500-Pound ‘Hank The Tank’ Was The Suspect In Dozens Of Break-Ins, But His Name Has Been Cleared!
There are an estimated 30,000 and 40,000 black bears living in California. The typical adult male weighs between 150-350 pounds, but Hank the Tank is not your typical black bear. This 500-pound animal has drawn the attention of Californians and people around the world as the lead suspect in dozens of home break-ins in South Lake Tahoe Keys, the New York Times reports. Black bears typically avoid human contact. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department received more than 150 complaints about Hank the Tank. According to the Sacramento Bee, locked...
Kentucky Firefighters Rush To Rescue A “Hypothermic” Horse Stuck In The Mud
On a cold and rainy night last week the Scott County Fire Department (SCFD) received a call to help a horse who was stuck in the mud and couldn’t get up. When the firefighters arrived, they found the hypothermic horse exhausted from trying to escape the mud and in desperate need of help. Thankfully the crew is trained in horse rescues and knew exactly what to do. Photo: Scott County Fire Department “SCFD Crews were able to set up an A Frame, and apply a harness to ‘Todd’ while vet Mallory Meyers from Park Equine...
3 Reasons You Need to Map Your Community’s Pet Support Resources Now
The world has officially changed. And with it, animal welfare professionals have taken this opportunity to rethink everything we do. NOW is the time to go all-in on supporting pet owners and caretakers. NOW is the time to slow (I dare say, stop) the unnecessary flow of loved and cared-for animals coming into our shelters. It won’t be us doing this on our own. We will be both supporting and getting the support of our community, too. Here are three reasons to provide people access to information and the resources to...
Why Human Animal Support Services? An Interactive Introduction
[embedded content] Animal sheltering is changing. Community-focused animal services are the future, and the Human Animal Support Services project is a way for you to be a part of that future. But what is the HASS project and is it right for your organization? Whether you’re thinking about joining the project, have no idea what it’s all about, or are simply looking for a refresher, this webinar is for you. There is no better time for your team and volunteers to learn about how HASS is transforming animal services across the globe...
Cat Foster Mom Transforms Kittens Into USA Bobsled Team
Fostering a litter of kittens is no easy task. You’ve got to keep track of them, care for them, and then, hardest of all, let them go when they find the right match for a forever home. But that challenge hasn’t stopped Amber Blankenship, AKA “The Crazy Kitten Lady,” from going for the gold! Photo: Pixabay/Jan-Mallander “I foster kittens for a rescue here in Oregon and am always thinking of fun new ideas to bring awareness to shelter animals. I hope this will spread some kitten joy and lots of smiles!”...
Man Gets Called ‘Crazy’ For Taking Care Of An Injured Puppy
It’s not always easy to do the right thing, but one man’s act of care and protection for an injured puppy is the perfect reminder that it’s always worth it. A video of the encounter between two men in India shows that one had run over the paw of a stray dog with his scooter. The other man scoops the pup into his arms and looks at his injured paw, and in response, the man with the scooter begins to laugh at him, calling him crazy. Photo: Max Pixel Others around him laugh at him too; touching stray dogs is an unusual thing for...
Mom Creates ‘Drinking Pond’ For Her Pet Cats
When you have a cat in your life, there is nothing you wouldn’t do for them. You make sure they have all of the food they need, plenty of toys to play with, and some TLC when they ask for it or even when they don’t. Two felines that understand this all too well are Phoebe and Sox. As far as felines are concerned, they are some of the more finicky and they have a particular taste that needs to be fulfilled. Their mom decided that they could have a cat fountain because a regular water dish just wasn’t cutting it. At first,...
Cat Sends Messages To Mom’s Coworkers
If you happen to have a cat in your life, you realize that there are going to be times when they want your attention. It doesn’t matter what you are doing at the time, you must focus your attention on them completely or suffer the consequences. It seems as if a loving cat named Buffy understands this and she also understands how to get some extra attention. The problem is, she desires that attention while her mom’s at work, and she would constantly sit on her laptop, making it difficult for her to get anything done. Photo:...
Labrador Shows The World How To Do Yoga With A Little Help From His Human
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to have a labrador in your life, you realize that they are some of the sweetest animals imaginable. Labradors just fill your heart from the inside out, and they show you love 100% of the time. Perhaps that is why labradors make such good therapy dogs, such as Magnus, the labrador we see in the following video. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Not only does Magnus help his owner as a therapy animal, but he also helps her to get strong and stay healthy by doing some yoga poses. Magnus was shown in a TikTok video...
Stranger Calls A One-Eyed Lab ‘Ugly’ But A Vet Snaps Back Hard
If you have a dog in your life, you realize that they are some of the most beautiful creatures ever to walk the face of the earth. It doesn’t matter if you happen to have a dog that isn’t perfect on the outside, they are going to be beautiful for so many different reasons. A person who knows this all too well is a veterinarian, Dr. James Greenwood. He also has pets, and he cares for dogs both at home and in his practice. One of the dogs that he cares for is Oliver, a labrador that lost an eye after being attacked as a puppy by an...
Woman Goes For World Record By Holding The Largest Dog Wedding
It doesn’t matter who we are, we all need a hobby. For many of us, we choose to care for our pets as a loving hobby but we may also do other things that are associated with those animals as well. That includes what a woman named Leslie Allison-Seei tried to do in September 2021. She was attempting to break the world record for holding the largest dog wedding but came up 99 fur-couples short. Photo: YouTube/Robust Promotions It seems as if she got the bug after her own German Shepherd, Cleo, was married to a golden retriever, Buddy. She...
Wild in the Neighborhood – Coyotes
He’s known as the Trickster in Native American culture, has famously appeared in Looney Tunes shorts and is found living happily in every state in the union. We’re talking about the coyote — our dog’s most populous wild cousin. If you’ve ever seen a coyote in the flesh, you know how closely this wild canid resembles some domestic dog breeds. Siberian Huskies, Shiba Inus and Australian Kelpies are just a few breeds that possess a primitive look reminiscent of the coyote. While hundreds of years of domestication...
IBD in cats – an integrative approach to treatment
From diet therapy and natural remedies to pharmaceuticals when needed, an integrative approach is the best way to successfully treat IBD in cats. Vomiting is a common problem in cats, and one that has previously been labeled as “normal” by many veterinarians. The truth is, regular vomiting is not normal; in fact, it’s often a sign of a treatable condition called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A range of treatment options can be used for cats with IBD, including diet, herbal remedies, and natural therapies such as...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: We Foster Challenge, grant opportunity and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 17 national organizations come together for the We Foster Challenge (Apply now!)When 17 (yes, SEVENTEEN) national animal welfare organizations from around the country come together for one single challenge, you know it’s an important one! That’s the case with the We Foster Challenge, a challenge that is all about being inclusive and utilizing foster care to help keep more people and pets together. Because by fostering… Learn More Remembering...
Watch These Rescue Kittens Take A Gentle Bath In A Saucepan
When Heidi started to care for the local cats in Brooklyn, New York, she knew she would need to learn everything about cat health and make connections in the community. Fortunately, she has done just that, and now she shares that knowledge and care with followers all across the country on social media! Many of her followers first saw Heidi in one of her bath time videos on TikTok or Instagram (@heidiwranglescats), where she uses diluted dish soap to clean up foster kittens and rid them of fleas. Photo: TikTok/@heidiwranglescats Recently,...
Dog Sat By The Road With A Broken Jaw For 6 Days Before Anyone Noticed
Most of us can’t imagine getting left behind in our hour of need. For most of us, we’re lucky that we have at least one person that we can rely on in times of need. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for animals. They don’t always have the luxury of a caring person in their corner when they need it most. For one dog, the scene of a car accident was a waking nightmare until some kind people arrived to help. Photo: YouTube/Animal Shelters For one unfortunate pooch, Char, he was involved in a car accident. His injuries...
Basset Hounds Get A Spa Day After Being Rescued From A Puppy Mill
It doesn’t matter who we are, we all need to be pampered from time to time. It seems as if this is not only true of humans, but even basset hounds could use a good pampering. That is especially true when they have been recently rescued from horrible conditions. Photo: Pixabay/Susan Spensley Maggie, Roxie, and Stella were the lucky basset hounds who were treated to a special spa day. They were each given a bath by Debbie, and it is absolutely adorable to watch them being cared for in such a kind way. Photo: YouTube/National Mill Dog...
Shelter Dog Placed In A Loving Foster Home Transforms Into New Dog
Piper is a dog like many others that went to the animal shelter. That shelter, Partners for Pets, was more than happy to receive Piper but unfortunately, Piper was not very happy about being there. It didn’t take long for the shelter staff to identify how frightened she was and when there was anyone in the room, she would scurry to an area as far away as possible. This made adoption difficult and they knew they needed some specialized help. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo That is when they looked for someone who could assist Piper in getting...
Dog Keeps Getting Through Fence So Owner Beats Her At Her Own Game
Some dogs love to stay at home and you can barely get them to go outside. Other dogs, however, will take any advantage to run and they can be difficult to catch once they are out and about. Of course, we want to care for our dogs in the best way possible and that is why we will often build a fence to keep them from getting in harm’s way. Perhaps that is how Julia Morley felt after adopting Lu-Seal in 2016. Her little Chihuahua was a little chunky when she first brought her home. In fact, she was about twice the size of a healthy...
Woman Has The Most Adorable Reunion With A Foster Dog
If you’ve ever had the privilege of fostering a dog, you realize how quickly you can get attached. Of course, it’s a labor of love and we care for the dogs until they are able to get a forever home. In the meantime, we get new dogs to love and care for. Sometimes, the privilege of fostering dogs is shared with others and when we see those videos online, we can’t help but laugh and cry at the same time. Perhaps that is how you will feel after you see this video that a woman posted on Twitter. Photo: Pixabay/didssph As it...
