The July Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are…
On Monday, Maddie’s Fund® gave two organizations a $2,500 grant for attending the July Weekly Community Conversations! A total of $5,000 in grants was given to two people chosen at random. In addition, the Maddie’s® Pet Forum winner of $3,000 was also announced! Two people won a grant for their organization from the Weekly Community Conversations Calls: Stephanie Root, Humane Society of Greater Dayton, (Dayton, OH) Julie Smith, SAGE Compassion for Animals (Mountain View, CA) And a big congratulations to Laura Pelegrin from...
‘Always a Cat Person’, Woman Adopts Dog Who Ends Up Helping Her Through Tough Times
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo 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! I have always been a cat person. I’ve always owned dogs, but I didn’t understand or didn’t get what other people saw in dogs. PHOTO: ELIZABETH KING Dogs were just there, and I cared for them, but they didn’t hold the same spot in my heart as a cat. One day I was looking through the animals...
Dog Gets So Excited Sometimes, He Hits His Face with His Own Tail
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo 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! Griffon is a silly dog! PHOTO: KATHLEEN COLEMAN He loves people and being petted, but he has no idea how to play with toys! He’ll run around and jump, but no clue what the toys are for! SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE STORY He also gets so excited he’ll hit himself in the face with his own tail! PHOTO: KATHLEEN...
11-Year-Old Rescue Pig Enjoys First Walk Around Her New Home
When rescuers with Ziggy’s Refuge in North Carolina heard about Belle the pig, they knew they had to step up and help. Belle spent her whole life being neglected and she was on the brink of death when help finally arrived. Photo: TikTok/@ziggysrefuge Rescuers with Ziggy’s Refuge weren’t sure if she’d survive the ride back to the sanctuary, but she pushed through and made it. Ziggy’s Refuge shared on TikTok that Belle is around 400 pounds underweight and suffers from ulcers and pneumonia. Her condition was so...
Good Samaritans Spend 16 Hours Helping Injured Dog Down A Mountain
A dog named Bruno can rest easy thanks to 15 volunteers who helped rescue him while hiking. According to New England Cable News (NECN), Bruno was hiking with his owner on Mount Jefferson, a popular hiking destination in New Hampshire. Photo: YouTube/WMUR-TV Unfortunately, the rough terrain upset the dog’s paws and he wasn’t able to finish the hike. Being alone, the dog’s owner wasn’t sure what to do. So she took to Facebook to ask for help. Amazingly, around 15 Good Samaritans saw the post and stepped up to help...
26 Horses Die In Georgia Barn Fire
Owners are mourning big losses after 26 horses passed away in a barn fire in Forsyth County, Georgia. According to a Forsyth County press release, the Forsyth County Fire Department was dispatched to the area of Blue Springs Farm around 6 a.m. on Sunday, August 6 for a report of smoke. Photo: Pexels/Carlos Reyes By the time the fire department arrived, it was too late. The press release says they found a “fully involved large barn containing multiple horse stalls. The fire was well advanced, and it was determined that the fire had been...
Kentucky Animal Rescue Faces 91 Counts Of Animal Cruelty
An animal rescue in Elizabethtown, Kentucky is facing 91 counts of animal cruelty after police witnessed unsanitary conditions and code violations. According to WAVE 3, three people associated with Always Faithful Animal Rescue are involved in the case, including Amy Smith, 46, Kevin Smith, 55, and Jessica Wagner, 28. Photo: Pexels/sergio souza Those people are being charged with 91 counts of second-degree animal cruelty (one count for each animal in their care), along with 31 counts of not licensing dogs with the county. In addition,...
Unusual Mixed-Breed Loki is a Keeper, but You’ll Have to See for Yourself
This is Loki, an unusual French bulldog and Shih Tzu mix. He’s described as being goofy, sweet, gentle, and your very best friend who will never let you be alone again. He loves to chase tennis balls and make you laugh. When you’re not letting out a giggle due to his adorably silly hi-jinx, his warm brown eyes will follow you around as you go about your daily tasks. And, if you happen to look his way, he’ll always have a happy tail wag to offer you in greeting. Photo: San Diego Humane Society Loki also enjoys car trips,...
Traveler Faces Charges After Abandoning Dog At Pittsburgh Airport
A traveler in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is facing criminal charges after abandoning a dog at the Pittsburgh International Airport before catching a flight. It’s hard to think of abandoning our fur-babies anywhere but it’s a sad reality that many pets face. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Piotrus License: CC BY-SA 3.0 The Allegheny County Police Department took to Facebook to share about the incident. On August 4, 2023, they posted a photo of the dog and said, “Dontt leave your pets behind! This morning at approximately 5:30 a.m.,...
Doting “Single Dad” Cat And His Two Kittens Hope To Find Loving Home Together
Most orange tabby cats (roughly 80%) are male but not all are doting dads like Archie. The orange tabby cat family, which included mama cat and six kittens, was found in an Amazon box that had been duct-taped closed. During the rescue and transport, mama cat escaped and has not been recaptured. The kittens and their protective dad were brought back to the Cuddle Buddies Rescue in Katy, Texas. Four of the kittens have since been adopted. Archie and his remaining two kittens, Jughead and Josie, are hoping to find a loving home together. Archie...
