Security Camera Captures Raccoon Playing In The Snow
I don’t live where it snows, but every time I visit somewhere that does, I love looking for new animal prints. The snow captures paw prints markings better than pine needles and dirt, so it’s fun getting to see the steps an animal takes and what path they chose. Every so often, you might just come across something interesting and it can be hard to know what to think. Timothy Ellis happened to notice some unusual markings on his home’s deck in Everett, Washington and he never could’ve guessed what the markings were...
Giant Newfie Dog And Bold Cat Become The Best Of Friends
Cats and dogs are known to be enemies, but the truth is, they can get along quite well. Just take Belle the Newfoundland and Bears the cat, for example. Those two live in Denver, Colorado with their human mom, Emily, who loves sharing their antics on social media. ‘ Emily regularly posts photos and videos of the two BFFs cuddling together indoors or lounging outside. Of course, they can also be seen playing together and getting into some intense sibling rivalry! In an interview with The Dodo, Emily said that she wasn’t sure how...
Southwest Employees Care For Woman’s Pet Fish When She Can’t Take Him On The Plane
For many people, traveling is stressful. There are so many different policies and rules to remember, for those who are unfamiliar with traveling, it can be a little stressful. Air travel, in particular, has a learning curve to it. For a college freshman named Kira, taking a flight home was her only option. She spent the school year at college in Florida and was finally ready to return home with her newly acquired companion, Theo the fish. According to a Facebook post by Southwest Airlines, Kira got Theo shortly before summer vacation and he...
Good Samaritan Rescues Senior Cat Who Was Frozen To The Ground, Unable To Move
A senior cat is now recovering after he was found near death in an awful predicament. A good Samaritan named Kelly spotted the cat, now named Elliot, frozen to the ground in Muskegon, Michigan. She managed to carefully lift him up and rushed him to Big Lake Animal Clinic, where his body temperature was just 94 degrees and his eyes were crusted shut from the freezing cold. Staff at the clinic quickly jumped into action to save his life, giving him warm IV fluids, cleaning his eyes and examining him for any injuries. After a few days of TLC,...
Vet Opens Sick Cat’s Stomach And Makes “Unbelievable” Discovery
A vet team in South Carolina made an “unbelievable” discovery when operating on a sick cat. The Charleston Animal Society shared about the cat’s situation on Facebook, explaining that a Good Samaritan brought Juliet and two other cats to their location. Apparently, the cats’ owner moved out of state and simply left the cats behind to fend outside on their own. When Juliet was first brought to the clinic, she seemed fine at first but after several weeks, she began not eating and seemed lethargic. Some testing showed she...
Senior Man Shovels A Snow Path To Visit The Neighbor’s Dog
We often live in an area where we don’t know the neighbors very well. We may see them coming and going and they may do the same for us, but we don’t take the time to get to know them on a personal basis. Photo: YouTube/Majically News That isn’t always the case, however, when it comes to the animals that live in the nearby area. We want to get to know them and if they stop to say hello to us, we do what we can to say hello to them. That is what is seen in the following video clip which shows an elderly gentleman walking over...
How To Get Snowballs Out Of Your Dog’s Fur
Dogs are adorable, and it doesn’t matter what they are doing, they will always look adorable to us. There are times, however, when they really can touch your heart and this sometimes happens when they come in out of the snow. Although there are some dogs out there that don’t care much for the white stuff, there are other dogs that can’t get enough of it. They run around outside like crazy, enjoying every minute of their freedom until they have to come indoors again. Photo: Pexels/Efrem Efre When they do come indoors, they...
Is Dog Bootcamp for You and Your Dog?
Are you feeling frustrated or overwhelmed with your dog’s behavior? If so, you might be considering sending your dog away to a dog bootcamp program. These programs are frequently advertised as an easy-solution to training problems. Unfortunately, dog bootcamp programs aren’t all effective and some can easily lead to the mistreatment of dogs. What is dog bootcamp? Sometimes called a “board and train,” a dog bootcamp is a dog-training program where dogs are sent away from their homes and families to receive training from...
Woman Shares a Video of a Bat Sleeping Soundly Like a Baby on Her Lap
People have always associated bats with vampires and other horror-related stuff. They fit the setting, but it only boxed them into one image — bats are scary and bring bad omens. Their lifestyle is an added factor in why bats are known symbols for Halloween. They are nocturnal species found inside dark caves, making them look more creepy. Regardless of their lifestyle and appearance, bats won’t instantly harm humans unless you don’t correctly handle them. Like wild animals, bats only become defensive when they feel...
African Serval is Having a Talk with Its Human Parent and Meows Its Demand for Something
Wild cats are deemed ferocious creatures that can’t be approached as they might feel easily threatened. However, large felines only act defensive when they sense danger from the incoming human. Some wild cats can show their soft kitty side with their favorite humans. Animal caretakers in zoos, parks, and sanctuaries have experienced their lovable traits. Those feral breeds allow them to treat them like regular cats, and they’re generous with kisses. Photo: Pexels/Jolijn Rosendaal An African Serval is a wild cat breed that can...
50 Neglected Cats and Kittens, Some Facing Possible Eye Removal, Rescued From Same Home
This story was submitted by Lindsey Heaney from our shelter friend, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, which saves pets’ lives in the Tacoma, Washington area. The Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here! On December 15, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County began taking in around 50 cats and kittens from an overwhelmed community member. As of December 29, the shelter had taken in 20 cats, from newborns to adults, with more coming in every week. PHOTO:...
Couple Adopts Cuddly Dog Only To Get A Lot More Than They Bargained For
There are times when we want something bad, but we don’t know exactly everything that goes along with it. It seems as if Sydney Victoria found this out the hard way, and she posted the journey on TikTok. It began when she wanted to adopt a dog, and her boyfriend was not really on board with that. It took a while but she was able to convince him so she brought a dog home but that is where the story really began. Photo: TikTok/@accidentalgrandma Sydney posted a video that showed the journey of adopting a dog, but it was more than just one...
Dog Rescued From Tent Spray-Painted With A “Help” Message
Something unusual was found in the woods near the East End of London, Ontario. There was a tent, which wasn’t unusual on its own, but it had “Help, There’s a dog left here,” spray-painted on the outside. Some hikers had seen the tent near the Pottersburg Dog Park and they decided to take a closer look. When they unzipped the tent, there was a brown and black dog on the inside and they wanted to help. Photo: TikTok/@shelbymorgantilley The hikers contacted the Bark at the Moon Animal Rescue and the founder, Shelby...
Look at How This Hermit Crab Happily Went Out of Its Shell for a Sugary Cookie Treat!
Desserts can truly excite anyone — kids would finish their veggies if parents mentioned their favorite sweet treat. Eating a bite or two can already supply the body with enough dopamine to lighten your mood. It’s definitely a treat for yourself when you’re feeling low. Some people even have their own go-to sweets, which they keep in their houses. They also carry it in their pockets, such as candies or small biscuits. That’s why pastry shops, bakeries, and candy stores are a wonderland for a lot of people. Those places...
Texas Dog Missing For 7 Years Found Hundreds Of Miles Away In Florida
Most pet owners will tell you that one of the most stressful things that they could possibly go through is losing their beloved animal. It only takes a moment for them to disappear but it is a lifetime of heartbreak that could be associated with it. Photo: Pexels/Suvan Chowdhury Nobody knows this better than a family from Texas. According to a Facebook post from the Orange County Animal Services, they were enjoying some fireworks together as a family when the family dog, seven-year-old Jazzy got spooked and bolted. Although they looked for...
Pickles the Puppy Found Forever Home After Her Testy Littermates Attacked Her
A sweet puppy named Pickles had a rough start to life when at just 3 months old, she was tragically attacked by her littermates and rushed to the Humane Society of San Diego‘s Pilar & Chuck Bahde Center for Shelter Medicine. Lethargic and still bleeding from wounds to her legs and shoulders, their veterinarians jumped into action, performing an emergency exam and radiographs, followed swiftly by surgery to repair her wounds. While they don’t specify her breed, she looks to be a Frenchie-pit bull mix. Photo:...
Woman Saves Cat “Frozen To The Ground” During Winter Storm Elliot
Winter weather has been ravaging much of the Northern U.S., with states like New York and Michigan being hit particularly hard. While humans are suffering greatly due to the winter blizzard, animals are also feeling the pain of it. For animals trapped outside in the blizzard, there’s not always a hiding place to turn to. Photo: Pixabay/Welcome to All ! ツ A poor cat in Michigan found himself in a tough predicament during the recent storm over the holiday weekend. The Big Lake Community Animal Clinic posted about the kitty on...
Kitten Adopted By Pitbull Owners Thinks She’s One Of The Dogs
A tiny rescue kitten adopted into a home of pit bulls loves doing everything with her canine brothers – even the stuff “cats” don’t usually do, like camping! Wasabi’s owners were already the parents of two rescue pitties, Keiko and Niko, when they welcomed the little kitten into the family, and truth be told, they weren’t initially planning to grow their family. Their mom explained on Instagram that while her husband loves cats, she’s more of a dog person. Their family was a nice size and she...
Dug Up at Dogster: January 2023 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
The New Year, well, more specifically, the days leading up to the New Year is my favorite time. I’m not overly focused on setting concrete goals or making grand New Year’s resolutions that end up feeling unattainable by March. What I enjoy is the self-reflection about what I did during 2022 that was enjoyable or worthwhile and what I’d like to carry over or tweak in 2023. Last year, my rescue Emmy, pictured above partying hard in her 2023 glasses, injured her back. It forced our family to slow down, relax and give Emmy the...
“Pets For Life” Program Helps People Living In Veterinary Deserts
Much like food deserts in the United States, there are veterinary deserts that affect people and their ability to seed adequate veterinary care. For those living in veterinary deserts, getting regular check-ups, vaccinations, and emergency care for their pets can be challenging. Photo: Unsplash/Tamas Pap Knowing the challenges these people face, the Humane Society of the United States wanted to come up with a solution, so they created the Pets for Life program. The program aims to address “the inequity in and lack of access to pet...
