Two Dogs And Two People Rescued From Truck Hanging Over A Ravine
A car accident turned into a heroic rescue after two people and two dogs were rescued from a truck hanging over a ravine in Idaho. Thankfully, an emergency rescue team arrived in time and was able to prevent a tragedy from unfolding. According to a police report from the Idaho State Police, a pick up truck towing a camper lost control on the Malad Gorge bridge. Photo: Facebook/SORT – Special Operations Rescue Team Magic Valley Paramedic The 67-year-old man and 64-year-old woman in the vehicle, along with their two small dogs, hit the...
Dog Returned To Rescue Because It ‘Didn’t Match The Owner’s Sofa’
A rescue dog was returned to the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home because it “didn’t match the sofa. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been turning to companion animals for comfort and friendship. With more people working from home, a lot of people felt they could take on the responsibility of a new pet. In fact, so many people were seeking out new pets, that the Battersea Dogs and Cats home was getting 1,500 calls inquiring about animals nearly every day during lockdown. According to HertsLive, the former CEO of...
Princess Roxy
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! One day when I went to a shelter, I saw an older dog who was barking in the cage. The staff member had said she was 9-years-old and she had been sent back twice due to landlord issues. I took her outside and found out her name was Roxy. PHOTO: STEPHI FROM NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE I didn’t feel the connection. I sat down and I said to her, “I don’t know about you Roxy, but I...
Felix the Cat… Er… Dog
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! Shortly after my childhood dog passed away at 19 years of age, I wanted to get another pup to share my life with. I turned to Craigslist, posting a request saying I was looking for a dog to adopt. Within the first 24 hours, I had tons of emails, but one caught my eye. PHOTO: MANDY FROM ALBUQUERQUE A woman emailed me saying she was trying to get rid of a dog. We met the next day. She...
Lovely Lily
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! When our 14-year-old Lab Pit mix died, our Aussie mix became despondent. We decided to look for another dog immediately. I searched rescues online for a small, non-shedding, young adult female, and I found one in the entire state. She was 15 miles away. She was a scrawny, blind-in-one-eye, half-shaved Shih Tzu that the rescue group had pulled off of death row at a local kill shelter that...
When Mom Says ‘No,’ Adorable German Shepherd Puppy Talks Back
This story originally appeared at Shareably. Teaching a puppy the do’s and don’ts around the house may not always have a successful outcome. A puppy may completely ignore a direct order to stop chewing furniture. It is normal to ask a puppy to stop attacking furniture. What is also normal is to get a blank stare from the adorable culprit because it doesn’t understand human speech. Scolding a puppy does work in some situations. But, a puppy that is being told off by its owner for being naughty may find it fitting to talk...
Veterinarian Makes Vaccinations Fun For Dogs With Positive Reinforcement And Dancing
Just like us, dogs dread going to the doctor and getting shots. But one veterinarian in Portugal named André Santos has come up with a way of vaccinating dogs without them noticing. Santos encourages all dog owners to vaccinate their pets and has gone viral for his fun technique. He wants the experience to be a positive one for the dogs, so he has incorporated tasty treats and dancing. He’s so good as his job that the dogs don’t even notice the needle. The compassionate vet engages in playtime with each dog to make sure they...
How To Identify, Treat And Prevent Common Bug Bites On Dogs & Cats
It’s not hard to love summer, when the days are long and the weather ideal for hiking, camping, and long walks with cats or dogs. Unfortunately, our favorite season is also rife with safety hazards, including flies, mosquitos, and other biting insects that love nothing more than to feast your pets while they play outdoors. Fortunately, there are ways to protect dogs and cats from all the bugs seeking to ruin their summer fun. Read on for tips to identify, treat, and prevent common bug bites on cats and dogs. Fleas Photo: Flickr/Rayaah...
Meet Whiskey: Kristen Bell’s New Three-Legged Rescue Dog
Kristen Bell and husband, Dax Shepard, just added a new member to their family – a three-legged rescue dog named Whiskey. Bell shared the exciting news with her fans on Instagram. She wrote, “Meet Whiskey! Before he was rescued he got in a fight with a truck and lost (a leg) but who needs four legs anyway?” Thousands of her fans thanked her for rescuing and commented on Whiskey’s adorable face. Photo: Instagram/kristenanniebell “He is perfectly wonderful! How sweet he is! Welcome to the most loving family Whiskey...
Rescued Again and Again
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! We rescued a 5-month-old puppy named Harley, but soon decided she needed a friend, so we went to the adoption day at a local shelter. I had just coaxed a lap sized little fellow out to let me pat him when, fate stepped in. PHOTO: PEXELS A family brought in this gigantic, 145 pound, 6-year-old dog to be surrendered. My stomach turned, my eyes welled up, I stared in blatant...
