To find adopters and fosters for pets who are more difficult to place, start with your language
The language we use is important because it is the lens through which potential adopters see the pets in our care. In an effort to keep communications brief, we may use as few words as possible when describing pets, but everything these subtle changes communicate to the wider world may not be obvious to us. Could something as simple as one or two words be hindering our fostering and adoption efforts? Think of the term “behavior dog.” What does it imply? When you hear it, what are your...
Shelter Cat and Guinea Pig Best Friend Get Adopted Into Perfect Home Together
Friendships can blossom in the most unlikely places. Just look at Angel and Halo, a shelter cat and a guinea pig with an unusual bond. Angel and Halo’s friendship is especially rare because cats and guinea pigs don’t usually get along. But despite the odds, Angel and Halo have become best friends who can always count on each other. This means comforting each other when times get tough, which is what the bonded pair did after their owner surrendered them to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control, a North Carolina animal...
Coyote Grabs Dog By The Neck, Owner Runs Inside To Get Her ‘Secret Weapon’
Kerri and Larry Ruiz let their Chihuahua, Chico, outside to use the bathroom in the backyard of their Chatsworth, California home. It was just like any other night, until they heard shrieking coming from outside. Larry ran outside and realized that a coyote had managed to jump their fence and grab ahold of their beloved Chico. He yelled out while Kerri ran outside to see what was the matter. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition “A coyote, it took Chico!” Larry exclaimed, while the couple frantically ran around the yard trying to locate...
Hospice Arranges For Terminally Ill Woman’s Dogs And Horse To Visit So She Can Say Goodbye
A terminally ill woman longed to see her best friends one last time – and her wish was granted. Jan Holman has been apart from her beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Monty and Rowley, and horse named Bob for over a month. After spending weeks in a local hospital, she was transferred to The Hospice of the Good Shepherd and received an amazing surprise. Article continues below Our Featured Programs See how we’re making a difference for People, Pets, and the Planet and how you can get involved! The caring staff arranged for all...
Learn How To Create A Jack-O’-Lantern Of Your Pet
Fall is officially here, which means it is time to start carving pumpkins! While many people still choose to carve the iconic jack-o’-lantern face, others find inspiration from their pets. But are you unsure where to start? Photo: Pixabay/Bany_MM No worries, we have compiled some impressive pumpkin works of art to inspire you. But first, let’s make sure you have everything you will need to carve a pumpkin. Supplies & Prep Photo: Pixabay/Alexas_Fotos Article continues below Our Featured Programs See how we’re making a...
Locals Spot Beached Whale, Spend Hours Getting Him Back To Sea
A seven-ton, 28-foot-long humpback whale found himself beached along the coast of La Lucila del Mar, a small town in Argentina. Luckily, a group of more than 30 people, including locals, Civil Defense members, firefighters, marine conservationists, beach lifeguards, and coast guard officers, were able to save the whale before it was too late. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Initially, the group tried to work together to push the whale back out to sea, but the whale proved to be way too heavy for them and their attempt was unsuccessful. What...
30 Lions Euthanized After Owner Refused To Help When Fire Ravaged Enclosure
This story contains graphic images that may be disturbing to some readers; reader discretion is advised. Thirty lions have been euthanized after they were found starving and left for dead at a captive-bred lion farm. A wildfire ravaged the farm and severely burned the lions, in what the Bloemfontein SPCA says is one of the worst animal cruelty cases to ever happen in their careers. After the wildfires swept through parts of South Africa, the Bloemfontein SPCA hit the ground running, helping farmers who had animals that were injured. The SPCA...
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...
