Stray Dog With Injured Paw Asks The Vet’s Office For Help
Dogs are a lot more intelligent than we give them credit for. They definitely have much more self-awareness and emotional intelligence than people imagine them to. And this was exemplified by one smart stray dog who knew exactly where to go when he needed medical attention. The stray dog was suffering from a paw injury and was left roaming the streets of Juazeiro do Norte, Brazil. That is when the savvy pooch made his way to the veterinary clinic Clinica Vet VIP. When the pup made his way into the clinic, the vet, Dr. Dayse Ferreira da Silva,...
Golden Retriever Rescues Six Lost Baby Bunnies And Returns Them To Their Mother
Dogs are simply the best. The only way I can accurately describe them is that they are the living embodiment of kindness and compassion. In fact, dogs are more than happy to help rescue other animals in need. I remember when I was growing up, every springtime we would have a family of Western Scrub-Jays make their nest in our backyard’s avocado tree. And every spring, there would be at least one baby that would fall out and end up on the ground. But guess who would always be around to make sure that the baby was safe and sound until its...
Sleepy Rescue Dog Puts Herself To Bed Every Night
They say that kids thrive on routine and the same is true for dogs. A lot of dogs appreciate having regular schedules and routines so they know what to expect, like when they’re going to eat meals, take walks, go potty, and go to bed. But sometimes our schedules can be thrown off and our pups might not understand why. They may even try to take matters into their own hands and create a routine for themselves. That’s what one rescue dog named Tinker Bell did. According to ViralHog, Tinker Bell’s owners shared that she has a...
How To Create A Custom Spotify Playlist For Your Pet
Most people enjoy a certain type of music or have a favorite song. You may even have a few playlists of songs to listen to for certain occasions, like a playlist for working out or for road trips. But humans aren’t the only ones who enjoy music, animals appreciate it as well. In fact, music’s positive effects on animals are well-documented. One 2012 study published in The Journal of Veterinary Behavior indicated that kenneled dogs who listened to classical music experienced decreased stress levels. Pet owners often go above and...
People Are Amazed At These Two Dogs That ‘Look And Talk’ Like Humans
Two dogs are amazing people with their unique “human” features. It’s apparent that sometimes pets start to look like people – and sometimes even act like people. For one pet owner from Plymouth, her two dogs are gaining recognition from all over because of their uncanny resemblance to humans. According to Bored Panda, 46-year-old Kerry Docwra swears her two pups look like people. The two brothers, Ronnie and Reggie, have human-like features, including pink lips and whites in their eyes. Photo:...
Two Dogs And Two People Rescued From Truck Hanging Over A Ravine
A car accident turned into a heroic rescue after two people and two dogs were rescued from a truck hanging over a ravine in Idaho. Thankfully, an emergency rescue team arrived in time and was able to prevent a tragedy from unfolding. According to a police report from the Idaho State Police, a pick up truck towing a camper lost control on the Malad Gorge bridge. Photo: Facebook/SORT – Special Operations Rescue Team Magic Valley Paramedic The 67-year-old man and 64-year-old woman in the vehicle, along with their two small dogs, hit the...
Dog Returned To Rescue Because It ‘Didn’t Match The Owner’s Sofa’
A rescue dog was returned to the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home because it “didn’t match the sofa. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been turning to companion animals for comfort and friendship. With more people working from home, a lot of people felt they could take on the responsibility of a new pet. In fact, so many people were seeking out new pets, that the Battersea Dogs and Cats home was getting 1,500 calls inquiring about animals nearly every day during lockdown. According to HertsLive, the former CEO of...
Princess Roxy
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! One day when I went to a shelter, I saw an older dog who was barking in the cage. The staff member had said she was 9-years-old and she had been sent back twice due to landlord issues. I took her outside and found out her name was Roxy. PHOTO: STEPHI FROM NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE I didn’t feel the connection. I sat down and I said to her, “I don’t know about you Roxy, but I...
Felix the Cat… Er… Dog
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! Shortly after my childhood dog passed away at 19 years of age, I wanted to get another pup to share my life with. I turned to Craigslist, posting a request saying I was looking for a dog to adopt. Within the first 24 hours, I had tons of emails, but one caught my eye. PHOTO: MANDY FROM ALBUQUERQUE A woman emailed me saying she was trying to get rid of a dog. We met the next day. She...
Lovely Lily
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! When our 14-year-old Lab Pit mix died, our Aussie mix became despondent. We decided to look for another dog immediately. I searched rescues online for a small, non-shedding, young adult female, and I found one in the entire state. She was 15 miles away. She was a scrawny, blind-in-one-eye, half-shaved Shih Tzu that the rescue group had pulled off of death row at a local kill shelter that...
When Mom Says ‘No,’ Adorable German Shepherd Puppy Talks Back
This story originally appeared at Shareably. Teaching a puppy the do’s and don’ts around the house may not always have a successful outcome. A puppy may completely ignore a direct order to stop chewing furniture. It is normal to ask a puppy to stop attacking furniture. What is also normal is to get a blank stare from the adorable culprit because it doesn’t understand human speech. Scolding a puppy does work in some situations. But, a puppy that is being told off by its owner for being naughty may find it fitting to talk...
Veterinarian Makes Vaccinations Fun For Dogs With Positive Reinforcement And Dancing
Just like us, dogs dread going to the doctor and getting shots. But one veterinarian in Portugal named André Santos has come up with a way of vaccinating dogs without them noticing. Santos encourages all dog owners to vaccinate their pets and has gone viral for his fun technique. He wants the experience to be a positive one for the dogs, so he has incorporated tasty treats and dancing. He’s so good as his job that the dogs don’t even notice the needle. The compassionate vet engages in playtime with each dog to make sure they...
How To Identify, Treat And Prevent Common Bug Bites On Dogs & Cats
It’s not hard to love summer, when the days are long and the weather ideal for hiking, camping, and long walks with cats or dogs. Unfortunately, our favorite season is also rife with safety hazards, including flies, mosquitos, and other biting insects that love nothing more than to feast your pets while they play outdoors. Fortunately, there are ways to protect dogs and cats from all the bugs seeking to ruin their summer fun. Read on for tips to identify, treat, and prevent common bug bites on cats and dogs. Fleas Photo: Flickr/Rayaah...
Meet Whiskey: Kristen Bell’s New Three-Legged Rescue Dog
Kristen Bell and husband, Dax Shepard, just added a new member to their family – a three-legged rescue dog named Whiskey. Bell shared the exciting news with her fans on Instagram. She wrote, “Meet Whiskey! Before he was rescued he got in a fight with a truck and lost (a leg) but who needs four legs anyway?” Thousands of her fans thanked her for rescuing and commented on Whiskey’s adorable face. Photo: Instagram/kristenanniebell “He is perfectly wonderful! How sweet he is! Welcome to the most loving family Whiskey...
Rescued Again and Again
This story was originally shared TheAnimalRescueSite.GreaterGood.com. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! We rescued a 5-month-old puppy named Harley, but soon decided she needed a friend, so we went to the adoption day at a local shelter. I had just coaxed a lap sized little fellow out to let me pat him when, fate stepped in. PHOTO: PEXELS A family brought in this gigantic, 145 pound, 6-year-old dog to be surrendered. My stomach turned, my eyes welled up, I stared in blatant...
10 Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2020
A lot of things changed in 2020, but one thing remained the same – Americans love Labrador retrievers. American Kennel Club just released their list of most popular dog breeds of 2020 based on registration statistics. The Labrador retriever was named top dog for the 30th consecutive year! But for the first time, the French bulldog climbed its way to number 2. Photo: Pexels While some breeds gained in popularity, others declined. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi was knocked down to 11th spot by the Dachshund who took 10th. Rescued is our...
Community Centered Animal Support Takes Center Stage
Mar 18, 2021 It’s been over a decade since we started the APA! Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender Program (PASS). We began this initiative because we recognized that Austin pet owners were often faced with the terrible choice to give up their pets due to housing issues, life crises, pet medical problems the owner couldn’t afford to treat, and other human problems. The vast majority of these caregivers loved their pets like family, but their only choice at the time was to surrender the pet to the Austin city shelter....
Did You Know You Could be Arrested for Saving a Dog?
If you saw a dog in a hot car, what would you do? If you would have rescued it, there’s a chance you could be arrested for your good deed. That’s what happened to Michael Hammons, a Desert Storm veteran who spotted a Yorkshire terrier trapped in a hot car. The dog was panting and no hot water had been left for it. After calling law enforcement took too long to respond, Hammons took matters into his own hands. “I’ve got PTSD, and I’ve seen enough death and destruction,” Hammons told 11Alive, noting his...
Tune in for a Return to Home town hall TONIGHT!
We are halfway through the No Place Like Home Challenge and Best Friends Animal Society is going to check in with several participants of the Challenge tonight. Register now for the town hall this evening at 6:00pm EST. Even if you are not participating in the Challenge, anyone can benefit from attending. Let’s Get Them Home: Part 2 will discuss the evolutions and realizations that this panel of animal welfare leaders have discovered by taking a fresh look at their Return to Home policies. What’s worked for them? What...
Woman Asks Internet If She’s Liable For ‘Army Of Crows’ She Created Attacking Neighbor
This story originally appeared at Shareably. Crows are often associated with negative connotations like crop stealing, bad omens, and disease. But these birds are in fact one of the most intelligent creatures that might even have a bigger brain than you, figuratively speaking, of course. They’re not just intelligent, they’re super resourceful. An Oregon woman decided to feed and befriended her local murder of crows and what happens next was something she wasn’t prepared for. Photo: Pexels This woman wanted to test out a...
