Don’t forget to report your monthly data to Shelter Animals Count
Have you submitted your monthly shelter data to Shelter Animals Count (SAC) yet? This is your friendly reminder to do so! Submitting your data on a monthly basis allows for the most relevant data collection that gives our field insight on where our movement is headed. If your animal shelter has been submitting your data monthly since 2019, your data is included in some of the graphics and data dashboards made by SAC. Additionally, SAC releases monthly impact reports with data from more than 1,300 animal welfare organizations who...
Man Risks His Life To Brawl With 350-Pound Bear Attacking His Rescue Dog
Kaleb Bentham would do anything for his beloved rescue dog Buddy. This includes risking his life to save his pit bull mix from a 350-pound bear. Buddy were playing outside his house in Grass Valley, California, when his owner suddenly had a bad feeling. Sure enough, when Bentham looked outside, a massive bear had gripped his beloved dog’s head in its jaws. “Honestly the only thing I could think of was ‘save my baby,’” Bentham told CBS 13. “I heard a growl, looked about 75-100 feet down, and the bear was...
Rare Pygmy Possums Located After Experts Feared Their Extinction From The Bushfires
2020 has been one devastating event after another. And to kick off the year we had the horrific Australian bushfires. The fires burned so much land and were merciless on the wildlife living in the region. There were many different species who took major trauma to their populations. And for the little pigmy possums, experts were worried that the adorably tiny creatures had been obliterated by the fires. However, a year later, there is amazing news: they’ve been rediscovered! According to the Australian conservation group Kangaroo Island...
The Flatid Planthopper Nymph Looks Just Like Popcorn With Tiny Legs
The natural world gives us so many wonders. If you look anywhere on Earth, there is bound to be a species that blows the mind. But it’s not just the large creatures of the land that can blow our minds with their looks. If you were to look at the insect world, there are plenty of examples of intrigue. We’ve all seen stunning examples of camouflage or deception amongst insects. But when we think of such examples we probably think of the famously-named stick bug that resembles its twig-like surroundings. Most would hardly think that...
Real Life “Puss In Boots” Uses His Adorable Looks To Beg For Treats
I’m a cat person and I’m proud to admit it. Cats are often misunderstood and as a result they end up getting a bad rap of being aloof or standoffish. But they’re actually quite cute. However, they can also be a little manipulative when they want to be – mainly when it comes to getting food. Our cats are masters at pulling on our heartstrings so that we’ll open up the treat bag. Some might say that they surpass dogs and their famous puppy-dog eyes. And one crafty feline has been captured pulling off the perfect...
Off-Duty Police Officer Follows Dog Tracks Through The Woods To Find Missing Elderly Man
Fred Rapp, 78, was driving through the New Jersey woods with his dog when he crashed his vehicle. Unsure of his surroundings, or where the nearest road may be, Rapp was lost for days. Police searched for nine hours after Rapp’s daughter, Heidi Sarno, filed a missing persons report. According to People, the police were able to close in on the man using GPS data from his phone. The data led them to the 251-acre Crossley Preserve site where they “searched the wooded areas with the department’s Humvee, drone, and its newly...
Golden Retriever Is Going Viral For Howling Along To Popular Christmas Song
Everyone has their own way of getting into the holiday spirit, including a golden retriever named Hugo. He lives in Whitley Bay, UK, with his owners who just happened to capture him “singing” along with The Three Tenors in their opera rendition of White Christmas. Hugo walked right up to the television and began to howl as soon as the song began, and continued to “sing” along adding his own baritone variations on the popular song. Halfway through the tune, he stands up for emphasize and continues to howl. Screenshot:...
Exuberant Canine Pushes Kid Out Of The Way To Welcome Daddy Home
There’s nothing like a good homecoming, and this one is no exception. The father in this video has likely spent several months away from his family. When he returns in uniform, his young boy is eager to welcome daddy home. But the family dog has other plans. Source: Reddit/u/trillospinDad arrives home. Source: Reddit/u/trillospinSomeone is happy to see their friend again! Not to be outdone, the jazzed up canine gives his human a big hug and dances around in excitement. Source: Reddit/u/trillospinThis dog steals the show! This video was...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: New Maddie’s Pet Forum video tutorial, Celebrate Shelter Pets Day and more!
Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Navigate Maddie’s® Pet Forum with this handy tutorial Maddie’s® Pet Forum looks a little different since we refreshed it a few months ago. While we hope it’s been smooth sailing to you, we created a video to help answer any questions you might have. This forum is a free, online community for staff and volunteers at shelters, rescues and related animal welfare organizations, to… Learn More Today...
Rescuers Build A Barge To Save Giraffes Stranded On A Flooded Island
Giraffes are such majestic animals. They are also a dwindling species that have been greatly affected by such threats such as natural habitat loss and poaching. But for some giraffes living on an island in Kenya’s Lake Baringo, there is another obstacle to overcome: flooding. Three giraffe conservation groups – Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), Save Giraffes Now, and the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) – are coming together to help save the eight Rothschild’s giraffes stranded on the island that is now facing flooding. The...
