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...
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...
