Rescue Dog Becomes Beloved Companion in a Home for Adults with Special Needs
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! When I was 11, my dad got a job as the on-site manager at a home for adults with special needs. We moved to the Bombay Hills in New Zealand and we had 10 acres, so we could get some sheep, cows and pigs (which I loved). However, this was a huge change for me, and a month after we moved, my parents said we could get a dog. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PUBLICDOMAINPICTURES On December 2, we went...
Neighborhood Works Together to Save Kitten, Who Repays the Favor By Becoming the Best Foster Mom
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! During the 2013 kitten season, a group of neighbors heard a kitten crying deep in a bougainvillea bush. The cries began near dark and the bush was too thorny to safely extract the kitten, so they placed a bowl of food near the edge and planned to check back. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MIRCEA IANCU Sure enough, one of the neighbors spotted the calico kitten in a nearby courtyard at dawn the...
Ad in Paper Offers ‘Three Ugly Kittens in Need of Good Homes’
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! Twenty-one years ago, when I was 15-years-old, I picked up the local newspaper when I got in from school and I saw an advert that read “Three ugly kittens in need of good homes.” Can anyone ignore that? Certainly not! KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MIKHAIL So the phone was picked up, number dialed, and me pretending to be my mother. I gave my mother’s name, date of birth, etc,...
Fertilizer Runoff is Suffocating Fish and Polluting Our Lakes
Excess fertilizer use poses significant environmental challenges, impacting wildlife and water quality. Fertilizers, particularly those containing nitrogen and phosphorus, can lead to various negative outcomes when improperly managed. One of the primary environmental concerns with excess fertilizer is its effect on water bodies. When fertilizers run off into lakes and rivers, they promote the growth of algae and other aquatic plants. This process, known as eutrophication, leads to oxygen depletion in the water. As microorganisms decompose the...
71 Pets From NYC’s Largest Shelter Adopted In One Day At Petco’s Block Party
Animal shelters across the country are overflowing with homeless pets who are all waiting for a loving home. Animal Care Centers (ACC) of NYC, the largest animal shelter in the city, has several locations filled with cats and dogs who deserve to find their special someone. It is a great day when one pet gets adopted and a huge celebration when over 70 pets find homes in one day. Screenshot: TikTok/@nycacc New Yorkers formed a line in Union Square to meet adoptable pets from local shelters at Petco’s 25th Birthday Block Party. ACC shared...
Orphaned Baby Beaver Is Stealing Hearts At Wildlife Rescue
A video of an orphaned baby beaver taken in by a wildlife rescue in Canada called WILDNorth is going viral due to the adorable kit. Beavers are the largest rodents in North America and stay with their moms until the age of two to learn how to swim, build, and find food. The video showed the team examining and caring for the one-week-old baby and explaining what her recovery would entail. They asked, “Have you ever seen a baby Beaver?” @wildnorthab Have you ever seen a baby Beaver? This cute little North American Beaver was found...
How animal well-being organizations are using artificial intelligence to help pets and people
Curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) might help your animal organization? We asked folks on Maddie’s® Pet Forum to share how they’re using it to help pets and people (and themselves!). Here are a few answers below. Writing anything and everything from adoption biographies (bios) to newsletter stories, thank you notes and even grants“As a small volunteer-run rescue organization, we struggle to find time around our jobs to do all the little things to promote animals for adoption,” shared one...
Kittens Give ‘Quality of Life’ Back to Woman Dealing with Autoimmune Disease
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! In 2013, my health took a turn for the worse. I was in almost constant pain. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease where my body attacked my joints and organs. I could no longer work, and even getting out of bed some days required help. My social life was limited. I really wanted a small inside pet, but I was unsure. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / GUNDULA VOGEL My son said he would help me...
Congress Pushes Farm Bill Threatening Animal Welfare Gains
The U.S. Congress’s Farm Bill, a substantial piece of legislation governing agricultural and food programs, faces scrutiny for its potential to harm animal welfare. The 2024 Farm Bill, recently approved by the House Agriculture Committee, is particularly concerning for animal rights advocates. The bill includes provisions that could reverse progress in animal welfare, endanger public health, and negatively impact countless animals. Photo: PexelsThe 2024 Farm Bill could undo years of animal welfare progress. Nullifying Proposition 12 One...
Cymbiotika Dog Supplements Review 2024: An Expert’s Breakdown
Click to Skip Ahead Our Final Verdict We give Cymbiotika Dog Supplements an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars. Quality: 5/5 Variety: 4.9/5 Ingredients: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Efficacy: 4.9/5 As a dog mom myself, one of my top goals is to provide my pup with the most optimal life possible – from the softest toys to the best food money can buy. All of this is intended to help her live happily and comfortably, but much like us humans, sometimes we need extra help in the form of supplements. I have long taken supplements for my health but have...
Using Reasons for Intake for Resource & Policy Advocacy
Every animal sheltering organization has to make difficult choices about prioritizing resources, especially now, at a time when animal welfare facilities are experiencing record-breaking capacity issues, struggles with staffing, and increasing need in their communities. There seems to be never-ending recommendations about the best programming, staffing, and advocacy-related tools for improving outcomes for people and pets, and it’s reasonable to expect that this menu of options may be overwhelming to decision-makers. For...
Should I Divorce My Husband Because Manic Loves Him More? Maybe!
Hi, I’m Allison. Read my introduction to learn more about me and my three mixed-breed dogs from Thailand, Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. I would not consider myself a jealous person. However, when it comes to my dogs, jealousy oozes from my pores if they seem to favor someone else over me. I desperately wanted to think that dogs are pure enough not to have favorite people, but I honestly think Manic favors my husband over me. Should I divorce him over my perceived idea that one of our dogs loves him more than me? Answer: maybe....
Animal Breeder Faces Record-Breaking $35M Fine After Thousands Of Beagles Rescued From Horror
An Indiana-based animal breeder, Envigo, has made headlines following a landmark case that saw the company plead guilty to federal animal welfare and environmental crimes. The charges stem from a two-year probe conducted by the U.S. Justice Department into the mistreatment of thousands of beagles at a breeding facility in Cumberland County, Virginia. Photo: PexelsEnvigo faces a record $35 million in fines and penalties for violations of the Animal Welfare Act and Clean Water Act. Envigo’s Guilty Plea Envigo RMS LLC, the entity operating...
Sweet Labrador Retriever Has Spent Half Her Life In Shelter And Needs Home ASAP
Labrador retrievers continue to be one of the most popular dogs in the U.S. and hold the record for the number one spot at 31 years. The family-friendly dogs are loyal, playful, and always up for an adventure. However, their popularity doesn’t mean they are not found in shelters. A sweet Labrador retriever, appropriately named Sugar, has been at The Anita’s Stevens Swan Humane Society in New York for over half her life waiting for a family. She arrived when she was a year and a half and just passed her two-year anniversary at the...
Top Dog Sports—And How to Get Your Canine Involved
Dog sports aren’t just a way to add exercise to your best friend’s life. They’re also mentally stimulating, lots of fun, and great for bonding. What’s not to love? Dog sports are among the fastest growing obsessions among dog lovers. Not only are they a lot of fun and a great opportunity for you and your dog to get fit and connect with each other on a new level, but they’re also an enjoyable way to meet other like-minded dog people. There’s no time like the present to explore your options and get involved...
How To Pick Up A Dog Properly: 5 Vet-Approved Steps to Follow
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead You might not think much about picking up your dog. For some, they are so large it’s a rare occurrence. For others with smaller dogs, you simply pick them up without much thought. But is there a proper way to pick up a dog? Certainly. In this article, we will go over how to pick up a dog according to its size—and give you a few other tidbits of useful information. How To Pick Up A Dog...
Kitten Found By Mountain Biker Tolerates Eight-Mile Ride Home, Snuggled in Cyclist’s Jacket
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! When my husband called me in the middle of a mountain bike ride and asked if he could bring home a kitten he’d found cowering near a sewer drain, of course I said yes. We had three cats and two dogs (all rescues!) already and weren’t looking to add another pet, but it was getting cold and neither of us wanted to leave a kitten outside. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / DAGA ROSZKOWSKA...
Climate Change May Also Be Impacting Species Below the Canopy in Tropical Forests
Tropical rainforests play a big role in the planet’s biodiversity. About half of all animal and plant species can be found there, along with two-thirds of flowering plants. However, climate change may be putting these species’ survival at risk, even those that live under the protection of the canopy. New research published in Nature Climate Change looked at the current and historical climate conditions of 300,000 tropical forests throughout the world, to see specifically how conditions have changed under the tree canopy. The team...
Emaciated Beagle Found Rummaging Through Trash Will Never Go Hungry Again
A beagle named Popcorn finally has a full belly after going hungry for so long, and she has you to thank. The emaciated pup was found rummaging through trash for scraps when Animal Protection Society of Caswell County rescued her. She weighed just 12 pounds and was covered in fleas and ticks. Her caretakers told us that when Popcorn arrived she was scared of everything. Her life up until this point had been tough and she needed to learn to trust again. Photo:Animal Protection Society of Caswell County Your donations provided nutritious food...
You Helped Sick Puppies at Risk of Euthanasia Get Second Chance
Your donations of pet food and supplies through Greater Good Charities’ GOODS program are transforming the lives of shelter pets. A litter of pit bull/ Boston terrier mix puppies were surrendered to an overcrowded shelter in Oklahoma. They attempted to get the puppies transported on one of Greater Good Charities’ Good Flights, but the puppies all contracted kennel cough. The pups needed a rescue to take them in to help them recover. Tornado Alley Bulldog Rescue stepped up to help and told us, “That’s when they needed a...
