Staycation Pet Program in Charlotte Allows Dog Lovers Fun Short-Term Visits
Take a puppy for a staycation or daycation through a Charlotte pet program! Do you have the room in your heart and home to assist shelter dogs in need through Charlotte Animal Care and Control’s “Staycation” and “Daycation” pet programs? They allow residents to take in furry friends for short-term stays and visits at their own convenience. The program is invaluable when the shelter is at or near full capacity, which happened far more times in 2022 than they’d care to remember. Freeing up room in the...
Kentucky Animal Shelter in Dire Need of Volunteer Dog Walkers, Be a Hero Today!
Shelters across the country have made no secret of the dire straits they’re in this year with overcrowding, higher prices for supplies, and animals facing euthanasia. Their stories have made the news as websites and local stations share their concerns on social media asking for help. While you may not have the room or money to help them, there is one thing you can do: volunteer! Shelters would be so grateful and smaller rescues couldn’t do anything without people like you. Photo: Pixabay/fsHH Volunteer at an Animal Shelter So,...
Bonded Cuties Irwen and Elenor are a Sweet Pair to Draw to — Adopt Them Now!
Check out two of the sweetest girls you’ll ever meet, bonded pair Irwen and Elenor! Both cats love to play, greet, and cuddle with their human at every opportunity, and they’re hoping that person will soon be you! In the meantime, they’re waiting for you and their together furever home over at Purrfect Pals Sanctuary in Arlington, Washington. Like all of the rescue’s felines, Irwen and Elenor are spayed, microchipped, viral tested, and vaccinated. In other words, they’re ready to roll! Photo: Purrfect Pals...
Stressed Shelter Dog Smiles When She Realizes She Is Being Adopted
Animal shelters do their best to care for all the homeless pets that come through their door, but the loud noises, small spaces, and solitude can take a toll on the dogs and cats. A three-year-old pit bull mix named Laurel was not adjusting well to shelter life. Staff and volunteers at Collin County Animal Services did their best to give the affectionate pup some quiet time. Laurel would use this time to cuddle with people and take naps. The loving dog just wanted a family of her own. @collincountyadoptablepet Laurel deserves endless nap on...
10 Ways You Can Help Save Cats Of Families Affected By Crisis
When families are in crisis, their pets may be in danger for a variety of reasons. The family may not have the resources or financial means to properly care for their pets. If a family is facing financial difficulties, they may not be able to afford to feed their pets or provide them with necessary veterinary care, reports the American Academy of Pediatrics. Photo: Adobe Stock / SeventyfourFor those facing these hardships with pets, the pet may face the unthinkable through no fault of their own. The family may be facing significant stress and...
Coast Guard Rushes to Save Dog Who Fell Through Ice in Detroit River
On New Year’s Eve, officers of the Detroit sector of the Coast Guard were performing a routine patrol of the shoreline when they spotted something in the water. A black and white dog was struggling to stay above the freezing water after falling through the ice near Grayhaven Island. The team from USCG Station Belle Isle rushed to rescue the dog. Photos of the rescue shared by the Coast Guard show Petty Officer Cole Harper wearing a wet suit and carefully walking out onto the ice with a rope tied around his waist for safety. He reached...
Best Dog-Friendly Hotel Chains
When you bring your pet with you on vacation, it can make the logistics of travel easier. There are a number of dog-friendly hotel chains that allow you to bring your furry friend along with you when you travel.Most travel sites allow you to filter results by pet-friendly or you can use pet-specific website like Bring Fido to search for dog friendly accommodations. Contact a hotel directly before you go to confirm any rules or regulations for the individual hotel. Pet-friendly hotel chains Hilton Hotels are pet friendly across its 18...
How Your Dog or Cat’s Gut Microbiome Affects Overall Health
When we think of the gut microbiome, we consider it mainly in terms of digestive health. But the truth is, the state of your dog or cat’s gut microbiome can affect other parts of his body, from his brain to his lungs. Every surface of your dog or cat’s body (and your own) has a microbiome. However, the vast majority of microbial biodiversity is found in the nutrient-rich environment of the gastrointestinal tract. At least 200 times as many cells, and even more unique gene products, are found in the intestinal microbiome than in...
Guinness World Records Recognizes Flossie As The World’s Oldest Living Cat
I wonder what it would feel like to live for 120 years… The world’s oldest living cat is 27 years old, and that is equivalent to an impressive 120 human years old. The Guinness World Records officially recognized Flossie as the oldest living cat, and she definitely doesn’t look her age. Born on December 29, 1995, Flossie lives in the UK with her owner, Vicki. Flossie may be old and deaf already, but the senior cat is in good health, although her eyesight isn’t as good as it used to be. PHOTO: Youtube/Guinness World...
‘Unfriendly’ Cat Who Had Lived in Shelter for Two Years Finally Finds Forever Home
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 been a volunteer at my local shelter for over two years, so I was there when Kit was surrendered due to her owner being evicted. Immediately, I thought she was a gorgeous cat, but I soon found out that she wasn’t very “friendly”. Didn’t appear to have a cuddly bone in her body! CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / JOSÉ PAULO VASCONCELOS Fast forward two years –...
Sweet Siamese and Snowshoe Mix Wants to Move in With You Now!
Meet Shere, a gorgeous tortie point Siamese and Snowshoe girl who’s been spayed and weighs approximately 11.28 lbs. The shelter staff at Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) in Tucson, Arizona, believe sweet miss Shere is about 6 years old. Regardless, she’s an exceptionally good girl who wants very much to find her forever home so she can get out of the shelter. Animal Rescue Shelters and rescues, no matter how well-equipped and/or maintained they are, create high levels of stress in animals. That’s why it’s so important...
Senior Sanctuary Looks After the Most Vulnerable Rescue Pets
Cherished Tails Senior Sanctuary is a 501(c)3, all-volunteer, foster-based rescue group in Marana, Arizona, that rescues senior shelter dogs at high risk of euthanasia due to age, illness, or behavior. The group keeps the animals until they’re able to find forever homes or hospice care for them. The work they perform is so valuable because so many people consider animals like these unadoptable. Together, CTSS has been able to save more than 1,000 pets since its inception, which — all things considered — speaks volumes....
Pot-Sniffing Dogs Retiring Early Around the Country Now that Weed is Legal
As Virginia prepares to legalize adult possession of up to an ounce of marijuana on July 1, drug-sniffing dogs working in departments around that state are being forced into early retirement. The news follows a trend in other states where legalization has led to dogs cut loose from their jobs earlier than originally planned. Photo: Pixabay/mariuszopole Connecticut K-9 Units In Monroe, Connecticut, they retired a pot-sniffing German shepherd named Murphy in September (2022). The reason is that the department can’t untrain him and they...
Shelter Dog Overlooked Because She Is Missing A Front Leg
A three-legged shelter dog named Maci doesn’t understand why people continue to pass her by. She is a sweet dog who loves to run, play, and cuddle. Last August she arrived at the shelter emaciated with a badly broken leg. The vet decided to amputate the leg to give her the best chance at a normal life. After months of recovery in a foster home, Maci is ready to find her person. Her foster family shared that not much slows her down. “Maci is so spunky and sweet! She plays hard but she also knows how to settle herself. She loves to...
Ohio Firefighters Rescue Kittens Thrown Off Bridge Into Icy River
It was all hands on deck when a call came in about a box of kittens stranded in the icy Tuscarawas River. Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Department, Arrowhead Joint Fire District, Tuscarawas County Humane Society staff and Humane Officer Jim Hitchcock immediately responded. According to the animal shelter, the kittens were “thrown off a bridge” and stranded on ice. However, the ice was melting, and rescuers needed to act fast. Firefighters decided a water rescue was going to be the safest way to rescue the kittens. They used a...
Looking for a Dog Community? Check out a Facebook Group
I’m an admitted “lurker” in Facebook groups. I’m a member of hundreds of groups, nearly all dog or pet related. They pepper my feed as I scroll during my lunch break or as I’m relaxing in front of the TV at night. In many cases, they provide an escape from other, more stressful parts of my life. But in other cases, I see life-changing personal connections happening in real time, and life-saving commentary occur even though members are in different time zones, and sometimes different countries. As with all groups,...
Top 5 Popular Prescription Medications to Treat Anxiety in Dogs
If your dog quivers and paces during thunderstorms or becomes queasy on car rides to a perceived fearful place like the veterinary clinic, the remedy is not as simple as giving him an anti-anxiety medication. Recognize that a one-pill-cures-all-anxiety medication is not currently available for dogs. “Anxiety issues in dogs are complex, and it is not like, say, a person who may need to take insulin for diabetes,” says Dr. Lisa Radosta, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist who operates the Florida Veterinary Behavior Service in...
Giant Great Dane Helps Tiny Rescue Pup Come Out Of Her Shell
When a tiny dog was found abandoned on the side of the road, she could barely stand and was shaking terribly. Thankfully, rescuers with Love And Rescue in Houston, Texas. The poor pup was taken in for care, but she was struggling both physically and emotionally. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo “I’ve never seen a more depressed dog,” her rescuer shared with The Dodo. After receiving some love and attention, the puppy, who they named Luna, started to come out of her shell a little bit and her foster mom, Dina, realized the little pup...
Orphaned Puppies Depend On Each Other For Comfort
Being a stray puppy in the world is tough, but it’s a little better if you have someone there by your side. Teddy and Bear were in such a predicament when they found themselves orphaned in a city in China. Photo: YouTube/stray city Thankfully, a Good Samaritan discovered the two puppies along the grass near a riverside path. The “stray city” YouTube channel shared, “No mom, no other dog, just [these] two babies…” The Good Samaritan scooped the puppies up and took them to get some food. They ate so much!...
Blind Puppy Dumped With Stranger Finally Finds What She’s Been Looking For
When Irene and Matt saw two dogs outside their window, they couldn’t believe it. The couple runs a rescue in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, the I’m Dingo Rescue, but these two puppies had been dumped by the fence with no note or anything. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo Of course, Irene wasn’t going to let the dogs just stay out there so she went outside to bring them in and one of the puppies instantly bolted away. The other one, Lilly, stayed and huddled on the ground, terrified. After bringing her inside, it became clear that Lilly...
