Is Dog Bootcamp for You and Your Dog?
Are you feeling frustrated or overwhelmed with your dog’s behavior? If so, you might be considering sending your dog away to a dog bootcamp program. These programs are frequently advertised as an easy-solution to training problems. Unfortunately, dog bootcamp programs aren’t all effective and some can easily lead to the mistreatment of dogs. What is dog bootcamp? Sometimes called a “board and train,” a dog bootcamp is a dog-training program where dogs are sent away from their homes and families to receive training from...
Woman Shares a Video of a Bat Sleeping Soundly Like a Baby on Her Lap
People have always associated bats with vampires and other horror-related stuff. They fit the setting, but it only boxed them into one image — bats are scary and bring bad omens. Their lifestyle is an added factor in why bats are known symbols for Halloween. They are nocturnal species found inside dark caves, making them look more creepy. Regardless of their lifestyle and appearance, bats won’t instantly harm humans unless you don’t correctly handle them. Like wild animals, bats only become defensive when they feel...
African Serval is Having a Talk with Its Human Parent and Meows Its Demand for Something
Wild cats are deemed ferocious creatures that can’t be approached as they might feel easily threatened. However, large felines only act defensive when they sense danger from the incoming human. Some wild cats can show their soft kitty side with their favorite humans. Animal caretakers in zoos, parks, and sanctuaries have experienced their lovable traits. Those feral breeds allow them to treat them like regular cats, and they’re generous with kisses. Photo: Pexels/Jolijn Rosendaal An African Serval is a wild cat breed that can...
50 Neglected Cats and Kittens, Some Facing Possible Eye Removal, Rescued From Same Home
This story was submitted by Lindsey Heaney from our shelter friend, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, which saves pets’ lives in the Tacoma, Washington area. The Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here! On December 15, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County began taking in around 50 cats and kittens from an overwhelmed community member. As of December 29, the shelter had taken in 20 cats, from newborns to adults, with more coming in every week. PHOTO:...
Couple Adopts Cuddly Dog Only To Get A Lot More Than They Bargained For
There are times when we want something bad, but we don’t know exactly everything that goes along with it. It seems as if Sydney Victoria found this out the hard way, and she posted the journey on TikTok. It began when she wanted to adopt a dog, and her boyfriend was not really on board with that. It took a while but she was able to convince him so she brought a dog home but that is where the story really began. Photo: TikTok/@accidentalgrandma Sydney posted a video that showed the journey of adopting a dog, but it was more than just one...
Dog Rescued From Tent Spray-Painted With A “Help” Message
Something unusual was found in the woods near the East End of London, Ontario. There was a tent, which wasn’t unusual on its own, but it had “Help, There’s a dog left here,” spray-painted on the outside. Some hikers had seen the tent near the Pottersburg Dog Park and they decided to take a closer look. When they unzipped the tent, there was a brown and black dog on the inside and they wanted to help. Photo: TikTok/@shelbymorgantilley The hikers contacted the Bark at the Moon Animal Rescue and the founder, Shelby...
Look at How This Hermit Crab Happily Went Out of Its Shell for a Sugary Cookie Treat!
Desserts can truly excite anyone — kids would finish their veggies if parents mentioned their favorite sweet treat. Eating a bite or two can already supply the body with enough dopamine to lighten your mood. It’s definitely a treat for yourself when you’re feeling low. Some people even have their own go-to sweets, which they keep in their houses. They also carry it in their pockets, such as candies or small biscuits. That’s why pastry shops, bakeries, and candy stores are a wonderland for a lot of people. Those places...
Texas Dog Missing For 7 Years Found Hundreds Of Miles Away In Florida
Most pet owners will tell you that one of the most stressful things that they could possibly go through is losing their beloved animal. It only takes a moment for them to disappear but it is a lifetime of heartbreak that could be associated with it. Photo: Pexels/Suvan Chowdhury Nobody knows this better than a family from Texas. According to a Facebook post from the Orange County Animal Services, they were enjoying some fireworks together as a family when the family dog, seven-year-old Jazzy got spooked and bolted. Although they looked for...
Pickles the Puppy Found Forever Home After Her Testy Littermates Attacked Her
A sweet puppy named Pickles had a rough start to life when at just 3 months old, she was tragically attacked by her littermates and rushed to the Humane Society of San Diego‘s Pilar & Chuck Bahde Center for Shelter Medicine. Lethargic and still bleeding from wounds to her legs and shoulders, their veterinarians jumped into action, performing an emergency exam and radiographs, followed swiftly by surgery to repair her wounds. While they don’t specify her breed, she looks to be a Frenchie-pit bull mix. Photo:...
Woman Saves Cat “Frozen To The Ground” During Winter Storm Elliot
Winter weather has been ravaging much of the Northern U.S., with states like New York and Michigan being hit particularly hard. While humans are suffering greatly due to the winter blizzard, animals are also feeling the pain of it. For animals trapped outside in the blizzard, there’s not always a hiding place to turn to. Photo: Pixabay/Welcome to All ! ツ A poor cat in Michigan found himself in a tough predicament during the recent storm over the holiday weekend. The Big Lake Community Animal Clinic posted about the kitty on...
