New Rescue Brings ‘Youthfulness Back’ to Family’s Lonely, Grieving Dog
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo 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! Dolly is an All-American Mutt. PHOTO: HEATHER VINEYARD Our older hound rescue had died of cancer, and our other dog Strider was lonely. We had been looking for another dog to rescue so he’d have a companion. SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE STORY Most all animals love him, so I figured it would be easy to find another...
‘Houdini’ Cat Makes a Habit of Disappearing on His Humans
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo 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! Houdini escaped sure death when abandoned on a busy expressway but rescued by a compassionate animal lover. PHOTO: JANICE TARTER When we adopted him, he escaped his safe place kennel, sliding between the wires. He was finally spotted hiding “E.T.”-like among the stuffed animals on a bed. SHARE YOUR OWN...
You’ve Helped Provide Urgent Care for Orphaned Primates Rescued From Poachers
African primates, like chimpanzees and bonobos, face many threats to their survival. Humans and our activities are among those threats, as is habitat loss. We’ve been working with an organization dedicated to tackling both of those issues, and it’s thanks to your help that we’ve been able to do so. Pan African Sanctuary Alliance, or PASA, recently shared an update on how their partnership with GreaterGood and Greater Good Charities has helped their mission of addressing threats to primates, and providing care to injured and...
Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo Announced the Birth of a Masai Giraffe!
The pitter-patter of little hooves has been lighting up faces and fueling smiles at Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo since the announcement was made that a male giraffe calf had been born on July 14, 2023. Photo: YouTube/Franklin Park Zoo While an official name has not yet been announced for the adorable juvenile, he was seen standing on his own within an hour of his birth, according to a representative from FPZ. It was also noted that he immediately began nursing from his mother, Amari. His dad, Chad, came to Franklin Park from the Santa...
Neglected Dog Slated For Euthanasia Is Hardly Recognizable After Rescuers Step In To Help
A dog scheduled to be euthanized is hardly recognizable thanks to rescuers with Sidewalk Specials in South Africa. The rescue group shared on YouTube that Ginger’s owner took her to a veterinarian and asked the vet to euthanize her. Apparently, Ginger wasn’t a very good guard dog, and her owner didn’t want her. Rather than re-home her, they wanted Ginger put down instead. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials It’s hard to imagine anyone making that choice, but Ginger’s story didn’t end there. Thankfully, the...
Bonded Marley & Milly Left Devastated After Their Human Suffers Debilitating Stroke
It’s tough for animals to be uprooted from all they’ve ever known at any age, but for those animals that are older and bonded, the upheaval can be especially traumatic. That’s the case for a sweet pair of older canines that have found themselves in a delicate situation ever since their human had a debilitating stroke and can no longer care for them. Their names are Milly and Marley, and this is their story: Adoptable Marley Photo: DLRR Gentle giant Marley is a wonderful canine companion to his sister, Milly. Their owner...
Pony Express Rider Shares His Experiences on the Trail in Fascinating Account of Stepping Back into the Old West
Back in the day, Pony Express riders had a lot to contend with. While the weather was always an issue, riders had to worry about the health of their horses and their own general well-being, not to mention outlaws, understandably irritated indigenous peoples, plus a whole host of wildlife they might run across. Among that wildlife could include feral horses or what is more commonly known in the West as wild mustangs, aka the offspring of escaped equines from Spanish explorers and early settlers. While they look magnificent, hurdling across the...
Ohio Animal Rescue Faces Criminal Investigation After 30 Dogs Found Dead
90 living dogs have been rescued from Helping Hands for Furry Paws in Butler County after investigators found negligent conditions. 30 dead dogs were also recovered from the rescue’s freezers. The Butler County Sheriff’s Office shared about the animal cruelty investigation in a press release. They said, “Investigations revealed that both adult dogs and puppies were being housed in structures on two separate Madison Township properties. Deputy Dog Wardens Investigators and Deputies conducted searches at both properties and...
9 Dog Breeds With Terrible Work Ethics
Dogs in general are thought to have good work ethics, especially service dogs. National Work Like A Dog Day is celebrated every year on August 5th to honor those people who go above and beyond and must be inspired by border collies and golden retrievers. But some dogs are just plain lazy. In observance of this holiday, we thought we would share some dog breeds that are the opposite of “good workers”. These low-maintenance dogs would prefer a nap over chasing a ball but will entertain you with their adorable antics. See if your...
7 Workaholic Dog Breeds
Work Like A Dog Day is celebrated every year on August 5 to praise the people who go the extra mile. It was inspired by hardworking canines and service dogs. Will all work and no play is not good for anyone (including dogs), we thought we would share some dog breeds who are overachievers and inspire people to do more. Overtime…no problem for these athletic and energetic breeds. Border Collie Photo: Pixabay Border collies are the definition of workaholics. They lock in on their task and have the energy and stamina to herd/work all day....
Animal Intake in the HASS Model: the Vision, the Myths, the Revolution
[embedded content] What does animal intake look like in the Human Animal Support Services model? Join us for an eye-opening webinar as we delve into the vision, the nitty-gritty, and common misconceptions about this model’s transformative and lifesaving impact. Dr. Ellen Jefferson, President and CEO of Austin Pets Alive!, and Vincent Medley, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services, discuss this topic with Jorge Ortega, Animal Services Director for Guilford County Animal Shelter, a HASS pilot shelter. Viewers will...
Save the date! The Open Arms Challenge is coming April 2024
Exciting news! You’re one of the first to hear that the next Open Arms Challenge registration will open at the end of February 2024, with the Challenge taking place in April 2024. Mark your calendars now and add this to your planning! Going forward, there will only be one Challenge per year. The Challenge is all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive practices, helping to keep pets with their people through Return to Home and Foster programs and so much more. Not only do we all hope to see...
Is Small Dog Syndrome Actually Anxiety?
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Kitten Rescued From Life in Guinea Pig Cage Thrives in New Loving Home
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo 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! Scooter was rescued from a hoarding situation where he had been kept in a guinea pig cage. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PIYATHIDA SRIKOOM The woman had countless dogs who barked at him all day. He was 16-weeks-old and he was so clumsy, as he’d never been allowed out. As a physiotherapist who used to work with...
Some Animals like Being Visited at the Zoo and Some Don’t
A visit to the zoo gives us an opportunity to see animals that we may never see in the wild. We might enjoy seeing all of the animals, but a study shows us that there are a limited number that enjoy seeing us. Researchers from Bolton University, Harper Adams University, and Nottingham Trent University took a closer look at over 250 different species of animals to see how they reacted when humans were nearby. Photos: Pixabay / davidosta None of the animals in the study were primates, but they were made up of 56% mammals, 28% birds, and the...
Little Piglet Escapes a Bad Situation and Finds a Forever Home
Many people are kind to animals and they likely have at least one pet in their home. Others, however, make it their ambition in life to save as many animals as possible. That is the case with the woman in this video, and she was busy rescuing a most unlikely critter. It was a little pig that had escaped a bad situation, but it wasn’t long before he reacted to her kind tone and words. Photo: YouTube / The Dodo She sat in the woods with the little piglet for about five hours, feeding him cashews and convincing him that she could be...
How a Little Girl Became a Mother to Three Ducks
We often hear about dogs being man’s best friend, and we may have a pet in our family that really proves just how well animals and children can get along. Those bonds are not limited to only dogs and cats. That fact is clearly seen and beautifully illustrated in a story about a little girl named Opal. Photos: YouTube / The Dodo Opal was out with her mother at the park and they saw a duck egg on the sidewalk. At first, the mother was nervous about Opal touching the duck egg, but it wasn’t long before they realized it needed to be...
Parrots Get Their Tropical Showers at Parrot Garden
Everybody needs to get a bath on occasion. It can help us to feel better about ourselves and even has health benefits that can’t be denied. This isn’t only true for humans, even parrots need to get cleaned from time to time. When they get dirty, they enjoy taking a shower, but it isn’t always easy when they are living their life in a cage. Photos: YouTube / Best Friends Animal Society Fortunately, the rescued parrots at the Parrot Garden are able to get a refreshing shower and can show off their feathers at the same time. A...
Tiny Puppies in a Basement Are Given a Miracle
Dogs live in the world around us and they truly make the world a better place. There are times, however, when they may need some help and that is what happened in this story. A subscriber to the Love Furry Friends YouTube channel sent them a video, showing some small puppies that were abandoned and living alone in a basement. Photos: YouTube / Love Furry Friends It took no time for them to decide they were going to help. When they arrived, they found one of the puppies running loose but she was happy to welcome the kindness of a stranger. The...
Little Puppy Is Abandoned and Chases after Her Owner
When we see dogs that are abandoned or abused, our hearts really go out to them. We want to do what we can to help, but sometimes we are limited in what we are able to do. Every once in a while, however, we get an opportunity to do something profound, and that was the case with the people in this video. They were driving down the road when they saw something unthinkable, but rather than just standing by, they took action. Photos: YouTube / Pets in Love A little puppy was thrown from a moving car and the entire event was caught on a dashcam....
