The Case Against Dissecting Cats In High School Classrooms
Millions of animals will be dissected in high schools across the U.S. this year. According to the Humane Herald, many of those animals will be cats. Cats are one of the most commonly dissected animals in schools, reports the American Anti-Vivisection Society. Cats used in dissection are sometimes taken from shelters. According to investigations by PETA into biological supply companies that provide schools with animals for dissection, animals experience all kinds of horrifying abuse before they are killed and sold to schools. In some cases,...
Does My Dog Need His Anal Glands Expressed?
While some dogs occasionally or never need their anal glands expressed, others get chronic infections and require regular emptying of their anal sacs. Shake off the ick-factor and get ready to learn everything you never wanted to know about dog anal glands. Your pooch will thank you. What are dog anal glands? Dog anal glands, also known as anal sacs or scent glands, are specialized sweat glands located just under the skin’s surface near the dog’s anus opening. Small and oval-shaped, dog anal glands are tucked between the external...
Firefighters Hear Loud Whining Noises Coming From Under Burning Shed And Find 8 Puppies
Colleton County Fire-Rescue responded to an “out of control” yard fire in Jacksonboro, South Carolina, but never expected to rescue a litter of puppies. Firefighters arrived to extinguish the flames that had engulfed a wooden shed that originated from a yard trash fire. As they began to battle the fire, they heard a “loud whining noise” that appeared to be coming from under the burning shed. Photo: Twitter/ColletonFire “Upon investigation they found seven puppies under the burning building and rescued the pups....
Watch a Funny Interaction Between a Golden Retriever and a Robot Vacuum
The perks of having a pet at home is having an easy access to a happy pill. It’s like they know how to make their humans laugh and melt in their presence. Pets are just effortlessly funny with their quirks and human-like attitude. For the past years, people have seen a lot of content shared by pet owners. These posts have put a smile on the face of various people worldwide. Animals are free therapy and deserve all the love in return for making the world a better place. Photo: PxHere Before the booming age of social media sites, news...
How one rescue organization is using stipends to find foster homes for dogs who are harder to place
Dogs and cats who need to be the only pet in the home can be difficult to find placement for in adoptive and foster homes. This can result in longer shelter stays while a home is sought that fits their needs. While finding home-based placement more quickly for these pets is a common conundrum among shelters and rescue organizations, one organization is finding success through an innovative foster program. Frosted Faces Foundation’s (FFF) Molly & Me Project was created in order to help senior dogs who are poorly socialized with...
A Toddler’s First Word Was “Dog,” and the Internet Gushes Over the Adorable Video
Since birth, parents have a lot of anticipation for their child’s development. Parents record almost everything — their first crawl, walk, toy, food, teeth, and most especially, their first word. Nowadays, it’s easier to record and save all those memories. You can simply open your phone camera, take a photo or a video, then upload it online. Keeping memories is just a lovely way to reminisce about the past and have a conversation with the family. Photo: PxHere Creating a social media account is one of the fastest ways to...
Mechanic Saves a Puppy Stuck in a Backpack from a Dumpster
Almost every day, there are cases of abandoned dogs. The case usually ends with the dog surviving after being rescued or dying due to neglect. People shouldn’t have the audacity to leave dogs in an unsafe place. There is always an option of bringing them to a rescue center or giving it to someone who can take the responsibility. If it weren’t for a mechanic from Shakopee, Minnesota, one dog could’ve died again from abandonment and neglect. Photo: Youtube/FOX9 Minneapolis-St. Paul A mechanic named R.J., who works at Midas...
The Rudest Things You Can Do at The Dog Park
Dog parks are the best place for your fur babies to meet new friends and learn to get along with others. Taking them to their favorite dog park is a good exercise, especially if the dog spends most of its day at home. Engaging your pet in socialization can teach them how to healthily react to unfamiliarity. Most dogs often respond with fear and aggression, making it challenging to bring them anywhere. These dogs tend to growl and bark at anyone nearby — unfamiliarity is a sign of threat for them. Photo: Pixabay/9436196 For this reason,...
Dog Caught Digging His Bed Apart On Live Camera
Arlo the Italian Greyhound is a good boy, but every so often, he gets into mischief. When his family left the house one day, Arlo decided to have a little fun with his doggy bed. He doesn’t usually rip or dig things apart, but he was feeling a little frisky this particular day. Once left alone, Arlo ran over to his dog bed and began ferociously digging into it! Photo: TikTok/@arlo_the_iggy He was digging so hard and so fast that the stuffing began to fly everywhere! He was really ripping it apart and he seemed to be having the best time...
Pet Goose Snuggles Owner And Attacks Everyone Else
Geese aren’t known for being the friendliest pets. In fact, they’ve got a reputation for being rather aggressive. Growing up, we were allowed to get almost any animal we wanted as pets – except for geese. The risk of dealing with goose attacks was too high. Our neighbor’s dog actually saved a young child down the street from a vicious goose attack! Photo: YouTube/Matt Temmerman Despite their reputation, they can occasionally be sweet and cuddly. At least, they can be when they want to. Wally the goose loves his owner...
Vulture Joins Paragliders Soaring Over The Spanish Mountains
Paragliding is an activity that many people have on their bucket lists. After seeing the following video, however, you may just want to consider parahawking instead of paragliding! Paragliding instructor Scott Mason often takes to the skies over the Spanish Mountains for the views and rush of the experience. He doesn’t usually go alone, however. Even when Scott is paragliding solo, he’s not totally alone. You see, he’s joined by a vulture or other bird of prey! Photo: YouTube/Storyful According to Storyful, Scott pioneered...
Woman Saves Pregnant Pitbull From Giving Birth In The Shelter
It’s not fair that any dog has to live in a shelter for extended periods of time, but it’s especially unfair when that dog happens to be pregnant. A shelter kennel is better than life on the streets, but it’s not a great place to give birth or raise puppies. That’s the situation Zia the pitbull found herself in after she was rescued in Central Valley, California. Zia was living in the shelter and was about to give birth when Noelani showed up to find a foster dog. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Noelani, with Fresno Bully...
Community Pitches In To Help Dogs After Shelter Loses Power During Heatwave
Across the country, communities are being issued warnings over extreme temperatures and heatwaves. In many areas, people are being advised to stay indoors and avoid the 100+ degree heat. Some people and businesses are hit harder by heatwaves than others, including animal shelters. Having to keep animals, like dogs, exercised, cared for, and comfortable in extreme temperatures isn’t always easy and it’s definitely not cheap. But what happens when a shelter loses power during a heatwave? That’s the exact situation the Franklin...
Cops Break Down Door To Save ‘Woman’ Calling For Help And Discover A Parrot
Cops in England were in for quite the surprise when they broke into a home to rescue a woman in distress only to find the house empty. According to the New York Post, the West Midlands Police received a report about an elderly woman “shouting for help” inside her home in Sutton Coldfield. Officers didn’t hesitate to respond, but when they got to the residence, they found no one was responding to their knock at the door. Photo: Wikimedia Commons They weren’t going to leave the calls for help unanswered, so officers...
Kitten Rescued After Losing His Family in House Fire
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! My nine-year-old daughter and I had just lost a few friends in a house fire. We decided to go pay our respects and lay some flowers at what used to be the door. As we sat there on the lawn and allowed ourselves a few moments to pick ourselves back up, we saw a tiny little black and white kitten sitting under what was left of the back porch. My daughter and I had encountered this kitten on...
This Understaffed Animal Shelter Threw Open Their Doors and Invited Everyone to Apply for Jobs
Like so many shelters, SPCA Serving Erie County in West Seneca, NY, is having a difficult time getting and staying staffed. With a lot of open positions to fill, and the usual recruitment techniques proving inadequate, director Caitlin Daly had an idea: What about holding an open interview event, for anyone interested in working for or learning about the organization? So on May 12, they did just that—and then hired about 10 of the 80-some people who showed up that day. Relationships were built with others of the applicants,...
10 Great U.S. Dog-Friendly Towns to Visit
Dreaming of the perfect getaway with your dog? Traveling with your canine companion is a fun way to spend quality time together, increase your bond and experience new areas of the country. Especially after the last two years, many of us are ready to stretch our legs and start exploring. Dog-friendly hotels, restaurants, parks, beaches and laws make these towns tail waggin’. You and your pup are sure to enjoy these dog-centric vacation destinations! 1. San Diego, California Ready for fun in the sun? This dog-friendly city with lots of...
Woman In Myrtle Beach Charged For Intentionally Dumping Dog In Trash Compactor
Dogs love unconditionally and only ask the same in return. However, many are abandoned or mistreated by the humans that they love. A woman that appeared to love and care for her dog callously tossed the little pup into the trash, and as if that wasn’t horrible enough, she made it appear on Facebook that the dog died from cancer. Carolyn Zanghi, 61, of Myrtle Beach, was arrested and charged by Horry County Police Department after receiving a tip from a community member about the case. The police investigation found, “On June 9,...
Bought And Abandoned The Same Day, Darien The Horse Has Been Rescued And Is On His Way To Recovery!
Pet abandonment has always been an issue but it has gotten significantly worse since the pandemic happened. It’s common for shelters to get around 7 million pets each year, and they believe that about half of those pets are abandoned. The 7 million pets that were just mentioned are dogs and cats, as they are known to be the most common pets in the world. This story, however, is of an abandoned horse left in the middle of the busy streets of Philadelphia. The local residents that spotted the horse immediately called the only animal care...
Summer Safety: How to Keep Pets Safe from Fireworks and Flaring Temperatures
Extreme temperatures and booming sounds can have big impacts on our pets. With record-breaking heat forecast across much of the nation and Independence Day celebrations on the horizon, Freshpet is helping pet parents prepare for the official arrival of summer with tips that can help keep their pets healthy and safe. Heat Safety Heat stroke can occur quickly in dogs. Without the ability to sweat the same way humans do, it’s important for pet parents to understand ways to cool their pets down when temperatures rise, and how to avoid...
