The Latest Shelter Challenge Has Wrapped, and Rescues Are Splitting $80,000 in Cash and Supplies
Your votes have been tallied, and the winners of the latest Shelter Challenge have been named. Throughout November and December, users were able to vote for their favorite rescues in the holiday-themed Tails & Tinsel Shelter Challenge. Your votes meant a lot to the participating organizations, as they competed for a combined $80,000 in cash and essential supplies. Overall, 22 rescues got a piece of the pie! The top prize went to Stray Rescue of St. Louis, which will be receiving $10,000 in cash and $5,000 in supplies. Coming in at number...
Homeless Dogs In Ukraine Have A Safe And Warm Place To Go, Thanks To You
Winter in Ukraine is cold and long. Temperatures dip well below freezing, making it dangerous for animals who do not have a home or proper shelter. We asked for your help to provide warm outdoor kennels to homeless dogs in Ukraine, and you stepped up in a big way. We want to thank you for your continued support and share with you how your donations are improving the lives of dogs and the people that care for them. [embedded content] Greater Good Charities (GGC) worked with United For Animals (UFA) to deliver hundreds of insulated dog houses...
Vanishing from the Skies, Africa’s Iconic Birds of Prey on the Verge of Disappearance
Africa’s large birds of prey are experiencing a dire extinction crisis. Studies have revealed alarming population declines among iconic species such as the Secretary Bird and Snake Eagle, with over two-thirds potentially threatened with extinction. This crisis, primarily driven by human activity, raises significant concerns for biodiversity and ecosystem health across the continent. Photo: PexelsAfrica’s large birds of prey are undergoing a severe extinction crisis. Alarming Decline in Numbers Recent research highlights a...
Terrified Cat Goes to Foster Home After Her Human Dies, Takes Months to Come Out of Her Shell
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 volunteer as a foster for a local rescue, and an older cat (7-years-old) named Ginny came into our care. She had been without proper socialization for months after the death of her owner, and I stepped up as her foster, hoping I could help her, but fully expecting she would be in our care permanently. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / RANYA From October 31 until February 23, she shared our home,...
Turning Highways of Death into Safe Passages for Wildlife With Corridors and Crossings
The intersection of wildlife habitats and human infrastructure presents unique challenges. Across the United States, wildlife corridors and crossings have emerged as vital solutions, mitigating risks for both animals and humans. Animals, in their quest for food, water, and mates, often encounter dangerous barriers like highways. In the U.S., over a million automobile accidents annually involve wildlife, leading to significant costs and ecological disruptions, National Geographic reports. These collisions are not just hazardous for drivers but...
Special Needs Cats At North Carolina Sanctuary Receive Toys & Treats Thanks To Your Support
Your generous donations have provided much-needed supplies to special needs cats who want to thank you. Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary in North Carolina is a safe haven for cats and kittens with any ailment. Cats arrive from near and far for a second chance at life. It all started in 2004 with a blind cat named Louie. Alana Miller and her daughter were volunteering at a shelter and decided to take Louie home. They quickly realized he behaved like a “normal” cat by running and playing. They wanted to give the overlooked and often...
Heroic Police Officer Rescues and Adopts Abandoned Kitten Tabby Rashard
In the quiet corners of North Charleston, South Carolina, a story unfolded that touched the hearts of many. What appeared to be a routine animal rescue turned into proof of the bonds that form between humans and animals. Photo: Facebook / North Charleston Police DepartmentPatrolman Dontavis Jones discovered a four-week-old kitten in a dumpster while off-duty. Unexpected Discovery Leads to a New Beginning Patrolman Dontavis Jones, an officer with the North Charleston Police Department, encountered a surprising situation while off-duty. As WSAZ...
Kitten Helps New Owner Recover From a Traumatic Brain Injury
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! In 2011, I was in a roll over car accident at freeway speed. I sustained a moderate traumatic brain injury. A few months later, I was still in therapies to recover function. It was brutal, exhausting and frustrating. I was in pain, had frequent migraines, and was always tired. Life seemed hopeless. At one point, I seriously considered suicide. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ARTACTIVEART During...
Family Encouraged to Put Down Kitten with Seizures, But They Won’t Give Up on Her
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! On Thanksgiving, I needed to run to the store to pick up a few things. For some reason, I decided to go a completely different way down a back alley. From a distance, I saw what looked like a tiny stuffed animal. As I got closer, I realized it was actually a small kitten. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY She was facedown, covered in ants, and smelled of urine. I picked her up and was surprised to...
Stray Kitten Chomps Down on Stranger’s French Fries, Ends Up with a 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! Flash entered our lives in the summer of 2009. My husband and I were out of town when we received an early morning text photo from our daughter. It was a picture of this little kitten. Since we already had three rescue cats at home, I pretty well knew what was coming next! KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / GUNDULA VOGEL I called her, and she explained that as she was driving to the store the night...
