Only a few more days left to apply for the No Place Like Home Challenge!
The registration deadline for the No Place Like Home Challenge has been extended to Monday, January 18th at 5pm (PST)! If you haven’t registered yet, what are you waiting for? Ten national organizations have come together to make this the most impactful challenge yet. Centered around Return to Home (traditionally known as “Return to Owner”), this is an opportunity to make Return to Home (RTH) a part of your culture. What’s more, $150,000 in grant prizes is available. One of the...
Wild Horse Immediately Recognizes His Girlfriend After Two Years Apart
There are many beautiful things in this world but there is nothing quite like the sight of a wild mustang running free. It’s something that far too few people get to experience in real life. For those who run a horse sanctuary that focuses on rescuing those mustangs, it is not only a common sight but also a place where magical things happen. When a picture appeared on American Wildhorse Campaign, it caught the attention of Clare Staples, the founder and president of Skydog Sanctuary. The pictures showed Phoenix, a wild mustang, trying...
Shelter Plans “Indoguration” Party To Celebrate First Shelter Dog In White House
Major, a rescue German shepherd, is about to make history as the first-ever shelter dog in the White House. And what better way to celebrate than with an “indoguration” party. President-elect Joe Biden adopted the handsome boy in 2018 from Delaware Humane Association (DHA) as a companion for the couple’s other German shepherd, Champ. The two are now inseparable. Photos: Instagram/DR. JILL BIDEN The shelter is thrilled for First Dog Major and plans on hosting an “indoguration” party with Pumpkin Petcare Insurance...
Shelter Volunteer Falls in Love with Sweet Rescue Pup
Bounce’s story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! Bounce came in as a stray — thin, but oh-so sweet. Everyone loved her, including our Massage Therapist Volunteer, Dorian. While volunteering, Dorian had a calming session with Bounce and fell in love. After hearing that Bounce had...
Husky Refuses To Get Out Of Bed, But Agrees To Share It With Toddler
This story originally appeared at Shareably. Laughter usually ensues when our furry friends start doing the things people do inside the house. But, to one father on YouTube, the antics allowed him to witness an adorable bond between his toddler and his pet dog. Screenshot: YouTube/milperthusky In the video, a father and his young son, upon entering their bedroom, were greeted by the sight of their furry friend comfortably tucked under the sheets of the bed. The father who was filming the video was tickled to see their dog Millie laying...
Sick And Dead Birds Showing Up Around Backyard Feeders As Salmonellosis Outbreak Worsens
People in Washington have been filling their bird feeders with the best of intentions. They’ve been killing their feathered friends in the process. With reports of sick or dead birds around backyard feeders coming in from multiple counties, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is asking residents either empty their feeders or take extra precautions. The WDFW believes the state may be in the midst of a salmonellosis outbreak. Source: PexelsFinches like pine siskins and other songbirds have been becoming sick and dying in...
Two Gorillas Test Positive For Coronavirus At San Diego Zoo
Gorillas share 98% of DNA with humans, making them susceptible to many of the same viruses. San Diego Zoo announced on Tuesday that two of their gorillas have tested positive for the coronavirus and other gorillas in the troop are showing symptoms. “Aside from some congestion and coughing, the gorillas are doing well,” said Lisa Peterson, executive director, San Diego Zoo Safari Park. “The troop remains quarantined together and are eating and drinking.” Photo: Pixabay While only two of the eight gorillas tested...
Dwarf Giraffes Discovered In The Wild For The First Time
When most people think about giraffes, they think about an animal with a long neck that is able to reach the top of the tallest tree. As it turns out, a dwarf version of the giraffe does exist and they saw them for the first time. Two dwarf giraffes were discovered by scientists in Namibia and Uganda. Rather than being 16 feet tall, like their supersized cousins, they are only 8’6″ and 9’4″ tall. Uganda’s Muchison Falls National Park is the location where a dwarf giraffe was spotted for the first time in December...
Delivery Driver Finds A Note From A Customer Asking For A Dog Companion
If you have a dog in your family, you realize just how much love they can bring to you. The unfortunate reality for far too many pet owners, however, is that they are going to have to grieve the loss of their pet far too early. Sometimes, we need someone that will help us out and allow us to deal with the grieving process that we must go through. We may lean on the shoulder of a family member or close friend but there are times when a stranger may step up to the plate and do what no one else could do. For the person in this story, that...
Puppy Found Abandoned In Garbage And Needing A Home
We sometimes see dogs on the street and our hearts really go out to them. We may even try to do our best to help them, but it isn’t always the easiest thing to do. A Greek rescue was recently called when someone saw a puppy running in an area that was full of garbage. It was an abandoned warehouse, and DAR Animal Rescue was there to do what they could to help him. At one time, DAR Animal Rescue had a shelter in the area but the shelter had been destroyed when a flood happened. After going back to the abandoned warehouse, they saw the...
