Woman Adopts An “Ugly” Cat No One Wanted And It Was The Best Decision Ever
It is no secret that shelters and rescues around the world are full of abandoned animals who have been rescued and are in desperate need of a loving, forever home. Sadly, not all of these animals get the happy endings that they deserve. Many animals find themselves being overlooked by potential adopters due to their age or illness. There are even some who are passed over because they are deemed to be “ugly.” That has always baffled me how some people can look at an animal in need and judge its looks. When Francisca Franken decided...
Man Spots His Cat In The Real Estate Listing Photos Of His Neighbor’s House
Any cat owner knows that their furry felines will often get around, but the mystery of what our cats get up to during the day when we’re not around can sometimes remain a mystery. For one cat owner, he discovered his cat’s double life quite by accident in the most unusual way possible. When Michael Hubank’s neighbor put their house up for sale, Michael decided to check online out of curiosity. He was clicking through the photo’s listing on Zoopla, when he came across a very familiar face. Right there, in the middle of...
Rescuers Save Two Abandoned Dogs Who Were Left On The Streets
Two severely neglected dogs were abandoned on the streets, left to fend for themselves. Thankfully, the rescue group Hope For Paws received a call about the dogs and stepped in to help. In a video they shared below, it’s not hard to see that the poor pups were having such a rough go of life. Both dogs were covered with long, matted fur and one was missing part of its leg. In order to get their hands on the dogs, Hope For Paws personnel asked a nearby resident if they could use their fenced-in yard. With some tense moments and a lot of...
Dog Rescued From Meat Farm Finds Forever Home
A labrador puppy was rescued from a meat farm in South Korea and his rescuer ended up adopting him. South Korean musician Annie Ko works with Humane Society International as a translator. During one of their projects, the humane society raided and shut down a dog meat farm. Ko went along for the raid to act as the on-site translator, but she walked away from the project with a new family member. When they arrived on the farm, they found over 100 dogs crammed together in wire cages. Similar to how cow and pig meat farms are in the US, dog meat...
Watch A Man Reunite With His Dog After Six Years Apart
One of the most heartbreaking things that can happen when we have a dog in our life is to lose them. It might just be an oversight on our part and a moment of indiscretion that allows them to get out of the home or perhaps out of the yard. Once they enter into unknown territory, they may become disoriented and we have to go looking for them. Although we can often find a dog that we lost, there are times when our efforts are not going to pay off. As the weeks turn into months, we begin to lose hope that we will ever see our little friend...
Does Your Dog Suffer From Seasonal Allergies?
When the weather starts to turn warmer and the flowers start to bloom, some people consider it a beautiful time of year, but others prepare for more sniffling and sneezing. Seasonal allergies are a reality for many people, but did you know they can also be a reality for your dog? According to The Mint Hill Times, a veterinarian in Charlotte, North Carolina, Dr. Susan Bonilla, says that seasonal allergies occur because of factors that exist at a specific time of the year. This can include anything from mold to dust mites, pollen, and fresh...
Bears Rescued From 17 Years Of Captivity In A Vietnamese Bile Farm
Most people are at least familiar with the concept of traditional medicine. In Asia, there may be many different types of herbs and other items that are used for that purpose, including some that are more unusual than most people realize. This came to light recently when 2 Asiatic black bears were rescued from an illegal Vietnamese bile farm. The bears were living in captivity for as long as 20 years in a basement. The only time they saw any light, it was artificial and it was during the process in which their bile was extracted. Bear bile is...
Watch The Moment A Border Collie Loses A Tennis Ball To An Octopus
If you have a dog in your life, you are already familiar with how unique their personality can be. Each dog is an individual but there are also some things that seem to be common among certain breeds as well. For example, border collies are known as some of the smartest dogs but they also tend to be friendly and curious. Lucy is a border collie that fits into that category nicely. When her human, Almar Creighton, was out for a walk along the South African coastline with Lucy to explore the tide pools, they found another creature who fit into...
Missing Cat From Kentucky Found Alive In Texas After 5 Years
A missing cat named Bernie disappeared over five years ago. That cat was recently found over 1,000 miles from where he went missing. Margaret Burcham was devastated when her cat, Bernie, wandered away from her yard in Kentucky over five years ago and never returned. Burcham explained to WCPO 9 that she did everything in her power to get her beloved cat back, but her efforts turned up fruitless. She said, “I looked, and I called all the shelters,” but no one had picked up a cat by Bernie’s description. Photo: YouTube / WCPO 9...
Dog Trapped On Ice For Four Days Is Adopted By His Rescuer
After being stranded on ice in the Detroit River for four long days, a little dog was successfully rescued. Now, he’s finally found a forever home to call his own – with the man who saved his life. Friends of the River Rouge Animal Shelter shared about the dog’s miraculous rescue back in February. Fittingly, they named the little pup Miracle. According to the shelter, when Miracle was spotted out on the ice, no one was available to rescue him. Crowds formed around the banks of the Detroit River to watch in horror as the dog...
Dog Trapped In Burning House Saved By Police Officer’s Quick Action
A dog was saved from a house fire in Florida thanks to the quick actions of a police officer. According to The Palm Coast Observer, a Florida family had left their dog at home while they went out shopping. While away from the house, the family, Steven and Autumn Konen, received a call from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office letting them know their house was on fire. First responders were quick to arrive on the scene, but the fire had already begun to spread. According to a Facebook post shared by the FCSO, one of the first responders,...
Owner Teaches His Dogs How To Play Poker
Since being home more due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have taken up new hobbies and learned how to do new things. Apparently, this doesn’t just apply to humans either. As Olive and Mabel, two adorable labradors, go to prove, dogs are learning tricks as well. Their owner, Scottish broadcaster Andrew Cotter, decided to teach them to play poker. Perhaps he was lonely from being quarantined for too long and missed playing with his buddies, or maybe he just wanted to keep his furry friends entertained. Either way, the resulting...
“Pooch Perfect” Was Supposed To Celebrate Dogs. But Many Viewers Saw Animal Abuse Instead
Actress Rebel Wilson may be known for her comedic chops, but not everyone was laughing upon the debut of her new dog-grooming show, Pooch Perfect, on ABC. It wasn’t just that the show, which tasked competing dog groomers with transforming their pups into outlandish styles for a $100,000 prize, got unfavorable reviews. Upon the conclusion of Pooch Perfect’s first episode on March 30, viewers were left wondering on Twitter if they’d just witnessed an hour of animal abuse. YouTube/ABC “This show is a disgusting display....
A letter from Dr. Jefferson on Zydeco
Mar 31, 2021 As you likely know, Austin Pets Alive!’s daily work centers around our mission to end the unnecessary killing of shelter pets, which sounds generic but in reality, is extremely difficult. It means that we purposely take pets in who are either already scheduled or soon to be scheduled to be euthanized. There’s no easy way to categorize these populations of animals as they vary. They can be like the animals we save in deep South Texas, healthy adorable pets with no space to go to like we saw during the ice storm, or the...
High Fashion Houses Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen Adopt New Fur-Free Policy
Fur was originally worn for warmth and protection. When indigenous groups would hunt for food, they would utilize every part of the animal, including their pelts. Today, many groups still utilize fur in traditional and ceremonial clothing. However, these pelts are often ethically sourced and an essential part of many different cultures. Photo: Pexels/Julia Volk The true unethical use of fur comes from the Western adoption, sparked by celebrities in the 20th century as a way to flaunt wealth and status. As furs and pelts became more and more...
Abandoned Pit Bull Gets A New Lease On Life Thanks To A Kind Mom
Our hearts really go out to any dog that has been abandoned but at times, there are some dogs that are abandoned, neglected, and perhaps even abused. That was the case with Daenerys, who was abandoned in an apartment that was at one time occupied by her previous owner. Nobody is sure how long she was left in the apartment but she was only 25 pounds when they discovered her. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo Photo: Instagram/rescuedpittie Article continues below Our Featured Programs See how we’re making a difference for People, Pets, and the...
They Now Have ‘Dog Crocs’ For Your Dog’s Feet And They Are Adorable
There are two types of dog owners in this world, those that will dress their dogs up to take them out and those that would never think of doing it. Typically, people tend to fall on one side of the fence or the other but it doesn’t matter what you stand is, you will want to see these adorable dog crocs. I’ll be the first to admit that a dog has the perfect “foot” for running around outside without shoes on but there are some cases when you want to protect their feet a little better. Photo: PXHERE This includes when...
Study Finds That Cats Are Influenced By Their Owner’s Personality
We think of our cats as independent, almost standoffish creatures who march to the beat of their own drum. But according to one study that came out in the journal PLOS ONE, they might be more conformist than first believed. The study found that cats were capable of mimicry – particularly of certain personality traits of their owners, such as extroversion, openness, neuroticism, or emotional stability. Photo: Unsplash Researchers conducted a study of more than 3,000 cat owners. They gave them survey questions to answer which looked at...
Why Dogs Sneeze Sometimes During Playtime
We love our dogs so much. They’re part of the family, which is why whenever we hear them sneeze, we perk up – wondering if we need to take them to the vet’s office or not. However, dogs can sneeze for a number of reasons, just like people. It can either be due to irritants in their environment such as dust, or it can be allergies to things like molds or pollens. However, these causes aren’t usually as frequent as with humans. Sometimes they will sneeze because of foreign bodies getting stuck in their nose. Photo:...
Dog Rescued From Being Chained To A Tree And Left Alone
Having a dog is a privilege. Unfortunately, not all dog owners see it that way. There are some dog owners out there who are neglectful of their pets and it is very sad to see. All dogs deserve a loving home with people who care. One poor dog was living a really awful life chained up outside, exposed to the elements. He was neglected and abused, wearing a heavy chain that was choking him. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials When the rescue group, Sidewalk Specials, found him, he was chained to a pole – a horrible situation that he had been...
