Cat Saved From Trash Compactor, Then Nursed Back to Health After Cat Flu
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 worked as security guard in a shopping centre, and part of our duties was to activate the compactor each morning to crush up the previous day’s rubbish. On this day, a sound alerted the guard, and he found six 10-day old kittens in a beer carton. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PEGGY AND MARCO LACHMANN-ANKE He took them back to the office, and knowing I was a cat lover, called me to ask...
Kitten Rescued From Abusive Home By Caring Neighbor
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! This 6-month-old kitty was taken in by my mother. “Kitty” was living with a lady who has a very short temper. She also has young children, and at the time, my mom was only somewhat acquainted with her. However, she could already tell that something was not right. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PEXELS On multiple occasions, she had seen this lady’s children pick Kitty up by the...
Senior Shelter Dogs Spent Christmas Devouring Tasty Treats And Snuggling While Watching Christmas Movies
Frosted Faces Foundation (FFF) is a senior dog rescue based in Ramona, California. The founders, Kelly and Andy, are dedicated to saving older dogs from high-kill shelters and finding them a loving home to spend their golden years. With the help of foster families, volunteers, and adopters, the rescue has given countless older dogs the life they deserve before they peacefully cross the Rainbow Bridge. Photo: Facebook/Frosted Faces Foundation Their facility is home to gray-faced dogs who are patiently waiting for a family to love. The goal was...
Dachshunds Defy Size Expectations in Two Viral Pet Ownership Tales
Prospective pet parents often dream of having a small, manageable dog, and miniature dachshunds are a popular choice due to their perceived size and charming demeanor. A few recent incidents have highlighted an unexpected aspect of owning these pets: they can grow significantly larger than anticipated. Photo: PexelsDachshunds are known for their long bodies and short legs. When Small Becomes Large Two separate cases, widely discussed on social media, involve women who bought dachshund puppies thinking they would remain small. In both...
San Diego Humane Society Reveals Most Popular Shelter Pet Names of 2023
San Diego Humane Society has taken in tens of thousands of companion and wild animals. Some arrived with names while others were named by staff and volunteers. Even though there are countless pet names, there are some names that continually appear. There are even several shelter pets with the same name. San Diego Humane Society revealed the most popular shelter pet names of 2023 on Instagram. Take a look at the lists and see if your rescued pet’s name made the list. Even if it didn’t, you are sure to know a pet or two with one of...
Safeguard Your Pets During National Poison Prevention Week, And All Throughout The Year
National Poison Prevention Week, observed annually during the third full week of March, serves as a crucial reminder of the dangers of poisonings for people and pets alike. With millions of exposure cases reported every year, this event is an important tool in highlighting education and awareness in preventing accidental poisonings. Photo: PexelsSigns of pet poisoning may include vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, lethargy, and loss of appetite. The Underestimated Threat in Our Homes Household items, often overlooked, pose significant risks to...
Woman Takes Different Path Than Usual on Regular Walk, Finds Kitten in Need
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! Three years ago, I was on my weight loss journey. I used to walk to the gym every day. One afternoon, I decided to take a different route than normal. That decision was fate, as it led me past a company that stores and rents out dumpsters. Their lot was packed full with dumpsters stacked on top of one another, a pretty dangerous place to be. Suddenly, from under the fence a kitten emerged...
Pets May Slow Dementia Progress in Older Adults Living Alone, Study Reveals
Scientific research has shed light on a remarkable correlation: owning a pet may help slow the progression of dementia in individuals over 50 living alone. Photo: PexelsPets provide companionship, reducing feelings of loneliness in older adults. Reducing Loneliness and Dementia Risk with Pets Led by researchers at Sun Yat-sen University in China, the recent study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), found that pet ownership can significantly slow the rate of cognitive decline in older adults living alone,...
“Santa Paws” Visits Florida Shelter To Bring Toys To The Good Boys And Girls
On Christmas Eve, “Santa Paws” made a special visit to the Humane Society of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with gifts for all the good boys and girls waiting for a forever home. While a loving home was at the top of all their lists, each dog was thrilled to have a new toy to play with. The shelter shared a heartwarming video showing the dogs’ reactions to seeing Santa and getting their gift. Screenshot: TikTok/@humanebroward They posted it on TikTok and wrote, “So much joy. It’s hard to express how...
Historic Milestone — Pennsylvania Animal Shelter Finds All Kennels Empty
The Adams County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Pennsylvania has achieved a feat not seen in nearly five decades: an empty shelter. This significant milestone, occurring just in time for Christmas, marks a new chapter in the shelter’s history. It was all made possible by the combined efforts of the community, staff, and volunteers in animal welfare. Photo: Facebook / Adams County SPCACommunity animal shelters like the Adams County SPCA provide a safe haven for abandoned and stray animals. The Journey to an...
