Dog Rescued From Fighting Ring Gets To Run And Play For The First Time
Dogfighting wasn’t outlawed in the US until 1976 and it continued long after the laws went into place. While numbers of dogfighting rings have dropped with the ban, it’s still a reality that many dogs face to this day. In Gaston County, North Carolina, the Humane Society was called to respond to an alleged dogfighting ring involving several dogs. When they arrived on the scene, they found dogs in horrific conditions, suffering from injuries “typically seen in dogfighting cases.” Photo: Wikimedia Commons As they...
Woman Feeds Hungry Stray Puppies In Ukraine When No One Else Will
Around the world, stray dogs are a problem. Dogs need shelter, food, veterinary care, and companionship to thrive, but there are many that spend their lives on the streets. In some areas, like the US, street dogs are taken into shelters. Many are euthanized, but the dogs that survive and find home placements often go on to live amazing lives. Other areas, like Ukraine, have dog shelters but they’re too crowded. Shelters turn thousands of dogs away, creating a huge problem for the country – a massive overpopulation of stray dogs....
Owner Tries To Work Under The Car But The Dog Has Other Plans
Dogs often want love and attention from their owners and they’ll take every opportunity that arises to get it. If you’ve ever tried to exercise with a dog around, you know how it goes. You lay down on a matt to do some stretching or crunches and the dog runs over for kisses, making it nearly impossible to accomplish anything. We can’t really be mad at them for it, it’s actually quite adorable (even if it feels a little pesky in the moment). Of course, every dog is different and some take a hint better than others. Some...
Dog Goes to Neighbor’s House Every Single Day Until His Owner Agrees to Let Him Stay There
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! He wasn’t even 3 months old the first time he showed up, exhausted, hungry and thirsty resting under brush next to our house. When we finally coaxed him out, we also learned he was completely flea and tick ridden and without any ID. We live a bit in the countryside and it’s not unusual that hunters leave their dogs to roam, which is what we thought had happened to him, only...
Months After Saving Elderly Woman From Fire, Hero Cop Rescues Dog From Frozen Lake
In 2021, Officer Jon Smith saved an elderly woman’s life by rushing into a burning house to rescue her from the flames. Now the brave officer is being applauded again for risking his life to save a dog trapped in a frozen lake. “Well folks he’s done it again,” the Lewiston Police Department wrote on Facebook. “After just receiving a department award for pulling a woman from a burning house, this time it was a 4-legged friend.” Photo: Facebook/Lewistown Police Department The post included bodycam footage of...
Can Dogs Tell Time?
Dogs know when it is time to eat and start begging at the same time every day, like clockwork. But is it due to habit and routine or do they really know how to tell time? It seems dogs also know when we will be returning home. Photo: Unsplash/Baptist Standaert Have you noticed that your dog greets you with a wagging tail and sloppy kisses every time you come home? Do they just love us so much that they wait by the door for us to return, or do they know what time we usually come home? These are things dog owners have been wondering about for a...
After Saving A Baby Bobcat’s Life, Hero Shelter Cat Rewarded With His Own Home
An orange and white cat named Smuckers wound up in the shelter after his owner died. But this heartbreaking twist came with a silver lining. When a baby bobcat fell ill, the four-year-old shelter cat stepped up to save her life. The heartwarming saga began when a baby bobcat was brought to a wildlife hospital in New Brunswick, Canada. “The cat was clearly not well,” one of the hospital veterinarians, Dr. Nicole Jewett, told Canada’s Global News. Here is our bobcat receiving her blood transfusion. The transfusion was...
Labrador Brings Her Blankie Wherever She Goes
Toddlers are often seen carrying around a blankie for comfort but usually give it up around the age of three. However, the same cannot be said for a sweet Labrador retriever who carries her blankie everywhere she goes. The 3-year-old lab named Winnie lives in Canada with her family and has multiple blankies. They go everywhere with her, including in the pool and outside in the snow. Thank goodness she has extras, so when one is in the wash or left outdoors, she always has one to carry around. Just like all well-loved blankies, Winnie’s...
Mineral deficiencies and chronic illness in dogs
Mineral deficiencies are some of the most easily preventable underlying causes of chronic illness in dogs. Here’s how ancient minerals can bridge the gap. After years of study, Dr. Linus Pauling (who won the Nobel Prize twice) concluded that you can trace every sickness, every disease, and every ailment to a mineral deficiency. The same conclusion can be extended to include our dogs as well as humans. For example, skin disease that is often mistaken for allergies can arise from a lack of minerals. Low immunity (chronic infections) or...
7 Ways to Keep Walks Peaceful
Walking a dog is one of life’s pleasures and while my dogs and I look forward to our daily excursions, I am well aware that many people don’t feel the same. I have worked with countless dogs over the years who pull on the leash, bark at people, lunge at other dogs and generally make walking a chaotic and unpleasant experience. But with a bit of work and a whole lot of understanding, walks can become enjoyable again for both ends of the leash. Here are some ways to make walking your dog a walk in the park. Stop the pull The No. 1...
