The Adorable Living Arrangement of a Man and a Family of Giant Eurasian Eagle-Owls

Life can place you in the most random situations you never thought you’d experience. With that one magical change, things that are usually normal become extraordinary. It could happen on your walk from home or even in your very own backyard. Sometimes, those unbelievable moments involve animals. For instance, you encounter a white stag during your hike. It’ll suddenly change your view about hiking as you’ll look forward to meeting the stag again or seeing other rare creatures. Before it was a form of exercise and stress...

    Posted On: Apr 13, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Abandoned Dog Covered in “Hundreds” of Puncture Wounds Learns To Live Life to the Fullest

An abandoned dog in South Africa was given a second chance at life, and now, she’s thriving thanks to rescuers with Sidewalk Specials. Sidewalk Specials shared that Nulli’s owner left her behind and some local dogs attacked her when she sought out food. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials Despite her pain and injuries, Nulli waited at her owner’s old home, day in and day out, hoping that he’d somehow return. Eventually, a Good Samaritan called Sidewalk Specials and informed them about the poor pup. They were quick to find...

    Posted On: Apr 12, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Mama Dog Reuniting with Her 4 Puppies Will Melt Your Heart

Stray dogs on the streets of Ukraine are nothing new these days. In fact, all cities/countries across the world have loads of strays wandering around. But since the war in Ukraine was launched, many animals that were always house pets have found themselves scrounging on the streets for food and shelter. One rescue group there, known as @lovefurryfriends on social media, has taken it upon themselves to try to ease the severity of the situation by rescuing as many of these dogs as they possibly can. It’s not easy, and they are in constant...

    Posted On: Apr 12, 2023 | Category: Articles Dog Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Over 100 Golden Retrievers to Honor Spencer the Boston Marathon Dog Before the Race

The 127th Boston Marathon is slated to take place on Monday, April 17th, 2023, but this year will be a little different as Spencer the golden retriever won’t be on the sidelines to cheer runners on. Spencer, the official Boston Marathon dog, passed away before the race this year, and to honor his memory, more than 100 golden retrievers will be walking the last mile of the race and crossing the finish line. Photo: Flickr/Bill Morrow License: CC BY 2.0 The memorable event was coordinated by members of the MA Golden Meetups. The dogs...

    Posted On: Apr 12, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Q&A with Lessons in Chemistry Author Bonnie Garmus About My Current Favorite Fictional Dog, Six-Thirty

Lessons in Chemistry has topped the New York Times Best Sellers since it was published last year and it’s landed on my personal list of favorites, too. If you’re a dog lover and fiction fan, you’ve probably heard about Six-Thirty, a rescue, mixed breed dog, named after the time of the day when protagonist Elizabeth Zott finds him on the street. After being kicked out of a bomb sniffing program, the scruffy pup finds his way to Elizabeth, a scientist in the 1950s and 1960s trying to prove her value in a male-dominated...

    Posted On: Apr 12, 2023 | Category: ArticlesView Details

Mama Dog And Her Only Surviving Puppy Catch A Flight To Freedom Together

A young American Staffordshire terrier mix and her sick puppies were taken in by a rural shelter who did their best to treat them. The puppies had severe hookworm infections, and all but one died. Save A Pet, an animal rescue in Alabama, found a loving foster home for the devastated mama who they named Fancy. At first, she was only comfortable in the backyard because she was never in a home before. She slowly opened up to her foster family who showered her with love and attention. Photo: Save A Pet A vet tech took in her surviving pup named...

    Posted On: Apr 12, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

A Cat Mesmerizes The Internet With Her Stunning and Surreal Blue Eyes

Every cat detail is remarkable — from their physical attributes and personalities, they are all beautifully unique. They can easily charm you with their cute paws, soft fur, sassy attitude, and most especially their mesmerizing eyes. Felines have vertical pupils that are surrounded by an attractive color. A cat’s eyes certainly contribute to its majestic look, especially in a striking shade. Their peepers can quickly catch your attention, and you’ll never be able to stop yourself from staring. The colors go from blue, green,...

    Posted On: Apr 12, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Why Is My Dog Itchy (and How to Fix It!)

An itchy pooch is an uncomfortable pooch, but how can you help if you don’t know what’s wrong? Learn the most common reasons your dog might be itchy and what you can do to help! You find your dog scratching and biting their skin frantically—you tell them to stop, but they’re back at it a minute later. Eventually, you notice sores and bald patches starting to form. Sound familiar? Having an itchy dog is terrible. You know they’re uncomfortable but don’t know how to help. Find out the top causes of itchiness...

    Posted On: Apr 12, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information InformationView Details

How to Easily Bathe A Dog with the Latest Dog Bathing Tools

Rachel Phelps, MBA, MPA Rachel Phelps, “America’s Pet Parent,” is an award-winning writer, photographer and certified dog trainer. She manages the career of her internet celebrity dog Preston from PrestonSpeaks.com. She has three Westies, who think they are mini-humans, and a cat, who rule the house. Learn more at rachelphelps.com. Source:...

    Posted On: Apr 12, 2023 | Category: ArticlesView Details

Daughter Gets Lonely Dad a Tiny Rescue Pup and It Changes His Life for the Better

Growing older can be lonely. You might lose loved ones along the way, and perhaps family starts to visit less. Health issues, a declining mind, and other reasons can result in senior citizens feeling isolated and lonely. Thankfully, there are people out there fighting to combat senior loneliness, including one woman who found the solution with a dog. Photo: TikTok/@_dadanddolly That woman gifted her dad, 86-year-old John, a rescue puppy named Dolly. John’s daughter documents their relationship on TikTok, where they have thousands of...

    Posted On: Apr 12, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Community Rallies Around To Save 19-Year-old Cat That Lives at the Library

The community in Ashville, New York has really pulled together for a sweet feline in need! Libby the cat has been living at the Ashville Free Library for years and she’s brought a lot of joy to librarians and library visitors alike. Photo: Pexels/Element5 Digital Unfortunately, due to her old age, Libby’s health has been starting to decline and the library was struggling to pay for her medical care. The library started a GoFundMe to help cover her medical bills. In the post, they explained that Libby is “the Ashville...

    Posted On: Apr 12, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Two Newborn Kittens, One Blind, Rescued After Their Mother and Two Litter Mates Die

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! My husband was helping a friend of ours on his farm. He called me during the afternoon, which was unusual, and said they found a couple of kittens. I’m like, “Oh, okay.” He then tells me that the mother must have died during birthing. There were four kittens, but only two had survived. If I wanted to help them, I had to come out and get them. PHOTO: BARB ROEDER That was...

    Posted On: Apr 12, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Sweet Senior Rescue Dog Can’t Seem to Find His Forever Golden Years Home

It’s tough being a senior, especially if you find yourself homeless. Just ask Hurricane, an approximately 10-year-old pibble mix waiting to be rescued in Tucson, Arizona. While Tucson has plenty of monsoon storms, they don’t typically get a lot of hurricanes – but here they are with one in their midst! And while he may have a whirling dervish of a name, this senior fella is more like a gentle breeze – calm, mellow, and easygoing. Photo: Pima Animal Care Center Hurricane has returned to the shelter after a much-needed...

    Posted On: Apr 11, 2023 | Category: Articles Dog Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Dog Wears Special Camera That Captures Photos When He’s Excited

I’d love to see the world through a dog’s eyes. Their perspective on life has to be quite unique and their upbeat and happy-go-lucky energy and enthusiasm are second to none. Whenever my dog gets excited, he starts barking like crazy. Of course, I’m usually right there by his side to see what his excitement is all about, but sometimes, he’s running up ahead at the dog park or roaming the home when something gets him riled up. Photo: YouTube/Nikon Asia Wouldn’t it be neat to have those moments of excitement...

    Posted On: Apr 11, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

PETA Offers Educational Curriculum After Oklahoma Teens Video Themselves Abusing Dogs

How messed up is messed up? Well, pretty darn messed up when kids turn to abusing animals for kicks. In case you haven’t heard, two Oklahoma teens recently filmed themselves beating dogs…yes, the sound of brakes squealing or a record scratching is probably echoing through your head right now. They filmed themselves abusing dogs with the intention of posting them, because that’s apparently what people do now. According to KOCO 5, two Deer Creek School students filmed themselves beating dogs before authorities said the teens...

    Posted On: Apr 11, 2023 | Category: Articles Dog Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Shelter Houses Old Cats in “Luxury” Retirement Village

Life as a stray or unwanted cat is hard. If they’re not living on the streets, those cats are fighting to survive in shelters, often shelters that have high euthanasia rates. According to the ASPCA, around 530,000 cats are euthanized in the United States alone each year. But one shelter that’s fighting against cat euthanasia is the Shropshire Cat Rescue in the United Kingdom. Photo: Pexels/Meruyert Gonullu The rescue shares on its website that it has been rescuing and rehoming cats for the past 21 years. For some cats, however,...

    Posted On: Apr 11, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

It’s National Pet Day, So Spread the Word!

It’s National Pet Day, but if you’re a pet owner, you know there’s seldom a day that passes that you don’t celebrate the inclusion of your other “kids” in your world. So, go ahead and hug, kiss, or pet your babies a little extra today because they make us happier and healthier just by being in our lives. It’s true! For more than 10 years, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has striven to determine the physical and mental benefits of pet ownership. As many of you likely know, not only can they...

    Posted On: Apr 11, 2023 | Category: Articles Cat Information Dog Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Sweet Australian Shepherd Models for Cherry Blossom Season in a Spring Photoshoot

When Mary took her Australian Shepherd, Promise, to the University of Washington, she wanted her dog to see the cherry blossoms for the very first time – and it turned into an adorable spring-themed photoshoot! Mary shared a video of the photoshoot on TikTok and it was a big hit. Photo: TikTok/@my_aussie_gal Photo: TikTok/@my_aussie_gal In the caption, she wrote: “It’s cherry blossom season again! The best time of year to be at UW. It’s not the easiest time of year for me with all the memories it brings, but I’m...

    Posted On: Apr 11, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Severely Injured Cat With Numerous Broken Bones In His Face Needs Your Help To Recover

Animal rescuers in Pennsylvania encountered a severely injured feral cat on the verge of death and saved him just in time. Cat Tales was searching for street cats for their TNR program and noticed an emaciated cat, Santo, who from a distance appeared to also have a serious upper respiratory infection. However, when they approached the feline they noticed his disfigured face and knew he had to be in excruciating pain. Rescuers recalled, “He was very skinny when we found him so we didn’t know how long it had been since he had...

    Posted On: Apr 11, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Can Dogs Eat Raw Meat?

Generally speaking, most raw or gently cooked meat is safe for dogs, with the exception of some fish and pork. Dogs have highly acidic stomachs and natural digestive enzymes and bile that help them process bacteria without becoming ill. Your dog’s digestive system can handle eating raw meat. Just like the meals you prepare for yourself; your dog’s meals need to be balanced and complete. Lissa Cannady, RVT, Hospital Manager for VCA, says this is best determined by a veterinary nutritionist, who can ensure that the meal contains all...

    Posted On: Apr 11, 2023 | Category: ArticlesView Details