Puppy Born Without Eyes Due To “Bad Breeding Practice” Seeks Forever Home
Teacup is a happy and playful puppy who doesn’t realize she is different. She was born without eyes due to irresponsible breeding practices, but she hasn’t let that stop her for living life to the fullest. The miniature schnauzer/wheaten terrier mix weighs a mere 5 pounds and was bred to be a “toy dog”. But when her health started to fail shortly after birth the breeder surrendered her to Big Fluffy Dog Rescue, a dog rescue in Nashville, Tennessee. She arrived as a four-week-old puppy who weighed just one pound. Due to...
Cat Abandoned in a Carrier Outside in the Heat Finds New Home
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! I already had six cats, so when I saw a posting on NextDoor of a “beautiful, long-hair cat” who had a pretty tragic abandonment story, with the notation on the post, “Does anybody have room in their home or heart for this cat?” I thought to myself, “What a beautiful cat. But I’m full up.” So I replied that I had room in my heart, but not my home....
Naomi Watts Heartbroken Over Death Of Beloved Dog Bob
The hardest day in any pet owner’s life is the day we must say goodbye to our beloved friend. The following days are also hard as we mourn their loss. Actress Naomi Watts is heartbroken over the death of her 20-year-old Yorkshire terrier named Bob. She took to Instagram to pay tribute to her faithful pup. “My Darling Bob. What an honor to have had you in our lives. You’ll be living on in my heart and soul forever. Rest In Peace. 20 years of love. Godspeed! 😥💔 #legend #wingman,” she wrote. Watts said Bob...
Ann Dunn shares why helping is much easier than re-homing
Ann Dunn has been director of Oakland Animal Services (OAS) for about 17 months now. When the opportunity to join the Human Animal Support Services presented itself, it was a no-brainer. On a recent Shelter and Rescue Support call in April, Dunn shared why OAS joined the initiative, what her biggest takeaways have been thus far and what she thinks the future holds. Why join Human Animal Support Services? When she first started, the shelter was used to operating...
Caring Dog Provides Comfort and Friendship to Fellow Canines When They’re Sick
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! We had just lost a fur baby at the age of 13. A family member gave us this little ball of black and white fur to help us heal. He did more than that, always such a sweet guy. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY/ANDRE SUDHOLT I did have another dog, too, and within a couple months found out he had full blown stomach cancer. Our new boy was there for me. The sick one was beyond help when the vet found it....
Woman Unexpectedly Finds Her ‘Soul Dog’ While Grieving a Lost Pup
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! After having to put down our beloved Whitney due to liver failure, it did not take my daughter and I long to realize we needed another dog. A couple of weeks later, we went down to the local animal care and control to look for our new family member. We had agreed to look for a female dog, at least two years of age and not bigger than 35 pounds, as we felt with our living environment, this...
Woman Tries To Win Her Cat’s Affection By Wearing A Fake Beard
Cats can be fickle with their attention and affection, or at least that is what one woman hoped. While we may never truly know what cats are thinking, we can take a guess based on their behavior. It is said that dogs are man’s best friend, but Roswell proves cats can also be man’s best friend. Roswell is a 5-year-old polydactyl feline who is a proud daddy’s boy. The two are constantly cuddling and it is obvious that Drew, his dad, is his favorite. However, Lindsey, Drew’s wife, refused to give up hope and went to...
How to Create a Daily Schedule For Your New Puppy
Getting a new puppy can be exciting and fun, but just like babies, puppies need routine. The first few weeks after you bring a puppy home are crucial in establishing their routine. There will be vaccination appointments and puppy classes and middle of the night potty breaks. How your puppy experiences his first few weeks at home will help lay the guidelines for his behavior. It’s important to set a schedule and stick to it. Establish a Daily Routine for Your Puppy When your puppy comes home, they are trying to adapt and understand their...
Big Jake, Once Known As The World’s Tallest Horse, Dies In Wisconsin
A 20-year-old Belgian horse who held the Guinness World Record for world’s tallest horse in 2010 has died. Big Jake was a beloved horse who lived on Smokey Hollow Farm in Poynette, Wisconsin. He was 20 hands (6 feet 8 inches) and 2.75 inches tall from hoof to the top of his withers. Jerry Gilbert, owner of the farm, called the horse a “superstar” and said, “He was truly a magnificent animal. He was extremely talented.” He was born in March 2001 and weighed over 100 pounds more than a normal Belgian foal at birth....
Overcoming Obstacles – Lasagna’s Journey to Walk Again
Jul 06, 2021 “His determination to overcome a horrific past and his pure will to reject the aid of a wheelchair was the point that sealed the deal.” Sweet, friendly, and now full of energy, you’d never guess Lasagna had a traumatic, rough first year of life. As a young pup, Lasagna came to Austin Pets Alive! paralyzed, likely from a gunshot wound. He was unable to bring his back legs underneath him and could not bear weight. Stranger to houses, as he had never been in one, Lasagna simply wanted a home where he could live a...
