40 Dogs Are Freed From Their Filthy Wire Cages And A Life Of Neglect
The Smith County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office rescued nearly 40 dogs from a neglect situation in Smith County, Texas, with help from The Humane Society of the United States, the SPCA of East Texas, and Animal Investigations and Response. After authorities served a search and seizure warrant on the resident property, they found dogs living in deplorable conditions. Photo: YouTube/HSUS They were crammed into chain-link kennels with metal collapsing into some of them. They had no food and undrinkable frozen water. The dogs hadn’t...
People Who Help Disabled Pets
Owners of disabled dogs often have to overcome unique challenges. These humans have dedicated their lives to helping make it a little easier to give those dogs a full and happy life. Mark Robinson: The Pet Mobility Maker Twenty years ago, Mark Robinson created a website called HandicappedPets.com so that caretakers of disabled animals had a place to talk and share information. The group is now called Walkin’ Pets and offers not only a community but a large array of products that help dogs and other animals overcome a number of different...
‘Skin & Bones’ Dog Is Saved From Slaughter And Makes Incredible Transformation
Millie had spent her life at a dog meat farm in South Korea. At the farm, countless dogs are crammed into wire cages, where they barely have any food or water. They are overbred, starved, and neglected. Luckily, Humane Society International did a rescue mission and saved all of the dogs there before shutting the farm down. Photo: YouTube/HSUS As soon as Nara Kim from HSI spotted Millie, she knew she needed medical attention immediately. She described her as skin and bones and said she looked like an alien. All of the shelters in South Korea...
Man Saves Hedgehog That Had Been Soaked with Crude Oil
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 May 2016 while inspecting oilfield pipes and equipment, we noticed a small hedgehog which was soaked with crude oil. Its body was stuck to the ground. The hedgehog could not move and was dying. Just a quick pulse was its sole sign of life. “It’s better to put it to sleep,” my friend said. But I couldn’t do that. I decided to do my best to save him and picked him...
10 Dog Breeds That Don’t Do Well in Cold Weather
Many people go into hibernation mode in the winter time. Frigid temperatures, snow, and iciness aren’t really their thing. They long for warmer days and significantly less shoveling. They may have even moved away from a wintry place to avoid it. There are quite a few dog breeds that are just as tired of Jack Frost, primarily because their bodies aren’t built for the cold. Here are a few of them. Basset Hound PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / ANDREAC77 Basset Hounds have been a part of human’s lives since 6th century France. These...
10 Dog Breeds That Love Being Out in the Snow
As the winter wears on, a lot of us get pretty tired of it. There are only so many times you can scrape your windshield, dig out your car, or shovel your driveway before you’re ready to move to the equator. There are some special folks who absolutely disagree with this, though, relishing every last snowflake. If you’re that type, there are plenty of dog breeds that would be more than happy to accompany you into the winter wonderland. Here are 10 breeds that go nuts in the snow. Akita PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / OTSPHOTO The Akita was...
Gifts for your dog or cat that keep on giving
Planning to buy your dog or cat a gift? Put your money where it counts! Animals don’t understand when we say, “I love you”. So we have to show them! There are countless ways to do this – quality time, long walks and plenty of snuggles. And let’s not forget toys and treats! But what if the money you spend on your animal could go even further? Is there a way to extend your love beyond your dog and cat by buying them gifts that give back? The answer is yes! Spreading the love Many pet companies are placing a...
It’s A Make-Or-Break Moment For Florida’s Manatees. Here’s How You Can Help Save Them
2021 was rough, but it was especially deadly for manatees, which saw 15 percent of their population die off in a single year alone. Most of the 1,110 manatees who perished in 2021 died from starvation, which is a growing threat in the waters where they live. In the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) one-third of Florida’s manatees call home, poor water quality and harmful algae has decimated 60% of the seagrass they once fed on. Photo: Greater Good Charities Florida’s Fish & Wildlife Foundation is racing to replant the seagrass, but...
Dog Left To Die In Heap Of Trash Defies All Odds And Pulls Through
‘Love conquers all’ is proven in the following rescue story. A dog on the brink of death in China was rescued just in time and thanks to an outpouring of love and amazing care he is on the road to recovery. Humane Society International shared the incredible rescue story on Facebook and thanked their partner VShine, an animal protection agency in China, who rescued and helped care for the dog. Screenshot: YouTube/ The Humane Society of the United States Rescuers were heartbroken when they found the large dog dumped on a pile of...
Nationwide Shelter Crisis: Over 100,000 Additional Shelter Dogs & Cats At Risk Over Last Year
The country is still trying to get back to “normal” but, just like many other businesses, animal shelters are struggling. The shortage of staff, increase in animal intake, and a drop in adoptions pushed many shelters to their limits. They are operating in crisis mode and need help. Best Friends Animal Society’s Chief Executive Officer, Julie Castle, urged supporters and animal lovers across the country to help by adopting, fostering, volunteering, and spreading the word to friends and family. Photo: Unsplash/Thomas Park...
How to Get and Maintain Attention
Getting our dogs’ attention is truly a foundation skill. It’s a signal for your dog to look toward you and to be mindful of what will follow. This can be a verbal signal, such as their name, or an audible signal like a “kissy” noise. Get attention I personally have two ways of getting my dogs’ attention. Both of my dogs were conditioned in this exact same manner. Each has a different schedule of reinforcement connected to them. Saying their names The kissy sound So what’s the difference? By saying their...
Florida Animal Shelter At Max Capacity Waives Adoption Fee For Large Dogs
Large dogs spend more time at a shelter compared to small dogs, so shelters have to come up with ways to encourage people to adopt the bigger dogs. A Florida animal shelter hopes to find homes for many of their large dogs by making them “free” for three days. Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is at max capacity with dozens of big dogs patiently waiting for someone to choose them. The shelter decided to waive the $50 adoption fee for their adult dogs over 30 pounds to encourage people to adopt. “We like big mutts and we...
What’s new in dog research?
Over the next two years, studies funded by Morris Animal Foundation will offer dog parents new insights on how to best care for their canine companions. Morris Animal Foundation has funded canine health studies for more than 70 years to improve the health and well-being of dogs everywhere. We’ve contributed to early research that yielded the parvovirus vaccine, and supported the development of genetic tests for heart diseases, eye diseases and seizure disorders. We also are at the forefront of funding cancer studies in dogs, including...
13 questions that will help you write great pet adoption bios
This is a guest post by Arin Greenwood. Arin writes for the Human Animal Support Services project. She was previously the animal welfare editor for The Huffington Post, and is author of the novel Your Robot Dog Will Die. Fido is an 8-year-old brown female dog who needs a home. But is that how you want to describe her in an adoption ad or social media post, when your aim is to get potential adopters imagining how great Fido would be as a member of their family? Humans understand and engage with the world through narrative—through details...
Dog Drags Chair Over To Sit Closer To Owner
There is a reason that dogs have been called “man’s best friend” since as far back as any of us can remember. They have proved themselves to be loving, loyal companions who want to spend all their time with their favorite humans. But as much as our dogs love spending time with us, the feeling is definitely mutual. I remember growing up having a dog in the family. She was the most gentle animal ever – and she was definitely my best friend as a kid. I’m sure many dog owners feel that way towards their beloved dogs....
Girl Befriends Family Of Horses In Adorable Viral Video
I think I’ve talked enough about the awesomeness of cats for everyone to know that I’m a total cat lady. But there is another animal that I am very much fond of: The horse. I find horses to be incredibly beautiful and gentle animals despite their large sizes. They’re gentle giants for sure. The first time that I ever saw or rode a horse was when I was a little kid. I was four, and my mom and grandparents had taken me to a local petting zoo that also had a pony corral for the kids. I got to take a turn on the back of a brown...
Dog Rings The Doorbell To Tell His Family He’s Ready To Come Inside
Growing up, my family had a dog. She was the sweetest pooch ever. In her younger years, she divided her time 50/50 between staying outside in the yard and spending time inside with us. When she got older, she was indoors a majority of the time. As she got older and less energetic, whenever she had to go outside to use the facilities, we’d often have to stand in the doorway to wait for her to finish doing her business. Unfortunately, our door wasn’t capable of getting fitted with a doggie door so we just had to wait for her to be...
Dog Uses “Puppy Dog” Face To Beg His Owner For Food
Just because they’re cute and cuddly doesn’t mean they’re not capable of robbing us blind. I’m talking about dogs and their mastery of the art of begging. I swear, dogs are experts when it comes to getting us to give in and feed them. Of course, if this doesn’t work they’re not above using deception as a means of getting what they want. And we’ve all seen the videos of conniving canines stealing food from countertops and tables. But for the most part, if a dog has mastered the begging face, then...
Senior Dog Bullied By Kids Hides By A Fence Until Help Arrives
For a stray dog living in South Africa, life was hard. The neighborhood kids were cruel to the poor pup and bullied him because he was old. The helpless dog, later named Porkie, spent so many years living on the streets, things probably felt hopeless by the time help finally arrived. Sidewalk Specials found out about the dog being bullied by the kids and immediately went to help. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo They found poor little Porkie huddled under a tree, pressed against the fence. It was the only place the elderly dog felt safe – his...
Broken Dog In A Ditch Lays Helpless Until Kind Strangers Arrive
When a truck driver, Odell, spotted a brown, quivering dog in a ditch, he knew he needed to help – but he couldn’t afford the time to stop. Knowing he had to do something, the man called the Stray Rescue of St. Louis and told them about the dog he saw and asked if someone could drive out and check on it. Thankfully, he made the right call by asking for help and the rescuers were able to find the dog just where Odell had said. Photo: YouTube/Stray Rescue of St.Louis Official At first, they thought the sweet pup was just laying...
