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...
Tennessee State Trooper Earns Injured Dog’s Trust Through Acts Of Kindness Before Rescuing Her
A good Samaritan spotted an injured dog on the side of the highway in Tennessee and decided to risk getting a ticket to help save her. Kaye Fiorello was headed to an appointment when she noticed that dog that was clearly in distress. She immediately turned around and headed back to a turnout where she just spotted a trooper to ask for help. She shared her experience on Facebook and the story has gone viral. She posted, ‘I turned in and the trooper was still there! Yay! He rolled down his window and said “yep! I’m here”...
Dog Left Behind During Ukrainian Evacuations Refuses To Give Up On Life
Since Russia invaded Ukraine earlier this year, over 7 million people have fled the country. While many people took their pets with them, that wasn’t a luxury others could afford. As a result, animals have been abandoned across the country, particularly in high-conflict areas. The Ukrainian rescue Love Furry Friends has seen first-hand how devetating the war has been on animal welfare. Photo: YouTube/Love Furry Friends-Rescue Channel Despite everything that’s going on in Ukraine, the rescue decided to stay behind to help the...
Pet Supply Brand ‘Chewy’ Goes Viral When Customer’s Dog Dies Unexpectedly
Losing a pet is never easy, and it’s even harder when that loss is unexpected. Sometimes, we’re given a timeline with a terminal diagnosis or simply old age. But other times, our furry friends leave us completely out of the blue. It’s hard enough to deal with the loss, but it can be harder when we have a bunch of their belongings in the home. Sometimes, we’re faced with the grief of a pet right after we’ve purchased them new items, like food, medicine, or toys. Photo: flickr/Joel Kramer That was the reality that...
New Study Gives Insight Into How Dogs Think About Their Toys
Have you ever told your dog to go fetch a specific toy and they run off to find it? They might search through a pile of toys before finding the one you asked for, but somehow, they seem to know which toy is which. Researchers with the Family Dog Project, in partnership with the Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, wanted to examine just how dogs identify their toys, so they conducted a study to figure it out. Photo: Pixabay/Alan Levine The study, which was published in the Journal of Animal Cognition, studied 14 different...
Motorists In The UK Could Be Fined For Driving With Dogs
As summer rolls around, you may start to notice more and more vehicles driving with furry passengers sticking their heads out the windows. A lot of dogs love to go for a drive in the sun and let the air from the car hit their faces out of the window. If you’re a dog lover and you pass a car with a dog peeking its head out the window, your first reaction is probably to smile and enjoy the view. They’re just so cute! Photo: Pixabay/Eddie K However, if you happen to be driving a canine companion around in the United Kingdom this...
Landlords In England May Be Forced To Allow Pets In Their Rental Houses
Tenants in England may soon have the right to a pet in their rental housing, thanks to the new Renters Reform Bill. According to The Telegraph, part of the Renters Reform Bill changes the law so landlords can no longer have a blanket ban on pets. Currently, landlords are allowed to determine if pets are allowed in their rental houses or not and if so, they can also determine what type of pets they’ll allow. Photo: Pixabay/krystianwin Under the Renters Reform Bill, tenants will have a right to own pets as a default and a landlord will...
Man Pulled A Lifeless Puppy From River, Resuscitation Failed & His Wife Had A Plan
Small creatures are particularly prone to be harmed. If they’re lost from their mothers, the world becomes a lot more dangerous. When one guy witnessed a tiny puppy floating down the river, he recognized he had to act right away. His tiny body appeared lifeless in this video clip. Image/Story Source Credit: The Dodo via YouTube video The man attempted to resuscitate him by patting his chest but was unable to. He could tell the puppy still had life in him, yet he couldn’t breathe. The puppy would certainly perish if no significant...
Freshpet Reviews From Pet Parents: See Why You Should Make The Switch to Freshpet
At Freshpet, our ideology behind how to feed our four-legged family members is a bit different from other pet food brands. We believe that dogs and cats deserve food that helps them live their best lives, which means crafting recipes from fresh, whole ingredients that are gently cooked without preservatives, and kept in the fridge where meats belong. If you decide to make the switch to food made from quality ingredients, don’t be surprised if you notice some drastic changes in your pet’s overall health and happiness. But...
Invisible Fence for Dogs – Most Effective Wireless Dog Fences
Being a dog caretaker comes with a lot of responsibility. One of the most significant challenges is keeping dogs contained when they’re outdoors, especially if they’re stubborn or like to wander. While many use a traditional physical fence, an electric fence, or a leash to keep their dogs safe, others have taken the more modern approach of an invisible wireless fence. Having an invisible dog fence allows your canines to roam a designated area of the yard without being bound by a leash or physical fencing. When they start extending...
In animal welfare, how can we respond more and react less? Dr. Jyothi Robertson explains
Working in a mission-driven field like animal welfare, where we give so much of ourselves to pets and people, makes taking care of ourselves that much more important. The ways we can practice self-care are endless, from exercising, listening to music, being outside, talking with friends, watching a good movie and of course, playing with animals. And, while all these activities are wonderful ways to decompress and de-stress, there’s one tool in particular that can help you more-effectively handle stressful situations as they arise. That...
Driver Runs Out Onto Street to Save Injured Cat in Middle of the Road
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! One day while driving, I spotted a black and white ball of fluff in the middle of the road. I drove past it, and saw that it was a small kitten that I was pretty sure must have been run over and killed. I just had to stop and check. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MARC PASCUAL While dodging cars and irate taxi drivers, I saw that the kitten was not dead. It looked up at me with large frightened...
Private Tiger Ownership Faces An End As Big Cat Public Safety Act Moves Closer To Becoming Law
The success of Netflix’s Tiger King documentary series for a short time drove up attendance at a number of controversial zoos linked to flagrant animal abuse. It also set off a movement to protect big cats in the United States, which are one step closer to getting crucial protections from the federal government. The Big Cat Public Safety Act has been passed out of committee and faces a vote by the House of Representatives. The US House Natural Resources Committee voted 25-17 to pass the Big Cat Public Safety Act (BCPSA, HR263). The bill...
