Man Rescues African Civet Entangled In Wire Fence
African civets look like a cross between a raccoon and wild cat, and although often referred to as African civet cats, they are not felines. These solitary mammals are mostly nocturnal and have dense fur and long tails. They are said to be shy animals and generally don’t attack humans, but can be aggressive when threatened. One unfortunate African civet got its tail and hind leg tangled in a barbed wire fence and was pulling with all its might to get free, but to no avail. Thankfully, a man driving along the road in South Africa spotted...
Groomer Sparks Backlash For Dying Her Dog’s Fur Multiple Colors
When Nicole Rose dyed her dog’s hair, she never imagined that it would lead to an internet stir. The 35-year-old from Ontario, Canada had adopted Stella when she was 11 months old. The little pup was quite shy, so Rose soon started coloring her dog’s hair an array of different colors in order to boost her spirit. As she explained to ITV’s This Morning, “I think because she gets a lot of attention when she’s colored. The fact she’s so shy, it brings her out of her shell.” Photo: Pixabay Rose went on to...
New Kid’s Book Features President Biden’s Two Rescue Dogs
President Joe Biden and his two dogs, Champ and Major, have barely moved into the White House as of last week. However, the two first dogs, both German Shepherds, are already being made famous in a brand-new children’s’ book titled, “Champ and Major: First Dogs.” The plot of the book is simple yet sweet – it features Champ, who was a part of the Biden family back in 2008, taking the 3-year-old Major on a tour around the White House. Photo: Pixabay The book was written Joy McCullough and illustrated by Sheyda...
Family Takes Turns Sleeping With Their Elderly Rescue Dog Who Can’t Walk Upstairs Anymore
Dogs are wonderful members of the family. And just like we would for any other family member, we will happily care for them in their old age. It’s hard to see our beloved pups get old, especially when they struggle with mobility issues. How many of us have bought a variety of different items such as extra cushy beds for their sore joints or stairs to help them climb up to the sofa? It’s all part of what we do for the ones we love. Catherine Morris and her family adopted Spike nine years ago. When he first joined their family, he...
Adoption Updates: How Are These Pups Adapting To Their New Lives?
These stories were 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! Parker’s Adoption Update Parker, same name as when he was adopted, is doing awesome! He’s an incredible cuddle and hiking buddy. Although he can be quite stubborn, we love our sweet boy and he has brought nothing but happiness and...
Owners Surprised When Their Pet Chicken Hatched A Duck
During the pandemic in April, Vermont couple Caleb and Courtney Sugarman decided to keep themselves busy by getting a few ducks. Then, a few months later, they were gifted Silkie chickens from one of their friends. As they explained to the Vermont TV station WCAX, they were very surprised one day when they discovered that one of their chickens was sitting on top of a duck egg. Both Caleb and Courtney were surprised with how the chicken got a hold of the duck egg, but they figured that they would “just kind of let her be.” By...
The 10 Most Dangerous States For Wildlife Collisions
If you live in the United States, you probably depend on a car to get around. But although driving is often the quickest (and sometimes only) way to get from point A to point B, operating a vehicle also rife with safety hazards. These risks are even higher in certain U.S. states where moose, deer, coyotes, and other wildlife share highways carved out of their natural habitat. Now a new study has revealed which U.S. states are most prone to wildlife collisions based on 10 years of data from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway...
Woman Viciously Attacked While Feeding Homeless Cats
Maria Salete Ouverney makes a modest living as housekeeper, but this extremely kind woman still uses whatever she earns to feed the feral cats living around her Oakland Park, Florida, neighborhood. Unfortunately, the 63-year-old woman was about to learn that generous acts aren’t always rewarded in kind. The Florida woman was feeding feral cats living in an alley behind a McDonald’s when she was viciously attacked by a man who beat her so badly she wound up in the hospital. Photo: Flickr/Brian Evans According to the victim’s...
Our Fabulous Faye
Faye is a German Shepherd about 12 years old we believe. She was living in the backyard of her home and was in very poor condition when we discovered her. She was ate up with fleas, crippled with arthritis and both eyes were terribly infected and she was blind from never having any medical care. PHOTO: Barbara Gilpin We asked the owner if we could take her and the other dog that lived there to the Vet and get them some help. The old lady didn’t care and we did our best to care for the two dogs all summer with good food, flea meds and...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Enter your SAC data, join us for a webcast and more!
Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Enter your Shelter Animals Count 2020 data now!We are more than halfway done with January, so you know what that means. It’s time to enter your Shelter Animals Count (SAC) 2020 data! Enter your January – December 2020 data now and enter to win part of $20,000 in grants for your participation. The deadline to enter your data and qualify for a… Learn More Register now for Weekly International CallsMaddie’s Fund hosts an...
Entire Herd Of Elephant Celebrate Of Newborn Calf Moments After Birth
When a group of travelers went on a safari in South Africa, they were in for a very special surprise. Going on a safari is an incredible experience in and of itself. You get to see gorgeous, majestic creatures in their natural habitat and get a glimpse into their world. When you visit any foreign country, it’s an opportunity to learn about different cultures and experiences. These tourists got to do just that. Most people don’t get to see wild elephants on a daily basis, let alone see a wild elephant give birth! It’s...
Friends Rescue A Tiny Kitten, Later Discover It’s Actually Europe’s Most Endangered Species
When 32-year-old Pete MacNab went for a walk in the Scottish Highlands, he expected to get some fresh air. He didn’t know that he and his friend, Piotr, were about to rescue a critically endangered animal. The men were strolling through Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park when they noticed a flock of sheep standing over what looked like a tiny stray kitten. As the pair got closer, the sheep scattered, allowing MacNab and his friend to see the kitten was nearly frozen to death in the snow. Photo: GoFundMe “The animal was in a...
Woman Flies From Pennsylvania to California to Adopt Special Needs Dog
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! Hiya, I’m Oso! I’m 3-months-old, and a very nice lady saved me from the side of the freeway and brought me to SPARC! It’s really called Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center, but I like SPARC better! My owners never came to get me so I...
Shelter Volunteer Falls in Love with Sweet Rescue
Isla’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! Nyla came to South Bend Animal Resource Center as an owner surrender. She had been found and they tried keeping her, but she did not fit in to their home. So, they brought her to the shelter. She is a beautiful girl, with a lot of energy,...
They Found a True ‘Diamond in the Ruff’ When Rescue Sophie Arrived
Sophie’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! In the shelter world, sometimes you really don’t know what to expect, or what not to expect! In August, we received this little toy breed from a family that could no longer care for her. We knew under all those mats that we would...
World Turned Upside Down
I didn’t want a dog….They’re harder to care for than cats and we didn’t have a fenced yard. Hearing a vehicle stop on our country road, I looked up to see a van turning around in the gravel lane. The back door opened and a dog jumped out. PHOTO: Robin She turned to look for the owner but they suddenly shut the doors. This van sped away with the dog running as hard as she could to keep up. I started chasing too so I could get a license plate and also protect the dog. The van got away and this poor dog gave up the chase...
Saving Archimedes – A Truly Special Cat
In 1987, I lost my 17 year old cat to old age. She was the same age as me – we’d grown up together and I was devastated. 6 months later I persuaded my mum to let me have another kitten and wasted no time in contacting my local RSPCA to adopt. About 3 weeks later they called me and said they had a kitten & I could come and see her, but that she’d been seen by 5 people already & not adopted because she was terrified. PHOTO: Emily Once I got there, I was led into a room & a cage with 6 kittens in it. I was alarmed;...
New Zealand Issues Month-Long Road Closure To Protect A Sea Lion And Her Pup
For some New Zealanders, the commute along John Wilson Drive might get diverted after the Dunedin City Council made the announcement last week that they’d be shutting down a section of the road that is between the Dunedin golf course and the Pacific Ocean. The reason for the closure? A mama sea lion just had her pup and the city council wants to ensure the safety of both mom and baby. As the city council explained on Facebook: “We’ve closed John Wilson Ocean Drive to vehicles for the next month to allow some special...
Dog Limps Everywhere To Show Sympathy For His Injured Owner
When Russell Jones broke his ankle, his friends and family were quick to rally around him. But nobody seemed to show their empathy for Russell’s situation quite like his beloved dog, Bill. Bill, who is normally quite a lively pooch, started to develop a limp. Russell’s wife, Melissa, noticed the limp and began to get concerned that something was wrong with the dog. Doing what any good dog owner would do, Russell and Melissa made an appointment and took Bill in for a check-up. Photo: Instagram / billy_limping_lurcher Much to their...
Confused Cat Tries To Figure Out How Memory Foam Works In Hilarious Video
This story originally appeared at Shareably. Watching our pets try to figure out our everyday household things is a treat. You’d never be able to stop laughing at their silliness. Just like this dumbfounded cat after putting his paws on the family’s memory foam mattress. A cat and a memory mattress According to Newsflare, it was laundry day at Mike Bowers’ home, and the bed had been stripped of its sheets. Just like any cat in the world, this one loves diving into soft beds and claiming it as his own. Of course, without...
