‘Largest Wildlife Crossing in the World’ to Break Ground in California on Earth Day
While the population of mountain lions in the Los Angeles area is stable, they face threats to their longterm outlook. This is largely due to habitat loss and fragmentation caused by development and roads. A large project aiming to address this issue is about ready to break ground. The National Wildlife Federation has announced that a groundbreaking ceremony for a wildlife crossing above U.S. 101 near Los Angeles has been scheduled for Earth Day, April 22. The largest wildlife crossing in the world, as it’s been billed, aims to ensure...
Brave Women Convert Bomb Shelter Into A Rescue For Ukraine’s Abandoned Cats
Millions of war refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian troops invaded the country on February 24. Many people have made this harrowing journey with their pets in tow. One Ukrainian man even carried his elderly German shepherd for miles as he walked to the Polish border. But many others were sadly forced to leave their pets behind, leaving Ukraine’s war-torn cities filled with fighting, rubble, and abandoned animals. Photo: Reddit/Kusias_mom “A lot of animals were left behind throughout the country,” one Ukrainian...
Woman Adopts ‘Unadoptable’ Cat, Ends Up with Devoted Feline Friend
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 needed to get her pet friendly carpet cleaning shampoo, and all of the local stores were sold out. I suggested trying the pet store since I had seen it there before. My sister and I went inside to find the cleaner, but we also ended up looking at the animals who were up for adoption. CAT. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / AMPHAWAN There was a cat named Boo whose adoption price had been marked...
Couple Barred from Adopting Dog After Rescue Owner Learns Their Son Has Autism
When Erin and Mike Doan, from Listowel, Ontario, decided to adopt a dog, they thought they were going about the process as responsibly as they could. They had wanted a dog for a long time but had waited patiently to make sure their son, Henry, who has autism, was ready to have a pet in the house. Henry, who is nine years old and nonverbal, has a special software on his iPad that enables him to communicate his needs and wants. Recently, he’s started to use the device to express his desire to have a pet for companionship. “He said,...
Rocky Mountain National Park’s Iconic Bull Elk , “Big Kahuna”, Has Died
A well-known and photographed bull elk called “Bruno”, or “Big Kahuna” has died. His body was discovered by photographers who were also the last ones to take his picture a few weeks ago. He was known for his commanding presence, massive size, and unique antlers. Posted by Good Bull Outdoors on Sunday, March 20, 2022 He roamed freely in the Rocky Mountain National Park and was roughly 10 years old. Good Bull Outdoors, a husband and wife photography team, posted: “We’re sad to announce the passing of...
Blind Shelter Cat Survives Texas Tornado That Destroyed Jacksboro Animal Shelter
National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas, has confirmed 14 tornadoes touched down in North and Central Texas on Monday. The most powerful tornado registered as an EF3 hit Jacksboro, about 60 miles northwest of Fort Worth. The damaging winds with gusts up to 150 mph destroyed homes, buildings, and Jacksboro Animal Shelter. Posted by Tall Tails Rescue and Transport on Monday, March 21, 2022 Denton Animal Support Foundation informed locals that Jacksboro Animal Shelter “took a direct hit by a tornado”. Rescuers searched...
Most Unusual Pet Insurance Claim
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...
Hunters Mercilessly Abandon Their Hounds in Hampton Roads, Virginia, After Hunting Season
Coastal Paws Rescue is pleading for people’s help to save the lives of many hounds that are being abandoned in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Raquel Linger, who manages the animal shelter, which rescues animals in Virginia and North Carolina, said that these dogs get dumped by their owners between hunting seasons. This year, local shelters are getting overwhelmed by the problem as the number of abandoned hounds doubles up. Photo: YouTube/WTKR News 3 Why Hunters Mercilessly Abandon Their Hounds in the Woods and Rural Roads Virginia is a...
Kids Write Letters From Shelter Dogs’ Perspectives To Help Them Get Adopted
Sometimes, shelters could use a little help getting the animals adopted. While there are rare moments, like toward the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when shelters run out of animals in need of homes, it’s much more common to hear about shelters overflowing with animals and choosing to euthanize or refuse new pets. It’s a hard situation for shelters to be in, and it’s equally hard for the pets that reside in them. No dog wants to be locked in a cement kennel all day and the quicker they get adopted, the better. To help...
Matted Stray Is Unrecognizable After Getting A Haircut And Bath
A sweet dog received the transformation of a lifetime after being left on the streets for an entire year. According to The Dodo, the dog was abandoned by his owners when they moved the year prior. With no family or place to call home, the little poodle was left with nowhere to go but the streets. Thankfully, the Southern California rescue group Hope For Paws stepped in and set out to rescue the little pooch. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo When the rescuers arrived, they were horrified at what they found. The poor pup, who they named Theo, was...
Injured Dog Jumps Into Ambulance And Begs For Help
It’s not uncommon for severely injured or ill dogs to run away or go into hiding. It can be hard to coax an ill dog out of hiding to get them help. When Animal Aid Unlimited discovered a dog hiding in some bushes, they knew she needed immediate attention. The dog was suffering from a terrible neck wound and likely wouldn’t have survived long on her own. However, they faced a slight dilemma. The pup was tucked away in the bushes and refused to let anyone pick her up. Photo: YouTube/Animal Aid Unlimited, India Suddenly, the dog, who...
Dog Siblings Embrace Each Other In Sweet Hug
Having dogs as part of the family is truly something special. They can be so loving and fun, and bring us so much joy! When there are two dogs who get along in the same family, things are even better. They might play together, get into mischief together, or be downright loving to together. Take Chester and Churchill, for example. Photo: PXHERE The two dogs are siblings, but they’re also friends. As 24-year-old Josh Bava captured on film, it’s clear that they truly love each other and they show it in the sweetest way! In the video,...
Rescuers Drove 300 Miles To Help An Abandoned Dog In A Field
Rescuers with Hope For Paws typically respond to calls in Southern California. The rescue is based near Hollywood and Los Angeles, and those are the areas they typically help stray animals. However, when a call came in about a stray chow dog in Central California, they made the decision to drive 300 miles to the dog’s location to help. They couldn’t leave the dog in the field for any longer and were afraid of what its fate might be if someone else picked it up. When they got there, rescuer JoAnn Wiltz and her rescue partner were...
Kids Find Dog Suffering On The Side Of The Road And Get Him To A Vet For Help
When some kids in Russia came across a dog on the side of the road, they immediately recognized that he needed help. According to Animal Shelters, the dog was found unable to move and “gasping for breath.” While some kids might’ve kept going, these children did the right thing by showing compassion and calling for help. Rescuers with Dog Space in Moscow assisted with the rescue and successfully got the pooch, who they named Nika, to a veterinarian. Photo: YouTube/Animal Shelters It was clear that the dog was struggling to...
Dog Shows Off ‘Underbite’ On Command In Hilarious Video
In an adorable video, a dog can be seen showing off his adorable underbite and he does it on command! The clip was filmed by a woman, the dog’s owner, and was uploaded to Rumble Viral. The dog, Carlos, is in the car with his owner and it seems to be a typical ride. Carlos is panting and trying to get close with his owner like most dogs would do. They don’t typically have the same sense of personal space that humans do. Photo: YouTube/Voyd However, in a quick second, Carolos’ face changes to show off a hilarious underbite....
Venomous snakes and dog safety
When hiking with your dog, knowing what kind of venomous snakes you may encounter might make all the difference. Despite the joy we find on a vigorous trail hike, a slithering surprise underfoot will send many of us straight back to the trailhead. Even the most experienced trail runner can be scared stiff by an encounter with a potentially venomous snake. Your dog, on the other hand, may be curious and decide it’s time to play, and that’s when the slithering creatures become dangerous. Snakes are generally as afraid of us as we...
Your pet’s microbiome
A dive into the mechanics of your dog or cat’s microbiome, and why it’s so important to his health and well-being. A few years ago, many people had never heard the term “microbiome”. It has since become an important topic in both human and animal health, and we’re learning more about it all the time. This article takes a deeper dive into what the microbiome is, how it works, and why it’s so important to your dog or cat’s health – and your own. Defining the microbiome Discovered less than 20...
7 tips for going live on social media during shelter and rescue emergencies
Live streaming on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram can help you create connections with supporters and get the word out quickly during shelter and rescue emergencies, but the prospect of live video can feel daunting. However, creating a successful live stream doesn’t need to be complicated. Jennifer Held, Operations Manager for Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center in Norfolk, VA, has been using Facebook Live regularly, to communicate urgent needs and introduce pets who need fosters and adopters. “We...
This Animal Shelter Hired a Veterinary Social Worker!
Human Animal Support Services (HASS) just put out a brand new resource: Integrating Veterinary Social Work Into Animal Shelters. It gets into what veterinary social workers do, ways they can support people and pets in the community and support shelter staff—and how shelters can hire a veterinary social worker full time, or access their services for community and staff. This gives us the perfect opportunity to talk with Kelly Bremken, who became a veterinary social worker after working in animal welfare for over 15 years. Kelly came on...
Gay Couple Adopt Dog That Was Abandoned For Being ‘Gay’
Some animals are abandoned for the strangest and most selfish reasons. Take Fezco, for example. Earlier this month, Fezco was dumped at the shelter for being gay. The dog’s owners claimed he had been humping another male dog, so he must be gay. Despite Fezco’s behavior being completely normal and healthy as per the ASPCA, his owners said they didn’t want him anymore and abandoned him. Photo: PXHERE The poor pooch was left at the Stanly County Animal Protective Services in Albemarle, North Carolina. When they shared...
