Eager Dog Gets Sworn In As An Official K9 Officer
Everyone’s dream job looks different. But whenever you do land that perfect job that is the culmination of everything that you’ve wanted in life, there is no denying the wonderful feeling of satisfaction that goes along with it. On your first day, when you show up to the office or job site to begin your perfect role, it usually feels like a dream come true. Well, that same feeling of excitement is also felt by dogs who start brand new jobs – like the cute little K9 recruit who was itching to start his first day on the force....
Why Would Anyone Buy a Dog From a Backyard Breeder?
Why would anyone buy a dog from a “backyard breeder”? Why wouldn’t they come to a shelter instead? Something as simple as a shelter only being open on weekdays, when most people are at work, is one of the 11 barriers we’ve identified here that can make the difference between coming to a shelter, or acquiring a pet in another way like from a breeder. To be clear: we are not advocating for people to buy pets from breeders. Rather, we must recognize, and fix, the ways we are making it hard for good people to...
Brave Dog Risks Her Life To Save Owner When Mountain Lion Attacks
Like many dogs, Eva, a 2.5-year-old Belgian Malinois, is very loyal to her owner. Eva is so loyal, in fact, that when a much larger mountain lion attacked, the faithful pup risked her life to keep her human safe. “I don’t think I will ever be able to live up to how amazing and loyal she is to me,” Eva’s owner, Erin Wilson, told the Sacramento Bee. Photo: Pixabay Eva and Wilson were attacked during a hike in Redding, California, where the big cat suddenly lunged at Eva’s owner on the trail. At just 55 pounds, Eva...
Could Your Dog’s Bowl Make Him Sick?
No matter how clean they look, your dog’s food and water bowls may harbor bacteria that can make him sick. Along with daily washing, choosing the right type of bowl helps minimize the risk. If your dog is like most, he probably licks his bowl clean after every meal. But that doesn’t mean it is clean. The same applies to his water bowl. In fact, a recent study done by NSF International, an organization that tests products to ensure they’re safe for consumers, showed that a dog’s water bowl is the third most contaminated...
Coast Guard Rescues Dog That Fell Overboard In Pamlico Sound
A dog enjoying a sunny day on a boat with her family fell overboard off the coast of North Carolina and was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. A crew conducting Law Enforcement missions received a call about a dog named Myla who went overboard in Pamlico Sound and immediately responded. Pamlico Sound is the largest lagoon along the East Coast stretching 20 miles wide and 80 miles long, so finding a lost dog could take some time. Rescuers began to search the area and noticed water moving and headed in that direction. Luckily it was a calm day...
4 Ways To Celebrate National Pet Month This May
May is National Pet Month, and the perfect time to show your pets some extra love! Celebrate National Pet Month by taking your dog for extra walks in the park, which is hardly a chore when May’s flowers are in bloom. Or spoil your fur baby with toys and treats from The Animal Rescue Site Store, both pampering your pet and helping to feed shelter pets in need! Photo: Pixabay National Pet Month is also a great excuse to share photos and stories about your fur baby on social media, which might encourage other people to adopt a shelter pet,...
Reward Offered To Find Person Who Shot And Killed Endangered Red Wolf In North Carolina
An endangered red wolf was shot and killed in Eastern North Carolina. The wolf was found in Tyrrell County in a muddy farm field on April 15 by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). According to a press release by the USFWS, “The red wolf was shot in the spine, causing the wolf to collapse on the field. The red wolf’s lungs were found to be full of mud during a later necropsy.” Officials are searching for the person(s) responsible but need help. A reward of $5,000 is being offered for information that leads to a...
Glue Traps Kill Much More Than Pets, That’s A Big Problem
Glue traps cause horrific pain and suffering to any animal that comes in contact with them. These traps are often pieces of cardboard, plastic, or fiberboard coated with a strong non-setting adhesive, designed to immobilize animals who wander across them, Plant Based News reports. Once stuck in the trap, it can be days before an animal succumbs to death via dehydration and starvation. Small mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians can fall victim to glue traps, suffering terrible distress and often painful deaths. Animals stuck in glue traps...
Belgian Shepherd Left Behind By Russian Forces Joins Ukrainian Military
Russian forces were driven out of the villages of the Nikolaev region near Mykolaiv by the Ukrainian military and left behind many dangerous objects – and a Belgian Shepherd. Ukrainians view dogs as members of the family and took the abandoned dog in as one of their own. The trained military dog was renamed Max and joined the defenders of Ukraine. The National Guard of Ukraine posted about their new team member and said, “This is a Belgian shepherd, about three years old and he is in great shape. All the base teams know. So far he...
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Jackie Brown Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian’s Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s Raining Cats and Dogs: Making Sense of Animal Phrases (Lumina Press, 2006). Jackie is a regular contributor to pet and veterinary industry media and is the former editor of numerous pet...
We’re halfway through the We Foster Challenge!
We’re halfway through the #WeFosterChallenge! We’ve loved following along on social media to see organizations from across the country growing their foster bases and getting more pets into homes. Even if you’re not participating in the challenge, you can still follow along for inspiration and ideas. Shout out to Philly Paws for being over a third of the way to their goal of 150 pets in foster and asking their community for help! As a reminder, the We Foster Challenge is meant to help shelter and rescue...
A Mother Got Lost in the Woods and Was Rescued by Max the Hero Pup
63-year-old Sherry Noppe took a walk with her dog Max when she suddenly went missing on a Tuesday afternoon. The search went on for three days around Sherry’s home and the 8000-acre George Bush Park. Apparently, Sherry was diagnosed with dementia, making her children even more worried and anxious. Texas EquuSearch pursued and widened their search to every nearby establishment where Sherry could possibly be found. Photo: Youtube/KHOU 11 Thankfully, Max was with her and persistently barked out loud — perhaps his intention was to...
Watch A Beautiful Boxer Mom Care For Her Puppies
I think that most people would agree there are very few things in life that are more adorable than a dog. That is, of course, unless you are talking about puppies! Not only are they miniature versions of the animals that we love so much, but they also have a natural curiosity that just makes them beyond adorable. Photo: YouTube/Outstanding Videos If you ever have the opportunity to spend some time with a litter of puppies, you realize that it is one of those pleasures in life that really makes life worth living. Even watching them on video is...
Woman Adopts Tiny Duckling That Was Rejected By Her Mother
When Erin Amadon got a call from a neighbor to come see their new ducklings, she didn’t think much of it. Amadon raises ducks so she’s always keen to meet new ducklings in the neighborhood – they’re quite adorable, after all. However, as Amadon shared with GeoBeats Animals, the duckling visit turned into a rescue mission when one of the tiny ducklings was rejected from her mother. It all started when Amadon arrived at her neighbor’s house to see the tiny hatchlings. The mother duck was carefully coddling and...
Woman Wakes Up With Mysterious Dog Laying In Her Bed
A woman was given quite a shock when she woke up with a strange dog in her bed. When Julie Thornton Johnson woke up with a dog on her pillow, she thought it was one of her own three pups who’d joined her in bed. It wasn’t unusual for her dogs to cuddle up next to her so she didn’t think anything of it. However, as the Georgia light peeked through the curtains, Julie was given a better look at the dog and realized she didn’t recognize it at all! PUPDATE: Her name is Nala and her mom is on the way to get her. Good luck...
Slow Motion Camera Reveals How Dogs Get Up So Fast
Have you ever called your sleeping or lounging dog to go out for a walk or get a treat and notice how fast they hop up? When they hear something they want, they waste no time jumping from their sleeping position to run ahead – but how, exactly, do they get up so fast? Videographer Matt Mikka wanted to figure it out and he knew just the way to do it. Photo: YouTube/Warped Perception Using a high-speed 4K camera, Mikka called on the help of two assistants to film slow-motion footage of dogs getting up: a German shepherd and a chihuahua....
Mom Spots ‘Rare’ Bright Pink Pigeon In The Garden
A woman in Nelson, Lancashire thought she was hallucinating when she spotted something unusual in her garden: a bright pink pigeon. According to LancsLive, 37-year-old Kelly Lunney was visiting her mum when she noticed the off-colored bird in the flat’s garden. Lunney was so shocked by the bird’s appearance that she thought she was hallucinating seeing the bird! Photo: YouTube/SWNS After calling her mum to confirm she wasn’t crazy, Lunney pulled out her phone to snap a few photos and videos of the bird. While the bright pink...
Beloved K-9 Ruby, Who Went From Shelter Dog To Hero, Has Crossed The Rainbow Bridge
Rhode Island State Police and the world are mourning the death of K-9 Ruby. The department shared the sad news of her passing on Facebook, “We’re saddened to announce the passing of K-9 Ruby following a sudden, acute, and untreatable illness.” Her story of how she went from a shelter dog returned several times to becoming a K-9 and rescuing an injured boy in the woods is an inspiration to all. Ruby, an Australian shepherd and border collie mix, was a rambunctious puppy who was adopted and returned five times to the shelter...
New Baby Let Out Sad Scream, Confused Dog Drew Closer In & Mom Gulped
There is nothing more delightful than the bond between a dog and a child. This bond can be established early on, but most new parents are frightened when their baby first arrives home. When it’s their first kid, many parents worry that their dog, who is clearly the family’s first baby, will get jealous or angry. It’s an inevitable shift that has to go as smoothly as possible. In this video, the parents include their beloved dog Danbi in all aspects of parenthood. They also included their cat! The gender reveal begins...
