Rescue Dog Dies After Officer Shoots Him With Pellet Gun
Officers swear to uphold the law, but some abuse their power by shooting first, then asking questions later. This tragic script played out in St. Louis, Missouri, where a 3-year-old dog named Apollo lost his life after being shot by the deputy sheriff living next door. Photo: YouTube/KSKW The dog’s needless death was especially tragic because Apollo, who’d been rescued from Spain, probably thought he was finally safe after being adopted into a loving home in Missouri. Sadly, the rescued dog’s fresh start was cut short after...
Pit Bull Returned Abused & Malnourished A Year After He Was Adopted
Staff at The Animal Foundation were relieved when one of their pit bull mixes was adopted, but everything came crashing down when his new owner returned him a year later, looking malnourished and abused. Three-year-old Zion, previously named Rocko, won over the hearts of everyone at Spencer Springs Animal Hospital, so when he returned, their hearts were broken. Photo: YouTube/8 News NOW Las Vegas Kelly Winder, an independent dog rescuer, just happened to be at The Animal Foundation when Zion’s owner showed up, wanting to drop him off...
Rescue Pup Celebrates His Senior Years By Becoming “World’s Ugliest Dog”
The “World’s Ugliest Dog” contest had to be canceled the past two years due to the pandemic. But now, it’s back and more amusing than ever. Most people don’t like to think of their dogs as “ugly,” but these canines embrace their unique appearances while being great advocates for rescue dogs and abuse survivors. Mr. Happy Face is the 2022 winner of the Ugliest Dog Contest, and he seems to be enjoying all the extra love and attention. This hairless canine had a rough life until recently, but his new...
HASS Partners: Waggle and Maddie’s Fund® Are Giving Away $100k to Cover Veterinary Bills for Owned Pets
This offer is open to all HASS partner organizations. Here’s how to participate. There’s $100,000 available for all of our partner organizations to help owned pets get medical care and make sure a veterinary bill doesn’t break up a family. Waggle, a nonprofit crowdfunding platform dedicated to helping organizations and individuals raise money for pets’ veterinary costs, has earmarked $50,000, and Maddie’s Fund® is contributing another $50,000 to provide $500 matching grants for each campaign posted by a HASS...
Caring for your pet when YOU have cancer
When you have cancer, caring for your pet can be a challenge. Help is available through CancerCare and Amie’s Place Foundation. CancerCare®, the leading national nonprofit organization providing free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer, and Amie’s Place Foundation, a New York not-for-profit corporate foundation, which is dedicated to funding no-fee programs to support people who may need help caring for their pets, risk losing them in times of crisis, or face barriers limiting access to their pets when...
Dr. Aziza’s Tips on How To Know When it’s Really Time to Book a Vet Appointment
If your pet isn’t showing any of the obvious signs of illness, it may not be clear whether you need to book a vet appointment for them. We’ve asked Freshpet Vet, Dr. Aziza, to share her top tips for determining when it’s really time to book a vet appointment for your pet. Tip #1: It’s been a year since your last appointment It’s highly recommended that your pets have an annual veterinary exam until they’re seven years of age. At this point, it’s recommended that these appointments increase in...
Do You Need a Dog Muzzle? Behavior Clues Provide an Answer
Disclaimer: If you purchase items through links on our site we may earn a commission. Does your dog nip, growl, snarl, snap or bite? Lunge and bark at other animals or people? Do you think your dog might injure someone or another dog? Does he eat rocks or other inedible things? If you answer yes to any of these questions, your dog needs a muzzle. Don’t wait for a bite or foreign body surgery before getting your dog muzzle trained. What is a dog muzzle? Dog muzzles are similar to masks but with holes, designed to prevent a dog from...
Louisiana Bans Sale Of Cosmetics Tested On Animals
Louisiana has joined the growing list of states that are taking a stand for animals by banning the sale of cosmetic products tested on animals. Using animals to test cosmetic products is cruel and unnecessary. Photo: Pixabay/Tibor Janosi Mozes The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has been working tirelessly to end this inhumane practice nationwide. “Eight other states (California, Nevada, Illinois, Virginia, Maryland, Maine, Hawaii and New Jersey) have already banned the sale of cosmetics that have been newly tested on...
Moose Spotted On Roof Of Montana Lodge Munching On Nearby Tree
Big Sky Country, also known as Montana, is home to countless wildlife including moose. Seeing one is a treat for any tourist or local but spotting one on a roof is unheard of – until now. The Ranch at Rock Creek is a luxury ranch that offers guest a unique experience and amazing views. Part of the lodge is built into the hillside, so the roof is covered in grass and wildflowers. Sometimes wild animals venture out on the roof for a snack. A large moose was spotted above the Silver Dollar Saloon munching on some leaves off a nearby tree....
A Baby Skunk was Found Alone on a Highway and Got Rescued by Minnesota Cop
In the previous years, there have been many cases of wild animals being roadkill victims. These animals are either victims of reckless driving or lack of reflex when an animal suddenly crosses in front of them. There was also a survey taken by over a thousand American drivers. The survey contains data to determine what animals they mostly encounter on the highway. Furry animals ranked high in the survey, which was led by deer, squirrel, cat, bird, and dog. Some of the other mentioned animals are the rabbit, turtle, skunk, and coyote. Photo:...
