Skittish Kitten with Plastic Drink Top Stuck Around Her Neck Rescued in Group Effort
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! Mira was rescued from the big city here in Connecticut. Our landlord at the time had been out and about when she saw a small black kitten with a plastic coffee dome cap around her neck, the ones that come on top of the coffee coolattas. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / Jiří Groh She was scared and struggling to get it off of her, and it was getting tighter as she was growing. It took a...
Cherished Memories: Celebrate World Pet Memorial Day with Heartfelt Tributes
June 11 marks World Pet Memorial Day, a day dedicated to honoring pets who have passed away. Celebrated on the second Tuesday of June each year, this day is a special opportunity for pet owners to reflect on the joy and love their pets brought into their lives. Pets, whether furry, scaly, or feathered, often become cherished members of the family. Here, we explore how to commemorate their memories meaningfully and the profound impact they continue to have on us. Photo: PexelsWorld Pet Memorial Day honors pets who have passed away. The Origins...
Pregnant Dog Hours Away From Being Euthanized Is Recovering Alongside Her Puppies, Thanks To You
Your donations of pet food and supplies through Greater Good Charities’ GOODS Program are transforming the lives of shelter dogs, like Sadie. A very thin and ragged looking golden retriever mix arrived at a high-kill shelter in Oklahoma. She was pregnant and a plea for help was sent out to rescue groups. Photo: Pups & Promises Animal Rescue Pups & Promises Animal Rescue arrived late one Friday afternoon and pulled the skinny dog moments before she was to be euthanized. She was named Sadie and taken in by a foster family. The...
From Hunger to Hope: The Impact of Dry Food and Guitars on Vulnerable Children in Myanmar
Thank you to all who have donated to the dry food program and our benefit buy for sports and music to help keep the children of Myanmar boarding schools fed and safe and allow them to be kids again. Myanmar has been a place of political conflict and strife for years, and it has taken a huge toll of the safety of the people there. Many people are considered stateless and have no papers linking them to any of the governing bodies that control different regions of the country. Healthcare systems are inadequate, as are school systems, and the...
Otters’ Tool Use May Keep Them Fed – And Protect Their Teeth – When Their Preferred Foods Are Scarce
People are often enamored with otters because they’re an adorable animal. They’re also really smart, though. Research indicates they’ve been using tools for thousands of years, even perfecting the technique over the generations. Now new research shows the otters most skilled at tool use may also have an advantage when preferred prey isn’t available. A study recently published in the journal Science tracked 196 tagged southern sea otters off the coast of California to see how their tool use impacted their dietary...
Cats & Kittens At Rikers Island Cat Rescue Won’t Go Hungry, Thanks to You
Your donations of pet food and supplies through Greater Good Charities’ GOODS Program are transforming the lives of shelter cats at Rikers Island Cat Rescue in New York. The rescue is run by volunteers who help rehabilitate and socialize the countless feral and stray cats on the 413-acre island (which is also home to New York City’s largest jail). The goal is for each cat to find a loving home. Meet a few of the cats that are thriving thanks to your generous donations. Leo Photo: Rikers Island Cat Rescue This little fella was...
Young Dolphin Murdered on Louisiana Beach, Authorities Hunt for Shooter
On a quiet beach in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, a somber discovery was made. A juvenile bottlenose dolphin was found deceased, ABC7 News reports, its body marred by multiple gunshot wounds, a shocking act of violence against marine wildlife. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) swiftly responded to this distressing report. Photo: PexelsA juvenile dolphin was found shot dead in Louisiana. Investigation and Necropsy Findings The stranding was initially reported by a concerned citizen to the Southeast Marine Mammal Stranding...
Neglected Dachshund Dumped By Breeder At Shelter Gets Care She Needs
Your donations of pet supplies through Greater Good Charities’ GOODS Program are transforming the lives of pets, like Allie. A double dappled Dachshund that was deemed “unsellable” by the breeder was brought to a local shelter in Oklahoma. Photo: LowRider Dachshund Rescue This coloring of dog is a result of breeding two dapple Dachshunds, which is not advised due to the increased health risks. Just like “double merle” coloring in other dogs breeds, double dappled Dachshunds can be blind, deaf, or both. Dachshund...
Critics Slam Spain’s Move to Expose Young Children to Bullfighting Violence
In a bold and controversial move, the firm managing Seville’s famous Maestranza bullring has decided to offer free tickets to children under eight. This decision has reignited a fierce national debate about the ethics and future of bullfighting in Spain. The company’s intention is to introduce the youngest generation to what many consider a deep-rooted cultural tradition, while critics argue it exposes children to unnecessary violence and cruelty. Photo: PexelsSpain is offering free bullfight tickets to children under eight....
Woman Falls in Love with Senior Golden But Can’t Immediately Adopt Him, They Reunite Months Later
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 had to say goodbye to my sweet boy yesterday and let him go over the rainbow bridge. You can run, explore and sniff now to your heart’s content! I know you are pain-free and can run like the wind again. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / COULEUR Almost five years ago to the day, Teddy came to live with us. It was fate. I had been looking at Petfinder six months before. I saw Teddy’s...
