Dad Tells Golden Retriever That He’s Going To Be A Big Brother
Baby announcements have grown in popularity, and many people have added their own twist to the announcement. For some people, they announce the coming of their first child, and others use the announcement to tell an only child that they’re getting a sibling. One of the best parts of the announcements are the reactions of those finding out the news for the first time. While these announcements are most popular amongst humans, they’ve also made their way into the pet world. One lucky golden retriever got the announcement that he was...
Stray Puppy Full Of Bullets And Hit By A Car Gets A New Chance At Life
It’d be nice if all of the animals in the world had loving homes to return to or their own place in nature. However, that’s far from reality. Irresponsible pet owners and breeders have resulted in numerous stray dogs that roam the streets, and often, their quality of life isn’t great. Beyond their struggles of finding food and shelter, many have to survive the cruelty of humans who are out to get them. For one poor stray named Peggy, she’d run into the worst of luck. Not only had someone shot her repeatedly with a...
How To Socialize Feral Kittens So They’re Ready For A New Home
Every year, more feral kittens are born into the world, and sometimes, they don’t have the best quality of life. Rescuers and kind-hearted people might try to capture the kittens and offer them a new home, but coming from a feral background can mean they don’t adjust well to life with humans. Anyone whose been around feral cats and kittens knows just how feisty and “mean” they can be. Sadly, the rescued kittens who don’t get used to humans often grow into cats who are skittish and deemed unadoptable, resulting in...
There’s A Giant 3D Cat On The Outside Of A Building In Japan
A cat in Japan is capturing the attention of people passing by, and it’s not for the reason you might think. The giant feline, who is the size of a large yacht, sits on the upper corner of a tall building and watches over the drivers and people in Tokyo. While adorable, it’s not a real cat, but rather, a 3D digital LED cat projected onto a billboard. Photo: TikTok/nowthis The giant feline, nicknamed “Shinjuku east exit cat,” sits near a subway station and has won the hearts of several people, and even made quite a...
How Goats Play an Important Role in Wildfire Prevention
With drought impacting 90% of the western United States and about 50% experiencing the most extreme levels, officials are expecting a pretty rough fire season. There have already been several significant blazes. Personnel are as ready as they can be, with the typical equipment at hand. One species is also helping by lending a hand – or hoof – to the effort. Many communities have taken to using goats to help minimize the impacts of fire. Their grazing has proven to be a helpful tool in reducing the number of highly-flammable plants...
Over 800 Manatees Have Died In Florida Over The Past 6 Months, Shattering All Records
Florida manatees are dying at an alarming rate. The previous deadliest year for manatees occurred in 2013 when 830 manatees died due to a toxic algae bloom. Sadly, that record has been shattered in just six months. 841 manatees have died along the Atlantic coast of Florida between January 1 and July 2 of this year. Photo: Pixabay Dozens more have been injured but survived thanks to local rescue groups. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced the manatee deaths have been declared an Unusual Mortality Event, which...
After Being Shot By An Angry Farmer, Dog’s Collar Saves Her Life
There are lots of good reasons why dogs should wear collars. Collars help keep dogs safe on walks. They carry dog tags and ID. Some collars carry reflective strips and GPS trackers. But one Utah dog, Coconut, has found a new and novel use for her collar. After being repeatedly shot at by an angry farmer, this lucky dog’s collar saved her life. Photo: Pixabay According to KSL-TV, Coconut’s brush with death began innocently enough when the mischievous dog and her canine brother, Axel, dug a hole under the family fence. The pair were...
Emaciated Rescue Dog Who Pulled Global Heartstrings Has Passed Away
Shelter workers at Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control aren’t strangers to animal neglect and abuse. But they were still deeply affected by the heartbreaking story of “Skinny Dog,” a young Beagle or Brittney mix dumped behind a former Target in Fort Wayne, Indiana. By the time rescuers found him, the starving dog was so weak and emaciated he couldn’t even walk. Photo: YouTube/Fort Wayne’s NBC Veterinarians raced to give the dog emergency care, and — for a while — the pup responded well to treatment....
Boy Cat Names: Ideas for Naming a Male Cat
Getting a new kitty can be exciting, but pet parents often find it hard to name a cat, especially a male cat. You want to choose the right name that fits your cat’s personality and you want to make sure the name will fit your kitty as they grow into an adult cat. Whether you decide on a playful name, an old time name or a strong name, whatever it may be make sure it’s perfect for your kitty. Photo: Adobe Stock/RedcupStudio Choose a Name Based On Your Male Cat’s Personality In the beginning, kittens are fun and playful so...
Cat Who Went to Shelter After Owner Got Sick Becomes a Determined ‘Foster Fail’
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! Poochie’s human mom was very ill, and all she wanted was for him to find a fur-ever home before she passed. I was a foster mom and got drawn in by the caption “Make her dying wish come true.” I was told Poochie had completely shut down and would not relate to anyone in the shelter. I asked if I could help and was told “come on by and meet him.” CAT. PHOTO:...
