Woman Catches Her Neighbor Playing With Her Dog Through Their Fence
A black Labrador retriever named Bounder was found bounding towards their yard fence by his owner. PHOTO: TikTok/brittneygoes In a TikTok video posted by Brittney, Bounder’s owner, she found out that her neighbor and her dog have been playing fetch together. Although their yards have a fence separating the playmates, it didn’t deter the duo from playing together. You can barely see the neighbor in the now viral video on Tiktok but you can definitely see the bright orange ball gun that they use to play fetch with Bounder. Watch the...
Is your pet putting on pounds? Time for expert help
Pet obesity is a huge risk factor and can expose your fur kid to many different illnesses and challenges. It may be time to get some help. Who can ignore the wide, eager eyes and wagging tail or purr of an adoring pet sending a strong hint that a treat would hit the spot? Pet owners know those looks are hard to resist and treats are a way to reinforce the bond with their animal companions. Like humans, pets struggle with their weight too Yet, like humans who may struggle with maintaining a healthy weight, many pets are obese, with an...
How your pet foster program can provide support for foster caregivers
This post originally ran in August 2020. It’s always in-style to focus on retaining and appreciating your foster caregivers. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, shelters have been cleared out and foster homes have been filled. While it is truly the silver lining to this all, foster programs have been learning and pivoting in ways to support their new and long-time caregivers. Lea Williams, Ph.D, a nonprofit consultant and researcher, provides us with recommendations for foster teams on how best to support and retain their...
Beached Sperm Whale on the Brink of Death was Saved by Rescue Crews in China
The locals of Xiangshan County in the Zhejiang province of China were taken by great surprise after hearing that a sperm whale got beached in their area. A fisherman found the colossal creature which was lying helpless on the beach for about 20 hours. Rescuers were in a hurry to return the whale to the sea. Many helped out to be able to carefully drag the animal back to its home. Photo: YouTube/USA Today The rescue effort required several vessels, as well, to pull the whale to a safe depth where it could already swim on its own. Stories like...
Kitten Hides in Pothole, Gets Rescued By Concerned Motorist
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! One day, my husband swerved to avoid running over a pothole. As we passed over it, I realized that the pothole was filled – with a tiny kitten! I was almost out of the car before we pulled over. Thankfully it wasn’t a busy street. The tiny kitten staggered out of the pothole and tried to escape from me, but he was so small he couldn’t climb up over the curb. Back in the...
5 Mexican Dog Breeds
In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, we compiled a list of Mexico’s five native dog breeds and interesting facts about each. Four of the five breeds start with the letter “C” and the other one is a tongue-twister. The Chihuahua, Xoloitzcuintli, Chinese Crested, Chamuco, and the Calupoh are the five dog breeds originating in Mexico and are as unique as their names. Learn more about each breed below. Chihuahua Photo: Unsplash/Herbert Goetsch The most well-known breed is the Chihuahua named after a state in Mexico. The small but...
April Showers Bring (Dog-Friendly) May Flowers!
We’re well into the spring season which means one thing – it’s time to get planting! If you plan on doing some gardening this season, why not fill your garden with dog-friendly plants? We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite pet-safe plants, including a few that stand up well to even the most rambunctious pup. Camellia This beautiful flowering shrub originates in eastern and southern Asia but has become popular worldwide with gardeners looking for an easy to care for evergreen. Their vibrant flowers bloom in...
6 Tips for Building a Barrier-Free, Inclusive Foster Base
The ASPCA LA Foster Program launched in 2017 in partnership with the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (LA DACC). The first step we took to creating our foster volunteer base was making kitten fostering accessible to anyone who wanted to help. We also dedicated our efforts to supporting a successful foster experience by focusing on 4–8-week-old kittens who were still at risk in the shelter and yet were an easy group of kittens for new fosters to care for. Within the first year of our program, foster...
Rescue Dog Watches over Toddler Even at Night to Keep Him Safe
How much loyal love a dog has for his owners is just amazing! Emily did not expect that their rescue dog Kendall would become the number 1 protector of their son. Kendall was short of a few hours to being euthanized when Emily and Davy agreed to adopt her. Emily saw her picture and felt that she was the right companion for their dog Tiger. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Yes, the two dogs became close friends. But in the early months of her adoption, Kendall was such a destructive dog. Emily and Davy were almost tempted to regret their decision, but...
Retired Firefighter Received Best News during Interview about His Stolen Pit Bulls
Kevin Johnson is a retired firefighter from Calavera County, California. He is the owner of two pit bulls named Hay Hay, ten months old, and Nina, six years old. Photo: YouTube/CBS Sacramento He loves them as if they were his children. He was also looking forward to one of them becoming a certified emotional support dog to help him recover from the trauma of his more than 30 years in the service of firefighting and rescue. But his experience did not prepare him for what was going to happen to his two pit bulls in the quiet neighborhood where...
