Woman Finds Her Dog Alive After Tornado Destroyed Neighborhood
On December 10, 2021, tornados touched down in Kentucky and resulted in what would be known as “one of the toughest nights in Kentucky history.” The tornados devastated homes and turned the city of Mayfield, Kentucky on its head. People lost their lives during the chaos, and those who survived were faced with the aftermath of the storm. Many returned to their flattened homes to search for missing family members, sentimental personal items, and pets. Photo: PICRYL/The U.S. National Archives While many are mourning what they return...
Young Boy Can’t Stop Hugging Stray Dogs
A young boy in Serbia was caught on camera giving a pair of stray dogs some hugs, and it’s warming the hearts of people around the world. The video was shared on Reddit by u/zperic1 and shows the boy petting two street dogs affectionately. He gets down on his needs to pet the dogs and gives them hugs before turning to leave. However, the boy doesn’t get far before he turns back. It seems he couldn’t leave without giving the pups one more hug! Photo: Reddit/zperic1 Photo: Reddit/zperic1 The sweet video went viral on TikTok,...
Three Dogs Cross The Road In Their Own Unique Way
Much like humans, dogs each have their own unique personalities and traits. Even dogs of the same breed are individuals and no dog two dogs are the same. This becomes evident when watching a video taken of three border collies out on a walk in the Lake District, UK. The three dogs all go to cross the road together, but they each do it in their own way. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog The first dog leaps across the entire road, effortlessly clearing the space and landing on a grassy bank on the other side. The second dog decides not to jump, but...
Disabled Cat Helps Wrap Christmas Presents
Most people who celebrate Christmas have begun gathering presents for the big day. Part of getting presents together includes wrapping them, which can turn into quite an ordeal for some people. It takes time to cut the wrapping to the right size for each gift and top it off with tape and a nice bow or ribbon. If you have cats or small children around trying to be helpers, the task becomes that much more challenging. Cats, in particular, make wrapping presents a challenge. They like to paw at the paper and pounce on the ribbons. Photo:...
Woman Steals Rescue Dog From Shelter’s Fundraising Event
Security footage captured a woman stealing a rescue puppy from a fundraising raising event in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The fundraising event was hosted at the Niche Wine Lounge on December 12th, 2021. Proceeds from the event were going to support the Pawfect Match Rescue and Rehabilitation, a non-profit that saves dogs and puppies from high-kill shelters. Ten rescue dogs, including puppies, were taken to the event to support the fundraiser and to getpeople interested in opening their homes to a rescue dog or puppy. Photo:...
You Could Be Fined Over $1,100 For Walking Your Dog In Certain Areas Of The UK
With winter weather in full swing, it can be tempting to spend all day cuddled up on the couch with a good book. Getting outside and getting fresh air can feel amazing, but it can be hard to muster up the courage to venture out. That is, unless you have a dog. Those with dogs still have to take their pets out for exercise and potty walks, regardless of what the weather brings. While heavy storms might mean shorter walks or even brief potty breaks in the yard, lighter winter weather can be the perfect time to stretch your legs and take your...
Hero Police Dog Uses Her Nose To Help Find Missing Girl
K-9 Izzy is a bloodhound who works for the Connecticut State Police. Now, this brave girl is being lauded for using her nose to find a missing 10-year-old girl. When a 10-year-old girl disappeared in Connecticut, K-9 Izzy and her handler were called in to help. Photo: Facebook/Connecticut State Police – Troop L Litchfield Although only 3 years old, Izzy has already proven her skill at finding missing people and/or suspects. In 2020, officers celebrated the determined pup for successfully tracking 48 people in that year alone. In one...
Polydactyl Kitten Rescued After Being Thrown Out of a Moving Car
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. Submissions were accepted through December 5th. Voting will run from December 6th through December 31st. Three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the stories here! Louie was a throw-away kitten. He and his two sisters were thrown out of a moving car into a blackberry patch. Fortunately, this act was seen by a hospital employee taking a break outside. He called a vet who also worked with the animal...
Cat Hits the Road As Co-Pilot to Her Trucker Mom
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. Submissions were accepted through December 5th. Voting will run from December 6th through December 31st. Three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the stories here! I found Tiny on June 9, 2017. She was starving, filthy, and covered in fleas. I thought she was probably at most 6 months old because she was so small. I picked her up, and my life has never been the same. PHOTO: BRIGITTE LEWIS After...
Two Unrelated Ginger Cats Get Adopted Together, Become Best Feline Friends
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. Submissions were accepted through December 5th. Voting will run from December 6th through December 31st. Three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the stories here! It was May 2014 and our family was poorer for having lost 18-year-old Howard just a month earlier and 16-year-old Kipling the previous year. It was far too soon to adopt another cat. However, my friend Susan was volunteering for a shelter...
