Woman Rescues ‘Screaming’ Puppy Abandoned On The Side Of The Road
A woman was riding her scooter in Bali when she saw a small puppy lying in the road. When she tried to approach the dog, it “screamed” at her and fought back, but she didn’t give up on rescuing him. The rescue happened when Prue with Mission Paws’ible spotted the little dog so close to oncoming traffic. She knew it was incredibly dangerous for the pup to stay there and could tell he desperately needed help. It wasn’t a safe place to stop, but Prue hopped off her scooter and attempted to rescue the dog anyway....
Stray Puppy Leads Rescuers To His Sibling In Abandoned Building
Is there anything better than helping someone in need who can’t help themselves? It is absolutely one of the noblest things we can do. The folks at Northeast Animal Rescue in China have dedicated their lives to just that, working as volunteers in under-served areas. Strays in these places grow up in streets full of trash marked with abandoned factories. Because China has no national program for strays or shelters, it’s up to volunteers and local groups to fill in the gaps and give these animals a chance. Photo: Wikimedia Commons...
Colombian Workers Could Get Paid Leave After Pet Deaths If New Bill Passes
Many people, myself included, consider our pets to be family. They play such a special part in our lives and their dedication, companionship, and love are irreplaceable. When they pass, it’s only natural to take time and mourn the unique role they’ve played in our lives. Thanks to liberal representative Alejandro Carlos Chacón in Colombia’s House of Representatives, a bill to enshrine that as a worker’s right may soon pass in the South American country. PHOTO: PEXELS / DOMINIKA ROSECLAY The bill, which must pass...
Family Adopts Puppy With ‘Small Ear’ For Boy With Same Condition
For 8-year-old Maxson Hess, it was a typical Friday morning as his family got ready to go to breakfast. Then, as the family left their Las Vegas home, he was taken by surprise — a crowd of people was waiting outside, and with them was a familiar face! “I just walked out and I saw them, and then I saw Nemo, and I was like, ‘Oh my gosh we got Nemo!’ It was such a surprise for me, such a surprise,” Maxson later told KTNV 13. PHOTO: FACEBOOK / KTNV CHANNEL 13 ACTION NEWS Maxson and his family had applied to adopt...
Dogs In The UK Must Wear Collar With ID Tag Or Owners Risk Fines And Jail Time
Dog owners who walk their pets without a collar and ID could face hefty fines in the UK, thanks to the wording of a specific 1992 law. The Control of Dogs Order 1992 has been around for nearly three decades, but enforcement has often been patchy and pet owners may not be aware of all the requirements that it put into place. But now, as the country faces rising rates of dognapping and other crimes, authorities are getting serious about making sure pets are easily identifiable. PHOTO: PEXELS / ARTEM BELIAIKIN For pet owners, this means that...
Puppy Finds His Forever Home After Being Rescued From The Trash
When the team at Northeast Animal Rescue goes out looking for strays in China’s most rundown and deserted areas, they know what to expect. “Stray dogs began to increase with the epidemic,” the team wrote on Facebook. Visiting street markets and factories that have been shuttered, the team finds that “in the declining industrial areas in northeastern China, the economic depression has made the situation of pets difficult.” Photo: Facebook/The Dodo Still, despite the difficult situation and their limited resources,...
Man On Road Trip Adopts Two Puppies He Found On The Side Of The Road
It was December 2016, and Jordan Kahana was on an adventure — he’d planned out a 12-day road trip and was excited to see all different parts of the US, from snowy peaks to the beach. The only problem? He was traveling alone, and by day two was already feeling those familiar road trip blues. Then, on his way to the Grand Canyon, he caught sight of something on the road that would change his life forever. Photo: Pixabay/Denise McQuillen “In the middle of the road, two of the cutest little puppies I’ve ever seen!”...
German Scientists Are Potty-Training Cows To Solve A ‘Climate Killer Conundrum’
Ask any parent — teaching a child when and how to use the bathroom can be a frustrating push and pull as the concept finally becomes clear, thanks to patient training and normal brain development. Now, imagine that same struggle, but with cows! A German team of scientists decided to tackle the issue in a bid to solve what is widely referred to as a “climate killer conundrum.” Photo: PXHERE Basically, while giving cows larger fields to graze in is much better for their health, it also increases the greenhouse gasses and...
Cat Became Friends With The Mouse He Was Supposed To Catch
The world is a complicated place, and even things that we may have thought were universal truths are up in the air. Case in point, a Chilean man’s cat became friends with the mouse he was supposed to catch, upending years of conventional wisdom (not to mention cartoon plots) in the process. Just look at them! PHOTO: INSTAGRAM /simonel.gato Benjamín Sagredo, who owns Simón, has had him for about 2 years. In that time, Simón showed a classic cat attitude and a “phobia” of dogs like Border Collies, so...
Growing the Family after Hurricane Harvey
Sep 24, 2021 When Hurricane Harvey devastated much of Texas and Louisiana in 2017, the APA! community leaped into action with the goal of evacuating and saving as many lives as possible. Thanks to the amazing support that we received from donors, fosters, volunteers, and the APA! community both near and far – you! – we were able to transport over 5,000 animals to safety, stand up three temporary shelters, gratefully accept truckloads of donations, and record nearly 30,000 volunteer hours. But the impact of Harvey didn’t end...
Year-round paw care for dogs
Taking care of your dog’s paws isn’t just an occasional task. Tending to his tootsies year round helps ensure he keeps all four feet on the ground. When it comes to healthcare for our dogs, we sometimes take their feet for granted and leave them out of the equation. But your canine’s paws should be an integral part of his care regimen, whatever the season. If your dog’s feet are sore or injured, his mobility and well-being can suffer, and that’s no fun for either of you. Here’s how to factor his feet into...
What to look for in a dog food delivery service
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DNA testing tells you a lot about your cat – and it’s also important to science
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
Truck Driver Shares Food with Stray Dog for Months, Finally Coaxes Her Home
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! My boyfriend is a truck driver in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Each time he came to this one particular customer, he noticed a fawn colored pit bull. She was skin and bones and extremely skittish. He started throwing food to her and she would run away. This became a ritual for them. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY/F. MUHAMMAD She was always in the same basic area. He tried for months to get her to come...
Lessons Learned from Layla
Sep 23, 2021 “With the recent passing of my dog Layla, I felt compelled to tell you about our story together.” “This letter is as much for me as it is to document a life that was so filled with value, love, and lessons about relationships and respect. I am beyond grateful to have had this amazing dog in my life.” “Layla was my most challenging pet. She was very different yet I learned so much from her. She made me a much better dog mom, teacher, and human being. She was our first rescue dog. We adopted her from...
Florida Woman Reunited With Lost Senior Dog 331 Days After He Went Missing
After missing for nearly a year, a 16-year-old Westie has been reunited with his family. Lisa Raulerson recounted the miserable day that her beloved dog Sparky went missing to WPTV-TV. It was a rainy day last October when Sparky escaped through an open gate at his West Palm Beach home. Raulerson said she accidentally left the gate open. “We looked for a week or two just straight looking for him,” she said. Sparky, after a groomer cleaned him up. Looking good! Posted by Sunshine State Westie Rescue on Saturday, September 11,...
Maddie’s University is now offering 4 Human Animal Support Services courses
Four Human Animal Support Services (HASS) modeled courses are now available on Maddie’s®University. These courses are the results of a collaboration between between Human Animal Support Services, Michelson Found Animals, American Pets Alive!, and the many shelter and rescue staff across the country and internationally who have volunteered their time to innovate new programs through the Human Animal Support Services working groups. Take a look at the free, self-paced courses below. Human Animal Support Services:...
Wild Monkey Kidnaps Tiny Puppy And Holds It Hostage For Three Days
A 2-week-old puppy went on an adventure of a lifetime after being kidnapped by a wild monkey in Malaysia. Thankfully, locals were able to rescue the puppy from the monkey, and the small dog survived the ordeal. According to the New York Post, locals in Taman Lestari Putra, Malaysia, noticed the small dog being carried through the trees by a macaque. It’s believed the pup was taken from a stray litter of puppies in the area. While the monkey didn’t appear to be purposefully harming the puppy, at only 2-weeks-old, the small dog...
When Woman Falls in the Shower, Her Cats Immediately Check on Her
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! I am the proud mama to two female kitties, Tilly age 11 come next month, and Milly age 8 as of this month. In early October of last year, 2020, I was feeling a sinus infection coming on, and went to take a shower. I had a little bit of dizziness, but nothing I worried about, or so I thought. CATS. PHOTO: PIXABAY/GUNDULA VOGEL I got into the shower, washed and rinsed my hair, then heard a...
Black Bear Breaks Into Truck In Colorado And Destroys Interior Trying To Escape
Bears are more active in the fall as they need to eat nearly nonstop in preparation for hibernation. This process is called hyperphagia and it is occurring all over the country. The ravenous bears follow their strong sense of smell (100 times stronger than humans) to food and are intelligent enough to open doors. One black bear broke into a truck in South Park, Colorado, and was caught red-handed by a Colorado Parks and Wildlife official. A hilarious photo of the bear behind the wheel of the truck was shared by CPW on Twitter, but the damage...
