Feral Cat Comes Out of Her Shell When She Falls in Love with Foster Family’s Cat
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! Amy was a feral that I fostered for Stray Rescue during the pandemic shut down. CATS. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MARCSI365 She’s a beautiful fluffy grey girl that should’ve never been living on the streets. SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE STORY She started out in a cat condo, until she felt comfortable enough to be out in...
Rescue Dog Takes Care of Her Human As She Recovers From Fall
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! I had fallen the day after Christmas. I broke my left collarbone and right foot and was quite immobile. PHOTO: VIRGINIA FARBO I live by myself and am a senior citizen who didn’t have anyone to help me. My adorable little 6-month-old beagle decided that she would take on the duty of being my nurse so I could...
Paralyzed Dog Stuck In Sewage Drain Gets A Second Chance At Life
Working in animal rescue can be heartbreaking. You never know what kind of tough situations you’re going to encounter. Despite that, it’s incredibly rewarding work. When a dog goes from being near lifeless to thriving, all the pain and work from the job becomes worth it. When rescuers with Animal Aid Unlimited in India received a call about a dog lying in a sewage drain, they knew they had to act fast. Photo: YouTube/Animal Aid Unlimited, India They shared about the rescue on YouTube, saying that they found the dog “forlorn...
Signs Your Bengal Cat Has A Neurological Disorder
As cat owners, we do the best to care for our furry felines and give them the best lives possible. This includes ensuring they have proper food, housing and medical care. Sometimes, a cat might present with symptoms that can be worrying or even point to a neurological disorder. Photo: Pexels/Helena Jankovičová Kováčová According to Pet Helpful, Dr. Mark dos Anjos stepped in to answer a question from a Bengal cat owner named Myrna. Myrna said: “My Bengal cat is falling over when he walks as though his...
Woman Refuses To Go To Brother’s Birthday Unless Her Dog Is Invited
Celebrating birthday parties is a fun tradition that many people enjoy throughout the year. Sometimes, life gets in the way and it can be hard to make it to every birthday party we’re invited to. Others time, though, we choose not to go for whatever reason. When a 28-year-old woman was invited to her brother’s birthday party, she had a stipulation: She’d only attend if her dog was invited too. Photo: Pexels/K Zoltan The woman turned to the popular subreddit r/AmItheA*shole to ask if she was in the wrong or not. She explained...
American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog Summer/Fall Events 2023
Amidst the crush of summer heat, AKC MoD has posted their calendar of events for NYC pet lovers to cool off with and have some canine-themed fun. But you don’t have to live in the Empire State to take advantage of the summertime activities. If you’re planning a trip there this summer — or anytime, for that matter — there’s plenty for visitors to do Wednesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Photo: Pexels/lil artsy According to the website, “The AKC Museum of the Dog preserves, interprets, and celebrates...
Duck Sneaks Onto Roller Coaster Going 93 MPH
Who says thrill-seeking is limited to humans? A wild duck is going viral since making her way onto a roller coaster at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio. Photo: Flickr/Jeremy Thompson License: CC BY 2.0 Cedar Point is known for its roller coasters and thrill rides. According to the website, “Cedar Point is more than roller coasters. It’s more than thrill rides. It’s more than the mile-long sandy beach where our rich history began. Cedar Point is where moments, memories and connections are made.” According to...
Watch a Shy Rescue Donkey Turn into a Sassy Ball of Energy
We really feel for animals that were not treated well by their owners. They may have been physically abused but even if they were just left alone, it can be a very traumatic experience. Irvin was an animal that suffered from this difficulty. He was put up for auction as a young donkey, but it was likely that he would’ve been killed after being adopted. The Solstice Sanctuary in Salem, Wisconsin, decided they couldn’t let it happen. Rather than allowing him to be auctioned off to someone that wouldn’t have his best interest...
If You Thought Snoopy Was a Beagle, You Have To Meet Bailey
Many of us grew up enjoying comic strips, and Peanuts was definitely a favorite. We loved the characters and how they interacted with each other, but there was one relationship that was especially special. It was the relationship between Charlie Brown and his beloved beagle, Snoopy. Snoopy also had a friend, Woodstock, and they had many adventures together. If you grew up thinking Snoopy was a beagle, I’d like to introduce you to Bayley. She looks exactly like Snoopy, but she isn’t a beagle, she is a sheepadoodle. We live in a...
Gray Whales Visit a Boat Captain for Some Regular Grooming
Ask anyone who has an animal in their life and they will tell you, animals have the ability and desire to show love. This is also true of wild animals, and we have plenty of stories of people who get close to every wild animal imaginable, from lions to the local gray squirrel. Another animal that fits into this category is the gray whale. We may not see them very often, as we live on opposite sides of the ocean’s surface, but some people do run across them on occasion. This includes a boat captain, Paco Jimenez Franco. He is more than...
Golden Retriever Finds a Forever Friend with the Puppy Next Door
If there is one thing that we all need in life, it’s a friend. We treasure the friendships that we have and we welcome the opportunity to bring new friends into our lives. This isn’t only true of humans, even dogs need friends as well. One family discovered this when they moved, along with their golden retriever, Brinkley, to a new location. Shortly after moving, they realized that Brinkley was missing his old friends. He had a beautiful personality, but that personality changed and he was moping more often than not. Photos:...
Abandoned Puppies Stepped into the Road and Changed 3 Family’s Lives
Our lives can change in an instant. Things may be going fine at one moment and in a heartbeat, they can be completely upside down. It seems as if that is what happened to three adorable puppies when they were abandoned along the side of the road. It was during a massive rainstorm, but their lives were going to change again, for the better. When someone saw the puppies playing alongside the road, they realized that they needed help. Fortunately, they were part of Love Furry Friends Rescue, and they knew just how to handle the situation....
A Rescuer Learns a Valuable Lesson When Adopting a Hospice Cat
One of the most difficult things that a pet parent has to go through is when their pet passes away. It’s unfortunate that they have short life spans compared to humans, but we love them so much that we just continue to bring more and more into our homes. Sometimes, however, we need to make a decision when it comes to adopting a pet. That is what one woman experienced when adopting a senior cat with cancer. At first, she was nervous that adopting Elton would be a very painful experience. She knew that he had a short life ahead of him, as...
How One Spicy Kitten Learned to Love and Found a Forever Home
Our hearts really go out to any kittens that are found on the street. In many cases, they are struggling just to make it from one day to the next, but there are kind people who help. That is the case with Flatbush Cats. They are a cat rescue in Brooklyn, New York, and they work with cats every day. This included one little kitten named Loko that was spicy when they first brought him in, but it wasn’t long before he was literally eating out their hands. It wasn’t unusual to have cats that were sassy when they arrive at the shelter....
Lion’s Mane for Dogs and Cats to Support Brain Health!
We humans want to get the most out of our later years, and we want the same for our animal companions. There are things we can do to support movement, activity, and brain health as our dogs and cats age.1 Let’s look at how Lion’s Mane for dogs and cats can support our furry family members as they get older. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction and Its Symptoms As animals age, they can develop Alzheimer’s-type symptoms, similar to humans. It’s called Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD), also known as doggie dementia.2 Cats can...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Symposia survey, foster care survey insights and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 5 important insights from our National Foster SurveyThe 2022 National Foster Survey conducted by Maddie’s Fund®, provides valuable insights into the utilization and support of foster care programs for dogs and cats in the United States. The survey examined the dynamics of foster care programs and identified important factors impacting foster care placement. Versions of the survey have also been conducted for… Learn More The June Weekly Community...
Baby Raven Forms Sweet Morning Routine With Veterinarian Who Rescued Him
The relationships that can be formed between animals and people are truly special. Forming bonds with pets is one thing, but forming bonds with wild animals is even more unique. We sometimes see relationships between people and wildlife form in subtle ways, but other times, the relationships can be just like those of conventional pets! Photo: Pxfuel A rescue raven named Walter is a prime example of this. Walter was rescued as a baby by veterinarian Linnett Lee. Lee hoped to rehabilitate Walter, but it soon became apparent that he...
Scientists Want To Interview Cat Owners Whose Felines Have Chronic Mobility Problems
Are you a cat parent to a feline who suffers from chronic mobility problems? Scientists need your help. A study is being conducted by scientists from the Animal Welfare Epidemiology Lab at the University of California, Davis to help address mobility issues in felines. Photo: Pexels/Sam Lion According to the university’s recruitment page, the purpose of the research is to “investigate video telehealth as a way to provide non-medical advice on at-home management for caretakers of cats suffering with chronic mobility-related...
Fire Devastates Florida Wildlife Center And Kills Nearly All Its Animals
Dozens of animals passed away following a devastating fire at the Alligator and Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach, Florida. The education center housed over 250 exotic animals that were rescued and surrendered from pet owners in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. We suffered from a tragic fire last night. Nearly all of the animals are gone. We are devastated. Posted by Alligator & Wildlife Discovery Center on Thursday, July 13, 2023 The center took to Facebook to share about the devastating news. They said, “We suffered from...
Senior Golden Retriever Can’t Stop Smiling After Being Saved From Neglect
It’s so sweet to see a dog with a rough past living his or her best life after being rescued. People love a good success story, and that’s exactly what a 10-year-old golden retriever with Kit is offering the world. According to PEOPLE, Kit was found as a stray in Turkey. Photo: TikTok/@hangingwith_henry Registered nurse Lindsay Paluba volunteers with the nonprofit Tattered Paws and Golden Hearts. Through that organization, rescue dogs in Turkey are placed in homes in the United States, and Kit was a prime candidate. While Paluba...
