Texas Governor Leaves Animal Lives In Jeopardy By Vetoing Safe Outdoor Dogs Act
Within a single week, at least two dogs have died from heat distress in the Houston area. According to the Houston SPCA, in both cases the dogs were left outside in high temperatures with no access to water, food or shelter. Under Senate Bill 474, the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, the owners of these dogs would have been charged with misdemeanors, potentially facing steep fines. By vetoing the act, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ensured that many more dogs may face the same fate this year. Source: Twitter/Houston SPCA As KHOU reports,...
Cat Abandoned in the Woods Finally Rescued After Weeks of Effort
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! One day in early April, my neighbor and I were riding our recumbent trikes on one of our favorite ride routes. As we approached the top of a rise on an unpopulated road through woods and farm fields several miles from home, we spotted two long-haired orange/white cats in the grass alongside the road. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY/RITAE As we approached, we could tell by their demeanor that they...
Lenny Kravitz Mourns Death Of Beloved Dog, Leroy Brown
Lenny Kravitz is heartbroken. On Monday, he shared with his friends and fans on Instagram that his beloved 11-year-old dog, Leroy Brown, had passed away. The rockstar referred to his longtime friend as a “true Bahamian Potcake,” which is a distinct breed of feral street dog in the Bahamas, according to Dogster. They are said to be intelligent and loyal dogs who form intense bonds with their humans. Leroy Brown was this and so much more. The rescued dog “circled the globe” with Kravitz and his canine sibling, Jojo, who...
Stray Dog Rescued From Canal By Kind Firefighter
Firefighters must be prepared to handle any type of situation when they are called in to lend a helping hand. It doesn’t matter if it is somebody stuck in a burning building or a duck that has fallen into a storm drain, they are there to lend a helping hand. This recently came to light when the Lebanon Fire District was given a call about a dog that seemed to be stranded. According to a post by the fire department on Facebook, the people who called them thought that the dog was stranded on a piling support at a railway trestle in a...
Rescue Dog Has Six Pounds Of Matted Fur Removed
Our hearts really go out to dogs when they are struggling. It doesn’t matter if they are at a local shelter or if we see them wandering the streets, we want to do all we can to help them. Perhaps that is why our hearts were touched by the story of Simon, a Shih Tzu that was wandering around the streets of Kansas City, Missouri. Simon is almost 11 years old and he was found in a very difficult condition. His fur was matted, but it was more than just having a problem that you would run a comb through. Photo: TikTok/kcpetproject Photo:...
Dog Rescued From Busy Highway
People who rescue animals are quite patient people, especially since many rescues take time. For one group from Stray Rescue of St. Louis, it was a very alarming experience when they went to rescue a stray dog from a freeway. The group watched in horror as the dog ran across the highway, sticking to the side of the wall. Photo: Facebook/Stray Rescue of St. Louis Donna, who was the one driving the truck, was trying to get close enough to hop out and grab the stray. However, when the group saw their opportunity, they stopped, only to watch as...
Horses Terrified Of A Small Bunny Refuse To Keep Walking
Horses are such large and majestic creatures that it’s hard to imagine anything scaring them. However, they can actually be quite skittish and can get easily spooked by the silliest of things. It turns out that one tiny little bunny was enough to keep two hungry horses from enjoying their evening dinner – and the resulting footage was pure gold. The hilarious video was captured by the horses’ owner, Samantha May. She’s standing at the end of a trail, calling for her two horses, Pie and Domino. The two horses were about...
German Shepherd Cares For Orphaned Fawns
We’ve brought you stories of Sarge before. The big-hearted and gentle German Shepherd was known for bringing so much comfort and care to orphaned fawns rescued by his owner. Because of his sweet nature and patient disposition, Sarge was able to help his owner care for countless injured and orphaned fawns throughout the years. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog It was like he was called to be a foster dad to these little animals, and every time that Sarge took on a new fawn, he would treat it exactly like his own puppy. Article continues below Our...
Woman Creates Beautiful Memorials For Wild Animals She Finds On The Side Of The Road
Death can be a very touchy subject for people. No one really likes to think about it as it just emphasizes our own mortality. However, as much as some of us might be scared by the concept of death, it is a normal part of life. It is all cyclical and no one is exempt from it – not even animals. Now, when it comes to death, we humans like to do something to memorialize the person who has passed on. Many of us who have pets of our own tend to do the same to show our respects for our furry friends. Photo: flickr/Phil But what about those...
How To Avoid Cat Collar Injuries
Cat collars are great for making sure that your cat can be easily identified if they get lost. Of course, microchipping your pet is the best way to ensure that your pet stays safe and identifiable, but the collar helps give a visual ID to your pet as it contains their name and a contact phone number. Cat collars can also be fun to personalize, as you have so many different colors and patterns to choose from, you can easily find something that aligns with your cat’s personality. Photo: flickr/Kerri Lee Smith Some collars can even have...
