Hell Hath No Furry Like a Mother Defending Her Young: Angry Badger Launches on Leopard
In a stunning video caught in the wilds of South Africa, a female leopard can be seen toying with a honey badger cub it had just pounced on before, out of seemingly nowhere, a heroic mama badger comes sailing across the screen from the left in what was a “launch” attack that sent the shocked leopard running for cover. Known to have the heart of a lion, these creatures have squared off with multiple lions (6) and leopards (3) at one time, all by their lonesomes, when they’ve been messed with. Once she runs the large, spotted...
Adoptable Jack is the Adorably Handsome Boy You’ve Been Waiting For
If you think you don’t need a new best friend and sidekick, then you don’t know Jack!! Jack lived in a home for four and a half years before coming to the Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson. Here’s what his person had to say about him: “Jack is an amazing dog! Very smart. I am so sad to surrender him. He will make an amazing pet for a family that can give him the time he needs.” Photo: Pima Animal Care Center This is what the shelter has to say about him: Jack has done well with kids as young as 10 and was...
Exhibit for Two of the World’s Foremost Conservation Champions & Nature Photogs Extended to July 30
Not long ago, it was announced that in May, the town of Greenwich, Connecticut, would be playing host to an exceptional exhibit featuring the work of two of the most talented individuals documenting today’s conservation efforts. You’ve likely seen their breathtaking work over the years and just didn’t realize who it was attributed to. Photo: C. Parker Gallery/Paul Nicklen The dazzling display has been so well received that the closure date for the event has been postponed twice now. Due to popular demand, the show has been...
Monumental Flight Lands In Wisconsin Carrying Over 80 Shelter Pets
On July 18, 77 dogs and 7 cats left overcrowded shelters in Louisiana and boarded a Greater Good Charities’ Good Flight, sponsored by The Animal Rescue Site, to Wisconsin. This special flight not only celebrated The Animal Rescue Site’s 21st anniversary of helping animals but it also included the 10,000th pet passenger. In just two years, Good Flights has flown 10,000 shelter pets to safety. Peatie, a 2-year-old Chihuahua mix, is the lucky 10,000th passenger and his crate was appropriately decorated. Greater Good Charities posted,...
Emaciated Dog Kept Outside On Chain Her Entire Life Is Finally Learning How To Be A Dog After Being Rescued
It is National Feed a Rescue Pet Week and The Animal Rescue Site’s 21st Birthday! We are hoping to celebrate by providing 3 million meals to shelter pets, but we need your help. Join us in our mission to feed shelter pets across the country. Animal shelters and rescues are in desperate need of nutritious pet food, as new pets arrive daily. Join us in our mission to feed shelter pets around the country, like Gidget. Photo: The Underdogs Rescue Gidget is this year’s spokesdog and just one of the lives saved thanks in part to your...
Top 5 Myths and Misconceptions About Pet Nutrition
Pet nutrition is a topic of great importance for pet parents, but it’s also surrounded by numerous myths and misconceptions. To help ensure you’re making informed decisions about the food your pet eats, here are the top five myths about pet nutrition, debunked. Pet nutrition myth #1: Home cooking is the only way to ensure the food my pet eats is fresh One of the biggest myths about pet nutrition is that home cooking is the only way to ensure the food your pets eat is fresh. While it’s logical to think that this is the only...
The Most Common Zoonotic Diseases in the U.S.: Understanding the Risks to Humans and Animals
Zoonotic diseases, the silent adversaries lurking at the intersection of animals and humans, pose a significant risk to public health and can have devastating consequences if left unchecked. As our lives intertwine with the animal kingdom, it becomes crucial to understand the most common zoonotic diseases in the United States and the emerging threats on the horizon. If you have ever been concerned with the risks associated with these diseases, you are not alone. While zoonotic diseases pose serious health threats to humans, there are...
Cat Adopts Woman on the Day of Her Retirement, Makes Her Home Extra Chaotic
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! He found me four years ago on the day of my retirement when I was walking through my neighborhood at night. He followed me, meowing and begging for attention. PHOTO: NANN GREENE He was about six-months-old. Who could have abandoned this sweet, sweet creature in my neighborhood. He was such a little, little thing....
Rescue Cat Loves to Go on Adventures, Even on a Kayak
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! ‘Vander was the runt of a fostered litter of four solid black kittens. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / BROOKE His siblings chewed on his ear, leaving a scar. ‘Vander was named for Evander Holyfield. He decided he would live with us instead of finding a new home. The border collie and tuxedo cat agreed Vander...
Dog Rescued From Boat Storage Finally Goes Home After 2+ Years In The Shelter
Back in 2016, life was looking bleak for Guinness. Someone tied him up at a boat storage facility without access to food or water and left him there. No one is sure how long the poor dog was tied up and alone, but help arrived before things could get worse. Photo: Pixabay/John French Guinness ended up at animal control in Crescent City, California, where volunteers with Dogs of Del Norte worked to help Guinness find a forever family. They shared photos of the sweet black pittie dressed up for holidays, but still, nobody came for him. They got...
Rescue Seals Kiss Each Other Goodbye When They’re Finally Set Free
Two rehabilitated seals said a final goodbye to each other with a sweet kiss that was documented on camera. The seals, Finn and Tukto, were both rescued by the Northcoast Marine Mammal Center, a non-profit that helps stranded, sick, and injured marine mammals along the northern coast of California. Photo: Pexels/Ruvim Miksanskiy “Regardless of size, our goal is always to give the marine mammals we rescue a second chance at life in the wild,” they share on their website. Thankfully, they’re often successful with that goal!...
Daredevil Ricky Spanish Will Keep You Endlessly Entertained if You’re Interested. . .
Sometimes we just need somebody to get up to some good old-fashioned high jinx with. You know, you and your best bud getting together to kick up some dust with a little harmless fun. The only thing better than one bud would be two! Well, if you feel your home needs a little livening up, there are a couple of gents we’d like you to meet. They are currently in the capable hands of foster caregivers working with Southern Arizona Cat Rescue in the Tucson area. We’ve even included some age-progression images of these two cutie...
Cat Rescued From Hoarder Loves Life With Her New Mom
Animal hoarding is heartbreaking for everyone involved. The animals are almost always neglected and living in hazardous situations. Thankfully, we sometimes see animals come out of hoarding situations who go on to live full and happy lives, like Sawyer the pig and a dog named Badger. We can now add a cat named Nonna to that list! According to GeoBeats Animals, Nonna came from a mass hoarding situation. She was one of around 30 cats living in a house in Louisiana. When a woman from Connecticut heard about Nonna and saw her pictures from a...
Nepal Street Dog Hit By A Car And Found Limping Around In Pain Needs Your Help To Heal
There are tens of thousands of stray dogs in Nepal who are looking for food and shelter and someone to love. Sadly, many are injured and in need of medical care like Khaire. Sneha’s Care, a local animal rescue, has been caring and saving street dogs since 2015. Their goal is for all animals to be treated humanely and to end animal abuse. They told us, “The life of a community dog is extremely harsh. And it is an absolutely heart-wrenching situation to witness a community dog being hit by a car and having to live with an untreated...
Over 50 Pilot Whales Lose Their Lives in Mass Stranding
Beachings of marine mammals, particularly whales, continue to be a distressing occurrence around the world. These incidents not only pose a significant threat to the survival of these magnificent creatures but also raise important questions about their welfare and the actions we should take when encountering a beached whale. Mass Stranding on the Isle of Lewis More than 50 pilot whales in the recent beaching incident on the Isle of Lewis, representing the largest mass stranding event in Britain since 2011, the New York Times reports. Despite...
Tui Na Helps Prevent Spring Injuries in Active Dogs
Most dogs are less active during the winter months. Find out how Tui na can help prevent early season injuries as your canine “springs into action” again. Spring is in the air and your dog knows it. She wants to run, play, and frolic. It fun to see her feeling so exuberant — but is she really ready to “spring into action” after being a couch potato all winter? This is exactly when injuries often happen. Let’s look at why, and learn how the ancient Chinese technique of acupressure-massage — also known...
Sick Shelter Cat – Hours Away From Euthanasia – Is Now Living Her Best Life In Los Angeles, Thanks To Doting Mom
Special needs pets are often overlooked at shelters, especially feral cats. They are ready to love someone unconditionally and just want the same in return. While they may require special medications or extra care, they all deserve a chance to find a loving home. In 2017, a female cat was found on the streets of LA in horrible shape. She was brought to the South LA Animal Shelter and placed in the feral cat room. She was hours away from being euthanized when a woman walked up to her kennel with tears in her eyes and reached out a loving hand....
Successfully reuniting lost cats with owners, paper collars and more in this Community Cats Podcast episode
Want to learn about the program that has a feline reclaim rate eight times the national average? Listen to the Community Cats Podcast episode, “How to Reunite Pets and Owners with Corinne Bourgoin, Operations Coordinator, MSPCA Boston Adoption Center.” In Corinne’s discussion with host Stacy LeBaron, she explains how the MSPCA reunites lost pets with their owners. She details what goes on behind the scenes once a stray cat is brought in. She also stresses that in order to have a successful program, there needs to be an...
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...
