A Race Against Time to Save the Most Endangered Gorillas In The World
The Cross River gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehli) is the most endangered of all gorillas, with only an estimated 300 individuals remaining in the wild, the World Wildlife Fund reports. The Cross River gorilla is found only in a small area spanning the border between Nigeria and Cameroon. According to the WWF, It is here that these gorillas are facing a number of threats that are driving them towards extinction. Photo: Adobe Stock / arenddehaasA young Cross River gorilla in its natural habitat, now threatened by deforestation and habitat loss...
People, Pets, and Purpose: Michigan Humane’s Matt Pepper
[embedded content] “The solutions are coming from the people we are serving.” Diaz Dixon “My job is to surround myself with people who are better than I am.” Matt Pepper We are thrilled to introduce HASS’s brand new interview series: People, Pets, and Purpose! Maddie’s® Advisor for External Affairs and Partnerships Diaz Dixon is in conversation with leaders in and out of animal welfare about building connections, finding solutions, and so much more. In this inaugural episode, Diaz talks with Matt...
Give Your Dog a Fresh Start with Fresh Food!
Pet parents often feel torn between feeding their dogs kibble and finding a fresh, convenient alternative. PawFoods creates wholesome, ready-to-serve meals that are healthy and delicious—a perfect balance between easy and nutritious! Given the choice between eating processed food pellets or freshly cooked meals every day, which would you choose? Likely, your dog would also make the same choice, but most people don’t have time to cook for themselves daily, let alone themselves and their dogs. Some pet parents instead go the route...
Lovely Velveteen Hippo, Neveah, Needs Busting Out of Doggy Confinement Tout Suite!
A sweet, velvety lady named Neveah has had it with shelter life, and she needs somebody to bust her out tout suite! Let’s face it, none of us are getting any younger, and dogs’ lives are fast-tracked, to begin with. This chunky land manatee is a lovely older gal who found herself at PACC after her longtime home was no longer the best fit. It’s extremely sad, but there’s nothing to do but push forward. Here’s a list of Neveah’s many attributes mixed in with a smattering of statistics. Photo: Pima Animal Care...
Dog Undergoes Transformation After She’s Saved From The Most Squalid Conditions
Zuky was one of 23 dogs who were rescued from deplorable conditions at a house in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The Humane Society of the United States’ animal rescue team says it was some of the most squalid and filthy conditions they have ever witnessed. Photo: YouTube/HSUS Poor Zuky was in a dark room that wreaked of ammonia, surrounded by urine and feces. She was severely emaciated, dirty, and had severely matted fur. “When we went to that room for the first time, at the beginning when we opened the door, three of them came to me to...
Dog “Wins” High School Relay Race After Breaking Loose And Joining The Meet
A pet dog broke loose from the crowd a won a high school relay race in Utah, stealing the crowd. According to Fox 29, the hilarious moment unfolded at the 2021 Grizzly Invitational in Logan, Utah. Photo: YouTube/Guardian Sport A video captured the moment and shows competitors racing the home stretch of a 4X200 meter relay race. Athlete Gracie Laney is taking the lead, and as she approaches the finish line the crowd erupts – but it’s not for her. It’s for the dog that unexpectedly joined the race behind her. The dog, Holly,...
How The “Trap Neuter Return” Method Saves Stray Cats Around The World
It’s no secret that stray cats have become an issue not just in the U.S. but around the world. Utah State University estimates that there are some 600 million cats worldwide, many of them being stray or feral. One major issue with feral cat populations is their impressive ability to procreate and take over local ecosystems. Photo: Pexels/Davina The university explains, “[Cats] become sexually mature as early as 6 months of age…A single female may produce as many as 3 litters each year…with the capacity to...
Big Sister Shows Tiny Puppy How To Use The Doggy Door
If you’ve been through the process of caring for a puppy before, you know how much training they require. Much like a small child, they have to be taught everything from where their food and water is to where to go potty and more. A family in Las Vegas, Nevada was working with their little puppy, Willow, but she couldn’t figure out how to sue the doggy door. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog The tiny pup was trapped outside and her owners wanted her to use the doggy door to come inside, but Willow was so confused! Thankfully, her big sister...
Senior Cat Rescued When Family Gets Rid of Him for Being a ‘Nuisance’
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! After 15 years with three cats and finally saying goodbye to Buddy, my gorgeous longhaired ginger, I didn’t want to open up my heart to another kitty for a long time. I had also moved to a 4-plex house’s bachelor apartment in February, about six months after Buddy’s passing. It was too painful to live in that apartment block any longer. As well as losing my pets, my dad...
Playful Rat Loves Giving Her Cat Sister Hugs And Kisses
An orange tabby cat and a sweet caramel rat are defying all odds and breaking stereotypes by developing a strong friendship. While cats are natural predators and rats are their natural prey, Perseya the cat and Filya the rat are proving that friendship knows no bounds – not even the bounds of natural instincts. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo The unusual BFFs live with their owner, Irina, who regularly shares videos of them on social media. In her videos, you can see Filya snuggling up with Perseya and giving the cat plenty of hugs and kisses!...
