Veterans Join Fight To Rescue Animals From War In Ukraine
When a British army veteran saw heartbreaking photos of animals trapped in Ukraine, he knew he had to do something to help. Now that former soldier, Tom, is leading combat veterans into Ukraine to rescue terrified animals trapped on the embattled country’s front lines. “We are driving a thousand miles a day some days to get these animals,” the army veteran told Fox 2 Detroit. Photo: YouTube/Fox 2 Detroit Nor is Tom’s combat rescue team, Breaking the Chains, simply a British affair. These veteran rescuers will soon be...
Ukrainian Woman Leads Disabled And Senior Dogs To Safety
Nastya Tikhaya, who helps run an animal shelter her parents own in the town of Irpin, near Kyiv, is being hailed a hero for helping abandoned and disabled animals escape the war-torn area. Along with her husband, Arthur Lee, she is helping animals left behind by their owners as well as homeless animals cross the border into Poland. A photo of her leading several dogs, including some in wheelchairs, out of destroyed Irpin went viral and is the definition of unconditional love. The bridge over the Irpin river was destroyed by Russian troops but...
70 Cats Rescued From Ukraine Shelter And Brought To Poland To Find Loving Homes
A Ukrainian animal protection organization, UAnimals, has been helping feed, care, and evacuate animals since the Russian invasion began three weeks ago. They were recently contacted by an animal shelter in Kiev looking for someone to transport shelter cats to Lviv and then to Poland. Volunteers arrived and discovered that what they thought was 15 cats was actually 70 and all needed to be evacuated immediately. Posted by UAnimals on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 The cats were transported to Lviv and from there they needed to find volunteers...
Disabled Lamb Gets Special Wheelchair to Help Her with Mobility
Kiki the lamb got off to a rough start. She was born on a farm with bent legs and a paralyzed hind end, rendering her incapable of walking or standing. Her mother wouldn’t nurse her, so the lamb was malnourished, too. Fortunately, her luck has changed since then. Kiki was taken in by Massachusetts sanctuary Don’t Forget Us, Pet Us when she was 11 days old. She was gradually given physical therapy to help her with her ailments, in the hope that she could be mobile and strong enough to use a wheelchair. That’s where...
Kitten Rescued at Convenience Store After Running Along 6-Lane Road
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! In October 2014 while on my way to an appointment, I spotted a little kitten sitting by the gas pumps at a 7-Eleven. The light was red. I made a sharp left into the gas station and parked near the store. When I approached the kitten, he got scared and ran into some bushes beside the busy road. To my horror, he then ran onto the busy 6-lane road. I turned away, but I heard someone yell,...
Rescued Dog And Baby Goat Get Second Chance After Being Saved From Ukraine
Men, women, and children aren’t the only victims of war. Countless animals are also affected by the growing crisis in Ukraine, where they risk shelling, bombs, and starvation with each passing day of the war. This heartbreaking plight has inspired brave shelter workers to risk their lives saving Ukrainian animals affected by the fighting. Photo: YouTube/CNN According to CNN, Ukraine’s crisis has even inspired shelter workers from nearby Poland to cross over the border to rescue animals from the war. This includes dogs like Moon,...
Good Samaritans Bring Three-Legged Dog Back Home after Being Lost for Six Months
A missing three-legged dog brought people together like one caring community although their distance from one another is more than 600 miles. Harrison Sibley lives in Louisiana with his best friend, Bear, a German Shepherd mix who lost a front leg. They have been together for years, sharing a lot of memories together including a love for the outdoors. Photo: Facebook Video/Tessa Grosholz Bear’s Disappearance after Hurricane Ida In 2021, to avoid the onslaught of Hurricane Ida, Harrison went to Tennessee with Bear to stay in a...
Popular Irish Pet Names
Dogs and cats are members of our family, so it is only fitting that we give them human names. But with so many options to choose from where do you begin? Well, if you are inspired by the Emerald Isle or your favorite color is green, we have a few ideas for you. Irish names are popular for dogs and cats, even if they aren’t Irish. Rover compiled a list of the most popular Irish dog names after searching through their extensive database. Photo: Pexels Find the purr-fect name for your new dog, cat, rabbit, or baby in the Irish-inspired...
9 Irish Dog Breeds
Ireland is known for its beautiful landscapes, Guinness, whiskey, shamrocks, and rich history. But did you know that the Emerald Isle has nine registered dog breeds with some dating back as far as the 16th century? The Irish Kennel Club shared that Ireland’s dog breeds consist of two hounds, three gundogs, and four terriers. Learn more about these fascinating dogs and why you would be lucky to own any one of them. Irish Wolfhound Photo: Pixabay The wire-coated sighthound is the tallest dog breed in the world, with males measuring over 3...
Watch Bobcat Fight With Invasive Python In Florida Swamp
Florida has a problem with invasive species, and pythons in particular. The massive snakes can grow to 20 feet long or more. Female pythons can lay 50-100 eggs per year, and with no natural predators they have been free to multiply and take over large swathes of the Everglades, making short work of native mammals. According to a study by the US Geological Survey, pythons were responsible for a 99.3% drop in the local raccoon population, while opossums dropped by 98.9%, and bobcats 87.5% since 1997. Marsh rabbits, cottontail rabbits, and foxes...
