UK Dog Owners Skeptical Of Blue Sticker “Mark” Allegedly Targeting Homes For Theft
UK dog owners are sharing their concerns after a homeowner in the Wirral Peninsula posted a photo of a blue sticker, with claims that it had been found on the home’s front door. “alot [sic] have agreed with my thoughts I really hope its nothing to worry about … but I just wanted to share this to see if anyone has had anything similar??? [sic] Birkenhead area … I have dogs and other animals,” the user wrote in a now-privated Facebook community. Some in the group were alarmed, claiming that the sticker must be a...
Excited Terrier Can’t Wait To See Family On Thanksgiving
The holidays are an exciting time. It’s a time of year to be surrounded by family or friends, and sometimes, we get to see our loved ones that we haven’t seen in quite some time. In 2020, many people missed out on typical holiday celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We may have gathered together on Zoom or by phone instead of in-person, so this year might be the first time we’re getting to see some loved ones since the start of the pandemic! While we’re quite excited about that prospect, it seems our pets are as...
Shelter Dogs Celebrate Their Very First “Barksgiving” Together
Rocky Kanaka is no stranger to rescues and fosters. He regularly helps animals in need and shares about it on his YouTube in hopes of inspiring others to foster. While he often gives homeless dogs a better life through raising awareness and fostering, he decided to do something extra special for a group of homeless dogs at Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue back in 2017. Knowing how special the holidays can be and how important they are for humans, Kanaka decided to bring a group of homeless dogs together and treat them to their own special...
Rescue Foxes Are So Excited To Be Gifted An Egg
Everyone deserves a special treat from time to time, including foxes! At Save A Fox, their rescue foxes were each treated to a fox delicacy – a raw egg. The non-profit rescues captive, non-releasable foxes from pet owners, fur farms, hoarding situations, and people keeping them illegally. Photo: YouTube/SaveAFox The foxes are wild animals, but they’re used to human interaction and can’t be released into the wild, so Save A Fox houses them and occasionally places them in homes with fit fox owners. As part of fox ownership,...
Goat Demands To Be Let Inside The House With The Dogs
Don Pedro may be a goat, but he wants to be an indoor dog instead. To show his owners just how he was feeling, the 13+-year-old neutered male protested living outside by waiting right by the sliding door of the house! Pedro could see the dogs standing inside, just on the other side of the glass, and wanted to be in on the action. It wasn’t fair that the large, drooly dogs got to live inside and not him! Photo: YouTube/Sunflower Farm Creamery Photo: YouTube/Sunflower Farm Creamery In a video shared on YouTube of the goat’s efforts...
Can I Feed My Pet Human Food? Some Thanksgiving Turkey?
Whether it’s a big turkey dinner with all the trimmings, an array of snacks while watching the parade, or something in between, for many families Thanksgiving revolves around food. But where does your pet fit into this? They’re a beloved family member so you understandably want them to be involved, but can you feed your pet human food? The short answer is no, in general, pets should not eat human food, but there are plenty of other ways you can make Thanksgiving special for your pet. Why should I avoid feeding my pet human food?...
5 Fantastic Programs to Keep Pets and People Together
As you know, we are always—seriously, always—looking for amazing programs and ideas that will help your organization keep pets with their families, where they belong. In this edition of Steal This Idea, we have not one but five such ideas to share. We are presenting this roundup now to spark some ideas to boost your fundraising efforts for Giving Tuesday—and beyond—because the only thing better than helping people and pets stay together, is getting your community excited and involved. And please reach...
Putting the Fun into Fundraising
The Dachshund is one of the 10 most popular dog breeds, according to the American Kennel Club, but sometimes they are not the best fit for a person’s lifestyle. This is where Dachshund Rescue NW in Spokane, Washington, comes in. Dachshund: A half-a-dog high and a dog-and-a-half long. – H. L. Mencken This group was founded in 1991 when creator Margo Mossburg saw that most of the hunting dogs were being euthanized by local animal control. Says Margo, “Folks do not realize that Dachshunds are the smallest hunting breed, bred to...
France Bans Fur Farming
France has banned fur farming in a historic move that will save the lives of thousands of foxes, minks, and chinchillas. They join over a dozen other countries, like Belgium and the United Kingdom, that have banned the cruel practice. “Each year, around one hundred million animals are bred and killed on intensive fur farms specifically to supply the fashion industry,” states The Humane Society International (HSI). Photo: Unsplash/Jo-Anne McArthur The animals are kept in small wire cages, unable to move around, and then slaughtered...
Volunteer Dog Walker Helps Pit Bull Who Has Spent The Past Five Years In Shelter Find Loving Home
Christmas has come early for a shelter dog named Caesar and longtime shelter volunteer, Doug Sears. The estimated 8-year-old pit bull arrived at Animal Charity of Ohio over five years ago covered in sores. He was found chained outside with an untreated case of mange. The rescue took him in and gave him daily medical baths. He also tested positive for heartworm, but underwent treatment and is now cured. Through it all he never stopped wagging his tail. Posted by Animal Charity of Ohio on Friday, January 17, 2020 But the years passed and...
Sam’s Club Recalls Popular Dog Treats Sold Since March
According to a November 16, 2021, news release, Sam’s Club is voluntarily recalling Member’s Mark Beef Stick Dog Treats “due to the potential presence of metal material.” The recall was issued in all Sam’s Club stores after the company received a “limited number of customer contacts.” What is recalled? Member’s Mark Beef Stick Dog Treats (2.2-pound package)UPC: 19396-804731All products sold since March 1, 2021 What To Do If you have purchased these treats, stop feeding them and return them to...
Emotional stress in dogs
A close-up look at emotional stress in dogs — and how our own stress contributes to theirs. None of us is a stranger to stress. It affects many levels of our lives, and it also affects our dogs. Generally, the human and animal body is influenced by three types of stress: chemical (pesticides, medications, vaccinations, by-products of normal metabolism), physical (injuries, exercise), and emotional (thoughts, perceptions, experiences). This first of this two-part article will focus on the emotional aspect of stress, and how our own...
Want a silent night at your animal shelter this season? Try holiday fostering!
This post originally ran in December 2018, but we think it’s as relevant as ever. This year is the perfect time to bring back, start or expand your holiday fostering offerings. Organizations across the country are getting dogs out of the shelter and into homes for the holidays through foster care. Holiday foster initiatives are usually short, from overnight to several days. Inviting the public to participate and keeping the commitment short makes it easy for community members join in (and many fosters opt to keep them for...
Wild Bird Flies Into House And Cuddles Up With The Dog
When lawyer Viktoriya Belostotskaya pulled out her phone to record her dog, Yunona, standing up his hind legs at the window sill, she thought she’d capture a video of her adorable pup looking out the window. However, as she filmed, something unexpected happened. In from the window, a pigeon flew and landed right beside her large Labrador! The pigeon stood there for a moment, and Yunona seemed unphased by the new guest in their Belgorod, Russia, home. Photo: YouTube/Caters Clips Photo: YouTube/Caters Clips 33-year-old Belosotskaya...
Dogs Rescued From Abuse Were Never Suppose To See Each Other Again
Two brother dogs had a rough start to life. They were neglected, left tied to a giant log with no water and little food. When Rachael with SideWalk Specials was called to asses the situation, the poor dogs appeared to be visicous and aggressive. They were growling and snapping when Rachel approached, but after she offered them a little food, they realized she wasn’t there to hurt them. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo Photo: Facebook/The Dodo Both dogs devoured the food and their demeanors quickly changed from aggressive to docile. Rachael was...
Old Dog Left Tied To A Wall Gets A Taste Of Freedom
It’s always sad when animals are neglected and ignored. Sometimes people get them with the intention of setting them up for a sad life, but sometimes people get animals with the intention of caring for them. As the years pass, they get put on the back burner and forgotten about. Regardless of why an animal is being neglected, it’s a heartbreaking situation. Some animals live out their whole lives without ever knowing love, but some animals are rescued from their awful situations before it’s too late. That was the case with a...
Rescuers Find “Piles Of Cats” And Owner Living In Condemned House
In a case of severe neglect, dozens of cats were rescued from a condemned house in Indiana after being found living in “deplorable” conditions. Officials in Muncie, Indiana were alerted to a possible case of animal neglect and called in the Humane Society of the United States for assistance. According to The Humane Society, their Animal Rescue and Response team assisted the Muncie Police Department in investigating the potential neglect and discovered an absolutely horrific scene. Photo: PixabayDimitris Vetsikas/ “Piles of...
Can You Spot The Cat Hiding Among The Stuffed Animals?
Cats are clever and they have a way of disappearing when they want to. Recently, I was visiting a friend who had two cats. All of the sudden, the house seemed to be quiet – too quiet. We realized the cats were not in their usual hangout spots and began to panic. After searching the entire two-story house three separate times, we went outside to search the yard and under the cars thinking they might’ve escaped somehow. Much to our relief, they were both later discovered hiding ever so quietly in a barely open closet under some...
Dog Hops On Every Window Sill In Made Up Game
I remember going on walks with my mom when I was younger, and my siblings and I would always make up games to play as we went along. After all, doing nothing but walking seemed rather boring at the time. Just like small children sometimes get bored, it seems dogs also experience boredom and sometimes they find creative ways to entertain themselves. Take, for example, this dog in Moscow, Russia. Photo: Pexels/Helena Lopes While out for a walk with an elderly man, the dog seemed to make up a game of sorts. As they walked along the sidewalk near...
Lonely Woman Asks For A Sign, Then Sees 2 Senior Dogs On The News In Need Of Home
When Jeanette’s beloved dog passed away, she was absolutely devastated. The house was much quieter now, which made her feel even more lonely. She cried every single day and asked God for a sign. That’s when she walked into her kitchen and saw a pair of senior dogs on the news who needed a home. Photo: YouTube/ASPCA Without hesitation, she called up the shelter and immediately drove from New Jersey to New York City to meet them. It was love at first sight, and as soon as Jeanette saw Ruby and Chicky, she knew she had to adopt them....
