Does your animal welfare organization’s mission statement need a re-write?
Does your organization’s mission statement reflect the current work you’re doing in your community? On a recent Shelter and Rescue Support call, Mandy Evans, Executive Director of Better Together Animal Alliance (formerly Panhandle Animal Shelter) shared that their mission statement no longer represented their organization. In fact, she stopped sharing it because she didn’t like it. It read: “To diminish the number of lost, abandoned, neglected, and...
Puppy Scams Are On The Rise – Here’s How To Avoid Them
Fraudulent “breeders” or “shelters” who swindle hundreds, or even thousands, from dog lovers in search of adopting the perfect pet with fake websites, photos, and worse. Here’s how the scam works: Sellers list a puppy for sale/adoption on Facebook Marketplace or their own site. Often, they will price these dogs ridiculously low or even offer them for free – the first sign that it’s too good to be true. The seller may use stock photos or reuse other, legitimate breeders’ or shelters’...
Cat Appears Headless In ‘Terrifying’ And Confusing Optical Illusion
A photo of a cat shared online has people both terrified and confused. In the photo, it appears as if the cat is headless, and its head is in a nearby basket. Of course, the reality of the photo isn’t that gruesome, instead, it’s an optical illusion. The cat owner, Reddit user i_spin_bubbles, shared the photo with the caption, “One head in one head out. Cat complete.” Naturally, plenty of people were quick to take their guesses of what was actually going on in the photo to create the illusion of the...
Elmer’s Glue
This story was originally shared TheAnimalRescueSite.GreaterGood.com. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! About 8 years ago, I was looking on a Pit Bull rescue site when I came across a heartbreaking story. This particular website was listing the story as a courtesy for another rescue organization on Long Island. As I read the story, my heart broke a million times. PHOTO: Chrissy The story told about an adorable little Pit Bull puppy. This little guy was only 4 weeks old. Somehow,...
Well-Mannered Shelter Dog Doesn’t Understand Why No One Has Called Or Come To Meet Her
A five-year-old pit bull named Mia is patiently waiting at St. Tammany Parish Department of Animal Services in Lacombe, Louisiana, for someone to choose her. But sadly, no one has called or stopped by to meet her. The shelter recently dressed her up in bunny ears in hopes of attracting potential adopters, but Mia is starting to lose hope. Her bio states, “Is it because of how I look, or my age? Do they not like my Bunny ears? The staff told me posing for these pictures would help me get adopted, but I am starting to think no one will...
61 Dogs Rescued From Van Headed to Cambodian Slaughterhouse
In February of 2021, a minivan was intercepted in Siem Reap, the second largest city in Cambodia, by the Provincial Department of Agriculture. When they opened the back of the white van, they found six tiny, rusted cages with 61 dogs in total crammed inside. The pups were piled on top of one another inside these cages, with it impossible to tell where one dog started and the other began. Without this interception, all 61 dogs would have been brought to a slaughterhouse in Kampong Cham, in southeastern Cambodia. Photo: Facebook/Four Paws...
Tenacious Cat Rescues Itself From Tree By Climbing Down Firefighters’ Ladder
Firefighters from Norbury Fire Station, south-west London, responded to a call from RSPCA to help rescue a cat stuck 25 feet up in a tree, but were shocked when the cat they came to rescue saved itself. Cats are fantastic climbers with strong hind legs and curved retractable claws that propel them up. However, getting down is much more difficult. After spending two days stuck in the tree, the unidentified cat seized the opportunity to get down. Screenshot: Facebook/London Fire Brigade The crew placed a ladder against the tree where the feline...
Influencer Receives Backlash After Filming A Puppy With Its Head Stuck In A Jar
TikTok star Lauren Kettering received backlash after she posted a video of her puppy struggling with its head stuck in a jar. While he struggled, Kettering filmed him and laughed. With over 6 million TikTok followers, Kettering is somewhat of a big name in the world of social media. She regularly posts dance content, day-in-the-life videos, and videos for entertainment. In a recent video that she thought was hilarious, she showed how her puppy Rocky had gotten his head stuck in a jar. But as the since-deleted video showed, rather than help...
Man Adopts A Cat That Nobody Wanted With A Chromosomal Abnormality
Second chances aren’t just for people. There are many homeless animals waiting in shelters for someone to give them a second chance at a happy life. Unfortunately, there are so many animals who are desperate for a second chance. Amongst them, was a cat named Monty. But Monty isn’t like other cats. He is special, as he has a chromosomal abnormality that has left him with no nasal bridge. Photo: Instagram/monty_happiness Besides having a different physical appearance from other cats, Monty also sneezes more frequently than other...
Curious Cat Discovers Her Ears In The Mirror For The First Time
If you’ve ever had an animal then you know that they can sometimes be a little confused by their reflection in a mirror. Their confusion and curiosity is always adorable to watch. In fact, for many of us pet owners, we can’t help but bring out the camera when we see our animal having a moment in front of the mirror. For one cat owner, it was impossible to not capture a very cute moment on camera. In the video, the Scottish fold cat named Marshmallow was caught interacting with herself in the mirror. Photo: YouTube/Storyful Rights...
