Community Rallies Together To Adopt Senior Pitbull Before It’s Too Late
Our hearts really go out to senior dogs. We realize that, when they end up in the shelter, they are the last to get adopted. Sometimes, they have to live out the last of their days in seclusion. It seemed as if that was the way things were going for Lloyd. He was brought to the SPCA in Niagara after police found him on the streets. As a 12-year-old pitbull, he certainly was living on borrowed time. Photo: YouTube/WGRZ-TV According to WGRZ-TV, if that wasn’t bad enough, the executive director of the shelter, Amy Lewis, said that they...
Faithful Dog Waits 6 Days Outside The Hospital For Her Sick Dad
I think that most of us would agree there is no creature quite so faithful as a beloved dog. When they are part of our family, they are more than just a pet or an animal that lives in the same home, they have all of the benefits and privileges of a full-fledged family member. It isn’t for nothing that we love our dogs so much. They are there for us through thick and thin and regardless of what happens, they will stick by our side. Photo: YouTube/Guardian News That fact became very evident, thanks to a dog from Trabzon, Turkey. According...
‘Guard Cat’ Reportedly Stops An Armed Robbery
We sometimes hear about dogs stepping up to the plate and helping their family when someone takes a threatening stand, but in this case, it was a feline that took the stand. 68-year-old Fred Everitt was the beneficiary of that cat’s loyalty. He had adopted Bandit four years ago from the Humane Society in his local area. He saved the cat’s life but Bandit seems to have turned things around and saved Everitt’s life in return. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Two robbers were attempting to break into the family home and Bandit was...
North Carolina Police Ask For Name Suggestions For New K-9 Pup and Receive Thousands
Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) in Monroe, North Carolina, added a new employee to their department, an 11-week-old German shepherd puppy, but needed help with a proper name. Sheriff Cathey decided to ask followers on Facebook for name suggestions for the K-9 and the response was overwhelming. The puppy, currently called “Puppy Doe”, was pictured and those adorable ears and face had people near and far commenting. The department provided some insight into the pup’s personality so a fitting name could be found....
Carriage Horse Collapses On Hot Day In New York City Causing Widespread Outrage
A crowd gathered at 45th & 9th in New York City on Wednesday when they saw a carriage horse collapse in the street during rush hour. What they saw next was heartbreaking. The carriage driver was yelling “Get up! Get up!” as he smacked the horse with the reins to try and get him to stand up. Kelvin Gonzalez and several other people intervened and told the man to stop hitting the horse and to offer him water. “I told him, ‘Yo, stop whipping him, give him some water. That’s a horse, not a machine,’”...
The dangers of dog treats, chews and toys and the safe option
Did you know that according to Bow Wow Labs, there are over 200,000 dog choking incidents each year in the U.S. alone? Unfortunately, the main causes of choking for dogs come from their favorite things in the world — their treats, chews and toys. . . and even owner’s socks, and yes, underwear. The risk of dog treats, chews and toys The Pet Food Manufacturers Association, says that all dog treats, chews, and toys pose a risk in getting stuck or lodged in a dog’s throat causing trauma and choking. Especially, if the...
Dog Years to Human Years: What’s the Latest Math?
You’ve heard the old saying — to calculate your dog’s age in human years you multiply his age by seven. A more modern idea accounts for breed size, where small and medium-sized breeds are thought to age at a slower rate than large and giant breed dogs. All mammals progress through the life stages of embryonic development, birth, infancy, youth, adolescence, adult and senior, but not at the same rates. The new math for determining how old a dog is in human years changes our perception of just how old our dogs are. The latest...
Bobcat Kitten Found and Rescued in Santa Cruz Mountains
Rescue centers and animal shelters have made a massive contribution to maintaining the planet’s wildlife. Each organization has done its best to ensure proper care and home for animals — wild or domesticated. They provide animals, especially the young ones, a chance at life — to grow and keep their species alive. Those organizations are also a safe haven for orphaned animals who were found alone — with no idea how to fend for themselves. A bobcat kitten in the Santa Cruz mountains was found and rescued by the Native...
A Baby Seal Keeps on Hissing After Being Rescued and Brought to Rehabilitation
Animals tend to be snappy to humans when they find it hard to trust due to previous experiences. Baby animals who aren’t taught by parents about socializing grow to be hostile. They still don’t know how to move around the environment, making them skeptical of almost everything. People must be patient and alert during the rescue mission — to avoid accidents for both rescuer and rescuee. Marcus Monaghan showed how to handle a hissing baby animal he rescued in Ireland. @mariusmonaghan5 Made a new friend today 🥺...
Anxious Pit Bull is Comforted by McDonalds Drive Thru
Rescue dogs often have trouble interacting with their surroundings due to trauma and prefer to be left alone or stay in a spot where they feel most comfortable. Shelters, foster homes, and adoptive parents have the responsibility to help those dogs overcome anxiety and fear. Part of taking care of them is to be aware of their triggers. The world’s beauty must be shown to those dogs — to enjoy their new life. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo A stray pit bull was found by the dumpster, and she is currently staying with her foster mom, Laura....
