Woman Addicted To Drugs Steals Man’s Dog And He Offers To Pay For Her Rehab
Brayden Morton was heartbroken when his beloved dog was stolen from his home in Cranbrook, B.C. Like many people do these days, he took to Facebook with a sliver of hope that the dog thief would be identified and he could be reunited with his pup named Darla. At the time of Darla’s kidnapping, Brayden had spotted a blue Ford truck pull up behind his house and he was convinced it had to be the person who stole his dog. He shared on Facebook, “A blue older model Ford truck just pulled up behind my house and took Darla. I am offering...
Owners Pay $2,200 To Let Their Dogs Play At An Exclusive Indoor Park
New York City is home to 140 free dog runs, and yet, people are opting to pay $2,200 to let their dogs play at an exclusive indoor park. According to the New York Post, Mariana Lucero chose the hefty price tag over the free options to allow her dog to be part of the exclusive pack of pups that play at the School for the Dogs. Lucero made the decision after taking her mini Australian shepherd, Artie, to a free outdoor dog run and having a bad experience. She shared with the post that there was an unsupervised dog at the park who was bothering...
Dog Comforts Baby Sister By Bringing Her His Favorite Toy
Nick and Hayley Elliott were excited to welcome a baby girl into their lives in early July. They were hoping their Doberman pinscher, Tommy, would also be welcoming and excited of the new baby, though they weren’t sure how he’d react. Tommy had been with the Elliotts for two years and he always demonstrated loyalty and care towards his owners, so they hoped that same loyalty would also be shown to the newest member of the home. They shared with The Dodo that he’d always been good around kids. Nick explained, “He gets...
Dog Gets Surprise Reunion With A Friend She Hasn’t Seen In 10 Months
6-year-old Raven loves people, but there are some people she has a special bond with. Those people include her mom, Kim Carino, other family and friends, and her former trainer. The standard poodle hadn’t seen her old trainer in 10 months, and Carino wasn’t sure the dog would even remember him. She wanted to see if Raven would recognize him without help after all this time, so she arranged a park date to meet up. As dogs continue to prove to us, they’re a lot smarter than we give them credit for. Photo: Wikimedia Commons...
Beloved Central Park Owl Killed In Tragic Accident With Maintenance Vehicle
One of the sounds park-goers heard in Central Park was the distinctive baritone hoot of the Barred Owl. According to National Audubon Society, it sounds like someone saying, “who cooks for you, who cooks for you all?”. While these striking owls are nocturnal, they have been seen hunting and calling during the day. But it was a quiet day in the park on August 6 after a beloved Barred Owl, known as Barry, was killed in the early morning hours. Central Park Conservancy shared the sad news on Twitter. “It’s with a heavy...
Bull Moose Charges At Colorado Hiker Who Got Too Close
Moose are not typically aggressive animals, but can charge at a moment’s notice if provoked. One person experienced this firsthand as they were hiking in Clear Creek County, Colorado. The individual was walking along a trail when they encountered a bull moose grazing by a large tree. Fascinated by the massive animal, the hiker pulled out a phone and started to record the moose. Photo: Pixabay/ Diane Klettke But a few moments later the moose lifted its head and charged. Thankfully, no one was harmed. The hiker hid behind a tree and the...
How Backyard Bird Watchers Can Protect Songbirds From A Mysterious Disease
Backyard bird watching has exploded in popularity over the last few years, in part because a pandemic forced people to find new hobbies from the safety of their own homes. Now, a mysterious health crisis is spreading throughout North American birds, and birdwatchers may be able to take steps to stop it from getting worse. As Southern Living reports, The illness was initially reported in the spring of 2021 in Washington, D.C., where common grackles, blue jays, European starlings, American robins, house sparrows, Carolina wrens,...
Pet theft
Pet theft is a serious problem and the pandemic has made it worse. Luckily, there’s lots you can do to protect your dog or cat from being stolen. While it’s not something we like to think about, pet theft is a growing problem in both the US and Canada. According to the Animal Legal Defense Fund, an estimated two million companion animals are stolen each year in the US alone. And thanks to the pandemic, pet theft is becoming increasingly common. People are adopting and buying dogs and cats in record numbers to help alleviate...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Keeping your foster base strong, getting media attention and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 5 strategies for keeping your foster base strongIt happens everywhere: foster caregivers fall in love with a pet they’re fostering, and some are unable to continue fostering after they adopt. In fact, research shows that nearly half of foster caregivers end up adopting their foster pet at some point. This can be a great thing, since knowing how the pet behaves in one’s home… Learn More Data tells a story: Enter your Shelter...
When Woman Learns Her Coworker Plans to Take Unwanted Dog to Shelter, She Steps In
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! In the 40 years my husband and I have been together, we’ve always had shelter dogs and loved each and every one of them. We were down to just one dog and he was definitely my husband’s. I told him I wanted a dog. He said we’d go to the shelter the coming weekend. Then he had to work. He said we’ll definitely go the following weekend no matter what. DOG. PHOTO:...
