Abused Tigers Are Finally Free After Years Of Torture In Roadside Tourist Attraction
Two tigers were forced to live in and be part of a roadside tourist attraction in Oklahoma. The attraction was known to trade tigers with “Tiger King” star Joe Exotic. The animals were kept in deplorable conditions and never received any medical care. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Thankfully, the tigers, Lola and Mia, were rescued when the attraction was shut down for safety and welfare violations. They were transferred to Oakland Zoo in California, where they finally received proper medical attention at the zoo’s Veterinary...
Senior Shelter Dog With Kidney Disease Finds The Perfect Person To Share Life With
When a senior dog named Hailey arrived at the ASPCA, she had a plethora of medical conditions and required treatments and surgeries in order to recover. What she also needed was a loving foster who would provide her with top notch care during her recovery to help her heal. Photo: YouTube/ASPCA Thankfully, she found that person and so much more in Barrie. When Barrie first saw the foster bulletin, she read that they were looking for a “long-term foster” for Hailey while she healed from two lumpectomies and treatment for kidney...
Distressed Dog Rescued From Hot Car Adopted By One Of The Responding NYPD Officers
One lucky dog just found his forever home with the woman who helped save his life. A small white dog was spotted in a locked car in New York City and concerned onlookers called New York City Police Department. Several officers of the 19th precinct responded to the call including Officer Aruna Maharaj. They found the distressed dog locked in the car with the windows shut. The poor pup had reportedly been in the hot car for over 2 hours before officers arrived and broke the window to free him. Hot car, hot dog rescue—thanks to caring...
How to clean and care for wounds in your dog or cat
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One million dollars in grants awarded to 107 BIPOC-led organizations across the US
Maddie’s Fund® invests its resources in a commitment to keeping pets and people together, creating a safety net of care for animals in need and operating within a culture of inclusiveness and humility. We are working towards the day when the animal welfare field more accurately represents the diversity of our country. We introduced a new grant opportunity to support the operations of U.S.-based Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)-led government agencies or nonprofit animal welfare or veterinary medicine organizations. Our...
US Agency Says Reintroducing Sea Otters to Oregon is Doable and Could Improve the Ecosystem
Sea otters were once found across the North Pacific Rim, stretching from Japan through the Aleutian islands and down the Pacific coast into Mexico. At one point, their population was between 150,000 and 300,000. However, by the early 1900s, their numbers had dwindled to below 2,000 due to high demand for their fur. While the species has been recovering, a sea otter population has still not returned to Oregon. A new report says that could change, though. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a report on the feasibility of returning...
Curious Pups Crawl Into Den, Get Stuck For Hours When Giant Tortoise Blocks The Exit
Two little puppies who were in grave danger are alive and well after San Bernardino County firefighters came to the rescue to save their lives. The two curious pups made their way into an underground tortoise den in Yucca Valley, California, and ended up being stuck there for hours. Photo: YouTube/Good Morning America Not only were they in the den, but they were prevented from leaving by Oscar, a 100-pound tortoise who was blocking the exit. When the five-month-old pups were unable to get out and were quiet for hours, concerned residents...
We Did It! You Just Helped Us Fly 155 Shelter Cats To Safety In Massachusetts
We did it! On Tuesday, August 2, we airlifted 155 at-risk Florida shelter cats to safety on our first Clear the Shelters flight! NBCUniversal Local, Greater Good Charities, The Animal Rescue Site, and Hill’s Pet Nutrition teamed up for this life-saving flight on Aug. 2, which was timed to coincide with Clear the Shelters, NBC Universal Local’s annual pet adoption and donation campaign running throughout the month of August. Flying 155 shelter cats to safety in Massachusetts! Photo: Greater Good Charities Early on the morning of...
Kitten Rescued After Group of Boys Injures It
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! Six years ago around midnight, I was in bed and heard boys on the street laughing. Then their car stopped and they really laughed. I live in the country and it was pitch black out. I thought nothing about it until around 3 p.m. I was going out to feed horses and saw something run across the patio. I cornered it and found a very small kitten. The fact that he survived the night is a...
Horse Owner Baffled When She Finds Filly Stuck In Hay Feeder And Calls For Help
Have you ever found your horse in a predicament and wondered how they got there? Horses are curious by nature and even though they are intelligent animals they sometimes get themselves into trouble. While some horses (I can name a few) go looking for trouble, others just stumble across or into it – as in Pixie’s case. A young filly named Pixie found herself trapped in a metal hay feeder at her home in Florida and how she ended up in there is a mystery. Her owner was shocked and worried when she found her horse in the middle of the...
Bear Cub Tumbles Down Waterfall While Learning To Fish In Viral Video
Peak salmon migration occurs in late July in Brooks River, Alaska and attracts the brown bears of Katmai National Park. Countless bears can be seen in the river and mostly at Brooks Falls hunting for salmon. One of Explore.org’s bear cams placed at Brooks Falls to observe the bears captured a heart-stopping moment for a mama brown bear known as 910 and her cub. The two were among several other bears searching for salmon in the water. 910 has her own way of enticing the salmon with a “special dance”. However, she wanted her...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home Challenge, Weekly Communication Conversations and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Weekly Community Conversations begin TODAY, August 1!Register now for the weekly Monday 11AM PT/2PM ET call for animal well-being professionals. These 50-minute calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond. Last chance to register for the Return to Home Challenge!Seventeen national...
Woman Saves an Abandoned Cat on a Busy Interstate
It was a day of errands for Alex de Ponte until something interesting caught her eye while driving on the interstate. She was able to spot a black cat on the side of the road. The situation was worrisome since it is dangerous for animals to hang out near roadways — especially if it’s a busy interstate. Alex couldn’t just stop on the side, as she was in the opposite lane. She decided to finish her errand first and check back on the cat on her way home. @alexdapontemusic #cat #cats #kitten #kittens #pet #pets #petsoftiktok...
Travel Reminders for the Pet Parent
Traveling has always been an effective way to relax, find oneself, and learn more about the world. It gives people excitement that turns into memories, especially with loved ones. Moreover, your trip becomes even more memorable with your pet. As a pet parent, part of showing your love for them is taking them out for an adventure. If pets enjoy a simple walk in the park, they will most likely enjoy beach outings, hiking, road trips, and more. Photo: Pexels/Dominika Roseclay Animals also have an adventurous side — they are delighted by...
Two-Legged Dog Still Needs A Home After Spending A Year In The Shelter
There’s no doubt that dogs with special needs tend to spend more time in the shelter. There are those who have a big heart, however, who often come in and give them the chance that they really need. That is where Bebe comes in. She is only two years old and is a husky mixed with a German Shepherd. For her entire life, she has lived in the shelter, including a year of her life at The Animal Pad. She came to that nonprofit dog rescue in San Diego after losing both of her hind legs, according to an Instagram announcement: Bebe is doing...
Cat Can Sleep Through Anything Except This One Sound
If you have a cat in your life, you don’t really need anyone to tell you just how interesting they can make your daily living. Everything that they do is going to bring a smile to your face or at the very least, make you scratch your head in wonder. Nobody knows this better than Paul Klusman, who fancies himself as being a professional cat engineer. Photo: YouTube/klusmanp He often posts videos on Facebook about his felines and it gets people with their own cats talking. It’s not necessarily that he is doing anything new or...
Stray Dog Sick With Fleas Ends Up In A Kind Stranger’s Yard
Our hearts really go out to strays when we see them. We can’t help but wonder where they were, what they are doing, and how they are going to get by. Unfortunately, we see strays more and more often but there are people out there with kind hearts that know what to do and when to do it. That includes the kindhearted people at Stray Rescue of St. Louis. That rescue center is accustomed to seeing strays in all kinds of difficult situations, but when Annie McHound was brought to the rescue, they were surprised by what they saw. It seems as...
New Puppies Can’t Help But Say Hello To The Next-Door Neighbor’s Cat
They sometimes say that birds of a feather flock together but then again, we also hear about strange bedfellows. I’d like to think of the three new puppies in this story as being those strange bedfellows with the Bengal cat named Billy. It seems as if the three puppies moved in and they wanted to say hello and make friends with their neighbor. It wasn’t just any neighbor that lived there, however, it was Billy, and they needed a way to see through the fence. Photo: flickr/gailhampshire Fortunately, the owner of Billy was there to...
Three Bear Cubs Have A Blast On A Backyard Hammock
Nature is all around us – even in our backyards. We all get to experience a number of different wildlife visitors to our backyards throughout the year depending on where we live. Personally, where my parents live in California, they see a lot of birds – obviously – and opossums. They also see the occasional raccoon, which my dad has lovingly nicknamed Rocky. Here, in Ireland, I’m used to seeing lots of magpies and grey squirrels make their rounds to my backyard. But none of these furry visitors can compare to what...
Here are 6 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Pet Odors and Stains at Home!
Having a pet does not mean you have to give up being hygienic and sweet-smelling at home! There are easy ways to remove pet odors from your floor and furnishing and their own beddings. Photo: YouTube/Realtor.com Also, you need just a few stuff along with a regular dose of patience. Anyway, the joy that our pets bring into our lives is worth more than all the efforts we put in to keep our home cozy and healthy. Here are 6 ways to quickly get rid of pet odors: Get rid of the stinky smell of cat wee. Dry cat wee is the most irritating to the...
