Texas Pets Alive! Celebrates House Bill 2510 by Rep. Noble to Help Animal Rescues Across Texas
Mar 15, 2021 AUSTIN, TX – Texas Pets Alive!, Austin Pets Alive!’s advocacy arm, is excited to announce that House Bill 2510, introduced by Representative Candy Noble (R-District 89), will ensure no nonprofit animal rescue will have taxes imposed on adoption fees. HB 2510 is a companion bill to SB 197, filed by Senator Jane Nelson (R-District 12). Texas Pets Alive! works to promote and advocate for those rescue and shelter organizations that save the most at-risk companion animals in Texas, understanding that rescues across the...
Rescued Dog Reunited With Owner 13 Years After He Was Stolen
Thirteen years ago, Conner, a rescued Yorkie from Tennessee, had the perfect family. His loving dog mom, Karen Fox, was also a veterinarian. Karen’s husband, Timothy, spent every evening lovingly brushing Connor’s fur. But the dog’s idyllic life was shattered when somebody driving a red pickup truck snatched the 3-year-old dog right out of his front yard. Karen and her teenage son (who’d seen the dognapping occur) took off in pursuit of the driver, but the red truck slipped away with their beloved dog inside. The...
Please Don’t Shoot Me
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! I heard about Ollie from my son-in-law. The people that had him had abused and neglected him to the point that he was almost dead so they were just going to take him out and just shoot him. My heart went out to this little teacup Yorkie. PHOTO: Jaynee When I went to see him he was laying on a dirty old towel in their garage with no food or water. It was the middle of summer and...
Police Officer Rescues Injured Bald Eagle From Busy Interstate Off-Ramp
Bald eagles are usually seen near large bodies of water, but an injured eagle found itself on a busy interstate off-ramp in North Carolina. Officer Kostka with Raleigh Police responded to a call about an injured bald eagle spotted at Interstate 540 and Aviation Parkway. Photo: Pixabay He found the bird 15 feet from the edge of the road. The caller remained in the area observing the eagle from afar until help arrived. The bird was upright but unable to fly. According to ABC11, the officer wrapped the injured eagle in a towel and brought it to...
Senior Shelter Dog Finally Finds Forever Home After Spending Over 6 Years In Texas Shelter
It is said that good things come to those who wait. After waiting six long years in a Texas shelter, a senior dog named Baby Girl has finally found her forever home. The Black Mouth Cur mix arrived at the Winnie Berry Humane Society of Angelina County in 2014 and has spent half of her life in the shelter. She was adopted out a few times but returned shortly after due to “frightening the visitors”. Photo: Facebook/Winnie Berry Humane Society of Angelina County Staff believe she was abused as a young pup and that is why she is so...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s Candid Conversations, pet transport discussion and more!
Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Save the date: Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with Ed Jamison on March 23 at 12p PTJoin us for a brand-new series of open, informal 30-minute conversations and Q+A with various DEI leaders, hosted by our own Mary Ippoliti-Smith. Learn and be inspired by each speaker’s journey promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their daily work. Come away with ideas to keep more people and pets together through respect and...
Rescued Seal Travels 2,800 Miles, Joins NY Aquarium
In February of 2020 a harbor seal pup was found stranded near Abalone Point in Laguna Beach, California. The malnourished pup still had her umbilical cord attached and was clearly born prematurely, as she had white-blonde fur that is typically shed in utero. Rescuers with the Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC) waited with the pup on the cold, rocky beach, but her mother never returned. So, they wrapped the seal up in a blanket, named her Sidney, and brought her back to PMMC to heal. Photo: Facebook/Pacific Marine Mammal Center Sidney...
Dog Sings Sweet Duet With Cowboy After Her Favorite Song Comes On
This story originally appeared at Shareably. Although all dogs are awesome, some have a unique talent that you don’t see very often. Syd, a female cattle dog, is one of those. Not only is she gorgeous but come to find out, she’s also a gifted singer … well, in the canine world. But Syd has a huge advantage over other dogs. You see, she’s owned by Chris Petersen who’s not only a genuine cowboy but also a skilled country singer. His voice is reminiscent of some of the greatest 90’s stars, including George...
My Sammie Girl
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! I got a phone call at 2:00 am one morning from my friend, Paula. Paula was frantic & crying. She said her neighbor, an older drunk man, was outside hitting & kicking his dog in the middle of the yard. It was storming and she was crying and that the police wouldn’t do anything because it was after hours. PHOTO: PIXABAY/VINCI I told her to go get the dog and to call...
Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Surprises One Animal Shelter In Each State With $5,000
MuttNation Foundation was founded by Miranda Lambert and her mom, Bev Lambert, in 2009 to support rescues and help shelter pets find loving homes. After an unprecedented year, the nonprofit just announced they will be helping animal shelters across the country in a big way – with a $250,000 donation. MuttNation’s Mutts Across America program provides support to animal shelters in all 50 states. Since its launch in 2015, the program has provided over $1.25 million in grants to more than 350 shelters. But this year’s campaign...
Senior Dog Has A Forever Home After Being Neglected And Rejected Twice
Arthur was an older dog who had a nice home, but his owner passed away. Unsure where Arthur should go next, it seemed like the perfect solution when the family housekeeper stepped in and said they’d take the dog. The problem is, she not only didn’t care for Arthur, but she would also abuse him and refused to feed him. Most of the time, he was tied up outside and forgotten. Photo: Sidewalk Specials One day, Arthur ran away from the housekeeper’s yard. When he was found, neighbors witnessed as the housekeeper brutally beat him...
UK’s First-Ever Female Mounted Officer Granted Dying Wish To See A Horse One Last Time
75-year-old Rita Meredith is thought to have been the UK’s first-ever female mounted police officer. She joined the force back when she was in her 20s. Since then, Rita had relocated to Australia. However, as she was receiving palliative care in a facility, she did have one final wish: to see and smell a horse, one last time. And her dying wish was granted by the New South Wales Police Force. Officers from the New South Wales Police Force, Graham and Nicole, went to visit the elderly woman in her care facility. Of course, they...
Woman Gets Off With Just A Fine After She Tried To Drown Her Senior Dog
It is downright vile to think that anyone could have it in their hearts to hurt an animal. But the only thing worse than someone trying to harm an animal is when they are able to avoid proper prosecution for their crimes. One woman who tried to drown her senior dog with a heavy rock has been spared doing time in prison. 32-year-old mother of two, Charlene Latham, from Nottinghamshire, England, tried to kill her beautiful Belgian Shepherd named Bella by tying a large rock to her leash and then dumping the dog into a river. Photo:...
New Documentary Highlights The Secret Life Of Stray Dogs On The Streets Of Istanbul
Stories are all around us, though many go unnoticed and untold. The people and places we interact with are each full of their own unique features, triumphs, and tragedies. Documentary filmmakers have the satisfying, though often difficult, job of bringing these worlds to life for us. By focusing their lens on an area of life we take for granted, they’re often able to uncover the most amazing stories. For director Elizabeth Lo, inspirational stories were found in an unlikely place: A trio of stray dogs in Turkey. Photo:...
Rescue Puppy With A Mustache Finds A Forever Home
A puppy was found with unusual facial markings that look exactly like a mustache. When the Arizona Humane Society rescues abandoned animals, it’s usually a sad ordeal. But recently, they found one puppy in need of help that couldn’t help but make them smile. Despite her predicament, the little puppy’s mustache put a smile on all the staff’s faces. As the AHS said, “Despite the sad beginning to her story, Ms. Mustachia’s sweet ‘stache couldn’t help but cheer us up!” Photo:...
Owner GPS Tracks Missing Pet To A Suspected Dog And Cat Meat Factory In China
A suspected dog and cat meat factory was raided and hundreds of animals were confiscated after a pet owner found his missing cat being held hostage at the factory. According to ABS-CBN, a cat owner used a GPS tracking device to locate his missing cat. Thankfully, he was able to find his cat, 1,200 kilometers away, and save it from a potentially cruel fate. The cat had been stolen and it’s suspected it would’ve been slaughtered and sold for food had the owner not tracked the cat and found it prior. The incident, which took place at...
Why Is My Cat So Fat?
Pet ownership has steadily grown in recent decades, which is great news for the 6.5 million animals who enter American shelters each year. But while adoption continues to help homeless animals, our inclination to pamper our pets has led to another dangerous crisis, feline obesity, which now affects millions of American cats. Obese Cats Face Health Risks Photo: Flickr/Chika Watanabe Extra weight may leave us with more cat to cuddle, but those pounds spell trouble for our feline friends. Obese and overweight cats are prone to joint problems,...
Cadbury Reveals This Year’s 10 “Bunny” Finalists
Who will be the next Cadbury Bunny? Pets of all shapes, sizes, and species are vying for a chance to be featured as the “bunny” in this year’s Cadbury Clucking Bunny commercial. Countless owners submitted photos of their usual and unusual pets sporting bunny ears, but only one can win. For the third year in a row, Cadbury held “Bunny Tryouts” and submissions were due by March 1st. The finalists were decided with the help of last year’s winner, the adorable two-legged dog named Lt. Dan. Photo:...
Shelter Dog Finally Finds Her Person After Waiting 809 Days At Illinois Shelter
A shelter dog named Demi had a rough start to life, but has finally found her person after patiently waiting 809 days. Demi was found abandoned on the side of the road with her dog bed and had multiple wounds from fighting off other stray dogs. Helping Strays of Monroe County in Illinois took her in and started to earn her trust. Photo: Facebook/Helping Strays of Monroe County Due to her past experiences, Demi was leery of other dogs and people. But the staff was determined to rehabilitate the young pup. Thanks to consistent training and a...
Survey Claims That Having A Dog In Your Dating Profile Photos Increases Your Attractiveness And Potential Matches
A new survey reveals that dogs could play a major role in dating. According to the survey done by Honest Paws, having a dog in your dating profile photos increases your chances of finding a match. The survey polled 600 singles using dating apps in the U.S. and 70% of participants feel that having a dog in their photos does help them get more matches. Photo: Unsplash Additionally, 60% of participants stated they’d be more likely to match with someone who has a dog in their profile picture. Those are pretty big percentages! According to...
