Animal Hospice Group Provides Education and Support for End-of-life Care

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    Posted On: Mar 22, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine InformationView Details

How to Start and Run a Pet Food Pantry

The little pug’s name was Miss Kitty. She belonged to a man who wanted to go into treatment, “but the one big barrier to him getting the support he needed was making sure that his dog was cared for,” says Shannon Glenn, executive director of My Pit Bull Is Family, which created the North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center, a pet pantry in Minnesota. Miss Kitty His mother, who Shannon calls J, wanted to help—she wanted her son to get well, and she wanted to help him do that by caring for Miss Kitty. She just wasn’t...

    Posted On: Mar 22, 2023 | Category: Human Animal Support Services InformationView Details

A Rescuer Bids Farewell to a Baby Monkey Before Its Return To The Wild

Danger lurks for animals in the wild, even when it’s their natural habitat. It’s most especially perilous for babies who were abandoned or separated from their parents. They’ll be needing supervision and someone who can teach them survival skills in the wild as they grow up. Thankfully, authorities and nonprofit organizations have established rehabilitation centers for rescued animals. The center serves as their temporary sanctuary during recovery and further growth. Those organizations prioritize the animal’s welfare...

    Posted On: Mar 22, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

An Elephant Momentarily Causes Traffic As It Blocks the Road for a Crossing Calf

There are reasons why elephants are portrayed as sweet and friendly in films. And it’s because they actually do possess those personalities — the giant mammal is soft-hearted and caring towards their loved ones. Their height might intimidate you, but humans can build friendships with elephants like they are long-lost soulmates. They can even remember their caretakers from back when they were young. Apart from recognizing genuine care, elephants are also capable of communication. Whenever they need help, the friendly giant will do...

    Posted On: Mar 22, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Rescuers Spend Weeks Attempting To Catch Timid Pittie In Dilapidated House

A Missouri-based animal rescue is no stranger to catching stray dogs, but some cases prove more challenging than others. As Stray Rescue of St. Louis shared on YouTube, one of their recent rescues ended up taking weeks to accomplish, but it was all worth it in the end. Photo: YouTube/Stray Rescue of St.Louis Official The stray dog, who they named Marianne Clare, was wandering the streets when the rescue was called. Team members managed to track her down to an abandoned, run-down house, where she seemingly had been hanging out and calling...

    Posted On: Mar 22, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Separated for Nearly a Year, a Young Afghan Refugee Was Happily Reunited with Her Dog

Parting may be thought of as such “sweet sorrow” but reuniting is EVERYTHING! That was the case for a young woman in British Colombia that had fled Afghanistan the year before due to her work as a social activist fighting for women’s rights. The worst part of all this upheaval? Having to say goodbye to her dog, Lucky, and cat, Leo, so that they might leave the country safely on an international rescue transport for pets. Photo: YouTube/CBC News A target of the Taliban for many years, 27-year-old Freshta Siddiqui knew it was...

    Posted On: Mar 22, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Faithful Dog Refuses To Leave Owner Even After He’s Taken To The Hospital

If there’s one thing we know about dogs, it’s the fact that they are as loyal as the day is long. We count on them for their loyalty and the love they show to us. That is why we weren’t surprised to hear about a loyal dog named Magnus. When his human, Brian Benson, went into the hospital, Magnus did something that was above and beyond. Photo: Instagram/@magnusthetherpaydog As shared on Instagram, Benson was having a difficult time breathing and went to the ER. They kept them for three nights, trying to determine what was...

    Posted On: Mar 22, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Kitten Rescued Just Before Hurricane Hits

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 and I both knew we wanted a cat, and not even 12 hours after we talked about it, a little white cat about 5-weeks-old showed up on our street. It was crying so loud for such a tiny body. We had no cat food, so we put out water and milk and put “cat food” on the grocery list for that afternoon. Later that day as I pulled into our lot, I saw he made himself a comfy...

    Posted On: Mar 21, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Love Story: Lonely Goose Whose Mate Died Finds a Match on Social Media

Last month, the manager of the Riverview Cemetery in Marshalltown, Iowa, ended up playing the role of matchmaker for a lonely goose whose mate had recently passed away. Photo: YouTube/CBS Sunday Morning The cute couple, Blossom and Bud, reportedly lived together for years on or near the grounds of the cemetery. During their time as a unit, they were particularly fond of a pond there, where they predominantly hung out. Unfortunately, Bud passed away last August, leaving Blossom to face the prospect of spending the rest of her life alone....

    Posted On: Mar 21, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Will You Give Me a Forever Home? Stray Cat with Broken Jaw and Inflamed Eye Rescued by Caring Humans

“How can you tell a stray from a feral cat? Lost or abandoned felines are usually comfortable around people and will frequently attempt to live near humans — under porches, or in garages, sheds, or backyards,” according to WebMD. Yes, aside from feral cats, stray cats are a huge problem in society. After the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have either abandoned or returned their pets to the shelter including cats and kittens. Today, there are about 70 million stray cats in the United States of America alone....

    Posted On: Mar 21, 2023 | Category: Articles Cat Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details