‘Debarked’ Dog Struggles to Find Home After Biting Nearly Everyone Who Came Near Him
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 rehabilitate problem dachshunds. Dachshund Rescue call me when they have a dog they can’t place elsewhere, usually because of behavioral problems. Hector, then known as George, had been placed with three or four families, and returned to the rescue because he bit almost everyone who came near him. So he came to me. To start with, he growled/snarled/barked/snapped at everyone,...
Dog Thinks She’s Trapped Behind Gate But It’s Open The Entire Time
Sometimes, it’s hard to see the big picture when we’re so focused on what’s in front of us. That’s not just true for humans, but for dogs as well! One prime example of this is a pup named Schmolie. The sweet dog lives with her owner in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and while she’s a bright dog, she has her moments. Photo: PXHERE In a video captured by the dog’s owner, you can see Schmolie standing in front of a fence, barking to be let out. The only thing? The gate opens up right next to her! Schmolie was so focused...
Atlanta Humane Society Takes In 51 Beagles From Animal Testing Breeding Facility
51 beagles, ranging from puppies to adults, are finally receiving the love and care they need. The dogs, who were found living in unsanitary conditions at a facility that breeds animals for animal testing, were rescued by The Humane Society of the United States. Atlanta Humane Society welcomed the rescued dogs with open arms. The dogs arrived in two separate groups with some of the older beagles coming first. As was to be expected, the dogs were nervous about their new surroundings. A 7-year-old beagle named Savannah experienced a kind touch...
Once Believed to be Extinct, Fernandina Galapagos Tortoise Comes Back after More than 100 Years!
“For many years it was thought that the original specimen collected in 1906 had been transplanted to the island, as it was the only one of its kind. It now seems to be one of a very few that were alive a century ago,” said Peter Grant, Princeton’s Class of 1877 Professor of Zoology, Emeritus, and an emeritus professor of ecology and evolutionary biology. Photo: YouTube/Animal Planet Grant has been studying evolution in the Galapagos Islands for more than 40 years, and this discovery of a living member of the Fernandina...
Unwanted behaviors and nutrition
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Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day is July 10!
July 10 is Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day. Dr. Miller is known for her trailblazing leadership and purposeful dedication to the field of veterinary shelter medicine. If you are one of the millions of people that have adopted a dog or cat over the last three decades, you have Dr. Miller to thank. Dr. Miller transformed the lives of countless pets, developing the first veterinarian-written guidelines for shelter animal care, which are now used in shelters across the country to ensure the humane treatment of shelter pets. She created and...
Groupon Profits Off Animal Exploitation By Keeping Roadside Zoos In Business
Groupon makes its money by bringing business to companies who in turn offer discounted deals to customers. Services companies like restaurants, gyms, and hotels can benefit from this relationship, but As Sentient Media reports, Groupon also partners with businesses that exploit wild animals for tourist entertainment and profit. Groupon has worked with some of the most infamous wildlife exploiters in the United States, including the Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Park (G.W. Exotic), the facility owned by “Tiger King” Joe...
A Sick and Swollen Stray Dog Fainted in Front of a Convenience Store
A poor dog was a sad sight in front of a convenience store — all sick and swollen. The stray dog seemed like she was only taking a good nap on the pavement, but it turns out she had already fainted. According to a video from AnimalSTEP official, the dog fainted due to sickness and exhaustion. Her face was severely swollen — a sign of infection, and as seen on the video, she was having difficulty breathing. Based on reports, the female dog might have been hit by something. Photo: Youtube/AnimalSTEP Official Thankfully, a good...
Stray Puppy with Crooked Leg Rescued, Doesn’t Let That Leg Get in Her Way
This story was submitted as part of the Fur-tastic Scrapbook contest. Winners will receive $500, plus $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite rescue. Submissions are being accepted through July 13. To share your story, click here! I rescued Breik when she was a tiny baby. She was running loose in a prominent part of Louisville, Kentucky, when animal control picked her up. The ACOs called me personally since I was a K9 Officer and very familiar with the Belgian Malinois breed. PHOTO: JULIE SCHMIDT Breik was a skinny puppy with a crooked...
Why Are Cats Terrified Of Cucumbers?
Cats may seem fierce and aloof, ready to take on the world and conquer their enemies – until a cucumber appears. If you’ve ever had a cat in your life, you likely know about the cucumber trick. You slide a cucumber behind your cat while they’re occupied and when they finally notice it, they freak out! Many people have taken to social media to share about their “cats versus cucumbers” and it’s made many people curious: Why are cats so terrified of the green fruit? Photo: Wikimedia Commons According to ABC...
