Lahaina Woman Reunited With Missing Dog 4 Weeks After Maui Wildfire Destroyed Her Home
Raging wildfires consumed the town of Lahaina on the island of Maui destroying countless homes and claiming the lives of 97 people and numerous pets. Survivors are taking refuge in local hotels as they try to search through the debris and surrounding area for their beloved pets. Maui Humane Society has a rescue team that is helping in the search for lost pets in addition to caring for injured pets at the shelter. They are working with local officials and the community to help reunite pets with their “Ohanas” (families). A Lahaina...
Oregon Bans “Barbaric” Wildlife Killing Contests
Oregon becomes 9th state to ban wildlife killing contests after unanimous vote by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission on September 15. The wildlife killing contest award prizes for killing the most animals, smallest, and many other categories. It is devastating to the species and numerous hunters who don’t participate call it “unethical”. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is hard at work to end these ruthless contests. They announced the victory in Oregon on Facebook and wrote, “During these events,...
Check out the positive impact CARE’s Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion course has had on these organizations
Catch up on a recent Community Conversations call with Dr. Alina Luna, Dean of the Circle of Learning and Leadership, and Sheila Donya Kouhkan, Chief Engagement Officer, from Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) for a panel discussion with animal well-being leaders across the country. They discussed their experiences with CARE’s Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion course (REDI) and the positive impact their learnings have had on themselves, their organizations and their goals. It’s an honest conversation...
‘Horribly Overweight’ Dog Discovers Hiking and Sheds the Weight with Her New Human
The following story was a finalist in the Tales of Summer Tails Photo and Story contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! Berkeley was adopted at age four. She had recently been returned to the shelter after her elderly person died. Berkeley was sad and horribly overweight. No one would have imagined what a vibrant, strong, wonderful dog was waiting inside under all that weight! PHOTO: LEIGH REEVES We started hiking on the way...
Rescue Dog Goes on His First Vacation Adventure: To the Ocean
The following story was a finalist in the Tales of Summer Tails Photo and Story contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! Bishop is not a hot weather guy. Like his human mom, his best day is a breezy dry max of 75, perfection for long morning and shorter afternoon walks, with chasers of cushiony porch time. PHOTO: PATRICIA CONWAY Bishop remembers fondly his two summer trips to Maine with us. The first journey seven years ago may...
Colorado Wildlife Officers Euthanize Bear Whose Intestines Were Blocked By Trash
A fed bear is a dead bear. That’s a phrase used to encourage people to be careful about bears accessing their food or garbage, as it often leads to the animal being euthanized. A new story out of Colorado well illustrates this fact. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / HARRY COLLINS Colorado Parks & Wildlife were recently called to help with a sick black bear that was wandering along a river trail in Telluride. The 400-pound male was acting feverish, had puffy eyes, and had discharge coming from its eyes and mouth. The officers who responded said...
Husky Mix Finally Finds the Perfect Forever Home After Adopters Returned Him 10 Times in a Year
Husky mix Fritz has been through a lot of change and difficulty in his very short two years of life. His name alone should give you an idea of how things have been going for him – he was originally called Boris, then Horace, then Kai, and now Fritz. For the sake of clarity, we’ll stick with the name Fritz, since that is what he is called today. In his first year of life, this poor pup was adopted out from the Oregon Humane Society in Salem a whopping nine times and returned all nine times, often after just a few days. Photo:...
Officers Stop Traffic On Busy California Highway To Rescue Terrified Rabbit
Domestic rabbits are common indoor pets. Sadly, numerous pet rabbits are released outdoors when their owners no longer can or want to care for them. Pet rabbits are unable to survive on their own in the wild and releasing them outdoors is illegal in most areas. Photo: Pixabay Sadly, more and more pet rabbits are being released and many end up in dangerous situations. A terrified pet rabbit was spotted along a busy highway by a good Samaritan who called Animal Care & Control San Francisco. The rabbit was hugging the concrete median in fear...
Caring for a Shy or Unsocialized Cat
Cats come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities. While some felines are known for their outgoing, sociable natures, others are a bit more introverted (to put it kindly!). If you’ve found yourself with a shy or unsocialized cat, fret not! This guide will provide you with insights, practical tips, and perhaps a sprinkle of humor on how to care for your furry wallflower. Understanding Shyness vs. Unsociability First things first, let’s decipher whether you have a shy cat or an unsocialized one. Shyness is often an inherent trait,...
Abandoned Dog In San Diego Found Struggling To Walk As Teenagers Throw Rocks At Him
Meet Francis. The young, black Labrador retriever is learning to trust people again after being abandoned by his family when he needed them most. He was abandoned on the streets of San Diego, California, struggling to walk on his hind legs. His situation got worse when some cruel teenagers started throwing rocks at him. Photo: Labs and More Rescue Thankfully, a bystander intervened and called California Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue for help. The Oceanside rescue rushed to pick him up. It was obvious to the volunteers who rescued him...
Human Animal Support Services (HASS) Announces New Resource Center
(AUSTIN, TX) September 18, 2023–Human Animal Support Services (HASS), an international, collaborative project revolutionizing the animal welfare industry by cultivating a movement toward recognizing that human services and animal services are deeply intertwined, has launched an online Resource Center to meet the growing industry and public demand for support that meets the needs of people and pets equally. “HASS recognizes there’s no supporting pets without supporting people,” said Vincent Medley, Director of...
The RxCK STxR is Giving Pets a Voice That’s Leaving Millions Smiling
Imagine what life would be like if our beloved pets could speak. What if they could share their thoughts and feelings, cracking jokes, and even throwing some occasional sass? While it might seem like a whimsical dream, there’s someone out there who’s making this fantasy come true, one animal video at a time. Enter The RxCK STxR, the voiceover artist who’s turning pets into chatterboxes and delighting millions of fans worldwide. Giving Pets a Voice Bobby Johnson, famously known as The RxCK STxR, never set out to become the...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Low-barrier fostering, in-person learning opportunities and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Take this short survey on finding homes for “behavior dogs”On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Maddie’s Fund® will be hosting a half-day online event that will focus on finding homes for behavior dogs (more information to come!) In the meantime, we are looking for further input about topics in order to develop the most beneficial agenda for the day. (Please note that when we say ‘behavior… Learn More How one foster-based...
The Science Behind Calming Dog Toys
“Freedom is a calm mind.” Bestselling author and expert on ‘clear thinking’ Shane Parrish was not likely thinking about dogs when he wrote this. But as any pet parent of a high-energy, high-jinx pooch can tell you, a smidge more canine calm in their household would certainly be freeing – for both the hairball and their human! How to achieve this calm mind for your dog though? Enter calming dog toys. It’s all fun and games when your puppy is a tiny tornado of energy, sharp teeth, and adorable puppy wriggles,...
‘Gentle, Shy’ Cat Has Been Returned Twice After Being Adopted, Hoping Third Time is the Charm
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! Tigerlilly happily got adopted as a kitten at about four-months-old. Before her adoption, however, her feline family nearly went to a high euthanasia rate shelter, after her mom cat wandered into a random yard and gave birth. Wanting them to have the best chance at a good life,...
Why No-Hide Dog Chews are a (Way) Better Choice than Rawhide
Some dogs will eat just about anything. That doesn’t mean they should. What we let our pups put into their bodies can make all the difference to their health and happiness. This is especially true of dog chews and treats. The best of the bunch in this category are high-reward, healthy, multi-tasking, and mutt-approved. But where to find this holy grail of pooch pleasure chews? Enter Earth Animal No-Hides. Just like their human-grade counterparts, many dog chews can be classified as junk food. But this is not always the case. In 2014,...
Outdoorsy Pup Can’t Wait to Get on Her Paddleboard
The following story was a finalist in the Tales of Summer Tails Photo and Story contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! Pepper is an eight-year-old Belgian Malinois who was found as a stray in Louisville, Kentucky. We picked her up from the shelter there during the Fourth of July weekend in 2022. Not long after, I ordered a paddleboard and Pepper and I began to learn together how to balance and not fall in the creek. DOG....
Family Finds Out About Kittens Who Need a Home the Same Day They Bury Their Cat
The following story was a finalist in the Tales of Summer Tails Photo and Story contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! More than 18 years ago, we decided to rescue a kitten from our vet. This was a litter abandoned on the side of the road. We chose a tiny, feisty boy and named him “Bob”. Some years later, our daughter was born, and when she spoke her first word, it was his name in baby language: “Baba”....
This Crazy Cat’s Hobby Is Acting Like a Hole Punch
Most cats are weird in one way or another, and many of them like to help their owners work from home in the most inconvenient of ways, but this one takes the cake when it comes to acting like just another tool in your office supply closet. That’s right – Dexter’s hobby is acting like a genuine hole punch every chance he gets. And we’re here for it, even though it’s a total weirdo move. Photo: Facebook/Furry Tails Dexter has a peculiar love-hate relationship with cardboard, and, any chance he gets, he loves to put...
Explore the Marvel of Fall Bird Migration Across America
As autumn descends upon the United States, a remarkable event is unfolding in the skies: the fall bird migration. Millions of birds are on the move, traveling from their breeding grounds to their wintering homes. This spectacular natural phenomenon offers birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts a unique opportunity to witness the magic of migration. Photo: PexelsBirds move to areas with abundant resources as temperatures drop. Why Do Birds Migrate? Bird migration is driven by several factors, but the most significant are changes in food...
