Rouge National Urban Park Officials Ask for the Public’s Help with Abandoned Animals
We hear about it more frequently as each day passes: pet owners dumping their pets in parks and at airports. What they’re thinking is anyone’s guess, but the desperation levels for these people must be off the charts to resort to such moves. It’s gotten so bad in Canada’s Rouge National Urban Park that officials there are asking the public to please surrender unwanted pets through humane channels and not release them into the park or other natural areas. Photo: Pixabay/balouriarajesh Animal Surrender “The release...
Sperm Whale Washed Up on Kauai Reef Filled with Plastics and Other Garbage
When will enough be enough? For the fourth time in recent memory, a dead whale that washed ashore was found to have a stomach full of plastics and other trash. This most recent example happened at a Kauai park in January 2023. Once the animal was relocated and experts had a chance to perform a necropsy, they sadly realized the whale’s stomach contained fishing nets, a variety of plastics, and even traps used for catching hagfish. This debris, ingested by what was a 60-ton sperm whale, is believed to be at least a contributing cause of...
Tiny Puppy Gets Rescued After Calling Out For Help In The Street
In some countries, it’s common to see dogs living on the streets. Our hearts go out when we see their plight, but there are times when they need some special assistance. That was the case with a young puppy named Yuki. As a new puppy, she needed that special assistance, and she was crying for it as she walked along the street in Lonavala, India. Photo: Instagram/@strays_of_panvel According to her story shared by Strays of Panvel, the little dog just wanted to get noticed, so she was yelping as she walked along. It almost seemed as if...
Faithful Dog Alerts Parents To Abusive Babysitter
We all love dogs for different reasons. Some of us love dogs because they are a part of the family, and others because they care for us in remarkable ways. Sometimes, the special care that a dog provides is seen beautifully. That was the case with Killian, a dog that acted on behalf of his family in an extraordinary way. Photo: YouTube/Mental Health Network (MHN) When a Charleston, South Carolina family was looking for a babysitter, they did everything they could to choose the right person. Finn Jordon was only seven months old, and his...
Little Boy Wins Heart Of Rescue Pony Who Was Scared Of Kids
Although there are many beautiful things about the world around us, perhaps none of them compare to the relationship between a little boy and his pet. We see it often with dogs and cats in our family, but it may also be with other pets, as you will soon see. Shepard is a little boy that loves the animal in his life. Anytime they have the opportunity to be together, it is all smiles and kisses. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo This isn’t a dog or cat in the family; it’s Odie, a rescue pony. When you see the two of these individuals...
The Best Snow Dog Breeds
Sledding, skiing, building snow forts — the list of cold-weather outdoor activities contains many pursuits you can enjoy with your friends and family. Ready to add a dog to the winter fun? Look for a dog bred with characteristics ideal for time in the snow. The following dog breeds are known for their love of cold weather; however, the American Kennel Club (AKC) notes that just because a dog was bred to endure chilly temperatures, it is not safe to leave him outdoors on cold days. The name “Malamute” comes from the Alaskan...
National Pet Dental Health Month: Oral health tips and tricks!
It’s that time of year again: National Pet Dental Health Month. The purpose of this incredibly important month is to serve as a reminder to take your pet to your veterinarian to get a checkup on your pet’s dental health. Why is it critical to do this? Dental disease is a HUGE driver of overall health. Here’s a little bit of information about it: 1. Dental disease can steal years off of your pet’s life and decrease the quality of their life. 2. Cats, small, and raw-fed dogs don’t usually drink enough water, which...
Sous Vide for Dogs and Cats
Gently cooked food made using the sous vide method is a healthy option for dogs and cats. And it’s growing in popularity. Dog and cat parents have more choices than ever before when it comes to deciding what to feed their animal companions. One of the newer dietary options on the pet food market is sous vide, a method that involves gently cooking the food. It offers the convenience of prepared foods with some of the benefits of raw diets. What Is Gently Cooked Food? When you gently cook food, you heat it only to the temperature required...
Animal Care Expo is coming in April!
The Humane Society of the United States Animal Care Expo 2023 will be in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 3-6! The annual conference will have nearly 100 sessions, with a select number being live-streamed this year. If you’re making the trip to Louisiana this year, you won’t want to miss the following sessions, sponsored by Maddie’s Fund. Additionally, Maddie’s Fund® will be sponsoring this year’s Marketing & Fundraising track. On Monday, April 3 at 3:30PM, Dr. Jyothi Robertson will be giving the keynote...
Starving Dog Collapses In Front Of Stranger And Finally Gets To Experience Love
When we see dogs on the street, our hearts go out to them. That is especially true when they are in need, and we may even try to help them somehow. That certainly was the case with Ruger. He wandered into a garage in Greenville, Tennessee, and immediately fell over. When the homeowner found him, she knew he was in serious trouble because he was so emaciated. Photo: YouTube/dogfarm100 You have choices when you’re up against a situation like this. The homeowner decided to contact Bright Hope Animal Rescue and get professional assistance....
New York Shelter Goes Viral For Their Brutally Honest Dog Ad
We have become accustomed to having animal shelters go viral for their excellent work. They take care of dogs that cannot be cared for otherwise, and they often find them forever homes. Every once in a while, an animal shelter will go above and beyond and go viral for an even more interesting reason. That was the case with the Niagara County SPCA, who did something unusual to find a forever home for Ralphie. They posted an ad for Ralphie on Facebook, but it wasn’t your typical ad. They called Ralphie a “whole jerk – not even...
Dachshund Loves Patrolling The Yard So His Parents Built Him A Fence Rampart
Since ancient times, a rampart has been an essential part of checking on the surroundings of a castle or village and protecting it. We often see these ramparts when we visit those areas, but we don’t see them often in modern situations. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo That doesn’t mean, however, that a rampart never has a place in our lives. That is especially true if you are an adorable dachshund named Miles. According to The Dodo, Miles had a problem, and his family was trying hard to find a solution. You see, he wanted to keep the yard...
Dog with Three Legs Loves on All Who Meet Him
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! We weren’t looking for a second dog. My husband and I had lost our first dog to a kidney complication last summer, and we had our hands full with our young dog named Rue. If we were going to get a second dog, we had some rules. We wanted a girl. We wanted her to be smaller than Rue. We wanted to adopt an older dog. Then we saw him. PetSmart was having an adoption event with a rescue...
Viking Invaders Brought Dogs with them from Scandinavia
Vikings were known to be fierce and vicious marauders during the 8th and 9th centuries when they regularly invaded Britain and plundered their way across the sparsely populated landscape. In movies, we are often treated to scenes of these forays into parts unknown, featuring their famous longboats sailing to distant shores in search of treasure, lands to farm, and slaves to work them. What we never see are their dogs or horses. Now, a recent discovery at a crematorium site located in present-day Derbyshire points conclusively to the inclusion...
Veterinarian Claims Sharing A Bed With Your Dog This Winter Could Be Dangerous
Sleeping with the dog in your bed is not uncommon. About 50% of all pet owners say that they do it regularly. Some like being by their dog but don’t necessarily want to share their bed with them. Mostly, there has never been a right or wrong way to do it, but a veterinarian may be influencing us to sleep separately. Photo: Pexels/Samson Katt Most of the advice we get about keeping dogs out of our beds is for the benefit of humans. During the winter months, however, the benefit is for the dog. According to The Telegraph, a veterinary...
Street Veterinarians Hit LA’s “Skid Row” To Take Care Of Pets In Need
As pet owners, we want to do everything we can to ensure they are healthy and happy. Most of us have that opportunity, but for those who are living on the streets, it may be more challenging. You might be surprised to learn how many people living on Skid Row in Los Angeles have their own pet. We all need companionship, and even people in tough situations often do their best to care for their pets, despite limited resources. Photo: YouTube/Project Street Vet That is where Dr. Kwane Stewart comes in. He is one of the more famous veterinarians,...
Nine-Month-Old Ozark is OBSESSED with Crinkle Toys
Meet 9-month-old Ozark! First, it should be known that he is not a real cat. He is, in fact, a teddy bear that purrs and sleeps all the time pretending to be a cat. He loves to snuggle right up next to your face and to be held just like a baby — especially for naps. He will even rub his face on yours out of love. He isn’t super playful, but when he is, it’s a short buzz around the room with a crinkle toy. Always a crinkle ball toy . . . he is OBSESSED with them! Photo: SACatRescue Adoptable Felines Ozark prefers to be an...
Zeus The Hybrid Wolf-Dog Finally Found A Forever Home
Life can be difficult when you are a wolf trying to live a dog’s life. Nobody knows this better than Zeus, a hybrid Wolf-dog that not only lived in a state where it was illegal to be kept by humans; he had a medical condition that needed to be treated. Fortunately, Zeus did get the help he needed after being surrendered by his former owner. According to Newsweek, that individual realized that Zeus needed special care and he didn’t have either the training or the equipment required to care for him. On top of that, Zeus can only...
“Water Baby” In Shelter for Nearly a Year Needs Forever Home to Swim and Zoom Around In
If you got in on that whole Pokemon craze years ago, then you know all about Vulpix. And if you didn’t get in on that whole thing, good for you for resisting! According to the shockingly extensive “Bulbapedia” page dedicated to this little critter, Vulpix is a small canine Pokemon with a red-brown pelt. Well, this Vulpix is also a canine with a red-brown pelt, but that’s about where the similarities end. This Vulpix is not nearly as elusive. In fact, she’s downright eager to get caught and taken to a loving home!...
Cold Weather Emergency Needs
Feb 01, 2023 A dangerous wintery mix has hit Central Texas this week. With some of our animal enclosures exposed to the elements, temperatures this low severely strain our facility so we must get our Town Lake Animal Center shelter pets in warm homes TODAY. We’re calling on our community members for help needed NOW: 1. Foster homes for cold shelter animals We need our animals, especially our dogs, out now until Friday. To help complete the form. 2. Other help for shelters we support Many neighboring cities’ animals are also at...
