Hero Dog Alerts Sanitation Worker To Fallen Grandma Trapped On The Ground
A rescue dog is being praised as a hero after alerting a sanitation worker to his owner’s condition and possibly saving her life. 88-year-old Gwendola Johnson lives with her rescue dog, Sandy, in Glendale, California. Gwendola adopted Sandy several years ago and the two have been nearly inseparable ever since. Photo: YouTube/NBCLA It’s a good thing because back in 2020, Gwendola stepped outside her door and tripped. She ended up falling onto the ground and she couldn’t get back up. Because of the way her house and driveway...
Couple Rescues ‘Kitten That Won’t Stop Crying,’ Gets Him to the Vet Just in Time
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! It started with responding to a Craigslist ad asking if anyone could take care of a 6-week-old female kitten who wouldn’t stop crying. We had room in our home and our hearts. Our oldest cat had passed away three months prior when we responded to this woman’s plea. She had been feeding the kitten human infant formula, and the poor little babe wouldn’t stop crying. KITTEN....
Rescue Helps Keep Dogs And Their Elderly Owners Together
Growing old and losing your independence is one of the toughest things we face in this life. It gets even harder when a pet is involved, however. We want to do everything we can to give our pets the best possible care and life, but what happens when they outlive us or at least outlive the care we can give them? Moving into a nursing home, hospice care, or a hospital often means leaving any pets behind and that can be heartbreaking to someone whose whole world revolves around their furry friend. Photo: flickr/ironypoisoning They might wonder...
Did You Know You Can Adopt Pets Straight From Members of Your Own Community?
Katie Corbett has a full house! The tan dog, Charlie, “is a guide dog dropout,” Katie says. Chance, the white dog, “is a tripod foster win from DeKalb,” in Georgia, who participated in the Arizona State study that found sleepovers reduced stress for shelter dogs. So you might think of him as not just a good dog, but a scientist. The kittens are Albus and Dooley, fosters who were since adopted into a family from New York. Photo credit: Katie Corbett We all know the traditional way to adopt: go to your local shelter, a...
Big Cat Public Safety Act Could Become Law Pending Senate Vote
Animal rights organizations, celebrities, and wildlife advocates around the country are celebrating The US House of Representatives’ passage of The Big Cat Public Safety Act by a vote of 278-134. The bill now heads to the Senate floor where, if passed, it will ban private possession, public contact and increase restrictions on the breeding, trade, and exploitation of big cats. The Big Cat Public Safety Act will ban the private ownership, trade, and breeding of certain species. This means that backyard breeders, roadside zoos, cub...
Dog Owner Posts Hilarious Sign About Dramatic Dog And It Is All Too Relatable
Dogs know just what to do to get our attention and ultimately get what they want. Some are more theatrical than others and will demand attention by faking a limp or “playing dead”. One dog named Chrissy is so dramatic that her owners posted a sign to inform others not to fall for her tricks. Reddit user u/micindra posted a photo of the dog sign posted in front of Chrissy’s house in the forum “What’s Wrong With Your Dog?”, and it is going viral. The caption read, “Found in the wild, couldn’t...
How to Get Dog Pee Out of Your Carpet
Even the most well-trained dog pees on the carpet sometimes. Dogs pee in the house for a variety of reasons — an infection, old age, boredom, marking or anxiety — so odds are high that you’ll have to deal with it at some point. Carpet cleaning solutions and tools are effective to combat dog pee stains and odors. For a quick fix, at-home remedies, such as hydrogen peroxide, Dawn dish soap or baking soda can be a dog parent’s best friends (other than your dog, of course). How do I get dog pee smell out of carpet? To...
How to Transition Dog Food — Old to New
Your dog may be experiencing stomach issues. Perhaps he needs to lose weight. Or, he might be getting older. No matter what the reason is, now you’re looking into switching dog food. There is a correct way to transition dog food, which involves not switching your dog food too fast or overfeeding your dog. This will ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible and your dog enjoys his new food. Learn from the experts why it’s important to change dog food at certain times of your pup’s life as well as how to properly do it....
Officials Propose ‘Medicare For Pets’ In Australia
A Victorian MP has proposed “veticare” for pets to make care more affordable and accessible to pet owners in need. According to the Daily Mail, the plan, a play on Medicare but for pets, was proposed by the Animal Justice Party MP Andy Meddick. Meddick announced the plan as part of a way to address the country’s vet shortage and subsequent shortage of pet care. Photo: flickr/Austin Community College Speaking with the Herald Sun, Meddick said: “It is resulting in Victorians having to travel up to hours for vet care, or...
Dolphins Protect Unsuspecting Swimmer From Great White Shark
An open-water swimmer credits a pod of dolphins for protecting him from a great white shark while out for a swim in the ocean. Adam Walker is a world-renowned open-water swimmer and he’s one of just 138 people who’ve successfully swam the 16-mile Cook Straight. Walker made the swim back in 2014, but he didn’t do it alone. Unplanned by him, he was accompanied by a pod of around 10 dolphins. Photo: YouTube/Adam Ocean Walker According to People, the dolphins swam with Walker the whole way, even pausing when he had to hydrate...
