Join 23 national organizations for the Open Arms Challenge!
Get ready for the Open Arms Challenge! This Challenge is all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive practices. Twenty-three national organizations are joining forces to encourage animal shelters and foster-based organizations to pilot new approaches that welcome your entire community during the month of April. And as if increased inclusivity and community engagement weren’t incentive enough, there’s also $420,000 in grant prizes available! Registration will open Monday, January 23 and close...
U.S. Representative George Santos Accused Of Scamming Veteran And His Dying Dog
Newly-elected Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is accused of raising money for a disabled veteran’s service dog’s survival surgery and then disappearing with it, according to Patch. Richard Osthoff, a Navy veteran, said he was living in a tent near a highway with his dog Sapphire in Howell, New Jersey, when Santos conned him. Osthoff was quoted $3,000 to remove a life-threatening stomach tumor that Sapphire had been diagnosed with. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / U.S. House of Representatives – Office of the ClerkRep. George Santos...
Hysterical Video Captured of a Horse in a Car at a McDonald’s Drive-Thru in New South Wales
Just when you think you’ve seen it all you haven’t — that is unless you’re used to seeing horses roll up to fast food drive-thrus in hopes of getting ice cream. Apparently, that was the case in New South Wales, Australia, where a small white horse was seen sitting in the backseat of a car waiting at a local McDonald’s drive-thru. We All Scream for Ice Cream According to Boing Boing, Rocco the horse was in the mood for a scoop or two of ice cream, so he and his crew pulled through the McDonald’s...
Family Believes Their Cat Sent Them Another Cat Before Heading Over the Rainbow Bridge
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! When a cat passes, they will often linger to give you a message. You have to look carefully and watch for the sign. It could be a hunch, a picture in the newspaper that catches your eye, or a feeling that you should go out for a drive. They are trying to fill the empty space in your heart that they know their passing has left. This has happened several times to us. We have always adopted...
Crazy Cute Special Needs Boxer-Mix Needs Rescuing After Nearly a Year of Shelter Life
A sweet boxer mix under the age of 3 has been waiting patiently for a forever home for nearly a year now, and he’s over it. You see, shelter life doesn’t exactly agree with most pets. While some do better than others, Marco desperately wants a forever home. To top it off, since he’s been there, Marco has experienced some seizures, but the episodes are currently well-managed with the right medications. Due to this, Marco will need a family committed to his health and keeping up with his routine. In return, he has huge amounts...
Could Your Pet Be PetSmart’s First-Ever Toy Tester in Chief? They’re Hiring!
Is your pet crazy about toys? Do they stamp their little paws and come unglued when you bring home a bag of goodies to play with? Are they over the top for plushies or squeakies? If this sounds like your furry BFF, then PetSmart might have a side gig for them. It was recently announced that the pet supply giant is looking for two toy testers to bring on presumably for quality control. Photo: Pixabay/AlainAudet PetSmart The announcement came that it’s seeking one talented feline and one talented canine to fill two newly-created roles...
Rescue Dog Inca’s Past May Be a Mystery But His Future Can Be Yours
The Incan people are known for their historical contributions to religion, architecture, and complex road systems. Well, this Inca is a dog, so he has no use for any of those things. Well, that’s not entirely true. He does have use for the road systems since he’s looking for a ride out of PACC! Inca is one of Pima Animal Care Center’s longest-stay pups in Tucson, and he is ready to hit the road with you today! While his name conjures up images of ancient civilization and advanced culture, this handsome guy has plenty to...
An Anti-Aging Pill is in the Works for Dogs! Could it Eventually Help Us?
One of the hardest parts of pet ownership is knowing that our fur babies will not live nearly as long as us. Each time we are faced with the loss of a beloved pet, it edges us a little bit closer to saying that we cannot take on another cuddle bug that we will have to say goodbye to before we’re ready. Losing animals can be just as hard for many people as losing a person because they truly are like our family. But that may be changing as scientists investigate a drug for longevity in dogs! Photo: Pixabay/PublicDomainPictures Loyal for...
Craft Beer Brings People and Pups Together
Second Chance Beer Company’s main motto is “Seize a Pint, Save a Pup.” That’s because this small, independent craft brewery in San Diego, California, is dedicated to helping rescue dogs. The brewery was co-created in 2015 by CEO Virginia Morrison and her husband, master brewer Marty Mendiola. Animal welfare is a big element of the company and something that the two are very passionate about. “When we talked about opening our own brewery, we knew giving back would be a large part of our ethos,” Virginia...
The ONLY Dog Treats Formulated for Your Dog’s Temperament (Try the Pet Health Assessment Today!)
Discover how Eastern Food Therapy and the right ‘temperature’ dog treats can improve your dog’s temperament and well-being. You already know how important it is to feed your dog clean food that’s right for the body. But what about food and treats that are right for your dog’s temperament? When you combine Eastern Food Therapy and modern nutrition science, you get food that balances and nourishes both! Eastern Food Therapy and Your Dog Eastern Food Therapy (EFT) is a 5,000-year-old approach to diet that uses food...
