Miranda Lambert Mourns The Death Of Her Beloved Rescue Dog With Heartfelt Tribute
Miranda Lambert recently shared on Instagram that her beloved rescue dog Waylon had passed away. The heartbroken country singer spent the past 13 years with her “old pal” and said she was so happy that her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, was able to meet and spend time with Waylon. The heartfelt post started off with, “Today I lost one of my best friends.” It went on to explain how she saved Waylon’s life and how he made hers complete. Photo: Instagram/mirandalambert Lambert rescued Waylon and his sister from the...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kristen Hassen receives the 2020 Maddie Hero Award, we’ve refreshed our website and tools and more!
Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Kristen Hassen receives the 2020 Maddie Hero AwardWe’re thrilled to present the 2020 Maddie Hero Award to Kristen Hassen for her innovative ideas, progressive thinking and lifesaving actions. The Maddie Hero Award recognizes and honors the “top dog” in communities that are advancing the welfare of companion animals in the United States in creative and bold ways. The award is presented with… Learn More Our...
2020 Holiday Gift Guide For Pets
Christmas Gifts For Dogs & Cats The holiday season is around the corner, and no matter how you celebrate, we’ve got something for all the dogs and cats on your list. Our online store offers a wide range of Christmas gifts for dogs, Hanukkah pet toys, and cat Christmas presents to pamper your favorite felines. But the best part about shopping at The Animal Rescue Site store is that our Christmas gifts for pets also feed hungry shelter animals still waiting for somebody to adopt them, thus helping homeless animals have a happy pets...
Two Maine Police Officers Fired For Beating Porcupines To Death With Batons
Two police officers were fired from Rockland Maine Police Department after brutally beating porcupines to death with retractable batons while on duty. Addison Cox, 27, and Michael Rolerson, 30, were criminally charged with Class C aggravated animal cruelty and a misdemeanor count of night hunting. Cox was also charged with misdemeanor unlawful use or possession of implements or aids and Rolerson was charged with misdemeanor illuminating wild animals or birds. A third officer is on administrative leave for allegedly posting a video of one of...
Holiday Edition Animal Lovers Gift Guide
‘Tis the season of giving and there’s no better gift for an animal lover than one that gives back to shelter pets in need. We have compiled a list of the best holiday gifts for animal lovers filled with items to make any dog or cat lover smile, while also feeding shelter pets. Pixabay So grab your list and a pen because you’ll be checking off everyone who adores animals with this gift guide. Christmas Gifts For Animal Lovers Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer or present to place under the tree for the animal lover on...
Meet The 10 Oldest Cats The World Has Ever Known
Old age brings wisdom, happiness, some might even say the meaning of life. In this case, it’s also cause for a few belly rubs and maybe a liver snap. Of all the cats we’ve covered on The Animal Rescue Site blog, it’s often the senior felines who’ve moved us the most. They had years to leave their mark on society (and furniture) and it’s clear they have. Take a look through this list. If you’ve been paying attention to your cat news over the past few years, you’re bound to recognize some names! 10....
Wildlife “Rescue” Goes Awry When Woman Is Repeatedly Gored By Neighbor’s Pet Deer
Cute as they may be, wild animals aren’t pets meant to be cuddled, fed, or cared for like domesticated animals. Even so, people regularly fail give wildlife the space they deserve, and these needless clashes can bring devastating consequences for everybody involved. Unfortunately, a bizarre case coming out of Colorado proves that some people still have lots to learn when it comes to handling (or ideally, not handling) wildlife. According to a press release by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, a woman was out walking her dog when she was...
Beloved Family Dog Is Back Home Safe After Heartbreaking Separation From Her Family
It’s been one heck of a year for Chloe, a 6-year-old pit bull-mastiff mix from California. First, the global pandemic ravaged her home state. Then the dog’s family — owners Hannah and David Meade and their 5-year-old son Finn — were forced to evacuate their home as wildfires approached. As firefighters struggled to contain the blaze, the Meade’s fled to L.A. and stayed with friends for 4 weeks. But even once the dog and her family were safe in L.A., disaster continued to strike. Shortly after their arrival, David...
Miniature Dachshund Is Under The Impression That He’s A Sheepdog
This story originally appeared at Shareably. Dogs are truly one of a kind companions. Descendants of wolves, these creatures can be bred for a variety of tasks such as herding, hunting, or working. The World Canine Organization is the largest registry of dog breeds that are internationally accepted. According to their data, they recognize that 339 dog breeds can be divided into 10 main groups. Screenshot: YouTube/ViralHog A Miniature Dachshund named Frankie is truly a sight to behold. He bravely rounds up flocks of sheep in Australia as his...
Chihuahua With Birth Defect Who Mothers Rescue Animals Named 2020 American Hero Dog
Courageous, selfless, and compassionate are just a few words used to describe a hero and are accurate characteristics of MacKenzie, this year’s American Hero Dog. MacKenzie, a 4-pound Chihuahua, was born with a cleft palate and was unable to eat or drink on her own for the first year of her life. The little dog battled several cases of aspiration pneumonia, but each time she persevered and became an inspiration to all. After receiving life-saving surgery, which allowed her to eat and drink on her own, she focused her attention on baby...
Felines Living On Brazil’s ‘Island Of The Cats’ Are Left Starving By The Pandemic
There is an island off of Rio de Janeiro that is known by cat lovers around the world. It is full of felines, and those animals were fed by the locals, as well as tourists who would visit the island. That was before the novel coronavirus turned our lives upside down. Support was soon waning, and unfortunately, it led to a distressing situation. Fishermen reported seeing a group of cats eating the corpses of other cats, according to HUFFPOST. It takes about 20 minutes by boat to reach Furtada Island, which is commonly known as the...
People Are Furious After A Road Painter Striped A Dead Possum
As you are driving about, it’s not uncommon to see animals lying along the side of the road. Some people will continue traveling if they hit such an animal with their car, but others will move it from the roadway. It’s not out of the ordinary for animals to stay along the road for weeks until somebody finally stops by to remove them permanently. This can be a difficulty for those who work on the road, but it probably is a good idea for the animal to be removed so it isn’t hindering the work being done. It seems as if a road...
Officials Bust Massive Flying Squirrel Trafficking Ring In Florida
In Florida, there have been seven arrests made of suspects believed to be involved in the animal trafficking trade. Florida’s Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission made the announcement that 25 felony charges were filed in a case that has proved to be extremely damaging for roughly 3,600 flying squirrels in the span of 3 years. Authorities believe that the wildlife dealers have made about $1 million off the trade of the flying squirrels along with all their illegal activities, which include countless charges of racketeering, money...
Japan Introduces Deer-Friendly Bags To Prevent Them From Dying Of Plastic Ingestion
Plastic has become a very big concern to the health of the environment and all the animals who live in it. In order to help the deer of Japan, an organization of animal advocates called Fed Up has come up with a genius way of saving the deer from eating plastic. The group has devised a paper created from rice bran that is 100% edible for deer if they accidentally ingest it. Fed Up came up with the idea after last year when a deer died as a result of having nearly 9 pounds of plastic stuck in its stomach. Ingestion of plastic is a major...
Man Sheds Tears Of Joy When Reunited With His Dog Who Was Missing For 200 Days
Pat Livesay was devastated when his beloved dog Blue went missing over 6 month ago near his Tennessee home. The devoted dad searched day and night, but eventually had to move to Texas for work. He thought he would never see Blue again. Photo: Facebook/Washington County, TN Animal Shelter But 200 days after Blue went missing, Pat received a message from a friend with a video of a dog playing with a ball at Washington County, TN Animal Shelter – and it was Blue! The shelter had named him Bones and was showing off his fetch skills in a...
Police Rescue 200 Animals From ‘Most Severe Cases Of Animal Neglect And Cruelty’
It was some of the worst conditions staff at the Seattle Animal Shelter had ever seen. More than 200 animals, many suffering from disease and neglect, were taken from a West Seattle home where a 54-year-old man was arrested for first-degree animal cruelty. According to the Seattle Times, police initially found about 25 animals in small cages when they first entered the home. Only a few had food or water. The man told officials that they were being transported to new homes on the East Coast. Source: City of SeattleAnimals in cages inside the...
Kristen Hassen receives the 2020 Maddie Hero Award
We’re thrilled to present the 2020 Maddie Hero Award to Kristen Hassen for her innovative ideas, progressive thinking and lifesaving actions. The Maddie Hero Award recognizes and honors the “top dog” in communities that are advancing the welfare of companion animals in the United States in creative and bold ways. The award is presented with a $10,000 grant for the recipient’s organization. Kristen serves as the Director of Animal Services with Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) in Tuscon, AZ, Pima County’s only...
When Her Beloved Cat Passed Away, Grieving Owner Decides To Clone Him
People cope with the death of a pet in many different ways. Some pet owners take years to get over their loss. Others quietly grieve, adopt other animals, and move on. But when one Iowa woman lost her beloved cat, she opted for a different approach. When Mr. Tufts, a rescued cat from Cedar Rapids, IA, passed away, his owner (who wished to remain anonymous) decided to clone her beloved animal. “I had never had such a wonderful creature. It was harder losing him than any other cat I’ve ever had,” the grieving woman told The...
Baby Rhino Shot By Poachers Is Nursed Back To Health
Poachers in Zimbabwe shot a young black baby rhino after killing the mother. That baby rhino has been nursed back to health. A heavy-caliber rifle was used to shoot the 16-month-old calf. Members of the Lowveld Rhino Trust (LRT) found the calf limping while out on patrol in the Bubye Valley Conservancy in Zimbabwe. The volunteers who cared for the animal named her Pumpkin, and the rhino has been given a clean bill of health. According to a spokesperson from the International Rhino Foundation (IRF), Natasha Anderson, the little rhino had...
The Unflattering Photo Challenge Has People Sharing Pictures Of Their Felines On Social Media
Although we may enjoy taking pictures of many animals in our lives, there is nothing quite like taking pictures of our feline friends. Just take a look back through your gallery on your mobile phone and you will see that it is fully loaded with furry photos. We tend to cherry-pick the best to add to social media, but there is now the #UnflatteringCatPhotoChallenge that is turning things on their head. I’m sure that we have all taken some pictures we thought would turn out perfect but in the end, it was one of the most horrible cats...
