Rescues Run The Show At This Historic House For Homeless Cats
A New York heiress created a stir in 1975 when she bought a house in Oyster Bay, NY, and converted it into a sanctuary for stray and homeless cats. Not only did Long Island’s strays and homeless cats finally have a safe place to live, but they also had free reign of the property, without the cages or restrictions of other shelters. At this renovated sanctuary for rescued cats, climbing the furniture is wholly encouraged. Photo: The Patricia H. Ladew Foundation Decades later, the Patricia H. Ladew Foundation, which maintains the historic...
Retired Racing Greyhound Finds True Love, at Last!
Paul, a retired and bone-weary racing greyhound, recently discovered it’s never too late to be happy. Spotting the dog’s forlorn face in an animal shelter, Elizabeth and Holden decided to open the door to peace and happiness for Paul by adopting him. The couple learned that the old greyhound had known nothing in life but isolation, fear, and racing. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Yes, like thousands and thousands of greyhounds before him, Paul was reared simply to race. This dog sport began in California in 1919 and later spread to other...
Stinky Dog Breath: What Causes It And How To Fix It
Have you ever gotten a whiff of Fido’s breath as he gives you a kiss and think “pee-ew”? You are not alone. Bad dog breath is a common issue for dog owners, but you should not ignore it. Stinky dog breath can be a sign of underlying health issues and needs to be addressed. February is National Pet Dental Health Month, so it is a good time to freshen up on proper dental care for your pet. Photo: Unsplash/Jeremy Stewardson Read on to learn more about what causes stinky dog breath and how to fix it. Causes of Bad Dog Breath...
Dog Wouldn’t Herd Sheep So His Owners Chained Him To A Truck & Left Him To Freeze
Loki lived on a sheep farm in Romania, but since he wasn’t very good at herding, his owners punished him by chaining him to an old rusty truck and used him as a guard dog instead. The one-and-a-half-years-old pup was left out there in freezing temperatures with no shelter. He was forced to stand in wet mud, and couldn’t walk more than a couple of feet. Photo: YouTube/Howl Of A Dog Poor Loki was a sweet dog who craved human affection and certainly didn’t deserve to be stuck out there. Thankfully, he was finally rescued from...
Little Girl Rescues Abandoned Cat Who Remains Her Best Friend Into Adulthood
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! When I was 9-years-old, I was playing outside on a very cold day. Huddled, freezing underneath a neighbor’s AC unit was a very frail, very beaten up white cat. Instantly, I picked her up and put her inside of my coat. I fell in love with her right away and we bonded at once. CAT. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / SONIA By the next day, I had convinced my parents to allow me to keep her. We took...
Over A Thousand Golden Retrievers Filled The Streets Of Golden, Colorado For Annual Dog Celebration
Golden retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in America. They are loyal, playful, affectionate, and will keep you entertained with their crazy antics. National Golden Retriever Day is February 3rd and Golden, Colorado, holds an annual celebration “Goldens in Golden” to honor the good boys and girls. Goldens in Golden is HERE! A few reminders to make it a safe and special day…Event runs from 11 – 1 and starts near… Posted by Visit Golden, CO on Saturday, February 5, 2022 The event starts at the...
Scared, Formerly Abused Dog Finally Feels Safe in New Home
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! A thin, terrified 2-year-old blue heeler was found wandering the streets of Phoenix, Arizona, one extremely hot summer day in 2014. She ended up in a local animal shelter, where she was soon put on the euthanasia list due to her “unfriendly” personality. No one came to claim her. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / DISCOFEEN Then some nice people with a local dog fostering nonprofit decided...
Sinaloa Bans Bullfighting
Sinaloa becomes the fifth state in Mexico to ban bullfighting. A unanimous vote by the Congress of Sinaloa just removed a veto placed last April by former governor Quirino Ordaz Coppel, which allowed bullfighting to continue. According to Mexico News Daily, a reform to the state’s animal welfare law took place in January 2021, which initially banned bullfighting, but Ordaz vetoed the part about bullfighting last spring. Bullfighting is now listed as what it really is – animal cruelty. Anyone found guilty of animal cruelty could...
Fiona The Hippo Turns 5 And Gets Special Birthday Wish From Jane Goodall
Cincinnati Zoo’s beloved and charismatic hippo named Fiona turned 5 on January 24. She was spoiled with a multi-layered cake made up of all her favorite foods. Just like a typical 5-year-old, she immediately made a mess of it. Watch as she tips the cake over and begins to devour the tasty fruit here. But that was not all. Celebrities and fans from around the world attended her virtual birthday party and sent her birthday wishes. A sweet message from Dr. Jane Goodall, British ethologist who spent her life studying and observing...
Dog Adopts Baby Wild Boar And They Have The Cutest Relationship
When Dora Ngai woke up in her luxurious Sri Lankan home one morning, she had no idea there was a life-changing surprise waiting for her downstairs. Ngai, who was born and raised in China before moving to the island country, has loved animals all her life. She thought her world was complete with her hound dogs Benjamin and Ginger, along with her Labrador, Biu Biu. But she was about to meet the newest member of her little family, who sat in a small cardboard box in the living room. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Ngai’s gardener had stumbled...
