Man Rescues Kitten On Side Of The Road, Then Gets ‘Ambushed’ By 12 More Kittens
When Robert Brantley, of Louisiana, was driving to the shooting range he wasn’t expecting to save a life, let alone 13 lives. As he was driving, he noticed a kitten on the side of the road and knew he had to stop to help him. He was afraid he wouldn’t survive on his own, and his wife had been wanting a cat so he figured it was the perfect opportunity to bring home a new pet. Photo: YouTube/TODAY But when he picked up the little kitten, 12 more kittens began running toward him from the brush on the side of the road. They began...
How to Teach a Dog to Speak
Want to have a conversation with your dog? Teaching your dog to speak is an easy and self-rewarding behavior that most dogs master quickly. You won’t need a lot of supplies or equipment. The only supplies needed are: Lots of small pieces of treats your dog is excited about A clicker or a marker word like “Yes” that your dog knows Teaching your dog to speak through capturing Teaching your dog to speak is easiest when using a methodology called capturing. This means that we are going to be marking and rewarding behaviors...
How to Teach Your Dog to Roll Over
How to teach your dog to roll over is just one of many fun simple tricks to teach your dog. Before you begin, keep in mind that your training sessions should be short and fun. This dog trick is deceptively strenuous and when you have your dog roll over, he will be using muscles he may not use frequently, so be thoughtful of how many repetitions you do. If your dog has a history of back injuries, talk with your veterinarian before beginning to teach this dog trick to find out if it is appropriate for your dog. Before you teach your dog to roll...
Animals Saved From Cruel Hunting Operations Have Found Peace At Sanctuary
A group of herd animals roam free in the pastures at Black Beauty Ranch in Murchison, Texas, but their lives were not always this peaceful. The ranch has 50 acres of land to wander, with trees, water and tall grass to hide in. They live in herds, which makes them feel more comfortable and secure. Photo: YouTube/The Humane Society of the United States Caregivers at the ranch make sure the animals always have everything they need, but they give them their space and don’t try to pet or tame them. They want them to live like wild animals...
Neglected Cat Who Lived In Filth Has Found The Perfect Family
Miles Finch is a beautiful cat living his best life, so looking at him, you’d never know that he endured a cruel past. Sadly, Miles came from an alleged cruelty case in Muncie, Indiana. Photo: YouTube/The Humane Society of the United States Jessica Johnson, senior director of the Animal Rescue Team for the Humane Society of the United States, saw many cats in situations like Miles’, but she knew he was special. In the fall of 2021, Johnson’s husband had come from a rescue that the team did where Miles was. Photo: YouTube/The...
“Aggressive” Assateague Island Wild Horse Finds Refuge At Sanctuary In Texas
Over 1 million people visit Assateague Island National Seashore every year for a chance to see some of the wild horses who call the area home. However, due to humans not following the rules one stallion had to be relocated. Signs are posted telling people to NOT feed, touch, or interact with the wild horses. However, they continue to be blatantly ignored by some, putting the wild horses and people in harm’s way. Oftentimes, the horse pays the ultimate price or must be removed from the only home they have ever known. The stallion...
Do dogs and toddlers mix?
The short answer is yes, but when dogs and toddlers spend time together, it’s vitally important to make safety a top priority. Dogs and toddlers can be great pals. Some canines are naturally easy-going around young children — but others are afraid or even anxious, especially if the youngsters are active and noisy (and most are!). So it’s important to consider the safety of both dogs and toddlers when they’re in the same vicinity, especially when family and friends are visiting and your dog might already be a bit...
An Arctic Fox Enjoys His Senior Days in a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Arctic Fox Daily is a wildlife rescue center that serves as a fox sanctuary and wildlife rehabilitation. One of the foxes living under their care is Archie. According to Kimberly, Archie was dropped off to a dog shelter in Colorado. He is a senior fox at eight years old and completely blind. After being taken at a dog shelter in Colorado, Archie was transferred to a fox rescue center in Minnesota. Archie wasn’t happy about his stay in the previous centers until he arrived at Kimberly’s fox sanctuary. Photo: Youtube/GeoBeats...
The Monday and Friday National Calls are merging and we need your input
Beginning in July, we will combine Monday’s Shelter and Rescue Support call with Friday’s Animal Welfare Leadership Roundup call. These collaborative calls have been so invaluable to many, and they’re about to get even better. These calls will give your organization space to interact with other subject matter experts, review groundbreaking research, discuss operational challenges, and more. We’re all leaders in this space and know we work best when we have folks from all levels, backgrounds and experiences at the...
10 Dog Breeds that Are Good with Babies and Kids
Having both dogs and babies at home may seem like tough work. Both require constant care and attention — you’ll always find yourself between chores. Sometimes, dogs might feel insecure and threatened when a new baby arrives in the family. This usually happens when a couple starts to have a family after enjoying their married life with just them and their fur baby for a few years. Dogs might even feel depressed with the sudden changes happening around the household. Photo: Pixabay/StephenCh Before the baby arrives, you should...
