Sweet Dachshund Puppy Reunites With Mom After Months Away
Whether it’s a short trip or an extended venture away, leaving our pets can be bittersweet. We may feel a sense of guilt or worry about their well-being and miss their comforting presence in our daily lives. However, getting to reunite with them at the end of it all makes it so worth it! One woman recently discovered this after moving countries and being separated from her pup for months. Photo: Reddit/FrankelGalileo Reddit user u/FrankelGalileo shared in a post to the subreddit r/aww, explaining that she was moving the U.S. from abroad...
One-Eyed Cat Named After Pirate Pillages and Plunders Hearts of New Family
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! A few years ago, we sadly lost our little angel, Misty, to hyperthyroidism. In her last few months we had to administer subcutaneous fluids, which she hated. It was so difficult to say goodbye. She was such a well-behaved little girl and always wanted to be in our company. She was 19-years-old. We did not adopt right away and were a little hesitant about doing so because we wanted to...
Good Samaritan Rescues Neglected, Wounded Dog Wandering in City Park
This story was submitted by Lindsey Heaney from our shelter friend, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, which saves pets’ lives in the Tacoma, Washington area. The Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here! In early May, a community member found a severely emaciated dog with several wounds on its legs and paws at Celebration Park in Federal Way, Washington. PHOTO: HUMANE SOCIETY FOR TACOMA & PIERCE COUNTY The 3-year-old pit bull, now named Ari, was found with deep,...
One Wildlife Center is Bursting with Adorable Baby Owls, But Not All of Them Need to Be There
It’s baby season for rescues in the northern hemisphere, and one wildlife center in Tucson, Arizona, is inundated with baby owls. While many of them needed the facility’s help, several others didn’t. Learn when juvenile birds do and do not need assistance by reading on. In your kind-hearted attempts to be of service, you could inadvertently be doing more harm than good. Photo: Pixabay/Kridsadar Wildlife Centers Wild baby season is in full bloom, and at Tucson Wildlife Center it appears to be raining baby owls! TWC is...
Why Do Dogs Eat Rocks and How to Stop It
That moment when you witness your dog happily bounce around and pick up what looks like a rock is likely a mix of confusion and annoyance for most pet parents. Who does that? Well, dogs. Dogs eating rocks is actually a very common occurrence with a number of possible causes, says Dr. Adriana Fisher, of VCA Animal Hospitals. “I have seen a standard Poodle eat 10 pounds of loose gravel because frying oil was dumped on the gravel driveway,” says Dr. Fisher. Why do dogs eat rocks? 5 common reasons Possible reasons for dogs chewing...
Mama Cows are Every Bit as Protective as Bears, One Trampled Man Found Out
An angry cow in Britain went berserk and attacked a vacationer in Devon using a legal public right of way. Say what? Cows are generally known to be fairly docile but you never know what’s going to set them off. One 63-year-old grandad found that out the hard way after being tossed 8 feet into the air before being viciously trampled. Steve Adams desperately tried to crawl away during the attack but ended up spending a week in intensive care after the belligerent bovine broke six of his ribs and damaged his lungs and spleen! Photo:...
Adorable Toddler Out for a Walk with Her Dog Has Her Parents in Stitches with “Hilarious Fail”
This active little toddler is not content to just go out for a walk with her dog – it’s got to be a run. But running has its downsides – namely, a greater likelihood of losing one’s balance and simultaneously losing control of one’s dog. Which is exactly what happened to this tiny girl. Photo: Facebook/NTD Television We’re happy that the girl’s parents had their video camera on when the oh-so-cute incident took place. The small child was running clumsily down the sidewalk with her dog’s leash in...
Woman Blocks Hallway with “Invisible” Plastic Wrap Fence, and Her Dog Is Not Having It
One of the internet’s favorite things these days is humans playing tricks and pranks on their pets or setting up obstacle courses for them just to see what they’ll do. Animals can be so incredibly unpredictable, so it gives us a thrill to try to imagine how they’ll react to something new in their homes. And, more often than not, witnessing the way they actually respond elicits more joy than the delightful anticipation. Their facial expressions are priceless, and the creative ways they try to overcome the obstacle or figure...
Dog Who Suffered For Years From Untreated Allergies Needs Multiple Surgeries And A Loving Home
A sweet terrier mix named Roo was surrendered by her owners because they were unable to afford her medical care. For years, Roo suffered from severe allergies which went untreated. She arrived at PawsCo in desperate need of medical care with irritated skin, eye issues, and several large masses. The Colorado rescue had her examined by a veterinary clinic who shared that the road to recovery will be long and expensive. PawsCo rescues homeless pets in need of medical care from rural shelters and makes sure they receive the treatment they need in...
Bipartisan Support in Colorado General Assembly Sets Example for Wild Horse Management
The Colorado General Assembly has passed new legislation known as the Colorado Wild Horse Project to add state protections for the rights of wild mustangs and burros to continue to live on public lands versus being rounded up in a traumatic fashion. The bill, SB23-275, passed with an overwhelming majority and could have a profound impact on the animals. So why the sudden change of heart? The legislative action is a response to last year’s deadly tragedy where 145 horses died unnecessarily during an influenza outbreak while kept in a...
