Over 50 Shelter Dogs & Cats Get Second Chance To Find Forever Homes On Flight To Freedom
Another successful Flight to Freedom has saved the lives of over 50 shelter pets. We couldn’t have done it without your support, so thank you! 36 dogs and 20 cats left noisy and overcrowded shelters in Louisiana and Alabama and caught a Flight to Freedom. They boarded the flight in the early morning hours of October 25. When they arrived at their final destination, they were greeted by friendly faces who were thrilled to meet them. Photo: Greater Good Charities Cats meowed and the dogs barked with excitement as they were transported...
Dog Left Heartbroken After Family Surrenders Her To Shelter Because Of New Baby
Afraid, alone, and heartbroken… this describes how a sweet dog named Snowflake feels after her family surrendered her to Humane Society of Broward County after they had a baby. The 3-year-old pit bull mix doesn’t understand why she is in this strange place and misses her family, even if they don’t miss her. She would have loved the baby and been a great big sister. Instead, she was cast aside and is now wondering what she did wrong. Screenshot: TikTok/humanebroward She spends her days watching out the door of her kennel for...
Heroic Border Collie Saves Teen’s Life During Sudden Stroke
In a heartwarming tale of heroism and quick thinking, a one-year-old Border Collie named Axel became a lifesaver for a 17-year-old teenager, Gabriel Silva, who suffered a sudden stroke. Without Axel’s timely intervention, the outcome could have been far worse. Photo: Facebook / Amanda C Tanner17-year-old teenager Gabriel Silva suffered an unexpected and sudden stroke. A Sudden Stroke in the Night Gabriel Silva, a healthy and athletic 17-year-old from Texas, experienced a life-altering event on the night of August 26. He initially...
Stray Cat ‘Had Other Plans’, Gets Neighbor to Foster Her, and 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! There were several stray cats that lived around my apartment complex. I left out food for them on a fairly regular basis, but the vast majority were feral and wanted nothing to do with humans. One little kitty, however, had other plans. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / RAY CONSER I had seen this pretty fluffy little ‘calitorbie’ cat more than once, and we jokingly called her a calitorbie...
Esther the Wonder Pig Passes Away At Age 11
Animals have a way of changing the way we look at the world. They teach us to live in the moment and to be kind to all living beings. Their life lessons continue to impact us even when they have crossed The Rainbow Bridge. Esther, who was supposed to be a “mini pig”, grew into a 695-pound pig who changed the life of her owner’s Steve and Derek in ways they never expected. She earned the name “Esther the Wonder Pig” and became a social media star. With a personality as large as she was, it didn’t take long...
Runaway Pet Tortoise Reunited with Owners After 3 Long Years
An African sulcata tortoise, an adept escape artist, found its way back to its family after being missing for more than three years. The tortoise, discovered in Putnam County, Florida, has a remarkable story of survival, persistence, and a community’s determination to reunite it with its owners. Photo: Facebook / Putnam County Sheriff’s OfficeThe discovered tortoise is an African sulcata species. As the New York Post reports, the journey to reunite this remarkable tortoise began when Putnam County deputies noticed an...
Sick Senior Shelter Dog Finally Experiences Unconditional Love Before Crossing The Rainbow Bridge
There are so many senior dogs in need of rescuing and Frosted Faces Foundation, a senior dog rescue in California, does their best to help as many as possible. Kennel Manager, Alicia Anthony, understands that the founders, Kelly and Andy, are contacted daily with requests for help, but she couldn’t resist making a plea for a senior Chihuahua in desperate need of medical care. Photo: Facebook/Frosted Faces Foundation She saw a post about the 14-year-old Chihuahua on Facebook and the little fella’s face touched her heart. “I...
Ohio Lawmakers Unite to Incentivize Pet-Friendly Rentals
In Ohio, where housing affordability is a growing concern, two lawmakers have come together to propose a groundbreaking bill aimed at addressing a significant cost for many renters – their beloved pets. House Bill 277, known as the Pet Friendly Rental Act, introduces a tax credit system that rewards landlords for allowing companion animals, specifically cats and dogs, in their rental units without imposing additional security deposits or fees. This bipartisan effort is spearheaded by Ohio Representative Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) and...
Adorably Protective Cat Refuses to Share Beloved Dog Friend
In a heartwarming and somewhat comical twist to the typical cat-and-dog dynamic, this cat won’t let anyone touch its dog friend. This protective feline showed a remarkable bond with its canine companion and made it clear that when it comes to the dog, no one else was allowed to get too close. The video shared by X user @Yoda4ever quickly captured the hearts of millions around the world. Photo: Twitter / @Yoda4everA cat and a dog formed an inseparable friendship. A Unique Friendship In a world often marked by division, this heartwarming...
Kitten Gets Covered in a Wendy’s Frosty on the Ride to His Forever Home, Gets Fun Name as a Result
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 just happened onto Craigslist one day and found an ad from people giving away a free kitten. I really wasn’t looking for a cat, having two already, but I just fell in love with his little face and couldn’t resist. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MADHULIKA RAWAL So I messaged the people and arranged to pick him up later that week. We met at a local shopping centre, and I brought...
