Over 260 Cats & Dogs Get Second Chance On Special “Clear The Shelters” Flight
It takes a village… 193 cats and 76 dogs left overcrowded shelters in Alabama, Florida, and Louisiana and flew to freedom in New Jersey and New Hampshire. The Clear the Shelters Good Flight carried many overlooked and at-risk pets like adult cats, large dogs, and heartworm-positive dogs. They will now get the medical care they need and then find a loving home. This lifesaving flight was made possible due in part to your support, so thank you! Photo: Greater Good Charities The shelter pets were loaded onto the plane in Florida during...
Maddie’s Insights returns next month featuring the social behavior of cats in group housing at shelters
Little is known about the social behavior of cats living in group housing at shelters. In a series of studies, Dr. Malini Suchak and her research team at Canisius University recorded all the social behavior occurring between cats living in group housing and compared cats who were introduced at the shelter versus those who were surrendered together. They then followed up by specifically examining social behavior between cats who were labeled as bonded pairs or adopted together. Cats who were labeled as bonded pairs had a longer time to...
Rescue Dog Helps Man Recover After Open Heart Surgery
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! In November 2018, we adopted Jupiter from Four Legged Ranch. Jupiter came into our lives at a time that the unconditional love of a dog was needed the most. PHOTO: RICK AND TERRI SLOAN In September of that year, my husband had open heart surgery. The surgery went well, but within three days, due to another health...
Rescuers Save Old Dog Dying From Mange On The Streets
Mange can be a serious condition in dogs, especially if left untreated. For those pups with mange who get help, it can take months to recover. When rescuers with Animal Aid Unlimited in India saw Petey on the streets, they knew they couldn’t leave him to suffer any longer. Photo: YouTube/Animal Aid Unlimited, India The rescue shared on YouTube that Petey was an elderly street dog who was covered in scabs and wounds from his mange. Beyond that, he was suffering from a wound on his leg and a severely infected eye. They wrote, “This...
Handsome Kitty Onyx Needs a Patient Home with Understanding Humans to Love Him
According to the Southern Arizona Cat Rescue, 4-year-old Onyx is what you’d call a misunderstood kitty cat. He’s not your social, outgoing boy or one who loves to be cuddled and played with right away. He is more of a loner and just spends his days to himself unless he has his person to hang with. You can often find him hanging out on his cat tree and watching through the windows or peering at cat TV with plenty of critters on the screen. Food motivated, he loves his treats and a set or routine eating schedule with his wet food,...
Finding Comfort in Feline Companionship: Lisa’s Story of Love and Resilience
Lisa Lindsey has a heart full of love for her cats, and plenty of reason to love them. Her journey with her seven feline friends has been a source of comfort and support during some of life’s most challenging moments. From rescuing her first cat to adopting a diverse group of feline companions, Lisa’s life has been enriched by the love and companionship they bring. Through Lisa’s experiences and the challenges she has faced, some incredible bonds have been formed. These bonds are inspiring and touching hearts on Instagram...
Rescuers Save Elderly Dog Suffering On The Streets Of India
When rescuers with Animal Aid Unlimited first saw Blessing on the streets of India, they knew there was something wrong with her but they didn’t realize the extent of her issues. The senior pooch was visibly emaciated and was suffering from a wound on her head. Thankfully, she was cooperative enough and they were able to coax her back to Animal Aid where they could evaluate her and take care of her. Photo: YouTube/Animal Aid Unlimited, India The rescue shared on YouTube that Blessing was suffering from a twitching condition caused by...
Texas Couple Gives “For the Love of Animals” a Whole New Meaning
Would you drive 660 miles across desolate landscape to save a wild animal? We hate to say this, but there are plenty of people who wouldn’t do it to save a household pet, much less a wild critter. And before you get upset, you know it’s true, even if you’d drive to Timbuktu and back to save your fur babies. However, one couple in Texas drove a sort of relay race to save the life of a tiny roadrunner hatchling after its nest was accidentally destroyed. Photo: Pixabay/timeflies1955 Deep in the Heart of Texas According to the...
Stray Puppy With Open Fracture Wound Finally Gets The Help He Needs
A stray puppy in India is finally out of pain thanks to rescuers with Animal Aid Unlimited. The rescue group shared on YouTube that the tiny puppy, Alvin, was suffering on the streets with an open fracture wound. He would’ve died without help, so they carefully scooped him up and took him to their center for help. Photo: YouTube/Animal Aid Unlimited, India After examining Alvin’s wound, the rescue discovered it was badly infected. They got to work cleaning his fracture wound, along with other minor wounds. They applied a cream to...
Man Rescues Stray Dog Found Eating From A Trash Can
When Asher from The Asher House in Oregon heard about a dog that needed help, he didn’t hesitate to jump in. Asher shared on YouTube that a Good Samaritan found a dog eating out of a trash can. The poor pup was bone-thin and the person knew he needed help. Photo: YouTube/The Asher House The Good Samaritan was able to get a leash on the stray pup, now named Sunny. The person helped get some weight back on Sunny, but they couldn’t keep the pittie pup forever. They called The Asher House to ask what to do. Asher explained that a...
Inflation Is Hitting Pet Parents Hard, But They Are Not Alone
Inflation is a challenging economic reality that impacts various aspects of our lives, including the cost of caring for our beloved pets. As the prices of essential goods and services rise, pet parents often find themselves facing financial hardships that can deeply affect their ability to provide the necessary care for their furry companions. Unfortunately, in some cases, these financial pressures become overwhelming, leading to heart-wrenching decisions, such as surrendering a pet to an animal rescue organization. Rising Costs: The...
Learn What to Look For as Farm Animals & Livestock Suffer From Extreme Heat Like Everyone/Everything Else
Unlike house pets, farm animals spend their lives outside in the elements, with the exception of any barn time they might get. But barns aren’t generally climate-controlled, and freezing temps and scorching heat waves can greatly impact them. With the world’s hottest summer on record, exposure to increasing temperatures can have severe consequences for these animals as they struggle to get or stay cool. Animals, like humans, can become so heat-distressed they’re unable to move. But something else takes place at such high...
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...
