Couple “Shocked” To Find Zipped-Up Suitcase With Four Puppies Inside
Four puppies were given a new lease on life after being found in a zipped-up suitcase on the side of the road. A couple in Guilford County, North Carolina noticed the suitcase was “moving” and stopped to investigate. What they discovered broke their hearts and “shocked” them: four puppies were crammed inside the zipped suitcase, left to die on the side of the road. Guilford County Animal Services shared about the discovery on Facebook, saying that some Good Samaritans found the puppies in a suitcase on the side of the...
Funding for Animal & Environmental Causes Has Grown by $10 Billion in 10 Years
A report finds more donors giving more money to animal and environmental causes—though this funding is still just 3.4% of total giving. We spoke with author Jamie DeLeeuw about what she found, and what it means for the public and animal orgs. Over the last decade, funding for animal and environmental causes has grown by $10 billion—from $6.15 billion in 2010 to $16.14 billion in 2020. But it’s still just 3.4% of total giving. These figures were noted by Jamie DeLeeuw, Human Animal Support Services’s director of...
Ban of Toxicity Testing on Dogs and Cats in California About to Take Place
This week, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law an important bill banning toxicity testing on dogs and cats that will take effect on January 1, 2023. Known as Senate Bill 879, it was authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, and sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States. While it exempts medical and federally required testing from the ban, it is a significant step toward sparing pets from barbaric testing practices all too frequently seen. Pro Animal Strides “For many families, including my own, pets...
Florida Humane Society Seeks “Storm Troopers” To Foster Pets As Hurricane Ian Approaches
Hurricane Ian is approaching Florida and predicted to make landfall Wednesday afternoon on the west coast. The storm has gained strength overnight after it tore through Cuba and knocked out power to the entire island. The most recent report shows the storm is just 2mph short of a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds at 155 mph. The National Hurricane Center posted, “EXTREMELY DANGEROUS EYEWALL OF IAN MOVING ONSHORE……IAN WILL CAUSE CATASTROPHIC STORM SURGE, WINDS, AND FLOODING IN THE FLORIDA PENINSULA SOON.”...
Longtime Shelter Dog Is Starting To Lose Hope And Her Smile
A Labrador/pit bull mix named Marry has been eagerly waiting for over a year at The Little Guild, an animal shelter in West Cornwall, Connecticut, for someone to adopt her. Each passing day and adopter are starting to take a toll on the three-year-old pup. When she arrived at the shelter she had the biggest smile, but as her hope dwindles, she is smiling less. Marry is a smart, energetic, loyal and ready for a family of her own. She needs a home without cats, young children, and will need to meet another dog. She enjoys playing with other...
What Are Pet Transportation Services?
Pet transportation services help with scheduling concierge services for animals, including veterinary visits, pet relocation and cross-country travel via car or airplane. Whether you are seeking a local destination or figuring out how to transport a dog across the country, this guide to navigating pet transportation services will help you choose the right agenda for your best bud. How to find the best pet transportation services There are numerous services nationwide assisting with both ground and air transport services for dogs (and their...
Woman Rescues Anxious, Blind Shelter Dog And Teaches Him How To Be A “Normal” Dog
Always follow your heart… Kristy Benjamin and her husband were looking to rescue a dog in the San Francisco area and came across a video of a blind shelter dog spinning in circles. Kristy felt bad for the dog and knew the stressful shelter environment was not a good place for the sensitive boy. Something inside her told her to go meet him, so the couple drove over an hour to Tracy Animal Shelter. Kristy shared with us what happened the first time she met the German shepherd puppy named Fox. “They brought him into the room with...
5 Steps to Making Your Fish Tank Dog and Cat Proof
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Tips For Training 6 Core Dog Behaviors On Cue
Debbie DeSantis, BAH, CPDT-KA Debbie DeSantis, CPDT-KA, is an award-winning dog trainer and behavior specialist. In addition to working with shelter dogs, she shows her nationally-ranked obedience and rally dogs in competitions. Besides spending time with her five canine companions, she enjoys cooking. Source:...
Golden Retriever Doesn’t Know How To React When Kittens Take Over His Bed
Bailey the golden retriever lives with his family in Costa Del Sol, Spain. Life is great for the sweet pup, but every so often, life throws him a curveball, and sometimes, that curveball comes in the shape of four adorable little kittens. Photo: YouTube/This is Bailey In a video uploaded to YouTube, you can see his reaction to finding the kittens had taken over his bed and it’s too adorable! Bailey is almost unsure how to react, as he goes from disbelief to anger and finally acceptance. He appears perturbed throughout the clip and even...
DNA Test Confirms That Endangered Wolf Was Killed in New York During Coyote Hunt
DNA testing on an animal killed during a coyote hunt in New York State last year has confirmed that the animal was actually an endangered wolf. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently shared the news, explaining that an initial analysis identifying the animal as an Eastern coyote was inaccurate. Eastern coyotes are slightly larger than average and have a mix of wolf, dog, and coyote ancestry. The animal’s DNA had been submitted voluntarily by the hunter for further testing to confirm these findings. It was...
Keeping Pets Through Financial Hardship is Easier Than You Think
This week in the news, there were no less than three stories published about dogs chucked off bridges or into rivers as if they were garbage — and it’s only Tuesday. This senseless crime (and it is a crime) of abandoning animals in cruel and unusual ways has been on an uptick of late, and some people are worried it’s happening due to economic hardship. While no excuse is good enough for this kind of behavior, there are ways for people to keep their pets with them, even during difficult times. Resources for Pet Owners Most...
Arizona’s Grand Canyon Bison Being Relocated to Tribal Lands
Many people have no idea there are bison living in Arizona, much less in the Grand Canyon National Park. Viewed as one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the iconic canyon stretches 227 miles in length and averages more than ten miles across. Each year the attraction draws visitors from all over the globe, but seldom (if ever) are bison seen as backdrops to vacationers’ travel photos. Commonly identified as plains creatures, where they’re known for idyllically munching on tall grasses in places like South Dakota or any of...
We Need Your Help Ending Needless Euthansia!
Sep 27, 2022 It’s so important to me to give every vulnerable animal the chance at life they deserve. That’s why APA!’s No Kill mission is at the heart of everything I do, even at home. When my own pup Echo came to APA! during Hurricane Harvey, she and her brother had distemper, a dangerous virus with symptoms like tremors, lethargy, and fever. Echo’s brother sadly passed away shortly after arriving at APA!, but Echo has been by my side ever since. If Echo had stayed much longer in another city without the resources to...
Guide to Dog Obedience Training
Picture being transported to an alien world where nothing makes sense. Similarly, entering your home can be such a confusing, scary place at first for your dog. He doesn’t know our language or our rules until we explain them to him. This is where basic training or puppy training comes. Some people still call it dog obedience training. However, dog obedience training is not a term positive reinforcement trainers use anymore as they don’t focus on forcing a dog to “obey” but rather work on helping us effectively...
Daffodil’s Family Rejected Her for Being Born Without Front Legs
Humans and animals often experience the same treatment when deemed different or defective. They are either rejected or excluded, which can impact how they see themselves. This is hard, especially for children, as it will alter their perspective of the world. As for baby animals, they may develop trust issues with humans or may not survive without a home. Daffodil, a Chihuahua puppy, had a tear-jerking story that began when her previous owner discovered that she was born without front legs. She was rejected and was abandoned on the streets....
Register now for Maddie’s Insights: Social Pain in Dogs
Join Dr. Franklin McMillan, DVM for a fascinating webcast, “Social Pain in Dogs”. The second in the Maddie’s® Insights webcast series, Dr. McMillan will explore the topic of emotions and the importance they play in a dog’s life. Maddie’s Fund® Director of Outreach and Research, Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB will host this 60-minute webcast on Thursday, October 6 at 12:00PM PT/ 3:00PM ET. The experience of unpleasant emotions is often referred to as “emotional pain,” such as when someone loses a...
Owl Welcomes Her Rescuer with a Long Hug. Watch the Heartfelt Reunion!
Being appreciated for what you did is certainly heartwarming — it can instantly change how you look at yourself. It’s even more touching when the expression of gratitude is from an animal. You wouldn’t expect them to do that — they can’t verbally say “thank you!” Although they are unlikely to show appreciation verbally, animals still do and have a much more special way of expressing it. These ways make the moment more meaningful and remarkable — making you feel that you really did the right...
Woman Catches Two Men Stealing Her Pregnant French Bulldog
A woman in California returned home one day to an unexpected and horrifying scene. According to KSBW News, Amanda Hightower walked into her home in Hollister, California on Thursday, September 15, where she was met with two strangers. Photo: Instagram/@amanda_bully_mama The masked intruders had Amanda’s dog, Milani, in their arms and were ready to flee but Amanda put up a fight. She was beaten and hit in the face with a gun, but in the end, the thieves escaped with her dog. The 11-month-old French bulldog has a rare merle coat that puts...
Watch Family’s Emotional Reunion With Missing Dog After 10 Months
As a dog owner, one of my worst nightmares is losing my pup. He’s a part of the family and I can’t imagine anything bad happening to him. The sad reality is that many pet parents experience losing a dog, either to a tragic accident, theft, runaway, or something else. Photo: Facebook/Highlands County Sheriff’s Office When a family in Hardee County, Florida lost their puppy, Conway, they hoped to reunite with him as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, the days slowly turned to weeks and then months, and Conway was nowhere to...
