Puppy Found Tied To A Tree And Shot In The Head Makes Miracle Recovery
It’s hard to imagine anyone doing something to intentionally harm an animal, but the truth is, it happens far more often than we care to admit. Sadly, a 7-month-old pup named Ice learned how cruel people can be at a young age. The poor dog was tied to a tree in the woods, shot in the head, and left to die. Photo: PXHERE Thankfully, some hikers spotted the dog and immediately called Save a Greek Stray for help. The rescue shared explicit photos of Ice’s wounds on Facebook, explaining that he was “tied up to a tree, in...
A Heartbroken Widow Goose Finds Love Again Just In Time For Valentine’s Day
When geese bond, they bond for life. Sadly, life doesn’t always work out the way we want it to and sometimes a goose may be ripped apart from its partner prematurely. That happened to a pair of geese living at the Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown, Iowa. Blossom and Bud were a bonded pair of geese who spent their days together by the cemetery’s lake. The Riverside Cemetery regularly shared updates and photos about the adorable geese duo on Facebook, but in August of 2022, the cemetery shared a heartbreaking update: Bud had passed...
Viral Meme Cats Dance To Popular Songs In Hilarious Video Series
It’s no secret that the Internet loves cat content. Since the creation of the Internet, blogs, social media, and the like, cat content has been present and prevalent throughout. We’ve seen the rise of cat memes like Grumpy Cat, Crying Cat, and Woman Yelling at Cat among others. While the memes are often shared far and wide, one popular Instagram account is taking things to a new level by turning those memes into hilarious music videos. Photo: Instagram/@catmusicvideos The Cat Music Videos account boasts a series of amusing videos...
Five Ways to Honor the Courageous Service of K9 Veterans on National K9 Veterans Day
On March 13, America celebrates National K9 Veterans Day to honor the contributions of military and working dogs throughout history. These loyal canines have been an integral part of the U.S. Armed Forces since 1942 when the Army began training dogs for the War Dog Program, also known as the “K-9 Corps.” The significance of National K9 Veterans Day dates back to March 13, 1942, when the U.S. Army officially began training dogs for military service, the US Army Quartermaster Foundation reports. This historic moment marked the first...
Young & Old Shelter Dogs in Louisiana Get Second Chance Thanks To Flight To Freedom
On February 27th, a plane loaded with 50 at-risk shelter dogs will leave New Orleans airport and head to Idaho to give all the passengers a second chance at finding a loving home. Every month, GreaterGood funds a Flight to Freedom – thanks to your support – with our partners Greater Good Charities. Dogs and cats are taken from overcrowded shelters and flown to shelters with open kennels. Many of these dogs would be at risk of euthanasia simply because the shelters are overwhelmed with homeless animals. Shelters do their best to...
Relaxing And Thrilling At The Same Time? Spot A Deadly Prehistoric Flightless Bird On This Beach
What should you do when you encounter a deadly animal? Do you drop on the ground and play dead? Run away as far as you can? Or do you just stay still and hope that they go away on their own? It’s easy to imagine what to do if you’re safe behind a phone screen, but if faced with the real thing, it’s more than likely that you’d be frozen in fear even if your brain is running a hundred miles an hour just thinking about what to do on the spot. PHOTO: Unsplash/Mitchell Orr It’s one thing to expect a rare sighting of...
Why Dogs Need Sunscreen and Our Top Picks
Sun exposure can be harmful to anyone, including dogs. Dogs can get sunburned and sunburns can lead to more serious problems, such as cancer. Also, sunburns can exacerbate some medical conditions like auto-immune disorders. Dr. Dori Calloway of VCA Animal Hospitals says hairless and thin-coated dogs can sunburn if exposed to UV rays. Here is what you need to know about sunburn, dog’s wearing sunscreen and our top picks for dog sunscreen. How can dogs get sunburned? Spending too much time in the sun Lying on concrete Laying belly up in...
How Pets are Helping AIDS Survivors through Two Pandemics
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Oldest European Hedgehog Found by Citizen Scientists, Breaks Former Age Record By Seven Years
European hedgehogs have faced dwindling numbers in recent years, so scientists in Denmark did some research on the species in an effort to promote helpful conservation plans. They sent volunteers out to find dead hedgehogs, and in the process, came across the oldest recorded member of the species, who was nearly twice the age of the prior record holder. “The Danish Hedgehog Project” was launched in 2016, with the results published this month in the journal Animals. The citizen science initiative was led by Dr. Sophie Lund...
Amplify Austin
Feb 21, 2023 Calling all Austinites, dog fans and cat enthusiasts! Amplify Austin 2023 is just around the corner and we need you to join us to #AmplifyLifesaving this year! This day of giving is very important for nonprofit organizations across Central Texas and APA! is honored to participate again this year. We want to make sure that all of our supporters that want to join in know exactly how they can help and what their support means! The first thing you can do to get involved is make a donation using our Amplify Austin fundraising page....
Adventure Cat Doesn’t Let Her Blindness Stop Her From Exploring the World
It’s pretty normal to see cats prowling around when birds or other small creatures are nearby. They’re sizing them up, inching closer, and maybe ultimately running for it. Sophie does that, too, from the safety of her leash… and without vision. Sophie is a four-year-old rescue/adventure cat who was born with microphthalmia, which causes one or both eyeballs to be abnormally small, so small, they may appear to be gone altogether. Her human, Peter Lange, came across her adoption profile from Spartanburg Humane Society when he...
Cat Adopts Woman While She’s Visiting Her Grandmother’s Grave
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! I had recently lost my grandmother. She was my angel, and it was a very difficult grieving process. One morning, I woke up after dreaming about her. For some reason, I had a feeling that I just needed to go straight to the cemetery, so I quickly rushed to go visit her. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / M W I sat down beside my grandmother’s grave and cried. I felt so lonely, and my depression...
Tennessee Animal Shelter Hoped For Paul Rudd To Adopt Look-Alike Dog
An animal shelter in Tennessee had wishful thinking that celebrity Paul Rudd might adopt one of their rescue dogs – a dog that happened to look like Mr. Rudd. The pooch, a 2-year-old, 65-pound Australian shepherd mix, was originally named Waffle House but was aptly renamed Pawl Ruff thanks to his celebrity look-alike. Ruff was taken in by Collierville Animal Services but he didn’t have to stay there long after his famous looks became known. Photo: Flickr/Gage Skidmore License: CC BY-SA 2.0 After people started to notice the...
Striking “Queen B” Kitty Dreams of a Forever Home of Her Own
Meet Mama Bean aka Bean aka Queen B, a sweet 1.5-year-old calico kitty searching for someone to share the love with. With Bean’s laid-back and sweet demeanor, she can adapt to many lifestyles with proper introductions, so don’t let her “queenly” status fool you into thinking she’s high maintenance, because she’s not. A good-tempered girl with fine manners, this is what her current foster mom says about her: Photo: SACatRescue “She is the sweetest cat I’ve ever met, and this is coming from a cat...
Woman Shocked After Facing Charges For Keeping A Goldfish
When you rent an apartment, you are at the landlord’s mercy. You have certain rights as a renter, but the landlord can do things that often end up costing you money. Nobody knows this better than a TikTok user who went on the social platform to share her experience with her landlord. It seems as if she had a goldfish, and when the landlord found out, he charged her a one-time fee and then tacked a monthly rate on her rent. Photo: Pexels/imsogabriel Stock If you rent property, you don’t need anyone to tell you that the charges can...
Tiger Cub Confiscated During New Mexico Shooting Investigation Sent to Colorado Sanctuary
An approximately 4-month-old tiger cub presently being referred to as “Duke” was rescued after Albuquerque police officers responded to a call about gunshots fired. The call led officers to a convenience store where a bystander had been struck by a bullet. Soon after, police heard a gunshot coming from a nearby mobile home where they located and arrested an armed suspect. Penned up in a dog crate, the tiger cub weighing just over 20 pounds was also discovered in the residence. From there, he was taken to the ABQ BioPark Zoo until...
Composer Helps Pet Parents With Grief By Writing Sweet “Sympawnies”
You may have never heard of Noam Oxman before, but he is helping people in ways no one had ever thought of doing. He knew that he wanted to use his talent to help people who recently lost pets, and he came up with a beautiful way to honor their memory. Photo: YouTube/Sympawnies by Noam Oxman His idea was to create “Sympawnies,” a combination of three things that are important to him. He can use the music he makes to combine his love of animals, music, and drawing for something exceptional. Sympawnies aren’t just something...
Adorable Police Dog Earns His Way Into School Yearbook
There’s no doubt that dogs can work their way into our hearts. Between the fact that they are adorable and the love they show, we quickly make them a part of our lives. Some dogs become a special part of many people’s lives, which is the case with K-9 officer Detective Gibbs. He works at the Camp Hill School District in Pennsylvania, and the students love seeing him. Photo: Pexels/Kobe- As the Camp Hill Police Department shared, he is such a good boy that the golden retriever was selected to be a part of the school yearbook. The...
Trophy Hunting Contributes to The Plight Of Threatened African Elephants And Could Soon Drive Them Extinct
African elephants are majestic creatures that have roamed the continent for millions of years. Unfortunately, their existence is now threatened due to human activities such as poaching, habitat loss, and trophy hunting, the World Wildlife Fund reports. Despite efforts to conserve and protect these magnificent animals, the United States continues to import trophies from African elephant hunts, according to the New York Times, which only adds to the species’ woes. Between 2005 and 2014, nearly 4,000 elephant trophies were imported into...
Ask Dr. Aziza: How Can I Help Improve My Dog’s Coat & Skin?
A dog’s coat and skin are not only the first things we notice in terms of their appearance but also their first line of defense against disease and weather. This is because a dog’s coat helps to regulate their body temperature, conserve water, and store nutrients. Knowing this, it’s clear that taking good care of your dog’s coat and skin has more benefits than just beauty. Below are a few suggestions on how to fix coat and skin issues for dogs, as recommended by Dr. Aziza, Freshpet’s expert veterinarian. Consider...
