Coworkers Band Together to Find Home for Kitten Found in the 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! It was a very dark, hot July night. My son and I had been away most of the day visiting family. Suddenly, a kitten ran out in front of the car. I was certain I ran her over! PHOTO: PIXABAY / MARI LOLI I pulled over to move the body out of the road, but there was no kitten! Then we heard the kitten mewing in the grass. She stepped out to see us, crying her heart out. SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE...
New Study Shows Dogs Can Sense When We’re Stressed, and It May Impact Their Own Emotions
Anecdotally, it seems like our furry friends are pretty good at telling when we’re not doing well emotionally. They may be a little cuddlier or less apt to leave our side. A new study adds some science to this observation, showing that sensing stress in humans may even change our pets’ personal behavior and choices. Researchers at the University of Bristol recently investigated how being exposed to stress from humans could impact dogs’ own thinking and emotions. The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports,...
Emergency Flight: Town Devastated by Flood Needs to Evacuate Pets
Spencer, Iowa, was devastated by a massive flood that damaged thousands of homes and left many people and pets homeless. Photo: Drew Howing The town was submerged when the Little Sioux and Ocheyedan rivers reached record-high levels due to heavy rainfall. Historic buildings were destroyed, schools flooded, and several damaged small businesses have decided not to reopen. Photo: Drew Howing Clay County Community Foundation states that 2,500 homes have flood damage and more than 1,000 are beyond repair. Photo: People for Pets Numerous people...
Human Actions Blamed for Gatlinburg’s Tragic Black Bear Losses
In the serene town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, a series of unsettling events involving black bears have captured national attention. These encounters, often caught on camera, have led to controversial decisions by wildlife authorities. In a town known for its natural beauty and close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the delicate balance between wildlife and human safety is increasingly difficult to maintain. Photo: PexelsGatlinburg faces a crisis with increasing bear-human encounters. Escalating Encounters: The Incidents...
Rising Tensions as Wind Farms Risk Endangered Whale Survival
Off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, lies a critical habitat for the endangered North Atlantic right whale. This region, known as the Nantucket Shoals, is now at the center of a growing debate over the construction of offshore wind farms. While these projects aim to provide clean energy, concerns have arisen about their potential impact on the fragile marine ecosystem, particularly on the dwindling population of right whales. Photo: PexelsThe Nantucket Shoals are crucial feeding grounds for the endangered North Atlantic right whale. The...
Stranger at Pound Convinces Family to Take His Dog So He Doesn’t Have to Surrender Him
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 met Max when I was about 3 years old. My family and I were at the pound looking for our dog that ran away, not expecting to leave with a new one. PHOTO: PIXABAY / LENA ANDERSSON As we were getting into our car, a man pulled up with a beautiful Australian Shepherd puppy. He told us he couldn’t have pets at his apartment, and he begged us to take the puppy so he didn’t have to...
Senior Cat Who’s Been Surrendered Twice is Ready to See if Third Time’s the Charm
This story was submitted by our shelter friend The Cat House on the Kings. The Cat House on the Kings saves pets’ lives in the Fresno County, California area, and the Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here! There are many, many cats, more than we would hope, that we see throughout their lives because life can change in an instant. Starting out with The Cat House on the Kings as an adorable kitten who had no safe place to live, she was old enough and weighed enough to get spayed right...
Save Your Pets from Heatstroke — Simple Steps to Prevent a Tragic Loss
Heatstroke, also known as hyperthermia, occurs when a pet’s internal body temperature exceeds 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Normal body temperature for dogs is generally around 101 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. When this threshold is crossed, it can lead to severe health issues and can be fatal if not treated promptly. Dogs are particularly susceptible due to their limited ability to cool themselves, primarily through panting and minimal sweating through their paws, reports the American Kennel Club. Photo: PexelsHeatstroke in pets occurs when...
Cat Paralyzed from Waist Down in Accident Needs Your Help to Walk Again
Meet Luna. The young feline was involved in an accident that would have resulted in her death, but thankfully, a kind man spotted her and brought her to Home of Rescued Animals for help. Luna arrived at the shelter paralyzed from the waist down with an open spinal wound. They told us, “Her hind legs and tail were immobile and cold, but she could still feel them—our hearts were breaking. Luna’s eyes were full of pain and exhaustion. Luna couldn’t defecate on her own and was on the verge of euthanasia, but we decided to...
Malaysia’s National Symbol Teeters on Edge of Extinction
In the dense jungles of Malaysia, a quiet battle is unfolding. The protagonist is the majestic Malayan tiger, a national symbol and ecological keystone. Once numbering around 3,000 in the 1950s, fewer than 150 of these creatures now remain in the wild. Their rapid decline has prompted conservationists to sound the alarm, declaring the situation a national emergency. Several factors are driving this decline, while efforts are in play to save the Malayan tiger. Plummeting Numbers and Poaching Crisis The decline of the Malayan tiger is stark and...
