Dog Lost During Caldor Fire Found Alive On Snowy Mountain And Reunited With Family
Miracles happen every day… TLC 4 Furry Friends & Tahoe PAWS, an animal search and rescue organization, shared a heartwarming rescue story that reminds dog parents of the importance of microchips and proves you should never give up hope. A pit bull mix named Russ went missing in late August near Lake Tahoe, California. The dog was scared off by something and escaped from his owner. The concerned dog dad searched for Russ and contacted Animal Services to report him missing, but was forced to evacuate the area due to the Caldor Fire....
Basset Hound Gets Elected As The Mayor Of A Colorado Town
It’s official, we’ve gone to the dogs. At least that is the case in Colorado, where the town of Littleton now has a Bassett hound as an elected official. According to Denver 7 News, Mayor Kyle Schlachter, who had just recently been elected into office, said nobody asked him about the unusual ballots. It seems as if people had elected the bassett hound as mayor directly, so Schlachter has to share his title. Photo: Pixabay/jawestad Katherine Roxborough of Historic Littleton, Inc., had the following to say to the news station on the...
Cats Seem To Be Huge Fans Of Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Dishes
If you haven’t yet heard of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite dishes, you will be hearing about them before very long. It is part of the company’s Internet project, and they are busy putting up to 12,000 satellites in low Earth orbit so that more and more people can get connected. There are already some Starlink satellite dishes in existence and undoubtedly, there will be many more that are following along shortly. They are designed to provide Internet but it seems as if they provide a convenient place for felines to get some...
Abandoned Puppy Was Ignored By Everyone Except Her Rescuer
Outside a grocery store on the Greek island of Crete, a snow-white puppy sat in a cardboard box. In the box was a small bowl of water and some food — just enough to last her until someone took pity and rescued her. Because abandoned dogs and puppies are a common occurrence in the area, they are often ignored and their frightened barks blend in with the sound of traffic. PHOTO: YOUTUBE / TAKIS SHELTER For Takis Proestakis, these invisible animals are anything but. He’s spent nearly 10 years caring for strays in Greece, creating...
Pets Accidentally Started 1,000 House Fires In America Last Year
America loves its pets — an estimated 70% of households (more than 90 million homes) have one or more, according to the American Pet Products Association! While our pets can offer us companionship, protection, and affection, they can also be a handful. Every year, more than 100 billion dollars is spent providing for our furry friends. While most of that is for typical needs such as food, vet care, and toys, every year there are 1,000 Americans whose home catches fire because of a pet. PHOTO: PIXABAY / kolyaeg Here’s how it...
Police Rescue German Shepherd Puppy Trapped In Pipe
They say curiosity killed the cat, but it’s gotten dogs into some precarious situations as well! Take Vella, the German Sheperd puppy, for example. What started as a day of wandering quickly turned into a rescue mission when the puppy found himself trapped in a pipe. According to Inside Edition, the little puppy named Vella was exploring when he somehow fell into the pipe and became trapped. Photo: Pixabay/M J The dog’s owners called the Spanish Guardia Civil for help saving the puppy, and they were quick to arrive on the scene to...
Australian Shepherd Loves Playing With His New Puppy Sister
Bringing home a new puppy to the family can be exciting and fun, but also stressful. It’s a big adjustment, after all, especially for the other furry friends in the house. Sometimes, we bring home a new dog in hopes of getting our pups a friend, but it doesn’t always work out like we expect. Other times, however, we get a new dog because we want one and we’re ready for the commitment! Photo: flickr/Ted Van Pelt Either way, it can take a lot of planning, careful introductions and training, and a lot of patience. Sometimes...
Dog Survives Car Accident And Leads Police Back To Injured Owner
A German Sheperd named Tinsley is being credited with saving the lives of her owner and friend after they were involved in a severe car accident in Vermont. According to a release from the Vermont State Police Department, Tinsley’s owner, 31-year-old Cameron Laundry, was driving intoxicated when he crashed into a guardrail and flipped his truck, totaling the vehicle and ejecting the passengers. Miraculously, Tinsel survived and began to run down the road, seemingly looking for help! Photo: Pexels/Denitsa Kireva As shared in a Facebook...
Corig Sisters Love Chewing On Sticks Together
Teamwork makes the dream work, and if you’re a tiny corgi, that dream may just be carrying a giant stick. At least, that seems to be the dream of two corgis living in Dumfries, Virginia. The 9-month-old sisters love to take walks in the woods, and as puppies do, they both enjoy chewing on anything they can get their paws on – especially sticks! Corgi puppies are a lot of fun and Gracie and Quinn are no exception. Since they live together, they can enjoy walks and playtime together and are never truly alone. Photo: Pixabay/Elena...
Homeless German Shepherd Mourns The Loss Of Her Baby
Life is hard for a dog on the streets, but it’s even harder when that dog is pregnant and something goes wrong. That was the reality for a German Shepherd in Southern California. The dog was not doing well, and concerned citizens called a rescue organization to help. It seemed the stray mama dog had lost her only puppy and was in complete distress over it, refusing to let anyone near her. When rescuers arrived, they were unable to help. The dog was too aggressive, so they left. Unsure what else to do, someone texted Hope For Paws to see...
