Lost Dog Spends A Month Traveling 166 Miles Over Sea Ice To Neighboring Town In Alaska
A dog in Alaska was identified over a month after going missing more than 166 miles from home. The dog’s owner, Mandy Iworrigan, became worried when her pup, Nanuq, didn’t return home to Gambell on St. Lawrence Island from hunting one day. Photo: Wikimedia Commons License: CC BY-SA 4.0 Days turned to weeks and Mandy had no idea what had happened to her beloved dog until she saw a Facebook post featuring Nanuq from the neighboring town of Wales, which is 166 miles from Gambell over plates of sea ice! Hilary Ahkinga snapped photos...
Dog Orphaned After Owner Killed In Hit And Run To Become Service Dog
A dog named Patch was tragically orphaned after his owner was killed in a hit-and-run in Tennessee. According to a press release, the 50-year-old woman was walking her dog across a bridge near her apartment complex when a Ford F-150 pickup truck struck the woman and killed her. Photo: Flickr/Brad Montgomery License: CC By 2.0 Authorities discovered Patch had fled the scene and was waiting by the door of his apartment. Despite the tragedy, he was in good health when taken in by the Metro Nashville Animal Care and Control in Nashville,...
Stamping Out Rabies in Kabul
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Why Do Dogs Like Belly Rubs?
While not all dogs like belly rubs, many do, says dog behavior expert and VCA Animal Hospitals Licensed Veterinary Technician Laura Pobursky. “It’s for the same reason humans love a big hug,” she says. “Belly rubs release ‘feel-good’ chemicals in the brain that strengthen the bond between you and your pet.” What’s does a dog that likes belly rubs look like? Laura says the belly is a vulnerable and sensitive area for dogs, so offering their bellies can mean many things. It could be a sign of...
Shelter Searches For Family That Abandoned Dog With A Heartbreaking Note
Having to rehome a pet can be devastating, not only for the animal but for the family involved as well. Sometimes, rehoming a pet is truly in the best interest of the animal, but it’s not always an accessible option for people without resources. Shelters are often full or charge fees for surrenders, and as a result, people end up dumping pets in random places instead of taking them to a rescue. Photo: Instagram/@toronto_humane_society The Toronto Humane Society took to Instagram to share about a recent situation where that happened with...
Longtime Shelter Dog Gives Sweet Kisses To Rescue Staff Before Finally Going Home
When a rescue dog finally gets adopted from a shelter, it’s a heartwarming moment for everyone involved. However, sometimes those moments are bittersweet, especially if shelter staff have formed a deep bond with the animal in question. When a dog named Jax was brought into the Regina Humane Society, he was in rough condition, but the shelter recognized how sweet and loving he was. Photo: Facebook/Regina Humane Society Speaking with The Dodo, Bill Thorn, the Regina Humane Society’s director, said: “He was very thin, so it...
Australian Cattle Dog: Training Tips and Breed Information
The Australian Cattle Dog is a busy, strong-minded herding dog, who needs daily physical and mental exercise. As his name implies, this dog breed was developed in Australia to move cattle long distances and he maintains that rugged work ethic to this day. How to train an Australian Cattle Dog Begin training in puppyhood and continue through the life of your dog. Even the Australian Cattle Dogs who live as pets maintain a strong herding drive. His desire to chase animals and moving objects is strong. To help cattle dogs succeed, focus training...
Proud Golden Retriever Brings Mom A 3-Foot Snake As A Gift
Some dogs love to bring their owner various “gifts” they find either around the house or out in the yard. Some dogs bring sticks, while others bring toys. It’s a sweet gesture, even if the gift isn’t that useful. One dog, however, surprised his owner with something truly alarming: a 3-foot snake! Photo: TikTok/@pricelesstimes Casey Newlin was the supportive dog mom who happened to be graced with the snake after her golden retriever, Scout, found it in the yard. Newlin posted a video of Scout carrying the massive snake...
Shelter Staff Heartbroken Over Alcoholic Dog Suffering From Withdrawal
When a two-year-old Labrador mix named Coco arrived at the Woodside Animal Rescue Trust in the United Kingdom, staff had no idea what they were about to get into. The rescue took to Facebook to share about the dog. In the post, they explained that canine alcohol withdrawal was “a first for us.” Photo: Pexels/Tembela Bohle They went on to say that Coco required intensive care after arriving at the rescue over a month ago following the death of his owner. While many dogs suffer from separation anxiety following the death of their...
Meet ‘Tony Dawg’ – The French Bulldog That Loves To Skateboard
If you have a dog in your life, you have likely taught him some tricks. It may just be a simple command or basic obedience, but it is something they need to learn. Other people may take this to extremes, teaching their dog how to get them a drink from the refrigerator or perhaps to go through some elaborate routine. These tricks can entertain, but they have nothing on Cabbage. Photo: TikTok/@baic99999 Cabbage is a white French bulldog that has some serious skills. People everywhere love what this dog can do because he can skateboard like a...
Woman Builds “Cat Ceiling Heaven” For Five Cats Living In A Small Home
If there’s one thing we know about cats, it’s the fact that they love having their own space. In many cases, they make your space their space, but one cat owner found a way to give them their own location. Photo: YouTube/4 Ragdolls and 1 little Lady One cat mom, who goes on social media by 4 Ragdolls and 1 little Lady, was limited in how much space she had, although she had five cats to take care of. That is when she decided to look upward to give them their own space. She said it best when she described the math. They had five...
Malnourished and Frail Senior Cat Rescued From the Streets, Finds Home for ‘However Long He Has’
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! On one of our evening walks, a very emaciated but friendly kitty came up to us meowing. We felt so bad for him, we had to go to the store that instant and get him some food. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ANDREAS LISCHKA That night, I could not sleep because I couldn’t stop thinking about him. He had no tags, and I thought maybe he was someone’s missing cat and that’s why he...
New App Helps Find Lost Dogs By Scanning Their Nose Prints
Every dog is unique in their own way. As pet owners, we understand this. We also try to take advantage of that originality so we can locate them if they become lost. Perhaps they have a particular coloring or spot that makes them stand out, and we include that in our description if we have to post flyers. Photo: YouTube/Petnow Thanks to the work of a South Korean startup called Petnow, we may be able to locate our dogs easier, and it all has to do with their noses. Their work uses artificial intelligence to scan your dog’s nose, and...
How to Make Sure Your Dog is Getting Enough Exercise
Going for a walk, playing fetch, splashing around in the water: all pastimes dogs are known to enjoy. They’re also some activities you could enjoy together in April, which is National Canine Fitness Month. The celebration was created to encourage dog parents to exercise with their dogs and bond through this activity, as well as to bring awareness to fun exercise options. How can you make sure your pup is getting enough exercise, and what are some signs that she isn’t? Read on to learn more! How Much Exercise Does Your Dog Need?...
Meet the Largest Owl in the World — and One of the Most Endangered
Most people in the States assume that the Great Horned Owl is the largest of all owl species, but they’d be wrong. Sure, it’s considered the largest of all owls on this continent, but it is not, in fact, the largest of them all. To give you a bit of insight, there are roughly 250 species of owls in the world. They live on every continent except Antarctica, and who can blame them for not making it their home as well? Photo: Pixabay/ttt9191 Owls belong to a group of birds called Strigiformes. That group is divided into two smaller...
Sleeping Beauty’s Briar Rose Lives On, and She Wants to Meet You
Hello all! This is Briar Rose, a sweet domestic medium-hair kitty who’s not yet 3 years old. She’s currently living in a Virginia shelter waiting for her Prince (or princess) Charming to wake her from her slumber and whisk her away after a gentle kiss on the nose. This is her story: “I’m the beautiful Briar Rose. I do live up to my namesake from the movie Sleeping Beauty. I love to sunbathe, stretch out and snooze, and occasionally play with toys (especially ones that make that crinkle sound!). I also love to soak up...
Sweet, Shy Ashland is Slow to Warm Up but Once He Does, Look Out!
Meet Ashland! This is his story as told by him. He’s a 3-year-old chow/terrier mix that’s currently residing at the Friends of Homeless Animals Shelter in Aldie, Virginia, where he just can’t seem to catch a break on a forever home. “One look at my sweet face and my adorably silly ears, and I promise you’ll fall in love!” Photo: Friends of Homeless Animals I’m a sweet Southern gentleman who loves a nice stroll through the woods. I walk nicely with a harness and love exploring. I also love adventures...
Ricochet The Surfing Therapy Dog Passed Away At The Age Of 15
It’s always sad when we say goodbye to a dear friend. That is how many of us feel now that Ricochet the golden retriever has passed away. She was 15 years old at the end of her life, and during the time she was alive, she assisted in raising more than $1 million for charity. This included a donation of over 1 million bowls of food for sheltered animals. Photo: YouTube/Surf Dog Ricochet Ricochet was more than a therapy dog. She was trained as a therapy dog, but eventually, they found out that she had a most unusual talent. According to...
Mastiff Takes In New Backyard After Growing Up In A Small Apartment
There is nothing quite like having some extra space to run. We appreciate having elbow room as humans and dogs certainly appreciate extra space as well. Unfortunately, not all dogs have the opportunity to experience the extra space, and at times, they may be cramped in areas that are too small for their liking. Photo: TikTok/@bigazzdogzz That was the case for an English mastiff named Caesar. He had grown up in an apartment with his human, Brooke. As a big dog, he made the best of the small area but always wanted more. Caesar could experience...
Saving the Vaquita: Mexico Must Take Action to Preserve this Endangered Species
The vaquita, a small porpoise found only in the Gulf of California, is on the brink of extinction. There may be as few as eight of these animals left, The Guardian reports, and they cannot be captured, held, or bred in captivity. Unfortunately, the use of illegal gillnets to catch the totoaba fish, whose swim bladder is a delicacy in China, has caused many vaquitas to drown as well. The Mexican government has been slow to respond to this crisis, promising action but failing to follow through, The Associated Press reports. The Convention on...
