Authorities, Don’t Disturb: Herring Gulls Nesting on a Police Car
In the United Kingdom, the population of herring gulls is on the decline. The bird species are listed as Red under the Birds of Conservation Concern. These birds are often found in seaside towns, especially during the breeding season. They build their nests around the coast or an island. They may also choose to build their home on rooftops. Photo: YouTube/Ruth Wakefield But, in this case, a couple of herring gulls found the roof of a patrol car a cozy place for laying eggs and raising their chicks. Since the birds are a protected species...
Why one animal shelter lowered the volunteer age to 8-years-old
This guest post is the first in a two-part series by Erin Ellis, Community Engagement Director of Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) about their youth volunteer program and the impact it’s had since its inception in 2008. At the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT), we have always strived to have a very inclusive volunteer program. We know that we can find the perfect role for anyone interested in lending a hand to our organization. In 2008 we decided to lower the minimum age for volunteers to eight years old to...
Escaped Therapy Animal Manages To Jump Over Fence To Take Itself On A Stroll In England
Want to go on an adventure? Give me a sec while alpaca my bags! PHOTO: Unsplash/Gibbon FitzGibbon You’d probably guess from the pun (and the title, of course) that this article is about alpacas. Well, just one particular alpaca this time around. An alpaca has caused quite a commotion in the busy streets of Birmingham, England. The adventures of the alpaca have been documented by some people and one video went a bit viral on Instagram, they mislabeled the fluffy creature as a llama in their caption though. Alpacas and llamas are often...
Dog Missing Two Legs, and with a Damaged Third, Defies Expectations
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! Nubbins is my special needs rescue dog. She was born with two nubs where her front legs should have been, hence the name “Nubbins”. Although she has two back legs, one of them has no knee socket and is a mass of muscle. She was dumped at a California high kill shelter when she was 6-months-old and six pounds. She was rescued by a local rescue group, from whom I adopted her....
Paralyzed Kitten On Brink Of Death Has New Lease On Life Thanks To Woman Who Found Him
Wheels the kitten has a new lease on life after he was found almost lifeless in someone’s yard in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania. Jennifer Spearmint, who has rescued many kittens in the past, spotted the poor little kitten and knew she couldn’t just walk away and leave him there. Without hesitation, she decided to help him. She brought him home and began giving him the TLC he so desperately needed. Photo: YouTube/69 News At first glance, she didn’t realize anything was wrong. But after a while, she noticed that he wasn’t...
Dear Mr. Muttley: If Dogs Wrote a Manners Column
©YinYang | Getty Images Dogs are very much like humans: Some have great manners; others have none. I don’t know about you, but I’ve known dogs whose looks of harsh judgment and superiority could make even the most poorly mannered people change their ways for the better. In my humble opinion, some types of dogs writing a manners column for wayward pups isn’t that far-fetched of a concept. I mean, not mine — mine would give advice on how to be a hooligan — but others could give “Dear Abby” a run...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Why you should meditate, stipends for foster homes and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How one rescue organization is using stipends to find foster homes for dogs who are harder to placeDogs and cats who need to be the only pet in the home can be difficult to find placement for in adoptive and foster homes. This can result in longer shelter stays while a home is sought that fits their needs. While finding home-based placement more quickly for these pets is a common conundrum among… Learn More In animal welfare, how can we respond more and...
Pup-friendly hot cross buns for the whole fam!
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Dog Can’t Curb His Enthusiasm When His Owner Started Filling Up His Paddling Pool
Another good boy has captured the attention of the internet, folks. Admittedly, I’m one of those people. This is Kai, and Kai doesn’t know how to handle himself when he is around water. He recently went viral on TikTok when his owner posted a video of him getting out of control when his owner started filling up his own paddling pool. The video has been crossposted in their other social media accounts and it even made Kai’s owner create a pet account on TikTok just for the hyper labradoodle. The viral video has gathered over...
Baby Cheetah Needs A New Friend So The Cincinnati Zoo Adopts A Puppy
Most people tend to separate themselves into two different groups: cat people or dog people. Although there may be plenty of room in the middle, there does tend to be a separation. After all, dogs and cats have been a matter of debate among humans for as long as we have all existed. In addition, most dogs seem to have a problem getting along with cats, at least in a stereotypical way. As you are about to see, however, it’s not only possible for dogs and cats to get together in unity, but they can also do so in a most adorable way....
