GreaterGood’s Mask Donations Are Helping LA Family Housing Keep Homeless People Safe
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people everywhere are uncertain about the future of their health, safety, and economic security. Homeless people and those who are transitioning from homelessness are particularly vulnerable to these concerns. LA Family Housing is dedicated to helping families and individuals in the Los Angeles area transition out of homelessness and poverty through affordable housing and a variety of supportive services, such as medical services provided through the Northeast Valley Health Center. LAFH is a regional leader in...
Hero K-9 Finds Missing Toddler Who Disappeared From Iowa Home
When an Iowa toddler wandered away from his home, his family was understandably distraught. According to the Mason City Police Department, the 2-year-old boy had wandered away from their house with the family dog, and they had no idea where the pair had gone. The toddler’s disappearance led the local sheriff’s department to immediately call for backup, including a drone and multiple K-9s, to help canvass the search area. The boy had disappeared in a rural area with lots of places where a child could hide, so time was of the...
Owner Has Emotional Reunion With His Lost Dog After 3 Months Of Searching
I’m grateful that I’ve never had to experience the devastation of a pet running away from home. Unfortunately, there are some people out there who aren’t as lucky. Sometimes pets will come back home and sometimes they won’t. When they don’t return, it’s a very crushing blow. Rustico Sanson Jr. experienced the disheartening accident of his beloved pup, Coco, running away from home. When Coco got out, he left Rustico frantic to find him. The Philippines-based Rustico searched everywhere for Coco, but he kept...
Herd Of Capybaras Make The Strangest Sounds While Eating A Giant Pumpkin
2020 has been a pretty rough year. But here is something that is guaranteed to lighten up your day. It’s a lighthearted video starring a bunch of capybaras as they eat a pumpkin. Cute, right? It’s actually quite a fascinating thing to behold. The Nagasaki Biopark in Japan recently released the video of their capybaras as the hungry hoard destroyed a large, 110 pound pumpkin – that’s a lot of pumpkin! The giant rodents were excitable as they gathered around in order to devour the giant gourd, skin, seeds, pulp, and all....
Police Dog Has Official K-9 Badge Photo Taken In Full Uniform
As of Thursday, there is a new sheriff in town – and he’s absolutely adorable! The Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida uploaded a post on their social media that featured their latest recruit: a precious pooch named Chico. Chico is the newest K-9 member of the Sheriff’s office. For his official badge picture, the pooch was dressed up in his very own uniform, complete with badges and patches. If that wasn’t sweet enough, the silly pup even had his tongue slightly sticking out as he posed for his photo beside...
Goose Returns After 20 Years To Visit The Family That Rescued Him
Back in 2000, a baby gosling was abandoned by his parents. The little gosling was found by a family named the Whelans, who took him in and cared for him. The family had initially tried to get him back to his original family, however, the little gosling had imprinted on them. They happily raised him for a whole year until he grew and matured enough to survive on his own. Eventually, the goose, who had come to be called Peeper, flew off into his new life. Amazingly, 20 years later, Peeper returned in order to visit his family. At first, the...
Volunteers Discover Rare White Baby Sea Turtle On South Carolina Beach
Last Sunday, news broke of a very rare discovery. On Kiawah Island, a beach in South Carolina, volunteers encountered a rare white baby sea turtle. The volunteers had been at the beach inspecting the local sea turtle nests when they stumbled upon the baby turtle in the sand. The news was immediately posted to Facebook, with a caption that said, “This morning, our Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol #kitp , [sic] Zone 8, inventoried the last nest on the island. #338. You can imagine the excited ‘oohs’ and the...
Dog Gives Birth To A Rare Green Puppy Named Pistachio
Pistachio is one unique little pup. The baby dog was born on a farm on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia. His owner is Italian farmer Cristian Mallocci, who runs a farm with his brother-in-law, Giannangelo Liperi. Mallocci’s dog, Spelacchia, is one of eight dogs that Mallocci owns and is the mother of Pistachio. Mallocci was shocked when Spelacchia ended up giving birth to the little pup with green fur. Spelacchia had a whole litter of five puppies who were born earlier in the month of October. While Pistachio’s littermates...
Shelter Dresses Older Dogs Like “Senior Petizens” To Help Them Get Adopted
Every dog deserves a home that loves them and adores them. Sadly for many dogs, they don’t always get their happily ever afters. Some will end up living very tragic lives on the streets or waiting in shelters for ages until they’re adopted. And for many senior dogs living in shelters, that wait is often extended since not many people are willing to take a chance on an older dog. That is why many shelters or rescues will often go out of their way to try and give shelter dogs that extra boost to help get them adopted. One...
Woman Builds A Bedroom For Her Cats With Miniature ‘Human’ Beds
Cats are the rulers of our homes. They get everything that they want. And as cat owners, we are only happy to spoil them rotten. It seems that one cat owner has created quite the adorable set up for her two precious felines. On Twitter, one woman decided that she’d share her crafty idea after she created “bedrooms” for her two cats. And the results were nothing short of cute. Using two IKEA doll beds, Maud Feijt ended up creating the perfect sleeping sanctuary for her two pets, Prim and Pippa. Today we made our cats a...
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...
