Neighborhood Stray Cat Taken to Animal Control, Saved from Euthanization by Concerned Neighbor
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 arrived in the neighborhood because the neighbor’s cat was in heat. Six months later, he was still here, despite the fact I was not feeding him and was actively discouraging him from staying. The final straw was when he was on my feet in the morning, having figured out how to work the kitty door. “To animal control with you,” I firmly told myself, and easily captured...
Tori Spelling Heartbroken Over Death Of Senior Dog She Rescued From Woolsey Wildfire
Tori Spelling and her family are heartbroken after saying goodbye to their beloved dog, Arthur Bear Reynolds. In 2018, the family welcomed Arthur, who was already a senior dog, into their home after he was found abandoned in the Woolsey fire in California. The sweet boy was loved by all but formed a special bond with the 90210 actress. She took to Instagram to share the devastating news of his passing and post a heartfelt tribute. The post opens with, “It breaks my heart 💔 that we had to say goodbye to Arthur Bear...
Here’s How North American Hummingbirds Lose Habitat With Each Passing Summer
Nearly 10% of hummingbirds worldwide are threatened with extinction, with the most endangered eight facing extinction in less than 10 years, the Hummingbird Society reports. The hummingbirds of North America could soon follow if action is not taken soon. According to Audubon’s Birds and Climate Change Report, released in September 2014, nearly half of all North American birds could be at risk thanks to climate change, and species of hummingbirds are among them. The southern ranges of the Black-chinned Hummingbird, Calliope...
Video Of Hermit Crab “House Swap” Off Texas Coast Is Going Viral
People love to walk along the shore and pick up seashells. But did you know that abandoned shells are also homes to hermit crabs? Hermit crabs are fascinating creatures who regularly perform “house swaps”. As a hermit grab grows, they need to find a larger shell to call home. Photo: Pixabay/Anne_Schmidt But just like the U.S. housing market, the perfect-sized shells are in short supply. A hermit crab house swap was captured on video off the Texas gulf coast and shared by Mustang Island State Park. The caption summed it up...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Our latest Candid Conversation, eviction crisis and more
Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Learn more about open adoptions with these Maddie’s University coursesWith the Open Arms Challenge starting in November, we wanted to give you a little head start. We’ve put together two brand new courses on Maddie’s® University — Dog Adoptions: Eliminating Roadblocks to Positive Outcomes and Open Cat Adoptions: Keep Them Moving, Get Them Home. We suggest taking them both, even… Learn More Register...
Bean, An ‘Ugly’ Cat That No One Wanted, Finds Her Forever Home
Francisca Franken was browsing her local animal shelter’s listings one night when she stumbled across a striking photo of a cat — a cat so interesting, that she immediately knew she needed to adopt her! “So,” she later wrote on Instagram, “I sent the fastest email EVER to them and got a call back the next day.” Franken was worried that when she picked up, she would hear the bittersweet news that Bean, as the cat came to be named, had already been adopted. Photo: Wikimedia Commons After all, with her...
Parents Prepare For Gender Reveal And Mischievous Dog Spoils The Entire Thing
Gender reveals have become a new norm in the US, and parents use “fun” or creative ways to share the news of their new baby’s gender. For Marie del Rosaria and Jasa Grant, they wanted to do their gender reveal involving their first child – their beloved dog, Doobie! They planned to fill a giant, black balloon with blue or pink confetti and have Doobie jump up and pop it to reveal the color (and thus, the gender). However, things didn’t exactly go as planned. Photo: Wikimedia Commons In a video captured of the...
Woman Starts Sanctuary For Special Needs Cats To Give Them A Second Chance At Life
The world is full of stray cats, and life on the streets is rough. For stray or abandoned cats who are terminally ill, disabled, seniors, or have other special needs, things can be even more challenging, and even hopeless at times. Michele Hoffman is someone who has seen first-hand the hardships that cats with special needs face. Ever since the young age of six, Michele has been rescuing animals in need, thanks to the help of her mother. After fostering cats and working with animal rescues for quite some time, Michele started to notice a...
Golden Retriever Sits In The Same Spot To Watch The Sunset Every Evening
A sweet golden retriever has an evening routine that’s captured the hearts of people around the world. Katelyn Nassar shared a video of her dog’s routine, explaining that he sits in the same spot every night and watches the sunset. How precious! Photo: Max Pixel In the video, you can see her golden retriever sitting alone at the end of the patio. The dog is peacefully gazing into the distance as the sun goes down. Article continues below Our Featured Programs See how we’re making a difference for People, Pets, and the Planet...
Tiny Kitten Found On The Side Of The Road Jumps Into Cyclist’s Arms And Refuses To Let Go
They say that cats choose their humans, not the other way around, and we see this play out over and over again. If you’re familiar with cats, you probably know what I’m talking about. Sometimes they choose you, and sometimes they don’t – even if you’re the one giving them food, water, and a place to call home. Around a year ago, a cyclist had a little kitten unexpectedly choose her as her new family. It happened when a couple, Celine (@tartemadame) and Daniel (@cycling.dan), were cycling through the countryside...
