Island Community Comes Together To Find Deaf Senior Dog That Had Gone Missing
Sage is a 14-year-old golden retriever who is beloved by all. When he went missing from his home in Lopez Island, Washington back in January, his owner was distraught. Jane Albrecht, Sage’s owner, took to Facebook to share the news. Time was of the essence to find him as Sage has special needs. In her post, she wrote, “LOST DOG!! My Golden Retriever Sage is missing! He became disoriented after a seizure Friday night and disappeared from our home near Richardson on the south end of Lopez. He is a friendly 14-year-old Golden in good...
Louis the Abandoned Runt
My mom’s friend mentioned there was a group of feral cats running through her neighborhood and one of the cats had a runt in her litter that she abandoned. The runt was being abused by other cats and even a few cruel neighbors in the neighborhood. PHOTO: Anonymous When my mom and her friend found him he was weak, dehydrated, and malnourished. He was covered in fleas and gnat eggs and had an open wound on his neck. Some of the neighbors guessed the gnats had gotten under its skin and there was talk among them trying to figure out a cheap...
Golden Retriever Lost In Snowy Wicklow Mountains For Two Weeks Is Rescued By Hikers
A family in Ireland experienced a miracle when their dog missing for two weeks in Wicklow Mountains National Park was found alive by hikers. Erina O’Shea Goetelen and her family headed to the mountains for a hike with their two dogs, Harley and Neesha. “They were let off the leash so they could have a bit of freedom, roll around in the snow and explore. They were heading back down, and they said they should put them back on the lead. But a deer popped out and the two of them [DOGS] bolted after the deer,” she told East Coast...
Thousands Sign Petition To Save Steer That Escaped Slaughterhouse And Is On The Loose In Rhode Island
Local police and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are working together to try and catch a steer running for his life after escaping slaughter. The roughly 1,500-pound steer escaped on Thursday from a slaughterhouse and is still on the loose in Johnston, Rhode Island. The large animal has been spotted wandering the streets, but continues to evade capture. He was last seen entering a wooded area where police lost sight of him as they waited for proper transportation. Johnston police urge residents to keep their distance...
This 9/11 Budweiser Commercial Only Aired Once Nearly 20 Years Ago During Super Bowl XXXVI But Remains An Iconic Tribute To Our Nation
Clydesdale horses have been associated with Budweiser beer for decades, but in 2002, the brand used them in a touching tribute to American values, and a legacy few will forget. This particular Budweiser commercial ran during Super Bowl XXXVI, when the St. Louis Rams faced the New England Patriots. Former President George H.W. Bush and football legend Roger Staubach took part in the coin toss before the game started. Hours later, the Patriots had clenched the championship title with a 20-17 win over the Rams. Source: YouTube/michaelyork0The...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home huddles, Petco Foundation grant opportunity and more!
Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Join us for 8 great huddles!Throughout the month we are hosting eight huddles that focus on Return to Home practices. While these huddles are meant to be used as part of the No Place Like Home Challenge preparation, anyone can participate and learn more about Return to Home (traditionally known as Return to Owner).… Learn More From Adoptimize: Return to home technology that we loveDid you know that 1 out of 3 pets goes missing at some...
Senior Dog Finally Gets Adopted After Spending Over 10 Years In A Shelter
When Wiggles first wound up at an Illinois shelter, staff hoped the 3-year-old pit bull mix might quickly find a home. But over a decade later, Wiggles was still waiting to find her family, which sadly isn’t uncommon for older dogs. “If a puppy comes in, they’re adopted within a month — sometimes within a week,” the shelter’s dog trainer, Karla Crane, told CNN. “Older dogs that come in … they’re the ones that have to stay here until we find a family.” Photo: Facebook/5A’s...
Missing Dog Reunites With Her Owner After 21 Days
It is always a scary experience finding out that your dog has gone missing. Kirstin Kapp was distraught when her dog, Liddie, disappeared from home. She searched for her but she didn’t have any luck, and she was left to agonize for three weeks. All she wanted was to have Liddie back. Photo: Facebook / Kirsten Kapp Liddie was missing for a whole three weeks until she was found by a nice couple who took her in. Under their care, they figured out that Liddie belonged to Kirstin Kapp, and after doing a little detective work of their own,...
Mom Finds The Dog Playing On The Tire Swing All By Herself
Dogs just want to have fun. They are vibrant and happy animals with an infectious zest for life. Nothing gets them down for long, and they never pass up an opportunity to just enjoy the moment however they see fit. For some dogs, that could be partaking in a game of fetch, noshing on some treats, chilling on the lawn in the morning sun, or – swinging! Not your average doggie activity, one particularly adventurous pooch named Tuba loves to swing in her backyard. Luckily for us, the swinging canine’s owner managed to get the cutest...
Miracle Cat Turns Up Safe 5 Months After Wildfires Destroyed His Oregon Town
2020 was a terrible year for our planet, which left a devasting trail as wildfires raced around the globe. But at least one cat who went missing in Oregon’s Holiday Home Fire has been found safe and sound – five months after flames tore through his once pristine home. Even so, rescuers aren’t entirely sure how the rescued cat now known as Lionel made it for such a long time on his own. Not only does Lionel lack claws, the brownish-black long-haired cat was also found in an area without any obvious sources of food. Photo:...
