Senior Shepherd and Owner Were Longtime Fosters, But Decided to Add Another Senior Permanently
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! I was in the foster business with my white Shepherd I’ve had since puppyhood. It broke our hearts every time we found a forever home for the babies that blessed our house. My Shepherd was a senior now, so I decided it was time to adopt. PHOTO: LEEANN LEES I was at an outdoor restaurant when a wonderful lady approached me wanting to pet my dog. I told her we were going to adopt soon,...
Delivery Driver Sees a Kitten in the Road and Takes Him On the Rest of His Route
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! My husband’s delivery route takes him onto country roads that are not heavily trafficked. One day, he saw a shadow in the road run off into tall weeds. He made his delivery and when he came back, he slowed down to see what the shadow was. CAT IN SHADOW. PHOTO: PIXABAY / LIONHEART84 It was a tiny kitten. Because I love animals, he got out to take a picture of this little kitten in...
Once Shelter Cat Gets Out of His Cage, He Becomes the Ultimate Velcro Kitty
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! I had just put my beloved cat to sleep because he had severe heart problems. I went to the animal shelter in Anchorage, Alaska, to look at the cats and get my cat “fix”. I heard a loud meowing, but couldn’t find which cat was making all that racket. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / JOOLS_SH I finally stumbled across a little black cat, about 5 months old, who was very angry at...
APA! & the American Red Cross Partner to Help People & Pets Affected by Disasters
Feb 29, 2024 Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) and the American Red Cross of Central & South Texas Region have partnered to help pets and people affected by natural disasters, fires, flooding, and other disaster relief. The partnership will offer Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (PASS) program assistance to help those in need when the Red Cross is called to a scene and ensure animals and their families do not fall through the cracks when disaster strikes. “We are thrilled to establish a partnership with the American Red Cross here...
Two Tiny, ‘Splotchy’ Kittens Saved From Business Dumpster By Concerned Worker
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! My husband works at a swimming pool construction supply company, and one day, a coworker was dumping a defective pool heater (basically a large metal box) into their parts dumpster. Upon dropping the heater off the forklift into the dumpster, he heard loud meowing. CALICO CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ALINE DASSEL He quickly fished the heater back out, reached inside and found two kittens who...
Transform Your Golden Years with the Power of Pet Companionship
The companionship of a pet might be more than just emotionally fulfilling. Recent studies suggest that for individuals over 50 living alone, pets can play a crucial role in mitigating cognitive decline. This discovery sheds light on the potential of pet ownership to serve as a simple yet effective strategy in maintaining cognitive health in older adults. Photo: PexelsPets provide companionship, reducing feelings of loneliness in older adults. Pets: A Buffer Against Cognitive Deterioration A comprehensive study published in JAMA Network Open...
Homeless Pets Saved From Front-Line Territories In Ukraine Snuggle Into Warm Blankets Donated By You
The winters are long and hard in Ukraine, especially for homeless dogs and cats. There are hundreds of animals in need of food and shelter due to the ongoing war. Thankfully, there are kindhearted Ukrainians who are caring for the abandoned and stray animals. But they can’t do it alone. Photo: GreaterGood For the past two years – with your generous support – we have been sending food, supplies, and aid to Ukrainians and pets. We recently delivered warm blankets to Inna, the owner of Shelter in Tomakovkaan, who is caring for...
Ohio Dog Warden Looking For Cruel Person Who Shot Stray Dog With Shotgun
A resident in Geauga County, Ohio, spotted a stray dog in her neighborhood for a couple of weeks, but every time she tried to get near the dog would run off. Then she saw the dog again on Saturday covered in blood and rushed over to help him. She contacted the Geauga County Dog Warden, Matt Granito, who took the dog to a local vet. The sweet pup was examined, and an X-ray confirmed that the dog had been shot with a shotgun resulting in roughly 70 pellets lodged in his body. Screenshot: YouTube/WKYC Channel 3 “It’s shot in the back...
Top 11 Behavioral Problems in Dogs
Canine behavioral problems can be challenging because there are many types of issues, multiple causes, and several strategies to manage them. However, behavioral problems are one of the reasons dogs end up in shelters, so it’s important to understand these actions and the approaches that can help address them. Let’s dive in and look at 11 common behavioral problems in dogs. 1. Aggression Aggression can include growling, snapping, biting, and other threatening behaviors. Dogs may exhibit aggression towards people or animals. There...
Colorado’s Historic Wolf Reintroduction Mission Employs Satellite Tracking To Save the Pack
In the wake of Colorado’s decision to reintroduce gray wolves, a multi-faceted strategy has been set in motion to monitor and manage these apex predators, ensuring both their survival and the minimization of conflicts with human activities. The program, underpinned by the approval of Proposition 114 in 2020, is a bold step towards restoring a key species to its native habitat, with the potential to rebalance ecosystems that have been without these animals for nearly 80 years. Photo: PexelsColorado is reintroducing gray wolves to restore...
How you can take Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity’s REDI course for just $25
In honor of the Open Arms Challenge and their belief in its mission, Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) would like to offer all applicants the opportunity to take the REDI Bronze course for $25 a person. This applies to anyone in your organization! The course is available to you after your Open Arms application is submitted. REDI (Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) works outside the traditional framework of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). Often DE&I is performative, done to look as though diversity...
Tiny Kitten With Scar Tissue and Painful Urinary Issues Needs Medical Care, And You Can Help
This story was shared by our shelter friend The Cat House on the Kings. The Cat House on the Kings saves pets’ lives in the Fresno County, California area, and the Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here! How could a tiny kitten that only weighs a mere 1.3 pounds have such a salacious story about his battle for a healthy life? Well, it begins with him and his siblings being taken away from their mom too early so that they didn’t get all that they needed from her. PHOTO: THE CAT...
Data Insight on Reducing Returns: Help Adopters Let Dogs be Dogs and Cats be Cats
Highlights Behavior is a leading cause of returns, second only to owner/household preferences. Nuisance behavior is the most common type of behavior-related returns. The median time out of shelter for animals returned due to nuisance behavior is only 3 days. Data on returns suggests an opportunity to provide more behavior and training education and support for adopters. Recommendations are provided on how to support behavior needs in pet adoption journeys. What’s Happening Why are adopted pets returned? HASS pilot shelter data...
San Diego Humane Society’s Soundproof Dog Kennels Are What All Shelters Need
The loud barks of other anxious dogs combined with unfamiliar faces and increased time in a kennel creates a very stressful environment for shelter dogs. They are unable to relax which results in anxious behavior like barking or cowering in the back of their kennel. Adopters overlook these stressed dogs who are good boys and girls who just need a quiet space to show their true personality. San Diego Humane Society‘s newly renovated Adoptions Center is open after a two-year renovation that transformed the space into a pet-friendly...
5 Great Reasons for Adopting a Senior Dog
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After One Feral Cat Freezes to Death, Animal Lover Works Hard to Rescue Her Littermate
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 winter in 2014, I was feeding a few feral cats around my apartment building. I built a feral cat shelter to protect them from the brutal Maine winters, and although they would run away as soon as they saw me, I caught a glimpse of who I was feeding. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / GREG REESE There were two very small cats, one black, the other one a grey tabby, probably around 5 months...
Pet Relocation or Financial Ruin? Owners Face Tough Choices During Moves
The trend of relocating pets has seen a significant rise, but so have the costs associated with it. Whether moving across states or internationally, pet owners are facing a steep bill for ensuring their furry friends arrive safely at their new homes. Photo: PexelsInternational pet relocation can cost upwards of $5,000 per animal. Understanding the Basics of Pet Relocation Costs Pet relocation costs are determined by various factors, including the number of pets, type, origin, destination, and mode of transport. Essential costs such as import...
Jon Stewart Chokes Back Tears As He Shares On The Daily Show That His Dog, Dipper, Has Passed Away
Jon Stewart, host of The Daily Show, broke down in tears when he shared with his audience that his beloved dog, Dipper, had passed away. The three-legged dog was adopted by the Stewart family roughly 12 years ago when they went to Animal Haven in New York City to raise funds for the shelter. Stewart shared how he went with his two kids to sell cupcakes to raise money and the shelter team brought out a one-year-old “brindle pit bull” who had lost his front right leg after being hit by a car in Brooklyn. It was love at first sight...
Shelter Dog Who Waited Over 2 Years To Be Adopted Finds Home, But Is Returned 24 Hours Later
Sora, a pit bull/lab mix, was surrendered by her owner in 2021 to Valley Animal Center, a no-kill shelter in Fresno, California, because she required more attention and training than her owner could provide. The high-energy pup has been waiting for almost three years for someone to adopt her. She loves to play, go for walks, and is always up for an adventure. Shelter life is taking a toll on this sweet pup even though staff and volunteers are doing their best to give her what she needs. Photo: Facebook/Valley Animal Center The shelter shared,...
Puffins Far from Home — Cold Weather Birds Visit Florida as Climate Change Redraws Migration Maps
In an extraordinary turn of events, Florida’s coastlines have become the temporary home to a group of unexpected visitors—Atlantic puffins. Traditionally residents of colder northern Atlantic climates, these seabirds have been spotted as far south as Florida, sparking intrigue and concern among conservationists and bird enthusiasts alike. Photo: PexelsPuffins, typically found in colder climates, have been spotted in Florida. Rare Sightings in the Sunshine State At least four puffins have been observed along Florida’s eastern...
