Cheeky Pug Named ‘Monster’ Lives Up to Her Name
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! There’s a Monster in my house. She has earned her name. PHOTO: SIAN THOMSON I rescued her from a hoarding situation when she was 7-months-old. She was emaciated, scared to death, shaking uncontrollably, and confused. And then, over time, we met our real dog. SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE STORY She is absolute proof that dogs have senses of humour. She thinks it is hilarious to charge out...
Yet Another Dog Buried in Matted Fur is Rescued & Relieved of Pounds of Excess Baggage
These are some of the saddest and most shocking stories. We’re talking about those poor neglected and abused animals that haven’t been brushed or groomed in years to the point of being buried alive by their matted coats. Every few years or so, we’ll read about them and pray it’s the last time we have to see it happen. It never is. This time it’s a story out of New York’s Putnam County, where Chief Ken Ross received a call from a woman to report her neighbor’s dog was being neglected. Ross —...
#FuzzyFriday: A Small Kitten Dragged an Even Tinier Kitty Into a House for His Mama to Save
Ready for your warm and “Fuzzy Friday” story about a heartwarming kitty? If you’re like so many other people who are sick of being overwhelmed by negative news, you look forward to a break come Friday to lighten the mood. If that’s you, then we have a tale for you. As the story goes, a cat named Snowball had a litter of kittens. Not long after giving birth, the feline’s owner heard tiny mewling noises coming from outside her home. When she dashed outdoors to investigate, she realized the source of the cries was...
Get Ready, the Annual Southeastern Colorado “Tarantula Trek” is About to Begin!
It’s that time of year when thousands of hairy brown arachnids are about to begin their annual trek across southeastern Colorado in search of a mate. The event takes place each year in late August and lasts through October as adult tarantulas seek a partner to do the deed with. Mating season for the Oklahoma Brown tarantula is between September and October when the temperatures begin to drop, and countless males of the species begin their search for romance. Starting at about dusk, tarantulas can march up to a mile across the Comanche...
Maui Humane Society Shares Several Ways People Can Help Animals During Wildfire Crisis
“Hell on Earth”, “war zone”, “the Apocalypse”, these are the words being used to describe the destruction and devastation in Maui from ongoing wildfires. Since the catastrophic wildfires ignited on Tuesday, Maui Humane Society has been ready and willing to help animals in need. Humane Enforcement Officers were standing by to help Upcounty Maui residents evacuate their pets. Maui Humane Society posted, “We can help transport animals: dogs, cats, small animals, goats, horses (we have trailers!) Please...
A Warning to Pet Parents: Aloe Is Toxic to Cats!
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Dog Rescued From Maui Wildfire With Severe Burns On Her Paws And Legs Needs Your Support To Heal
The historic town of Lahaina on the island of Maui has been engulfed in flames by wildfires killing dozens of people and destroying hundreds of buildings and homes. Firefighters have been on the scene since the fires first ignited on Tuesday. It has been a struggle to contain the intense flames with the powerful winds from Hurricane Dora fueling them. People and pets were urged to evacuate the area, but some people were unable to return home to get their pets as the fires quickly spread. Photo: Maui Humane Society Late one night a firefighter...
Rare Walrus Calf Rescued In Alaska Is Put On 24/7 ‘Cuddle Care’
A walrus calf in Alaska has been given a second chance at life, and he’s been ordered 24/7 cuddles! According to an August 3 press release from the Alaska SeaLife Center, the one month old Pacific walrus calf was admitted on August 1 after being spotted by workers on Alaska’s North Slope, “about four miles inland from the Beaufort Sea — a highly unusual location for Pacific walrus.” Photo: Facebook/Honolulu Star-Advertiser Since walrus calves depend on maternal care for their first two years of life, it was...
Stray Cat Has Kittens But Neighbor Isn’t Sure Where, Finds Them Behind Their Bookshelves
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! My Turkish Angora, Bean, died of cancer in April 2022 and while I wanted another cat, I wasn’t ready. There are a few roaming neighborhood cats, to whom many people provide food and water. PHOTO: KRISTINE REARDON One, a boy, we call Porch Cat. He’s an orange striped tabby. The other cat, Pixie, followed Porch Cat here. We occasionally let both come inside, like when it rains....
How Conditions Combined to Drive the Devastating Wildfires in Maui
As the Hawaiian island of Maui continues to assess the damage done by devastating wildfires this week, the totality of the destruction is not yet known. At least 53 people were dead as of Thursday afternoon, while many more were missing. Whole neighborhoods have been wiped out, with substantial damage to Lahaina, an historically significant city that draws scores of visitors each year. What were the driving forces behind this disaster? There were several. Dora, a category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained wind speeds of 145 miles per hour as...
