Florida Firefighters Adopt Stray Dog And Make Him The Station’s Mascot
The DeLand Fire Department relocated to a new building last month and the most amazing thing happened at the grand opening. As the public toured the new station and enjoyed refreshments, another member of the community, a stray beagle-mix, wandered in to have a look around. Photo: DeLand Fire Department DeLand Community Information Specialist, Ava Hanner, said they eventually caught the dog and turned him over to animal control. She joked with the Fire Chief Todd Allen that they should keep him. And they did – but only after following...
Introducing a new grant opportunity for BIPOC-led organizations
Maddie’s Fund ® invests its resources in a commitment to keeping pets and people together, creating a safety net of care for animals in need and operating within a culture of inclusiveness and humility. We are working towards the day when the animal welfare field more accurately represents the diversity of our country. The BIPOC-Led Operating Support Grant is intended to support the operations of U.S.-based Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)-led government agencies or nonprofit animal welfare or veterinary medicine...
Natural remedies for ear infections in dogs
Conventional medications for ear infections in dogs can cause side effects and lead to resistant pathogens. These natural remedies offer an effective, non-toxic alternative. Ear infections are very common in dogs. In fact, your own canine companion has probably had at least one ear infection at some point. Getting a proper diagnosis as to the cause of the problem is important, after which a range of natural remedies can help to effectively get rid of it. Diagnosing ear infections As with any condition affecting your dog, it is vital to work...
Woman Rescues Abandoned Kitten Who Was So Young, Her Eyes Weren’t Even Open
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 was walking by a barn on our property when I heard a kitten cry. There are many cats in the area, and I figured one of them had a litter of kittens in the barn. I didn’t think much about it until I walked back by the barn and heard the cry, but more frantic. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / IHTAR I climbed into the loft and found one lonely kitten, but I was reluctant to take it. I...
Golden Retriever Missing For 24 Hours Found Trapped In Sinkhole By Another Dog
A missing golden retriever has been reunited with her family thanks to the help of another dog and heroic firefighters. Macy, a senior golden retriever, wandered off and fell into a sinkhole in Marilla Park in Streator, Illinois. Another dog named Wrigley found Macy in the hole while out for a walk and alerted his dad who immediately called for help. Streator firefighters came to the rescue. Screenshot: Facebook/Streator Fire Fighters “This dog had fell into a five-foot hole, who has been missing for about 24 hours, from what I...
A Small Rescue Dog with Terminal Cancer is Given a Chance to Live Life to the Fullest
“Life is too short to be little.” Dale Carnegie, author of How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, did not have a dog in mind when he wrote those meaningful words. But, to the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, letting Teddy experience life to the fullest is just as important as it would be for any other living thing. Staff at the animal shelter found the small dog abandoned in front of their facility in September. Thin and frail, with a big lump on his rear end, the dog was immediately taken to a vet clinic for diagnosis. The...
A Miniature Cow Shares Love and Hope with Elderly People with Memory Problems
A cute, miniature cow is creating a buzz in Oakwood Creative Care in Mesa, Arizona, for cheering and helping elderly people with memory problems. Dolly Star visits the adult day center weekly to bring joy and a unique kind of therapeutic company to its community members who have been diagnosed with neurological disorders like dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and schizophrenia. Photo: YouTube/ABC15 Arizona Their delightful encounters with Dolly are helping these elderly residents to develop new memories and...
Dog Found Near Death On The Side Of The Road Gets Adopted By The Vet Who Saved His Life
Love conquers all… An Uber driver in Kentucky found a dog on the side of the road who was unable to stand and in desperate need of help. The good Samaritan rushed the dog to Kentucky Humane Society where he was named Travolta. The poor dog, estimated to be just a year old, was severely malnourished, covered in infected pressure sores, and had maggots crawling all over his body. He was so weak that he could barely lift his head and it was clear he had been suffering for weeks. DOG FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE AT KHS: Yesterday the Kentucky...
Tail Wagging Ideas for National Random Acts of Kindness Day
February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day – a day to celebrate and encourage random acts of kindness. Whether you want to do something special for your pet at home or take your kindness out into the community, we hope these ideas give you some inspiration. Prepare a special meal for your pet If we had to guess, food is one the best ways to your pet’s heart. A simple way to show your pet some kindness on this day is to put together a special meal for them to enjoy. A fun way to do this is to create a barkuterie board –...
3 reasons dogs look like their people
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