Injured Dog And Her Newborn Puppies Rescued From Destroyed Home Near Frontlines In Ukraine
Brave rescuers continue to enter heavily bombed areas near the frontlines in Ukraine to save animals left behind, like Lasunka and her puppies. Photo: Animal Rescue Kharkiv The tough mama dog gave birth in a war zone and kept her puppies safe even though she was injured. The family was found by Animal Rescue Kharkiv (ARK) in a destroyed home where Lasunka was struggling to feed her puppies. Photo: Animal Rescue Kharkiv They were carefully transported back to the rescue where it was discovered that Lasunka was suffering from a broken foreleg...
Rescue Cat with Robotic Demeanor Charms Her Forever Family
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! When we went to the shelter, we didn’t even see the little black tortie kitten in the corner of the room initially. But then she reached her paw out of her cage and lightly touched my husband – silent, expressionless, but still begging to be noticed. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ALEKSANDR GUSEV The shelter employee told us that she was found all alone by some college students when she was...
The Power of Pandas — China’s Diplomatic Strategy and Conservation Success
Pandas, with their distinctive black-and-white fur, have become more than just a symbol of wildlife conservation; they are also important diplomatic tools for China. The practice of panda diplomacy, where China loans pandas to foreign countries, dates back to the Tang Dynasty and continues to play a significant role in international relations today. Photo: PexelsChina uses panda loans to foster diplomatic relations. A Historical Perspective The origins of panda diplomacy can be traced to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) when pandas were sent as...
Flea-Infested Puppies Rescued From Dump Need Our Help To Grow Big And Strong
Meet Rusty, Dusty, and Trusty. The three puppies were found malnourished, covered in fleas and alone at a dump in Xanthi, Greece. Hundreds of homeless dogs call the dump home and rummage through the piles of trash for scrapes. These little pups were struggling to get enough to eat. Photo: Greater Good Charities Their mother was nowhere to be found and they needed help. Local shelter staff who brings dog food to the homeless dogs – thanks to your generous donations – rescued the pups and brought them back to the shelter to be...
Emaciated Dog Suffering From Severe Skin Disease Needs Your Support To Heal
Meet Ghost. This friendly pup was found in horrible condition at a local dump in Xanthi, Greece. The dump is home to hundreds of abandoned and stray dogs with many in need of medical care. Thanks to your continued support, The Animal Rescue Site and Greater Good Charities are working with local rescues like Animal Action Greece to help feed and care for the dogs with a goal of finding loving homes for as many as possible. Photo: Animal Action Greece Volunteers spotted Ghost during one of their feedings and took him back to the shelter for...
Stray Dog Shot In The Back By Cruel Passerby Needs Your Help To Walk Again
Meet Aggie. This sweet dog has spent her whole life as a stray living among hundreds of other homeless dogs in Greece. As if searching for food and shelter wasn’t hard enough, this poor pup was shot in the back by a cruel passerby just as she was being rescued by a local shelter, Hundepate Home. She was rushed to an animal hospital where the bullet was found lodged in her spine. She underwent emergency surgery to remove the bullet and give her the best chance at walking again. The ruthless attack resulted in Aggie losing most of her...
How to Spot Tick Nests and Protect Your Pets From Deadly Diseases This Summer
Summertime brings more outdoor adventures for pets and their owners. However, it also heralds the return of ticks, which can pose significant health risks to both humans and animals. Understanding the threat of ticks, recognizing tick nests, and knowing how to protect pets are crucial in preventing tick-borne diseases. Photo: PexelsTicks are a major threat to pets during the summer months. Identifying Tick Nests Contrary to popular belief, ticks do not create traditional nests. Instead, female ticks lay eggs in clusters, often on the ground...
Teacher Rescues Severely Injured Kitten, Covers Her Vet Bills
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! It was my second year teaching, and I had just finished up plans when I heard a “meow” at my outside door. It couldn’t be a cat because the school was basically out in the middle of nowhere. Then I heard it again. PHOTO: PIXABAY / JON PAULING As I went to the door, there sat a small tabby kitten. Her tongue was hanging out, and there was a long bloody scratch around her...
Mountain Lion Found Dead on Road Near Site of Upcoming Wildlife Crossing in Southern California
The importance of a California project aimed at protecting wildlife was recently highlighted by an animal death along a roadway. Over the weekend, a mountain lion was found dead on Highway 101 near Liberty Canyon Road in Los Angeles County. The animal, which officials believe was the victim of a vehicle collision, was near the site of a wildlife crossing set to open in 2025. WILDLIFE CROSSING EXAMPLE. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / NATARAJ Ground was broken on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in 2022. The $90 million project will ultimately...
Rare White Bison Calf Born in Yellowstone Sparks Awe and Hope
Visitors at Yellowstone National Park were stunned recently by the birth of a rare white bison calf. Photographer Erin Braaten and her family stumbled upon the extraordinary sight while exploring the park’s Lamar Valley. Initially mistaking the white creature for a coyote, Braaten was amazed to discover it was a white bison calf. “We came around the corner, and there was a bison down in the river… behind us there was this kind of white light critter,” she told Fox News, after capturing the moment on camera. Photo:...
