Lonely Dog Gets A Kitten After Her Brother Goes Off The Preschool
There is no friend more loyal than a dog. For a pit bull named Gemma, one of the greatest days in her life was the day she became a big sister to baby Elliot. The sweet dog immediately took to the newborn as soon as he was brought home from the hospital. And as Elliot grew up, Gemma was right there by his side, never wavering. PHOTO: YOUTUBE / THE DODO Sadly for Gemma, the day came when Elliot had gotten too big to stay at home all day. It was time for little bro to go off to preschool. The loving pittie was quite sad to see her human brother...
Dog Gets Rescued After Being Locked In A Dark Room For Over A Year
They say that love conquers all. And while that is largely debatable, it is quite true when it comes to rescue animals. Anyone who has ever adopted a rescue dog or cat knows just how powerful a little love and kindness can be in rehabilitating an animal. And for one rescue pup, Thunder, it made a huge difference in his disposition. PHOTO: YOUTUBE / ANIMAL RESCUE DOGS Thunder was a victim of animal cruelty. His owner had left the poor animal locked up inside a room for a year and a half. He hadn’t seen the sun in all that time....
Dog Rescued From A Meat Farm Takes His First Steps To Freedom
The Human Society has been hard at work rescuing dogs from slaughter in Yongin, South Korea. In fact, they finally managed to rescue 50 dogs from certain death on a dog meat farm and slaughterhouse. While it was a big win for the dogs, there is no denying that many of them are traumatized by their experiences. And the last of these 50 dogs to be rescued was Robin. PHOTO: YOUTUBE / HUMANE SOCIETY It was heartbreaking to see just how scared and nervous he was during his rescue. The poor dog had no idea that things were going to change for the...
Viral Parrot Talks With A Thick Scottish Accent
One three-year-old African Grey parrot named Onion is taking the Internet by storm with her cheeky one-liners and thick Scottish accent. Since her owner, Cody Stoddart, started sharing videos of the adorable parrot on social media, people can’t seem to get enough of her. Onion says things like, “Ya b*stard,” but she also gives adorable kisses complete with a “mwah” sound. @codystoddart Just to inform everyone Onion is a she xx #fyp #parrotstiktok #scottish #scottishtiktok ♬ original sound –...
There’s A Subreddit Where People Share Adorable Pictures Of Their Tiny Cats
If you are anything like us, you have a lot of love and affection for cats. In fact, we have a deep, abiding respect for these animals. The r/IllegallySmolCats subreddit is one of the most invaluable resources for those who want to learn more about the small kitties that are “illegally cute”. Check out 10 of our favorites: 1. Photo: Reddit/regian24 This cat may be tiny, but he’s powerful. It almost looks like he’s got a radioactive glow! 2. Photo: Reddit/Lady_of_the_Phoenix Okay, we are absolutely smitten here and we...
Guilty Donkey Gets The Best Of His Dad During A Lecture
If you have a dog in your life, you already realize that they have difficulty getting away with anything sneaky. Some of them will wear the guilt on their face in a way that is unmistakable and others will act guilty, even if they didn’t do it! Perhaps you have seen videos of two dogs sitting together while the owner scolds them for something that was done. The one dog will act happy, wagging its tail and loving life. The guilty party, however, will shy away from the conversation. They are busted before they even know it! As it turns...
From Hoarder to High Life!
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! Chevy aka “Doc” joined our family in March 2008. We had seen a horrific story on the news in February: “Today 85 dogs, 20 cats and two birds were rescued from an animal hoarder in Ohio.” The pictures were horrendous of the living conditions and the condition of the animals. This was way too close to home, and my husband and I decided then we were going to rescue...
Sago Palm Plant Is Toxic To Dogs Warns Couple Who Lost Two Dogs To The Common Plant
Sago palm plants are common outdoor plants in southern states and popular houseplants, but most people are unaware that they are toxic to dogs, cats, and humans. A heartbroken Illinois couple lost both of their dogs to a sago palm plant and are sharing their tragic story to prevent it from happening to other dogs. Photo: Pixabay Stephanie and Tony Evans purchased a vacation home in South Carolina and brought their beloved dogs, 5-year-old Maisy and one-year-old Murphy, along to visit. The dogs were exploring their new backyard and discovered...
Former Police Dog’s Reaction To The Word ‘Cocaine’ Goes Viral
A German shepherd named Dante has gone viral for his hilarious reaction to the word “cocaine”. The former sniffer dog lives with his dad, Davey Rutherford, in Queensland, Australia. Even though Dante is no longer on duty, there are some things he will never forget. Rutherford discovered the smart pup still reacts to certain words and shared a video on TikTok, titled “Sniffer dog knows English”. Screenshot: TikTok/daveywa In the video, Rutherford recited his shopping list to Dante. The dog casually looked out the window...
Now’s the time to enter your Shelter Animals Count data!
This is your friendly reminder to enter your Shelter Animals Count (SAC) data! Data plays an important role in the animal welfare sector. It has enabled our industry to compile a complete picture of the animals entering and leaving shelters. You can see how your data compares to those in other states or look up the data of specific organizations with SAC’s Data Dashboards. Data for 2020 is now complete, so be sure to check it out. This also serves as a reminder that shelter and rescue organizations must be active participants in...
