Minnesota Rescue Receives Much-Needed Supplies To Spoil Homeless Dogs & Cats, Thanks To You
Secondhand Hounds (now called The Bond Between) in Minnetonka, Minnesota, is a foster-based rescue organization that takes in roughly 65 homeless pets every week. They provide fosters with everything they will need to care for the pet until they find a forever home, which quickly adds up. These items include food, treats, toys, beds, and walking supplies for dogs. Thanks to your generous support, Greater Good Charities’ GOODS program was able to provide the rescue with much-needed martingales, collars, slip leads, leashes, and engaging...
Alaska Airlines Attendant’s Quick Thinking Saves Rare Flamingo Eggs Midair
In a remarkable display of quick thinking and compassion, an Alaska Airlines flight attendant named Amber became an unlikely hero for six Chilean flamingo eggs during a routine flight from Atlanta to Seattle. This extraordinary event unfolded when a zoo official on board faced a critical situation as the incubator failed, putting the precious cargo at risk. Photo: PexelsFlight attendant Amber faced a unique challenge when six rare flamingo eggs were at risk. With no incubator and time running out, she had to think fast. Mid-Flight Crisis...
Registration for Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition is now open!
Camp Maddie is back! Join us on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 and Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 9AM-1PM PT (12PM-4PM ET) for a focus on dog behavior. The free, virtual event will consist of two half-days that will include presentations, short videos and question and answer sessions. At Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition, we’ll talk about determining which dogs are safe to rehome, keeping dogs happy and healthy while in your care, and finding them homes. Hear from a lineup of knowledgeable speakers including: Dr. Chris Pachel – Risk...
Kitten with ‘Adorable Attitude Problem’ Wins Over Potential Adopter with Hisses
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! When my cat Socks – my best friend, my baby – passed away, I was devastated. I had Socks since I was 10 years old, and it had been me and him against the world for the past 19 years. I didn’t know if I would ever be ready to adopt another cat. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PEXELS Almost two years after he passed, my sister wanted a kitten, and she asked me to help her pick one...
Learn Which Dog Breeds Face the Highest Threat of Cancer and How It Could Save Your Pet’s Life
Cancer remains a leading cause of death in dogs, but not all breeds face the same level of risk. Recent research sheds light on which dog breeds are more susceptible to cancer, challenging long-held beliefs about the correlation between size and cancer risk. Contrary to popular belief, larger dog breeds do not always have a higher risk of developing cancer. Photo: PexelsRegular veterinary check-ups are crucial for early detection of cancer in pets. Size and Cancer Risk: A Complex Relationship Leonard Nunney, an evolutionary biologist at the...
Young Hero Battles Python to Rescue Pet Guinea Pig in Daring Backyard Encounter
In a heart-stopping moment caught on CCTV, Rosie Wightman, a 12-year-old girl from Queensland, Australia, demonstrated remarkable bravery by rescuing her pet guinea pig, MaxiBon, from the clutches of an eight-foot python. This extraordinary event has since garnered widespread attention, highlighting the unexpected encounters between humans and wildlife that can occur even in one’s own backyard. Photo: PexelsA 12-year-old girl in Australia saved her guinea pig from an 8-foot python. A Frightening Discovery As KSL reports, the incident...
Ice Drift Traps 13 Killer Whales Near Japan, Rescuers Unable To Help
In a concerning development off Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, a pod of at least a dozen killer whales, including calves, found themselves trapped by sea ice near the coastal town of Rausu. Local fishermen and wildlife researchers, witnessing the orcas’ struggle to breathe in the icy waters, raised the alarm, but officials admit rescue efforts are hampered by the dense ice, CNN reports. Photo: YouTube / Associated PressA pod of orcas, including calves, is trapped by sea ice off Hokkaido, Japan. The Orcas’ Predicament...
Top 7 Ways Cats Show Affection
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Woman Goes to Shelter Only to Volunteer, Ends Up Bringing Home Two Kittens That Night
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! I went with a friend to a local animal shelter to help clean and see what we could do to help. I had NO intention of adopting. I already had one spoiled rotten cat at home. KITTENS. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ADINA VOICU However, lo and behold, I came home that day with not one, but TWO kittens. My friend simply said, “They need you, and you need them.” She was so right. SHARE YOUR OWN...
Monkey on the Lam for Five Days Finally Gets Caught, Thanks in Part to a Yorkshire Pudding
When you’re on the lam, you may want to lay low to skirt your pursuer. Unless maybe there’s a Yorkshire pudding ripe for the taking. Highland Wildlife Park in Scotland recently made headlines when its Japanese macaque named Honshu made a break for it. After five days of evading capture, despite being caught on drone footage and spotted by several people, he was finally done in when someone left a Yorkshire pudding outside for birds. Birds, monkeys, same thing? It all started in late January when Honshu escaped from the wildlife...
