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...
Here’s How Your Shelter Can Get Help With Basically Anything, for Free
We are so excited to highlight more of the Human Animal Support Services team this year, including who they are, what they do, and how their work can help you save lives and keep people and pets together! For this very first installment, we’re speaking with National Shelter Support Director Jordana Moerbe—whose role is to work with any shelter in the country to “help them figure out what they need and how we help them.” Jordana with a dog who was in the kennel area of a shelter, where dogs weren’t...
Dug Up at Dogster: February 2023 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
Dogs make the best Valentines, don’t they? The cuddles, the kisses, the unconditional love. Show your pup some ❤️ this month with one of these unique (and easy) gifts — a sure way to lock in some extra cuddle time and licks. Speaking of kisses (and fresh doggie breath), February is also Pet Dental Health Month. Taking care of your dog’s teeth is up there for showing your dog how much you care about her. Good dental health prevents chronic pain and inflammation, and periodontal disease associated with heart,...
How to Use Artificial Grass for Dogs
If you have dogs, an artificial lawn is a maintenance-free, water-saving option that guarantees a perennially green garden with no yellow doggie pee spots. It can also be used outside in the yard, on patios, balconies and even indoors as a clean and hygienic portable toilet. Apart from an outdoor play area, there are many reasons to use artificial turf on a patio, balcony or as an indoor option. It’s ideal for older dogs with mobility issues who struggle to go on walks or access a backyard. Excellent option for dogs with special needs....
Stray Cat Sneaks Out After Giving Birth to Litter, But Ultimately Finds a 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! In October 2014, I started working as an esthetician at a salon in downtown Denver. One day, I heard my name being called to come see “the cat”. I rushed out to the private parking lot for employees and saw a very small, very pretty, little kitty. She wouldn’t let anyone near her, but I rushed to the convenience store on the corner. I bought her some packaged salmon and...
Whatever Happened to Darla the Movie Dog After Her Role in “The Silence of the Lambs”?
If you’ve ever seen the psychological thriller The Silence of the Lambs, chances are you remember the sweet little Bichon Frise with the fluffy white coat belonging to the film’s maniacal killer, Buffalo Bill. In real life, Precious, as she was known in the movie, was called Darla, and she had a career beyond the horror movie genre. Photo: Pixabay/Kasman Darla the Dog Born in 1975, Darla lived until 1992 before passing away at roughly 17 years of age. She began her film career in the 1985 comedy Pee-wee’s Big Adventure in...
Rescue Pups Misha and Masha Had 3 Hidden Neighbors! More to the Story…
Not long ago, we brought you a rescue story from Ukraine about two absolutely adorable puppies that were given the names Misha and Masha by their rescuers @lovefurryfriends. The rescue group provided a follow-up story recently concerning the pair and their concern that there could be other members of the litter out there still. Their hunch proved generally correct, and they soon discovered three more pups living in a hole they’d dug not far from where Misha and Masha were found. Photo: YouTube/@lovefurryfriends Rescue Animals The three...
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) is estimated to affect 14% to 35% of all dogs, although it’s difficult to pinpoint the exact prevalence due to the difficulty in diagnosing and lack of centralized reporting. In a recent report published by the University of Washington’s Dog Aging Project, about 3% of 11,574 dogs had diagnostic scores above the clinical threshold for CDS. Most veterinarians agree that about a third of all dogs will develop some degree of cognitive decline as they age, with perhaps 10% to 20% progressing...
Arctic Wolves Fare Better Due to Extreme Isolation
While there is safety in numbers and wolves are pack animals, it’s the virtual isolation of the arctic or polar wolf that has kept its numbers strong. Living near the arctic circle and Greenland, Canis lupus arctos is one of the few wolf populations with stable numbers, leaving it off any lists pertaining to endangered species. In fact, it’s estimated their numbers are as high as 200,000 in their natural habitat. Photo: Pixabay/clhovious Natural Predators Living their whole lives above the northern tree line in the Arctic tundra...
Surrendered Dog Waits By Shelter Door For Family To Return
Dogs only know one way to love and that is unconditionally. They also would never leave their family – if it was up to them. Sadly, many dogs are abandoned by their families due to no fault of their own. A sweet Australian shepherd named Cubby was surrendered to Noah Project, a no-kill animal shelter in Michigan, when his family could no longer care for him. His heartbreaking reaction was captured on video and shared on the shelter’s TikTok page. Cubby never took his eyes off the door and patiently waited for his family to come...
