Woman Rescues Feisty Kitten Hiding Under A Trash Can
Cass Perchoux is no stranger to rescuing animals who have a bit of an attitude, but one tiny kitten may just have the most sass of all. Cass spotted the tiny kitten hiding under a trash can and knew she had to take it home. The only problem? The fesity kitten wanted nothing to do with humans! Photo: YouTube/The Dodo In an interview with The Dodo, Cass said: “I don’t even think he had seen a human before, let alone been touched by one.” Despite the kitten clearly not wanting to be bothered, Cass risked her hands and picked...
A Shelter Cat with a Fondness for Fashion Only Wants to Walk One Runway — Yours!
She’s not a fashion hound, she’s a fashion feline, and her name is Sheba. Sheba is a fun-loving kitty with style and flair who moonlights as an office assistant at the Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson, Arizona. Spayed, she’s considered a Domestic Medium-hair girl and weighs approximately 11 pounds. Shelter staff believes she’s about 9 years old, so she’s only midway through her nine lives. Photo: Pima Animal Care Center Shelter Life The sad part is that she’s been at the shelter since at least July 2021!...
Best Books for Dog Lovers to Read in the New Year
If you purchase products through links on our site we may earn a commission. Wonderdog: The Science of Dogs and Their Unique Friendships with Humans Wildlife expert, zoology correspondent and science writer Jules Howard presents this celebration of dogs and the scientists who have lived alongside them. Our relationship with dogs has considerably evolved, and this book takes a look at the historical paths we’ve walked together and how psychologists and animal behaviorists have built upon the study of dogs with important results....
How the Bond You Share with Your Dog Can Influence His Sleep Patterns
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Watch the Nail-Biting Rescue Operation of an Anteater Who Napped on a Power Line
Finding animals in the most random places is an interesting experience, especially when you rarely see them around. Such encounters often happen where wild animals can freely roam around since they live nearby. You’d see them sitting on benches, visiting a store, walking on the roadside, etc. Humans will never miss a chance to capture that moment on video and share it online. But despite the excitement of encountering different species, civilized areas could put them in danger. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo Those wild animals could become...
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...
