Senior Cat Overlooked At Los Angeles Cat Cafe Longs For Loving Home
An eight-year-old Siamese cat named Snowball is tired of being overlooked. He lived most of his life at a stray cat on the streets of Montebello, California, but is ready to for the good life in a loving home. He arrived at Kitten Rescue of Los Angeles injured and in need of medical care. He has fully recovered but is FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) positive. He adores people and older children who respect his space. He purrs loudly for food and attention and will come when called, unless he is napping, shared the shelter. Photo: Kitten...
“Lucky” Black Cat Survives Texas Wildfire And Leads Game Warden To More Kittens
Smokehouse Creek Fire, the largest wildfire in Texas history, has destroyed hundreds of buildings, burned roughly 1.1 million acres, and claimed the lives of countless cattle. Firefighters are still working to contain the flames as well as two other wildfires in the Panhandle area. Photo: Facebook/Texas Game Wardens Texas Game Warden Sarah Wennersten headed to an area devastated by the fire to assess the damage. As she walked around the charred ground, she come across a black cat. Then she saw another and another and decided to follow the...
Delaware Cracks Down on Fake Service Animals Saving Lives in the Balance
To address the burgeoning issue of fraudulent service animal representation, Delaware has put forth legislation aimed at penalizing individuals who falsely claim their pets as service animals. This initiative seeks to uphold the integrity of genuine service animals, vital for many individuals with disabilities, and to mitigate the problems posed by fake service animals in public and residential spaces. Photo: PexelsService animals undergo rigorous training to assist individuals with disabilities. Delaware’s Legislative Response The...
Kitten Meows Outside Apartment at 4 a.m., Immediately Runs to Bed When Tenant Opens the Door
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! I already had two cats and really didn’t want another. Early one morning, though, around 4 a.m., I heard a kitten meowing. I knew it wasn’t one of mine; they were both sound asleep in bed next to me, so I got up to investigate. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ZAYDA C I lived in an apartment, and when I opened my front door, in ran this kitten. He immediately jumped in my bed and...
Parrot Fever Outbreak Sweeps Europe Fatalities Rise as Disease Spreads
The recent outbreak of psittacosis, commonly known as parrot fever, has sent ripples of concern across Europe, with cases escalating beyond typical yearly averages and resulting in fatalities. This bacterial infection, rooted in the Chlamydia family, primarily affects birds, both wild and domesticated, yet poses a significant risk to humans through direct contact or airborne particles. As the situation unfolds, it’s crucial for individuals, particularly in the U.S., to stay informed about the disease’s trajectory, preventive...
Tragedy Strikes Northern California River — Over 800,000 Salmon Fry Killed
In a distressing turn of events, an estimated 830,000 Chinook salmon fry, released into the Klamath River in Northern California, have perished due to gas bubble disease. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / WhitehorseFishChinook salmon are a key species in U.S. river ecosystems, contributing to biodiversity. The young salmon, hatched at the state-of-the-art Fall Creek Fish Hatchery, met their untimely demise shortly after their release on February 26. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has linked the mass mortality to gas bubble...
Man Cancels Flight Home After Falling In Love With Shelter Dog He Met At Tourist Attraction In North Carolina
Love at first sight or encounter is real, especially when it involves a dog. Wayne and his family were visiting Asheville, North Carolina, and decided to head to the historic Biltmore Estate for a tour. They left with the best souvenir of all. The Massachusetts family was taking in the beautiful grounds at the estate when they ran into the Mountain Mutts group walking dogs available for adoption at Asheville Humane Society. Mountain Mutts is a shelter program to help energetic dogs get the exercise they need and time away from the shelter....
Starving Golden Searching For Scraps Outside McDonald’s Will Never Go Hungry Again In New Home
For countless days, an emaciated two-year-old golden retriever wandered the streets of Florida in search of food and shelter. Her search is finally over. The starving and filthy pup was spotted by animal control officers scrounging for scraps at a local McDonald’s parking lot. She was taken in by a rural shelter and then transferred to Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida after no one came to claim her. Her life started out rough, but her luck has finally changed. She was named Natalie after an inspiring 12-year-old girl who...
Rescue Dogs Face Euthanasia after Abandonment at Los Angeles Kennel
In a disheartening turn of events, a kennel in Rowland Heights, Los Angeles, became an unintended shelter for 31 dogs, abandoned by the rescue group Woofy Acres. The distressing situation at Shanderin Kennels unfolds a story of abandonment, community effort, and the urgent need for responsible pet ownership and rescue operations. Photo: PexelsOver 30 pets were abandoned at a local kennel, facing an uncertain future. Abandonment at the Kennels Two years ago, Woofy Acres brought these dogs to Shanderin Kennels for what was supposed to be...
Solar Eclipse 2024 Could Spell Chaos for Wildlife as Day Turns to Night
As the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, approaches, the anticipation grows not only among humans but also within the animal kingdom. This celestial event, spanning from Mexico to Maine, offers a unique opportunity to observe the impact on both pets and wildlife. Here’s how animals might react to the sudden shift from day to night and back again. Photo: PexelsDiurnal animals may return to their nests or hiding spots, mistaking the eclipse for dusk. Pets and Their Perception of the Eclipse Household pets, particularly dogs and cats,...
