This Woman Takes Her Dog and Horse Out for a Skate Instead of a Walk
When a person adopts a pet, the animal becomes their best friend and most cherished companion. Doing activities with them is one of the most anticipated moments in your daily life. Even lounging on the bed with them during the weekends gives you happiness. And just like you, your pets are excited to spend time with you, especially outside. Once you’ve built a routine, you will find them waiting by the door on schedule every day. Photo: TikTok/vandiego.rico Pet parents have various ways to bond with their babies, including walking, road...
Injured Dog Hides In A Drain Pipe Until Help Finally Arrives
A sweet senior dog was given a second chance at life thanks to rescuers who refused to give up on him. It all started when rescuers with Diasozo Animal Rescue Team in Greece got a call about a dog wedged in a drain pipe. Photo: YouTube/DAR Animal Rescue When they arrived on the scene, they discovered the dog was “injured and absolutely terrified.” DAR Animal Rescue shared about the rescue on YouTube, explaining that their initial attempts to pull the dog free from the pipe were met with growls. It was clear that the pup wanted to...
Stray, or Possibly Lost, Cat Surprises Cat Sitter Caring for Two Other Felines
Guest post by Madolline Gourley, traveling cat sitter from Brisbane, Australia. I’d only been in town for a few hours when I heard a loud meow coming from downstairs. I wasn’t sure if I was hearing things, or if it was one of the two cats I was tasked with looking after, but I went to investigate. The meow didn’t belong to Rio or Luna, the sibling duo I was here to care for, but it was coming from a third cat who really wanted my attention. PHOTO: MADOLLINE GOURLEY Kitty had climbed over the back fence into the courtyard,...
A Nearly Decade-Old Mystery Involving Coyotes and a Canadian Hiker Who Died May Finally Be Solved
Coyotes have definitely gotten a lot bolder, and some even say more aggressive. But statistically, they aren’t commonly involved in attacks on humans — especially those leading to fatalities. But back in 2009, a 19-year-old hiker traversing Canada’s Cape Breton Highlands National Park was reportedly attacked by a pack of coyotes. Seemingly unprovoked, the strange and tragic incident left scientists baffled by Taylor Mitchell’s death. A first in Canada, the only other fatal attack in North America occurred in 1981 with...
Tiny Dachshund Loves Hopping Through Deep Snow
Dogs tend to have one of two reactions to snow: They either love it, or they hate it. My mom’s dog absolutely hates anything wet. If we plopped her little Yorkie mix into the white stuff, she’d be so mad and probably pout for the rest of the week! My dog, on the other hand, can’t get enough of the stuff. It’s unfortunate because we live in a temperate climate where snow is hard to come by, but when he gets a chance to frolic in it, he goes absolutely crazy. Photo: YouTube/Suzanne Flook Little Maddie can relate to him,...
More Than 40 Neglected Cats and Kittens Rescued From Washington 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 November 30, Tacoma Animal Control began bringing cats and kittens to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County from an overwhelmed community member. Over 40 cats were found living in the same dwelling, with some cats living in the walls. PHOTO: HUMANE...
One-Plus Years and Counting: Rescue Dog Bessie Needs New Digs Stat!
The uncertainty of homelessness can bring on all sorts of feelings, especially if you don’t fully understand what’s going on. Imagine living in limbo for a year or more. As humans, it would obviously be stressful, but for the most part, we are the captain of our own ships with the ability to make certain decisions about our future. For pets, they’re just along for the ride and don’t understand being passed off from one situation to the next. That’s the issue facing long-term shelter animals that, for whatever...
What Happened To White Dog Poop From The 1970s?
If you’re a dog owner, or even if you’re not, you could probably identify a pile of dog poo. It’s generally brown and sprinkled throughout yards, parks, and the occasional sidewalk. However, dog poop wasn’t always the signature brown color it is today. In fact, back in the 1970s and 1980s, it was common to see chalky, white dog poop littering yards and sidewalks. Photo: Pixabay/Pezibear While dogs didn’t go anywhere, their distinct white feces started to disappear in the 1990s. Today, it’s basically...
Coping with Pet Loss at Christmas
When we lose our beloved pet (our beloved anyone), the house in which we live is not the same. We are not the same people. Our world has changed, and we are not who we were before the death. Coping with pet loss anytime is a profound struggle, but coping with pet loss during the holidays with all the triggers associated with our lost love is a wound to the heart. There is no dog running in crazy circles around the house. There is no cat batting ornaments and playing with colored ribbons. The Christmas tree, candles, lighted windows and shared...
Experts Urge Drivers To Check Under Their Vehicles Before Driving Away On Cold Mornings
Experts are warning drivers to check under their cars on cold mornings to avoid driving off with a cat hidden beneath. Because cars can provide a bit of shelter and even some heat, it’s a nice place for cats to snuggle up and stay out of the weather. However, it’s also a very dangerous place. Photo: Pexels/Aidan Jarrett Unknowing motorists might start a car and drive away without realizing there’s a feline tucked away under the car, behind a tire, or even between the engine and hood. According to The Mirror, motor experts...
