Therapy Pony Named Mayor of English Village, Then Banned From Local Pub
Patrick the Shetland pony has brought a lot of joy to the residents of the village of Cockington in southwest England. The village loves him so much, in fact, that they recently named him mayor. Then the tide turned against him, when he was subsequently banned from the local pub. Cockington, located in Devon, is home to the The Drum Inn, a pub with a garden and an interaction pen. That’s where you’d often find Patrick the Pony, grazing between visits to local recovery groups and hospitals, where he provides therapy services. He...
‘Bossiest, Angriest’ Kitten Rescued, Becomes New Family’s Adventure Buddy
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 lost my 22-year-old cat in 2009. She had been my kitty since I was 5, and I was heartbroken. I wanted another pet but just couldn’t bring myself to pick one; animals had always found me and I figured when the time was right, an animal would show up. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / IVABALK Fast forward two years, my husband called me and told me I needed to come to his work to pick up a tiny...
Lifesaving Paw-tnerships: How to Build and Sustain Healthy Relationships Between Rescues and Shelters
This is fundamental: Shelters and rescue organizations must work cooperatively in order to save animals in need. Having worked in large open admissions shelters, and now as a rescue director, I have witnessed thriving partnerships—as well as those that have soured. With these years of experience, an initiative I now champion is relationship-building between shelters and rescues. Here are some of the ways for shelters and rescues to best grow positive, long-lasting relationships. For Shelters: Build Personal...
Teen And Dog Survive Deadly Kentucky Flash Floods By Clinging Together On Garage Rooftop Until Help Arrived
Torrential rain in eastern Kentucky caused deadly flash flooding that is being called one of the worst flooding events in the state’s history. 17-year-old Chloe Adams witnessed the nightmare firsthand when she awoke to find her home surrounded by water. After panicking and trying to call for help, she realized she needed to come up with a plan to save herself and her dog that has been by her side since she was a toddler. As the water began to enter the home, Chloe knew she needed to swim to higher ground and wait for help to arrive....
A Beach Dog Built a Special Connection with a Traveling Couple Until a Realization Came Upon Them
Traveling is indeed good for both mind and body. It’s like picking up pieces of your soul hence the term soul searching. Jumping from one place to another will help you gain experiences that will make you wiser, collect memories to keep until old age, and meet people you never thought would complete your life. You’ll learn more about the world and yourself — you’d be surprised at how traveling is a life-changing experience. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo For a couple of RVers, Katelyn and Howard Newstate already had terrific...
A Soft Toy Causes Hilarious Moment Between Two Dogs on Instagram
Having dogs around the house will surely make your surroundings livelier. It’s like you are living with people whenever you see your dogs show their different personalities. Some dogs are friendly, and others can be seen as timid individuals. These unique personalities make them even more special and adorable. They also have quirks and funny habits that will either make their humans laugh or melt due to their cuteness. Videos on the internet prove how dogs differ from one another. Two dogs on Instagram are making people laugh, including...
Campus Cat Becomes Buddies with Professor, Who Adopts Him Just Before Winter
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! Tux was about 8-months-old when fall began to fade. His brother was taken by another professor, and I figured that this remaining green-eyed black cat would not survive on our rural campus as winter set in. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / KRYSTIANWIN One day, he greeted me near the building’s front door and showed me a nest he’d made in a lilac bush. I had named him and let him in my...
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...
