Rescue Dog with Harrowing Beginning Helps Bring Joy to Forever 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! A few years back, I was going through a very difficult time. I was praying to find joy in my life. The depression put me in a very dark place, and I just couldn’t get away from that dark cloud of depression that looked over me. We starting talking about getting a dog, and my husband thought it might be just what I needed. But at the same time, we wanted to rescue a dog. We wanted to...
6-Week-Old Puppy Abandoned In Hot Mailbox In Alabama
Otilia Gaona from Alberta, Alabama, headed out to her mailbox with her dog named Biscuit to check the mail, as they do every afternoon, but was shocked to find a puppy inside. On Wednesday, Gaona opened her mailbox and saw a pair of “sweet eyes” looking back at her. The frightened puppy was crying after being left all alone in the hot metal box. The door was latched so no air or light was getting in. Screenshot: YouTube/WKRG She quickly brought the black and tan puppy inside and offered it food and water. She told WKRG she was...
How To Take Care Of A Dog
You’ve just adopted a dog. Congratulations! In addition to gaining a loyal companion, you’ve saved a life, found a new best friend, and given a rescue dog a home. But if you’re a first-time dog owner, you might now be wondering how to care for your dog. Dogs need food, toys, treats, exercise, and a comfy place to sleep. But how many walks do you give them each day? What is crate training? What if there’s something else that you’re forgetting? Learning how to care for a dog can feel daunting for new dog owners,...
Puppy Born Without Eyes Due To “Bad Breeding Practice” Seeks Forever Home
Teacup is a happy and playful puppy who doesn’t realize she is different. She was born without eyes due to irresponsible breeding practices, but she hasn’t let that stop her for living life to the fullest. The miniature schnauzer/wheaten terrier mix weighs a mere 5 pounds and was bred to be a “toy dog”. But when her health started to fail shortly after birth the breeder surrendered her to Big Fluffy Dog Rescue, a dog rescue in Nashville, Tennessee. She arrived as a four-week-old puppy who weighed just one pound. Due to...
Cat Abandoned in a Carrier Outside in the Heat Finds New 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! I already had six cats, so when I saw a posting on NextDoor of a “beautiful, long-hair cat” who had a pretty tragic abandonment story, with the notation on the post, “Does anybody have room in their home or heart for this cat?” I thought to myself, “What a beautiful cat. But I’m full up.” So I replied that I had room in my heart, but not my home....
Naomi Watts Heartbroken Over Death Of Beloved Dog Bob
The hardest day in any pet owner’s life is the day we must say goodbye to our beloved friend. The following days are also hard as we mourn their loss. Actress Naomi Watts is heartbroken over the death of her 20-year-old Yorkshire terrier named Bob. She took to Instagram to pay tribute to her faithful pup. “My Darling Bob. What an honor to have had you in our lives. You’ll be living on in my heart and soul forever. Rest In Peace. 20 years of love. Godspeed! 😥💔 #legend #wingman,” she wrote. Watts said Bob...
Ann Dunn shares why helping is much easier than re-homing
Ann Dunn has been director of Oakland Animal Services (OAS) for about 17 months now. When the opportunity to join the Human Animal Support Services presented itself, it was a no-brainer. On a recent Shelter and Rescue Support call in April, Dunn shared why OAS joined the initiative, what her biggest takeaways have been thus far and what she thinks the future holds. Why join Human Animal Support Services? When she first started, the shelter was used to operating...
Caring Dog Provides Comfort and Friendship to Fellow Canines When They’re Sick
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! We had just lost a fur baby at the age of 13. A family member gave us this little ball of black and white fur to help us heal. He did more than that, always such a sweet guy. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY/ANDRE SUDHOLT I did have another dog, too, and within a couple months found out he had full blown stomach cancer. Our new boy was there for me. The sick one was beyond help when the vet found it....
Woman Unexpectedly Finds Her ‘Soul Dog’ While Grieving a Lost Pup
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! After having to put down our beloved Whitney due to liver failure, it did not take my daughter and I long to realize we needed another dog. A couple of weeks later, we went down to the local animal care and control to look for our new family member. We had agreed to look for a female dog, at least two years of age and not bigger than 35 pounds, as we felt with our living environment, this...
Woman Tries To Win Her Cat’s Affection By Wearing A Fake Beard
Cats can be fickle with their attention and affection, or at least that is what one woman hoped. While we may never truly know what cats are thinking, we can take a guess based on their behavior. It is said that dogs are man’s best friend, but Roswell proves cats can also be man’s best friend. Roswell is a 5-year-old polydactyl feline who is a proud daddy’s boy. The two are constantly cuddling and it is obvious that Drew, his dad, is his favorite. However, Lindsey, Drew’s wife, refused to give up hope and went to...
How to Create a Daily Schedule For Your New Puppy
Getting a new puppy can be exciting and fun, but just like babies, puppies need routine. The first few weeks after you bring a puppy home are crucial in establishing their routine. There will be vaccination appointments and puppy classes and middle of the night potty breaks. How your puppy experiences his first few weeks at home will help lay the guidelines for his behavior. It’s important to set a schedule and stick to it. Establish a Daily Routine for Your Puppy When your puppy comes home, they are trying to adapt and understand their...
Big Jake, Once Known As The World’s Tallest Horse, Dies In Wisconsin
A 20-year-old Belgian horse who held the Guinness World Record for world’s tallest horse in 2010 has died. Big Jake was a beloved horse who lived on Smokey Hollow Farm in Poynette, Wisconsin. He was 20 hands (6 feet 8 inches) and 2.75 inches tall from hoof to the top of his withers. Jerry Gilbert, owner of the farm, called the horse a “superstar” and said, “He was truly a magnificent animal. He was extremely talented.” He was born in March 2001 and weighed over 100 pounds more than a normal Belgian foal at birth....
Overcoming Obstacles – Lasagna’s Journey to Walk Again
Jul 06, 2021 “His determination to overcome a horrific past and his pure will to reject the aid of a wheelchair was the point that sealed the deal.” Sweet, friendly, and now full of energy, you’d never guess Lasagna had a traumatic, rough first year of life. As a young pup, Lasagna came to Austin Pets Alive! paralyzed, likely from a gunshot wound. He was unable to bring his back legs underneath him and could not bear weight. Stranger to houses, as he had never been in one, Lasagna simply wanted a home where he could live a...
Terrified Chihuahua Abandoned By Owners Learns To Trust Again After Being Rescued
Dogs love unconditionally and would never abandon you; they simply ask the same in return. Sadly, countless dogs are abandoned by their owners every day. A tiny chihuahua was left behind by her owners to fend for herself outside a California home with no food or water. Thankfully, she was found by kindhearted construction workers who provided food, water, and a makeshift shelter until help arrived. Screenshot: YouTube/Hope For Paws Hope for Paws, an animal rescue based in Los Angeles, heard about the abandoned chihuahua and rushed to rescue...
‘Are You Sure That’s Not a Chipmunk?’ Tiny Kitten Rescued by Determined RN
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 an R.N. and lactation consultant and had experience with feeding premature babies. In late August 2013, I was outside trimming a shrub when I heard a peeping sound. It sounded like a baby bird, but I couldn’t find it. I located the sound in the planter behind the flowers and just as I saw something moving, I saw a tiny kitten waddle out and drop into my hand. CAT. PHOTO:...
Kaley Cuoco And Husband Adopt ‘Ginormous’ Senior Dog Named Larry
Earlier this year, actress Kaley Cuoco and husband Karl Cook experienced a devastating loss. Their beloved rescue pit bull, Norman, passed away and left a hole in their hearts. As anyone who has lost a beloved pet knows, one of the best ways to heal is to open your heart and home to another rescue. And that is exactly what the couple did. The longtime animal lovers recently fell in love with a senior rescue mutt named Larry. It was love at first sight. Cuoco took to Instagram to introduce the newest member of the family. “When you know...
Why Do Dogs Whine?
Dogs can’t speak, but they communicate plenty through non-verbal cues. A tail wag means “welcome home” and “I’ve missed you.” A slobbery lick on the face means “I love you so much.” Begging and puppy dog eyes are usually not-so-subtle requests for food. But some behaviors, like whining, are harder to interpret because dogs whine for many reasons. Dogs whine when they want something. Dogs also whine when they’re bored, anxious, excited, seeking attention, or in pain. But without knowing why...
Dog Finds Loving New Home After Being Thrown Out of a Truck By Backyard Breeder
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! She’d been thrown out the window of a fast moving truck. Her mate, as well, but he’d jumped clear of the road. She’d landed with a splat in the pavement, an unmoving pile of fur. The angel who saw it happen stopped to capture the boy and move her body off the road. As she bent over her, an eye fluttered open. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY/DANIEL ALBANY She was a mutt, but looked...
APA! will always keep Austin pets safe. We need Austin Animal Center to do their part.
Jul 03, 2021 More than a decade ago, Austin Pets Alive! stepped forward to provide support to the City of Austin in order to improve, and eventually fix, the Austin Animal Center, which at the time was killing more than 14,000 pets annually. Our goal was to teach AAC to implement best practices in No Kill sheltering and transfer animals to APA! that were at imminent risk of dying. We have since partnered with the city to advocate for policy changes and budget growth while offering free consultative and educational services. Then and now, this...
Woman Leaps From Car To Save Tiny Stray Kitten From Traffic
Life is tough on orphaned kittens, who face myriad risks without their mother’s protection. This became clear when an orphaned kitten wandered onto a busy street in Houston. As the tiny kitten’s black fur camouflaged into the night, it seemed all but certain the defenseless newborn would be killed by traffic. “Being so small and dark in color, it’s a miracle that this tiny kitten was not hit by a car,” rescuers told Greater Good Charities. “But on that fateful night, a driver saw him and swerved just in...
