Colorado Wildlife Officers Euthanize Bear Whose Intestines Were Blocked By Trash
A fed bear is a dead bear. That’s a phrase used to encourage people to be careful about bears accessing their food or garbage, as it often leads to the animal being euthanized. A new story out of Colorado well illustrates this fact. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / HARRY COLLINS Colorado Parks & Wildlife were recently called to help with a sick black bear that was wandering along a river trail in Telluride. The 400-pound male was acting feverish, had puffy eyes, and had discharge coming from its eyes and mouth. The officers who responded said...
Husky Mix Finally Finds the Perfect Forever Home After Adopters Returned Him 10 Times in a Year
Husky mix Fritz has been through a lot of change and difficulty in his very short two years of life. His name alone should give you an idea of how things have been going for him – he was originally called Boris, then Horace, then Kai, and now Fritz. For the sake of clarity, we’ll stick with the name Fritz, since that is what he is called today. In his first year of life, this poor pup was adopted out from the Oregon Humane Society in Salem a whopping nine times and returned all nine times, often after just a few days. Photo:...
Officers Stop Traffic On Busy California Highway To Rescue Terrified Rabbit
Domestic rabbits are common indoor pets. Sadly, numerous pet rabbits are released outdoors when their owners no longer can or want to care for them. Pet rabbits are unable to survive on their own in the wild and releasing them outdoors is illegal in most areas. Photo: Pixabay Sadly, more and more pet rabbits are being released and many end up in dangerous situations. A terrified pet rabbit was spotted along a busy highway by a good Samaritan who called Animal Care & Control San Francisco. The rabbit was hugging the concrete median in fear...
Caring for a Shy or Unsocialized Cat
Cats come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities. While some felines are known for their outgoing, sociable natures, others are a bit more introverted (to put it kindly!). If you’ve found yourself with a shy or unsocialized cat, fret not! This guide will provide you with insights, practical tips, and perhaps a sprinkle of humor on how to care for your furry wallflower. Understanding Shyness vs. Unsociability First things first, let’s decipher whether you have a shy cat or an unsocialized one. Shyness is often an inherent trait,...
Abandoned Dog In San Diego Found Struggling To Walk As Teenagers Throw Rocks At Him
Meet Francis. The young, black Labrador retriever is learning to trust people again after being abandoned by his family when he needed them most. He was abandoned on the streets of San Diego, California, struggling to walk on his hind legs. His situation got worse when some cruel teenagers started throwing rocks at him. Photo: Labs and More Rescue Thankfully, a bystander intervened and called California Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue for help. The Oceanside rescue rushed to pick him up. It was obvious to the volunteers who rescued him...
Human Animal Support Services (HASS) Announces New Resource Center
(AUSTIN, TX) September 18, 2023–Human Animal Support Services (HASS), an international, collaborative project revolutionizing the animal welfare industry by cultivating a movement toward recognizing that human services and animal services are deeply intertwined, has launched an online Resource Center to meet the growing industry and public demand for support that meets the needs of people and pets equally. “HASS recognizes there’s no supporting pets without supporting people,” said Vincent Medley, Director of...
The RxCK STxR is Giving Pets a Voice That’s Leaving Millions Smiling
Imagine what life would be like if our beloved pets could speak. What if they could share their thoughts and feelings, cracking jokes, and even throwing some occasional sass? While it might seem like a whimsical dream, there’s someone out there who’s making this fantasy come true, one animal video at a time. Enter The RxCK STxR, the voiceover artist who’s turning pets into chatterboxes and delighting millions of fans worldwide. Giving Pets a Voice Bobby Johnson, famously known as The RxCK STxR, never set out to become the...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Low-barrier fostering, in-person learning opportunities and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Take this short survey on finding homes for “behavior dogs”On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Maddie’s Fund® will be hosting a half-day online event that will focus on finding homes for behavior dogs (more information to come!) In the meantime, we are looking for further input about topics in order to develop the most beneficial agenda for the day. (Please note that when we say ‘behavior… Learn More How one foster-based...
The Science Behind Calming Dog Toys
“Freedom is a calm mind.” Bestselling author and expert on ‘clear thinking’ Shane Parrish was not likely thinking about dogs when he wrote this. But as any pet parent of a high-energy, high-jinx pooch can tell you, a smidge more canine calm in their household would certainly be freeing – for both the hairball and their human! How to achieve this calm mind for your dog though? Enter calming dog toys. It’s all fun and games when your puppy is a tiny tornado of energy, sharp teeth, and adorable puppy wriggles,...
‘Gentle, Shy’ Cat Has Been Returned Twice After Being Adopted, Hoping Third Time is the Charm
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! Tigerlilly happily got adopted as a kitten at about four-months-old. Before her adoption, however, her feline family nearly went to a high euthanasia rate shelter, after her mom cat wandered into a random yard and gave birth. Wanting them to have the best chance at a good life,...
