Two Cats Rescued From Bad Conditions Become Best Friends
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! About two years ago, a friend of mine told me that he had a cat in need of a home. He has long cared for the feral colony that makes its home in a pile of scrap auto parts out behind his shop, so I figured he’d tamed another feral. CATS. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK/PHOTOBANK But this cat came from a hoarder situation in Dallas where the woman with 50 cats in a small townhouse had passed away...
Long-Tailed Bat Swoops In And Wins New Zealand’s Bird Of The Year
After two weeks of voting, New Zealand’s Bird of the Year has been announced. This year’s winner is not a bird…but a long-tailed bat. Forest & Bird, New Zealand’s nonprofit conservation organization, holds an annual virtual contest to name the “Bird of the Year” and raise awareness for threatened native birds. This year they included for the first time a land mammal, the pekapeka-tou-roa, and it won! Voting closed at 5pm on Sunday with over 56,000 votes casted, making it the largest participation ever...
10 Animals Hit And Killed in 14 Days In Grand Teton National Park
“Don’t kill your wildlife,” urges Grand Teton National Park officials after 10 animals were killed in the past two weeks. The park is home to countless animal species that range from bison to waterfowl and everything in between. It is a privilege to be able to drive along the scenic roads and witness the animals in their natural habitat. But every year roughly 100 animals are hit and killed by vehicles. Photo: NPS Many of the deaths could have been prevented if people would simply slow down and pay more attention. Park...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Helping hospitalized pet owners, Dr. Michael Blackwell and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How one animal welfare organization is helping hospitalized pet ownersEarlier this week, we shared a blog post about research from University of Michigan Health confirming that hospitalized patients need help with their pets. This post is a follow up with Matt Pepper, President and CEO of Michigan Humane Society, sharing what steps they’ve made to help hospitalized pet owners and how other animal welfare… Learn More Research confirms the need...
Separation Anxiety Goes Both Ways
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...
Caged Tiger Is Finally Set Free After A Long Life Of Severe Abuse
Tsezar is finally enjoying his new lease on life at his new home, FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary in the Netherlands. But until now, he did not have an easy life. Tsezar suffered for the majority of his life at a breeding facility in Ukraine. For years, he was used for intensive breeding, living under deplorable conditions, starved and abused. He was forced to live in a small cage and had nothing to eat but fish waste, and barely had clean water to drink. Photo: YouTube/FOUR PAWS International The owner of the facility eventually abandoned it, and...
Whale Shark Swims Up To Boat And Gives Dog A Kiss
They sometimes say that curiosity killed the cat. According to a whale shark, sometimes curiosity can also get you a kiss. This became evident when Jade Pursell was off the coast of Australia with a friend to do some diving. A whale shark swam up to the boat for a closer look. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Although the whale shark did not come near them in the water, it did swim over to the 12-foot boat and got the curiosity of an animal onboard. It was their eight-year-old Labrador retriever. For a moment, the Labrador retriever exchanged an...
Golden Retriever Loves Napping On The Washing Machines At The Laundromat
I think that all of us have our favorite place to curl up and take a nap on occasion. Perhaps you enjoy putting your feet up in your favorite recliner or maybe, you just open the window and take a nap so you can hear the outside noise. Although we all likely have our own favorites, there is nothing like what we see at the Larkin Street Laundry. If you happen to go into that laundromat, you are likely to see a golden retriever doing something that golden retrievers do best. He would be taking a nap. Photo: Max Pixel Cody the Golden retriever...
Owner Creates Heated Bike Basket For Cat To Go On Rides
Dogs might be man’s best friend, but that doesn’t mean we should discount cats. Despite the stereotype of cats being aloof and disinterested in human interactions, there are some felines out there who crave adventure. If you check Instagram or other social media platforms, you’re bound to find plenty of examples of adventurous felines exploring the great outdoors with their human companions. Photo: Pixabay/Javon Thorpe One man, Adam, enjoys taking bike rides. But he doesn’t ride alone. As seen in his Instagram post, he...
Dogs Panic And Attempt To “Save” Owner Who Swung On Rope Swing Into The Lake
Dogs are often called man’s best friend, a title that is well-deserved. It is often our dogs who display a sense of protection and concern for us whenever they perceive us to be in danger. It’s a sweet trait that we often see exemplified in social media videos where dog owners trick their pooches into thinking there is something wrong as a means of testing their loyalty. More often than not, these dogs will rise to the occasion and show just how much they care. Photo: Pixabay/Joshua Choate But sometimes these videos aren’t...
Good Samaritan Rescues Pit Bull From Abandoned School
There was a stray pit bull who’d been abandoned and found himself living inside an abandoned school. Luckily for the stray dog, help was about to arrive after a Good Samaritan noticed his howls coming from the abandoned building and chose to get in touch with the Stray Rescue of St. Louis. The rescue organization was quick on the case, knowing that they needed to help the stray dog. Rescuers Donna, Natalie, and Scott from Stray Rescue were the ones to show up to the site, ready to rescue the dog in need. It didn’t take them long...
Dog Patiently Waits For The Ice Cream Truck So She Can Get A Treat
Dogs are so smart. We don’t give them enough credit for being intelligent creatures with a lot of patience and a lot of kindness. Anyone who has ever had the privilege of having a dog as a pet knows that they can have quite impressive manners. They will wait patiently for something that they want. It’s quite cute to witness. The cuteness factor is overwhelming with Luna, a very clever border collie living in Belgium. This smart girl has already figured out the schedule and sound of the neighborhood ice cream truck. Photo:...
Dog Gets Adopted Into Loving Home After Years Of Neglect
Delilah was a horribly neglected little dog who was forcibly surrendered to her local shelter. The tiny dog was scared when she first arrived – quite understandable given that all she knew in her life was indifference. She was also an older pup, so she was brought to the care of the nonprofit, The Mr. Mo Project. The rescue, run by Chris and Mariesa Hughes of Clifton Park, New York, has seen its fair share of older dogs over the years. However, nothing prepared Chris and Mariesa for what they were about to witness. Poor little Delilah...
Talented Cat That Lives In A Rock Climbing Gym Can Scale The Walls With Ease
You might be cool, but you’ll never be as cool as a cat. Let’s be honest, felines just have an air about them that radiates confidence and coolness, and they know it too, which is why they will often be little show-offs – flaunting their natural abilities in our faces. Like climbing. Cats are naturally agile, making them excellent climbers. Often times they will be able to climb things in a way that makes it look so effortless. Photo: Pixabay/aruggeri Take Lalah, for example. This little feline is a bouldering genius. For...
Dog Rescued From The Side Of The Road Can’t Stop Smiling
Have you ever been in a situation that looked bleak only for things to turn around and work out in your favor? I bet we’ve all had at least one instance like that. It usually leads to a huge feeling of relief that leaves us feeling giddy because we know that the nightmare situation is over. The same can sometimes happen for our animals – particularly, for stray animals who find themselves leaving behind really awful situations. While they can’t vocalize it the same way as humans, it is still quite clear by their behavior...
Pod Of Dolphins Lead Sailor To Woman Stranded In Middle Of Ocean
Khosrow Khosravani and his friends were sailing from Marina Del Rey to Paradise Cove in Malibu, California, when they spotted a pod of dolphins. Although enamored by the beautiful creatures, they would soon discover something much more surprising to see. Photo: Unsplash/Ranae Smith Floating in the water nearby was a woman’s hand sticking up out of the water. As they sailed closer, they realized that the woman was still alive, struggling to stay afloat. It turns out that she was skinny dipping at the coast, when a strong current pulled...
Mom Surprises 10-Year-Old Girl With Shelter Dog She Always Wanted
Having a pet is a big responsibility, but they can bring a lot of joy into our lives as well. For kids, pet ownership is a way to build responsibility and also teach compassion and how to care for someone else. 10-year-old Alexandria was set on owning a dog and she knew she wanted to rescue one from a shelter. Alexandria and her mom, Angela, decided to check out the Arizona Humane Society to see if they had any pups that might fit into their family. As it turns out, one particular dog caught Alexandria’s eye – a black and white...
Police Dog Killed On Duty Honored With Hero’s Funeral
A loving dog named Hondo received a special send-off after he was tragically killed while on duty. The Belgian Malinois was part of Herriman City Police Department’s K-9 unit in Utah where he assisted in over 100 felony arrests over the span of his career. He was certified in narcotics and patrol, making him a valuable asset to the department. But beyond just being an incredible police dog, people loved Honod for simply being the “good boy” that he was. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/wim harwig Sadly, just five years into his...
Loving Dog Can’t Wait For Her Baby Sister To Be Born
Waiting for a new baby to arrive can be incredibly exciting. Not only are the parents excited, but siblings, relatives, and even pets can be excited too! Dogs, especially, are quite intuitive when it comes to pregnancy. It seems they know that things are changing, and some might even suspect a baby is on the way. One sweet dog named Penelope was waiting for her baby sister to arrive and she couldn’t be more excited about it. Photo: Unsplash/dxiane The dog’s owner, Juliana, even captured a moment her dog was giving her all the love...
Woman Creates A Zen Garden On Her Sleeping Cat
Cats can be chill and docile, or feisty and energetic. It depends on the cat, but it also depends on their mood. If you happen to have a calm cat, you may want to try turning them into a zen garden like a cat in Sydney, Australia got to do. That cat, Lola, has a sandy gray color making her the perfect canvas for a zen garden. Not only that, but she’s naturally relaxed and calm. Photo: Pexels/Cats Coming Professor and writer Sarah Holland-Batt noticed her cat, Lola, relaxing and decided to run with it. She used a tiny rake to create...
