Florida Manatees Continue to Face Difficult Times as Food Sources Dwindle
Manatees, the gentle giants commonly seen in Florida’s waterways, are once again facing challenges over the winter. It used to be due to unusually chilly cold snaps, but in recent years it’s had as much to do with food — or a lack of it. This is a creature who can’t ever seem to catch a break. If they’re not being run over and scarred by speeding boaters, then they’re searching for warmer waters to keep from freezing. Now, the seagrasses they sustain themselves on are dying off from pollution. The...
Family Calls Dog Warden And Reports Their Own Dog As A Stray
The holidays are supposed to be the “most wonderful time of the year”, but for an 11-month-old Belgian Malinois named Lulu it was the worst day ever. Shropshire Canine, a UK dog walking service, features homeless dogs in Shropshire on their TikTok page (@shropshirek9) to help them find loving homes. A recent story that occurred over the holidays will break your heart. On Christmas day, the local dog warden received a call about a stray dog. However, the dog was not a stray but was owned by the family who made the call. The TikTok...
Paralyzed Stray Cat Walks Again After Being Rescued Off The Street
Living on the streets is tough. Homeless cats have a hard time finding adequate and nutritious food which can lead to other health issues. A stray black and white cat managed to survive by taking shelter under a home in California where people feed him. However, when the good Samaritans noticed the cat was unable to use his hind legs, they reached out to Hope For Paws for help. The animal rescue received an urgent text about a paralyzed cat and sent Katie McKittrick and Alex Babcock to help. With the help of the family who had been feeding...
Guinness World Records Recognizes Gino As The World’s Oldest Living Dog
We’ve heard about the World’s oldest living cat, Flossie. Now, what about the World’s oldest living dog? The Guinness World Records officially acknowledged Gino, a Chihuahua mix, as the oldest living dog. He might be small and old, but, ooh boy, does he still got those puppy eyes going! The record holder was born on September 24, 2000, and he was a shelter dog named Pee Wee at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. Gino found his forever home when he was 2 years old. And it’s all because Alex Wolf went with his...
On the Way to Their Weekend Game, Arizona Cardinals Help Transport Emergency Kits for Pets
Pets in the Atlanta area will have more resources in an emergency, thanks in part to a football team from the other side of the country. Over the weekend, the Arizona Cardinals took a transport of FIDO bags to emergency crews in Atlanta. The kits, which come from Arizona-based nonprofit The Fetch Foundation, contain items needed by pets who are rescued during an emergency. That includes a special oxygen mask. According to a report from the Arizona Cardinals, The Fetch Foundation had received a request for FIDO bags from first responders in...
Staycation Pet Program in Charlotte Allows Dog Lovers Fun Short-Term Visits
Take a puppy for a staycation or daycation through a Charlotte pet program! Do you have the room in your heart and home to assist shelter dogs in need through Charlotte Animal Care and Control’s “Staycation” and “Daycation” pet programs? They allow residents to take in furry friends for short-term stays and visits at their own convenience. The program is invaluable when the shelter is at or near full capacity, which happened far more times in 2022 than they’d care to remember. Freeing up room in the...
Kentucky Animal Shelter in Dire Need of Volunteer Dog Walkers, Be a Hero Today!
Shelters across the country have made no secret of the dire straits they’re in this year with overcrowding, higher prices for supplies, and animals facing euthanasia. Their stories have made the news as websites and local stations share their concerns on social media asking for help. While you may not have the room or money to help them, there is one thing you can do: volunteer! Shelters would be so grateful and smaller rescues couldn’t do anything without people like you. Photo: Pixabay/fsHH Volunteer at an Animal Shelter So,...
Bonded Cuties Irwen and Elenor are a Sweet Pair to Draw to — Adopt Them Now!
Check out two of the sweetest girls you’ll ever meet, bonded pair Irwen and Elenor! Both cats love to play, greet, and cuddle with their human at every opportunity, and they’re hoping that person will soon be you! In the meantime, they’re waiting for you and their together furever home over at Purrfect Pals Sanctuary in Arlington, Washington. Like all of the rescue’s felines, Irwen and Elenor are spayed, microchipped, viral tested, and vaccinated. In other words, they’re ready to roll! Photo: Purrfect Pals...
Stressed Shelter Dog Smiles When She Realizes She Is Being Adopted
Animal shelters do their best to care for all the homeless pets that come through their door, but the loud noises, small spaces, and solitude can take a toll on the dogs and cats. A three-year-old pit bull mix named Laurel was not adjusting well to shelter life. Staff and volunteers at Collin County Animal Services did their best to give the affectionate pup some quiet time. Laurel would use this time to cuddle with people and take naps. The loving dog just wanted a family of her own. @collincountyadoptablepet Laurel deserves endless nap on...
10 Ways You Can Help Save Cats Of Families Affected By Crisis
When families are in crisis, their pets may be in danger for a variety of reasons. The family may not have the resources or financial means to properly care for their pets. If a family is facing financial difficulties, they may not be able to afford to feed their pets or provide them with necessary veterinary care, reports the American Academy of Pediatrics. Photo: Adobe Stock / SeventyfourFor those facing these hardships with pets, the pet may face the unthinkable through no fault of their own. The family may be facing significant stress and...
