K9 Trainer To Gift Service Dog To Survivor Of Uvalde School Shooting
A man from San Antonio, Texas, wants to help a survivor of the Uvalde school shooting by providing them with a professional trained service dog, free of charge. Eric Andrade hopes to send the dog, Stinky, to one of the families in Uvalde, to help them heal from the awful tragedy. Photo: YouTube/KSAT 12 Andrade, a professional canine handler at 3DK9 Detection Services, has been fostering Stinky, a German Shepherd. Stinky will soon begin his training to become a service dog. He is a very needy dog and has a drive for praise rather than toys or...
386 Dogs Rescued Just In Time From Truck Heading To China’s Yulin Dog Meat Festival
The night before the annual Yulin dog meat festival began a truck carrying 386 dogs, some stolen pets still wearing their collars, was stopped by police. Every year, thousands of dogs (and cats) are brutally slaughtered in the 10-day event that begins on June 21. Even though many Chinese and countless animal rights groups are petitioning for an end to the cruel festival, it continues to take place. 500 miles outside the city of Yulin a truck was pulled over by police. Hundreds of dogs were found crammed in small wire cages unable to stand and...
APA! Thrift Stores
Jun 29, 2022 APA! Thrift is a boutique-style shop – now with three locations – that sells high-quality new and gently used items for very low prices. In addition to the incredible deals on amazing finds, all net proceeds directly support the innovative lifesaving programs and animals of Austin Pets Alive!. You can find amazing deals while saving lives! Donate your new and gently used items. Attend one of our fun-filled in-store events! Volunteer at both our three locations. As a bonus, if you’re an APA! foster,...
Brave Cat Chases Off Black Bear In Vancouver
Tigger, a scrappy cat from Vancouver, B.C., has always been a fighter. According to his owners, brothers Gavin and Cameron Sturrock, the brave cat doesn’t hesitate to chase much larger dogs whenever they venture onto his lawn. But Tigger’s bravery rose to awesome new heights when the cat was spotted chasing a black bear away from his house in North Vancouver. “I didn’t notice right away, but my little cat was just like — he was right here,” Gavin told Canada’s Global News. “He was two feet away...
Popular Cape Cod Beach Temporarily Closes After Great White Shark Sighting
Taking a swim in the ocean is a popular summertime activity in Cape Cod, but it is also a favorite spot for great white sharks. Beachgoers are warned to be on the lookout for great white sharks. Purple flags with a silhouette of a great white are flying to remind people of the danger as well as beach signs warning swimmers of the risk of entering the water. The signs read, “Great white sharks hunt seals in shallow water at this beach. People have been seriously injured and killed by white sharks along this coastline.” Photo:...
A Sick Killer Whale Gets Stranded and Dies in French River
Swimming for two months from the English Channel to the Seine River in France, a sick killer whale finally succumbed to death. This was confirmed by the non-government organization Sea Shepherd France which found its dead body on the banks of Seine River between Rouen and Le Havre. Photo: YouTube/Euronews “We are currently with her to prevent her body from being hit by a ship, which would compromise the autopsy. We are waiting for the team mobilized by the State to recover her,” the NGO posted on Twitter. Authorities had been...
Time for Pain Medication 101
©FatCamera | Getty Images Hearing your dog whimper or yelp can definitely jar you. Seeing your pup limp can worry you. Witnessing your senior dog with arthritis gingerly walk up steps can make you cringe. Like us, our dogs are not shielded from pain that is simply defined as any physical discomfort caused by injury or disease. Pain can be acute, such as suffering from a broken leg, or chronic, such as contending constantly with arthritis in the joints. And pain can definitely affect your dog’s behavior, shifting him from being...
Playful Dog Wants to Fetch Ball with a Statue. Watch the Cute Video
A game of fetch can brighten up a dog’s day, especially when playing with their favorite human. It’s easy to make them happy, and they have the same effect on people. Dogs can make anyone smile with their natural cuteness and hilarious antics. Sometimes when playing, they show actions you don’t know if you’ll say “poor baby” or laugh out loud. Living life with a dog can help you appreciate the simplest things in life. Dogs just turn an ordinary day into a fun and exciting one. Photo: Pixabay/christels A...
Mom Tells Daughter She Wants to Come Back as Her Cat, Daughter Believes She Does
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! When I was a young woman, out of my parents’ house and making my own decisions, I bought a home and owned two cats. I was also a veterinary technician. My cats were spoiled. My mom would tell me: “If anything happens to me, I’d like to come back as your cat.” Fast forward many years, a couple of marriages and divorces, a move to a different state, and retirement, I...
Rescue Dog Dies After Officer Shoots Him With Pellet Gun
Officers swear to uphold the law, but some abuse their power by shooting first, then asking questions later. This tragic script played out in St. Louis, Missouri, where a 3-year-old dog named Apollo lost his life after being shot by the deputy sheriff living next door. Photo: YouTube/KSKW The dog’s needless death was especially tragic because Apollo, who’d been rescued from Spain, probably thought he was finally safe after being adopted into a loving home in Missouri. Sadly, the rescued dog’s fresh start was cut short after...
Pit Bull Returned Abused & Malnourished A Year After He Was Adopted
Staff at The Animal Foundation were relieved when one of their pit bull mixes was adopted, but everything came crashing down when his new owner returned him a year later, looking malnourished and abused. Three-year-old Zion, previously named Rocko, won over the hearts of everyone at Spencer Springs Animal Hospital, so when he returned, their hearts were broken. Photo: YouTube/8 News NOW Las Vegas Kelly Winder, an independent dog rescuer, just happened to be at The Animal Foundation when Zion’s owner showed up, wanting to drop him off...
Rescue Pup Celebrates His Senior Years By Becoming “World’s Ugliest Dog”
The “World’s Ugliest Dog” contest had to be canceled the past two years due to the pandemic. But now, it’s back and more amusing than ever. Most people don’t like to think of their dogs as “ugly,” but these canines embrace their unique appearances while being great advocates for rescue dogs and abuse survivors. Mr. Happy Face is the 2022 winner of the Ugliest Dog Contest, and he seems to be enjoying all the extra love and attention. This hairless canine had a rough life until recently, but his new...
HASS Partners: Waggle and Maddie’s Fund® Are Giving Away $100k to Cover Veterinary Bills for Owned Pets
This offer is open to all HASS partner organizations. Here’s how to participate. There’s $100,000 available for all of our partner organizations to help owned pets get medical care and make sure a veterinary bill doesn’t break up a family. Waggle, a nonprofit crowdfunding platform dedicated to helping organizations and individuals raise money for pets’ veterinary costs, has earmarked $50,000, and Maddie’s Fund® is contributing another $50,000 to provide $500 matching grants for each campaign posted by a HASS...
Caring for your pet when YOU have cancer
When you have cancer, caring for your pet can be a challenge. Help is available through CancerCare and Amie’s Place Foundation. CancerCare®, the leading national nonprofit organization providing free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer, and Amie’s Place Foundation, a New York not-for-profit corporate foundation, which is dedicated to funding no-fee programs to support people who may need help caring for their pets, risk losing them in times of crisis, or face barriers limiting access to their pets when...
Dr. Aziza’s Tips on How To Know When it’s Really Time to Book a Vet Appointment
If your pet isn’t showing any of the obvious signs of illness, it may not be clear whether you need to book a vet appointment for them. We’ve asked Freshpet Vet, Dr. Aziza, to share her top tips for determining when it’s really time to book a vet appointment for your pet. Tip #1: It’s been a year since your last appointment It’s highly recommended that your pets have an annual veterinary exam until they’re seven years of age. At this point, it’s recommended that these appointments increase in...
Do You Need a Dog Muzzle? Behavior Clues Provide an Answer
Disclaimer: If you purchase items through links on our site we may earn a commission. Does your dog nip, growl, snarl, snap or bite? Lunge and bark at other animals or people? Do you think your dog might injure someone or another dog? Does he eat rocks or other inedible things? If you answer yes to any of these questions, your dog needs a muzzle. Don’t wait for a bite or foreign body surgery before getting your dog muzzle trained. What is a dog muzzle? Dog muzzles are similar to masks but with holes, designed to prevent a dog from...
Louisiana Bans Sale Of Cosmetics Tested On Animals
Louisiana has joined the growing list of states that are taking a stand for animals by banning the sale of cosmetic products tested on animals. Using animals to test cosmetic products is cruel and unnecessary. Photo: Pixabay/Tibor Janosi Mozes The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has been working tirelessly to end this inhumane practice nationwide. “Eight other states (California, Nevada, Illinois, Virginia, Maryland, Maine, Hawaii and New Jersey) have already banned the sale of cosmetics that have been newly tested on...
Moose Spotted On Roof Of Montana Lodge Munching On Nearby Tree
Big Sky Country, also known as Montana, is home to countless wildlife including moose. Seeing one is a treat for any tourist or local but spotting one on a roof is unheard of – until now. The Ranch at Rock Creek is a luxury ranch that offers guest a unique experience and amazing views. Part of the lodge is built into the hillside, so the roof is covered in grass and wildflowers. Sometimes wild animals venture out on the roof for a snack. A large moose was spotted above the Silver Dollar Saloon munching on some leaves off a nearby tree....
A Baby Skunk was Found Alone on a Highway and Got Rescued by Minnesota Cop
In the previous years, there have been many cases of wild animals being roadkill victims. These animals are either victims of reckless driving or lack of reflex when an animal suddenly crosses in front of them. There was also a survey taken by over a thousand American drivers. The survey contains data to determine what animals they mostly encounter on the highway. Furry animals ranked high in the survey, which was led by deer, squirrel, cat, bird, and dog. Some of the other mentioned animals are the rabbit, turtle, skunk, and coyote. Photo:...
Authorities, Don’t Disturb: Herring Gulls Nesting on a Police Car
In the United Kingdom, the population of herring gulls is on the decline. The bird species are listed as Red under the Birds of Conservation Concern. These birds are often found in seaside towns, especially during the breeding season. They build their nests around the coast or an island. They may also choose to build their home on rooftops. Photo: YouTube/Ruth Wakefield But, in this case, a couple of herring gulls found the roof of a patrol car a cozy place for laying eggs and raising their chicks. Since the birds are a protected species...
