Soldier Forms A Bond With A Puppy While Being Deployed, But Bringing Her Back To The U.S. Wasn’t Easy
SPCA International does a lot of good for animals around the world. We’ve brought you many of the stories in which they’ve helped animals get out of dire situations and go on to live happier lives. But one of the things that the organization is well known for is its program, Operation Baghdad Pups: Worldwide. The non-profit organization is dedicated to helping US service members who want to bring home animals from anywhere in the world where they have served. For many US soldiers, this help is a crucial lifeline, as it means they...
Moose’s Family Sneak Into Man’s Backyard And Decide To Make It Their Own
When we think of backyard visitors, most of us think birds or even the occasional raccoon, possum, or fox – depending on where your home is located. But if you’re living in Alaska, you might just find yourself coming face to face with a rather large guest in your backyard. For Roland Rydstrom, who resides in Anchorage, his backyard welcomed a very unusual grouping. A mother moose and her two babies showed up unexpectedly and made themselves right at home in his garden. The adorable trio moved right in and were perfect guests...
Dad Eats Dinner With His Cat Every Night At The Dinner Table
Every pet owner has a different way of letting their pet know that they’re loved. Usually these gestures of love are not without a price tag. Pet owners love to buy their favorite four-legged friend something special. But we don’t always have to shower our animals in material goods to let them know how much they mean to us. Yes, it’s fun buying them things, but it also works just as well doing something nice for them. When it comes to pets and the family dynamic, it’s a universal rule that Dad is usually always the...
Endangered Baby Whale With Propeller Wounds Found Dead On Florida Beach
North Atlantic right whales are critically endangered, with fewer than 400 remaining in the world. One of the largest threats right whales face are injuries by ships – which has sadly just claimed the life of a baby right whale in Florida. On February 13, a two-month-old male calf washed ashore at Anastasia State Park near St. Augustine with propeller wounds on his head and back. The endangered North Atlantic right whale calf was found dead with deep propeller cuts on its back & head, broken bones, and a cracked skull. @Oceana...
Scientists Have Cloned a Black-footed Ferret Using 30-Year-Old Cells
Scientists have just successfully cloned a domestic endangered species in the United States for the first time. Hoping to integrate genetic diversity so as to sustain and grow the current black-footed ferret population, the scientists turned to the cells of a ferret that died over 30 years ago. The Black-footed Ferret: A Brief History The black-footed ferret, so named for the black markings on their otherwise tan bodies, have faced a severe 20th century decline in population. Though the carnivorous animals may choose to eat any small rodents...
Cat ‘Cries’ Into The Security Camera When His Owner Leaves The House
We don’t often think of our cats as missing us when we leave the house. We always just assume that once the front door closes they go about their business completely unbothered by our absence. However, some security camera footage challenged that idea after the world was introduced to Fu Fu. The adorable little feline, who is a British Shorthair living in the eastern Chinese city of Xuzhou, has been dubbed the “left-behind cat” on social media after he was seeing crying on camera. Fu Fu was left at home by his owner, Ms....
Man Issues A Warning After His Dog Nearly Drowns In Their Frozen Pool
A Dallas real estate agent had quite the scare when his dog curiously ventured onto their frozen pool and plunged through the ice. Dan Holmes was in his frozen backyard, clearing a path from the snow. His two Australian Shepherds, Christi and Colbi, were out exploring with him. In a video captured by the home’s security footage, you can see Christi and Colbi sniffing around, unsure what to think of the snow. Slowly, the dogs make their way closer to the pool. Christi stops right by the icy edge and gives it a sniff. She seems to think...
COLD WEATHER BLAST – How We’re Keeping Our Pets Safe
Feb 19, 2021 Friday, 2/19 Update: For the first time in 192 hours, the temperatures in Austin have finally risen above freezing for more than an hour. Some Austinites are thawing out while others are still without power, heat, and water. Though we now have power and running water, APA!, like most of Austin, is under a boil advisory and faces a myriad of unknown plumbing and roof repairs. Even so, we know we are the only safety net that animals have right now, here in Austin and throughout much of Texas. Most urgently today, we are triaging...
Gas Leak Leads Surprised Home Owner To A Hibernating Bear Raising 3 Cubs Under His House
When a Tennessee homeowner noticed a gas leak on his property, he quickly called for repairs. But when repairmen showed up, they discovered the leak wasn’t due to the usual wear-and-tear. As repairmen investigated the cause of the rupture, they realized the basement crawl space was being used as a makeshift den by a sleeping bear family. Both the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and Appalachian Bear Rescue quickly dispatched rescuers to the scene, where they carefully removed three tiny cubs. But in the commotion, the mama...
Cruel Owner Arrested After Leaving 8 Dogs Outside For Days In Texas Cold Freeze
When an extreme cold front collapsed the electrical grid in Texas, millions of people were left without heat or power to keep them warm. But while many kind souls have stepped up to feed and clothe their neighbors, not everyone has shown such selfless concern. In Houston, authorities were forced to arrest a man who inexplicably left his 8 dogs outside to fend for themselves in the record cold. Photo: Twitter/Houston Humane Fortunately, a worried neighbor saw the dogs’ desperate plight and called the Harris County Animal Cruelty...
Over 70% Of Pet Owners Would Endanger Themselves To Save Their Dog, According To Survey
Pet owners know better than anyone how a dog can really become part of the family. Most of us would do almost anything for our furry companions, and a recent survey goes to show just that. The survey conducted by JustFoodForDogs revealed that 72% of pet owners said they would “gladly put themselves in harm’s way for their pooch.” The survey comes right before National Love Your Pet Day on February 20, and the results really do shed light on the love that pet owners have for their dogs. Photo: YouTube / JustFoodForDogs The...
Man Transports Bee Colony By Holding The Queen In His Hand
When most people think of bees, they don’t think of critters they’d want to hold or cuddle. In fact, most people probably try to keep their distance from the insects to avoid being stung. But one man in the Dominican Republic has no problem handling bees. In fact, he carried the entire colony on his bare arm! In an incredible video, a beekeeper is seen walking down the street with his arm covered in bees. The bees are peacefully clinging to him and refuse to let go. Apparently, he was holding the queen bee in his fist and the...
Homeless Woman Refuses To Leave Her Six Dogs For A Warm Bed At A Shelter
Most people would choose having a place to live over being on the streets. Being homeless is incredibly difficult and shelters are in place to help those who are struggling. But one 65-year-old woman in Mexico is choosing to live on the streets and refuses to go to a shelter. Her reasoning? She doesn’t want to leave her six dogs behind. Luz Maria Olmedo Beltran, or Chole for short, lives in a plastic trash bag in Tijuana with her six dogs. She’s been living on the streets for the past eight years. Though shelters are available to...
Rescuers Try To Save Stray German Shepherd After Temperatures Drop
Most of us with a pet dog can look over at almost any time and see them resting comfortably nearby. We do our best to keep them warm and well-fed, but not every dog has that advantage. At times, dogs may live a very difficult life and that is what was recently seen in St. Louis. A German Shepherd was found wandering the streets by Stray Rescue of St. Louis, and it was so cold outside that they were concerned he might not make it through the night. The past week has been brutal as far as temperatures in the area are concerned, and stray dogs...
Senior Rescue Dog Gets A Forever Home After A Decade In A Shelter
Life can be difficult for dogs living in a shelter, especially senior dogs or those that may have some underlying issues. At times, they may spend many years at the shelter and that was the case for one dog in Godfrey, Illinois named Wiggles. Although Wiggles was only 3 years old when she came to the shelter, she was 14 by the time she was adopted. Her life at the 5As Animal Shelter was not exactly difficult. She had a lot of attention, good food, and a backyard where she could run around. The one thing she was missing was a home. Photo:...
Kitten Gets Starbucks Whipped Cream To Celebrate Being Adopted
Meredith is the unique foster kitten that found herself experiencing some brand new circumstances recently. She’s stolen many hearts on TikTok and it’s time that you found out why. TikTok user @fosterthefurbabies posted the video, melting all of us into a puddle in the process. As it turns out, the little kitten is quite the Starbucks fan, and understandably so. When she gets the chance to taste some of the whipped cream, she goes absolutely ballistic. The little kitten has feline herpes virus and has a film covering her eyes...
Dog Perks Up From Behind The Couch The Second She Hears ‘Popcorn’
When Mom and Dad decided to settle in on the couch and watch a movie, their dog grabbed a seat in the window. This is pretty normal stuff for those who have dogs. Ruby’s their Goldendoodle and she’s quite the ham. Mom and Dad just wanted to watch their show while enjoying some popcorn. Of course, dog owners probably know how pets can be when their humans are eating snacks. As soon as Ruby heard “popcorn” she nearly gave herself whiplash. Photo: YouTube / ViralHog Photo: YouTube / ViralHog Article continues below Our...
Yorkie Torn From Home By Tornado After Warning Family – Returns Home Hours Later Unharmed
Yorkshire terrier named Penny saved her family by warning them a deadly tornado was about to hit. On Monday evening, just before midnight, an EF-3 Tornado leveled homes as it tore through Brunswick County, North Carolina. Three people were killed and another ten injured as the tornado left a path of destruction in Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Brittany Memory’s home in Ocean Isle Beach was in the direct path of the deadly tornado. She said Penny sensed trouble and sat up in bed. The power had just gone out and Brittany thought it...
Today is a great day to enter your data on Shelter Animals Count
With January behind us, what better time to enter your January 2021 Shelter Animals Count (SAC) data? If you haven’t completed your 2020 data, it’s not too late to add that either! After you have entered all your organization’s data, be sure to explore the data on the Data Dashboards. There, you can study data from different parts of the country, view the national 2020 timeline and more. Data plays an important role in the animal welfare sector. It has enabled our industry to compile a more realistic picture of the animals...
After Adoption, Rescued Cat Saves New Family By Smelling A Dangerous Gas Leak In Their Home
When Sandi and Mike Martin adopted Lilly, the Oregon couple was eager to help save an animal’s life. Little did they know that this rescued cat was about to save their lives in return. Lilly has feline leukemia and 3 extra toes, which decreased her general odds of adoption in the shelter. But after fostering Lilly, the Martins — who had experience caring for special needs cats — decided to officially welcome the special needs cat into their family, thus giving this rescued cat a second chance at life. It wouldn’t be...
