Couple Transforms Lifejacket Into Stepping Stone For Trapped Ducklings
A couple in Florida helped some ducklings get out of a pool after they became trapped with the help of a lifejacket. John Kubiak managed to film the ducks and the rescue that took place and shared it with Storyful. As you can see in the video below, a mother duck found a seemingly perfect place to swim with her chicks: a bright, clear pool! Photo: Facebook/storyful The pool was easy to climb into, but the mother might’ve miscalculated how easy it would be to climb back out. With all her ducks in tow, she tried to exit the pool but some...
Rescue Kitten Finds Forever Home After Going Viral On Facebook
A tiny rescue found a loving forever home thanks to a viral Facebook post that featured her in it. Shelters are often overrun with stray kittens each year and it can be hard for all of them to find permanent homes. In fact, the National Kitten Coalition estimates that 1.4 million shelter cats are euthanized each year. Not finding a home can be a life-or-death situation for animals in need, but for a little kitten named Spicy Chicken Nugget, her happily ever after came sooner than expected. Photo: Wikimedia Commons The kitten was taken in by...
Two Women Arrested for Trying to Smuggle 109 Live Animals out of Thailand through Their Suitcases
“Traffickers who were biding their time during the pandemic-related movement restrictions, are back in force now and this spate of smuggling attempts is reason for all Southeast Asia’s airports to be on alert,” said Kanitha Krishnasamy, Director for TRAFFIC in Southeast Asia. “These seizures show that Thai authorities have anticipated the problem and been vigilant, and we encourage others in the region do the same.” Photo: YouTube/Animals Planet One of those recent seizures involved two Indian women, Nithya Raja...
Life-Saving Flights Arrive Just In Time For 200 Shelter Pets Seeking Forever Homes
When Itty Bitty was rescued in Florida, the orphaned kitten’s mother was nowhere in sight. Fortunately, the tiny kitten was nursed back to health with the help of a foster parent, who bottle-fed Itty Bitty to help him survive those critical first days without his mom. Now Itty Bitty has grown into a cute, healthy, and playful kitten preparing to take another big step! In August, Itty Bitty will be joining approximately 200 at-risk cats and dogs flying to safety on special flights timed to coincide with the annual Clear the Shelters pet...
Couple Says ‘No More’ Cats, Ends Up Rescuing Kitten in Need
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! I have been a “crazy” cat lady most of my life, and my significant other knew that when we got together 16 years ago. At the time, I had six indoor cats. Over the years, people in our neighborhood knew we were cat people and ended up dropping off cats (mostly pregnant females) at our home. Long story short, we took them in and ended up with grandma, her two daughters, and...
Rescuers Save Baby Elephant Trapped In A Pit
Officials in Thailand had their hands full when a baby elephant became trapped in a deep pit. According to a report from Inside Edition, the mother elephant was standing guard near the top of the pit, but she was unable to get the calf out herself. While it was clear the mother was trying to protect her baby, her presence was making it difficult for rescuers to step in and help free the calf. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Unable to move the mama elephant away from the pit, rescuers had no choice but to tranquilize her. However, things...
Farm Animals Join Forces To Teach A Three-Legged Deer How To Run
There is something special about living in the country. It gives you the opportunity to see things that most people would never even have the chance of seeing. This includes some very special animals, some of which may be under your care and others that just happened to wander through the property. In Australia, this was seen in a very special way with a deer named Rudie. He was only two days old when he was brought to a vet clinic, and he needed some assistance. Although he was a healthy animal, he was missing a front leg. Photo: YouTube/The...
What’s the Difference Between F1 vs F1B Goldendoodles?
F1 Goldendoodles are a cross between a purebred Golden Retriever and a purebred Toy, Miniature or Standard Poodle. Dog breeders refer to these dogs as “first generation” (F1) Goldendoodles and they get 50 percent of their genes from each breed. F1B Goldendoodles are a cross between an F1 Goldendoodle and a purebred Poodle or a purebred Golden Retriever. Although all Goldendoodles will be part Golden Retriever and part Poodle, personality traits and appearance will differ based on how much Poodle or Golden Retriever the...
How to Use a Dog Whistle and What to Use a Dog Whistle For
Disclaimer: If you purchase items through links on our site we may earn a commission. Dog whistles are great for all types of training but are especially helpful for a rock-solid recall and various dog sports and activities. Dog whistles are used to make communicating with your dog from long distances easier, since the sound carries and can penetrate thick cover, crowd noises and bad weather. These features are all significantly important not only for recall, but also for sports such as agility, herding and hunting and for gun dogs and...
Turning your dog’s playtime into learning and bonding
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