Capturing Memories and Saving Lives
May 20, 2023 It’s said a picture is worth a thousand words. But a photo also has the ability to freeze time and capture a priceless memory to hold forever. This May, APA! is partnering with the nationally acclaimed Jennifer Lindberg Studio to provide a beautiful photo of your pet that will also help support the long stay dogs of APA!. All participants will receive a complimentary photo session by a talented portrait artist and a gift certificate to apply toward their portrait purchase, a total value of $850. Each participant will have...
Tiny Dog Rescued From Group of Aggressive Feral Cats
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! It was May 2010 and we were getting ready to go on a family vacation, leaving on a Thursday. The night before we were supposed to leave, I heard a slight yelping, which kept me awake. This yelping was like a call for help but again, it was ever so slight, and I did not know where it was coming from. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PETRA BOEKHOFF So I got up and walked downstairs to check the front...
Scared Puppy Mill Mama Becomes Therapy Dog
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 was walking at a dog event with one of my basset hounds, and a rescue group approached me to comment on my Barney (also a rescue). I always rescue my dogs. But this day, I was told the story of a basset hound that needed someone to give her a home. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / DANIEL ALBANY She had been in a puppy mill for four years and was a puppy mill mama. The place she was in had 100...
No One Realizes Friendly Neighborhood Cat is Actually a Stray, But He Finally Finds a Home
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 never planned on owning a cat. I am a dog person, always have been. Somehow they gravitate to me anyway. Our first cat had gotten extremely sick, and after a few stints in the kitty ICU with a “mysterious” neurological disorder, I finally accepted the fact that it was unfair to subject her to further trauma. So when she again got extremely ill, we allowed her to go...
Expressive Cat With “Eyebrows” Captures Attention From Around The World
An expressive cat with dark “eyebrows” is winning hearts of people around the world thanks to his unique looks. According to GeoBeats Animals, Henri was adopted when he was tiny kitten at a shelter in Toronto. Photo: YouTube/GeoBeats Animals Speaking with GeoBeats Animals, Henri’s mom describes him as “very quirky” and “very clumsy for a cat.” She went on to say that unlike most cats, he’s not very agile or good at jumping. But, his cute looks and charming personality make up for it. Photo:...
Adoptable Jupiter Wants to Be the Center of Your Universe
What does a homeless 2-year-old feline have to do to get some attention these days? He’s not the center of the universe, but he knows he’s a pretty big deal, nonetheless. We’re talking about Jupiter, a sweet, easy-going love bug with a great personality and a laid-back cattitude. Animal Rescue For a little background, this handsome ginger started off life as a community cat before eventually being befriended by a lovely couple who won his trust and adored him. Feeling the same, he soon learned the luxury of indoor life and...
Cat Mom Welcomes Tiny Puppy Into Her Litter Of Kittens
While there is a popular notion that cats and dogs are natural enemies, they can actually form close bonds and even become the best of friends or like family. That was recently seen in a beautiful way thanks to a video shared on TikTok. Photo: TikTok/@fasterhamster_ In the clip, you can see a litter of kittens and their mama all walking to together like a big family. In the middle their littler is a tiny puppy! The puppy is not much bigger than the kittens and seems to be going right along with the kittens. It’s clear that the mama cat...
Tiny Rescue Puppy Steals The Show After Falling Asleep In News Anchor’s Arms On Live Television
Being a news anchor is an often thankless and demanding job with tight deadlines and high standards. The position often requires early mornings, extreme professionalism, and excellent communication. Of course, the job also has its perks, as the news is constantly changing and you never quite know who you’ll get to interview. Photo: TikTok/@nbc10boston Recently, one lucky news anchor had the most adorable guest: a puppy! NBC10 Boston anchor Colton Bradford was on live TV with his co-anchor Melody Mendez. While they often report alone,...
Police Sprint To Man Calling For “Help” Only To Find A Disgruntled Goat
Life as a police officer is unpredictable at best. From minor incidents to life-threatening emergencies, officers must be prepared to respond swiftly and effectively to any situation that arises, and no two days are the same. When officers with the Enid Police Department in Oklahoma received a call about someone yelling for help, they quickly responded to the scene. Photo: Facebook/Enid Police Department The department shared a video of the call on Facebook, and you can see the officers running through a field. In the background, you can hear...
Nervous Dog Reunites With The Man Who Rescued Him
Being a stray dog in Mexico can be a challenging and harsh existence. Stray dogs in Mexico often struggle to find food, shelter, and medical care, facing the dangers of traffic, disease, and abuse. That’s the reality that a Belgian Malinois named Dennis found himself in. The poor pup was living on the streets in Baja California, Mexico where it’s suspected someone hit him with a shovel and injured his legs. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo According to The Dodo, a travel influencer named Henry happened to spot Dennis laying in a field,...
