Apply now for an online apprenticeship!
Are you looking to acquire some new skills this summer? We have six online apprenticeships that will suit anyone’s needs! The application period for these apprenticeships ends tomorrow, Friday, July 16. Seats are limited, so don’t miss out! Whether lost pets are your passion, fostering gets you excited or shelter clinic management is your thing, we think just about anyone can benefit from these online apprenticeships. Each apprenticeship is four weeks long and is made up of a combination of self-paced...
Microsoft’s New AI-Powered Tool Can Identify Dog’s Breed From A Photo
What makes dogs so lovable? That question, of course, has hundreds of answers! But for many, at least part of pups’ appeal lies in their beautiful and expressive faces. You can learn so much just from looking into their eyes. Knowing this, the software wizards at Microsoft have cooked up a new tool that trains AI and facial recognition technology to examine photos of dogs and take its best guess as to their breed, temperament, and more! The tool, part of Microsoft’s Bing search engine, goes by the name “What breed is that...
Miami Condo Rescuers Get A Helping Paw From Some Comfort Dogs
The collapse of the condo in Miami captured the world’s attention. It also brought out the best in many people, who did their part to ensure that the rescue efforts kept going. As you can imagine, it was a very stressful situation for those rescuers, so nine golden retrievers came in to lend a helping hand. Those Golden retrievers were brought from out of state to help those who were on scene as first responders. The Miami Surfside Condo collapse had certainly taken a toll, but the dogs were there to help. Photo: Wikimedia Commons...
Eagle Scout Helps Dog Rescue By Building And Donating 25 Dog Beds
One of the things you try to do as an Eagle Scout is to help others. It is built into some of the projects that they do, and in some cases, they just do things out of the kindness of their own heart. Nobody knows this better than a member of Eagle Scout troop 323 in Freeland, Joseph Wittke. He decided to do something that would help out dogs in need and he built 25 dog beds and donated them to the Amazing Grace Animal Rescue. Photo: Pixabay The rescue shared about the scout’s kindness on Facebook. They wrote: Article continues below Our...
Some Dogs Are Better At Learning And Understanding Words Than Others
If you have a pet in your home, you likely talk to them on a regular basis. It’s not that we necessarily expect our pets to answer us, we just want a listening ear. As it turns out, some pets may recognize what we are saying more than most of us realize. In the Journal Scientific Reports, a study was published after a group of dogs was tested to determine if they could understand the names associated with certain toys. Photo: PXHERE They wanted to see if a lot of training could influence the dogs and help them learn more if the training...
Husky Rescues Cat Trapped In A Cooler
While out on a walk with its owner, a husky became a hero after identifying a cat that was trapped in a cooler and wrapped in a trash bag. According to a post shared by the Fearless Kitty Rescue, over the weekend, a poor cat was dumped on the rescue donation bench. The kitty had been zippped into a cooler and wrapped in a trash bag, creating a very dangerous environment for her. Thankfully, in the early hours of Saturday, June 26th, a husky out for a walk with its owner sniffed the cat out and saved her. Photo: flickr/Irene Mei In the post,...
Dad Tells Golden Retriever That He’s Going To Be A Big Brother
Baby announcements have grown in popularity, and many people have added their own twist to the announcement. For some people, they announce the coming of their first child, and others use the announcement to tell an only child that they’re getting a sibling. One of the best parts of the announcements are the reactions of those finding out the news for the first time. While these announcements are most popular amongst humans, they’ve also made their way into the pet world. One lucky golden retriever got the announcement that he was...
Stray Puppy Full Of Bullets And Hit By A Car Gets A New Chance At Life
It’d be nice if all of the animals in the world had loving homes to return to or their own place in nature. However, that’s far from reality. Irresponsible pet owners and breeders have resulted in numerous stray dogs that roam the streets, and often, their quality of life isn’t great. Beyond their struggles of finding food and shelter, many have to survive the cruelty of humans who are out to get them. For one poor stray named Peggy, she’d run into the worst of luck. Not only had someone shot her repeatedly with a...
How To Socialize Feral Kittens So They’re Ready For A New Home
Every year, more feral kittens are born into the world, and sometimes, they don’t have the best quality of life. Rescuers and kind-hearted people might try to capture the kittens and offer them a new home, but coming from a feral background can mean they don’t adjust well to life with humans. Anyone whose been around feral cats and kittens knows just how feisty and “mean” they can be. Sadly, the rescued kittens who don’t get used to humans often grow into cats who are skittish and deemed unadoptable, resulting in...
There’s A Giant 3D Cat On The Outside Of A Building In Japan
A cat in Japan is capturing the attention of people passing by, and it’s not for the reason you might think. The giant feline, who is the size of a large yacht, sits on the upper corner of a tall building and watches over the drivers and people in Tokyo. While adorable, it’s not a real cat, but rather, a 3D digital LED cat projected onto a billboard. Photo: TikTok/nowthis The giant feline, nicknamed “Shinjuku east exit cat,” sits near a subway station and has won the hearts of several people, and even made quite a...
How Goats Play an Important Role in Wildfire Prevention
With drought impacting 90% of the western United States and about 50% experiencing the most extreme levels, officials are expecting a pretty rough fire season. There have already been several significant blazes. Personnel are as ready as they can be, with the typical equipment at hand. One species is also helping by lending a hand – or hoof – to the effort. Many communities have taken to using goats to help minimize the impacts of fire. Their grazing has proven to be a helpful tool in reducing the number of highly-flammable plants...
Over 800 Manatees Have Died In Florida Over The Past 6 Months, Shattering All Records
Florida manatees are dying at an alarming rate. The previous deadliest year for manatees occurred in 2013 when 830 manatees died due to a toxic algae bloom. Sadly, that record has been shattered in just six months. 841 manatees have died along the Atlantic coast of Florida between January 1 and July 2 of this year. Photo: Pixabay Dozens more have been injured but survived thanks to local rescue groups. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced the manatee deaths have been declared an Unusual Mortality Event, which...
After Being Shot By An Angry Farmer, Dog’s Collar Saves Her Life
There are lots of good reasons why dogs should wear collars. Collars help keep dogs safe on walks. They carry dog tags and ID. Some collars carry reflective strips and GPS trackers. But one Utah dog, Coconut, has found a new and novel use for her collar. After being repeatedly shot at by an angry farmer, this lucky dog’s collar saved her life. Photo: Pixabay According to KSL-TV, Coconut’s brush with death began innocently enough when the mischievous dog and her canine brother, Axel, dug a hole under the family fence. The pair were...
Emaciated Rescue Dog Who Pulled Global Heartstrings Has Passed Away
Shelter workers at Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control aren’t strangers to animal neglect and abuse. But they were still deeply affected by the heartbreaking story of “Skinny Dog,” a young Beagle or Brittney mix dumped behind a former Target in Fort Wayne, Indiana. By the time rescuers found him, the starving dog was so weak and emaciated he couldn’t even walk. Photo: YouTube/Fort Wayne’s NBC Veterinarians raced to give the dog emergency care, and — for a while — the pup responded well to treatment....
Boy Cat Names: Ideas for Naming a Male Cat
Getting a new kitty can be exciting, but pet parents often find it hard to name a cat, especially a male cat. You want to choose the right name that fits your cat’s personality and you want to make sure the name will fit your kitty as they grow into an adult cat. Whether you decide on a playful name, an old time name or a strong name, whatever it may be make sure it’s perfect for your kitty. Photo: Adobe Stock/RedcupStudio Choose a Name Based On Your Male Cat’s Personality In the beginning, kittens are fun and playful so...
Cat Who Went to Shelter After Owner Got Sick Becomes a Determined ‘Foster Fail’
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! Poochie’s human mom was very ill, and all she wanted was for him to find a fur-ever home before she passed. I was a foster mom and got drawn in by the caption “Make her dying wish come true.” I was told Poochie had completely shut down and would not relate to anyone in the shelter. I asked if I could help and was told “come on by and meet him.” CAT. PHOTO:...
Mother of Shelter Medicine receives 2021 Avanzino Leadership Award
We’re thrilled to announce that the 2021 Avanzino Leadership Award goes to Dr. Lila Miller for her trailblazing leadership and purposeful dedication to the field of veterinary shelter medicine. Dr. Miller transformed the lives of countless pets, developing the first veterinarian-written guidelines for shelter animal care, which are now used in shelters across the country to ensure the humane treatment of shelter pets. An unassuming innovator, she’s educated a generation of students about issues...
Workers Are Not Returning To The Office Because They Would Rather Be With Their Pets
2020 was the year that many of us found ourselves working from home. Even if we never had considered doing so before, the pandemic made the decision for us. As a result of working from home, over 12 million households were reported to have adopted new pets. It was good for the humans and good for the animals, but times are changing. Now that the world is starting to slowly get back to normal and people are leaving their confinement at home, those new pet owners are having to make a choice. They were able to stay home with their animal friends...
Woman Has The Most Hilarious Experience After Picking Her Cat Up From The Groomer
I think that all of us have had the experience of getting a bad haircut. When it happens to us, it can be devastating but it doesn’t have to be quite so difficult to handle when it happens to our pet. That was clearly seen when a Reddit user picked her cat up from the groomer and couldn’t help but share the experience. When you see the picture of the feline for yourself, it will take your breath away for all the wrong reasons. Fortunately, she had a good sense of humor about the whole thing and in her words, she “can’t...
Blind Abandoned Pit Bull Is Looking For A New Family
When you are part of an animal rescue group, you never know what your day is going to hold and nobody knows this better than the animal rescuers who work with Lucky Dog Refuge. They recently found a pit bull that had been abused and was left for dead when abandoned in the woods. It seems as if the dog was on the verge of giving up because she was suffering so greatly. Stacey, one of the rescuers, took the dog back to the car by leading her along with food. Photo: YouTube/Cute Dodo She named the dog Halo. At first, the dog was skittish and...
