Woman Couldn’t Provide Vet Records To Fly With Dog So She Abandoned Him At Ticket Counter
A severely neglected dog who was abandoned at an airport has received a massive makeover and a new home just in time for the holidays. The Shih tzu mix, now named Bama, was abandoned at the American Airlines ticket counter at Tampa International Airport after his owner couldn’t provide vet records to fly with the pup. Photo: YouTube/Fox 13 Tampa Bay Airport police contacted Corinn Smith with VIP Rescue, who agreed to take the dog in. The poor dog was so matted, so the first thing Smith did was take him to the groomers for a much-needed...
Three-Legged Dog Learns to Swim, Goes on to Win Dock Diving Titles
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! Meet Milly P Hope. Milly P Hope was found by a good Samaritan on a cold, wet, busy highway in Lubbock, Texas. Milly was dragging herself down the road in the freezing rain, unable to use her rear legs. She was badly injured and in danger...
After Paying $400 In Vet Bills, Man Discovers Rescue Dog Faked Injury Just To Make Him Feel Better
Russell Jones was having a rough day. The English man was already walking around on crutches after breaking his leg. Now his beloved rescue dog Billy had started limping as well. Russell didn’t know how Billy got injured, but clearly, something was wrong. Now whenever the pair went for a walk, the lurcher (aka greyhound/terrier mix) affected a dramatic limp down the street. Photo: Pixabay So, Russell gathered his crutches and took Billy to the vet to diagnose the problem. The vet dutifully ran x-rays and other tests, which revealed a...
Animal Shelter Puts Spin On Elf On The Shelf To Help Dogs Find Forever Homes
Over a million dogs and cats are homeless in the UK, so animal rescues are turning to new ideas to attract potential adopters. Carla Lane Animals in Need located in Melling, Liverpool, has put a spin on the Elf on the Shelf idea to help homeless dogs get adopted. But instead of an elf they are using the popular plush toy Kevin The Carrot. KEVIN IN THE KENNEL 🥕 🐶 DAY 5!Who’s kennel is Kevin in today???🖤 HAMISH 🖤Handsome Hamish is still looking for his… Posted by Carla Lane Animals in Need Liverpool...
Agency Warns Of “Skyrocketing” Number Of Online Pet Scams Targeting Holiday Shoppers
We never advocate buying a puppy or dog (unless someone needs a specially-trained service pet), but here’s one more reason to adopt, not shop. According to the Better Business Bureau, the agency has detected an alarming spike in online pet scams, which are “skyrocketing” during the pandemic. This disturbing trend led the agency to issue an urgent press release warning people to exercise extreme caution if shopping for pets online. “People currently shopping for pets online are very likely to encounter a scam listing in...
New York Firefighters Rescue Dog Trapped In Frozen Pond
A border collie named Tux found himself in a dangerous situation after he wandered onto a frozen pond in upstate New York. The dog’s hind legs fell through the thin ice, trapping him in the freezing water. Frewsburg Fire Company rushed to save the dog after receiving the early morning call. Photo: Facebook/Chautauqua County Sheriff “At 7:47 am we were dispatched to a report of a dog that had partially fallen through the ice on a pond,” posted the fire department. Firefighters suited up in protective gear before entering the...
DIY Holiday Fundraising
This holiday season, I wanted to do something meaningful for my dogs. Sure, they seem to always love their presents, but how many Hanukkah sweaters are really appropriate for California weather? With a creative idea and a wide social media outreach, you can make a significant impact on the lives of our furry friends — many who don’t have a family to give them unnecessary sweaters. First, choose a charity or shelter to support and confirm your plans, making sure the organization is on board. Then it’s time to get the creative...
What We Don’t Know About The Binturong Could Lead To It’s Extinction
In the dwindling forests of the Philippines lives a fuzzy creature with a squat body, a prehensile tail and long, white whiskers. The Binturong is a curious animal, its anal gland secretions smell like buttered popcorn. The binturong, also known as a bearcat, typically lives in areas between northeast India and the Philippines, but its habitat is being greatly threatened by habitat loss due to logging and agribusiness, especially the oil palm industry, Mongabay reports. It is also hunted for bushmeat, traditional medicine and the pet trade. A...
Adorable Cat Demands That the Kitchen Cabinets Be Open Every Night
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! “8 pm, time to open the portals,” I say every night. “Brrmmphh,” answers Honeybelle. No, it’s not a rehearsal for a sci-fi film. It’s just an ordinary evening at my house with an adorable torbie cat...
Four-Pound Cat with Dwarfism Wins Hearts with His Unique Spirit
The following is a guest story for The Animal Rescue Site by Reddit user u/apolo420. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! Ozzy came to us in August of 2020. He was brought in by a kind couple who found him all alone while they were house hunting. They knew they couldn’t just leave him there. PHOTO: U/APOLO420 He had a number of issues like conjunctivitis and parasites of all kinds. Once things cleared up, we realized he was special! Our sweet Ozzy bear has a form of dwarfism...
