Protecting Pets and Hearts: Defending Against Online Lost Pet Scams
Imagine the heart-wrenching feeling of losing a beloved pet. It’s a distressing experience that pet owners fear. Unfortunately, in today’s digital age, a new threat has emerged—online lost pet scams. These devious schemes prey on vulnerable individuals desperately seeking their lost companions. They create urgency, promising quick reunions with lost companions, but behind their façade lies deceit and manipulation. To stay ahead of this alarming trend, it’s important to recognize the red flags: suspicious emails,...
Natural Enzymes: A Revolution in Dog Dental Care!
Natural enzymes are one of the most effective ways to promote good dental health in dogs. They fight plaque and bacteria, keep breath fresh, and are super easy to use in the form of premoistened wipes! Dog parents know they must take care of their pup’s dental health, but with all the products on the market, it can be tough to know what to buy. For an oral hygiene routine to be successful, the products must be easy to use and effective. Toothbrush wipes that use the power of natural enzymes check all the boxes: they’re effective,...
Peoria County Animal Protection Services shares its winning Return to Home program
Looking to improve your return to home rates at your animal organization? Return to Home Challenge Overall Winner, Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) in Peoria, IL, shares insights, most effective practices and more from its winning program. See what you can apply in your community! “We have a great culture of Return to Home (RTH) in our shelter and among our team,” said Rebecca Spencer, Director of PCAPS. “We do everything we can to remove barriers to returning animals home.” This...
Woman Names All Her Cats After ‘Wuthering Heights’ Characters
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! I’ve had the pleasure of being adopted by four cats, all of whom are named after characters in Bronte’s novel, “Wuthering Heights.” I didn’t plan it that way, but neither did I plan to have four cats! CATS. PHOTO: PIXABAY / LOSWL It all started when I went to the shelter to adopt a cat. First, a pretty black tuxedo female walked straight up to me and curled...
Dog’s Hilariously Bad Haircut Goes Viral On TikTok
Dogs can be awfully adorable, but sometimes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Sometimes, it’s a dogs homely looks that are so endearing to begin with. One that can make really make or break a dog’s appearance is its haircut. One time, I took my dog to the groomer instead of trimming his fur at home. Photo: Pexels/Tima Miroshnichenko When I went to pick him up, I didn’t even recognize him! His poor fur was cut so low, he looked like a completely different dog in the worst possible way. Needless to say, that’s the...
Hungry Mama Dog Thanks Woman For Feeding Her Puppies
The selflessness of a mother is truly remarkable and awe-inspiring. A mother’s love and devotion go beyond any measure of personal sacrifice. Mothers put the needs and well-being of their children above their own, often going without sleep, personal time, or even basic necessities to ensure the children are cared for. As it turns out, that’s true not just for human mothers but for animals as well. Photo: Twitter/@Yoda4ever Just like with human mothers, the love of a mother dog for her puppies is really something special. It is a...
Police Rescue Puppy Covered In Swastikas And Expletives
The thought of innocent and defenseless puppies enduring any form of mistreatment is deeply disturbing. Whether it’s physical abuse, neglect, or emotional harm, it’s hard to fathom that anyone could commit such crimes on a precious pup. Puppies, with their inherent vulnerability and trust, deserve a loving and nurturing environment to grow and thrive. Sadly, far too many dogs endure the realities of abuse. Photo: Flickr/kenzie campbell License: CC BY 2.0 One such puppy was shaved to her skin and crudely covered in Swastikas and...
Sweet, Adoptable Lab Puppy, Tuckson, Would Very Much Like to Meet You!
Get ready to meet Tuckson or, as his friends call him, Tucker. Tucker is a wonderfully sweet smaller Lab mix with a real zest for life. He is a gentle boy and shows affection to everyone he meets. Because he’s only eleven months old, Tucker is still very much a Labrador puppy. He is a rambunctious chewer and can be a little mouthy, especially when he’s hungry. Like any puppy, Tucker will chew on anything and everyone until he learns to channel his energy as he gets older. Photo: DLRR Despite his puppy-driven penchant for chewing,...
Putting an End to PMU & PMSG Farms Could Take Time, But it’s Worth the Effort
Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains of southeastern Arizona, Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary is home to horses and burros rescued from neglect, abuse, abandonment, and slaughter. When most people read the word “abuse,” mental images of beatings, whippings, withholding food/water, and any number of other cringeworthy scenarios come to mind. Sometimes, however, it’s more akin to stuff that was never even on your radar. Abuse was definitely at the forefront of Karen Pomroy’s decision to found the...
Clever Runaway Parrot Uses His Voice To Find His Way Back Home
Looking for a lost pet can feel devastating. The bond we share with our pets is unmatched, and knowing they might be out there somewhere without us is heartbreaking. One pet owner who knows this all to well is a man named Brent Chadwell. He lives in Cape Coral, Florida with his beloved Solomon Island Eclectus parrot named Tiki. Photo: YouTube/ABC7 SWFL According to NBC-2 News Brent’s girlfriend unfortunately left the backdoor of the house open and Tiki managed to escape. The couple began frantically searching for Tiki, and shared photos...
