Revitalize your short-term foster program with the help of this free course
Did your animal organization put its short-term foster program on-hold during the pandemic? Or perhaps your organization is overwhelmed and it seems like too much? Then the Short-Term Foster and Field Trips Online Instructor-Led Course may just be the thing you need to revive or start your short-term foster program! With many organizations experiencing understaffing and an uptick in intake, this is a program that can be run by volunteers and can provide long stay pets with a much-needed vacation. You’ll learn how to create and run...
Man Claims That His Dog Is The Most Patient Dog In Maine, Based On This Viral Video
The holidays are over, but I can’t let this pooch not get the spotlight, even if it’s a few days late. Dubbed the most patient dog in Maine by the owner, Biscuit shows incredible patience in the merriest of ways! In a video posted on Instagram, Biscuit got wrapped in tinsel just before Christmas as a living decoration! Biscuit is seen standing still and letting her owner decorate her however they please. Note that the video is sped up so it just makes it more impressive just imagining how long the process was, without any qualms...
Dog Groomer Turns Ordinary Family Pets Into Stunning Wildlife
A 30-year-old professional dog groomer by the name of Gabriel Feitosa is going viral for his stunning recreations of wild animals using family pets. Over the last few years, Feitosa has been garnering millions of views on TikTok for his incredible transformations that go well beyond the usual shampoo and cut that is usually associated with dog grooming. Instead, he uses OPAWZ — a non-toxic and vegan dye created for use with dogs — to bring about the changes. Photo: TikTok/@gabrielfeitosagrooming Dog Grooming His TikTok platform...
Dog Adopted Late in Life Becomes Therapy Pup for Seniors and Kids
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 I adopted Dora Mae, she was already grey in the face. The rescue told us she’d been adopted once before and returned for being too quiet. Still, she leaned into my hand every time I pet her. She was my dog; I had to bring her home. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PUBLICDOMAINIMAGES For the first several months we called her “Dora the Doorstop” because she was afraid of...
Mountain Lions Near Colorado Town Kill 15 Dogs in 30 Days!
Mountain lions are getting bolder and hungrier, as demonstrated by some unusual behavior in recent months. The apex predators are known for hunting and eating meat, but they are frequently in the news of late for their forays into populated areas in search of an easy meal. This should come as a surprise to no one as humans continue to encroach on their habitats. Photo: Pixabay/YouR_MorsaliN Rocky Mountain High According to The Colorado Sun, mountain lions have killed 15 dogs in 30 days in or near the town of Nederland, 17 miles from Boulder,...
Gray Whale Giving Birth Captured on Video by Nearby Whale-Watching Group
Tourists along California’s coast got the thrill of a lifetime when the boat they were sailing on as part of a whale-watching excursion just happened to be in the area when a gray whale gave birth to her calf right there in front of them! The lucky folks were cruising along with Captain Dave’s Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari when the incident occurred on January 2, 2023. What a way to start the new year! Photo: YouTube/Captain Dave’s Captain Dave’s Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari...
Senior Dog Missing For 7 Years Is Found Abandoned In Hotel Room
Road officers for Orange County Animal Services in Orlando, Florida, responded to a call regarding an abandoned dog who had been left behind in a hotel room. When officers arrived, they discovered a senior dog who could barely walk due to severe arthritis. She was extremely sweet and gentle and allowed officers to bring her back to the shelter. Staff immediately fell in love with the dog, named Jazzy, but knew it would be difficult to find a home for her due to her condition and age. “People line up outside our doors for puppies and...
Florida Manatees Continue to Face Difficult Times as Food Sources Dwindle
Manatees, the gentle giants commonly seen in Florida’s waterways, are once again facing challenges over the winter. It used to be due to unusually chilly cold snaps, but in recent years it’s had as much to do with food — or a lack of it. This is a creature who can’t ever seem to catch a break. If they’re not being run over and scarred by speeding boaters, then they’re searching for warmer waters to keep from freezing. Now, the seagrasses they sustain themselves on are dying off from pollution. The...
Family Calls Dog Warden And Reports Their Own Dog As A Stray
The holidays are supposed to be the “most wonderful time of the year”, but for an 11-month-old Belgian Malinois named Lulu it was the worst day ever. Shropshire Canine, a UK dog walking service, features homeless dogs in Shropshire on their TikTok page (@shropshirek9) to help them find loving homes. A recent story that occurred over the holidays will break your heart. On Christmas day, the local dog warden received a call about a stray dog. However, the dog was not a stray but was owned by the family who made the call. The TikTok...
Paralyzed Stray Cat Walks Again After Being Rescued Off The Street
Living on the streets is tough. Homeless cats have a hard time finding adequate and nutritious food which can lead to other health issues. A stray black and white cat managed to survive by taking shelter under a home in California where people feed him. However, when the good Samaritans noticed the cat was unable to use his hind legs, they reached out to Hope For Paws for help. The animal rescue received an urgent text about a paralyzed cat and sent Katie McKittrick and Alex Babcock to help. With the help of the family who had been feeding...
