Kitten with ‘Adorable Attitude Problem’ Wins Over Potential Adopter with Hisses
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 my cat Socks – my best friend, my baby – passed away, I was devastated. I had Socks since I was 10 years old, and it had been me and him against the world for the past 19 years. I didn’t know if I would ever be ready to adopt another cat. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PEXELS Almost two years after he passed, my sister wanted a kitten, and she asked me to help her pick one...
Learn Which Dog Breeds Face the Highest Threat of Cancer and How It Could Save Your Pet’s Life
Cancer remains a leading cause of death in dogs, but not all breeds face the same level of risk. Recent research sheds light on which dog breeds are more susceptible to cancer, challenging long-held beliefs about the correlation between size and cancer risk. Contrary to popular belief, larger dog breeds do not always have a higher risk of developing cancer. Photo: PexelsRegular veterinary check-ups are crucial for early detection of cancer in pets. Size and Cancer Risk: A Complex Relationship Leonard Nunney, an evolutionary biologist at the...
Young Hero Battles Python to Rescue Pet Guinea Pig in Daring Backyard Encounter
In a heart-stopping moment caught on CCTV, Rosie Wightman, a 12-year-old girl from Queensland, Australia, demonstrated remarkable bravery by rescuing her pet guinea pig, MaxiBon, from the clutches of an eight-foot python. This extraordinary event has since garnered widespread attention, highlighting the unexpected encounters between humans and wildlife that can occur even in one’s own backyard. Photo: PexelsA 12-year-old girl in Australia saved her guinea pig from an 8-foot python. A Frightening Discovery As KSL reports, the incident...
Ice Drift Traps 13 Killer Whales Near Japan, Rescuers Unable To Help
In a concerning development off Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, a pod of at least a dozen killer whales, including calves, found themselves trapped by sea ice near the coastal town of Rausu. Local fishermen and wildlife researchers, witnessing the orcas’ struggle to breathe in the icy waters, raised the alarm, but officials admit rescue efforts are hampered by the dense ice, CNN reports. Photo: YouTube / Associated PressA pod of orcas, including calves, is trapped by sea ice off Hokkaido, Japan. The Orcas’ Predicament...
Woman Goes to Shelter Only to Volunteer, Ends Up Bringing Home Two Kittens That Night
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 went with a friend to a local animal shelter to help clean and see what we could do to help. I had NO intention of adopting. I already had one spoiled rotten cat at home. KITTENS. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ADINA VOICU However, lo and behold, I came home that day with not one, but TWO kittens. My friend simply said, “They need you, and you need them.” She was so right. SHARE YOUR OWN...
Monkey on the Lam for Five Days Finally Gets Caught, Thanks in Part to a Yorkshire Pudding
When you’re on the lam, you may want to lay low to skirt your pursuer. Unless maybe there’s a Yorkshire pudding ripe for the taking. Highland Wildlife Park in Scotland recently made headlines when its Japanese macaque named Honshu made a break for it. After five days of evading capture, despite being caught on drone footage and spotted by several people, he was finally done in when someone left a Yorkshire pudding outside for birds. Birds, monkeys, same thing? It all started in late January when Honshu escaped from the wildlife...
Frisco, 12,000th Pet Transported By Good Flights, Finds A Loving Home In Wisconsin
Do you remember Frisco? The 1.5-year-old German shepherd mix was the 12,000th pet to be transported by Greater Good Charities'(GGC) Good Flights out of an overcrowded shelter in Louisiana and flown to Wisconsin on our December Flight to Freedom. Photos: HAWS He arrived at Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) and instantly made friends with all staff members and volunteers. After picking out a new toy to play with, he settled into his new environment with hopes that it would be a short stay. The good boy was tired of waiting and hoped that his...
Lucy the Selfie Dog Escapes Shelter Life to Become Internet Sensation
A dog named Lucy has become an internet sensation, thanks to her unique ear markings that astonishingly resemble her own face. This 7-year-old Pitbull mix’s story is not just about her viral fame but the joy and surprises that rescue pets can bring into our lives. A Miraculous Discovery The story of Lucy starts in a less than auspicious setting. Born to a stray mother named Daisy at Lollypop Farm, Lucy was one of several puppies welcomed into the world on a frigid Rochester night. Daisy, emaciated and flea-ridden, could have been a...
Ukraine Cat Found With Fractured Hind Legs And Tail Nearly Torn Off Needs Your Support To Heal
Meet Lucky. He received his name because he is lucky to be alive. A resident in Lviv, Ukraine, stumbled upon the severely injured cat and brought him to the local shelter, Home of Rescued Animals, for help. Lucky arrived bleeding with both of his hind legs fractured and his tail nearly torn off. No one knows how this sweet fella became so injured, but he is finally in caring hands. Photo: Home of Rescued Animals He was rushed into emergency surgery to remove dead tissue on his tail and paw where the operating vet discovered signs of hip...
Pet Owners Breathe Relief as Colorado Ditches Controversial Registry Bill
In a surprising turn of events, a bill aimed at establishing an online pet registry in Colorado was postponed indefinitely, just days after its introduction. Proposed by State Representative Regina English, the bill, known as HB24-1163, sought to create a system where pet owners would be required to register their pets annually for a fee. The fees ranged from $8.50 for pets with a designated caregiver to $25 for those without one, Denver 7 reports. Photo: PexelsColorado’s pet registry bill, HB24-1163, was introduced to establish an...
