Couple Works for Months to Catch Stray Parakeet in Their Yard
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! We have always fed outside critters – birds, squirrels, bunnies, etc. We recently moved from one Chicago suburb to another and immediately set up our bird feeders. Soon we had birds, squirrels, rabbits, and ducks feeding outside our sliders. Then one day I noticed a brightly-colored bird feeding on the ground. I went outside to investigate, and there in the tree was a parakeet....
Bus Picks Up Dogs For “School” Every Day In Alaska
It’s not uncommon for parents to wake up in the morning and wave their kids goodbye as they board the bus to school. Typically, that’s an experience that parents only have with their children, but in Skagway, Alaska, pet parents can enjoy the same thing thanks to Mo Mountain Mutts. As part of Mo Mountain Mutts, dogs in the program are picked up on a bus from their homes and shuttled off to “school” where they can socialize and learn new skills. The program is a dog training and walking service run by Mo and Lee...
Dog Shopping For New Toy Gets Spooked By Halloween Décor In The Store
Halloween is right around the corner and with that comes all of the spooky decorations that stores put out. If you’ve been shopping anytime recently, you’ve probably seen a fair share of skeletons, pumpkins, and the like out on full display. While some people might enjoy all the spooky decor that stores have to offer, it’s definitely not for everyone – including Cornflake the black lab. Photo: TikTok/@bytheloaf Cornflake was trying to enjoy a trip to Old Time Pottery in Naples, Florida when he was caught off-guard by...
Abused Pit Bull With Missing Snout Inspires People Around The World
It’s hard to fathom someone intentionally hurting an animal, but it’s something that happens far too often. While it’s not uncommon for rescues to take in dogs with behavior issues from neglectful or abusive homes, sometimes, the abuse goes much deeper and results in the near-death of a pet. Photo: PXHERE Khaleesi was a young pit bull who spent the first two years of her life being abused and tortured by someone. Thankfully, her abuse came to an end when she was dumped in a stranger’s yard in Florida back in August of...
These 2 Blind and Deaf Aussies Were Irresponsibly Bred, But Now They’re Living the Best Life
When Krysten Harper decided to adopt the first pet that would be hers and hers alone, she knew it had to be an extra special animal. But she wasn’t on the lookout for the characteristics you might be thinking of. Rather than searching for the cutest dog or the most intelligent or playful one, she decided to look for one with special needs – whether that be a senior animal, a tripod, or just a pet that nobody else wanted. Her mom and her sister helped her comb the internet in search of the perfect furry companion. Krysten’s...
Excited Rescue Puppies Say “Thank You” To The People Who Saved Them
Being in the dog rescue space is challenging. Not only is it hard to actually do the rescue operations and care for the dogs, but seeing the distress the animals are put through is enough to move most people to tears. The struggles of animal rescue are all worth it when a dog is given a new chance at life. To see an animal work through and overcome challenges is invaluable. Photo: YouTube/National Mill Dog Rescue Often, when rescuers take in a group of dogs from a tough situation, the animals are unsure and afraid. It’s a big adjustment...
Roadrunner Escapes Coyote By Jumping In Arizona Ranger’s Truck
Beep, beep! An Arizona Park Ranger experienced something straight out of a Looney Tunes cartoon. Remember the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote… well their ongoing feud has come to life in Lost Dutchman State Park. A roadrunner was being chased by a tenacious coyote and managed to escape by leaping into the truck of an Arizona Park Ranger. While no anvil or boulder was dropped, the roadrunner managed to escape just in time. The bird took a few moments to rest which allowed Ranger Jackie just enough time to take a picture to share the rare...
Unadoptable? I Think Not. Here Are Some Great Reasons On Why You Should Adopt A Senior Dog
Looking to rescue a dog? Shelters offer a lot of options for those wanting to be a fur parent, old or new! Dogs get surrendered at shelters for different reasons, we have different stories that feature a range of these dogs including this deaf cutie, an allegedly gay dog, and this senior dog who was surrendered in such bad condition that left people in utter disbelief. Anyway, let’s not waste time thinking of the reasons why dogs, any pets really, get abandoned. Let’s all just focus on how important it is that these pets get the...
Sick Dog Found Tied To Pole With Handwritten Note Outside South Carolina Shelter
Abandoning a dog, no matter the reason, is against the law. However, shelters across the country are seeing more and more dogs abandoned outside their doors. Staff at Greenville Humane Society arrived on Sunday to find a pit bull mix tied to a pole with a handwritten note outside the shelter. The sweet girl named Remy is apparently sick and her owner could no longer care for her. The note stated, “She has illnesses I don’t believe are fixable. She needs to be put down as soon as possible.” The 4-year-old pup was brought into...
Jack Russells, Bluebell & Beth, Will Be First Rescue Dogs To Live At Buckingham Palace
For 70 years corgis have been roaming the halls of Buckingham Palace – but that is about to change. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will soon be moving into Buckingham Palace with their two rescued Jack Russell terriers, Beth and Bluebell. The now senior dogs (age 10 and 11) will be the first rescue dogs to live in the palace, according to Metro. The dogs were adopted from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in 2017. Both arrived at the rescue in bad shape but were rehabilitated and have been living like royalty for the past five...
