Adopting the Right Dog or Cat for You
Falling in love with a certain shelter dog or cat, and want to adopt him? That’s great — but first of all, find out if he’s the right fit for you and your lifestyle. When visiting an animal shelter or rescue facility, it can be very easy to fall in love with a particular dog or cat. Before filling out the adoption form, though, it’s important to determine if the animal you have your eye on is right for you. Adopting a dog or cat that isn’t a good match for your household, budget, or lifestyle can lead to problems...
Shy Cat Who’d Settled Into His New Home is Back at Shelter After His Family Had to Move
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! There are a lot of nicknames for those who are nervous and timid. Challenge yourself to think of as many as possible. Then think of the challenges for those that are not only reserved as a general spirit, but for whom life has reinforced their reasons for being shy, apprehensive,...
They’ll Help Bring You Suitors, And Other Fun Facts About Black Cats
As spooky season nears its peak with Halloween, you’ve likely seen a black cat decoration or two over the past few weeks. The association of fright with black cats isn’t really all that fair, though, unless you’re talking about the fright you experience when your black cat gets an especially terrifying case of the zoomies. There’s a lot more to them than being October’s unofficial mascot, though. Learn some fun facts below! Black Cats Are Quite Common There’s a good chance you’ve seen a few black cats...
Before Their Viral TikTok Video, Senior Dog Duo Stunned Shelter Staff With Jeweled Foreheads
When Peanut Butter and Jelly first arrived at Sonoma County Animal Services as strays, they immediately caught the attention of everyone who laid eyes on them. The shelter staff was stunned and bewildered. These senior dogs had jewels glued to their foreheads. “Our staff was shocked and confused. Many of them have been working in animal care for many years and had never seen anything quite like it,” Emma Diemert, shelter supervisor, told The Dodo. Photo: TikTok / allthefosterpupsPeanut Butter and Jelly arrived at a shelter with...
Over 50 Shelter Dogs & Cats Get Second Chance To Find Forever Homes On Flight To Freedom
Another successful Flight to Freedom has saved the lives of over 50 shelter pets. We couldn’t have done it without your support, so thank you! 36 dogs and 20 cats left noisy and overcrowded shelters in Louisiana and Alabama and caught a Flight to Freedom. They boarded the flight in the early morning hours of October 25. When they arrived at their final destination, they were greeted by friendly faces who were thrilled to meet them. Photo: Greater Good Charities Cats meowed and the dogs barked with excitement as they were transported...
Dog Left Heartbroken After Family Surrenders Her To Shelter Because Of New Baby
Afraid, alone, and heartbroken… this describes how a sweet dog named Snowflake feels after her family surrendered her to Humane Society of Broward County after they had a baby. The 3-year-old pit bull mix doesn’t understand why she is in this strange place and misses her family, even if they don’t miss her. She would have loved the baby and been a great big sister. Instead, she was cast aside and is now wondering what she did wrong. Screenshot: TikTok/humanebroward She spends her days watching out the door of her kennel for...
Heroic Border Collie Saves Teen’s Life During Sudden Stroke
In a heartwarming tale of heroism and quick thinking, a one-year-old Border Collie named Axel became a lifesaver for a 17-year-old teenager, Gabriel Silva, who suffered a sudden stroke. Without Axel’s timely intervention, the outcome could have been far worse. Photo: Facebook / Amanda C Tanner17-year-old teenager Gabriel Silva suffered an unexpected and sudden stroke. A Sudden Stroke in the Night Gabriel Silva, a healthy and athletic 17-year-old from Texas, experienced a life-altering event on the night of August 26. He initially...
Stray Cat ‘Had Other Plans’, Gets Neighbor to Foster Her, and Finds 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! There were several stray cats that lived around my apartment complex. I left out food for them on a fairly regular basis, but the vast majority were feral and wanted nothing to do with humans. One little kitty, however, had other plans. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / RAY CONSER I had seen this pretty fluffy little ‘calitorbie’ cat more than once, and we jokingly called her a calitorbie...
Data Insight: What We Learned from a Simple Question About Visible IDs and RTH Rates
Animal shelters are overflowing with pets that have become separated from their people. According to our HASS pilot data, as well as Shelter Animals Count (SAC), “stray” animals make up around 50% of 2023 shelter intake across the United States. It’s not surprising that organizations are looking for answers to the question, “how can we increase return to home (RTH) rates?” Here’s an example from one of the HASS pilot organizations: With stray pets accounting for nearly 80% of total intake and...
Esther the Wonder Pig Passes Away At Age 11
Animals have a way of changing the way we look at the world. They teach us to live in the moment and to be kind to all living beings. Their life lessons continue to impact us even when they have crossed The Rainbow Bridge. Esther, who was supposed to be a “mini pig”, grew into a 695-pound pig who changed the life of her owner’s Steve and Derek in ways they never expected. She earned the name “Esther the Wonder Pig” and became a social media star. With a personality as large as she was, it didn’t take long...
Runaway Pet Tortoise Reunited with Owners After 3 Long Years
An African sulcata tortoise, an adept escape artist, found its way back to its family after being missing for more than three years. The tortoise, discovered in Putnam County, Florida, has a remarkable story of survival, persistence, and a community’s determination to reunite it with its owners. Photo: Facebook / Putnam County Sheriff’s OfficeThe discovered tortoise is an African sulcata species. As the New York Post reports, the journey to reunite this remarkable tortoise began when Putnam County deputies noticed an...
Sick Senior Shelter Dog Finally Experiences Unconditional Love Before Crossing The Rainbow Bridge
There are so many senior dogs in need of rescuing and Frosted Faces Foundation, a senior dog rescue in California, does their best to help as many as possible. Kennel Manager, Alicia Anthony, understands that the founders, Kelly and Andy, are contacted daily with requests for help, but she couldn’t resist making a plea for a senior Chihuahua in desperate need of medical care. Photo: Facebook/Frosted Faces Foundation She saw a post about the 14-year-old Chihuahua on Facebook and the little fella’s face touched her heart. “I...
Ohio Lawmakers Unite to Incentivize Pet-Friendly Rentals
In Ohio, where housing affordability is a growing concern, two lawmakers have come together to propose a groundbreaking bill aimed at addressing a significant cost for many renters – their beloved pets. House Bill 277, known as the Pet Friendly Rental Act, introduces a tax credit system that rewards landlords for allowing companion animals, specifically cats and dogs, in their rental units without imposing additional security deposits or fees. This bipartisan effort is spearheaded by Ohio Representative Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) and...
Gut Health for Dogs: Support the Whole Body from the Belly!
The gut plays a vital role in immunity and overall health and well-being, and high-quality probiotics can help support gut health for dogs! All dog parents want their pups to live as long as possible, and it may surprise you to find out that by supporting gut health for dogs, you can also help promote longevity and health. Gut health plays a role in digestion and nutrient absorption, but it’s crucial for many other things as well. Immune health, allergies, emotional well-being, and physical health all start with the gut, so let’s...
Adorably Protective Cat Refuses to Share Beloved Dog Friend
In a heartwarming and somewhat comical twist to the typical cat-and-dog dynamic, this cat won’t let anyone touch its dog friend. This protective feline showed a remarkable bond with its canine companion and made it clear that when it comes to the dog, no one else was allowed to get too close. The video shared by X user @Yoda4ever quickly captured the hearts of millions around the world. Photo: Twitter / @Yoda4everA cat and a dog formed an inseparable friendship. A Unique Friendship In a world often marked by division, this heartwarming...
Register now for Camp Maddie: Dog Foster Edition
Registration for Camp Maddie is now open and free! This is where expanding your dog foster program begins. Camp Maddie is a new learning series beginning with a virtual half-day dog foster edition on Thursday, December 7, 9am-1 pm PT (12 pm-4 pm ET). At Camp Maddie, we will cover various topics in to-the-point presentations, panel discussions, strategy-sharing seminars, videos and question and answer sessions. Presenters will discuss breaking down barriers in the foster field, how they recruit foster caregivers and provide insight into...
Kitten Gets Covered in a Wendy’s Frosty on the Ride to His Forever Home, Gets Fun Name as a Result
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 just happened onto Craigslist one day and found an ad from people giving away a free kitten. I really wasn’t looking for a cat, having two already, but I just fell in love with his little face and couldn’t resist. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MADHULIKA RAWAL So I messaged the people and arranged to pick him up later that week. We met at a local shopping centre, and I brought...
After All Her Kittens Are Adopted, Mama Cat Can’t Seem to Find Home of Her Own
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! One September, I was scrolling through a pet page on Facebook for the hell of it. I came across a photo of a ginger mother cat and four kittens. Knowing the rules that they couldn’t be rehomed until eight weeks, I advised the poster just in case they didn’t know. It was then I learnt that they were trying to find someone to take all five of them in, as their father could no...
You’ve Helped Us Study a Unique Ecosystem in Mexico, Laying the Groundwork for Conservation
The rock horned lizard, also called the Ditmars’ horned lizard, was originally discovered in the 1890s but eluded scientists for the next 70 years. This sneaky fellow can be found in the Sonoran Sky Islands, and with your help, we’ve long been studying the species and other plants and animals in this unique ecosystem. Another trip is just about to begin as we close out October. Global Discovery Expeditions, a program of Greater Good Charities, works to survey the life found in biodiversity hotspots, including the Sonoran Sky...
Emaciated Dog Left On Apartment Balcony For Three Weeks Without Food Rescued By Houston Officials
When an abandoned dog call came into Harris County Pct 1 Constable Alan Rosen’s Office on October 24, an animal cruelty investigator and Houston SPCA headed to the apartment building in Harris County, Texas. They were heartbroken when they found an emaciated dog on the balcony of a third-floor apartment with no food or water. Apparently, the dog had been left outside for the past three weeks without anything to eat or drink when the owners vacated the property. Other residents in the apartment building spotted the neglected dog and...
