How Fake Service Dog Vests Endanger Lives and Undermine Trust
The allure of taking your pet everywhere can be irresistible. But using fake service-dog vests to achieve this goal is not only illegal but also dangerous and disrespectful to those who truly need service animals. This practice has grown into a significant issue, affecting both the disabled community and the general public. Photo: PexelsMisrepresenting pets as service dogs undermines the legitimacy of real service animals. The Growing Problem of Fake Service Dogs Phony service dogs have become more common, thanks to the ease of purchasing...
Winners of 13th Dirty Dogs Contest Announced
The votes have been tallied and Wahl just announced the “dirty” shelter dog makeover winners. While all the dogs already won with their life-altering transformations, see which dogs earned their shelter some money. Shelter dogs that arrived matted, dirty, and neglected were transformed thanks to warm baths, grooming, and TLC. Wahl, Greater Good Charities, and The Animal Rescue Site have teamed up to provide shelters nationwide with grooming products to transform dogs and help them find a forever home. In addition to the donation...
Research Says Watching Cute Animals Is Good for You. Here’s How You Can Do It More!
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Maddie’s Fund is hiring a Senior Education Specialist
If you are looking to join a new team and work within a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity. Maddie’s Fund® is looking to hire an experienced Senior Education Specialist who will become part of the Education Team within the Foundation. If you are interested in applying, please submit your cover letter and resume to employment@maddiesfund.org by Thursday, June 20, 2024. Under the guidance of the Director of Education, the Senior Education Specialist is primarily responsible for proactively collaborating with the...
Woman Calls Every Vet She Can Find to Help Save Injured Fox Pup
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! As I was driving to work one morning on a very busy road, I noticed an animal on the shoulder that had been hit. However, as I passed it, it popped its little head up. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ANDREAS I immediately stopped, turned around, and drove back to this little creature. As I approached, I saw that the little guy was a fox pup. I grabbed a blanket from my trunk and cradled the pup and put...
Dog Travels Four Miles to Alert Family After Owner Gets Into Serious Car Accident
There are certain dog breeds that are often used in search and rescue operations, but one dog recently went above and beyond to save his human, who had been involved in a serious car accident. According to a social media post from the Baker County Sheriff’s Office in eastern Oregon, a man named Brandon Garrett was overdue to return to his campsite, where his family was waiting for him, earlier this month. The reason for his tardiness was that he’d been driving along U.S. Forest Service Road 39 when he failed to negotiate a curve...
Drugs in Our Ecosystems Put Wildlife and Aquatic Species Under Siege
The growing reliance on pharmaceuticals in modern society has unseen consequences on the environment and wildlife. Drugs, designed for human benefit, persist in our ecosystems, causing significant harm to aquatic and terrestrial organisms. The problem, often unnoticed, requires urgent attention and innovative solutions to mitigate its effects. Photo: PexelsPharmaceuticals contaminate waterways, posing a serious threat to aquatic life. Unseen Contaminants in Our Waterways Pharmaceutical residues have become ubiquitous in the environment. These...
Orlando Couple Transforms Backyard into Swan Sanctuary After Heartwarming Rescue
Orlando couple PJ Garcia-Marshall and Andrew Marshall never expected their lives to change so dramatically when they received a call about an abandoned baby swan.The swan, now named Lola, has become an integral part of their family, bringing joy and new responsibilities to their everyday lives. The Beginning of a Unique Bond The tale began when PJ and Andrew, experienced in animal rehabilitation, received an urgent call about a cygnet found alone in its nest near downtown Orlando. The baby swan, named Lola, had been abandoned by her mother...
Saving Lives with Mindfulness in Animal Welfare
[embedded content] Animal welfare professionals struggle with maintaining their mental health for a multitude of factors including challenges with work-life balance, traumatic experiences within the shelter, and more. It’s up to the industry to care for the PEOPLE that are doing the life-saving by creating care opportunities for better mental health in the shelter. Panelists Dr. Jyothi V. Robertson, Founder of JVR Strategies & Journey You Own along with José Ocaño, Founder & CEO of Hatching, discuss the importance...
Puppy Unable to Walk Due to Broken Leg Needs Our Help to Get Back on Her Feet
Meet Bean. The border collie mix was found unable to walk and brought to a local shelter in Georgia, Animal Ark Rescue and Adoption, for help. She arrived in excruciating pain with a broken hind leg and had to be carried around as she could not put weight on the broken leg. Photo: Animal Ark Rescue and Adoption Bean is a sweet pup who is only four months old. She has her whole life ahead of her and needs your help to walk, run, and play again. X-rays confirmed that the leg was badly broken and at first the vet said the best option was to...
