Pup with a Cleft Palate and Missing Toes Barely Notices His Differences
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! Delta was born into this world missing some toes on his right side, both front and back. To make it more interesting, he even had a cleft palate. PHOTO: SHEILAH GRAHAM In the beginning, this caused a couple of challenges. With the surgeries he underwent to correct this, Delta never looked back, though he kept that...
New CDC Report Shows Harmful Algal Blooms Are Making People and Animals Sick
Harmful algal blooms occur when there’s algae overgrowth in water. They can produce dangerous toxins that can make people and animals ill, or create dead zones in the water. A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shines some light on the blooms’ health impacts. The CDC recently shared a report on harmful algal blooms throughout the country in 2021, which showed, among other things, that 117 human illnesses and more than 2,700 animal illnesses were reported across 368 blooms in 16 states. PHOTO: ADOBE...
‘It’s Like a Joke, Really,’ Crows and Magpies Steal Anti-Bird Spikes to Make Their Nests
Crows typically make nests with items like branches and twigs, but new research finds they’re using something else to make them, something scientists say shows how clever they are. Researchers from Naturalis Biodiversity Center and the Natural History Museum Rotterdam recently shared the findings on some “crazy” crow and magpie nests they’ve collected. The nests in question were made from anti-bird spikes, a widely used deterrent to discourage nest building. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / CHEMARI Auke-Florian Hiemstra, study...
Hilarious Compilation Video Shows Cats Interrupting Work-From-Home News Reporters
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the world back in 2020, companies and entire industries shifted to accommodate that. A large part of the changes that took place involved switching from working in person to working remotely from home. During the heat of the pandemic, even news reporters were forced to report from home. As you can imagine, they experienced some interruptions during their reports at times. Photo: YouTube/News Be Funny People set up work spaces at home, but those with pets quickly learned that their furry friends transformed...
Gorgeous Tortoiseshell Cat Searching for Her Soulmate
Meet Emmy, a super sweet feline who is now luxuriating in being an indoor kitty without a care in the world. The only problem is that her current accommodations are in a foster situation and she needs a forever home. While they have nothing but nice things to say about darling Emmy, they can’t keep her forever. Rescue Cats This petite young lady is 1.5 years old and is permanently finished with her mama duties and ready to be spoiled forever! Emmy is super sweet once she is trusting of you. She likes to be held, rubbed, get back...
Labrador Receives $2,000 Reward For Helping Catch Fugitive Michael Burham
A Pennsylvania dog is being rewarded after playing a key role in catching fugitive Michael Burham. It all started when a chocolate Labrador mix named Tucker started barking at the edge of the yard. Photo: YouTube/JET24 FOX66 YourErie Ron and Cindy Ecklund immediately grew curious about what Tucker was barking at. Speaking with ABC News, Ron said: “Usually if I call him he comes right back to the house. He wouldn’t, so I said, ‘Cindy, let’s get on the golf cart.’” While the couple expected to find a...
Sailor And Dog Rescued After Three Months At Sea
When Tim Shaddock set sail with his dog Bella, he had no idea that he was about to become an international sensation. According to the BBC, Shaddock is originally from Sydney, Australia but they were setting sail from Mexico and heading for French Polynesia. Photo: YouTube/7NEWS Australia That was back in April. Unfortunately, just a few weeks into the trip, a storm damaged their boat and left them adrift at sea. AP News reports that the 54-year-old sailor started out with a well-provisioned boat, but the storm knocked out his electronics,...
Rabid Beaver Bites Girl Swimming in Georgia Lake
We often hear of dogs, raccoons, and foxes getting rabies, but seldom (if ever) do we hear about a beaver contracting the fatal virus. Any mammal can get rabies, including people, but wildlife makes up the majority of the cases. Rabies in Wildlife To put it in perspective, wild animals accounted for 92.7 percent of reported cases of rabies in 2018. Bats were the most frequently reported rabid wildlife species (33 percent of all animal cases during 2018), followed by raccoons (30.3 percent), skunks (20.3 percent), and foxes (7.2 percent)....
Golden Retriever Throws Massive ‘Tantrum’ When It’s Time To Go Home
Golden retrievers have won their way into hearts of people around the world with their endearing personalities and goofy antics. They can be a bit dramatic at times, but also incredibly sweet and cuddly. One dramatic golden retriever made his feelings known when it was time to leave the brewery with his owner. Photo: TikTok/@patrick.ryan22 In a hilarious video that’s gone viral on TikTok, you can see the pup throwing a massive tantrum when it’s time to go home. He starts by plopping down in the parking lot and refusing to budge....
Experts Warn To Monitor Pets During Extreme Heatwaves Across The Country
Across the Northern Hemisphere, people are grappling with intense heatwaves. According to the New York Times, the U.S., China and much of Europe are suffering from heat. In Arizona alone, record-breaking temperatures soared above 110 degrees Fahrenheit for 18+ consecutive days. Photo: Pixabay/Pexels According to the Enterprise Record, experts are warning pet owners to monitor their fur-friends during the heatwave for signs of heat-related ailments. Heat stroke can occur quickly, especially in dogs, so it’s important to be proactive and...
“The Coors Field Cat” Who Has Lived At The Ballpark For The Past 10 Years Is Looking For Home To Retire
Coors Field in downtown Denver, Colorado, is home to Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies and a black cat named Smokey. The handsome feline has many names (Smokey, Midnight, Blacky), but most people know him as “The Coors Field Cat”. He has lived at the ballpark “as long as anyone can remember”, and fans always look forward to seeing him. Devoted caretakers come daily – rain or shine – to feed and check on Smokey. Photo: Pixabay While he still enjoys “exploring the ballpark, chasing mice,...
APA! Gives Behavior Dogs a Second Lease on Life: Zeus
Jul 20, 2023 Four years ago, Zeus was surrendered to the city’s municipal shelter, after living the first two years in a yard, largely left alone. And in 2021, he was pulled into APA!’s care so that the Dog Behavior Program could help support Zeus who was struggling with behavioral challenges that were causing him to be overlooked. Since that time, he’s gone in and out of foster care. The behavior team, along with his circle of friends, have continued to work with him, offering tools to navigate his world and giving him time...
Cat Whose Human Died is Terrified in New Home, But Slowly Comes Around
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! Nine months ago, Beowulf (Wolfie) came to live with us. He was scared, confused and very sad. PHOTO: DIANA MARSH He had no idea why he was taken from his home. He had no idea his person had passed away. He arrived in a crate after making the 6.5-hour ride from North Carolina. SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE STORY As soon as...
You’ve Helped Feed and Provide Care for Rescued Raccoons, Turtles, and Squirrels
The South Florida Wildlife Center (SFWC) cares for and rehabs more than 10,000 wild animals each year, making them the highest volume wildlife care facility in the state. Thanks to your clicks, shopping for a cause, and direct donations, they were recently given some extra resources to help the nearly 300 species that come through their doors each year. Earlier this summer, SFWC received a wide variety of donated supplies from Greater Good Charities. Among them were formula for young animals, bottles, and turtle pebbles. These items will help...
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...
