Bear Chases Woman’s Dog So She Punches It In The Face
64-year-old Lynn Kelly was at her home in Porter, Maine when a bear started chasing her dog – so she punched the bear in the face! According to CNN, a news release from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife noted that Kelly was in her backyard when he dog started barking and ran off into the woods. Photo: Pixabay/Benjamin Balazs When the dog returned from the woods, he was being trailed by a bear! Speaking with WMUR, Kelly said: “I noticed that my dog ran off of the deck and straight down in front of the house down...
Hairless Street Dog Is Unrecognizable After Being Adopted
It’s no secret that Bali, Indonesia is full of street dogs. Unfortunately, many of those dogs aren’t receiving the basic care that they need, like medical care and food and shelter. While some people and organizations go out of their way to care for the street dogs of Bali, there are many that fall between the cracks. A poor pup named Romeo found himself among the street dogs in Bali. He was suffering from a skin condition and all his hair had fallen out. He also had severely overgrown toenails and really needed some help. Photo:...
Sweet Young Cat Rescued from Streets is Through with Mothering & Wants a Human Family Now
Meet 1-year-old Encelia. This sweet gal came to Southern Arizona Cat Rescue from a cat colony with her five newborn babies during kitten monsoon season this past spring. She did a superb job raising her babies and is now ready to relax as a spoiled indoor cat. Photo: SACatRescue Because of her life as a colony cat, she can be timid and shy initially, especially with new people, but she is friendly, talkative, and interested in humans once they earn her trust. She loves head scritches, ear massages, and being petted. She has also done well...
Animals Still Need Our Help Long After Natural Disasters Fade from Headlines
It’s no secret that animals and pets are often an afterthought when it comes to natural disasters. Sure, relief crews come in to help people and property, and they try to assist the animals impacted as well, but what happens to many of them after the initial relief efforts wind down and all of the extra hands on deck dry up? Photo: Pixabay/Wickedgood Take Turkey and Syria back in February 2023, for example, when devastating quakes rolled through the region, killing tens of thousands and leaving even more homeless. Rescue workers arrived...
Stray Dog With A Leg Injury Finally Gets The Life He Deserves
Life for a stray dog on the streets is tough. But, it’s an unfortunate reality that many pups face. For a dog in Greece, help seemed so far away. He was suffering from a leg injury but he was terrified of people. Thankfully, rescuers with DAR Animal Rescue in Greece heard about the stray dog suffering from the injury and stepped up to help. Photo: YouTube/DAR Animal Rescue Ermioni and her team drove out to where the dog was located and managed to trap him. He was too afraid to let them approach at first, but they managed to get him into...
Meet the Charismatic Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Weight: 30-38 pounds (male); 25-34 pounds (female) Life span: 12 to 15 years Coat: Double coated. The outer hairs have a slightly harsh texture, and the insulating undercoat is short, soft and thick. Color: Red, sable and brindle; black, blue merle Grooming: Easy keepers, requiring mainly weekly brushing Shedding: Yes, especially seasonally Best for: Active singles and families Accurate name: In Welsh, the word Corgi loosely translates to dwarf dog. AKC popularity rank: 66th Equipment: The Cardigan isn’t built for strong or prolonged...
Scared Stray Puppy Transforms After Family Helps Her Off The Streets
When Wendy Broom and her family discovered a tiny, stray puppy on the streets, they knew they couldn’t leave her to die. The poor puppy was scared and hairless and visibly underweight. Broom helped catch the tiny puppy and get her to safety, and she shared about it on TikTok: @thunderpawranch Poor little girl we found on the side of the road. Heading to the vet now. #poorbaby #saveanimals #animallover ♬ original sound – Lofprys In an interview with The Dodo, Broom explained: “I had a little box, [and] I put a blanket...
The Border Collie — Mastermind of the Dog World
The Border Collie is the Swiss Army Knife, the Everything Bagel of the dog world. Whatever you need him to do, he can do with ease, then ask what is the next job on your to-do list. Although considered by many authorities to be the world’s most intelligent breed, nobody calls the Border Collie low maintenance. This is a lot of dog to deal with in a medium-sized package. Not every Ford driver can handle a tanked-up Maserati, and not every casual pet owner can keep a Border Collie content and engaged. Here are seven fun facts about this...
Herding Dog Breeds
Herding dog breeds are wicked smart and originally bred to round up and protect livestock. These high energy breeds will keep you on your toes In addition to herding livestock these breeds were bred for intelligence and working closely with humans. Some of the most popular pet herding breeds are: The most popular smallest herding dog breeds are: The American Kennel Club (AKC) currently recognizes 32 herding dog breeds in the Herding Group. The AKC organizes dogs into groups based on the jobs a particular breed was originally bred to perform....
Senior Dog Rescued From Euthanasia Can’t Stop Smiling In His New Home
When Noah’s owner saw a team from Sidewalk Specials going through his village in South Africa, he flagged them down to ask for help with his dog. They said that Noah the dog was old and in pain, and they wanted to put him to sleep. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials Rescuers with Sidewalk Specials agreed to take the dog, but when they got him to the vet, they realized he still had a lot of life left to live! They shared on YouTube that Noah was old and had arthritis, but he was still healthy and strong. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials...
Senior Dog, Clancy, Shot & Left to Die, Needs Your Help
https://d1dd4ethwnlwo2.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Clancy-video-2.mp4 As sad stories go, this is one of the saddest. Shared with us by our friends One by One Animal Advocates (OBOAA) in Huntington, West Virginia, few are more disturbing than this. No stranger to extreme cases of animal abuse and neglect, OBOAA was contacted recently by a vet tech with the Proctorville Animal Clinic about a dog in such bad shape that there were initial questions regarding its survival prospects. The vet tech, who lives on a rural side road,...
How To Safely Exercise Your Dog (Indoors & Out) On Hot Summer Days
While the long days of summer allow us more time outdoors with Fido, there are dangers that all pet parents need to look out for. The hot, humid days are perfect for the beach (without Fido) but are not great days to take your beloved dog for a hike. Dogs can quickly overheat and suffer from heatstroke, which can be fatal. Temperatures continue to rise across the country with heat records being shattered. The safest place for dogs and their humans on these steamy days is indoors. Check out some tips below on ways to safely exercise your dog-...
How to Have a Funeral for Your Dog or Cat
Dogs and cats are family and integral parts of our lives. It’s devastating when they pass away and giving them a proper goodbye honors their memory and begins the path to healing and acceptance. One way to do this is by having a memorial service or funeral for your dog or cat. Here are some steps to consider when planning a funeral. Choose a Location Decide if you want to lay your fur baby to rest during the funeral for your dog or cat. Depending on what you choose, your options for a location can include: At home Your backyard A park A...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day, short survey and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Today (July 10) is Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day!July 10 is Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day. Dr. Miller is known for her trailblazing leadership and purposeful dedication to the field of veterinary shelter medicine. If you are one of the millions of people that have adopted a dog or cat over the last three decades, you have Dr. Miller to thank. Dr.… Learn More Community Conversations surveyWe would love your feedback on this short survey to...
Massive Irish Wolfhound Wants To Be A Lapdog
Sometimes, we meet a large dog who thinks she’s a lapdog. It can be funny and sweet at times, but also kind of terrifying! These dogs simply don’t seem to realize how massive they are. When my sister brought home two Great Pyrenes puppies, they wanted to be held and cuddled so much. As they started to grow, they couldn’t figure out why no one wanted to hold them anymore! Photo: Reddit/u/Thund3rbolt It seems that’s also what happened with an Irish Wolfhound. Reddit user u/Thund3rbolt shared a video of the massive pooch...
How Supporting Your Dog or Cat’s Gut Health Boosts Immunity
A properly-functioning immune system is vital to your dog or cat’s overall wellness, and it starts with supporting their gut health. Among the many things the pandemic taught us is the importance of having a healthy immune system. The same applies to our dogs and cats. A properly-functioning immune system can help protect them from a host of problems — not just infectious diseases, but also allergies, cancer, and more. One of the best ways to keep your dog or cat’s immune system in top form is to support their gut health....
Watchful, Loving Dog Works to Overcome Health Issues, Now Looking for Family to Protect
Warm, courageous, and kind-hearted. These are all words used to describe Miranda, a mixed breed dog believed to be part Georgian Shepherd. This girl has been waiting some time for a home, but that’s far from the toughest issue she’s faced. The pup was brought into Tamaz Elizbarashvili shelter in Tbilisi, Georgia, suffering from a disease called leishmaniasis. Caused by a parasite, leishmaniasis is transmitted by small biting sand flies and can cause skin or organ infections. PHOTO: LANA BORISOVA & JARROD SAXTON Lana Borisova,...
Cat Who Persevered After Being Hit By a Car is Ready for a Safe New Forever Home
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! When you suffer a great trauma, you can tend to withdraw from engagement as your fear level is heightened to extremes! Well, our dear McCall was found in a center divider of McCall Avenue after being hit by a car. He was saved by a caring human being who didn’t just pass him...
Zeke is NOT a Freak, He’s a Dog Who Needs Love & Affection After a Hard Life
Meet Zeke! This handsome boy is waiting to be adopted at the Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson, Arizona. He’s had a rough time of it in life and was fortunate enough to spend some downtime in foster care. At some point prior to that poor, sweet Zeke lost his left ear, but he’s none the worse for it. Here’s what PACC learned about him while he was staying there: “Zeke is most likely the chillest doggie you’ve met in your entire life. His perfect day is one filled with lounging on the couch, snuggling with his...
A Real People Kitty, Another Lovely Luna Needs a Forever Home
Meet Luna, a gorgeous 3-year-old female Tabbico who love, love, loves her people! Luna is currently being fostered through the Southern Arizona Cat Rescue, and she very much needs a forever home to cuddle up, purr, and play in ’til her heart’s content. Here’s what SACatRescue has to share about her: Photo: SACatRescue This beautiful girl is a people cat and would make a great kitty for someone looking for a companion to come home to every day. She is social and likes to know where her humans are, always checking on them and...
