Dogs For Veterans Graduate Service Dog Training Inside Correctional Facility
Inmates from the Niagara County Correctional Facility in New York have been working hard to train service dogs for veterans. It seems that all of their hard work has finally paid off because the dogs have officially graduated from training and are making their way to their new veteran owners. The training is part of program called Pawsitive for Heroes that’s run by a small nonprofit that supports veterans. The Pawsitive for Heroes program was launched back in 2014 with a mission of providing service dog training to veterans in need at...
Woman Mistakes Orange Tabby Cat For Vintage Fur Hat At Thrift Store
If you’ve ever been to a thrift store, you know you can find some interesting things. Ever since I was a child, thrift stores have been my go-to place to shop. I started shopping there out of necessity because we didn’t have a lot of money growing up, but I’m glad I learned about how awesome they can be at a young age! Who wants to pay full price when you can get something at a fraction of the cost and cause less harm to the environment at the same time? It’s a win-win situation, and there’s something about the...
Toddler Bursts Into Laughter Over Pug Chasing A Flashlight Beam
The relationship kids can form with their dogs is too precious. Even from a young age, kids can form bonds with their pets that are unlike any other. Take Ronnie and Madison, for example. The adorable duo has gone viral for their antics on social media, as one-year-old Madison Rose finds her pug, Ronnie, to be an absolute crack up. When Ronnie does something “funny,” Madison bursts into laughter and people can’t get enough! Their most famous clip boasted little Madison holding a flashlight. Photo: TikTok/m.tothea.d.i Photo:...
Volunteers at Animal Shelter in Ukraine-Poland Border Risk Lives as They Rescue Pets Stranded in War
While Russia continues to punish Ukraine with its evil rage, many people from the other parts of the world are doing their best to help the Ukrainians including the animals they have been forced to leave behind. Photo: YouTube/CBS News A German group, Winkler Aktiv organization, has made the brave decision to put up a make-shift shelter at the Ukraine-Poland border to rescue pets and other animals that have been caught in the crossfire. But the challenges that the organization faces are just as dangerous and heartbreaking as those of a true...
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...
