Today is Celebrate Shelter Pets Day!
This year has been a year unlike any other with historic levels of foster and adoptions from shelters. Our animals, whether permanent residents or just passing through as foster pets, have served as plus ones to Zoom happy hours, provided much needed companionship and entertainment in this unusual year. Let’s honor our pets with Celebrate Shelter Pets Day! What do they love to do? What is your favorite thing about them? What is the funniest thing they do? Shout it from the rooftops! Shelter Pet Project has created these beautiful...
Woman Adopts A Dog To Save Him From China’s Dog Meat Trade. Then She Goes Back To Rescue The Whole Pound
When Jill Stewart decided to adopt a Golden Retriever, she did it to save a disabled dog from China’s dog meat trade. But when the North Carolinian flew to Shanghai to meet her new pup, she learned more about the grisly fates awaiting dogs in China, where canines are routinely maimed, beaten, and killed in markets, restaurants, and slaughterhouses operating under the belief that torture yields the best meat. “At that point, I said, you know, I just don’t really want to stop there,” said Stewart, who partnered with her...
After Defusing Explosives Left Him Shaken, Navy Veteran Finds A Comforting Friend In Rescue Dog
Navy veteran Damian served in the U.S. Navy for 14 years as a Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. He made the decision to enlist after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Damian was deployed to Afghanistan three times, and returned home alive. But, like many of his brothers and sisters in arms, he returned with scars. Years of disarming and handling deadly explosives took a toll on the sailor’s mental health. Damian lives with PTSD, depression, and a traumatic brain injury, conditions which have left all too many...
Aquarium Screens Christmas Movies So Their Penguins Are Prepared For People After Lockdown
The London Aquarium is planning to reopen to the public. But before they do, they have been showing Christmas movies to their resident penguins. Because the aquarium has been closed since the 5th of November, the penguins have been devoid of human interaction. This means that the gentoo penguins of London’s aquarium have been enjoying an “enrichment process” throughout the year. As it turns out, the penguins enjoy people watching just as much as humans do! Sadly, the sporadic number of visitors have left the cute little...
Woman Bursts Into Tears When She Is Finally Reunited With Dog Who’s Been Missing For 7 Years
Animal rescues and shelters urge all pet owners to get their pets microchipped. Even if you always walk your dog on a leash and have a fenced in backyard. The little chip makes a big difference when a pet goes missing, as one San Antonio woman discovered. Microchips are implanted under the skin and are scanned by shelters when stray animals arrive. The owner’s contact information is on the chip and is an easy way to reconnect beloved pets with their families. The process is painless and saves lives. The City of San Antonio Animal Care...
Mandy Moore Is “Utterly Shattered” After Her Rescue Dog Passes Away Unexpectedly
Mandy Moore is mourning the sudden death of her almost 13-year-old rescue dog Joni. The This is Us actress took to Instagram to share the devastating news and went on to post a long, heartfelt tribute to her beloved dog. She starts by informing her millions of fans how she lost her “Joni girl.” Photo: Instagram/mandymooremm “Last night, very unexpectedly, we lost our Joni girl. Yes, she was almost 13. Yes, she had pretty major surgery a week ago to remove a mass on her liver but she was recovering really well. Until last...
Utah’s New Wildlife Overpass Is Already Keeping Migratory Wildlife Safe, Years Ahead Of Expectations
There’s a new bridge over Utah’s Interstate 80. It’s 50 feet wide and 320 feet long, covered in rocks and logs and is now gaining national attention–not because it’s a hassle for humans but because it’s incredibly useful for wildlife. Completed in 2018 by the Utah Department of Transportation, the wildlife overpass provides a safe path over a previously precarious stretch of highway. Its location was chosen as the prime spot to accommodate migratory populations. Recent video evidence shows that the UDOT...
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 collaborate and connect, with the shared goal of increasing our animal welfare. We created a short video that focuses on the desktop navigation of Maddie’s Pet Forum. Learn how to personalize your...
Teen with Tourette’s and His Rescue Dog Find Community on TikTok
When Shane Koch was only 8 years old, he was diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome. He suffers from verbal and physical tics that are out of his control. In an interview with NBC LX, Shane admitted, “The worst part about Tourette’s is bullies and school.” All his life, Shane can recall being bullied by both classmates and teachers, and struggled with being treated fairly. But then, in December of 2019, Shane decided to rescue a puppy from a shelter, and both of their worlds changed forever. When Shane took a trip to the...
Clever Golden Retriever Pulls Trick On Owner – Makes Him Think He Hasn’t Had His Treat
This story originally appeared at Shareably. Golden retrievers are easily one of the smartest dog breeds in existence. In 1864, Lord Tweedmouth of Inverness, Scotland bred a yellow retriever named Nous and a liver-colored Water Spaniel named Belle. The result of their offspring is what we’ve come to know today as the Golden Retriever! These lovable creatures rank in the top ten most popular dog breeds in the United States, even climbing up to top 3 out of 195. Their puppy attitude follows them into adulthood and they never quite lose...
