Fox Steals Rescuer’s Phone During Daring Wildlife Operation
In a humorous twist to an otherwise routine wildlife rescue, a curious fox in Surrey, England, managed to outsmart an RSPCA rescuer by making off with his mobile phone. The incident, which unfolded in the woodlands of Bagshot, saw Animal Rescue Officer Ben Fitzcosta momentarily outfoxed by the very creature he was there to save. Photo: YouTube / RSCPAFoxes often investigate new objects with keen interest. Unexpected Turn in Wildlife Rescue Fitzcosta, responding to reports of a limping fox, set up his phone to capture the rescue operation on...
Shelter Life Is Too Stressful For ‘Love’ Who Needs A Forever Home ASAP
A 4-year-old pit bull arrived as a stray at Humane Society of the Treasure Coast in Palm City, Florida. The sweet dog loves to be by people and curl up in your lap, so she was aptly named ‘Love’. She was adopted by a loving family who sadly had to return her to the shelter when they realized that she does not get along with cats. According to the shelter, “The adopters had cats and unfortunately Love was too interested in chasing them, so she ultimately had to be returned to our shelter.” Love is very stressed in the...
Kitten’s Adoption Page Taken Down Right After it Was Posted, But His Human-to-Be Saw it Just in Time
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’m a senior in college and live in an apartment by myself. I’ve always wanted to adopt a pet, and I figured this was the perfect time to do so. Here’s the thing: If I was going to adopt a kitten, I wanted one that really, really needed love and care. Then it happened! KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / Marcela Lukášíková One day, I was browsing the...
Scared, Neglected Chihuahua That Served as ‘Breeding Stock’ in a Puppy Mill Finds Happy Ending
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 Asparagus, a 3-year-old brindle chihuahua, at an adoption event. She had just been rescued after spending the first three years of her life as “breeding stock” in a puppy mill. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MYLENE She had been mistreated and neglected, had never walked on a leash or slept indoors, and had never received proper medical care or nutrition. She was a mess –...
Couple Finds Dog on Road, Owner Didn’t ‘Want Him Anymore’
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! We were out driving and spotted a dog trying to cross a busy road. We stopped, and my husband jumped out, grabbed him and brought him to the car. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / STEFANO TOPA The dog was filthy, but so cute – a funny looking black and white pooch with spots on his legs, a stripe on his head, and a two-toned tail. We called the number on his microchip tag, but they...
Rare White Alligator Fights For Survival After Swallowing 70 Coins Tossed By Zoo Visitors
A rare white alligator named Thibodaux at the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska, underwent a critical procedure to remove 70 coins from its stomach. This unusual medical case has sparked widespread interest and concern, highlighting the unintended consequences of human interaction with wildlife enclosures. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Anastacia12182Leucism is rare among alligators The Discovery and Procedure Thibodaux, a 36-year-old leucistic alligator, distinguished by its translucent white skin and striking blue eyes, became...
This Lackadaisical Floating Dog Is a Whole Mood
Lots of dogs love the water, but very few act like this doggo does when encountering a whole pool full of the stuff! We’re used to seeing dogs splashing and wriggling and jumping in water with heaps of energy and excitement. Today’s pup is a little bit more…mellow, to say the least. When we say this dog is relaxed, we are not kidding. He’s the absolute epitome of laziness (in the best possible way), refusing to move a single muscle to propel himself through the water. All alone and without a care in the world,...
“Naughty” Cats At Wisconsin Shelter Seek Homes With No Rules
Sharing a home with a cat is never boring, especially one with a naughty cat. While cats are curious and sometimes mischievous, there are some who take unruly to a whole new level. However, we can’t help but love them more. Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin understands that some people are looking for a “nice” cat while other are drawn to the “naughty” ones, so every week they feature one of each that are looking for a loving home. Those wanting a snuggle buddy and to be greeted with chirps and soft purrs are...
From Meat Market to Celebrity Therapist The Incredible Journey of 30-Pound Rabbit Alex
The phrase “gentle giant” is more than appropriate here. Alex is a Flemish Giant rabbit whose journey from a slaughterhouse to stardom has captivated the world with resilience and love. This 30-pound bundle of joy didn’t just escape a grim fate; he hopped right into the role of a therapy animal, touching lives at hospitals and airports with his gentle presence. From Peril to Pampering: Alex’s Astonishing Transformation Alex’s story began in 2020 when Josh Row and Kei Kato, a couple with expansive hearts, decided...
Love At First Flight Touches Down In Wisconsin With Over 70 Shelter Pets Ready To Find Loving Homes
On February 20, love was definitely in the air. Early that morning, a plane arrived in Louisiana to transport 60 dogs and 16 cats out of overcrowded shelters and deliver them to Wisconsin where shelters were waiting with open arms and kennels. Our monthly Flight to Freedom, a sponsored Good Flight, helps save lives and we couldn’t do it without your support – so thank you! Photo: Facebook/Washington County Humane Society Together, we helped stray cats like Stormy and homeless dogs like Pierre get the second chance they deserve....
13 Dogs with Curly Ears: Pictures, Facts & History
Dog fur comes in many shapes, lengths, and textures. Many canines have curly hair across their whole body, while others just have curly hair on their ears (at least when they are cut traditionally). It doesn’t take much for a curly-eared dog to steal your heart, especially when groomed properly. Here are some of the cutest dogs with curly ears! How Are Dogs with Curly Ears Defined? Of course, dogs cannot really have curly ears. However, they can have curly hair on their ears, which is typically what we mean when we mention curly ears....
Endangered Hawks on the Brink as Washington’s Largest Wind Farm Threatens Survival
The clash between green energy initiatives and wildlife conservation is epitomized in the controversy surrounding the Horse Heaven Hills wind farm in Washington State. This project, once envisioned as the largest of its kind in the region, has faced significant pushback due to its potential impact on the ferruginous hawk, an endangered species local to the area. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / ALAN SCHMIERERThe ferruginous hawk is North America’s largest buteo. Endangered Hawks Versus Renewable Energy Goals The ferruginous hawk, North...
Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition featuring Michael Shikashio
Has your animal organization ever dealt with difficult to place dogs? Do you want to learn key factors to ensure the behavioral well-being of them while searching for a suitable home? Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition featured speaker, Michael Shikashio, has you covered! We’re thrilled to share that Shikashio will cover these topics and more in his virtual presentation, Bark to Basics: Avoiding and Addressing Problem Behaviors through Meeting Their Fundamental Needs. Shikashio is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), and...
APA! Offers Courtesy Listings for Rehoming
Feb 22, 2024 Going to a shelter should be and can be the last option for an animal whose family is having to make the tough decision to say goodbye to their furry family member. Historically, a lot of shame has been placed on the idea of pets being rehomed, but the reality is, sometimes moving a pet out of its current home is truly the best and maybe even sometimes, the only, option a family has. The reason for needing to find a new home for a pet can vary, and we believe it’s time to take the blame out of the conversation; our Positive...
Weeks After Cat Gets Adopted, He Escapes, Somehow Surviving a Major Highway Crossing
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’m a nurse now, but I used to work for a veterinarian, and everyone around me knows that I am an animal lover. Well, late one night, I got a call from a friend who was out of town and practically begging me to call this friend of hers I didn’t know who was in need of “help”. Not knowing what this was about, I dialed the friend’s number and was met with a...
As Ice-Free Periods Lengthen, Polar Bears May Face a Higher Risk of Starvation
Ice-free periods are lengthening in the Arctic, with the annual freeze-up in fall happening nearly a month later than it was in 1979. That means that polar bears are forced to wait even longer before they can head back to the ice, where they’re best able to catch their primary food, the energy-rich seal. A new study shows that as polar bears spend more time on land with little access to seals, their risk of starvation may go up. Research recently published in Nature Communications tracked the daily energy expenditure, diet, weight, and...
How Can We Help Unhoused People with Pets? Study Shares Five Strategies
More than 650,000 Americans experienced homelessness in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Point-in-Time report, which looks at figures from a single night in January. This was a 12% increase over 2022. Officials say the increase was likely due in large part to high rents, limited rental units, and pandemic eviction protections winding down. An estimated 10% of these unhoused people own pets, so what can be done to keep them both healthy? A new study investigated. Research recently published in the...
“Canine Lovebirds” Adopted Together After Three Years At North Carolina Shelter
Six-year-old hounds named Romeo and Juliet are madly in love and refuse to be separated. They arrived as strays at Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society in December of 2020 and have been waiting for a home ever since. While their love for each other is undeniable, they still have room in their hearts to love a family. The friendly hounds have won the hearts of staff and volunteers who call them “canine lovebirds”. The no-kill shelter wrote, “These two kids aren’t hound dogs. They are lovebirds trapped inside canine bodies....
Race Against Time to Save the World’s Most Trafficked Mammal
In the shadowed underbrush of the world’s tropical forests, a small, scaly creature ambles in search of ants and termites. This creature, the pangolin, is an ecological marvel and an evolutionary enigma. Despite its innocuous lifestyle, the pangolin holds the dubious distinction of being the most trafficked mammal on the planet. World Pangolin Day, observed on the third Saturday of February, casts a spotlight on the urgent need to protect these unique animals from the brink of extinction. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Frendi Apen...
Cordyceps – An Adaptogenic Mushroom for Your Dog or Cat’s Adrenal Glands
Find out how an adaptogenic mushroom called cordyceps may help your dog or cat’s adrenal glands deal more effectively with stress. Handling stress is an important function of your dog or cat’s adrenal glands. These small, paired glands on each side of her body, just above the kidneys, are responsible for producing the “fight-or-flight” hormones, mainly adrenaline, when the body perceives an existential threat. They also produce stress hormones, mainly corticosteroids, when the body experiences stressors. In this...
