...
Why Is My Cat So Fat?
Pet ownership has steadily grown in recent decades, which is great news for the 6.5 million animals who enter American shelters each year. But while adoption continues to help homeless animals, our inclination to pamper our pets has led to another dangerous crisis, feline obesity, which now affects millions of American cats. Obese Cats Face Health Risks Photo: Flickr/Chika Watanabe Extra weight may leave us with more cat to cuddle, but those pounds spell trouble for our feline friends. Obese and overweight cats are prone to joint problems,...
Cadbury Reveals This Year’s 10 “Bunny” Finalists
Who will be the next Cadbury Bunny? Pets of all shapes, sizes, and species are vying for a chance to be featured as the “bunny” in this year’s Cadbury Clucking Bunny commercial. Countless owners submitted photos of their usual and unusual pets sporting bunny ears, but only one can win. For the third year in a row, Cadbury held “Bunny Tryouts” and submissions were due by March 1st. The finalists were decided with the help of last year’s winner, the adorable two-legged dog named Lt. Dan. Photo:...
Shelter Dog Finally Finds Her Person After Waiting 809 Days At Illinois Shelter
A shelter dog named Demi had a rough start to life, but has finally found her person after patiently waiting 809 days. Demi was found abandoned on the side of the road with her dog bed and had multiple wounds from fighting off other stray dogs. Helping Strays of Monroe County in Illinois took her in and started to earn her trust. Photo: Facebook/Helping Strays of Monroe County Due to her past experiences, Demi was leery of other dogs and people. But the staff was determined to rehabilitate the young pup. Thanks to consistent training and a...
Survey Claims That Having A Dog In Your Dating Profile Photos Increases Your Attractiveness And Potential Matches
A new survey reveals that dogs could play a major role in dating. According to the survey done by Honest Paws, having a dog in your dating profile photos increases your chances of finding a match. The survey polled 600 singles using dating apps in the U.S. and 70% of participants feel that having a dog in their photos does help them get more matches. Photo: Unsplash Additionally, 60% of participants stated they’d be more likely to match with someone who has a dog in their profile picture. Those are pretty big percentages! According to...
Does your animal welfare organization’s mission statement need a re-write?
Does your organization’s mission statement reflect the current work you’re doing in your community? On a recent Shelter and Rescue Support call, Mandy Evans, Executive Director of Better Together Animal Alliance (formerly Panhandle Animal Shelter) shared that their mission statement no longer represented their organization. In fact, she stopped sharing it because she didn’t like it. It read: “To diminish the number of lost, abandoned, neglected, and...
Puppy Scams Are On The Rise – Here’s How To Avoid Them
Fraudulent “breeders” or “shelters” who swindle hundreds, or even thousands, from dog lovers in search of adopting the perfect pet with fake websites, photos, and worse. Here’s how the scam works: Sellers list a puppy for sale/adoption on Facebook Marketplace or their own site. Often, they will price these dogs ridiculously low or even offer them for free – the first sign that it’s too good to be true. The seller may use stock photos or reuse other, legitimate breeders’ or shelters’...
Cat Appears Headless In ‘Terrifying’ And Confusing Optical Illusion
A photo of a cat shared online has people both terrified and confused. In the photo, it appears as if the cat is headless, and its head is in a nearby basket. Of course, the reality of the photo isn’t that gruesome, instead, it’s an optical illusion. The cat owner, Reddit user i_spin_bubbles, shared the photo with the caption, “One head in one head out. Cat complete.” Naturally, plenty of people were quick to take their guesses of what was actually going on in the photo to create the illusion of the...
Elmer’s Glue
This story was originally shared TheAnimalRescueSite.GreaterGood.com. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! About 8 years ago, I was looking on a Pit Bull rescue site when I came across a heartbreaking story. This particular website was listing the story as a courtesy for another rescue organization on Long Island. As I read the story, my heart broke a million times. PHOTO: Chrissy The story told about an adorable little Pit Bull puppy. This little guy was only 4 weeks old. Somehow,...
Well-Mannered Shelter Dog Doesn’t Understand Why No One Has Called Or Come To Meet Her
A five-year-old pit bull named Mia is patiently waiting at St. Tammany Parish Department of Animal Services in Lacombe, Louisiana, for someone to choose her. But sadly, no one has called or stopped by to meet her. The shelter recently dressed her up in bunny ears in hopes of attracting potential adopters, but Mia is starting to lose hope. Her bio states, “Is it because of how I look, or my age? Do they not like my Bunny ears? The staff told me posing for these pictures would help me get adopted, but I am starting to think no one will...
61 Dogs Rescued From Van Headed to Cambodian Slaughterhouse
In February of 2021, a minivan was intercepted in Siem Reap, the second largest city in Cambodia, by the Provincial Department of Agriculture. When they opened the back of the white van, they found six tiny, rusted cages with 61 dogs in total crammed inside. The pups were piled on top of one another inside these cages, with it impossible to tell where one dog started and the other began. Without this interception, all 61 dogs would have been brought to a slaughterhouse in Kampong Cham, in southeastern Cambodia. Photo: Facebook/Four Paws...
Tenacious Cat Rescues Itself From Tree By Climbing Down Firefighters’ Ladder
Firefighters from Norbury Fire Station, south-west London, responded to a call from RSPCA to help rescue a cat stuck 25 feet up in a tree, but were shocked when the cat they came to rescue saved itself. Cats are fantastic climbers with strong hind legs and curved retractable claws that propel them up. However, getting down is much more difficult. After spending two days stuck in the tree, the unidentified cat seized the opportunity to get down. Screenshot: Facebook/London Fire Brigade The crew placed a ladder against the tree where the feline...
Influencer Receives Backlash After Filming A Puppy With Its Head Stuck In A Jar
TikTok star Lauren Kettering received backlash after she posted a video of her puppy struggling with its head stuck in a jar. While he struggled, Kettering filmed him and laughed. With over 6 million TikTok followers, Kettering is somewhat of a big name in the world of social media. She regularly posts dance content, day-in-the-life videos, and videos for entertainment. In a recent video that she thought was hilarious, she showed how her puppy Rocky had gotten his head stuck in a jar. But as the since-deleted video showed, rather than help...
Man Adopts A Cat That Nobody Wanted With A Chromosomal Abnormality
Second chances aren’t just for people. There are many homeless animals waiting in shelters for someone to give them a second chance at a happy life. Unfortunately, there are so many animals who are desperate for a second chance. Amongst them, was a cat named Monty. But Monty isn’t like other cats. He is special, as he has a chromosomal abnormality that has left him with no nasal bridge. Photo: Instagram/monty_happiness Besides having a different physical appearance from other cats, Monty also sneezes more frequently than other...
Curious Cat Discovers Her Ears In The Mirror For The First Time
If you’ve ever had an animal then you know that they can sometimes be a little confused by their reflection in a mirror. Their confusion and curiosity is always adorable to watch. In fact, for many of us pet owners, we can’t help but bring out the camera when we see our animal having a moment in front of the mirror. For one cat owner, it was impossible to not capture a very cute moment on camera. In the video, the Scottish fold cat named Marshmallow was caught interacting with herself in the mirror. Photo: YouTube/Storyful Rights...
Rescue Capybara Loves Getting Her Head Scratched
In case you don’t know, the world’s largest rodent is the capybara. These animals resemble giant guinea pigs, who are actually their distant cousins. However, unlike adorable little guinea pigs, capybaras measure about 39 to 51 inches long and 20 inches tall. Depending on their gender, they can weigh 60 to 174 pounds. Interestingly enough, the females are actually larger than the males. These animals tend to be found near areas that are very watery given that they often need to bathe in order to keep their dry skin moisturized....
Senior Dog With Health Problems Gets The Best Life Ever After Being Adopted By Dan Smyers
Our hearts truly go out to senior dogs that find themselves in need of a home. We realize that they are in quite a predicament, and often, they are overlooked for younger dogs at the shelter. Every once in a while, we hear about the senior dog that gets a forever home and that is what happened when Dan Smyers and his wife Abby decided to adopt a 16-year-old pup. Smyers, who is half of the Dan + Shay music duo, went on Instagram to share pictures of the happy couple with the new addition to the family. He described the dog as:...
