The Three-Legged, One-Eyed Dog No One Wanted
We had to say goodbye to our lovely 13.5 year old Standard Poodle called Mojo. We’d already discussed that we would take another dog, but it needed to be one with special needs and one that wouldn’t be so easy to home. It would probably take us a few months for the right dog to come along. The following day we spotted an urgent adoption appeal for a very sad looking Romanian dog with three legs and one eye which no-one wanted. PHOTO: Tan Morris We fell instantly in love with this pitiful looking dog and immediately sent off an...
The Internet Has Fallen In Love With This Gigantic Frog Species
We’ve all been told not to believe everything that we see on the internet. For the most part, that is sound advice as the world-wide-web can be a plethora of doctored photos and tall tales. However, the internet can also connect us with people and things around the world that are real, even if it’s hard to believe. That’s what happened when a photo of one frog started making rounds online. The frog looks so unbelievably large, people don’t actually think it’s the real deal. Earlier in the month, there was a photo...
Rescue Dog Survived Years of Neglect and Has Slowly Learned to Trust Again
Jaxx’s story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! Jaxx came in to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society in need of medical care due to neglect, and needed a lot of TLC. With a severely matted coat and thin frame, this poor boy quickly stole the hearts of the shelter staff — but he...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Last day to apply for the No Place Like Home Challenge, weekly calls and more!
Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. TODAY: Last chance to register for the No Place Like Home ChallengeWant to kick off the New Year with a chance at $150,000 in grant prizes? Mark your calendars for our latest grant opportunity, the No Place Like Home Challenge. Whether you’re a pro at Return to Home or looking to expand your efforts, this Challenge is for you. The first of its kind and a collaboration amongst 10 national organizations, this challenge is all about...
Cat Returns Home With A Note From The Neighbors Attached To His Collar
Cats are well-known to be quite independent. They do their own thing and will often live their lives according to the beat of their own drum. Personally, that is what I love about them. Cats don’t care what anyone thinks, they just follow their own bliss – whatever that might be. And for one cat named Billy, his daily antics ended up bringing about a friendship between neighbors. Like many outdoor cats, Billy likes to spend his days roaming around his neighborhood while he goes on feline adventures by himself. It was during these...
Missing Cat From Fatal California Mudslide Found After 3 Years
Three years ago, Patches the cat was lost during a deadly California mudslide that happened in California. The Montecito Debris Flow claimed the lives of 23 people the night of Jan. 9, 2018. Among the victims was Patches’ owner, Josie Gower. As the Associated Press reported, in the aftermath of the mudslide, Patches was nowhere to be found, leading Gower’s partner, Norm Borgatello, to assume that the feline had met the same fate as her owner. However, unbeknownst to anyone, the little calico had survived. Last month, she was...
Can You Find The Sleeping Pug Hiding In The Zoom Call?
For many of us working from home, Zoom has become an essential part of our daily routines. Zoom meetings – unless they’re a virtual hang out night with friends – are pretty standard and uneventful. We will often find ourselves focusing more on the backgrounds of coworkers rather than the meeting that is going on. Many of us are probably familiar with the illustration below that features a bunch of different coworkers on a Zoom call. While it might seem like just a caricature of our new normal, it’s actually a...
Dog Spent Her Whole Life On The Streets But Was Finally Adopted
Helen was a sad and heartbroken pup who’d spent the majority of her life living in the streets of Romania. Like most stray dogs, Helen’s life lacked any sort of hope as she roughed it out on the harsh streets. But then one day, things took a turn for the better. Helen had been noticed by a tourist who took pity on her. The woman, who happened to be vacationing in Romania, saw Helen sleeping on the streets as people just walked by. She felt so bad for Helen, who looked so downtrodden, that she ended up reaching out to Howl of a Dog...
News Reporter Issues On-Air Apology For Not Breaking A Car Window To Save A Dog
Most of us who have pets know the dangers of leaving them inside a locked car. In fact, it’s safe to assume that most of us with pets make sure that we do not leave our dogs sitting inside our cars. Unfortunately, not all dog owners think alike, and there are some out there who are willing to leave their dogs trapped inside a hot car. For NBC news anchor, Kyle Clark, he came across a dog sitting inside a hot car. The poor pooch was so uncomfortable, he was actually whining in an effort to get someone to help him. Clark felt bad for the...
Blind And Deaf Dog Follows Her Nose To Find Her Owner
Dogs are more than capable of forming strong bonds with both humans and other animals. And this emotional intelligence goes for all dogs – even those who may have special needs. One dog named Lyla is the perfect example of this. While she may be both deaf and blind, she is more than capable of showing tons of love and affection. Her owner, Mark Reed, knows that this happy pooch doesn’t let her lack of sight or sound get in the way of living her best life. He showed her openness and joie de vivre in a heartwarming TikTok video. In...
Adorable Golden Retriever Puppy Picks A Fight With The Doorstop
People love puppies. They’re fluffy and soft and oh-so-sweet. There is nothing sweeter than a little pup who wants to give you all their love and attention. It’s why they’re a favored choice as furry companions. But besides being adorable little tots, puppies also have a very playful side to them – something that is so endearing to watch. However, this means that they will often get themselves into trouble as they go off on little adventures around the house. How many times have we found our little pups being naughty?...
Photo Of Mama Wolf Spider Carrying Thousands Of Babies On Her Back Goes Viral
One spider is terrifying enough. But a whole family of spiders is a big hell-to-the-no. For those of us who don’t like spiders, there is one very scary photo that is making the rounds on the internet and people are calling it “hideously fascinating.” The photo features a large wolf spider mom carrying her massive cluster of baby spiders on her back. It was captured by bushwalker Marlin Turquoise, while out for a walk in Victoria, Australia. Marlin posted the photo to the Australian Native Animals Facebook group where he...
Cat Refuses To Let His Owner Audition For An Acting Role
If you’re a cat owner, you are well aware of how aloof cats can be. Most non-cat people think that this stubborn and self-sufficient side to them is all there is. But at the same time, cats can also be quite needy and demanding of attention. They crave love and affection just as much as any other animal. However, there is always a catch with cats. They seem to only want attention from their humans when we’re at our absolute busiest. Every cat owner is quite familiar with this particular series of events. It always plays out the...
Aurora Colorado Repeals 15-Year Ban On Pitbull Ownership
For the past 15 years, citizens of Aurora, Colorado were not permitted to own pit bulls within the city limits. That law was repealed by the Aurora City Council with a 7-3 vote. The Denver Post reports that, thanks to the repeal, citizens of Aurora will be able to own pit bull terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, and Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Back in 2014, there was a possibility of a repeal, but lawmakers rejected it at the time. Following Denver’s Lead, Aurora Repeals Its 15-Year-Old Pit Bull Ban t.co/1vlgD9hElo...
How MLK Paved The Way For Animal Rights & Environmental Justice
On the third Monday of every January, Americans reflect on the impact of one of America’s greatest civil rights leaders, Martin Luther King Jr. But MLK’s legacy extends far beyond the modern civil rights movement. In addition to championing equality for Americans of all colors, the Georgia preacher inspired America’s animal welfare and environmental movements, too. On the eve of his assassination, for example, King was applying his policy of non-violent resistance to help sanitation workers strike for better working...
Sweet Rescue Pup is Driven to Across the Country to Be With Her Forever Family
Harper’s story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! My story is pretty special: Town & Country K9 ResQ LTD saved my life. They were the bridge between what was a sad and feared home to a beautiful life full of love and kisses. It was like Heaven in Paradise! My name is Harper and for...
We’re Giving A Firefighter’s Dog And A 3-Legged Kitten Life-Saving Surgery. But We Can’t Do It Without Your Help!
Sometimes life’s failures come with a silver lining. Take Odin, for instance. When the 5-year-old dog flunked out of police training, the German Shepherd’s career was clearly over. But Odin was apparently destined for an equally noble calling: rescuing a firefighter, Robert, and his family from despair. “We had a series of tragedies happen,” Robert’s wife Barbara told Waggle, recalling those heartbreaking months when her husband lost both of his parents. The grieving couple was still struggling to process their...
Lexi’s Story
I started working at a local animal hospital in November of 2013. Lexi had come into board with us, and I fell in LOVE instantly with her sweet face. At the time she was 3 years old and was having severe seizures, so she was put on some medication. She would have to board in our treatment area so that we could monitor her in case she would have any seizures during her stay. PHOTO: KATI While in her previous owners care, she had fallen into their pool several times and almost drowned because of her seizures. In March of 2015, she had a couple...
Just Meant To Be
Last June, I saw a post on Facebook about an abused poodle mix puppy who had been found with a rubber band around his muzzle. The pictures were so graphic and horrible that I couldn’t stand to look at them. I quickly scrolled away without sharing or commenting. PHOTO: Cindy Hain A few days later I saw him again during his recovery from surgery. He looked better but still pretty battered, with 2 layers of stitches surrounding his muzzle. The news story was encouraging, saying that over 150 people were interested in adopting him. I was...
Florida Animal Control Officer Rescues Stray Dog Clinging To Log In Alligator-Infested Swamp
Florida animal control officer is being praised for her quick-thinking and brave actions in a recent dog rescue. Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a stray dog stranded in a swamp near Bassville Park and sent an animal enforcement officer to help. The dog was reportedly clinging to a log on an island known to have a large number of alligators. Neighbors first heard the dog and then spotted her from the dock and called for help. Photo: Pixabay “Knowing what lurks in the waters, they were concerned the alligators...
