Outdoorsy Pup Can’t Wait to Get on Her Paddleboard
The following story was a finalist in the Tales of Summer Tails Photo and Story contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! Pepper is an eight-year-old Belgian Malinois who was found as a stray in Louisville, Kentucky. We picked her up from the shelter there during the Fourth of July weekend in 2022. Not long after, I ordered a paddleboard and Pepper and I began to learn together how to balance and not fall in the creek. DOG....
Family Finds Out About Kittens Who Need a Home the Same Day They Bury Their Cat
The following story was a finalist in the Tales of Summer Tails Photo and Story contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! More than 18 years ago, we decided to rescue a kitten from our vet. This was a litter abandoned on the side of the road. We chose a tiny, feisty boy and named him “Bob”. Some years later, our daughter was born, and when she spoke her first word, it was his name in baby language: “Baba”....
This Crazy Cat’s Hobby Is Acting Like a Hole Punch
Most cats are weird in one way or another, and many of them like to help their owners work from home in the most inconvenient of ways, but this one takes the cake when it comes to acting like just another tool in your office supply closet. That’s right – Dexter’s hobby is acting like a genuine hole punch every chance he gets. And we’re here for it, even though it’s a total weirdo move. Photo: Facebook/Furry Tails Dexter has a peculiar love-hate relationship with cardboard, and, any chance he gets, he loves to put...
Explore the Marvel of Fall Bird Migration Across America
As autumn descends upon the United States, a remarkable event is unfolding in the skies: the fall bird migration. Millions of birds are on the move, traveling from their breeding grounds to their wintering homes. This spectacular natural phenomenon offers birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts a unique opportunity to witness the magic of migration. Photo: PexelsBirds move to areas with abundant resources as temperatures drop. Why Do Birds Migrate? Bird migration is driven by several factors, but the most significant are changes in food...
Is My Pet Suffering? An Exploration of Grimace Scales
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How one foster-based organization is implementing a low-barrier foster program
Lowering barriers is a key element to attracting and keeping foster caregivers. Kelly Duer, Senior Community Solutions Specialist, here at Maddie’s Fund® spoke with Becky Costner, Executive Director of Let Love Live, a foster-based rescue organization in Wadena, Minnesota, to ask her about their low-barrier foster program. Using a “Fosters Welcome” approach is a big part of their recipe for success: in 2022 for the first time, they were able to transfer in over one thousand pets. In 2023, they’re on track to...
Cat Enjoys Riding on Boats and Splashing Through the Water on His Leash
The following story was a winner in the Tales of Summer Tails Photo and Story contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! Our Bengal male Bronte (IW SGC FraserValley Denalis Thunder) was born in Canada. He came to us in Germany when he was one-year-old. He loves trips to the lakes in the area in summer. PHOTO: ANJA PATZ He walks like a dog on a leash. What he likes most is riding on the big excursion boats and keeping his nose in...
Oregon Takes Stand Against Puppy Mills and Cosmetics Testing
In a remarkable stride toward animal welfare, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has signed two significant bills into law that send a strong message against cruelty towards animals. According to the Animal Legal Defense Fund, these new laws not only protect puppies, kittens, and cosmetics-testing animals but also set an inspiring example for other states to follow. Photo: PexelsCosmetics testing on animals is banned in many countries. An End to the Sale of Puppy Mill Pets HB 2915: This legislation in Oregon brings an end to the sale of puppies and...
All About Transport: Moving Animals to Create Lasting Positive Impact
[embedded content] Want to learn how animal transport can make a massive difference for people and pets in your community, and beyond? This discussion-style webinar will cover how the strategic transport of animals saves lives while fostering stronger community bonds, alleviating strain on shelters, creating lasting positive impacts, and more. Experts Clare Callison, Director of National Operations for Austin Pets Alive!, and Lindsay Hamrick, Director of Shelter Outreach & Engagement for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) will...
Hybrid Hummingbird Stuns Scientists: The Gold-Feathered Enigma of the Peruvian Andes
In the world of birds, hummingbirds are renowned for their vibrant colors, dazzling iridescence, and extraordinary agility. But nestled deep within the Peruvian Andes, scientists stumbled upon a discovery that left them utterly perplexed. A never-before-documented hummingbird species, adorned with glittering gold feathers, has emerged from the heart of Cordillera Azul National Park, USA Today reports. However, what truly baffled researchers was that this avian marvel was not a new species at all. Instead, it unveiled an intricate tale of...
