Woman Abused Animals, Used Her ‘Rescue’ As A Front To Sell Drugs
An Animal “rescuer” is now facing multiply felony charges, animal cruelty, and use of a nonprofit organization as a front for selling drugs. 59-year-old Ruth Rupprecht, owner of Save A Furry Friend Animal Rescue, Inc. (SAFFARI) was being investigated since May 2021, after a puppy died a few days after someone had adopted it from her rescue. Photo: Facebook/Flagler County Sheriff’s Office When the adopter contacted her and told her the puppy was sick, Rupprecht sent them a bottled prescription. Rupprecht told police that she...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Inclusive and equitable resources, harassment survey and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Resources to make your organization more inclusive and equitableBefore you know it, the Open Arms Challenge will be off and running. (The Huddles start today!) The Open Arms Challenge is all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive practices. Even if you’re not participating (registration has closed), you can still benefit from these resources. These two self-paced courses on Maddie’s University® will… Learn More...
Beloved Senior Dog Cheers On Boston Marathon Runners After Nearly Missing Race Amid Health Scare
Spencer, a 12-year-old therapy dog from Massachusetts, knows all about the importance of being a good sidekick. That’s why the Golden Retriever shows up every year –rain for shine — to cheer for runners during the Boston marathon, whose 26.2 mile route feels less intimidating when there’s an adorable dog rooting for you from the sidelines. Spencer’s cheering commitments have also earned him a measure of viral fame, according to CBS Boston. In 2018, the dog went viral for inspiring runners by carrying a...
What is feline hyperesthesia?
Also called rippling skin syndrome, feline hyperesthesia is an unusual condition that affects cats. If you have a cat at home, you’re sharing your life with a very distinctive little creature. From their physiology, to their nutritional requirements, to their astonishing physical flexibility, felines are unique among mammal species. Another very unusual thing about cats is their tendency to develop a rather strange disorder called hyperesthesia, which means abnormally increased sensitivity of the skin. This condition is sometimes also...
Forget Boxes. This Cat Prefers The Baby’s Bouncer Seat
Most cats love boxes, but there’s one orange tabby, Kermit, who just can’t get enough of his diapered sibling’s bouncer seat. Kermit’s owner, Misty Cook, posted a video of her pet’s unusual hideaway on TikTok, where the quirky feline quickly went viral. Photo: Pixabay “He’s usually more graceful but yes, he puts himself in the baby toy,” Cook captioned her video, which, according to PEOPLE, has already accumulated more than 4.5 million views. In the video, Kermit briefly struggles to climb into...
Police Therapy Puppy Helps Save Distraught Teen From Jumping Off Roof
Charlie is only six months old, but this therapy puppy already has a big job to do. The golden doodle is the latest addition to the Albany Police Department’s Therapy Dog Program, which also includes therapy dogs Maxie and Finn. Charlie may be the newest therapy dog on the squad, but the puppy has already proven his mettle by helping save a distraught teenager threatening to jump off the roof. Photo: Facebook/Albany Police Department When Charlie’s human partner, Officer Joel Caldwell, was called in to rescue the 14-year-old girl,...
Woman Rescues Abandoned Pit Bull From Railroad Tracks Just In Time
Nina Love is our hero. She rescues dogs that are abandoned on the streets of Philadelphia and gives them the second chance they all deserve. But a recent rescue almost ended in tragedy. Love heard about a pit bull abandoned in a park near active railroad tracks and knew she needed to act fast. She rushed to the area and spotted the grey and white dog on the tracks. She risked her own life to save the dog. “I knew the train was coming soon because it passed right before she ran onto them, and trains run every 10 to 15 minutes,”...
Goose Taps On Animal Hospital’s Door, Comes To Comfort Injured Mate
Arnold the Canada goose is well-known around the New England Wildlife Centers in Massachusetts. He lives on a pond near their facility and has been with his mate for years. When staff noticed Arnold was limping and falling over, they brought him in for an exam and learned that he had two open fractures on his foot. While they don’t know for sure how this happened, they believe a Snapping turtle or other predator attacked him while he was swimming. Photo: Facebook/New England Wildlife Centers They knew if they wanted to save his foot,...
Alligator Shows Up On Doorstep, Brave Dad Takes Matters Into His Own Hands
When Eugene Bozzi of Mount Dora, Florida, saw a giant alligator at his neighbor’s door step, his first thought was to protect his seven daughters and the neighborhood kids who were playing outside. The 26-year-old Army veteran thought it was a baby gator at first, but as he got closer, he realized just how big it was. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition But that didn’t stop him from trapping the gator before it could harm anyone. A brave Bozzi quickly grabs a nearby recycling trash can and approaches the alligator. The gator slowly...
21 Malnourished Dogs And Puppies Rescued From “Terrible Conditions” In NYC Apartment
NYPD’s Animal Cruelty Investigation Squad entered a Brooklyn apartment with a warrant after receiving multiple calls about possible animal abuse. They were disturbed by what they saw and smelled. Large dogs were crammed together in small crates with no food or water. One dog was found chained to the radiator and another chained to the dishwasher, reports News 4. The floor was covered in urine and feces and the apartment was full of flies. Dogs and puppies were living in squalor for who knows how long, and all were malnourished. The...
