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...

    Posted On: Jan 15, 2021 | Category: ArticlesView Details

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...

    Posted On: Jan 15, 2021 | Category: ArticlesView Details

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

    Posted On: Jan 14, 2021 | Category: ArticlesView Details

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...

    Posted On: Jan 14, 2021 | Category: ArticlesView Details

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...

    Posted On: Jan 14, 2021 | Category: ArticlesView Details

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

    Posted On: Jan 13, 2021 | Category: ArticlesView Details

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...

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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...

    Posted On: Jan 13, 2021 | Category: ArticlesView Details