Loving Pittie Fosters Baby Raccoon And Teachers Her How To Survive In The Wild
When a baby raccoon was found orphaned in a tire wheel, it could’ve been the end for the little guy. The poor kit was all alone, scared, and seemingly had been without his mom for a few days. He was desperately underweight and in need of some nutrition and special care. Even then, it wasn’t clear if the kit would survive. Kate decided to take on caring for the little orphaned baby and tried to rehabilitate him, but she didn’t have to do it alone. Alongside her was her blue-nosed pit bull, Ashlyn. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Kate...
First Responders Rescue 8 Huskies Trapped In House Fire
A mama husky and her seven puppies are grateful to be alive after being trapped in a terrifying house fire. When first responders arrived at the scene of the fire in Glendale, Arizona, they could see smoke and flames pouring from the house. It would’ve been an awful scene to arrive at, but it was made worse by the sound of dogs howling and yelping from inside! Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition The first responders could hear the high-pitched squeals of the animals inside and they quickly began working to pry open the garage door. Using a...
Boy Walking To School Stops To Hug Stray Dogs On The Street
In many countries, stray dogs are seen as little more than a nuisance. Some neighborhoods may help feed and care for the street dogs, but others might intentionally harm them or try to shoo them away. Living on the streets is a sad reality that millions of dogs face, but some kind-hearted people are working to give those dogs the best lives possible. While some people do their part to help animals by opening shelters or raising money for care, others offer their help in smaller, subtle ways. Photo: flickr/Andrey The perfect example of this...
Dad Dresses Up As Dog’s Favorite Chew Toy
Dogs often have a favorite toy. For some, it might be a chew toy or a stick. For others, it could be a special stuffed animal or blanket. For Charlie the golden retriever, his favorite toy was a stuffed duck named Mr. Quakers. Charlie lives with his owners, Alicia and Stan, in Springfield Ohio. The couple documents Charlie’s life on social media, where he has almost half a million followers. If you happen to follow Charlie, you’re probably familiar with Mr. Quackers. The toy has seen much better days and it’s a bit deflated...
Mealtime Etiquette Helpful Hints
My Chihuahua, Jasmine, has developed a strange ritual at mealtimes. She is not a morning eater and prefers to have her main meal in the late afternoon, while my other dog, Bella, would love it if she could eat all day. Jasmine eats on an ottoman next to her favorite chair because she generally feels more comfortable being elevated on a piece of furniture than eating on the ground. This has nothing to do with her wanting to exert dominance over Bella; she just feels happier being higher up. The world can be overwhelming when you’re that...
Soothing your pet’s car travel anxiety
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Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Open Arms Challenge winners, barrier-free adoption webcast, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The Open Arms Challenge winners are…The Open Arms Challenge winners are here! From November 22, 2021 to January 3, 2022, animal shelters and rescue organizations piloted new approaches that opened doors to adopters and volunteers, and welcomed their entire community. The 194 participating organizations embraced inclusive policies, including translating materials into multiple languages, creating new partnerships with organizations outside...
Mary The Bulldog Found Abandoned And Bleeding On A Roadside Finally Finds Her Forever Home
A bulldog was seen thrown out of a truck in Woodbridge, Connecticut back in late October. The animal control officer that handled the wounded animal said that the dog had some internal bleeding when she was brought in and suspected that the animal suffered injuries from a failed C-section surgery. PHOTO: Youtube/News 12 Jess Moffo, a Woodbridge Animal Control Officer, said that the dog was one of the worst cases they have seen and that you could physically tell that the dog had been used solely for breeding and assumed that the previous...
Featherless Hens Get Rescued From Commercial Cages
Have you ever been asked about how you prefer your eggs? For Belle & Fleur, they like to have their eggs from hens who are not kept in cages. Haidy Mansfield, the woman who is dedicating her life to rescuing caged chickens and rehoming them, started Belle & Fleur when she and her partner decided to rehome some hens to have their own steady supply of eggs, to be more self-sufficient. But the hens that they were able to rehome happened to come from commercial cages. She said in an interview that she fell in love with the hens the more...
Cat Rescued From 30 Feet Up in a Tree
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! It was a cold winter morning, 30 degrees. I went to get the daily paper at the road about 120 feet from our house and heard a faint cry. I looked in the culverts and ditches to no avail and went back out to get the mail at 4 or so. This time I heard a screaming cry. CAT. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / BELYAAA I traced the sound to a tree. I looked up and down and about 30 feet up, I saw something...
