Neglected Street Dog Makes An Incredible Transformation
A hairless, neglected street dog in Bali made an incredible transformation after being taken in by a loving rescue. Aaron, with Sun and Sage rescue, spotted a “white blob” on the street corner near a gas station. As he approached, he realized the blob was a dog – in despate need of help. According to The Dodo, the poor thing had no hair left and was covered in scabs. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo Aaron managed to catch the dog, who he named Homer, and take him to the vet, but his condition was so bad he wasn’t sure if the...
Man Finds Dog Living Alone In The Woods And Offers Her A Forever Home
Graham Whatmough was taking a walk through the woods in his homeland of Canada when he decided to veer off-trail a bit. He initially had been going after some wild cranberries he’d spotted, but after a few moments of gathering berries, he noticed an animal hiding beside a fallen log. It wasn’t a wild animal though, it was a dog! According to The Dodo, Graham shared that the dog had been living there for a while it looked like. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo Naturally, Graham approached the dog, but she didn’t seem very friendly....
Foster Mom’s Brutally Honest Adoption Post Finds ‘Gross And Quirky’ Dog The Perfect Home
Every dog deserves to find that perfect forever family who will appreciate them for who they are. However, it’s not always easy. Some dogs are challenging, high-maintenance, or boast a number of undesirable traits. While many of those dogs who don’t have homes end up being euthanized, there are some shelters and foster parents who are dedicated to finding each dog in their care a loving home. That was true for Chowder’s foster mom. She described the English Bulldog as being “gross and quirky,” and she wanted to...
Stranger Saves Woman And Dog Stuck Inside Burning Home
James Cullen was driving home through Fort Myers Beach in Florida when he noticed smoke pouring from a driveway. Rather than continuing along, he detoured off to investigate the cause of the smoke and it’s a good thing he did. As he got closer, he saw flames shooting from a two-story home. After getting out of his vehicle, he could hear a voice yelling, “I can’t get out!” Photo: Wikimedia Commons The Good Samaritan ran up to the burning house and found a woman on the porch with her dog. She told Cullen that she...
Olympian Reunited With Missing Dog Thanks To The Power Of Social Media
Three-time Olympic champion Aly Raisman took to social media when her dog, Mylo, went missing. Mylo went missing over the 4th of July weekend when fireworks spooked the pup and he fled. Thankfully, it wasn’t long before Aly was reunited with her beloved pup thanks to a group of kind-hearted strangers. Photo: Wikimedia Commons In since-deleted captions, Aly shared on Instagram and Twitter: “To my followers in the seaport/Boston area…my dog Mylo was terrified of fireworks and ran off. He has a tag on and a leash. Please let...
Adorable Curly-Haired Cats Look Just Like Little Sheep
I might be biased, but cats are the CUTEST! They have so many adorable features like their little pink toe beans, their cute button noses, those tiny mouths, and of course, their soft and silky fur. In fact, cats are quite fussy when it comes to their fur. They’re always meticulously grooming themselves in order to stay looking sharp. We’re so used to seeing cats with perfectly straight fur, that we never think that there could actually be curly-haired cats. But surprisingly, there is a very rare subset of cats who actually have...
Terrified Dog Learns How To Relax After Being Rescued From Euthanasia
We often forget just how emotional animals can be. They have feelings too, and they can also experience the same anxiety, fear, and sadness that is associated with abandonment. That is why animal shelters are such depressing places. They’re full of sad animals who’ve been abandoned and are feeling scared, vulnerable, and unloved. Every animal deserves a loving, forever home. Sadly, not all animals get lucky right away. Some of them are left to wait in a shelter for someone to come and notice them and then take them home. Photo:...
Herd Of Wild Elephants Finally Heading Home After 807-Mile Trek Across China
For the past 17 months, a herd of wild Asian elephants have been roaming through China and making headlines. Sixteen elephants left a nature reserve in China’s southwestern province of Yunnan in March 2020 and started north. The endangered species plowed their way through fields, eating millions of dollars in crops as they went, and even entered villages. Walking hundreds of miles is exhausting and at one point the herd was seen napping in a field. The adorable moment was shared around the world. The herd settled for awhile in a...
Me-ouch? This webcast explores potentially negative feline language
Are the words we use to describe cats actually doing more harm than good? When you hear “feral cat,” what image comes to mind? More cuddly or sassy? The term “feral” could actually be hampering efforts to gain support for community cat programs. This and other vocabulary we use will be explored in a quick 30-minute Million Cat Challenge webcast, Language That Harms Cats, presented by Monica Frenden-Tarant, Danielle Bays, and Julie Levy. This fast-paced and practical session will be held on August 18, 2021, 12...
6 Ways to Celebrate World Elephant Day on August 12
There are many reasons to love elephants. These gentle giants are loving, loyal creatures who look out for their herds. They never forget a face, and (the females at least) grow up to become awesome animal moms. Photo: Pixabay But elephants–though once plentiful across Asia and Africa–are also being hunted into extinction. Ivory fetches high prices, encouraging poachers. Other countries allow, and even promote, trophy hunting. Meanwhile, zoos, circuses, and other “entertainment” venues routinely abuse and exploit...
Dog That Had Been Confined to Crate for Most of His Life Finds Loving 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 found my little guy on Craigslist offered up for free. I’d been looking for a dachshund after falling in love with my daughter’s. Couldn’t believe anyone would offer one up for free but I was excited. Drove about 50 miles to see him. Starting out I wasn’t sure I was going to take him, but when I asked about what his routine was, I was horrified and knew right...
Cats Don’t Want To Work For Their Food, Study Finds
Wild cats forage for their food but a recent study found domestic cats are freeloaders. Some may call domestic cats lazy, but they have mastered “work smarter not harder”. Instead of hunting for food, indoor cats have discovered they can be served food by humans simply by meowing – another learned behavior. Photo: Pixabay/ ClaraMD Animals will hunt for their food in the wild and many that are domesticated, like dogs, still prefer to work for their food. This is known as contrafreeloading. Researchers at the University of...
State Animals of the Western United States
The last portion of our feature on state animals lands us in the West. From the majestic Rockies to the southwestern desert to the coast of the Pacific Ocean, this region is very geographically diverse. It’s also home to a wide variety of critters. There are plenty that can only be found in certain states, as well. Learn about some of them below. Check out the state animals in the Northeast!Check out the state animals in the Midwest!Check out the state animals in the South! New Mexico — Black Bear Photo: Adobe Stock/Wirestock To...
State Animals of the Southern United States
So far, we’ve explored the state animals from the Northeast to the Midwest. Now it’s time to travel towards the border and dive into the Southern states! The South is the most racially diverse area in the United States. The warm climate and long growing season yield incredibly profitable crops such as tobacco, rice, sugarcane, and cotton. The 17th to 18th century European settlers saw this incredible opportunity to raise and export crops, but lacked the skilled labor and discipline to grow them. This resulted in the rise of...
State Animals of the Midwestern United States
Now that we’ve tackled the state animals of the Northeast, let’s travel a bit to the Midwest! Known as “America’s Heartland,” the Midwest boasts production of most of the nation’s manufacturing and farming. Home to more than a quarter of all U.S. presidents, the Midwest is considered to be incredibly diverse with abundant nature from the Great Lakes to the Northwoods. With its rich history and vast populations of wildlife, state animals for this region can be quite varied, though we may run into the...
State Animals of the Northeastern United States
The Earth is filled with incredible, unique wildlife. These creatures have distinct habits, likes and dislikes, and food resources that lead them to inhabit and thrive in specific environments. To dive deeper into the immense variety of animals living in our country, let’s explore the official state animals by region in the U.S. — starting with the Northeast! Check out the state animals in the Midwest!Check out the state animals in the South!Check out the state animals in the West! Maine – Moose Photo: Adobe Stock/Harry...
89 Dogs Rescued And 10 People Arrested In Massive Dogfighting Ring Takedown
89 pit bulls are finally safe after being rescued from one of the “largest and most brutal dogfighting rings” in the country. The dogs were found cowering in the back of their small cages in basements, sheds, and garages and most didn’t have access to food or water. They were terrified of people, and many had broken teeth and scars from fighting. Dogfighting is not only cruel but illegal in all states. Photo: ASPCA Multiple law enforcement agencies and animal rescue groups came together to takedown the massive underground...
Homeopathy for your animal’s dental issues
Discover how homeopathy can help treat dental issues in your canine or feline companion. The health of your dog or cat’s teeth and gums is vital to his quality of life. The pain and discomfort caused by inflamed gums and bad teeth can make him miserable. The good news is that there are many ways to help alleviate dental issues, and protect the health of his teeth and gums. This article focuses on how carefully prescribed, individualized homeopathic remedies can be an effective solution to dental issues. The selection of a homeopathic...
Homeopathic help for your dog or cat’s dental problems
Discover how homeopathy can help treat dental problems in your canine or feline companion. The health of your dog or cat’s teeth and gums is vital to his quality of life. The pain and discomfort caused by inflamed gums and bad teeth can make him miserable. The good news is that there are many ways to help alleviate dental problems, and protect the health of his teeth and gums. This article focuses on how carefully prescribed, individualized homeopathic remedies can be an effective solution to dental problems. The selection of a...
Don’t Surrender Your “Pandemic Pet”, Instead Discover Ways To Thrive Together
Guest Post By Casey Hersch “If you signed up and adopted or purchased an animal during this last year and a half and used them for your comfort, your safety, and to make you feel better, and loved, and less lonely please give them the respect of taking the time to try and work through the problems that arrive now.”–Larissa Wohl, Pet Rescue Expert You wake up in the middle of the night to the sounds of sharp cries coming from the room next door. You want to cover your ears and go back to sleep, but the cries turn into wails...
