Senior Dog Returned To Rescue For Wanting To Sleep In Bed With Parents
Animal rescues have heard every reason for why people are unable to keep their pets, but rarely do people return a pet for wanting to sleep with them in bed. True and Faithful Pet Rescue Mission in Venice, Florida, saves seniors and “unwanted” dogs from high kill shelters and finds them loving homes. A Chihuahua mix named Twinkle was adopted four months ago into what was supposed to be her forever home. The sweet pup was on her best behavior and showered her new family with love and affection, but was returned to the shelter when...
Grooming Your Double-Coated Fluffy Dog at Home
When you first set eyes on your fluffy puppy or poofy rescue dog, chances are it was love at first sight. The dog’s grooming needs probably didn’t factor much into your decision to welcome your new pal into your family. But, all dogs need regular grooming, especially double-coated breeds – often described as “fluffy,” “floofy” or “poofy.” They need special attention due to their magnificent and unique coats that without regular maintenance can become matted and tangled or contribute to...
Dog Lotion, Sprays and Soothers for Dry Skin
Are you looking for products to help with your dog’s dry skin? When our skin is dry, we reach for lotion. But, how do you soothe dry skin in dogs? Can you put human lotion on your dog? No, you can’t use human lotions as they may contain ingredients harmful or reactive to dogs, plus dogs may ingest the human lotions when they lick them. And they will lick them! Thankfully, there are a few companies that make sprays, shampoos and other leave-ins that can help relieve your dog’s itchy skin. Shampoos for dogs with dry skin...
Parrot Cannot Contain Its Excitement for Christmas and Sings Jingle Bells to a Dog
The Yuletide season certainly has the warmest and most joyous days in a year. It’s that time of the year when everybody looks forward to gatherings and year-end parties. Families prepare their annual traditions to heighten the Christmas spirit for everyone. Each person has a way of hyping themselves and absorbing the holiday mood. You can start by adorning your house with Christmas decorations, shopping for gifts, organizing parties, and so forth. Photo: Twitter/Caalf For most people, music helps them enjoy the Yuletide season even...
Kitten Becomes Paralyzed After Vicious Attack But Slowly Regains Some Abilities
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! He started out as a regular cute black kitty called Luis. My husband took him in when he was about 5-months-old. He loved playing with the dogs and running around everywhere. His cute, intelligent, and social personality made us fall in love immediately. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / SOULIETA One day, when my husband was out, the kitten stole meat from the man that took care of the place and...
Zen Rescue Cat Looking for Zen Golden Years Home Ready to Retire
A cat named Zen is looking for a Zen future in a Zen home with a Zen vibe that’s helmed by a Zen human…that’s a lot of Zen! Maybe we’d better explain. Zen is a senior kitty who would love nothing more than to find a quiet, safe space to spend the remainder of his golden years in. He’s 16, and he knows what he likes and doesn’t like at this point. One of the things he does like is a warm lap or tummy to curl up on and take a relaxing nap. Photo: Pima Animal Care Center Shelter Life vs. Foster Care While Zen...
An Unusual Mixed-Breed Rescue Dog Needs a Hiking Buddy Stat!
Meet Kash! Kash is a happy, silly boy who was at the Pima Animal Care Center way back in 2017 before returning to them as a stray. Unfortunately, his people didn’t come for him, so he’s looking for a new home where he can spend his days soaking up affection from a loving family. While Kash shares his kennel with another PACC pup at the moment, he was admittedly a bit nervous when initially meeting other dogs in playgroups. Photo: Pima Animal Care Center Fellow Pet Pals Naturally, he’d like to meet any resident dogs before...
U.S. Navy Water Polo Coach Saves Dog Trapped On Icy Creek
A U.S. Naval Academy water polo coach saved a dog’s life after he became trapped on an icy creek. It all started on December 23, when Moose the mutt escaped from his sitter’s house in Edgewater, Maryland. Photo: Pexels/Chandre D’Oliveira Speaking with ABC 7, the sitter, Nicolina Converso, explained: “I opened the door to pick up a tree on my patio and he just went on out.” Converso immediately contacted Moose’s owner, U.S. Naval Academy water polo coach Luis Nicolao, and the search for the dog began. Photo:...
Can Cats’ Paws Suffer Damage from Snow or Other Winter Elements? How Harsh is Too Harsh?
Cats are generally averse to cold, snowy conditions but good luck getting them to willingly don protective wear of any type or keep it on even if you manage to wrangle them into it. And you can forget about booties. Have you ever seen a cat get tape on their paws or cellophane? It’s a frantic and peeved herky-jerky dance until it’s removed. So, what can pet owners do for indoor/outdoor cats come winter if they live someplace where it snows? Photo: KK Snow & Cats First off, let’s clarify that some cats will allow their...
Pit Bull Found Alive After Heartless Owner Throws Him Over Razor Wire Fence At Remote Cell Tower
Police are searching for a ruthless man who abandoned his dog by throwing him over a razor wire fence at a remote cell tower. Security cameras at the California cell tower captured the horrifying incident that took place on December 15. The disturbing footage shared by Riverside County Animal Services shows the man hurling the eight-year-old pit bull over the sharp fence and walking away. Screenshot: YouTube/ RivCOanimalsPIO The dog’s hind legs barely missed the razor wire as he tumbled to the hard ground. The man walked off and never...
