Over 100 Golden Retrievers to Honor Spencer the Boston Marathon Dog Before the Race
The 127th Boston Marathon is slated to take place on Monday, April 17th, 2023, but this year will be a little different as Spencer the golden retriever won’t be on the sidelines to cheer runners on. Spencer, the official Boston Marathon dog, passed away before the race this year, and to honor his memory, more than 100 golden retrievers will be walking the last mile of the race and crossing the finish line. Photo: Flickr/Bill Morrow License: CC BY 2.0 The memorable event was coordinated by members of the MA Golden Meetups. The dogs...
Q&A with Lessons in Chemistry Author Bonnie Garmus About My Current Favorite Fictional Dog, Six-Thirty
Lessons in Chemistry has topped the New York Times Best Sellers since it was published last year and it’s landed on my personal list of favorites, too. If you’re a dog lover and fiction fan, you’ve probably heard about Six-Thirty, a rescue, mixed breed dog, named after the time of the day when protagonist Elizabeth Zott finds him on the street. After being kicked out of a bomb sniffing program, the scruffy pup finds his way to Elizabeth, a scientist in the 1950s and 1960s trying to prove her value in a male-dominated...
Mama Dog And Her Only Surviving Puppy Catch A Flight To Freedom Together
A young American Staffordshire terrier mix and her sick puppies were taken in by a rural shelter who did their best to treat them. The puppies had severe hookworm infections, and all but one died. Save A Pet, an animal rescue in Alabama, found a loving foster home for the devastated mama who they named Fancy. At first, she was only comfortable in the backyard because she was never in a home before. She slowly opened up to her foster family who showered her with love and attention. Photo: Save A Pet A vet tech took in her surviving pup named...
A Cat Mesmerizes The Internet With Her Stunning and Surreal Blue Eyes
Every cat detail is remarkable — from their physical attributes and personalities, they are all beautifully unique. They can easily charm you with their cute paws, soft fur, sassy attitude, and most especially their mesmerizing eyes. Felines have vertical pupils that are surrounded by an attractive color. A cat’s eyes certainly contribute to its majestic look, especially in a striking shade. Their peepers can quickly catch your attention, and you’ll never be able to stop yourself from staring. The colors go from blue, green,...
Why Is My Dog Itchy (and How to Fix It!)
An itchy pooch is an uncomfortable pooch, but how can you help if you don’t know what’s wrong? Learn the most common reasons your dog might be itchy and what you can do to help! You find your dog scratching and biting their skin frantically—you tell them to stop, but they’re back at it a minute later. Eventually, you notice sores and bald patches starting to form. Sound familiar? Having an itchy dog is terrible. You know they’re uncomfortable but don’t know how to help. Find out the top causes of itchiness...
How to Easily Bathe A Dog with the Latest Dog Bathing Tools
Rachel Phelps, MBA, MPA Rachel Phelps, “America’s Pet Parent,” is an award-winning writer, photographer and certified dog trainer. She manages the career of her internet celebrity dog Preston from PrestonSpeaks.com. She has three Westies, who think they are mini-humans, and a cat, who rule the house. Learn more at rachelphelps.com. Source:...
Daughter Gets Lonely Dad a Tiny Rescue Pup and It Changes His Life for the Better
Growing older can be lonely. You might lose loved ones along the way, and perhaps family starts to visit less. Health issues, a declining mind, and other reasons can result in senior citizens feeling isolated and lonely. Thankfully, there are people out there fighting to combat senior loneliness, including one woman who found the solution with a dog. Photo: TikTok/@_dadanddolly That woman gifted her dad, 86-year-old John, a rescue puppy named Dolly. John’s daughter documents their relationship on TikTok, where they have thousands of...
Community Rallies Around To Save 19-Year-old Cat That Lives at the Library
The community in Ashville, New York has really pulled together for a sweet feline in need! Libby the cat has been living at the Ashville Free Library for years and she’s brought a lot of joy to librarians and library visitors alike. Photo: Pexels/Element5 Digital Unfortunately, due to her old age, Libby’s health has been starting to decline and the library was struggling to pay for her medical care. The library started a GoFundMe to help cover her medical bills. In the post, they explained that Libby is “the Ashville...
Two Newborn Kittens, One Blind, Rescued After Their Mother and Two Litter Mates Die
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 husband was helping a friend of ours on his farm. He called me during the afternoon, which was unusual, and said they found a couple of kittens. I’m like, “Oh, okay.” He then tells me that the mother must have died during birthing. There were four kittens, but only two had survived. If I wanted to help them, I had to come out and get them. PHOTO: BARB ROEDER That was...
Sweet Senior Rescue Dog Can’t Seem to Find His Forever Golden Years Home
It’s tough being a senior, especially if you find yourself homeless. Just ask Hurricane, an approximately 10-year-old pibble mix waiting to be rescued in Tucson, Arizona. While Tucson has plenty of monsoon storms, they don’t typically get a lot of hurricanes – but here they are with one in their midst! And while he may have a whirling dervish of a name, this senior fella is more like a gentle breeze – calm, mellow, and easygoing. Photo: Pima Animal Care Center Hurricane has returned to the shelter after a much-needed...
