UPS Driver Saves 2 Dogs From Swimming Pool While On A Delivery Route
An Iowa UPS driver is being hailed a hero after saving the lives of two dogs while on the clock. According to WDSU 6 News, the driver, Colin Mitchell, was dropping off a package at the home of Jeff and Rebecca Marra when he spotted two dogs swimming in a pool. Photo: flickr/Elvert Barnes The dogs were alone and Mitchell immediately sensed something was off. While some drivers would’ve minded their own business and carried on their route, Mitchell decided to investigate to make sure the dogs were ok to be in the pool, and it’s a...
Dog Walker Begs Armed Pup To Drop The Knife
An innocent-looking Great Pyrenees gave his dog walker quite a scare when he picked up a sharp knife mid-walk and started wielding it around. I remember when I was growing up, my cousins always had golden retriever dogs and puppies. One of their puppies was notorious for picking up the largest sticks he could find and he loved to chase people with the sticks until they caved and agreed to a game of fetch. Photo: Wikimedia Commons One time, the little pup thought he was carrying a stick in his mouth but he’d actually managed to find a...
At-Risk Heartworm-Positive Dogs to Be Flown From Overcrowded Shelters to New Homes
It can be tough to find a forever family when you’re a shelter pet, with plenty of other animals vying for the same homes. Add on a heartworm diagnosis, and it can be even tougher. Potential adopters may be concerned about serious health or behavioral issues, leaving these animals to wait even longer. It can also be hard for overcrowded shelters to treat and find continued space for such pets. We’re teaming up with multiple shelters and other partners to help tackle this issue. As part of the Save a Heart initiative, which aims to...
Queen Elizabeth’s Beloved Corgis Will Live With The Duke and Duchess of York
It is no secret that Queen Elizabeth II loved corgis and saw them as family. Throughout her life she owned over 30 and one or two were always by her side – right until the very end. It appears that her love of the short-legged breed has been passed down. On September 8th, Her Majesty passed away peacefully at the age of 96 and left behind four beloved dogs – two corgis (Muick and Sandy), a dorgi (a Corgi-Dachshund mix named Candy) and a cocker spaniel named “Lissy” after the Queen. The Duke of York – Prince...
HONK! Massive Flock Of Ducks In Viral Video Circles A Vehicle, And People Are Asking Why
“One of us! One of us!” A bizarre video was posted on the r/Damnthatsinteresting subreddit last month, and, miraculously, there is still no explanation of what is happening in the post. Usually, when people post something that’s hard to explain, one champion emerges from the comment section to explain whatever it is that needs explaining. This time though, it looks like the internet is satisfied with just piling on their humor under this particular post. duck. duck…. Honk! pic.twitter.com/SaEzyFJgYo — Meg...
Otis the Handsome Hound: A Laboratory Dog Rescue Story
A dedicated yoga practitioner, photographer Robert Sturman is known for his portraits of this ancient practice – whether it’s yogis perched on rocks surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, African orphans in Kenya, San Quentin Prison inmates, U.S. veterans or breast cancer survivors. His beautiful work tells human stories that bridge different people from all walks of life. But after he adopted his dog, Otis, he added a new subject to his work and humanitarian efforts: laboratory dog rescue. The Beagle Freedom Project rescues dogs from...
Take the EnduraPet Challenge Today!
EnduraPet wants to challenge you to take a proactive approach to your dog’s or cat’s health. EnduraPet’s four-step challenge makes it easy for animal guardians to see the effectiveness of their Multi-Immune Combo Pack, supplements that support the overall health and well-being of your fur baby. EnduraPet is a holistic pet wellness company that makes health products that improve the lives of dogs and cats. Their challenge is simple: feed your fur baby their Multi-Immune Combo Pack for six months and be impressed. That’s...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Grassroots marketing, Weekly Community Conversations, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How your animal organization can increase adoption rates, fundraising efforts and moreThis is a follow up to the blog post shared a few weeks ago, How your animal organization can better connect with the community it supports. In a recent post, Elijah Brice-Middleton, Executive Director of Plainfield Area Humane Society (PAHS) in New Jersey, shared how grassroots marketing can help your animal organization better connect with… Learn More Take a look at...
Man Rescues Baby Squirrel And Now The Squirrel Won’t Leave
There have been many interesting pets that people have enjoyed over the years. Most people consider a dog or a cat to be about as far as they will go but I’ve heard of people raising everything else, from pet skunks to pet snakes, and almost anything in between. Perhaps one of the more interesting pets that we hear about from time to time is a pet squirrel. I know a little bit about the subject because I had a pet squirrel growing up and it was an amazing animal. It seems as if a man from New York City also had a pet squirrel, and they...
How A Clever Dog Helped The FBI Catch America’s Most Wanted Man
If you happen to have a dog in your life, you realize they are capable of doing some amazing things. It’s one of the reasons we love having them around because they are a constant source of amazement. We also realize that dogs are capable of more than being man’s best friend, they can also help mankind in general. That is what one dog has been able to do, thanks to its efforts to track down Rafael Caro Quintero, one of the most infamous druglords in Mexico. Photo: flickr/Federal Bureau of Investigation According to 9News, Max is a...
