Unsure Which Pet to Choose, Woman Uses Her Lucky Number to Pick a Cat at the Shelter
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! There are so many kennels at the animal shelter and so many cats. It was hard to decide where to look. So that Sunday, after searching many a cat kennel, I reverted to my childhood trick of choosing things from my lucky number, 8. I opened kennel 8 and there he was – all green eyes, black fur, and sass. We locked eyes and he meowed at me like, “Hey, what took you so...
TSA’s Oldest Working Dog Is Retiring From The Force
Eebbers the bomb-sniffing dog is finally retiring after 10 long years of service. According to NPR, Eebbers was born into TSA’s Puppy Program. Photo: flickr/Can Do Canines As part of the program, Eebbers and his handler, Jean Carney, went through weeks of vigorous training and eventually passed and were allowed to move on to the field of airport security and bomb detection. While most of TSA’s service dogs work until 7 or 8 years of age according to NPR, Eebbers kept working for an entire decade! The visla-lab mix continued to...
Massachusetts Cracks Down On Poachers With New Law
A newly passed bill in Massachusetts will help protect vulnerable wildlife from poachers. Massachusetts is one of the last states to join the Interstate Wildlife Violators Compact, a national database of potential poachers and suspended hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses shared among member states, and was known as “poacher’s paradise” due to their meager fines and outdated hunting laws. Photo: Unsplash/Cindie Hansen But that has finally changed. Governor Charlie Baker signed the bill into law after it was passed by the...
Veterinarian Goes Viral For Videos Of “If Animals Were Humans At The Doctor”
While most pets are nervous when they go to the vet, others are full of energy and want to greet everyone they meet. Dr. Molly Brinkmann is a small animal veterinarian in Nashville and is going viral for showing the world how some of her patients would act if they were humans instead of animals. She re-enacts how a male orange cat would strut into the office and greet the receptionist as well as how an excited golden retriever would bounce around the waiting room. @drmollysays If animals were humans at the doctor: the male orange cat...
How to Stop Your Dog from Jumping on People
Does your dog get excited and jump on you and other people? Dogs jumping up on guests is a very common – and frustrating – behavior. Dogs jump on you to get attention and to try and greet you face to face. When dogs jump up, they get the attention they seek, making it very easy to accidentally reward the jumping by pushing the dog down or talking to the dog. With consistent training it is possible to teach your dog to stop jumping on you or your guests. Why do dogs jump on you? Although we might find it rude for dogs to jump on us...
Amazon Delivery Driver Saves Three Puppies From A Burning House
An Amazon delivery driver is being called a hero after she saved the lives of three puppies trapped in a house fire. Angelina Starkey was driving in Lake City, Florida when she noticed smoke pouring from a house. Photo: Wikimedia Commons While some people might’ve carried on their way, Starkey immediately stopped and called 911. She waited until first responders arrived and watched as they rescued three Boston Terrier puppies from the home – just in the nick of time. The Columbia County Fire Rescue wrote about the driver’s...
Five-Week-Old Kitten Rescued As it Darts Along Road
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! We have always been animal people, but cats are my favorite. All the cats we’ve owned have been adopted or rescued. This last year was particularly hard, however. We had three cats, all between 9 and 12-years-old. We lost two of them to cancer only months apart. Our hearts were broken, and our home was nearly empty. We missed our friends who had spent their entire lives in our home...
The Dogs of TikTok Go Viral
The social media platform TikTok is a leading destination for short-form mobile video with users from all over the world watching content. With a company mission to inspire creativity and bring joy, it is no surprise that accounts featuring dogs are popular. We reached out to top dog influencer accounts to learn more about them, their funny dog TikToks and the four-legged social media stars. Bunny the talking dog Have you ever wondered what your dog was thinking? Bunny, an Old English Sheepdog and Poodle mix, can tell you! Alexis Devine...
Woman Kicked By Wild Horse On Shackleford Banks After Getting Too Close
People who refuse to abide by the posted signs that clearly state to keep at least 50 feet away from wild horses will pay the price and put themselves in danger. Wild horses are unpredictable and do not respond well to humans invading their space. While they are beautiful and may appear tame, approaching one is dangerous and against the law. However, one woman visiting the Cape Lookout National Seashore approached a horse for a photo and the horse taught her a valuable yet painful lesson. Cape Lookout National Seashore posted on Facebook,...
Veterinarian Reunites Injured Dog With Owners After They Were Forced To Give Her Away
It was just before Christmas time and David and Sumey Hageman were settling into their new home with their new baby. It looked like it was going to be a great Christmas until tragedy struck. According to the Miami Herald, the couple’s 4-year-old Dachshund, Lola, became slipped a disc in her spine and became injured. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Because of the injury, Lola’s back legs were paralyzed and she needed emergency surgery if she was ever going to walk again. David and Sumey wanted Lola’s spine to be fixed, but they...
