Three Newborn Puppies Were Abandoned In A Basket. Now These “Basket Babes” Are Flying To Safety For Easter
Easter Sunday comes late this year, but it arrived just in time for the shelter pets flying to safety on our Easter Flight to Freedom. On April 19, 2022, Greater Good Charities and The Animal Rescue Site are teaming up to fly 40+ at-risk shelter pets to safety in Michigan. On April 19, 2022, our Easter Flight to Freedom will flying 40+ Lousiana shelter pets to safety in Michigan. Photo: Greater Good Charities Our four-legged Easter fliers were rescued from Louisiana, where shelter overcrowding leaves animals at risk of euthanasia. The danger...
Rare Sumatran Rhino Gives Birth Following 8 Miscarriages
When it comes to the world of conservation, it seems like there’s often more bad news than good. Species are pushed to the brink of extinction, climate change wreaks havoc on critical ecosystems, and human development threatens to destroy habitats of species in need. However, there’s some good news coming from Indonesia: an extremely rare Sumatran rhino calf was just born! Photo: Wikimedia Commons According to the World Wildlife Fund, there are fewer than 80 Sumatran rhinos left in the world. One of those rhinos, a female named...
Rescue Rhino Becomes BFF With Lonely Goat
Sometimes, babies are abandoned by their mothers for unknown reasons. It was the reality of a little black rhino in South Africa. The baby rhino was found abandoned by rescuers, but no one was sure why the mother rejected the baby. It was clear that the little animal wouldn’t survive without help so rescuers got to work to save the rhino and give it a second chance at life. Care For Wild Rhino Sanctuary worked with a rescue team to secure the abandoned rhino and bring her to safety. They shared on Instagram, “Despite the hazardous...
Vet Tech Urges Owners To Stay With Dogs During Euthanasia
Putting a dog down is a heartbreaking choice. They may be suffering from chronic medical issues, disease, or injury that makes it nearly impossible for the animal to have a good quality of life. No one deserves to be in pain every day, and sometimes, euthanasia is the compassionate choice. Often though, someone will take a dog in to be euthanized, shed a lot of tears, say their goodbyes, and leave before the dog is put to sleep. Simply put, they drop off their pet at the vet to die and walk away – leaving the dog all alone in their...
Animal Shelter Offers ‘Puppy Snuggle’ Sessions
Puppies are a breath of fresh air. Spending time with a tiny ball of fluff can instantly make your day a whole lot brighter and can even help you forget about your troubles in life. Puppies have a magic ability to bring us back to the present moment and help us to relax a little bit. In fact, spending time with them can be therapeutic, and one animal shelter has realized the healing power that puppies can have and they’re offering it as a service! Photo: Wikimedia Commons An animal shelter in Richmond, Virginia decided that after...
Pit Bull Feels Baby Kick In Mom’s Belly For The First Time
Megan is a dog mom to two rescue pups, including a pit bull named Goose. When adopting rescue dogs, you never know exactly what you’re getting, but Megan lucked out with Goose. He turned out to be so loving, affectionate, and protective! When Megan became pregnant, Goose seemed to sense that something was changing and gave his owner extra cuddles and attention. Photo: TikTok/meggysuemalouf In a sweet video shared on TikTok, Megan even showed that Goose would snuggle up on her pregnant belly and listen for kicks! When Goose felt the baby...
Walk This Way
What if you had cancer and, while going through treatment, couldn’t walk or care for your dog? Or if you were physically unable to take a 30-minute romp with your dog? That’s why Dogster wags it up for Corinne Conover, her dog Sonny and her organization Paw It Forward NY because they step in to lend a helping paw. Corinne and her rescue dog Sonny set out to become a therapy dog for cancer patients and those who are disabled or seniors. Unfortunately, that didn’t work out when Sonny failed his audition twice. But,...
Gertie the Goat is One of the Best Motherhood Stories that Teaches How to Love and Let Go
Animals are capable of tender, loving care just like humans. In fact, there are some of them who can show such self-sacrificing love which many people find incredible like in the case of octopuses and seahorses. Photo: YouTube/CAPEanimals Among these incredible animal parents is Gertie the Goat, who raised a blind son with such love and devotion that is worthy of admiration and emulation. How Gertie the Goat Wisely and Lovingly Raised Her Blind Son When Gertie the Goat first arrived in CAPEanimals nine years ago, she had a fractured pelvis....
The Open Arms Challenge winners are…
The Open Arms Challenge winners are here! From November 22, 2021 to January 3, 2022, animal shelters and rescue organizations piloted new approaches that opened doors to adopters and volunteers, and welcomed their entire community. The 194 participating organizations embraced inclusive policies, including translating materials into multiple languages, creating new partnerships with organizations outside of animal welfare and removing barriers to adoption, foster and volunteering. These amazing efforts resulted in the adoption of 47,341 dogs...
Affectionate Senior Cat Demands Cuddles and Attention From Cat Sitter
Australia native Madolline Gourley travels the globe by trading her pet sitting skills for free lodging. Over the years, that has allowed her to make friends with all sorts of cats, from the very friendly to the very shy, while exploring new cities. She recently got back to United States travel after a bit of a pandemic-caused break, and one particular feline was glad to have her in his house. Bones was adopted as a senior and is still kicking around at an estimated 20-years-old. When his parents left for a trip, they hired on Gourley to look...
Cat Shows Up on Man’s Porch When His Wife is in Hospice
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 mom and my step dad had a series of beloved cats over the years, all of whom died too young due to health reasons. After the last one, Molly, died of cancer, my stepdad said no more, because he just couldn’t take losing another one. So for a short time they didn’t have any, then my mom got really sick herself. She struggled at home for a while, and then had to go into...
40 Cats Rescued From Ukrainian Shelter Find Homes In Berlin
Abandoned and homeless animals are still being evacuated from Ukraine and brought to neighboring countries for safety and a new life. Recently, 40 cats were rescued from a Ukrainian shelter and after a long journey arrived in Berlin, Germany. As with all animal rescues, it took a team of dedicated and brave individuals to make the strenuous rescue a success. The cats were taken from the shelter of Irina Dobrol люbova and cared for by volunteers as they made their way to safety. Posted by UAnimals on Monday, April 4, 2022...
How One Shelter Recruited 2,000 Fosters in a Year and a Half
When we heard about how Cincinnati Animal CARE Humane Society, in Cincinnati, Ohio, went from having zero fosters, to nearly 2,000 fosters, in just a year and a half—we obviously had to find out more! We recently spoke with foster coordinator Amanda Graus about how in the world she did it, and lessons for other groups that want to build out their foster programs and become foster-centric organizations. The following Q&A has been edited for length because honestly we could have talked to Amanda about fostering all day. Because Peeka...
As War Erupts In Ukraine, Heroes Embark On Urgent Mission To Save Rescued Circus Bear
Masha is a Eurasian bear who spent 19 years in the circus, where she was forced to perform and spent the rest of her time trapped in a tiny cage. Fortunately, the unhappy bear was rescued by Warriors of Wildlife, a Ukrainian rescue group committed to the rescue, relocation, and ongoing care of abused and neglected animals. Photo: Warriors of Wildlife But just as rescuers were in the process of transferring the bear to a wildlife sanctuary in Romania, war erupted in Ukraine–making Masha’s evacuation more urgent than ever....
These Clever Octopuses Find A Way To Repurpose Trash In The Sea
There is no doubt that octopuses are clever. They are well armed when it comes to survival in the wild and have been proven, by multiple studies, to be extremely intelligent. And with the continuous rise of pollution, octopuses have found multiple ways to make use of the garbage that is littering our oceans. PHOTO: Unsplash/Qijin Xu In a recent study published in the Marine Pollution Bulletin, researchers used crowdsourced, underwater images to analyze how octopuses use the litter they find on the seabed. They documented how octopuses,...
Ukrainian Police Officer Rescues Dog Found In Destroyed Car
Ukrainian forces have regained control of Bucha, a city near Kyiv, that was captured by Russian forces on March 12. Many civilians lost their lives as well as countless animals. However, a story of hope was shared by animal rights organization, UAnimals, on Facebook. Kiev police officer, Alexei Sidorenkov, was patrolling the area around the city and inspecting all the abandoned and bombed vehicles on the side of the road. He peered inside a car with all the windows shot out and found a large dog curled up on the floor. Posted by UAnimals...
The Canine Co-Captains of Sea Tow
It is a dark and eerie night on the water, and you’re stranded in a boat that’s having engine problems. You wonder, “Who will come to my rescue and tow me back to town?” Have no fear — the dogs of Sea Tow are here! These pups and their professionally trained human co-captains aid thousands of boaters in need each year. Sea Tow is a membership service that provides on-water assistance up and down the Atlantic and Gulf Coast, Southern California and select inland lakes. Sea Tow has a 24/7 dispatch and can get to...
Houseplants That Are Safe For Pets
It’s nice to have a place where humans, animals, and plants live together — keeping in touch with nature even while residing in an urban area. Both plants and animals deserve a great environment to grow and be nurtured. However, not all plants are suitable indoors when you have a pet, and several houseplants can be toxic to your fur babies. Photo: PxHere Dogs and cats tend to be curious about everything they see — especially what’s within their reach. According to an article from Actions 4 Dogs, curiosity indicates...
Help Bears Avoid Conflict with Humans as They Emerge From Hibernation This Spring
Spring is a time for new beginnings, and it’s no different for bears. This time of year, bruins emerge from their dens after winter hibernation, often with new cubs in tow. As they look around for food after their months-long diet, it’s best that they keep away from humans and the foods we can inadvertently provide. To ensure you avoid crossing paths with bears and to keep unnecessary conflict at bay, there are some things you can do. Around Your Home If you live in a wildland urban interface or just a city that can often see some...
Top 5 Dog Walking Essentials For a Rainy Day
Are April showers making it hard for you to get through your daily walks? We’re here to help! Whether your dog is a total water lover or you have to bribe them to even consider stepping outside, these rainy day essentials will help you make it through until the May flowers arrive. HDE Dog Raincoat Double Layer Zip Rain Jacket with Hood Just like humans, many dogs prefer to have a jacket to keep them nice and dry while braving the rain. We love the HDE Dog Raincoat for a number of reasons, starting with the fact that it has proper...
