Cats, foster programs or shelter clinic management? Improve your skills with these 3 online apprenticeships!
Animal welfare organizations, are you looking to acquire some new skills and knowledge this spring? We have three spectacular and varied online apprenticeships to help with that! Whether cats are your fancy, turbocharging your foster program or shelter clinic management is your thing, we think just about anyone can benefit from these online apprenticeships. Each apprenticeship is four weeks long and is made up of a combination of self-paced learning and four 90-minute weekly Zoom meetings with your instructor. The...
Tiny Puppy Attempts To Take A Wild Mustang For A Walk
Australian cattle dogs are quite hardy animals. Given that their breed was made for herding large animals, these dogs need to be tough, and smart, too. It just so happens that one adorable little Australian cattle dog pup has stolen the internet’s heart with a demo of how clever and stout she is after she was caught on video doing what her breed does best. The tiny little 8-week old Australian cattle dog was filmed leading a horse around by his lead with a lot of bravado for such a small puppy. Darla, the pooch, can be seen holding...
This Map Shows Which Countries Prefer Cats Vs. Dogs
Long before debates about whether or not a dress was blue or gold, there was another major debate where people took very staunch sides. That great debate – which continues to this day – is which pet is the best pet. Dogs? Or, cats? Personally, I’m a cat person. But my opinion is only one of millions, so if you’ve ever wanted to know where the entire world stands on such an important debate, all you need to do is look at the map below. Photo: CANVA Thanks to Budget Direct, there is now a world map that lists out pet...
UPS Driver Saves Discarded Puppy While Driving His Route
A UPS driver witnessed a puppy being discarded in the road and managed to save its life. Jason Harcrow was doing his usual route for UPS in Stanislaus County, California when he noticed a car stop abruptly in the middle of the street. At first, he may have thought nothing of it, but he paid attention anyway and it’s a good thing he did! Someone in the car ended up tossing a tiny puppy into the middle of the street before driving off. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Harcrow was alarmed at what he witnessed and knew he needed to act quickly. He...
Owner Uses Video Doorbell To Tell His Escaped Dog To Go Back Into The House
A dog owner used his Ring doorbell system to talk to his escaped dog and tell him to go back into the house. Many people use Ring doorbell systems, and security systems, in hopes of preventing a break-in. The cameras allow homeowners to see their properties and speakers even allow them to talk to anyone who shows up while they’re away. All of this can be done through an app, which conveniently alerts homeowners of suspicious activity, like open doors. Photo: Wikimedia Commons One homeowner was away from his place when he kept getting...
Guard-Dog-In-Training Caught Napping During A Staged Armed Robbery
A guard-dog-in-training failed a test after napping through a staged armed robbery. Dogs make great companions, but they also make great guard animals. Having a dog around brings an increased sense of peace, knowing they’ll likely protect you if something arises, like a robbery or attack. However, not all dogs have a natural instinct to guard and protect. A hilarious video captured the moment a guard-dog-in-training named Lucky was taking a test to see how she’d respond to a staged armed robbery. Unforntualey, she slept through...
Austin Pets Alive! Transports 70 Dogs to Sunny Florida
Mar 03, 2021 AUSTIN, TX — Austin Pets Alive! coordinated the rescue and transport of 70 dogs from across Texas, sending them to West Palm Beach on Wednesday. With help from Wings of Rescue, the dogs were flown to Florida where most will be available for adoption at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, and a few others at the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County. Shelters across Texas were left in need of help to save thousands of pets after Winter Storm Uri ravaged the state and left millions without power, heat, and/or...
Four Pounds Of Happiness
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! I have to give you some background. We had two dogs, Honey and Taco. My husband was stern on the fact that “NO MORE PETS…period!” PHOTO: PEXELS One day as I was turning a corner and I almost ran over this little mass sitting in the middle of the street. I slammed on my brakes, got out of my car expecting her to run off, she just sat there like she had been...
Investigation Launched After Disturbing Video Shows NC Police Officer Mistreating K9
A North Carolina police officer has been ‘administratively separated’ from a K9 named Zuul after a disturbing video surfaced of him mistreating the dog during training. Salisbury Police Department (SPD) is aware of the video and said they are unable to comment because it is an “ongoing personnel matter.” The alarming video was anonymously shared with a Charlotte-area TV station, FOX 46, who shared it with the public. In the video, the officer put a leash around the dog’s neck and then proceeded to lift Zuul by...
Hospital Therapy Dog & Resident Good Boy, Bob, Is Comforting Patients And Doctors In Boston
Nobody wants to stay in the hospital. But it’s especially tough to be a patient during a pandemic, when Covid-19 precautions limit visitors and human interactions. But at Tuft’s Medical Center in Boston, there’s a 4-legged employee determined to share comfort and cheer as the pandemic drags on. Between 8am and 4:30pm five days a week, a golden retriever/goldendoodle mix named Bob roams the halls looking for patients in need of a licensed therapy dog to brighten their day. Photo: Instagram/bobthedogtuftschildrens “If...
