America’s Animal Shelters are in Crisis. 6 Things You Need to Know
Just before Christmas, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter in Texas announced they would be forced to reduce services and stop the non-emergency intake of pets through December 31. The reason? A new wave of COVID infections led to severe understaffing. There are simply not enough people to take in and care for the pets in the shelter. On top of this crisis, the shelter has been at or above capacity for months, due to sluggish adoption numbers and more pets coming into the shelter—both impacts of the pandemic. A...
Detroit Police Officers Rescue Malnourished Dog and Her Puppies From Abandoned Home
On the evening of December 26, the Detroit Police Department received a report of a “vicious dog” and went to investigate. But what they found was a malnourished pit bull who had recently given birth. Detroit Police officers, H. Kourani and G. Rogers, spotted the dog outside an abandoned home and slowly approached her. Posted by Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue on Sunday, December 26, 2021 They managed to earn her trust by feeding her tasty treats, which she quickly devoured. Once they established that they were there to help they...
Ensuring Safe Placement vs. Placing Barriers In Adoption
Have you ever rehomed or surrendered a pet? That is a question many members within an animal welfare organization will know too well. And recently we met a family that faced difficulties adopting a pet because they entered ‘YES’ as the answer to that question, without the organizations inquiring on ‘WHY’ they had to make that decision with a former pet. Well, technically there were TWO organizations that asked why they had to rehome a former pet, however the first organization that asked continued to deny the family...
Dogs Rescued From Different Situations Become BFFS In The Shelter
When two dogs from two different situations were brought together with the help of a rescue, they immediately hit things off and became good friends. It all started when Hope For Paws heard about a dog, Chester, who’d been living on the streets for at least a month. Rescuers JoAnn Wiltz and Alex Babcock immediately headed to the Southern California home that’d called them, and they were greeted by the friendly puppy! The person who’d called them said that they’d tried to take Chester in, but their other dogs...
Horse Takes Herself On Walks Through Town Every Day After Owner Passes
For 15 years, a white Arabian horse named Jenny has been taking herself for long walks through town. The mare used to enjoy the walks with her owner, Werner Weischedel, but now she walks alone. According to a post by Keith Anderson, Weischedel became unable to ride Jenny around 15 years ago but the mare didn’t want to stop her daily walks through Frankfurt, Germany. Instead of keeping her contained in a stable, Weischedel allowed Jenny to go out through the gate – and the horse walked herself along their usual route and came back...
Last Surviving Dog Rescued From Michael Vick’s Dogfighting Ring In 2007 Dies
At less than a year old, Frodo the pit bull faced a bleak future. He was one of nearly 70 dogs that were crammed into the “Bad Newz Kennels,” an illegal dogfighting ring in Virginia run by NFL superstar Michael Vick. There, dogs were forced to attack, repeatedly injuring and traumatizing each other until a federal investigation was able to not only stop the ring in its tracks but also lead to convictions against Vick and his co-defendants. Photo: Pixabay/Ria Now, nearly 15 years after that infamous bust in 2007, Frodo has passed...
Watch These Cats That Love To Stick Their Faces In Humidifier Mist
Kittens love exploring the world around them and, in spite of the popular saying, that curiosity can be a good thing! Something the internet has noticed recently is how much their cats love messing around with humidifiers — there’s something about the plume of water vapor that they find incredibly interesting. Their reactions are, of course, adorable. Photo: Max Pixel Why do cats love it so much? For one, it seems like they know just how good it is for them! “Because cats groom themselves specifically to cool their bodies, a...
“Pigcasso” Sparks Conversation On Art, Farming, And Climate Change With Unusual Paintings
Art, as they say, is subjective — its beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and so is its meaning! While a painting’s color or composition may catch collectors’ attention, so can its context. In the case of Pigcasso and her vibrant, strange landscapes, it looks like a case of all three! Photo: Pixabay/Yair Ventura Filho Based in Franschhoek, South Africa, Pigcasso was destined for the slaughterhouse before she was discovered by artist and activist Joanne Lefson. Lefson runs Farm Sanctuary SA, which is home to a variety of...
Is It Too Cold To Leave Your Dog Outside This Winter?
As winter temperatures descend upon us, we may find ourselves asking how our canine companions can cope with the cold. Of course, winter looks different all over the world — so, let’s look at some things to consider when bundling up your pup. Your Dog’s Behavior Does your dog seem anxious outside during cold weather? Watch for shivering and if your dog is reluctant to leave warmer areas. Similar to hot pavement, your dog may lift their paws up to avoid prolonged contact with a cold surface as well. Consider getting them...
Dog’s Owner Never Returned From The Hospital And Lives On The Streets
Hope For Paws is no stranger to helping abandoned pups, strays, and other dogs off the street. But when they received a call to help an injured dog at an apartment complex, they found an unexpectedly sad situation. A neighbor informed them that “the dog’s owner left for cancer treatment two months prior and sadly never returned.” Right then, they knew they needed to rescue this dog and find him a new forever home, to make up for the tragic loss that he had experienced but could never understand. PHOTO: YOUTUBE / HOPE FOR...
