After All Her Kittens Are Adopted, Mama Cat Can’t Seem to Find Home of Her Own
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! One September, I was scrolling through a pet page on Facebook for the hell of it. I came across a photo of a ginger mother cat and four kittens. Knowing the rules that they couldn’t be rehomed until eight weeks, I advised the poster just in case they didn’t know. It was then I learnt that they were trying to find someone to take all five of them in, as their father could no...
You’ve Helped Us Study a Unique Ecosystem in Mexico, Laying the Groundwork for Conservation
The rock horned lizard, also called the Ditmars’ horned lizard, was originally discovered in the 1890s but eluded scientists for the next 70 years. This sneaky fellow can be found in the Sonoran Sky Islands, and with your help, we’ve long been studying the species and other plants and animals in this unique ecosystem. Another trip is just about to begin as we close out October. Global Discovery Expeditions, a program of Greater Good Charities, works to survey the life found in biodiversity hotspots, including the Sonoran Sky...
Emaciated Dog Left On Apartment Balcony For Three Weeks Without Food Rescued By Houston Officials
When an abandoned dog call came into Harris County Pct 1 Constable Alan Rosen’s Office on October 24, an animal cruelty investigator and Houston SPCA headed to the apartment building in Harris County, Texas. They were heartbroken when they found an emaciated dog on the balcony of a third-floor apartment with no food or water. Apparently, the dog had been left outside for the past three weeks without anything to eat or drink when the owners vacated the property. Other residents in the apartment building spotted the neglected dog and...
Dog Can’t Help But Wiggle Her Butt to Grandma’s Catchy Spanish Song
Dancing to your favorite song is one of those things that makes life worth living. Here at The Animal Rescue Site, we firmly believe in dancing like no one is watching, even if that means doing the weirdest or ugliest dance the world has ever seen. It’s not about doing something visually pleasing; it’s about being creative and doing what makes you feel most alive! Of course, if you’re a dog, even the ugliest moves can be downright adorable. In this pup’s case, the whole world is watching online, but we’re all...
Abandoned Senior Beagle With The Saddest Eyes Spends Final Months In Loving Home
Dogs ask for so little. All they want is a soft bed, good food, and someone to love them until they cross the Rainbow Bridge. A sweet 10-year-old beagle mix named Stella (formerly Estrella) got her wish of a loving home just in time. She arrived at Pasadena Humane Society after her owner abandoned her and 5 other dogs at a friend’s house. Frosted Face Foundation (FFF), a senior dog rescue, was contacted about Stella and volunteer, Janet Citriniti, drove several hours to free the senior pup and bring her back to their facility. Photo:...
Chinese Police Rescue 1,000 Cats Destined for Slaughterhouse To Be Sold As Pork, Mutton
In a daring operation, Chinese police recently rescued over 1,000 cats from a grisly fate as they were being transported to a slaughterhouse. These innocent felines were destined to be slaughtered and their meat fraudulently sold as pork or mutton, causing alarm and outrage. Photo: Twitter / We Are Not FoodThousands of cats in China face a gruesome fate in the illicit meat trade. A Timely Rescue Operation The rescue mission took place in Zhangjiagang, located in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangsu. The local police, acting on a tip-off...
Frosted Faces Foundation Helps Senior Dogs & Cats Find Forever Homes
Kelly and Andy Smíšek, founders of Frosted Face Foundation (FFF) in Ramona, California, are helping senior dogs and cats find loving homes to spend their golden years. The couple said the foundation was “born from a love of dogs”. They adopted a pair of bonded dogs and realized there was a lack of resources to help older dogs in need of rehoming and getting them the medical care they needed. They decided to do something about it. It started out with the couple reaching out to friends and family asking them to help...
Southwest Airlines Passenger Ejected for Petting Puppy – Viral Outrage Follows
A Southwest Airlines passenger was unceremoniously removed from a flight, sparking outrage among onlookers and dog lovers alike. The controversy began when the passenger was caught petting her 8-week-old puppy while waiting to take her seat. Little did she know that this innocent act of comforting her pup would result in a chain of events leading to her ejection from the flight. Photo: Tik Tok / _sara_price_This woman was removed from a Southwest Airlines flight after trying to calm her pet dog. A Viral Outrage Erupts on TikTok Sara Price, a...
Nanny McPhee Has A Big Heart, Two Noses and a Whole Lot To Love
Nanny McPhee is a charming feline with a remarkable twist – she has two noses. This captivating kitty is one-of-a-kind, and she is now on her way to her new forever home. Nanny McPhee: Not Your Typical Cat Nanny McPhee, the name that has captured the hearts of many, comes from the fictional character known for her distinctive nose. However, the real Nanny McPhee’s unique feature is not a movie magic trick; it’s the result of a congenital abnormality, WFLA reports. While her appearance may be unconventional, it doesn’t...
Social Media Users Inspired to Get Steps in After Watching Smudge the Cat’s Weight Loss Routine
Many of us dread our daily exercise routines or just avoid exercise altogether, but few people despise moving their bodies quite as much as Smudge the cat does. And yet, she has still managed to become a popular fitness influencer in many online communities as she works toward her weight-loss goals. The 18-year-old feline was adopted a few years ago by a couple named Kaia and Matt. At the time, she weighed a whopping 23 pounds. Although breed standards vary, the typical cat weighs about 10 pounds, so she was well above a healthy number for...
