Georgia Shelter Dog Sports Biggest Smile As She Is Adopted After Spending 324 Days In Shelter
Happy doesn’t begin to describe the feeling a shelter dog named Tilly had when she was finally adopted. Tilly was reportedly found as a stray eating garbage and taken in last year by Walker County Animal Shelter in Georgia. Her friendly personality and adorable looks quickly won the hearts of staff members. The 4-year-old loves outdoor adventures, gets along with cats, and is such a sweetheart, so the shelter couldn’t understand why she hadn’t found a loving home. They said, “We are stumped! This is just unheard of for...
Why Giraffes Should Be Classified As Endangered
Giraffes have faced great threats in the past few decades, and are being pushed rapidly toward extinction. From poaching and habitat loss to climate change, giraffe populations have been in decline since the 1990s, the American Wildlife Foundation reports. According to the Humane Society of the United States, less than 69,000 mature giraffes remain in the wild, 40% fewer than 30 years ago. And Americans have played a big role in those plummeting numbers. Less than 69,000 mature giraffes remain in the wild. Products made from giraffe skins and...
Rescuers Teamed Up to Save a Stray Dog That Fell in a 100-Foot Deep Dry Well
In India, a stray dog accidentally fell inside a 100-foot dry well, and locals immediately reported it to the Gujarat Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The call was received by Raj Bhavsar, who assembled a team for a rescue operation in Kandari village. Upon arrival, the rescue team saw that the well was deep and dark. For this reason, the rescue operation took over an hour. The rescuers were able to go down the well with the help of fire torches from the locals in the village. Due to the lack of lighting, it was challenging to...
California Rescue Center Seeks Justice for the Dog Who Died After Being Stolen from Them
Paw Works is mourning the death of a stolen puppy after it was struck by a car on a freeway. Their beloved Pretty Girl did not deserve what happened that one fateful night. The shelter received one unfortunate news after the other. A series of unfortunate events happened after midnight on June 9; an unnamed person trespassed the area by picking locks in the shelter. According to Brittany Vizcarra, the director of operations in Paw Works, the security alarm went off at 2:42 am. The suspect was caught on video, and the hooded person looked like...
Shelter Works to Save Neglected, Dangerously Skinny Dog
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! On June 9, a 4-year-old bull terrier dog was found by a good Samaritan in Fife and was brought to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County for care. PHOTO: LINDSEY HEANEY The dog, now named Emmi, arrived at the shelter extremely emaciated, with almost every bone in her body showing. She was incredibly weak and dangerously thin, weighing in at 22 pounds. The shelter’s...
Ohio Animal Shelter Loses Power On Hottest Day Of The Year But Receives Loads Of Help From Community
Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center in Columbus, Ohio, lost power on Tuesday, which happened to be the hottest day of the year. With temperatures over 90 degrees, the staff immediately posted a plea for help to keep the shelter dogs cool. “We need your help. The power is out here at the shelter, and our pups needs ice to keep cool in this blazing heat!” They asked the community to donate large bags of ice, kiddie pools, bedding, large towels, and peanut butter for frozen treats. People immediately responded and...
Woman Puts Her Own Twist To The Birthday Song To Celebrate Doug The Pug’s 10th Birthday
Alright, everyone! Get you party hats on because we’re celebrating another birthday! The birthday celebrant is none other than the super adorable and Instagram superstar, Doug The Pug. Woo-hoo! Please imagine confetti being thrown around now, otherwise the woo-hoo effect wouldn’t be fully felt. Thanks. PHOTO: Instagram/itsdougthepug This cool little dude is loved by many and is even a People’s Choice Award Winner twice. With 3.8M followers on Instagram, this guy is not only popular on the platform though. You can say that...
Cute Dog Makes Its Owner’s Food Business Boom by Doing the Delivery Service
Yes, times have been hard even for New York City due to the coronavirus pandemic. Its owner’s struggles and heartaches are a dog’s pain, too. (Who wouldn’t feel the actual stress and sadness when all that the two of you have been eating during the lockdown were sardines and oatmeal?) But, with the lockdown already over, now is the opportunity to fully support its owner who happens to own a small fast food store! Photo: Instagram Video/dogsofinstagram This Golden Retriever would be more than happy to help! Well, not in...
Dog Wandered Away From Home, Entered A Dollar General & Refused To Leave
Bradenton Florida Police received a call that was unlike anything they’ve ever gotten before. The call came from local Dollar General employees who told police that there was an individual who was refusing to leave their store. It turns out that the individual was a 135-pound dog who spent a couple of hours browsing around the store, preventing employees from closing. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition They soon learned that the dog was named Bentley, and he had broken through a gate at his home a few blocks away and decided to walk off to...
U.K. Vets Urge Animal Lovers Not to Buy English Bulldogs Until Breeding Issues Are Addressed
English bulldogs have been selectively bred for centuries, with the breed as we know it first being recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886. This breeding has limited the dogs’ genetic pool and left them with increasing health problems. Now, veterinarians in the U.K. are urging people not to buy English bulldogs until more is done to mitigate these issues. The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) recently investigated the prevalence of health issues among English bulldogs versus other dogs, finding that the breed had a higher incidence...
