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...
Pup Got Skin Trouble?
Disclaimer: If you purchase items through links on our site we may earn a commission. Dogs definitely put the capital D in diversity in terms of size, looks and temperaments. But the vitality of every dog of every age can be strongly linked to the health of his skin and coat. Quick anatomy lesson: A dog’s skin represents the largest organ, with the liver coming in a distant second. The three layers of skin — the epidermis (outer), dermis (middle) and subcutis (inner) team up to regulate body temperature, shield against infectious...
Biologists Save an Eaglet That Fell from Its Nest at Catalina Island
On April 25th, an eaglet’s life was put in danger, and it was caught on camera. One of the parents accidentally kicked the eaglet out of the nest while it was trying to fly out. The baby eagle landed under the nest — not knowing what was next and a bit unaware of what was happening. One day after the incident, a rescue team trekked the island to come and save the baby eagle. Photo: Youtube/Explore Live Nature Cams Wildlife biologist Peter Sharpe and his team were monitoring the island — they formed a rescue group after...
Man Rescues Filthy Kitten, Realizes it Has Markings Similar to His Tattoo
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 rescued Charlie about six months ago. It was early afternoon. My flatmate and I were on our way to get some hummus, just me, her, and her dog Rollo. While walking by an intersection, we noticed a guy trying to get something out of the engine, and when we got closer, we heard the cries from inside. I wouldn’t say the guy was fat, but he was a big guy. Me on the other hand, is a...
Strongest Woman In the World Stays Behind To Care For Injured and Orphaned Animals In Ukraine
Anna Kurkurina, the strongest woman in the world with multiple powerlifting champion titles, is showing her strength in a different way as her beloved country is under attack. The Ukrainian athlete and trainer chose to stay behind and care for injured and abandoned dogs and cats roaming the war-torn streets. It was an easy decision for her. She told UAnimals, a nonprofit organization, “Many ask why I didn’t go? War is a litmus paper that shows whether you are human or not. A man is the one who has a soul. For me, my soul is my...
Millions Of Honeybees Die After Being Left Out On Hot Tarmac At Atlanta Airport
Five million honeybees were scheduled to fly on Delta Air Lines to Anchorage, Alaska, but were rerouted to Atlanta which resulted in the death of nearly all the bees on board. According to The New York Times, the bees died of starvation and heat exhaustion after being left outside for hours on the hot tarmac in Atlanta. Alaska beekeeper Sarah McElrea ordered the bees from a distributor in California to pollinate apple orchards, nurseries, and add to the hives of over 300 Alaskan beekeepers. She became worried when the bees didn’t make...
Watch any of the We Foster Huddles on-demand
Whether you missed one or want to re-watch for some tangible ideas, you can watch any of the four We Foster Huddles on-demand at your convenience! Below is the lineup. If you have questions or want access to resources mentioned on any of them, head over to Maddie’s® Pet Forum where you’ll find everything you need (and more!) Huddle 1: Watch now Practice: Foster Program and Processes/Policies are Equitable and Inclusive of the Entire CommunitySpeakers: Jackie Noble (San Diego Humane Society) and Alysia Martinez (Pensacola...
