New Kitten Comforts Family After They’d Lost Four Cats in a 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! In 2006 when I was 17-years-old, our house burned to the ground and we tragically lost all four of our beloved cats, as well as tanks full of rodents and fish. We were obviously heartbroken and hesitant to consider getting another pet so soon. CAT. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / SHYMAR27 Well, my mom had a job that required her to visit animal shelters (DD career coach), and it wasn’t long at...
Dog Swept Up In Strong Current Of LA River Is Finally Safe After Dramatic 2-Hour Rescue
A dog who was swept up in the Los Angeles River after a storm is now safe thanks to Los Angeles firefighters. The LA Fire Department received a call regarding a woman and her dog who were stuck in the river after heavy rains turned the concrete river bed into a fast-moving river. Photo: YouTube/ABC News The firefighters quickly arrived on scene and tried to rescue the woman with a flotation ring, but she swam after the dog who kept being pulled downstream by the strong current. Thankfully, LAFD Air Operations were eventually able to save the...
American Man Drops Everything To Help Rescue Animals In Ukraine
Jeff Praul may live in Maryland, but that didn’t stop the young American man from flying thousands of miles to help out after war broke out in Ukraine. “When Russia invaded Ukraine, that entire day my heart just felt heavy,” the 28-year-old told TODAY Parents. “I was just feeling like there was nothing I could do.” But after watching Ukraine’s president invite volunteers to support the resistance, the Baltimore, Maryland, resident was inspired to help. “That flipped the switch in my mind,” said...
Wild Horses On The Outer Banks Of North Carolina Welcome First Foal Of The Season
It is officially spring and that means foaling season for the wild horses on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Meet Charlie. The first foal of the season is a handsome colt with a big white marking (known as a star) on his head. The Corolla Wild Horse Fund (CWHF), a nonprofit organization that oversees the care and protection of the wild horses, shared the good news with their followers on Facebook. “Welcome to the world, baby number one – a colt we are calling Charlie,” they wrote. While he is absolutely adorable, visitors...
Authorities Ask For Public’s Help Catching Man Seen On Camera Abusing Puppy
Multiple Ring doorbell cameras captured a sickening moment a man abused his puppy, and now the authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying the man. According to a news release from the Humane Rescue Alliance, the incident occured at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, March 28 in Southeast D.C. The culprit was walking the dog near Pomeroy road and Sheridan road when the pup suddenly stopped walking. Photo: Twitter/Evan Koslof Instead of being reasonable and allowing the dog to sniff around or gently trying to coax is forward, the man...
Postbiotics for your dog’s gut health
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Get the scoop on air-dried pet food!
What is air-dried pet food and why is it so popular? Let’s take a closer look at this healthy option and how it’s helping dogs and cats thrive. Many pet guardians prefer to feed their dogs and cats a raw diet over a commercial dry food for the multitude of benefits it can provide. It does, however, require time, preparation, and dedication to properly feed a raw balanced diet. For pet guardians looking for a diet with the nutrition of raw and the convenience of dry food, air-dried recipes are a great choice. Here’s why! Safe...
6 free tools for your animal welfare organization
When you’re trying to keep people and pets together, the power of free resources can be significant. From marketing to project management and media pitching, a quick Google search will help you find a variety of free options that work for your organization. Below are just a handful of examples that can help you work more efficiently while helping as many families as possible. We’d love to hear your favorites! Canva – Canva is free for nonprofits! This user-friendly design tool is a favorite among animal...
Ukrainian Drives Van of Kangaroos Safely Away From Zoo After Russian Shelling
As Russian shelling continues throughout Ukraine, many residents have been fleeing to safety. It’s not just people who need to flee, though. Zoo animals are also in danger, and one zoo in Kharkiv has been working to get animals out in batches. The latest was a group of kangaroos, which were driven out safely in a van by a volunteer. In a widely-viewed Facebook video, Feldman Ecopark shared footage of a group kangaroos sitting in the back of a cleared out van packed with hay. The driver speaks for a few seconds at the beginning and then...
Owner Discards Husky With Mange Instead Of Getting Him Medical Care
Life on the streets can be really rough and scary for stray dogs. There are so many dangers that they face such as cars, people, and disease. Oftentimes, when a stray dog gets sick, that is it. There is no coming back from illness as there is no one to care for them. For one stray dog, Grey, it was looking like a race against time since he got ill. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials Grey was a stray who was known to the locals of the area. They were familiar with his tragic story, which included his owners kicking him out at the first signs...
Dogs Locked In Cage For 6 Years Finally Get A Taste Of Freedom
As humans, we often take our freedom for granted. Sadly, when you’re an animal, life isn’t always fair or just. Worse still, is there isn’t a whole lot that animals can do about their mistreatment. Yes, there are laws against animal cruelty, but oftentimes the punishments are far less severe than the crimes themselves. It’s all quite sad when you think about it, especially when you try to imagine life inside a crate for six long years. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Unfortunately, that was life for Angelica. As miserable as...
Foster Dog Conquers Fear Of Going Into The House
There are so many animals in need of homes. Shelters and rescues are overwhelmed by the number of homeless and helpless pets. Thank goodness for fosters! People who foster animals are an important part of the rescue world, as it helps to alleviate the pressure on shelters while also providing animals an outlet to get properly socialized before going off to find their forever homes. As someone who has previously fostered cats, it really is amazing to see the transformations that can occur in animals when you give them a safe home and...
Baby Lamb Chats Away Just Minutes After Being Born
A birthday is a big deal. There is no day more significant in your life than the day that you were born. That is why birthdays should always be celebrated, no matter who you are, because it’s the day that you made this world a brighter place. Earlier this month, one little lamb was welcomed into the world and they’re definitely making the world a happier place right out of the gate. Photo: flickr/Marco Verch Professional Photography This adorable little lamb is just minutes old but has already made the internet squeal with delight...
Baker Transforms Cake Into Realistic-Looking Bulldog
If you’re a pet parent, chances are you’ve celebrated your pets’ birthdays before. You’ve probably even gotten them a cake of some kind for the festivities. I mean, a birthday party wouldn’t be complete without cake, right? For most pet parents, a birthday cake for your pet probably consists of a fun shape like a bone if you own a dog or a fish if you own a cat. If you do select an animal-shaped cake, the proportions are probably cartoonish to a degree and upon looking at it, one immediately knows that...
Playful Dog Unmakes Owner’s Bed Every Morning
Have you ever had deja-vu when it comes to your chores? Like you could’ve sworn you set the coffee maker the night before only to wake up in the morning disappointed? Or have you ever thought that you set the dishwasher but when you opened the door you were sad to find that you have to do it all over again? It is perfectly normal to have that happen once or twice in a blue moon. But every day? That is not normal. Photo: Reddit/u/JustRudy45 And one Redditor, JustRudy45, was left very puzzled when they noticed that their bed kept getting...
The Dog Pound Is Dead
We are a nation of pet lovers. Ninety-eight percent of pet owners say pets are important members of their family. An estimated 70% of Americans own one or more pets. A recent study even found that many people will even delay needed medical care because they have nowhere safe for their animals to stay while they are hospitalized. But when someone has trouble caring for a pet—they’ve lost their job or their home, or are struggling to pay for pet food or vet care—walking into the average animal shelter, that person has...
African Flamingo Who Escaped From Kansas Zoo Spotted on Texas Coast
An African flamingo flew away shortly after arriving at the Sedgwick County Zoo in 2005 and has been living its best life ever since. The beautiful bird has been spotted on the Texas coast recently, but this isn’t the first time. The bird called No. 492, the number on the identification band on its leg, has been spotted by locals and park officials for several years in the Lone Star State. The flamingo is now known as “Pink Floyd” and considered a local celebrity. Spotting the pink bird is a special treat and one that people...
Cryptocurrency Can Now Be Used to Support Austin Pets Alive!
Mar 30, 2022 Austin Pets Alive! is at the forefront of innovation in eliminating the killing of companion animals, which is why we’ve added a brand-new tool for fueling our work: cryptocurrency donations! Below are some of the new ways you can support our mission using crypto. NFTs Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are a new technology in the cryptocurrency space that allows for the exchange of digital media. Now, our community is using NFTs to support the animals of APA!. One of our foster families started CowboyKitties.io, which started...
Horse Stable Bombed By Russian Troops In Ukraine, Burning Many Horses Alive – But Some Escaped
Warning: Some of the images are disturbing. Ukrainians have shown the world they will do anything to protect their country and their beloved pets – including horses. While dogs and cats are easier to transport, horse owners are doing everything in their power to keep their horses safe as they look for a way to evacuate them. Sadly, dozens have died as victims of war. A horse stable in Gostomel, КСК Alexandria, was hit by Russian rockets and went up in flames with horses still inside. As the raging fire engulfed the...
Hungry Goats Broke Into An Alabama Church
Sheep are more often found referenced in the Bible. Goats, apparently, want more physical participation when it comes to the Church. It was on March 17 when the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office received an alarm call and a team was dispatched to the Bethesda Church in Prattville, Alabama. Deputies approached cautiously, as they saw that the glass front door of the church was broken. Glass shards could be seen on both sides of the door, so they assumed that the alarm call was for some burglary case. Once the deputies went on and searched...
