‘Soul Mate’: Man Remembers the Bond He Shared with Special Cat for 18.5 Years
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! Ripley and her sister, Ursula, were born near Chickasha, Oklahoma, on August 5, 1996, the day I left Missouri for a new job in Oklahoma. I named Ripley after the character Ripley in the movie Alien. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / TK MCLEAN The day I brought them home, when I picked them up one in each hand, their little hearts were beating fast, yet they did not fight or struggle. Ripley took up a...
Foster Volunteer Goes to Pick Up Eight Kittens, But Another One Sneaks Into the Group
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’ve fostered a lot of animals over the years, and I’ve found large litters of kittens are, without question, the easiest. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / BLANDINE SCHILLINGER I went to the high-kill shelter to pick up a litter of eight kittens who were 4-weeks-old. When I got home and opened the kennel, out poured nine kittens! Somehow, a little 3-week old kitten, who had been slated...
International Whaling Commission Sounds Alarm Over Vaquita’s Imminent Extinction
In a historic move, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) has issued its first-ever extinction alert in its 70-year history, drawing urgent attention to the vaquita, the world’s smallest marine mammal and among the most endangered species on Earth. This extinction alert underscores the dire situation of the vaquita, a small porpoise native to Mexico’s Gulf of California. As IFL Science reports, with an estimated population of just 10 individuals, the vaquita faces imminent extinction unless immediate and effective...
Holiday Traditions That Are Fun To Do With Pets
The holiday season is filled with joy, delicious food and traditions passed down from generations. It is an exciting time of year that we get to spend with those we love, including our beloved pets. While the holidays can be stressful for our furry friends, there are some activities and traditions that are sure to get their tails wagging and spread cheer. Check out some fun (think cardboard box to cats) ideas below. Advent Calendars Photo: Pixabay/JackieLou DL These are for all the good (or mostly good) boys and girls who receive a special...
Justice for Xyla: Dog Dumped in Trash Finds New Hope
In a shocking incident in Lehigh Acres, Florida, a 16-year-old Shih Tzu named Xyla found herself at the center of a heartbreaking story of neglect and abuse. After the unfortunate death of her owners, Xyla was subject to an act of cruelty that shocked the community. Photo: Facebook / Lee County Sheriff’s OfficeXyla was discovered abandoned in a dumpster, stuffed in a trash bag. A Disheartening Discovery On December 14, employees at a Family Dollar store made a distressing discovery. Inside a trash bag in the store’s dumpster, they...
7-Year-Old Dog Surrendered By The Only Family She Has Ever Known Just Wants Someone To Love
For the past seven years, a sweet pup named Dutchess was in a loving home. She loved her family dearly but was surrendered to Animal Care Centers of NYC in Brooklyn due to a child’s allergy. She has been overlooked for the past 150 days at the shelter, so staff put together a video to show what a good girl she is. It was posted on TikTok with the caption, “7 year old Dutchess is looking for a heart to rule over! Meet her at Brooklyn ACC during adoption hours. No appointment is necessary.” @nycacc 7 year old Dutchess is...
Bonded Brother and Sister Hope to Go to the Same Home for the Holidays
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! Here we come a caroling about a bonded pair that needs holiday magic to find a family out there. Carl and Carley hope for love and joy to come to them with adoption together soon! These two shy siblings have relied on each other since they were abandoned by their birth mother....
Celebrate Squirrel Appreciation Day With A Closer Look at Nature’s Gardeners
Squirrel Appreciation Day, observed on January 21st every year, may not be as well-known as some other holidays, but it offers a unique opportunity to recognize and appreciate the fascinating world of squirrels. These small, bushy-tailed creatures often go unnoticed in our daily lives, but they play a significant role in our ecosystems and offer more surprises than one might expect. Photo: PexelsOver 270 squirrel species exist worldwide. Squirrel Diversity Across the Globe Squirrels are a diverse group of rodents, with over 200 different...
History Made In Colorado As Five Gray Wolves Are Released In Mountains
Gray wolves once roamed the entire state of Colorado, but like many other states, were hunted to near extinction in the 1940’s. While a lone wolf has passed through the state over recent years, wolves have not called the state home in many decades – but that is about to change. On Monday, December 18, five gray wolves were reintroduced to Colorado’s mountains west of the Continental Divide in a historic move that was years in the planning. Screenshot: Vimeo/CPW -Jerry Neal Voters expressed their desire to have the endangered...
Florida Shelter Dog Is Losing Hope Of Ever Finding A Home
The holidays are full of joy, cheer, and hope, but not for sweet Chipper. The 2-year-old Cirneco dell Etna Mix is losing hope that he will ever find another family. The energetic pup has lost his enthusiasm to play and is becoming depressed as people continue to pass by him. He loves people, older kids, and other dogs. He arrived at Humane Society of Broward County when his family moved away and couldn’t take him with. While he misses them, he is ready to find a forever home and love his new family unconditionally. He is a staff...
