We Really Saved Each Other
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! About nine years ago, my husband and I stopped for snacks at a gas station in town on our way home. Little did I know I was about to meet a very special doggy guy… who would later save me. HIS Story A few months, a few more pounds, and a hundred baths after we got him from the gas station, he had settled in. During our first vet appointment, our vet informed us he had heartworms...
Heroic Rescue Dog Saves Smaller Dog From Drowning In Pool
We’ve seen dogs rescue people. People rescue dogs. Now we’re applauding a rescued dog from Johannesburg who saved her smaller dog brother from drowning in the family pool. According to their owners, Jessie and Chucky are trained not to go in the water without them, and these very good pups never break the rules. But accidents happen, which is how little Chucky fell into the pool when his owners weren’t home. Nor was the toy Pomeranian able to climb back out of the water. A surveillance video captured the drowning dog...
New Trend Sees Owners Giving Their Dogs Mullets
Some people remember the mullets from the 80s, but they never truly went out of style. The classic hairstyle features short hair in the front and on the sides, with longer locks in the back. It’s commonly referred to as “business in the front, party in the back!” While mullets were largely out of mainstream style for quite a few years, they’ve definitely made a comeback as of late. In fact, the hairstyle isn’t even reserved for humans anymore! Some pet owners are opting to give their pups mullets and people are...
Man Mourns Beloved Cat With Stunning Art Tribute
A North Carolina man turned to his second love, art, to mourn his first love, his cat. For the past decade, a black cat named DeeZee was Shane’s loyal companion and saw him through some tough times. So after DeeZee crossed the Rainbow Bridge, Shane wanted to do something special to remember his furry pal. Photos: Facebook/Abstract Dissent He paid tribute to his beloved cat with a work of art. “Had to put my cat down recently,” Shane shared on Instagram with a video of him painting. He went on to say, “We moved 4 times....
Top 10 Best Cities For Dogs
Due to the current climate of the world, many employers are opting to shift employee positions from in-person to virtual work. This means that more people are working from home and have options to telecommute from anywhere in the world. Some companies have decided to keep this change moving forward, while others are doing a temporary virtual run until things open back up after COVID-19 is less of a health crisis. Either way, it’s clear that working from home has pushed the demand for pets, and adoption rates have skyrocketed for dogs...
Police Post Photos Of Stolen Dogs To Reunite Them With Their Owners
Suffolk police recovered more than 80 dogs during a raid last month and they’re now looking for the owners of the dogs. According to a recent press release, the department released photos of 48 of the 83 dogs that were taken during a raid on the outskirts of Ipswich. The department is hoping that the owners of the dogs come forward with proof of ownership so they can each be untied with their owners. The raid happened after a travelers’ site was suspected of housing stolen pets connected with local thefts. Their suspicions were...
Register Today for Paddle for Puppies 2021!
Apr 21, 2021 Paddle for Puppies is back on the water for its 10-year anniversary! Presented by Austin Subaru, this unique annual fundraiser benefits the Parvo Puppy ICU Program at Austin Pets Alive! which has pioneered the path to give puppies with parvo a fighting chance. Austin Pets Alive!’s Parvo Puppy ICU is the first of its kind in the nation and has saved over 5,500 puppies since its creation in 2008. On average, they continue to save around 600 puppies each year. Even with the pandemic happening, in 2020 this amazing team saved...
Dog Breaks Free From Owner And Wins Relay Race At High School Track Meet
Every dog has his (or her) day, and for a dog named Holly it was last Saturday at a high school track meet in Utah. Grizzly Invitational hosted at Logan High School was in full swing when an unexpected sprinter entered the track during the varsity girls 4x200m relay. Just as the runners were rounding the corner for the last 100 yards, Holly broke free from her owners and joined the race. Screenshot: Instagram/milesplit She sprinted past three runners, with her leash dragging behind her, as she inched closer to the leader. Family and friends...
Investigation Finds Facebook Awash In Staged (But Lucrative) “Rescue” Videos
Most people are outraged by instances of animal cruelty, and rightly so! But as it turns out, companies are manipulating our outrage by staging fake rescue videos to just get some extra clicks. In addition to cynically manipulating our emotions, these staged “rescue” videos are putting animals at risk. This unsettling practice came to light following an investigation with an animal welfare organization, Lady Freethinker, which found staged rescue videos had become a lucrative practice on both YouTube and Facebook. Photo: Lady...
Sasha’s Journey
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 was one who rescued dogs from local shelters, helping one shelter weekly in finding homes for dogs. One dog out, five more in. A never ending battle in city shelters. I received a phone call from the animal shelter that yet another dog came in. I drove the 45-minute trip as I did weekly. I remember walking in, as it was a normal tour of the weekly dogs that were found, and I saw her....
