Eager Dog Gets Sworn In As An Official K9 Officer
Everyone’s dream job looks different. But whenever you do land that perfect job that is the culmination of everything that you’ve wanted in life, there is no denying the wonderful feeling of satisfaction that goes along with it. On your first day, when you show up to the office or job site to begin your perfect role, it usually feels like a dream come true. Well, that same feeling of excitement is also felt by dogs who start brand new jobs – like the cute little K9 recruit who was itching to start his first day on the force....
Brave Dog Risks Her Life To Save Owner When Mountain Lion Attacks
Like many dogs, Eva, a 2.5-year-old Belgian Malinois, is very loyal to her owner. Eva is so loyal, in fact, that when a much larger mountain lion attacked, the faithful pup risked her life to keep her human safe. “I don’t think I will ever be able to live up to how amazing and loyal she is to me,” Eva’s owner, Erin Wilson, told the Sacramento Bee. Photo: Pixabay Eva and Wilson were attacked during a hike in Redding, California, where the big cat suddenly lunged at Eva’s owner on the trail. At just 55 pounds, Eva...
Coast Guard Rescues Dog That Fell Overboard In Pamlico Sound
A dog enjoying a sunny day on a boat with her family fell overboard off the coast of North Carolina and was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. A crew conducting Law Enforcement missions received a call about a dog named Myla who went overboard in Pamlico Sound and immediately responded. Pamlico Sound is the largest lagoon along the East Coast stretching 20 miles wide and 80 miles long, so finding a lost dog could take some time. Rescuers began to search the area and noticed water moving and headed in that direction. Luckily it was a calm day...
4 Ways To Celebrate National Pet Month This May
May is National Pet Month, and the perfect time to show your pets some extra love! Celebrate National Pet Month by taking your dog for extra walks in the park, which is hardly a chore when May’s flowers are in bloom. Or spoil your fur baby with toys and treats from The Animal Rescue Site Store, both pampering your pet and helping to feed shelter pets in need! Photo: Pixabay National Pet Month is also a great excuse to share photos and stories about your fur baby on social media, which might encourage other people to adopt a shelter pet,...
Reward Offered To Find Person Who Shot And Killed Endangered Red Wolf In North Carolina
An endangered red wolf was shot and killed in Eastern North Carolina. The wolf was found in Tyrrell County in a muddy farm field on April 15 by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). According to a press release by the USFWS, “The red wolf was shot in the spine, causing the wolf to collapse on the field. The red wolf’s lungs were found to be full of mud during a later necropsy.” Officials are searching for the person(s) responsible but need help. A reward of $5,000 is being offered for information that leads to a...
Glue Traps Kill Much More Than Pets, That’s A Big Problem
Glue traps cause horrific pain and suffering to any animal that comes in contact with them. These traps are often pieces of cardboard, plastic, or fiberboard coated with a strong non-setting adhesive, designed to immobilize animals who wander across them, Plant Based News reports. Once stuck in the trap, it can be days before an animal succumbs to death via dehydration and starvation. Small mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians can fall victim to glue traps, suffering terrible distress and often painful deaths. Animals stuck in glue traps...
Belgian Shepherd Left Behind By Russian Forces Joins Ukrainian Military
Russian forces were driven out of the villages of the Nikolaev region near Mykolaiv by the Ukrainian military and left behind many dangerous objects – and a Belgian Shepherd. Ukrainians view dogs as members of the family and took the abandoned dog in as one of their own. The trained military dog was renamed Max and joined the defenders of Ukraine. The National Guard of Ukraine posted about their new team member and said, “This is a Belgian shepherd, about three years old and he is in great shape. All the base teams know. So far he...
A Mother Got Lost in the Woods and Was Rescued by Max the Hero Pup
63-year-old Sherry Noppe took a walk with her dog Max when she suddenly went missing on a Tuesday afternoon. The search went on for three days around Sherry’s home and the 8000-acre George Bush Park. Apparently, Sherry was diagnosed with dementia, making her children even more worried and anxious. Texas EquuSearch pursued and widened their search to every nearby establishment where Sherry could possibly be found. Photo: Youtube/KHOU 11 Thankfully, Max was with her and persistently barked out loud — perhaps his intention was to...
Watch A Beautiful Boxer Mom Care For Her Puppies
I think that most people would agree there are very few things in life that are more adorable than a dog. That is, of course, unless you are talking about puppies! Not only are they miniature versions of the animals that we love so much, but they also have a natural curiosity that just makes them beyond adorable. Photo: YouTube/Outstanding Videos If you ever have the opportunity to spend some time with a litter of puppies, you realize that it is one of those pleasures in life that really makes life worth living. Even watching them on video is...
Woman Adopts Tiny Duckling That Was Rejected By Her Mother
When Erin Amadon got a call from a neighbor to come see their new ducklings, she didn’t think much of it. Amadon raises ducks so she’s always keen to meet new ducklings in the neighborhood – they’re quite adorable, after all. However, as Amadon shared with GeoBeats Animals, the duckling visit turned into a rescue mission when one of the tiny ducklings was rejected from her mother. It all started when Amadon arrived at her neighbor’s house to see the tiny hatchlings. The mother duck was carefully coddling and...
