The Fight To Ban Foot-hold and Leg-hold Traps In The U.S. Is Still An Uphill Battle
Animal cruelty is typically considered a crime, but in the form of “foot-hold” or traditional “leg-hold” traps, it’s still practiced without punishment in 42 states. These traps snare an animal by the leg once they’ve reached in to grab bait. They have been traditionally used by fur trappers, as the mechanism does not harm the majority of the animal’s fur. Once trapped, the animal is unable to eat, drink, return to their nest or babies, find shelter, or defend themselves from predators. As Fur-Bearers...
Two Volunteers Drove 3,000 Miles To Rescue Dogs After Texas Winter Storm
Volunteers drove 3,000 miles to rescue 16 dogs in Texas after the winter storm devastated the state. As if the pandemic weren’t enough, Texas has been hit incredibly hard by a historic winter storm that caused extended power outages. People were left without heat, power, or water for days in freezing temperatures, and humans weren’t the only ones to suffer. As what happens in any natural disaster, many animals were suffering because of the storm. Animals were cold, hungry, tired, and in need of care. Many animals also became...
Dogs Rescued From ‘Living In Their Own Waste’ Are Hardly Recognizable After Getting Haircuts
Seven dogs were rescued from living in makeshift kennels and unsanitary conditions. The Gables Dogs and Cats Home, located in Plympton, received a call about a suspected puppy farm. The rescue group immediately went to investigate and found seven severely neglected dogs, covered in matted fur, open sores, and feces. As they shared on Facebook, they were relieved to see the situation wasn’t actually a puppy farm, but the seven dogs they did find were in pretty bad condition. Photo: Facebook/Gables Dogs & Cats Home Photo:...
Officers Carry Police Dogs To Safety After Their Vehicle Was Hit By A Fleeing Driver
Officers carried two police dogs to safety after their vehicles were hit by a fleeing driver. Recently, concerned customers filed multiple reports to the Dunedin police regarding a driver who’d run into multiple vehicles at a local Pak ‘n Save. Before police could arrive, the driver stole a car from a workshop and fled the scene. Thankfully, he didn’t get far. Photo: Pixabay Shortly after fleeing the scene, he crashed into even more parked vehicles. Officers quickly arrived at the new scene and cornered the driver in a...
Starving Dog Left To Die In Kentucky Parking Lot Gets Adopted By Shelter Worker
When we first wrote about Ethan, the emaciated dog had been dumped and left to die in a shelter parking lot. When rescuers found him, the starving dog was 40 pounds underweight and so weak he couldn’t even lift his head. “He is the thinnest dog we have ever seen that was still breathing,” the Kentucky Humane Society wrote at the time. “The outline of every bone can be seen from his dehydrated skin, and his muscle loss is extreme, as his body tried to find any fuel to survive.” Photo: Facebook/ Kentucky Humane...
Our Mask Protocols Aren’t Changing
Mar 04, 2021 Austin Pets Alive! will continue to require staff, volunteers, shelter visitors, and APA! Thrift store shoppers to wear masks when on site at any APA! location, which includes its Town Lake campus, Tarrytown shelter, and all four APA! Thrift stores. We will not be loosening our safety protocols that have been in place for the foreseeable future, so please mask up when you come to see our pets and our people. We appreciate our community’s kindness, understanding, and commitment to keeping each other safe. Source: Austin Pets...
Raw Pet Food Brand Issues Recall Due To Possible Salmonella & Listeria Contamination
On March 3, 2021, Bravo Packing, Inc. of Carneys Point, NJ issued a voluntary recall on all Ground Beef and Performance Dog, a frozen raw pet food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. No confirmed illness have been reported at this time. The recall is a result of routine sampling that was performed by the FDA. Samples of Performance Dog and a sample of Ground Beef collected during the inspection tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Salmonella is harmful to...
#AmplifyLifesaving for pets like Zeus
Mar 04, 2021 When Zeus showed up at APA!’s doors he was in bad condition. At six years old, Zeus had suffered from untreated diabetes and an infected wound from a previous front leg amputation. This combination can scare off potential fosters and adopters, but we know our APA! family is fearlessly dedicated to lifesaving. Zeus showing off his tripod status Josefina is a veterinary technician who was looking to adopt an older cat with chronic conditions, since she knew how to care for pets in need. For her, Zeus was the perfect match....
Abandoned Dog Meets 11-Year-Old Boy Who Helped Save Him
Helping out a stranger in a moment of need is one of the best things a person can do. That kindness can echo out into the world and have lasting ramifications. For one boy and his parents in Louisville, KY, the aid they were able to give saved not only one dog’s life, but could be the spark that saves many more. It all started with a simple case of right place, right time. On January 29th, Tatum Henderson and his parents were dropping off a donation of stuffed toys to the Kentucky Humane Society. The 11-year-old loves dogs and was...
Earth’s Honey Bees Are Dying Off, Here’s How You Can Help Save Them!
In the United States, pollinating insects are responsible for 90% of all flowering plants and more than a third of all crop production, the USDA reports. Without them, we could be facing severe food shortages and skyrocketing costs on produce we might otherwise take for granted. That’s a future many would like to avoid, but one we may be headed toward. As Mother Jones reports, a century of heavy pesticide usage has not been kind to the honey bees of North America. In the last few decades a new class of insecticides called...
Cats, foster programs or shelter clinic management? Improve your skills with these 3 online apprenticeships!
Animal welfare organizations, are you looking to acquire some new skills and knowledge this spring? We have three spectacular and varied online apprenticeships to help with that! Whether cats are your fancy, turbocharging your foster program 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 learning and four 90-minute weekly Zoom meetings with your instructor. The...
Tiny Puppy Attempts To Take A Wild Mustang For A Walk
Australian cattle dogs are quite hardy animals. Given that their breed was made for herding large animals, these dogs need to be tough, and smart, too. It just so happens that one adorable little Australian cattle dog pup has stolen the internet’s heart with a demo of how clever and stout she is after she was caught on video doing what her breed does best. The tiny little 8-week old Australian cattle dog was filmed leading a horse around by his lead with a lot of bravado for such a small puppy. Darla, the pooch, can be seen holding...
This Map Shows Which Countries Prefer Cats Vs. Dogs
Long before debates about whether or not a dress was blue or gold, there was another major debate where people took very staunch sides. That great debate – which continues to this day – is which pet is the best pet. Dogs? Or, cats? Personally, I’m a cat person. But my opinion is only one of millions, so if you’ve ever wanted to know where the entire world stands on such an important debate, all you need to do is look at the map below. Photo: CANVA Thanks to Budget Direct, there is now a world map that lists out pet...
UPS Driver Saves Discarded Puppy While Driving His Route
A UPS driver witnessed a puppy being discarded in the road and managed to save its life. Jason Harcrow was doing his usual route for UPS in Stanislaus County, California when he noticed a car stop abruptly in the middle of the street. At first, he may have thought nothing of it, but he paid attention anyway and it’s a good thing he did! Someone in the car ended up tossing a tiny puppy into the middle of the street before driving off. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Harcrow was alarmed at what he witnessed and knew he needed to act quickly. He...
Owner Uses Video Doorbell To Tell His Escaped Dog To Go Back Into The House
A dog owner used his Ring doorbell system to talk to his escaped dog and tell him to go back into the house. Many people use Ring doorbell systems, and security systems, in hopes of preventing a break-in. The cameras allow homeowners to see their properties and speakers even allow them to talk to anyone who shows up while they’re away. All of this can be done through an app, which conveniently alerts homeowners of suspicious activity, like open doors. Photo: Wikimedia Commons One homeowner was away from his place when he kept getting...
Guard-Dog-In-Training Caught Napping During A Staged Armed Robbery
A guard-dog-in-training failed a test after napping through a staged armed robbery. Dogs make great companions, but they also make great guard animals. Having a dog around brings an increased sense of peace, knowing they’ll likely protect you if something arises, like a robbery or attack. However, not all dogs have a natural instinct to guard and protect. A hilarious video captured the moment a guard-dog-in-training named Lucky was taking a test to see how she’d respond to a staged armed robbery. Unforntualey, she slept through...
Austin Pets Alive! Transports 70 Dogs to Sunny Florida
Mar 03, 2021 AUSTIN, TX — Austin Pets Alive! coordinated the rescue and transport of 70 dogs from across Texas, sending them to West Palm Beach on Wednesday. With help from Wings of Rescue, the dogs were flown to Florida where most will be available for adoption at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, and a few others at the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County. Shelters across Texas were left in need of help to save thousands of pets after Winter Storm Uri ravaged the state and left millions without power, heat, and/or...
Four Pounds Of Happiness
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 have to give you some background. We had two dogs, Honey and Taco. My husband was stern on the fact that “NO MORE PETS…period!” PHOTO: PEXELS One day as I was turning a corner and I almost ran over this little mass sitting in the middle of the street. I slammed on my brakes, got out of my car expecting her to run off, she just sat there like she had been...
Investigation Launched After Disturbing Video Shows NC Police Officer Mistreating K9
A North Carolina police officer has been ‘administratively separated’ from a K9 named Zuul after a disturbing video surfaced of him mistreating the dog during training. Salisbury Police Department (SPD) is aware of the video and said they are unable to comment because it is an “ongoing personnel matter.” The alarming video was anonymously shared with a Charlotte-area TV station, FOX 46, who shared it with the public. In the video, the officer put a leash around the dog’s neck and then proceeded to lift Zuul by...
Hospital Therapy Dog & Resident Good Boy, Bob, Is Comforting Patients And Doctors In Boston
Nobody wants to stay in the hospital. But it’s especially tough to be a patient during a pandemic, when Covid-19 precautions limit visitors and human interactions. But at Tuft’s Medical Center in Boston, there’s a 4-legged employee determined to share comfort and cheer as the pandemic drags on. Between 8am and 4:30pm five days a week, a golden retriever/goldendoodle mix named Bob roams the halls looking for patients in need of a licensed therapy dog to brighten their day. Photo: Instagram/bobthedogtuftschildrens “If...
