U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Woman And Her Two Dogs From Sailboat Taking On Water Off Coast Of Florida
Coast Guard Station St Petersburg crews immediately responded to a distress call from a woman on a sailboat off the coast of Florida. A woman with her two dogs on a 32-foot sailboat called for help when her boat started to take on water near Shell Key. The boat was rocking back and forth on the choppy water as the two rescue boats approached. Screenshot: Facebook/U.S. Coast Guard Southeast A 29-foot rescue boat pulled up to the sailboat with the woman on the bow and made plans to rescue her and her dogs. The other 45-foot response boat towed...
After 11th-Hour Rule Change, The Environmental Species Act Now Makes It Harder To Save Endangered Species
Since 1973, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has stood as one of our nation’s most effective and important environmental laws. Passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, the ESA represents a commitment by the American people to work together to protect and restore our most vulnerable fellow species. According to the World Wildlife Fund, 99% of species protected by the list have avoided extinction. Not until the Trump Administration’s final week in office was it changed. The change narrows the ESA’s definition of...
Dog Owner Shares Warning After 14-Month-Old Golden Retriever Dies From Common Rope Toy
When Indria Tuckler bought some rope toys for her dogs, she had no idea that they would cause the death of one of her beloved pets. Buying toys for our pets is a common and loving thing to do. When our fur babies spot a new toy, their eyes light up, their tails start thumping, and it’s obvious they can’t wait to play. Toys can turn even the eldest of dogs back into puppies, even if just for a moment. It’s the sweetest. Tuckler bought a few sturdy-seeming rope toys made specifically for dogs from HomeGoods, a reputable store....
5 tips for recruiting safety net fosters
As we move toward community-centric animal services practices, many shelters and rescue organizations are considering creating safety net fostering programs. These programs provide temporary care for pets whose owners are in crisis, but who would like to keep their pets in the long term. “I think there’s been a growing interest for programs like this over the last couple years, particularly as shelters began working more in the community and outside the walls of the shelter,” says Dr. Lisa Gunter of the ASU/VTMaddie’s...
Dog Survives Nutrient Issues, Skin Problems, and a COVID Lockdown Before Getting Adopted
This 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! Nevada SPCA transferred Barbara Ann, a sweet 6-year-old German Shepherd, in early March of this year from another shelter: she was emaciated with patches of hair missing all over her skeletal body. Our veterinarian determined that she had a...
Man Rescues African Civet Entangled In Wire Fence
African civets look like a cross between a raccoon and wild cat, and although often referred to as African civet cats, they are not felines. These solitary mammals are mostly nocturnal and have dense fur and long tails. They are said to be shy animals and generally don’t attack humans, but can be aggressive when threatened. One unfortunate African civet got its tail and hind leg tangled in a barbed wire fence and was pulling with all its might to get free, but to no avail. Thankfully, a man driving along the road in South Africa spotted...
Groomer Sparks Backlash For Dying Her Dog’s Fur Multiple Colors
When Nicole Rose dyed her dog’s hair, she never imagined that it would lead to an internet stir. The 35-year-old from Ontario, Canada had adopted Stella when she was 11 months old. The little pup was quite shy, so Rose soon started coloring her dog’s hair an array of different colors in order to boost her spirit. As she explained to ITV’s This Morning, “I think because she gets a lot of attention when she’s colored. The fact she’s so shy, it brings her out of her shell.” Photo: Pixabay Rose went on to...
New Kid’s Book Features President Biden’s Two Rescue Dogs
President Joe Biden and his two dogs, Champ and Major, have barely moved into the White House as of last week. However, the two first dogs, both German Shepherds, are already being made famous in a brand-new children’s’ book titled, “Champ and Major: First Dogs.” The plot of the book is simple yet sweet – it features Champ, who was a part of the Biden family back in 2008, taking the 3-year-old Major on a tour around the White House. Photo: Pixabay The book was written Joy McCullough and illustrated by Sheyda...
Family Takes Turns Sleeping With Their Elderly Rescue Dog Who Can’t Walk Upstairs Anymore
Dogs are wonderful members of the family. And just like we would for any other family member, we will happily care for them in their old age. It’s hard to see our beloved pups get old, especially when they struggle with mobility issues. How many of us have bought a variety of different items such as extra cushy beds for their sore joints or stairs to help them climb up to the sofa? It’s all part of what we do for the ones we love. Catherine Morris and her family adopted Spike nine years ago. When he first joined their family, he...
Adoption Updates: How Are These Pups Adapting To Their New Lives?
These stories were 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! Parker’s Adoption Update Parker, same name as when he was adopted, is doing awesome! He’s an incredible cuddle and hiking buddy. Although he can be quite stubborn, we love our sweet boy and he has brought nothing but happiness and...
