U.S. Representative George Santos Accused Of Scamming Veteran And His Dying Dog
Newly-elected Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is accused of raising money for a disabled veteran’s service dog’s survival surgery and then disappearing with it, according to Patch. Richard Osthoff, a Navy veteran, said he was living in a tent near a highway with his dog Sapphire in Howell, New Jersey, when Santos conned him. Osthoff was quoted $3,000 to remove a life-threatening stomach tumor that Sapphire had been diagnosed with. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / U.S. House of Representatives – Office of the ClerkRep. George Santos...
Hysterical Video Captured of a Horse in a Car at a McDonald’s Drive-Thru in New South Wales
Just when you think you’ve seen it all you haven’t — that is unless you’re used to seeing horses roll up to fast food drive-thrus in hopes of getting ice cream. Apparently, that was the case in New South Wales, Australia, where a small white horse was seen sitting in the backseat of a car waiting at a local McDonald’s drive-thru. We All Scream for Ice Cream According to Boing Boing, Rocco the horse was in the mood for a scoop or two of ice cream, so he and his crew pulled through the McDonald’s...
Family Believes Their Cat Sent Them Another Cat Before Heading Over the Rainbow Bridge
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 a cat passes, they will often linger to give you a message. You have to look carefully and watch for the sign. It could be a hunch, a picture in the newspaper that catches your eye, or a feeling that you should go out for a drive. They are trying to fill the empty space in your heart that they know their passing has left. This has happened several times to us. We have always adopted...
Crazy Cute Special Needs Boxer-Mix Needs Rescuing After Nearly a Year of Shelter Life
A sweet boxer mix under the age of 3 has been waiting patiently for a forever home for nearly a year now, and he’s over it. You see, shelter life doesn’t exactly agree with most pets. While some do better than others, Marco desperately wants a forever home. To top it off, since he’s been there, Marco has experienced some seizures, but the episodes are currently well-managed with the right medications. Due to this, Marco will need a family committed to his health and keeping up with his routine. In return, he has huge amounts...
Could Your Pet Be PetSmart’s First-Ever Toy Tester in Chief? They’re Hiring!
Is your pet crazy about toys? Do they stamp their little paws and come unglued when you bring home a bag of goodies to play with? Are they over the top for plushies or squeakies? If this sounds like your furry BFF, then PetSmart might have a side gig for them. It was recently announced that the pet supply giant is looking for two toy testers to bring on presumably for quality control. Photo: Pixabay/AlainAudet PetSmart The announcement came that it’s seeking one talented feline and one talented canine to fill two newly-created roles...
Rescue Dog Inca’s Past May Be a Mystery But His Future Can Be Yours
The Incan people are known for their historical contributions to religion, architecture, and complex road systems. Well, this Inca is a dog, so he has no use for any of those things. Well, that’s not entirely true. He does have use for the road systems since he’s looking for a ride out of PACC! Inca is one of Pima Animal Care Center’s longest-stay pups in Tucson, and he is ready to hit the road with you today! While his name conjures up images of ancient civilization and advanced culture, this handsome guy has plenty to...
An Anti-Aging Pill is in the Works for Dogs! Could it Eventually Help Us?
One of the hardest parts of pet ownership is knowing that our fur babies will not live nearly as long as us. Each time we are faced with the loss of a beloved pet, it edges us a little bit closer to saying that we cannot take on another cuddle bug that we will have to say goodbye to before we’re ready. Losing animals can be just as hard for many people as losing a person because they truly are like our family. But that may be changing as scientists investigate a drug for longevity in dogs! Photo: Pixabay/PublicDomainPictures Loyal for...
A Race Against Time to Save the Most Endangered Gorillas In The World
The Cross River gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehli) is the most endangered of all gorillas, with only an estimated 300 individuals remaining in the wild, the World Wildlife Fund reports. The Cross River gorilla is found only in a small area spanning the border between Nigeria and Cameroon. According to the WWF, It is here that these gorillas are facing a number of threats that are driving them towards extinction. Photo: Adobe Stock / arenddehaasA young Cross River gorilla in its natural habitat, now threatened by deforestation and habitat loss...
Lovely Velveteen Hippo, Neveah, Needs Busting Out of Doggy Confinement Tout Suite!
A sweet, velvety lady named Neveah has had it with shelter life, and she needs somebody to bust her out tout suite! Let’s face it, none of us are getting any younger, and dogs’ lives are fast-tracked, to begin with. This chunky land manatee is a lovely older gal who found herself at PACC after her longtime home was no longer the best fit. It’s extremely sad, but there’s nothing to do but push forward. Here’s a list of Neveah’s many attributes mixed in with a smattering of statistics. Photo: Pima Animal Care...
Dog Undergoes Transformation After She’s Saved From The Most Squalid Conditions
Zuky was one of 23 dogs who were rescued from deplorable conditions at a house in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The Humane Society of the United States’ animal rescue team says it was some of the most squalid and filthy conditions they have ever witnessed. Photo: YouTube/HSUS Poor Zuky was in a dark room that wreaked of ammonia, surrounded by urine and feces. She was severely emaciated, dirty, and had severely matted fur. “When we went to that room for the first time, at the beginning when we opened the door, three of them came to me to...
