Dog Rescue Purchases 46-Acres To Build A Rehab Dog Sanctuary
A dog rescue purchased a 46-acre farm to build a rehab and sanctuary for the rescue dogs. Locals are upset about the dog sanctuary, believing the sanctuary will cause noise pollution from the barking. After months of fundraising, Dogs 4 Rescue finally purchased a 46-acre farm as the site of their new sanctuary and rehab center. The UK-based rescue uses a unique “kennel free environment,” according to their website. Because they don’t use kennels and allow the dogs to have space to roam, they need an ample amount of space for...
Dog Alerts Owner To Man Who’d Fallen Through Icy Pond And Saves His Life
A man was taking a walk with his dog when the dog alerted him to a man struggling in a nearby icy pond. Thomas Walsh was enjoying a walk with his 5-year-old German shepherd, Diesel, like any other day. The Massachusetts-based duo was circling Quarter Mile Pond between the towns of Stoneham and Medford. Suddenly, Diesel picked up on a cry for help. According to the Stoneham Fire Department, Diesel alerted his owner to the cry for help and Welsh was able to locate a 22-year-old man in a life-threatening situation. Photo: YouTube/WCVB Channel 5...
19 Cats, 3 Dogs Rescued From Michigan Home Deemed “Unfit for Living”
Some animal lovers can fill a home full of pets and care for them all; but in many circumstances, a house full of animals without adequate care can quickly spiral out of control. Whether caused by mental illness or other circumstances, this was the case for a Port Huron, Michigan couple in early March of 2021. Animal control and police worked together after receiving a tip about several cats, dogs, and even a raccoon all living in a small home with two adults. A warrant was drafted, for “animal cruelty/hoarding,” and, according to...
“Fido Bags” Help First Responders Save Two Dogs From Burning Home
Sometimes, even the most heartbreaking tragedies have a silver lining. In July of 2020, four dogs and a cat in Colleton County, South Carolina were killed when the motorhome they were being transported in caught fire. Several other people and pets were injured as well. They were on their way to a dog show. The incident inspired the Fetch Foundation, which calls itself a “unique 501c3 non-profit organization creating programs that save pets lives,” to donate “Fido bags” to Colleton County Fire-Rescue teams in the hopes...
Deaf And Blind Dog Is Reunited With Her Grandpa After A Year Apart
When we bring a dog into our home, we are doing more than adopting a pet, we are adding a member to the family. In many cases, it is not only the household that keeps the pet but it is also an extended family that falls in love with the dog and considers them as much family as a son, daughter, brother, or sister.’ That was the case with Bitsy, a five-year-old dog owned by Hayden Kristal. Bitsy is a special dog because she was born both deaf and blind. Hayden’s father, Steve, had strong feelings for Bitsy after she left to move in...
Texas Pets Alive! Celebrates House Bill 2510 by Rep. Noble to Help Animal Rescues Across Texas
Mar 15, 2021 AUSTIN, TX – Texas Pets Alive!, Austin Pets Alive!’s advocacy arm, is excited to announce that House Bill 2510, introduced by Representative Candy Noble (R-District 89), will ensure no nonprofit animal rescue will have taxes imposed on adoption fees. HB 2510 is a companion bill to SB 197, filed by Senator Jane Nelson (R-District 12). Texas Pets Alive! works to promote and advocate for those rescue and shelter organizations that save the most at-risk companion animals in Texas, understanding that rescues across the...
Rescued Dog Reunited With Owner 13 Years After He Was Stolen
Thirteen years ago, Conner, a rescued Yorkie from Tennessee, had the perfect family. His loving dog mom, Karen Fox, was also a veterinarian. Karen’s husband, Timothy, spent every evening lovingly brushing Connor’s fur. But the dog’s idyllic life was shattered when somebody driving a red pickup truck snatched the 3-year-old dog right out of his front yard. Karen and her teenage son (who’d seen the dognapping occur) took off in pursuit of the driver, but the red truck slipped away with their beloved dog inside. The...
Please Don’t Shoot Me
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! I heard about Ollie from my son-in-law. The people that had him had abused and neglected him to the point that he was almost dead so they were just going to take him out and just shoot him. My heart went out to this little teacup Yorkie. PHOTO: Jaynee When I went to see him he was laying on a dirty old towel in their garage with no food or water. It was the middle of summer and...
Police Officer Rescues Injured Bald Eagle From Busy Interstate Off-Ramp
Bald eagles are usually seen near large bodies of water, but an injured eagle found itself on a busy interstate off-ramp in North Carolina. Officer Kostka with Raleigh Police responded to a call about an injured bald eagle spotted at Interstate 540 and Aviation Parkway. Photo: Pixabay He found the bird 15 feet from the edge of the road. The caller remained in the area observing the eagle from afar until help arrived. The bird was upright but unable to fly. According to ABC11, the officer wrapped the injured eagle in a towel and brought it to...
Senior Shelter Dog Finally Finds Forever Home After Spending Over 6 Years In Texas Shelter
It is said that good things come to those who wait. After waiting six long years in a Texas shelter, a senior dog named Baby Girl has finally found her forever home. The Black Mouth Cur mix arrived at the Winnie Berry Humane Society of Angelina County in 2014 and has spent half of her life in the shelter. She was adopted out a few times but returned shortly after due to “frightening the visitors”. Photo: Facebook/Winnie Berry Humane Society of Angelina County Staff believe she was abused as a young pup and that is why she is so...
