Cat Reunited with Owners Three Weeks After Escaping Carrier at Boston Logan Airport
A cat named Rowdy lived up to her name on a recent airport adventure. The feline got out of her carrier after landing, purportedly chasing some birds. Three weeks, many efforts at catching her, and a prolonged chase later, the rambunctious cat is back with her owners. Four-year-old Rowdy was put into cargo as her family moved back to the United States from Germany, where they’d been stationed in the Army for 15 years. While her carrier was unloaded at Boston Logan International Airport, she took her chance and made a break for it. After...
Stray Puppy, Who Had Already Had Puppies Herself, Rescued From Dumpster
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! My daughter called from her car, nearly in tears. “There’s a little black dog running in the street, and there’s a lot of traffic! It’s going to get hit! Mom, PLEASE!” I grabbed a leash and headed out to the area, which I knew was one in which a lot of dogs are used for not-so-good purposes. I pulled into the gas station and spotted the pup nosing around the...
Siberian Cat Always Beats Dad In Foot Races
Rackarkatten the Siberian cat is like most cats in a lot of ways. When she’s inside her family’s apartment, she relaxes and does typical cat things like eating, sleeping, and cuddling. But when she’s outside, everything changes. In an interview with The Dodo, Rackarkatten’s dad, Magnus Luntrun, explained that she’s rather sedentary indoors like many cats, but outside, her personality and curiosity for life explode. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo He said, “I gave her access to the backyard and forest, and a whole...
Man Arrested For Setting Dog On Fire After Her Story Went Viral
A suspect has been arrested and charged for covering a dog in gasoline and setting her on fire in Memphis, Tennessee. The pit bull, now named Riona, was found running down the road “screaming and on fire” on June 20. She was picked up by Tails of Hope Dog Rescue and immediately transported to a veterinarian for care. While Riona began her road to recovery, staff at Tails of Hope Dog Rescue began searching for the horrible person who set her on fire and they gained help from around the world. Photo: TikTok/@justice4riona The rescue...
30 Dogs Rescued From Puppy Mills Walk On The Ground For The First Time
A group of dogs rescued from puppy mills had the chance to experience freedom and walk on the ground for the first time after being rescued by the National Mill Dog Rescue. The 30 dogs that were saved from puppy mills were transported to the Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA for recovery and adoption placement. Going from a puppy mill to a place that loves and cares for you can be jarring given all that the dogs went through. Photo: flickr/Josh Henderson According to the Puppy Mill Project, there are an estimated 10,000 puppy mills in...
Friendly Dog Loves To Video Chat With Other Dogs On The Internet
Having the ability to video call our friends and loved ones is something many of us take advantage of. While it’s been around for a while, the COVID-19 pandemic really showed us just how valuable technology can be in keeping up with our loved ones by using FaceTime, texting, Skype, etc. Apparently, it’s not just humans that enjoy video calling with friends, but some dogs do as well! Photo: Pixabay/Csaba Nagy Take Gaytor, for example. He’s a wire fox terrier that lives with his owner, Ali Wasel, and as she shared on YouTube...
Longest-Ever “Empty The Shelters” Event Going On Now To Help Shelters At Crisis Capacity Across The Country
Many animal rescues and shelters are operating in crisis mode due to an influx in animals. Dogs and cats continue to arrive daily, and shelters are struggling to feed and care for them all. The best way to help is to adopt. Adopting saves two lives – the animal you adopt and the one you make space for in the shelter. BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF) is hoping to help thousands of pets find loving homes by offering their longest-ever Empty the Shelters Summer National event which will run from July 11-31. 275 animal shelters in 42 states are...
A Dog’s Adventure Turned into a Rescue Mission at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
On July 8, a successful rescue mission happened at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. According to the National Parks Service, the dog went on an adventure spree while visiting Miners Castle. The canine jumped over the railing at the lower overlook, and it fell 30 feet down from the cliff. Leo is a four-year-old cocker spaniel mix who visited the park with his family. He was actually on a leash but slipped out of his collar. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Wayne Silver The officials of the park were alarmed by a child’s scream. They...
Draco the Doberman Expresses His Love in a Very Special Way
Dogs are family-oriented animals. They don’t only show affection to humans but also to their dog siblings. It’s an endearing moment for pet owners to see their pets get along. Those moments are picture-worthy and too cute not to share on the internet. Dogs will often express their love for one another through playing and grooming. Physical contact such as rubbing up, nuzzling, and nudging is also a part of their love language. Often, dogs become inseparable and tend to be protective of one another. There are instances when dogs...
Story Behind Viral Photo Of Horse Saving Dog From Drowning Turned Out To Be Fake
A few years ago, a story went viral alongside a touching photo showing a horse rescuing a dog from drowning. The story and photo were widespread and many news outlets picked it up. According to the viral story, a horse named Agripin was swimming near the Danube River in Europe when he spotted a dog in need of help and saved its life. The blind dog, Abby, had slipped into the water and was trapped, but thankfully, Agripin seemed to sense her need for help and swam to her aid. The little dog then hopped on the horse’s back and they...
