Firefighter Risks Life to Save Dog That is Drifting on a Dangerous Ice Floe
A new fur parent just had one of the most unforgettable experiences involving a newly-adopted Labradoodle. While taking the rescue Labradoodle named Lucy on a walk, the dog who was still feeling nervous about her new surroundings suddenly ran away from her human owner. She was not able to go very far, but Lucy found herself in a perilous situation after jumping into the icy waters of the Detroit River. Photo: Facebook Video/Wyandotte Police Department Lucy managed to climb up on an ice floe, but the exhausted dog was in danger of freezing....
‘Largest Wildlife Crossing in the World’ to Break Ground in California on Earth Day
While the population of mountain lions in the Los Angeles area is stable, they face threats to their longterm outlook. This is largely due to habitat loss and fragmentation caused by development and roads. A large project aiming to address this issue is about ready to break ground. The National Wildlife Federation has announced that a groundbreaking ceremony for a wildlife crossing above U.S. 101 near Los Angeles has been scheduled for Earth Day, April 22. The largest wildlife crossing in the world, as it’s been billed, aims to ensure...
Brave Women Convert Bomb Shelter Into A Rescue For Ukraine’s Abandoned Cats
Millions of war refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian troops invaded the country on February 24. Many people have made this harrowing journey with their pets in tow. One Ukrainian man even carried his elderly German shepherd for miles as he walked to the Polish border. But many others were sadly forced to leave their pets behind, leaving Ukraine’s war-torn cities filled with fighting, rubble, and abandoned animals. Photo: Reddit/Kusias_mom “A lot of animals were left behind throughout the country,” one Ukrainian...
Woman Adopts ‘Unadoptable’ Cat, Ends Up with Devoted Feline Friend
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! My mom needed to get her pet friendly carpet cleaning shampoo, and all of the local stores were sold out. I suggested trying the pet store since I had seen it there before. My sister and I went inside to find the cleaner, but we also ended up looking at the animals who were up for adoption. CAT. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / AMPHAWAN There was a cat named Boo whose adoption price had been marked...
Couple Barred from Adopting Dog After Rescue Owner Learns Their Son Has Autism
When Erin and Mike Doan, from Listowel, Ontario, decided to adopt a dog, they thought they were going about the process as responsibly as they could. They had wanted a dog for a long time but had waited patiently to make sure their son, Henry, who has autism, was ready to have a pet in the house. Henry, who is nine years old and nonverbal, has a special software on his iPad that enables him to communicate his needs and wants. Recently, he’s started to use the device to express his desire to have a pet for companionship. “He said,...
Rocky Mountain National Park’s Iconic Bull Elk , “Big Kahuna”, Has Died
A well-known and photographed bull elk called “Bruno”, or “Big Kahuna” has died. His body was discovered by photographers who were also the last ones to take his picture a few weeks ago. He was known for his commanding presence, massive size, and unique antlers. Posted by Good Bull Outdoors on Sunday, March 20, 2022 He roamed freely in the Rocky Mountain National Park and was roughly 10 years old. Good Bull Outdoors, a husband and wife photography team, posted: “We’re sad to announce the passing of...
Blind Shelter Cat Survives Texas Tornado That Destroyed Jacksboro Animal Shelter
National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas, has confirmed 14 tornadoes touched down in North and Central Texas on Monday. The most powerful tornado registered as an EF3 hit Jacksboro, about 60 miles northwest of Fort Worth. The damaging winds with gusts up to 150 mph destroyed homes, buildings, and Jacksboro Animal Shelter. Posted by Tall Tails Rescue and Transport on Monday, March 21, 2022 Denton Animal Support Foundation informed locals that Jacksboro Animal Shelter “took a direct hit by a tornado”. Rescuers searched...
Most Unusual Pet Insurance Claim
Jackie Brown Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian’s Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s Raining Cats and Dogs: Making Sense of Animal Phrases (Lumina Press, 2006). Jackie is a regular contributor to pet and veterinary industry media and is the former editor of numerous pet...
Hunters Mercilessly Abandon Their Hounds in Hampton Roads, Virginia, After Hunting Season
Coastal Paws Rescue is pleading for people’s help to save the lives of many hounds that are being abandoned in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Raquel Linger, who manages the animal shelter, which rescues animals in Virginia and North Carolina, said that these dogs get dumped by their owners between hunting seasons. This year, local shelters are getting overwhelmed by the problem as the number of abandoned hounds doubles up. Photo: YouTube/WTKR News 3 Why Hunters Mercilessly Abandon Their Hounds in the Woods and Rural Roads Virginia is a...
Kids Write Letters From Shelter Dogs’ Perspectives To Help Them Get Adopted
Sometimes, shelters could use a little help getting the animals adopted. While there are rare moments, like toward the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when shelters run out of animals in need of homes, it’s much more common to hear about shelters overflowing with animals and choosing to euthanize or refuse new pets. It’s a hard situation for shelters to be in, and it’s equally hard for the pets that reside in them. No dog wants to be locked in a cement kennel all day and the quicker they get adopted, the better. To help...
