Vietnam’s Dog Meat Trade Is Still Rampant Despite Being ‘Banned’ In Hanoi
An estimated five million dogs are eaten in Vietnam each year, most within the Vietnamese capital city of Hanoi. According to data from the Hanoi Veterinary Department, there are more than 400 businesses trading or slaughtering dogs in the city. Many of the dogs eaten in Vietnam come from outside the country. In neighboring Thailand, dogs are commonly stolen from their families or taken off the streets of Thailand, thrown into overcrowded crates, which are stacked and illegally transported by truck and by boat to places like...
15 Years After Disappearing As A Kitten, Long-Lost Cat Has “Emotional” Reunion With Her Owner
When Charles adopted a 2-month-old brown tabby, Brandy, he vowed to protect and care for the shelter kitten for the rest of her life. But Brandy disappeared from their backyard in LA just a couple of months after Charles brought her home. The man searched the neighborhood, visited all the local shelters, and put up fliers, but the kitten had vanished without a trace. Charles wouldn’t see his sweet shelter pet again for 15 years. But then one day — out of the blue — Charles got a surprising call. His long-lost tabby had...
Lady Gaga’s French Bulldogs Stolen At Gunpoint, Dog Walker Shot, In Hollywood Dog-Napping
Any dog owner knows pets are an important part of the family. That’s why it’s so heartbreaking when somebody’s pets are stolen. Thieves aren’t just stealing an animal. They’re cruelly ripping a beloved family member out of a loving home. Singer and actress Lady Gaga became the latest person to experience this heartbreaking loss when 2 of her 3 French Bulldogs were stolen at gunpoint in Hollywood. Photo: Instagram/Lady Gaga According to People, the robbery occurred around 10 pm on Feb. 24 when an assailant bearing...
New TikTok Challenge Has People Kiss Their Pets Heads To See Their Reactions
If you’re familiar with TikTok, you know there are constantly new challenges going around. A lot of the challenges involve dances, but we’re lucky to see some that involve our pets. One of the latest TikTok challenges involves kissing your pet on the top of its head and seeing what its reaction is. It’s known as the #kissyourpetchallenge and some of the reactions are so cute! Photo: Unsplash Of course, some of the pets kissed their owners right back, which is too adorable. It’s the type of wholesome content we could...
Disabled Dogs In Wheelchairs Go To The Beach And Run In The Sand For The First Time
A group of 18 disabled dogs, all with wheelchairs in tow, ran, played, and splashed along the beach in Morocco. A video captured the precious moment and it’s a true reminder of how resilient and enthusiastic dogs can be. A lot of people find joy in being around dogs. Even when they’ve faced challenging lives, they still manage to find the enthusiasm to keep going. Their attitude is something we could all learn from. For one group of dogs living in Tangier, Morocco, they didn’t have too much to smile about. They were from the...
Vet Reveals That 1 Dog Year Isn’t Actually 7 Human Years
Dogs are affectionately known as man’s best friend. If you’ve ever welcomed a dog into your life, you know just how quickly they become a meaningful member of the family. The only downside to owning a dog is that you’re most likely destined to outlive your pup, with their lifespans ranging from 10 to 18 years, depending on the breed and health of the dog. In fact, you’ve probably heard that one dog year equals seven human years! So a one-year-old dog is like a seven-year-old in human years, and a three year-old-dog is...
News Reporter Interrupted On-Air By An Adorable Puppy
News reporters are expected to remain stoic and professional on-air while they are delivering a story. However, we can certainly forgive one new reporter’s on-camera joy when his live segment was interrupted by an unexpected visitor. Bob Barnard, from Fox 5, was in the middle of his report on the weather conditions in Leesburg, Montgomery County, Texas when he was accosted by the cutest little fan ever: a puppy! The solitary pup came up to say hello, subsequently making Bob forget all about the ice road conditions. Photo: YouTube /FOX 5...
Skunk Walks Again Thanks To A Custom Made Wheelchair
When a pet’s health takes a turn for the worse, their families can easily become despondent. Because of barriers in communication, owners are often left in the dark about what is causing their pet’s pain. The result can be a situation that takes an emotional and financial toll. Some owners, though, rise to the occasion and fight wholeheartedly for their furry companions. For Sharon Donovan, the fight started when she first met Teddy, her 4-year-old skunk. When she first rescued him as a baby, Teddy suffered from respiratory issues...
Austin Pets Alive! Sends Nearly 100 Pets to Safety in Boston Area
Feb 25, 2021 AUSTIN, TX — Austin Pets Alive! coordinated the rescue and transport of nearly 100 pets from across Texas, sending them to the Boston-area on Thursday where they will be available for adoption at the Northeast Animal Shelter and the MSPCA-Angell. Thousands of dogs and cats entered shelters during Winter Storm Uri, which ravaged the state and left millions without power, heat, and/or water. Shelters across Texas were left without resources to care for many of their animals, so Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) sprang into action,...
Recruit more fosters by reducing barriers
Whether you want to grow your animal organization’s foster program or just keep your already robust program humming along, you must make it easy for caregivers to start! That’s the overwhelming theme from this American Pets Alive! Conference session recording from 2019. In the conference session recording, High Volume Foster Programs for Cats and Dogs, you will learn how Austin Pets Alive! and Austin Animal Center run their respective programs. ...
Austin Pets Alive! Lifesaving Takes Flight
Despite all the obstacles Winter Storm Uri brought on — power outages and burst water pipes coupled with historically low temperatures — we have been blown away by the outpouring of support from our community, both during this historic winter weather event and throughout the next stages of recovery taking place across Texas. Even with some remaining plumbing repairs, today APA!’s Town Lake shelter is back up and running at full capacity with power restored, running water, and our staff and volunteers back in action. We are...
Bobcat Frozen To Tracks Freed Shortly Before Speeding Train Passes By
For Coby Reid, it was a typical day on the job. As a train conductor in Trail, British Columbia, he is responsible for ensuring that travel and commerce on the rails flows smoothly. Most mornings, he and his coworkers can be found walking the tracks and making sure that there are no obstacles or emergencies in preparation for that day’s transit. That Thursday morning, as he and his crew inspected a remote strip of track near the Columbia River, they kept an eye out for any obstructions caused by the continuing snowfall and overnight...
Woman Reunited With Beloved Cat One Week After Rental Car Was Stolen With Cat Inside
A Washington D.C. woman spent every waking hour searching for her beloved senior cat after her rental car was stolen with her cat inside. She never gave up hope, and a week later a miracle occurred. Jennifer Carl was returning home to Washington D.C. from New Jersey after visiting her mother when she stopped at a gas station to use the restroom. She left her rental car running because her cat, Willow, was inside and thought she locked the door, but the door didn’t lock. She came out to find her rental car was gone and so was Willow. Her...
Exuberant Puppy Takes Wild Horse For A Walk All By Himself And The Video Has Gone Viral
Friendships are built on trust, respect, and in the case of a 15-month-old puppy and a brumby (Australian term for wild horse) colt – patience. An exuberant puppy named Odin was captured walking Mojo, a 10-month-old wild born colt, down a dirt path on a farm in Kalkite, New South Wales. Mojo is in the process of being trained and Odin was more than willing to help. Screenshot: Facebook/ViralHog The puppy’s tail never stopped wagging as he took his friend Mojo for a walk by carrying the lead rope in his mouth. Screenshot:...
Scammers Use This Craigslist Loophole To Sell Sick Pets, Or Worse
Sites like Craigslist may be affordable and easy to use, but every purchase comes with a caveat. Nowhere is this fact more worrisome than in the “free,” “wanted,” and “farm & garden” categories, where animals are bought and sold. The Craigslist terms of use prohibit the sale of animals, but allows animals to be traded for a “rehoming fee.” This loophole is exploited heavily, and rarely in the animals’ best interests. According to Dogster,buyers and sellers on Craigslist rarely conduct...
Austin Pets Alive! Receives 63 Pets from San Angelo, Texas
Feb 23, 2021 AUSTIN, TX — Austin Pets Alive! coordinated the transport of and received 63 dogs and cats from San Angelo and Concho Valley PAWS on Tuesday. The 63 dogs and cats rescued by Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) are just a few of the nonprofit rescue’s goal of transporting 1,000 Texas shelter pets at-risk of euthanasia to safety in the next couple of weeks. San Angelo was just one of many Texas cities ravaged by Winter Storm Uri, and worked quickly to coordinate with APA! to get some of their pets out to safe shelters....
Couple Dedicate A Whole Room In Their House To Their Cat
Stella is one lucky kitty. This adorable little feline leads a life of luxury in her Orlando, Florida home with her owners, Ryan and Kelsey, who spoil her rotten. In fact, they built this little grey and white cat her very own bedroom! The couple moved into their home back in 2018. They also happen to run their own blog, Newbuild Newlyweds. On it, they feature all their different DIY projects, including a bedroom for Stella to enjoy. And it was quite the fashionable room as well, imitating their home’s overall aesthetic. Photo:...
Cereal-Obsessed Cat Receives A Custom Fruity Pebbles Box With His Face On It
A cat named Trash Panda went viral for his love of Fruity Pebbles cereal. Apparently, the people at POST cereals took note and sent the feline a box of Fruity Pebbles with her face printed on the box! Trash Panda resides with the Fulton County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA) and they take good care to ensure the rescue cat is showered with plenty of love, attention, and, of course, cereal. The ESDA regularly shares the 9lb, black-and-white feline posing with Fruity Pebbles. It’s become a bit of an inside joke within their...
‘Miracle’ Puppy Born With Two Tails And Six Legs
A puppy was born with six legs and two tails to a family in the United States. It’s the first documented case of a dog with these qualities being born alive. Now, one week later, she’s showing signs of a promising future. The dog named “Miricle” is an aussie-collie mix. In addition to having two sets of back legs and two tails, the vet further discovered that the little pup has a few double organs, a double spine, and a double rear. Rest assured, none of the conditions they found were life-threatening. While many...
Uncle Charlie’s Promise
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! My uncle Charlie always loved cats. When I was young he had so many. Every weekend when I visited him I’d watch him pick up strays off the street.. He’d bring them home and feed them. PHOTO: PEXELS If they were sick he’d take them to the vet at his own out of pocket expense. I’d watch him take care of them and give them the love and attention they...
