Dog Found Alone and Injured Helps Heal Family Grieving Their Beloved Pooch
This 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! Every animal that comes to Dane County Humane Society has a story, many of which we’ll never know. Last December, a Good Samaritan found Nana lost and injured wandering near Elver Park in Madison. When she arrived at Dane County Humane Society...
Shelter ‘Frequent Flyer’ Finally Breaks Out and Heads Into Her New Home
This 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! Meg was one of almost 900 dogs that had been transferred to Dane County Humane Society (DCHS) in 2018. DCHS partners with local shelters and those across the country to transfer in animals from locations with high animal populations and find them...
Resident Outdoor Cat is Finally Adopted After Living Outside an Apartment Complex For Over a Year
McSqueakins’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! A good Samaritan reached out to PAWS Shelter for assistance with their apartment complex’s resident outdoor cat. This cat had been trying to get in people’s apartments for a little over a year. The good Samaritan reached...
Adorable Beagle Rescue Finds Perfect Home Thanks to Shelter Volunteer, and Her Best Friend
Lucy Loo’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! Lucy Loo is Jen’s (Town & Country K9 ResQ) very first rescue pup. Lucy was found wandering near the boat docks at Bear Mountain State Park just over six years ago. Someone who knew of Jen and her volunteer work with Yonkers...
Sully, Abandoned At Least Six Times Before 2 Years Old
We decided to adopt a 4th cat to round out our gang. I went to the local no-kill shelter to visit an available senior cat. Unfortunately, he was on medical watch and unavailable. As I walked out through the cat area, a young, huge, orange and white cat threw himself on my feet with a ‘whump’. When I tried to sit down and pet him, he wrapped his front legs around my ankle and wouldn’t let me move. PHOTO: Anonymous Impossibly sweet Sully made his choice that day. Within 10 minutes, we were on our way home. A few days later he...
Cat In A Bag
It was almost 2 years ago today, but I was playing basketball at the local neighborhood court. I finished up and was headed towards my car to leave. As I was walking I noticed a gym bag laying in the grass in the middle of the park, as I got closer to the bag, I noticed it was open with a cat just laying inside it with a food and water left with her. PHOTO: ANONYMOUS She didn’t exactly look scared, just more or less confused. She looked at me and meowed. I looked around to see if anyone in the area may have done this purposefully and...
Cody’s New Life
We just had two dogs pass in 3 weeks; 10 year old from bone cancer and 11 yr old from a massive stroke. We were just devastated. PHOTO: MARLAINA L. We were informed about a male German Shepard at our local pound that was running out of time. I went to the shelter and adopted him sight unseen. When the Vet Tech brought him to me from the infirmary, I just about fell over from shock. Here was an 18 month old GSD that weighed 40 lbs and had over 38 bite marks on his head and neck. One ear was shorter than the other and the vet could see the bite...
Actor Jonah Hill Adopts A 3-Year-Old Pitbull
Anybody who has ever rescued a dog realizes just how important that moment is in their life. It seems as if Jonah Hill is also experiencing it for himself, now that the 37-year-old actor has added a new addition to his family. Jonah Hill went on Instagram to post a picture as he posed with his three-year-old pitbull, named Fig. The dog was recently adopted from the Love Leo Rescue in Los Angeles. He posted a thank you to @loveleorescue on Instagram, speaking about his new dog as being a “massive gift.” After making the post on...
Rehabilitated Florida Panther Released Back Into The Wild After Getting Struck By A Car
Our hearts really go out to any animals that have been injured and are suffering. All too often, we hear about it happening or we see it as animals are hit by cars and left on the side of the road. It seems as if this happened in Naples, Florida when a panther was hit by a vehicle in December. According to the Naples Zoo, the panther, whom they nicknamed Logan, was struck by a vehicle in early December and then rescued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC). Florida Panthers are critically endangered, and thankfully, they were able...
Security Camera Catches Golden Retriever Climbing Ladder To Join Owner On Roof Of Home
Dogs are loyal companions who will never leave our sides, no matter the obstacles or challenges they face. A golden retriever is going viral for his adventurous climb up a ladder to join his dad on the roof. Vince Matteson of Portland, Oregon is the proud dad to two 2-year-old golden retrievers, Ace and Bo. Ace arrived as a puppy and Bo was adopted from Golden Bond Rescue. Both dogs are described as “Certified Good Boys”. Photo: Instagram/vincematteson Matteson was recently on the roof of his home removing Christmas decorations...
Only a few more days left to apply for the No Place Like Home Challenge!
The registration deadline for the No Place Like Home Challenge has been extended to Monday, January 18th at 5pm (PST)! If you haven’t registered yet, what are you waiting for? Ten national organizations have come together to make this the most impactful challenge yet. Centered around Return to Home (traditionally known as “Return to Owner”), this is an opportunity to make Return to Home (RTH) a part of your culture. What’s more, $150,000 in grant prizes is available. One of the...
Wild Horse Immediately Recognizes His Girlfriend After Two Years Apart
There are many beautiful things in this world but there is nothing quite like the sight of a wild mustang running free. It’s something that far too few people get to experience in real life. For those who run a horse sanctuary that focuses on rescuing those mustangs, it is not only a common sight but also a place where magical things happen. When a picture appeared on American Wildhorse Campaign, it caught the attention of Clare Staples, the founder and president of Skydog Sanctuary. The pictures showed Phoenix, a wild mustang, trying...
Shelter Plans “Indoguration” Party To Celebrate First Shelter Dog In White House
Major, a rescue German shepherd, is about to make history as the first-ever shelter dog in the White House. And what better way to celebrate than with an “indoguration” party. President-elect Joe Biden adopted the handsome boy in 2018 from Delaware Humane Association (DHA) as a companion for the couple’s other German shepherd, Champ. The two are now inseparable. Photos: Instagram/DR. JILL BIDEN The shelter is thrilled for First Dog Major and plans on hosting an “indoguration” party with Pumpkin Petcare Insurance...
Shelter Volunteer Falls in Love with Sweet Rescue Pup
Bounce’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! Bounce came in as a stray — thin, but oh-so sweet. Everyone loved her, including our Massage Therapist Volunteer, Dorian. While volunteering, Dorian had a calming session with Bounce and fell in love. After hearing that Bounce had...
Husky Refuses To Get Out Of Bed, But Agrees To Share It With Toddler
This story originally appeared at Shareably. Laughter usually ensues when our furry friends start doing the things people do inside the house. But, to one father on YouTube, the antics allowed him to witness an adorable bond between his toddler and his pet dog. Screenshot: YouTube/milperthusky In the video, a father and his young son, upon entering their bedroom, were greeted by the sight of their furry friend comfortably tucked under the sheets of the bed. The father who was filming the video was tickled to see their dog Millie laying...
Sick And Dead Birds Showing Up Around Backyard Feeders As Salmonellosis Outbreak Worsens
People in Washington have been filling their bird feeders with the best of intentions. They’ve been killing their feathered friends in the process. With reports of sick or dead birds around backyard feeders coming in from multiple counties, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is asking residents either empty their feeders or take extra precautions. The WDFW believes the state may be in the midst of a salmonellosis outbreak. Source: PexelsFinches like pine siskins and other songbirds have been becoming sick and dying in...
Two Gorillas Test Positive For Coronavirus At San Diego Zoo
Gorillas share 98% of DNA with humans, making them susceptible to many of the same viruses. San Diego Zoo announced on Tuesday that two of their gorillas have tested positive for the coronavirus and other gorillas in the troop are showing symptoms. “Aside from some congestion and coughing, the gorillas are doing well,” said Lisa Peterson, executive director, San Diego Zoo Safari Park. “The troop remains quarantined together and are eating and drinking.” Photo: Pixabay While only two of the eight gorillas tested...
Dwarf Giraffes Discovered In The Wild For The First Time
When most people think about giraffes, they think about an animal with a long neck that is able to reach the top of the tallest tree. As it turns out, a dwarf version of the giraffe does exist and they saw them for the first time. Two dwarf giraffes were discovered by scientists in Namibia and Uganda. Rather than being 16 feet tall, like their supersized cousins, they are only 8’6″ and 9’4″ tall. Uganda’s Muchison Falls National Park is the location where a dwarf giraffe was spotted for the first time in December...
Delivery Driver Finds A Note From A Customer Asking For A Dog Companion
If you have a dog in your family, you realize just how much love they can bring to you. The unfortunate reality for far too many pet owners, however, is that they are going to have to grieve the loss of their pet far too early. Sometimes, we need someone that will help us out and allow us to deal with the grieving process that we must go through. We may lean on the shoulder of a family member or close friend but there are times when a stranger may step up to the plate and do what no one else could do. For the person in this story, that...
Puppy Found Abandoned In Garbage And Needing A Home
We sometimes see dogs on the street and our hearts really go out to them. We may even try to do our best to help them, but it isn’t always the easiest thing to do. A Greek rescue was recently called when someone saw a puppy running in an area that was full of garbage. It was an abandoned warehouse, and DAR Animal Rescue was there to do what they could to help him. At one time, DAR Animal Rescue had a shelter in the area but the shelter had been destroyed when a flood happened. After going back to the abandoned warehouse, they saw the...
