Couple Goes to Shelter Looking for a Beagle, Comes Home with a Blind Maltipoo
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! We already had three rescue dogs, but the idea of being able to give a home to one of the recently released lab beagles was pulling at me. An adoption event listed that they had two available, and being experienced beagle owners, we went to see them. By the time we arrived, they were both adopted. PHOTO: JACQUIE HURT I looked at the few remaining dogs, then noticed a cage behind the sign...
Climate Change Will Affect These Breeds The Worst – Here’s What To Do
Climate change is affecting not only humans but also our furry friends. As global temperatures continue to rise, certain dog breeds face unique challenges that can be life-threatening. Bulldogs, pugs, and Boston terriers, affectionately known as brachycephalic breeds, are particularly vulnerable to the changing climate. Understanding the reasons behind the susceptibility of various dog breeds to climate change is one step in ensuring their future well-being. Photo: PexelsClimate change affects pets as rising temperatures can lead to...
12 Chickens Rescued From Slaughter See Grass For First Time In Heartwarming Video Shared By Sanctuary
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary in High Falls, New York, is a safe haven and permanent home for rescued farm animals. The sanctuary’s mission is to give, “farmed animals the chance to live their lives with dignity and by sharing their stories, we advocate for veganism and aim to reduce suffering for all.” The sanctuary rescued twelve baby chickens in September who were “raised to be slaughtered” in just a few weeks. They needed medical treatment and were kept in quarantine until they were healthy enough to explore their...
Hunter Left Helpless While Dog Attacked by Shark During Duck Hunt
Pepper was no ordinary dog. As a Chesapeake retriever, she was bred and trained by her owner, a seasoned sea-duck hunter, to fetch ducks from the calm waters off Toby’s Island near Port Medway, Nova Scotia. Pepper was on her second duck retrieval mission when tragedy struck. Without warning, a large shark erupted from the depths, lifting Pepper into the air and pushing her beneath the water, For The Win reports. The dog’s owner could only watch helplessly. “It happened so quickly and was so shocking that even though I was...
Rockstar Bret Michaels Adopts Hero Dog After Life-Saving Act
Bret Michaels, the iconic frontman of the rock band Poison, recently made headlines by adopting a dog named after himself. This heartwarming story has garnered significant attention, and we’re here to shed light on this extraordinary act of compassion. A Heroic Canine Act The heartwarming tale began when a 6-year-old husky, fittingly named Bret Michaels, became an unexpected hero at the Nebraska Humane Society. The dog stepped up in a moment of crisis, offering a life-saving blood donation to a 4-week-old kitten suffering from flea...
World’s Oldest Dog, Bobi, Passes Away At The Age Of 31
Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, was named the world’s oldest dog ever by Guinness World Records in February at the age of 30 years and 266 days old. He more than doubled the life expectancy of the breed living off of human food and living on a farm with his family in a remote village in Portugal. Screenshot: YouTube/Guinness World Records A celebration was held on May 11 to celebrate his 31st birthday with over one hundred people including his family, friends, and fans. Countless people commented on how great Bobi looked,...
Loyal Dog Refuses to Leave Paralyzed Friend Found in Texas Ditch
Abby and Hawk were discovered in a Texas ditch, iin poor physical condition. Once rescued, the world witnessed a story of loyalty and resilience that has shone through the darkness. The story of these two dogs has been shared on TikTok and news outlets around the world, and illustrates the unwavering bond between our four-legged companions and the challenges faced by animal rescues in an overcrowded system. A Mail Carrier’s Discovery It all began when a mail carrier in the Houston area stumbled upon a distressing scene – two dogs,...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Emergency fostering, continuing education and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Continuing education credit now available with these popular courses and webcastsWe’re excited to share that two popular self-paced courses on Maddie’s® University now carry continuing education credits from the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) program of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB), in addition to several webcasts: The Journey You Own: Practices for Well-being and Productivity (4 hours of RACE credit)...
Dog That Had Been Used for Fighting Wanders Into Home, Learns About Love
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! One Sunday morning, “Chance” walked into my home. We had left the back door open so our pit could get out to go to the bathroom. We called animal control, and they said he would be destroyed if not claimed in 72 hours. Police told me to let him go. ASPCA also said he would be destroyed if not claimed. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MAC WHEELER We noticed he was getting trickles of...
Dog Found Neglected and Severely Matted Gets a New Chance at Life, Now He’s Ready for a New Home
This story was submitted by our shelter friend The Cat House on the Kings. The Cat House on the Kings saves pets’ lives in the Fresno County, California area, and the Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here! When your human disappears and you don’t know why they just stopped being there, you turn to the comfort of the rest of your canine family. Billy was a part of a family of dogs that was left alone to survive when their person passed away. PHOTO: THE CAT HOUSE ON THE KINGS It...
