Five-Year-Old Dog Rescued From Puppy Mill Finally Finds a Happy Ending
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! Teddy was rescued from a puppy mill when he was 5-years-old. He was given to a rescue shelter where I volunteered. He was so terrified of people that he wouldn’t let anyone near him. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY/Сергей Корчанов The shelter was doing an adoption event just a few days after they received Teddy,...
PetSmart Recalls Over 100,000 Dog Food Bowls With Potential Sharp Edges
The latest recall issued is not for dog food or treats, but dog food bowls. On September 1, 2021, PetSmart voluntarily recalled 100,300 Top Paw® Double Diner Dog Bowl due to a “laceration hazard”, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Photo: PetSmart The double dog bowls were sold at PetSmart from October 2017 through June 2021. Anyone who purchased the elevated bowls with a dog paw print on the front with SKU number 5270098 and UPC number 73725775404 are asked to stop using them immediately. The...
Did The U.S. Military Leave K-9s Behind In Kabul? Pentagon Calls Rumor Fake News
America’s longest war may be over, but the battle against misinformation lives on. Now the U.S. government has been accused of leaving its K-9 allies behind in Kabul, leaving Americans outraged at the military’s alleged abandonment of its brave canine heroes. But new reporting has challenged this viral rumor, which appears to be America’s latest example of fake news. Photo: Flickr/The U.S. Army The rumor began when American Humane published a statement accusing the U.S. government of abandoning 51 contracted military K-9s in...
Illinois Woman Designs Playful Pajamas For Pit Bulls To Show They Are Friendly, Loving Dogs
Pit bulls are sweet, affectionate, and most of the time big goofballs – but that is not how they are viewed by most people. Bully breeds are unfairly labeled as aggressive due to pit bulls being used as fighting dogs. But one Illinois woman hopes to end the pit bull stigma by showing off their fun side with adorable dog pajamas. It all started when Erin Crowley adopted a pit bull named Duncan. Just like most pet parents, she became “obsessed” with her beloved dog and wanted to spoil him with some dog clothing. However, she...
Future of APA!: Serving the City of Austin: APA!’s Lasting Commitment to Austin Animals
Sep 02, 2021 This week, we are going back through time to showcase the history of No Kill in Austin and our public-private partnership with the City of Austin. [embedded content] 1998-2001: From the beginning when local attorney Jim Collins created Austin Pets Alive!, it’s mission has been to promote and provide the resources, education and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals in shelters. In order to meet that mission, APA! started as an advocacy organization dedicated to making program and policy changes at...
Dolphins Help Rescue Crew Find Lost Swimmer Off Coast Of Ireland
Swimmer lost at sea for nearly 12 hours off the coast of Ireland is rescued thanks in part to a pod of bottlenose dolphins. A man believed to be in his 30’s decided to swim from Castlegregory beach to Mucklaghmore Rock (over 5.5 miles), but the chilly water and long distance proved to be too much. He used his remaining strength to stay afloat. Photo: Pexels/ Michel Rothstein Two lifeboat crews and a helicopter were dispatched to find the missing swimmer after his belongings were found on the beach. Rescuers scoured the open waters and...
Register now for Maddie’s Candid Conversation with Akisha Townsend Eaton
Join us Tuesday, September 14 for an open, informal 30-minute conversation and Q+A with Akisha Townsend Eaton, an attorney at the Animal Legal Defense Fund. The chat will begin at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern. In this discussion with Maddie’s Fund Executive Leadership Team member Mary Ippoliti-Smith, Akisha shares her story from multiple angles. She speaks of how the work of animal lifesaving and animal protection policy are interwoven and how ultimately all social policy can work together – especially in removing barriers...
Disabled Rescue Dog Cannot Control His Excitement Over New Wheelchair Ramp
Benny is a happy-go-lucky dog who doesn’t realize he is disabled. The playful pup is unable to use his hind legs but gets around great in his custom wheelchair. The Tucker Farm (comprised of Beth, her husband Joe, two kids, and numerous rescue dogs) took Benny in as a foster dog when he was just a puppy. He was born with mobility issues and surrendered to a rescue by the breeder. Can you believe this is the first time Benny came here? We can’t wait to get him home! #floof #rescue #doodle Posted by The Tucker Farm on Thursday,...
Dog Saves Owner From Rattlesnake… Twice
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 live in a rural area where people routinely dump their dogs. Reba, a 45-pound red Queensland Heeler, was one who came to live with us. She is very protective, as this story will prove. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY/ANDREWNEWLAND Getting bitten by a rattlesnake once is possibly an accident. Choosing to be bitten again is true bravery! Reba has been bitten three times in the two times she saved...
Golden Retriever Puppy Relaxes In Pool With Flamingo Inner Tube And Video Goes Viral
Puppies are pure perfection and everything they do is adorable, but a four-month-old golden retriever has taken adorable to a whole new level. Meet Riley. She is living her best life in south Florida where she spends her days napping (in duck pajamas), solving food puzzles, and relaxing in the pool. @rileysgoldenlife Welcome to my tiktok 💛 #riley #golden #goldenretriever #goldenretrieverlife #goldenretrieverpuppy #puppy #pjs #sleepyhead #pup #thatsjustmybabydog ♬ That’s Just My Baby Doge – Chicky Milky Sounds...
Why Exotic Animals Make The Worst Pets, Leading To Needless Suffering
Wild animals like tigers, cheetahs, lions, primates, and even reptiles are being taken from the wild as pets across the world. Not only do these kinds of animals not belong in a domesticated environment, they are actually dangerous, and suffer greatly by being abused as “pets.” As Born Free USA reports, around 5,000 tigers alone are estimated to be held by private individuals, but since most states don’t keep accurate records on exotic animals that enter their state, it has become almost impossible to know how many...
Common canine conditions that respond well to acupuncture
A wide variety of health problems in dogs, from allergies to kidney disease, respond well to acupuncture. Here’s a look at the most common conditions this ancient healing modality can help treat. When it comes to alternative therapies for dogs, acupuncture is one of the most well-known, even among those who use those and practice mainstream medicine. It’s not surprising, considering how long acupuncture has been around – and how effective it can be in the treatment of a wide range of health problems in our canine companions....
‘Ugly’ Pitbull Finally Finds A Forever Home After A Year Of Waiting
All dogs deserve a loving and stable home. Sadly, not all dogs get so lucky. Every year, there are thousands of homeless pets who end up inside animal shelters waiting for a miracle that will never come. It is quite heartbreaking, and it’s one of the reasons that adopting rather than shopping for a pet is such a wonderful choice to make. When it comes to animals getting adopted, there are many reasons why some animals are overlooked more than others. Photo: Pixabay/KEVSER AÇIKGÖZ Sadly, some of this can be purely...
Adorable Puppy Imitates Bunny In Viral Video
Monkey see, monkey do. Or in this case, it’s more like puppy see, puppy do. Babies are known to learn many different behaviors by observing those around them, and the same goes for puppies too. These adorably quizzical creatures will often explore the world around them, eager to learn, and many times they will carefully watch other dogs or animals around them, observing their behaviors.In some really cute instances, they will mirror these behaviors much to our delight. Luckily for us, there is one precious Boxer puppy who decided to...
Abandoned Dog Found Starving To Death Gets A Second Chance At Life
It is absolutely mind-boggling how there can be people in this world who would be completely fine with neglecting a dog and leaving them to suffer. Or worse, I don’t understand how someone could see an animal suffering and then just keep driving like it’s nothing. For one suffering pooch, Sotirakis, life was pretty rough. The dog was living as a stray for some time, and he was starving. In fact, he was getting very desperate when a couple driving by spotted the starving dog on the side of the highway. Photo: Pixabay/Rahat 20 They...
Omaha Woman’s ‘DogGurt’ Spreads Joy And Gives Back
Starting a business is a daunting task, even more so in the middle of a pandemic! But Doggurt founder Amanda Colanino has taken on that double challenge with her organic frozen treats. She’s already seeing success — what started as a humble venture in September of 2020 with Colanino showing up to farmer’s markets and events has ballooned into a presence in multiple US states, with more development on the way. It all started in Omaha, Nebraska when Colanino combined her passion for making tasty frozen treats with her love of...
Nerf’s New ‘Catnip Disc Blaster’ Delights And Puzzles Cats Everywhere
Are you a cat owner? If you’re reading this, the answer is likely yes. And that means you’re likely to say “yes” when hit with the follow-up: Do you often search for novel ways to amuse and confuse your cat? We’ve all done it. Part of the pleasure of pets is seeing them react to the world around them. I have to be honest. Although I’ve had my fair share of fun playing and messing with cats, I never dreamed up something as wild as this: PHOTO: PETCO That is the Catnip Blaster, new from Nerf. I could explain...
Mama Dog Protects Her Puppies Even After She Was Shot
A good mom does anything for her kids. That holds true across species. Sadly, it’s often the most tragic stories that remind us of this truth. Fortunately for Bailey the rescue dog, this one has the silveriest of linings. Found by rescuers laying near-motionless, Bailey had been through two major challenges. First, she’d given birth to a beautiful litter of puppies. Second, she’d been shot. Photo: Pexels/Adrianna Calvo Her legs bleeding, Bailey’s first thought was to protect her pups — she even shielded them from...
Shelter Cat Pushes All the Other Kitties Out of the Way When She Sees the Human She Wants
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! It was a busy day at work, full of lots of meetings. I finally returned to my desk, only to find a voice message waiting for me. My husband’s voice said, “Sweetheart, someone wants to meet you.” Then I heard a very distinctive, “Miu! Miu miu meeewwwww!” CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY/DENISE MCQUILLEN Guess what happened two days later? That’s right, we went to...
Frogs Use Flowers As Umbrellas When It Rains And There Are Photos To Prove It
Frogs spend a lot of time in the water, but that doesn’t mean they don’t know enough to get out of the rain. Indonesian wildlife photographer Ajar Setiadi captures the unseen moments of animals that reside in his garden and around his home in Bogor. But most are not the typical photographed species. He features his perfect shots of spiders, snakes, snails, pray-mantis, and adorable frogs on his Instagram page for all to see. Setiadi has a special interest in frogs because they are not only fascinating creatures, but his pets. Just...
