Cute Goldendoodle Lands Gig As Police Department’s New Therapy Dog
Cops don’t always wear uniforms, guns, and badges. Sometimes they’ve got a fur coat, four legs, and a tail that can’t stop wagging. According to KSNT news, the Topeka Police Department recently welcomed Gracie, an adorable Goldendoodle, onto the force to become the station’s resident therapy dog. Photo: Facebook/Topeka Police Department “Meet Gracie, the newest member of TPD,” officers wrote on Facebook. “Gracie is a Goldendoodle who was graciously donated to the department to serve as a Therapy Dog....
How to Keep Pets Safe in the Cold
Feb 10, 2021 The temperatures are dropping here in Austin, TX, and Austin Pets Alive! has put together recommendations to keep pets safe during this cold front. Bring pets inside. The best thing you can do for your pet is to bring them inside with you. While some breeds of dogs are more tolerant of cold weather than others, no pet should be left outside for long periods of time when it is below freezing (32ºF). You know your pet best, so be vigilant about watching for signs of their cold tolerance and limit outdoor activities...
Rescue German Shepherd is Reunited with Her Owner After Saving His Life
When rescuing animals from shelters or unsustainable living conditions, we often feel that we were able to give them a second chance at life. As I’m sure many animal lovers will agree, our pets enrich our lives, saving us little by little each day. However, rarely are we in a situation that allows us to witness the true lengths our pets are willing to go for us. Brian Myers had that chance, and his new rescue Sadie didn’t hesitate to stand by her owner. Brian adopted a beautiful German shepherd rescue from Ramapo-Bergen Animal...
Turkish Man Rescued Swan 37 Years Ago And They Have Been Best Friends Ever Since
Man’s best friend isn’t always a dog. A retired postman in Turkey rescued an injured swan decades ago and they formed an unbreakable bond. For the past 37 years, Recep Mirzan and his female swan, Garip, have gone for evening walks around the farm and enjoyed each other’s company. Photo: Instagram/yenisafakenglish The unusual pair met by chance when Mirzan took a shortcut and noticed the injured swam in an open field. Garip had a broken wing and wouldn’t be able to escape from predators, so Mirzan took her home....
Lawyer Appears As Cat For Hearing After Zoom Difficulties And The Video Has Gone Viral
Zoom is a convenient video conferencing tool that many have been using to communicate, including the 394th Judicial District Court of Texas. However, most lawyers appear in a suit and tie – not as a cat. Rod Ponton, a county attorney in Presidio County, Texas, signed on to Zoom for a hearing on Tuesday and appeared as a cat. He was unable to figure out how to turn off the cat filter and the hysterical result led to the video instantly going viral. Screenshot: YouTube/394th District Court of Texas – Live Stream It took him over a...
After Being Hit By A Car And Left For Dead, 3-Legged Dog Is Adopted By Vet Who Saved His Life
When Dr. Sue Lynch first met Jim, the chihuahua mix had just been hit by a car. Fortunately, somebody noticed the injured dog lying by the highway and rushed him to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, where Lynch, the shelter’s chief veterinarian, began to repair the rescued dog’s crushed pelvis. “From the minute I saw him, with a pelvic fracture and so sad, I just couldn’t believe how sweet he was despite all his injuries and pain,” Lynch told People magazine. Photo:Humane Society of the Pikes Region...
Pelican Blown Off Course By Storm Survives Hypothermia And Frostbite After Being Rescued In Connecticut
A juvenile brown pelican was blown off course by a storm and ended up in Connecticut in desperate need of help. On January 27, an unusual bird was spotted by a CT Audubon Society member who contacted the state’s conservation officers. The brown pelican spotted on the icy Connecticut River was rescued and brought to a local rehab clinic, A Place Called Hope. Pelicans are never seen this far north and are not built to withstand the freezing temperatures and snow. These large birds reside along the southeastern coast of the United States,...
Surgeons Use Buttons To Stabilize Cat’s Jaw After Dog Attack
We realize that the love/hate relationship between dogs and cats has been going on for as long as they both have been around. It sometimes makes for a lively debate, but unfortunately, there may also be times when an animal crosses the line and attacks another animal. This is what happened in Massachusetts when a seven-month-old cat was taken to the Angell Animal Medical Center, which is operated by the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA). On January 20, Juicebox the cat was attacked by a dog that shared his...
Senior Dog Reunited With Family After Disappearing Days Before Hurricane Harvey
Fortune didn’t favor the Koster family when they moved to New Caney, Texas, in 2017 – just days before Hurricane Harvey struck. But the category-4 storm wasn’t the only misfortune to befall the Kosters that year. Shortly after their move, the family’s Schnauzer/terrier mix Maddie also went missing. “We had a friend here to help me unpack and we think she went out with my friend because we looked for her after that point and couldn’t find her,” Maddie’s owner, Rachel Koster, told KPCR2. Rachel...
Therapy Dog Wally Gets Straight A’s From Kids On His First Day Of School
It’s kind of amazing, really, everything that therapy dogs can do. They help comfort hospital and nursing home patients. They encourage firefighters and emergency room doctors and nurses. And their cool, calming demeanor can help soothe classroom anxiety and boost test scores and learning in schools. When Hammonton Middle School in New Jersey introduced students to their new therapy dog, Wally, teachers could see their students instantly relax. “He came into my second class of the day, and you could just see their faces just lit...
Fisherman Catches ‘1 in 30 Million’ Yellow Lobster And Donates It To Marine Science Center
As we explore the depths of the sea, and learn more about the creatures that call it home, it’s no surprise that we are continually making new and exciting discoveries. Some are huge, such as the newly discovered “Rice’s Whale” in the Gulf of Mexico. Others are less than two pounds but no less impressive, like Banana, the yellow lobster! PHOTO: FACEBOOK / UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND Banana and her vibrant yellow shell have surprised even the experts. In 2017, the New England Aquarium estimated the odds of a lobster being...
Dog Appears To Walk Through A Wall In Optical Illusion Video
Dog lovers can think of a million reasons to love their furry pets, but none is so compelling as their ability to make us laugh, scratch our heads in bewilderment, and surprise us — sometimes all at once! Rarely are these moments captured on video, but sometimes we get a lucky glimpse at the creative ways that dogs can change the way we see the world. One such moment was posted on Reddit’s r/opticalillusions, where users share “old and new optical and visual illusions.” In the four-second video, shared by user...
Stray Dog Survives Being Hit By A Car And Rescuers Give Him A Home
This stray dog was recently seen dragging itself down the street, and of course, people wanted to know why. The poor animal seemed to be in a great deal of pain, which clearly had something to do with it. There is something about seeing animals dealing with sorrow that makes us want to cry ourselves. The poor pup had been struck by a car before the video was taken and was in need of help. There are a number of street dogs in Costa Rica who go through these types of scenarios every day. They do not always have someone there who is willing to...
Dog And Sheep Play An Adorable Game Of Hide-And-Go-Seek
Annabelle and Boomer may not seem to be the likeliest of friends but they have struck up quite a kinship. Annabelle might be a sheep, but don’t tell her that! She has convinced herself that she is actually a dog and it’s too cute. Who wouldn’t want to live as the doggies do? Their lives seem so fun and carefree, and that’s exactly how Annabelle is. Photo: YouTube /ChickensintheRoad She’s the bounciest, liveliest sheep we’ve ever seen and she knows how to keep up with her dog friend Boomer! When...
See How These Food Banks Are Putting Your Feed Thy Neighbor Contributions to Good Use
One out of every four American children is currently struggling with food insecurity. During the pandemic, job losses and other financial tragedies have caused thousands of families not to be able to afford food, many for the first time. The burden on food banks and pantries has been increasing quickly. These organizations are straining under the extra pressure of the increased food insecurity among Americans this year while, at the same time, there has been a decline in donations for such causes. They need our support more than ever before....
The Day Zoe Saved Me
I was a property manager for a company that would send me to different locations they owned to “clean up” when they were having problems. In other words, get out the riff-raff, drugs, etc. The company sent me to a mobile home community that was in pretty bad shape. I immediately went to work cleaning up which involved quite a few evictions. I had succeeded in evicting one such problem tenant but when they left they intentionally caught their mobile home on fire. PHOTO: FLICKR.COM/sf-dvs When the fireman came to put out the fire,...
A Purr Saves A Life
In August 2009, I saw a tiny, injured kitten where I work. One leg was very swollen and she smelled of the dumpster she lived near. Little did I know, the smell was from more than the dumpster. But when I picked up this tiny, colorful bag of skin and bones, she was purring like mad. I couldn’t leave her to die. PHOTO: Amy B. When I left work, I had a little box holding a tiny kitten sitting up and looking around at her world. Off to the vet to find the one pound, six week old kitten had a dislocated elbow that was terribly infected. The...
Dog Wants His Dad’s Attention, So He Makes His Own Megaphone
This story originally appeared at Shareably. There’s no denying the fact that dogs have a great life. They’re pampered with food, walks, and attention on a daily basis, and pretty much every human thinks that they’re the most adorable thing on the planet. Dogs are well aware of this unconditional love that humans have for them, and they will do just about anything to get the attention of their owners. To a dog, attention and affection are two of the most important things. So when one dog’s dad wasn’t paying him...
Join CARE for a webinar series celebrating Black History Month
All this month, Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) is hosting weekly talks with a panel of African American professionals where they will discuss the issues they face inside and outside of the animal welfare industry. This week Logan Ryan, founder and CEO of Ryan Animal Rescue Foundation and New York Giants Cornerback, and Akisha Townsend Eaton, Senior Pro Bono Manager at the Animal Legal Defense Fund, will speak about Diverse Workforce Creates Unique Solutions on Thursday, February 11 from 7 to 8...
Rescue Puppy Named ‘Chunky Monkey’ Goes Viral For Falling Asleep During The Puppy Bowl
For many, “the big game” is synonymous with the Super Bowl. But to millions of us dog lovers, it’s all about the Puppy Bowl! This year’s Puppy Bowl XVII had plenty to offer: Hosted by Martha Stuart and Snoop Dogg, the event followed 70 adoptable puppies as they participated by playing tug, chasing each other, and gradually nudging the ball towards the end zone. Their teams, Team Fluff and Team Ruff, lit up the scoreboard, but it wasn’t all about the points and plays: One pup was able to steal the show without so...
