Dog Kept in a Crate Most of Her Life By a Breeder Slowly Learns to Trust
The following story is a finalist in the Rescue to Royalty Challenge. Three grand prize winners will receive a $250 shopping spree, while a shelter of their choosing will be awarded $2,000 in cash and needed supplies! You can vote for your favorite story here through May 8! Petra was born in Serbia. She came from a strong Eastern European Malinois line. She was purchased by a breeder, and then brought to the USA before I met her. She was crated most of her life and bred too early and too often. She exhibited clear and multiple signs of...
‘Fairy Tale’ Ends With Neglected, Bonded Airdale Duo Finding Their Happily Ever After
The following story is a finalist in the Rescue to Royalty Challenge. Three grand prize winners will receive a $250 shopping spree, while a shelter of their choosing will be awarded $2,000 in cash and needed supplies! You can vote for your favorite story here through May 8! Airedales are known as “King of the Terriers,” so it is fitting that our rescue story happens to be a bit of a Royal Airedale fairy tale. Read on, and I’ll introduce you to our heroes and heroines and two dales’ amazing transformation. January in...
Koalas Left Slaughtered After Reckless Logging on Kangaroo Island
In the picturesque landscape of Kangaroo Island, a critical situation unfolds as logging operations inflict severe injuries and death on the resident koala population. This distressing issue stems from the actions of the Australian Agribusiness Group, which manages extensive blue gum plantations on the island. As trees fall, the koalas, iconic symbols of Australia’s unique wildlife, are met with absolute horror. The future of this species is now in question, as calls for environmental stewardship and animal welfare reform mount around...
Introducing the Dogsters: Allison and Jelly, Lorraina & Manic, Her Mixed Breed Dogs From Thailand
Hi! My name is Allison Dorsey, and I am a proud dog mom of three: Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. All of them are mixed breeds, so I often like to think about what kind of mix they are based on physical features and personality. Note: None of the mixes are scientifically accurate or even possible; it is just a fun game I play in my head. Jelly might be a blend of a small Thai Rhodesian Ridgeback and an elderly white-tailed doe. Lorraina could be a mix between a Jack Russel Terrier and a mongoose. Manic, well, he could be a German...
Natural Calming for Anxious Dogs
If your dog suffers from anxiety, you’re not alone. A recent Finnish study revealed that more than 72% of dogs had at least one anxiety-related behavior.* According to the study, which involved almost 14,000 dogs, everything from noise sensitivity and other dogs to strangers and new situations had the capacity to put dogs into fight or flight mode. If any of this sounds familiar, you have no doubt witnessed the havoc canine anxiety can wreak on your household (new furniture, anyone?). But even that pales in comparison to the pain and...
Shelter Cat is Persistent with Woman, She Later Learns He Has the Same Name As Her Beloved Uncle
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! Three generations of women were living together in one house: my mother, my daughter and myself. We had a cat named Henry, who my brother had adopted and named after our maternal grandfather. He became ours when my brother relocated. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / Светлана Бердник Henry got very ill and had...
Pig Farm Horror Revealed — Starving Animals Turn Cannibal
Recent investigations into Cross Farm, a pig farming operation in Devon, UK, reveal a distressing picture of animal suffering that starkly contrasts with the nation’s high animal welfare standards. The situation at Cross Farm has triggered urgent calls for reform and highlighted the need for stringent enforcement of animal welfare laws. Photo: PexelsPigs at Cross Farm were recorded enduring cannibalism and severe malnourishment. Chronic Neglect and Abuse at Cross Farm Undercover footage obtained by Glass Wall Films exposed severe...
Heartless Act: Woman Abandons Senior Dog at Park, Faces Prosecution
Henry is a 13-year-old lab whose lived with his owner since he was a puppy. But this didn’t keep stop Henry’s owner from dumping this very good boy at city park in Vancouver, Washington, and – as her senior dog sadly looked on – jumping into her car and driving away. Fortunately, this heartbreaking scene was captured on a neighbor’s surveillance camera, which prompted these good Samaritans to call the police. Meanwhile, the dog, who patiently waited for his owner to return, was surrendered to a local animal...
What This Bereaved Dog Carries Through the Streets Will Melt Your Heart
Life as a stray dog can be incredibly difficult. Stray dogs are often forced to scavenge for food and water, which can be a daily struggle. They may be constantly on the move, searching for shelter and safety from the elements, other animals, and even humans. Stray dogs are also at a greater risk of disease, injury, and abuse, as they lack the protection and care that comes with a stable home environment. While some strays manage to survive on the streets, for many stray dogs, life is a constant struggle. Photo: Pexels/Gomez Daniel One poor...
Bumblebee Queens Defy Odds, Living Underwater for a Week
Scientists have recently uncovered an extraordinary ability of the common eastern bumblebee queens: surviving underwater for up to a week during their hibernation period. This finding not only broadens our understanding of bumblebee resilience but also hints at their potential adaptability to the increasing threats of climate change. Photo: PexelsResearchers discovered that hibernating queen bumblebees can survive underwater for up to a week. Accidental Discovery Leads to Significant Insights The discovery occurred unexpectedly when...
