Ready for Resolution
Oct 14, 2021 Thanks to the dedication of you and our fellow supporters, we can confirm that an item regarding Austin Pets Alive!’s resolution will be on the Austin City Council agenda on Thursday, November 4. As soon as we have the draft resolution language to share, we will reach out to update you and ask you to take one more final action to help advocate on our behalf. At stake are the details of how we will be required to operate far into the future: the number and types of animals we pull from the Austin Animal Center to keep our...
Woman Fosters Litter of Kittens to Stop Them From Being Euthanized
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! Last year when I walked outside, I heard sounds coming from the opposite side of the house, so I walked across the yard to check it out. Sitting under the downspout in a perfect row were four little blue-eyed kittens looking up at me! Their mother had kept them under our front porch. KITTENS. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK/G215 I left them where they were because I figured their mother may come back....
Florida’s ‘Lizard King’ Faces Federal Charges For Reptile Smuggling
Animal welfare laws may be a royal pain if you deal in exotic species, but they’re laws for a reason. Just as justice was served to the Tiger King of Oklahoma, Florida’s “Lizard King” is facing federal charges for exploiting wild animals. According to LiveScience, Michael Van Nostrand, 54, gave himself the nickname in his 2008 memoir, “The Lizard King.” Van Nostrand is the owner of reptile wholesale store Strictly Reptiles, Inc., located in Hollywood, Florida. From that location, he made money off...
Senior Dog Trapped In Rocky Crevice For 5 Days At State Park Is Finally Rescued
A New York woman decided to go for a hike with her 12-year-old dog, Liza, at Minnewaska State Park Preserve, but it ended in disaster. The small dog was apparently off the leash and fell into a deep rocky crevice. Liza was heard barking for help as park staff arrived. They tried to rescue her that evening but the crevice was too deep and narrow to reach her. Photo: Facebook/NY State Parks & Historic Sites The next day they returned with a camera to check on the dog’s condition. She appeared to be all right but rescuers were still...
Oregon Firefighters Rescue Senior Dog Who Fell Down 60 Foot Embankment
A 10-year-old Great Dane named Presley is at home recovering thanks to Westport Fire and Rescue. The senior dog went outside with her owner, Susan Clark, last Sunday and disappeared. Clark told KPTV, “I turned around and said come on and said come on Presley and she was gone, vanished!” Photo: Facebook/Westport Fire And Rescue- Oregon Clark looked everywhere for her beloved dog but couldn’t find her. The 100-pound dog was missing for nearly two days before a neighbor spotted her at the bottom of an embankment. Presley...
Now is the time to send an end-of-year mailer for your animal organization!
This guest post is written by Caitlin Daly, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Lollypop Farm. In a recent interview, she stressed the importance of end-of-year mailer (appeals). We asked her if it was too late to send one, and while it’s cutting it close, it can be done! Below are her tips. [Note: This originally ran November 2019, which means you have even more time to accomplish this!] End of year appeals are an important way to spread your good work and ask for support. It’s ideal to send these direct...
Couple Discovers Chihuahua Stowaway In Their Luggage Moments Before Boarding The Plane
A couple traveling from Texas to Las Vegas had quite a surprise when they got to the airport and discovered a chihuahua hiding away in their luggage. The couple, Jared and Kristi Owens, were at the Southwest counter in the Lubbock airport to check their bag when they learned it was around 6 pounds overweight. In an interview with KCBD, Jared explained, “Really quickly we are like, ‘Oh, we have got to rearrange some stuff.’” However, they never could’ve guessed what was about to pop out of their bag when they did...
101-Year-Old Woman Adopts Shelter’s Oldest Cat
Growing old is a privilege, but it’s sometimes accompanied by feelings of loneliness. Once your body slows down or health issues set in, it can be harder to socialize or even leave the house. Because of the worldwide pandemic, things have gotten even worse and those who may have had a social life previously are home-bound. That’s where cats come in. Cats and dogs can both make great companions for the elderly, though cats are a bit more independent and can be lower maintenance than dogs. Cats can use a litter box and don’t...
Stray Dog Goes Viral For Train Hopping Across Town Through 29 Different Metro Stations
A stray dog in Istanbul has gained himself quite a social media following after learning to use the Metro to get across town. The pup, named Boji, is known and loved by locals, many of whom ride side-by-side with him on the trains. According to the DailySabah, people began reporting Boji riding on public transportation, so authorities put a tracker on him. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Zeynel Cebeci As it turns out, the dog regularly travels through 29 metro stations, riding up to 20 miles per day! Article continues below Our Featured Programs See...
Injured Dog Found Wandering Around The Snow Looking For Help
A little dog was given a second chance at life after a child found her wandering in the snow with a hurt leg. The 14-year-old girl discovered the small, black dog, later named Monika, all alone and seemingly looking for help. It was clear that the dog was injured because it wasn’t using its back leg, so the girl called for help. Tatiana responded to the call and found the little pup was incredibly eager for love and attention. It’s unclear how Monika ended up in the snow, but she wouldn’t have to live there any longer....
Dog Tied To A Tree For 5 Years Gets A Chance At Freedom
Laura was on her way to school when she noticed an American Akita tied to a tree in a yard. Being an avid dog lover, she had to stop and say hi, and the dog, Takia, was so excited to see her. It was clear that Takia wasn’t getting much attention since she was eager for love and also covered in mud. So, Laura decided to check back on her the next day. According to The Dodo, when Laura stopped by the following day, Takia didn’t have any visible food. Knowing she couldn’t leave the dog being neglected like that, Laura called...
Mom Fills Piñata Full Of Dog’s Favorite Toys
Labradors are considered America’s favorite breed, according to the American Kennel Club. They’re high-energy, sweet dogs and they love little more than playing a game of fetch. Dogs, including labradors, are part of the family, and we like to treat them as such. Some of us even go above and beyond to make our dogs feel special by getting them special treats or throwing a big celebration for their birthdays. Photo: Brett Jordan/Pexels One dog mom of a labrador named Ruger may have created the perfect dog surprise when she filled a...
Rescuers Save Dog That Was Abused By The Person He Trusted The Most
A small dog was saved from the brink of death after being brutally beaten by the person he trusted most, his owner. A woman named Liza came to the dog’s rescue and immediately took him to the intensive care unit. It was clear that he was in bad shape and needed quick medical care. She administrated basic first aid, but ultimately, his injuries were too deep. Photo: flickr/barnimages.com Once at the intensive care unit, they discovered just how bad poor pup’s injuries really were. He had a broken sacrum, broken ribs, an esophageal...
Dog Who Survived Plane Crash Reunites With Family
The Paria Plateau near Page, Arizona is a stunning natural wilderness area. Protected as part of the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, the area is remote, peaceful, and quiet. Usually. In late September, however, it was the opposite — a small passenger plane crashed into the area, killing one passenger and injuring another. As the wreckage smoldered, a tan dog, fortunately unharmed, hopped from the plane and looked around. For miles, there was nothing but earth, sparse vegetation, and sandstone structures piercing the darkening sky....
Rescue Cat Shows Off Supermodel Pose In Adorable Photo
“Is it necessary to be this cool?” animal rescue group Lucky Star asked on Twitter, captioning a photo that has garnered nearly 40,000 likes and captured the internet’s imagination. The star of the photo, a 5-year-old rescue named Puusuke-kun, proved that yes, it absolutely is necessary, especially when you know how to work the camera so well! Striking a supermodel pose, Puusuke-kun stares right at the camera, his legs crossed elegantly as he reclines. The rescue cat lives with various other rescue cats and even dogs at the...
Finley The Golden Retriever Breaks Guinness World Record With Tennis Ball Skills
It’s no secret that dogs are capable of incredible things and that they can occasionally be goofballs. For Finley the golden retriever, it’s exactly the combination of these two things that’s landed him a spot in the 2022 Guinness Book of World Records. Without any help from his family (parents Cherie and Rob Molloy and their daughter Erin, who adopted him as a pup), Finley can hold an astonishing six tennis balls in his mouth at once! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Finley Molloy (@finnyboymolloy) Finley, a...
Tackling your dog or cat’s skin problems with nutrition and supplements
Resolving allergies and other skin problems in your dog or cat involves much more than just stopping the itch. It also means getting to the root cause of the problem, and using nutrition and supplementation to help heal his skin from the inside out. It may seem counterintuitive, but skin problems in dogs and cats need to be addressed from the inside out, not the outside in. While it’s important to alleviate the discomfort of your animal’s itching and inflammation, it’s also crucial to get to the root cause of the...
8 ways to socialize your new dog — when you have to social distance
Socialization is an important part of a dog’s development. But how can you introduce him to the world when we can’t freely interact with others? Here are eight suggestions to safely socialize your new dog during the pandemic. “There’s no such thing as too much socialization,” says veterinary behaviorist, Dr. Nicholas Dodman. But in the midst of a pandemic when social distancing has become the norm, how can you socialize a newly adopted puppy or dog? If you’ve recently added a new canine companion to your...
10 Reasons Pit Bulls Rock (And Why You Should Celebrate National Pit Bull Awareness Day)
Your mother probably told you not to make assumptions, which make an a** out of you and me. Sadly, this sage advice isn’t always followed by adults, leading people to unfairly stereotype races, genders, religions, and–in the case of pit bulls–an entire dog breed. Photo: Pixabay This is a shame for multiple reasons, starting with the fact that pit bulls just don’t deserve this bad rap. Pit bulls were once considered so loving and loyal that they were called “nanny dogs” — and left in charge of babies...
Bull Elk With Tire Around His Neck For Half His Life Is Finally Freed
A bull elk who has wandered around Colorado for the past two years with a tire around his neck is finally freed. After four attempts to tranquilize the elk in one week, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officials were successful on Saturday evening. Wildlife officers Dawson Swanson and Scott Murdoch were able to locate and tranquilize the elk after a resident spotted him in their neighborhood. The elusive bull would disappear into the wilderness and not be seen for months. The elk was first spotted in July 2019 with the tire around his neck...
