Pawsome Animal Stories!
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Animals will often amaze you in ways that you would never expect. If you have a dog or cat in your family, you probably see it happen all of the time. There are times, however, when they might surprise you in a most amazing way. That was the case with this cat that a woman found along the highway in Belize in 2015. The cat was in really bad shape. He had an infection on his … [Read more...]
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Most of us are well aware of the plight of animals when they reach the shelter. Not only do they have a difficulty because they are waiting to get adopted, those of us who choose to adopt them face a huge responsibility. We want to provide them with the most loving, happy home possible and it can really have an impact on the animal, depending upon how we look at our … [Read more...]
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There are two general schools of thought when it comes to getting a new dog for your family. Some people will go after a specific breed, typically because they like the looks or personality that is associated with it. There are also those who will go to one of the overcrowded shelters and provide a forever home to an animal in need. Whichever direction you choose to go in, you … [Read more...]
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It doesn't matter where you live in the world, there are dogs in your nearby area that are abandoned on the streets and neglected. Some of them struggle to survive and they may be so sick that they might not live. It's heartbreaking, but it is true. There are also areas in many parts of the world that care for dogs. One of those is the Vet Ranch, a nonprofit clinic for … [Read more...]
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Candace Miller is a rather interesting woman. Like many people who love animals, she is interested in the health and welfare of any dog or cat under her care. She takes things a step further, however, and fosters dogs who need some special care along the way. Since she started doing this, she has saved more than 100 dogs! As you can imagine, there are so many different dogs … [Read more...]
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When you work on a farm, you never quite know what you are going to find when you go to the barn in the morning. For Donald MacIntyre and Jane Lipton, there was something that they could have never imagined waiting for them. When they went out to the barn, they instantly knew that something was wrong. They found their 16-year-old sire horse, Beatrice, was on the ground and … [Read more...]
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Have you ever seen the television show, Hoarders? Most of us are fascinated, if not appalled by all of the "stuff" that these people hold onto. Their home is so full that sometimes, a path needs to be made to get from one area to another. There are often some silent victims of this issue as well; the family pet. This five-year-old cat, GoBo Fraggle, was rescued from a … [Read more...]
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There is something that happens behind the scenes and most people are unaware of it. It is dog fighting, and one of the practices is to put a defenseless animal, such as a puppy, into the ring to test the fighting instincts of the larger animals. They may also be used to train dogs who will be used for fighting as well. This is something that takes place in countries around the … [Read more...]
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Many people would agree that Labrador retrievers are among some of the most adorable dogs in the world. That is true of all dogs, however, including this Labrador retriever that had a serious facial deformity. His name is Beaux Tox, and because of his unique features, he was unable to be sold by the breeder. It turned into years of neglect and sorrow for this poor dog, until a … [Read more...]
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There certainly is a lot to consider when you move. You have to pack everything, ensure that you have forwarded the mail and of course, you need to remember to take everything with you. Unfortunately, this story falls short of the mark. It happened in St. Louis and when the new owners moved into a home, they found a lovely dog chained in the basement and left to die. The new … [Read more...]