New Kitten Comforts Family After They’d Lost Four Cats in a House Fire
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! In 2006 when I was 17-years-old, our house burned to the ground and we tragically lost all four of our beloved cats, as well as tanks full of rodents and fish. We were obviously heartbroken and hesitant to consider getting another pet so soon. CAT. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / SHYMAR27 Well, my mom had a job that required her to visit animal shelters (DD career coach), and it wasn’t long at...
Dog Swept Up In Strong Current Of LA River Is Finally Safe After Dramatic 2-Hour Rescue
A dog who was swept up in the Los Angeles River after a storm is now safe thanks to Los Angeles firefighters. The LA Fire Department received a call regarding a woman and her dog who were stuck in the river after heavy rains turned the concrete river bed into a fast-moving river. Photo: YouTube/ABC News The firefighters quickly arrived on scene and tried to rescue the woman with a flotation ring, but she swam after the dog who kept being pulled downstream by the strong current. Thankfully, LAFD Air Operations were eventually able to save the...
American Man Drops Everything To Help Rescue Animals In Ukraine
Jeff Praul may live in Maryland, but that didn’t stop the young American man from flying thousands of miles to help out after war broke out in Ukraine. “When Russia invaded Ukraine, that entire day my heart just felt heavy,” the 28-year-old told TODAY Parents. “I was just feeling like there was nothing I could do.” But after watching Ukraine’s president invite volunteers to support the resistance, the Baltimore, Maryland, resident was inspired to help. “That flipped the switch in my mind,” said...
Wild Horses On The Outer Banks Of North Carolina Welcome First Foal Of The Season
It is officially spring and that means foaling season for the wild horses on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Meet Charlie. The first foal of the season is a handsome colt with a big white marking (known as a star) on his head. The Corolla Wild Horse Fund (CWHF), a nonprofit organization that oversees the care and protection of the wild horses, shared the good news with their followers on Facebook. “Welcome to the world, baby number one – a colt we are calling Charlie,” they wrote. While he is absolutely adorable, visitors...
Authorities Ask For Public’s Help Catching Man Seen On Camera Abusing Puppy
Multiple Ring doorbell cameras captured a sickening moment a man abused his puppy, and now the authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying the man. According to a news release from the Humane Rescue Alliance, the incident occured at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, March 28 in Southeast D.C. The culprit was walking the dog near Pomeroy road and Sheridan road when the pup suddenly stopped walking. Photo: Twitter/Evan Koslof Instead of being reasonable and allowing the dog to sniff around or gently trying to coax is forward, the man...
Postbiotics for your dog’s gut health
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Get the scoop on air-dried pet food!
What is air-dried pet food and why is it so popular? Let’s take a closer look at this healthy option and how it’s helping dogs and cats thrive. Many pet guardians prefer to feed their dogs and cats a raw diet over a commercial dry food for the multitude of benefits it can provide. It does, however, require time, preparation, and dedication to properly feed a raw balanced diet. For pet guardians looking for a diet with the nutrition of raw and the convenience of dry food, air-dried recipes are a great choice. Here’s why! Safe...
6 free tools for your animal welfare organization
When you’re trying to keep people and pets together, the power of free resources can be significant. From marketing to project management and media pitching, a quick Google search will help you find a variety of free options that work for your organization. Below are just a handful of examples that can help you work more efficiently while helping as many families as possible. We’d love to hear your favorites! Canva – Canva is free for nonprofits! This user-friendly design tool is a favorite among animal...
Ukrainian Drives Van of Kangaroos Safely Away From Zoo After Russian Shelling
As Russian shelling continues throughout Ukraine, many residents have been fleeing to safety. It’s not just people who need to flee, though. Zoo animals are also in danger, and one zoo in Kharkiv has been working to get animals out in batches. The latest was a group of kangaroos, which were driven out safely in a van by a volunteer. In a widely-viewed Facebook video, Feldman Ecopark shared footage of a group kangaroos sitting in the back of a cleared out van packed with hay. The driver speaks for a few seconds at the beginning and then...
Owner Discards Husky With Mange Instead Of Getting Him Medical Care
Life on the streets can be really rough and scary for stray dogs. There are so many dangers that they face such as cars, people, and disease. Oftentimes, when a stray dog gets sick, that is it. There is no coming back from illness as there is no one to care for them. For one stray dog, Grey, it was looking like a race against time since he got ill. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials Grey was a stray who was known to the locals of the area. They were familiar with his tragic story, which included his owners kicking him out at the first signs...
