Dog Spends A Week In The ‘Cone of Shame’ But Has The Last Laugh
When we own a dog, we want to do what we can to care for them in every way possible. We feed them, give them plenty of TLC and provide them with a warm place to sleep. At the same time, however, we realize that there are going to be times when some ‘tough love’ is necessary. That sometimes comes in the form of the cone of shame. When our dog has a hotspot or perhaps has had an operation and needs time to heal, the cone of shame is often used to keep them from further irritating the area. It’s a necessary evil, but it’s...
How One South Texas Shelter is Doing the Most with the Least
Feb 26, 2021 Austin Pets Alive! is serving as the headquarters for statewide response to the recent winter storms, which left thousands of pets at risk of euthanasia and in need of immediate help. We’re working with dozens of organizations across the country to get animals to safety through transports outside of Texas. Many Texas shelters face a severe lack of resources to help the animals in their care. Damages from Winter Storm Uri have caused these shelters to pivot some of those resources from animal care into facility repairs,...
Firefighters Save Turtles From Fire Using Tiny Oxygen Masks
Being a firefighter means being prepared for all sorts of scenarios. Luckily for several turtles and tortoises, this meant they were in good hands when firefighters responded to a house fire. The first responders were fortunate enough to come equipped for what they were about to find. There was a shed in Medina, Ohio which caught fire. Its residents, several turtles and tortoises, were trapped inside. The Medina Fire Department was the one to respond to the emergency, and firefighters rushed to the scene to try and save as many of the...
A Rare White Bison Has Been Spotted In The Ozark Mountains
Earlier this year, the Dogwood Canyon Nature Park was pleased to welcome a rare white bison to its herd of 25. The white bison was named Takoda, which means “friend to everyone” in Sioux. Takoda was actually born on a private ranch before making his journey to the Dogwood Canyon Nature Park and settling in with his new herd. White bison were once extremely rare, though they’re slowly growing in numbers. According to Prevention, the director of wildlife at Dogwood Canyon, Jeremy Hinkle, said that a white bison’s birth...
Elk Saves Drowning Marmot From His Water Trough
An elk at the Pocatello Zoo in Pocatello, Idaho ended up being a hero when he saved the life of a drowning marmot. Zookeepers noticed Shooter, the elk, acting strange and went to investigate. They watched, confused, as he pawed at his water trough and refused to walk away. They suspected he was going to climb into the trough to play in the water, but what he did was even more surprising. After 15 minutes of staring at his water trough and pawing at the water, Shooter bent his head into the water and lifted out a Marmot. Photo: YouTube /tuncay...
How To Prevent Your Dog From Being Stolen
It can be hard to imagine anything happening to your fur baby, and that may be something you try to avoid thinking about. However, with dog nappings on the rise, it’s more important than ever to be aware of what you can do to prevent your dog from being stolen. According to the PetFBI, around 2 million pets are stolen each year in the United States alone. Unfortunately, pet theft can happen to anyone, anywhere. It’s definitely not confined to “bad” neighborhoods or cities. Recently, Lady Gaga had two of her dogs stolen...
French Bulldogs Are Being Stolen At An Alarming Rate
French Bulldogs have become an increasingly popular breed of dog. Unfortunately, due to their popularity, this breed of dog can sell for thousands of dollars. As such, they’re becoming a target of crime, theft, and violent attacks at an alarming rate. Recently, celebrity Lady Gaga experienced such a tragedy and brought the issue to the public’s attention. According to Yahoo!, her dog walker and friend, Ryan Fischer, was taking her three French Bulldogs for a walk in Hollywood when two men jumped out of a car and demanded he hand...
From Feral To Forever Home
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! We had lost our black cat, Inky, to kidney disease in 2003 and years later I made a casual remark to my husband that we needed another black cat because they bring good luck. PHOTO: Jeanie Purcell When we traveled to my hometown to settle my mother’s estate, we stayed at a B&B where the owner was doing her best to keep a large population of feral cats fed. They had...
Meet Shasta: Mt. Bachelor’s Newest Avalanche Rescue Dog
A 10-week-old golden retriever puppy named Shasta was just announced as the newest member to Mt. Bachelor’s avalanche rescue team. Mt. Bachelor, located in central Oregon, is one of the largest ski resorts in the U.S. with an elevation of 9,065 feet, 360-degree views from its summit, and a vertical drop of 3,365 feet. The adorable puppy is getting familiar with the mountain and ski resort, while greeting skiers and snowboarders. She is currently traveling with her Ski Patrol handler, Drew Clendenen, by snowmobile but will soon learn to...
10,000-Year-Old Bone Fragment From Ancient Dog Sheds Light On Shared History With Humans
Humans and our dogs share everything — our homes, our time, sometimes even our food! What many don’t realize, however, is that we share something much more powerful — our history. When tracking the history of humans, researchers find time and time again, dogs by our side. New research from the University at Buffalo confirms not only this ancient link but also provides more information about how both humans and dogs arrived in the Americas more than 10,000 years ago. The team, led by evolutionary biologist Dr. Charlotte...
