This Han Solo’s No Smuggler, Scoundrel, or Hero. He’s Just a Frisky Teenage Cat!
He’s no smuggler, scoundrel, or hero. This Han Solo wasn’t the captain of the Millennium Falcon or one of the great leaders of the Rebel Alliance, either. He doesn’t even know who Chewbacca is, much less identify him as his copilot. No, this Han Solo is a different breed altogether. Photo: SACatRescue Adoptable Cat As unique as his beautiful looks – pure white with one blue and one yellow eye – our Han Solo has the personality to match. While he appears sweet and innocent in his photos, he’s truly a wild...
Adoptable Charlie Wants a Golden Ticket to a Forever Home
Retrievers are still one of the most popular breeds on the planet. That is due in large part to their gentle and laidback demeanors. They are terrific companion animals and great with kids. If you’ve ever dreamed of having one of your own to cuddle up next to, now’s your chance. It just so happens that Dessert Labrador Retriever Rescue in central Arizona has a beautiful boy named Charlie who is searching high and low for a forever home. If you’re interested, read his story below, which he was kind enough to prepare and share...
Return Rates of Shelter Dogs Plunge When Training is Provided with Adoptions
With overcrowding reaching critical levels at shelters and rescues across the country, those in charge of running them have had to get creative in their rehoming efforts. So, how does one entice the public into bringing home a new furbaby? Some have tried offering extended veterinary care for senior animals or those with health issues. Others are offering assistance with food and pet supplies. These are marvelous ideas, but they don’t directly address all of the reasons people are either hesitant to adopt or high return rates. Photo:...
What to Do When You Encounter Wildlife: A Guide to Responsible Intervention
Encountering wildlife in unexpected and perilous situations can be a heart-wrenching experience. While some animals are well-equipped to navigate various environments, others might find themselves in dangerous predicaments, often due to human-made structures and landscapes. One recent incident that gained attention involved the heroic rescue of a drowning owl from a backyard pool in Long Island’s Commack. As this encounter revealed, it is important to understand how to respond when wildlife is in danger and how to offer assistance...
From Pup to Hero: K9 Gus’ Inspiring Tale of Compassion and Resilience
In the bustling city of Indianapolis, where sirens and busy streets often define the landscape, a heartwarming addition to the police force is quietly making waves. Meet K9 Gus, a 10-month-old Australian mini labradoodle, who has embarked on a remarkable journey as the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s (IMPD) newest therapy dog. As Fox 59 reports, Gus isn’t just a cute face with a wagging tail; he’s a beacon of hope, comfort, and healing for both officers and the community he serves. A Pawsitive Addition to the...
Training and Behavior Tips for Foster Dogs
If you’re becoming a foster “parent” for a shelter or rescue dog, know that training is part of the package. Following these training and behavior tips for foster dogs results in a better-adjusted canine that’s more adoptable and has a higher chance of finding a forever home. Fostering a shelter or rescue dog is one of the most rewarding things you can do. It’s also a responsibility, because you’re acting as the transition point between the shelter environment and the dog’s forever home. Training is...
Does your animal organization need more foster caregivers? These 6 questions can help
Having trouble finding foster caregivers? These six questions can help guide you toward a successful strategy. 1. Is it easy to become a foster caregiver at your rescue organization?Research shows that the organizations with the biggest foster programs have quick and easy onboarding processes. Organizations that require things like home, landlord and veterinarian checks are correlated with significantly smaller programs. Becky Costner, Executive Director of Let Love Live, a foster-based rescue organization in Minnesota, tells us...
Bernese Mountain Dog Is Too Excited To Greet His Favorite Human
A Bernese Mountain Dog named Bernie is winning hearts of people around the world thanks to his adorable TikTok presence. Recently, his owner shared a video of the dog greeting one of his favorite humans, and it’s too cute! Photo: TikTok/@bigmacbernie In the clip, you can see 4-year-old Bernie happily walking on a leash. But when he notices someone up ahead, he picks up his pace. Eventually, the person walking Bernie lets his leash go so the dog can sprint to the awaiting human and give him a giant jump hug! Photo: TikTok/@bigmacbernie...
Tiny Kitten Is Scooped up from the Street and Saved
This little kitten lost her family but some kind rescuers gave her what she needed to survive and then gave her a forever home. We really feel for any cats that find themselves living on the streets. It can happen in any country, but there are some areas where it seems to be more prevalent. Photos: YouTube / PawMeow This includes Bulgaria, where a tiny kitten and her brother were living on their own and struggling to survive. It is thought that the mother cat may have been poisoned. The Little Kitten Needed Help That little kitten, whom they...
Family Dog ‘Scared of Everything’ Goes after Porch Pirate
When you have a dog in your family, it doesn’t take long to realize just how much they mean to you. They are your friend, your confidant, and sometimes your protector. Photos: YouTube / Fox 13 News Utah On occasion, however, we may have a dog that seems to be afraid of everything. We love them, all the same, but we don’t expect them to charge in where angels fear to tread on our behalf. Zero Is A Scaredy-Cat Then we have this black lab named Zero. He’s described by his human mother, Whitney, as a ‘loving good boy...
2-Year-Old Cat Wins ‘National Cat of the Year’ for Protecting His Deaf Owner
We often hear about guide dogs that help people who struggle with various issues. Zebby is also a guide for his deaf owner, but he has the distinction of being a guide cat. Thousands of cats were in the running for the National Cat of the Year award in the UK. That award, given by Cats Protection, honors a feline that does something special in life. Photos: YouTube / Cats Protection Before being awarded the National Cat of the Year, Zebby had to win the Family Fur-ever category. Zebby was a shoo-in. Zebby’s Home Life This very special...
Woman Transforms Garage Into ‘Bunny Cafe’ To Help Rescue Rabbits Get Adopted
A woman in Medford Lakes, New Jersey, has converted her garage into what she calls a “bunny café” that’s full of rescue rabbits just looking for forever homes. According to ABC 6, realtor Valerie Bertsch purchased a rabbit from a breeder for her birthday. After welcoming the rabbit home, Bertsch was surprised with how the bunny became unmanageable and chaotic. Photo: Pexels/Helena Lopes While the bunny was sweet at first, her behavior changed drastically after a bit of time, and Bertsch was unprepared. Not sure what...
An Angry Moose Chased a Bear Into a Glass Window as it Frantically Tried to Escape Pursuit
Nature can be brutal, which is exactly what one young bear found out when an angry moose chased the terrified animal out of a lake onto dry land, only to chase it around until the frenzied bear barreled straight into a cabin window while trying to escape. There’s nothing funny about the crazed chase or the poor bear crashing into the opening. What is amazing, though, is the fury of the largest and heaviest members of the deer family and how terrified the bear was, which we think of as apex predators. Evidently, they are no match for an...
People & Pets In Maui Need Help As Raging Wildfires Drive Them From Their Homes, Even Forcing Some To Jump In The Ocean
Evacuations are being issued in Western and Upcountry Maui as wildfires continue to spread due to high winds from Hurricane Dora. Power lines have come down cutting off communication (including 911 service in West Maui) with numerous residents. Fallen trees and thick smoke have caused hazardous conditions and many road closures. Open roads are moving slow with heavy traffic. Firefighters are tirelessly battling the raging fires. “The fire can be a mile or more from your house, but in a minute or two, it can be at your house,” said...
Couple Purchases Home with Abandoned Dog Tied to Tree, Gives Her the Best Life Ever
Most of us would find it unthinkable to move away and leave our pets behind to fend for themselves, but we are reading about it with increasing frequency these days, and it’s happened yet again. Molly, an adorably affectionate pibble believed to be age 10, found herself tied to a backyard tree after her owners up and left her. The story was recently picked up by The Dodo but has quickly made the rounds. Evidently, when the house was sold, Molly and the family cat’s owners rejected the idea of bringing them along. There’s no...
Surrendered Puppy Struggling To Grow Needs Emergency Blood Transfusion
National Dog Day is August 26th and what better way to celebrate than by helping a dog in need. The runt of a litter of German shepherd mix puppies hopes to grow up big and strong – but needs your help. Meet Chance. The little guy was surrendered along with his two siblings to Save A Pet, an animal rescue in Alabama. The 10-week-old puppies were all small for their age, especially Chance. They were taken in by a loving foster family who fed them nutritious food and watched as the puppies started to flourish. Photo: Save A Pet Rescue...
The Best Food for Dogs with Sensitivities
Some dogs can stomach just about anything and be none the wiser. Many dogs, though, have food sensitivities that can cause digestive upset and other bodily distress. These dogs still deserve delight in their dinner bowl. You just need to find the right ingredients to feed their sensitive souls – and bellies! Ingredients like wild-caught Alaska Salmon and Pollock. So, what is it about wild Alaska Salmon and Pollock that makes them such a great choice for dogs with food sensitivities? Let us count the ways: High Quality Protein Both...
Tripod Cat Lost Her Leg Due to a Tumor, But She Hopes to Gain Her Forever Home Soon
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! Gorgeous, beautiful, stunning, and alluring! All words that describe our charming Meow Meow, so how could it be that a family could abandon her? Yes, her family moved away and left her behind to fend for herself. PHOTO: THE CAT HOUSE ON THE KINGS Put yourself in her paws; what...
Stray Dog With ‘Fatal Neck Wound’ Makes Miraculous Recovery
When you work in animal rescue, you never quite know what you’re going to encounter. Each day is slightly different, and each day, you might be faced with sweet puppy snuggles or heart-wrenching strays – or both. When Animal Aid Unlimited in India received a call about a stray dog bleeding out on the streets, they immediately rushed to the scene. Photo: YouTube/Animal Aid Unlimited, India They shared on YouTube that when they arrived, they found the dog “covered in blood.” The floor around him was blood-soaked, and...
Shelter Helps Two 30-Lb Rescue Cats Get Healthy Before Adoption
When the Animal Rescue League of Boston received two morbidly obese cats, they decided to do everything in their power to help the cats recover. According to a press release from the rescue, Maleficent, a 3-year-old female, and King, a 7-year-old male, were brought into the rescue weighing in at around 30 pounds each. MaleficentPhoto: Animal Rescue League of Boston The rescue said, “Staff and volunteers have dedicated themselves to helping these 30-pound cats in any way possible to help them lose weight and find the forever homes they...
