Jun 7, 2013:
A North Arizona professor's research into prairie dog language may lead eventually to communication devices that let us talk to our pets.
Jun 6, 2013:
The Animal Rescue Site launched a new website this week devoted to the popular Shelter Challenge. Groups are invited to "Doggy Paddle" this new site.
May 28, 2013:
Pets are known to be human's best friend. We've found them to be a source of comfort, companionship, and even a friend who experiences life's struggles with us. From cancer to diabetes, not only have they been there for us when we've been diagnosed but they can develop these conditions as well.
May 15, 2013:
Debbie Heller of Little Rock Animal Village in Arkansas got a camera for her shelter from famed pet photographer Seth Casteel.
May 1, 2013:
More than 240 rescue groups in United States, Canada, and the Caribbean were winners in the first Shelter Challenge of 2013.
Apr 19, 2013:
Can a cute photo save a life? Absolutely, if the photo is of a pet in a shelter, says famed pet photographer Seth Casteel.
Apr 15, 2013:
Three middle-aged cats needed serious dental help. With a “weekly win” at the Shelter+ Challenge, their rescue group was able to get them treatment and a new home.
Apr 9, 2013:
The Moore Humane Society's Cinco de Mayo Pooch Parade Fundraiser was such a hit last year that they're bringing back the event and turning it into an annual fundraiser.
Apr 4, 2013:
Mufasa's soulful picture won the cats of Feline Rescue an online shopping spree as well as a grant for the rescue that houses them in The Animal Rescue Site's Flash Photo Contest.
Apr 1, 2013:
It's contagious. It crosses species lines. Is it dangerous? Well, only if you're headed out of the door and late for an appointment. It's bellyrubitis!
Mar 28, 2013:
Judy Durfy, a volunteer and treasurer of Rabbit and Small Animal Rescue in Michigan, won a grant for her favorite animal rescue group.
Mar 20, 2013:
Kittens are little balls of explosive energy, and for a healthy, happy kitten, almost everything during waking hours is a game. Watch as this little guy finds the best toy ever.
Mar 12, 2013:
Thanks to new navigation and a more intuitive interface, helping your favorite cause is always just a click away. Read about five easy ways to help at The Animal Rescue Site.
Mar 8, 2013:
Adorable kittens continue to score big with the voters at The Animal Rescue Site's Flash Photo Contest.
Feb 20, 2013:
A small nonprofit cat rescue group parlayed an adorable kitten photo into a win in The Animal Rescue Site's Shelter+ Challenge with Petfinder.
Feb 13, 2013:
Many of the dogs shown enjoyed their stay in New York hotels as VIPs (Very Important Pooches).
Feb 6, 2013:
Another round of amazing cute puppy and kitten photos -- along with an adorable ferret -- won hearts as well as prizes for the photographers.
Feb 4, 2013:
Budweiser's beautiful Clydesdale horses have long been part of the lineup -- and once again the company's wistful Superbowl commercial earned them top marks.
Jan 25, 2013:
Hundreds of adorable photos of puppies, kittens, and other fuzzy creatures are flooding The Animal Rescue Site, which is hosting eight "Flash Photo" contests between now and April.
Jan 10, 2013:
The Animal Rescue Site sponsored Rescue U's recent trip to North Carolina to help a waterfowl sanctuary.
Dec 4, 2012:
Dalhousie University offers access to therapy dogs during stressful finals week, providing students a reprieve from cram sessions and term papers.
Nov 27, 2012:
Dog owners are urged to make sure that their puppy's shots are up-to-date.
Nov 21, 2012:
Raining cats and dogs. Fighting like cats and dogs. We’ve all heard the sayings, but how did these popular pets come by such a reputation?
Oct 12, 2012:
Tuxedo cat Henry, who stars as Henri in a series of cat videos, won the first Golden Kitty People’s Choice Award.
Oct 9, 2012:
Japanese police are recruiting miniatures to be sniffer dogs.
Sep 28, 2012:
Individuals adopting a dog from a shelter are much more likely to be happy with their experience than consumers who purchase a dog from a pet store.
Aug 20, 2012:
Watch this adorable video of cats and dogs!
Aug 15, 2012:
Woodland Park Zoo's series of adorable animal videos reached a worldwide audience of 20 million on YouTube. Check out their latest here!
Aug 9, 2012:
$31,150 raised toward our goal of $50,000 to help shelter animals. Meet Montana, and the kids who love her.
Aug 9, 2012:
With an influx of kittens needing good homes, the SCPA of Westchester put out this lighthearted news report asking for adoption. Watch now at The Animal Rescue Site!
Aug 3, 2012:
But experts caution that families need to plan the addition of a pet to their household very carefully.
Aug 2, 2012:
During a town hall meeting in late July, Representative Steve King (R-IA) remarked that people should be able to watch animals fight, comparing dog fights to watching boxers in the ring.
Jul 31, 2012:
Sit a Dog, Save a Life™ enables participating Rover.com pet sitters to make a donation to a pet-related charity.
Jul 30, 2012:
Watch this video from the Unstoppable Minute about how people all across America are helping raise money for shelter pets with $5 donations and lemonade stand sales.
Jul 26, 2012:
Meet the students who volunteered for Rescue U's Jefferson County trip. Watch this video and learn more about this great program to rebuild shelters.
Jul 19, 2012:
In May, Petfinder Foundation's Rescue U went to Jefferson County, TN to renovate the Jefferson County Humane Society.
Jul 19, 2012:
The Humane Society of the United States joined with Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable and Montgomery County Animal Control to remove dogs from shelter turned into a hoarding situation.
Jul 12, 2012:
In their Oklahoma trip this spring, the Rescue U college volunteers built outdoor pens to give the pets much needed exercise space.
Jul 5, 2012:
Another of our "webisodes" tracking those Rescue U college volunteers as they criss-cross the country helping shelters to rebuild!
Jun 28, 2012:
Thanks to support from The Animal Rescue Site, the Guthrie, OK, shelter got a complete make-over after being struck by a tornado. Watch this third webisode to watch the successful completion of this project and a very special present for animal control officer Suzy Brown.
Jun 21, 2012:
Thanks to support from The Animal Rescue Site, the Guthrie, OK, shelter got a complete make-over after being struck by a tornado. Watch this second webisode to learn more about the student volunteers who gave up their holiday.
Jun 20, 2012:
Since 2008, The Animal Rescue Site has given away more than $1 million to rescue groups and shelters belonging to the Petfinder.com Network through Shelter+ Challenge.
Jun 14, 2012:
Thanks to support from The Animal Rescue Site, the Guthrie, OK, shelter got a complete make-over after being struck by a tornado. Watch this video to learn more!
Jun 8, 2012:
A proposal for a shelter renovation led to The President's Volunteer Service Award from The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation for Dawn Schewisgut.
Jun 1, 2012:
The FDA has issued a third warning about chicken treats made in China. Nearly a thousand unexplained illnesses and deaths associated with the treats have been reported to the FDA.
May 7, 2012:
Dry cat and dog food produced by a major Diamond Pet Foods plant is being recalled for possible salmonella contamination. Brands include Diamond Pet Foods, Kirkland Signature (Costco brand), Natural Balance, Wellness, and Apex Pet Foods.
May 1, 2012:
Many of the inmates now plan to take up careers in animal care and rescue following their release.
Apr 26, 2012:
Recognizing that she could no longer provide adequate protection for her big cats, Denise Flores contacted wildlife sanctuaries for help. Watch this video to learn more.
Apr 23, 2012:
An on-demand video service helps calm shelter dogs.
Apr 16, 2012:
The Humane Society of the United States and the North Carolina Animal Federation will address North Carolina’s recent widespread distemper virus outbreak.
Mar 29, 2012:
Many dogs are bred to save human lives, but one basset hound saved its own in an altercation with a phone cord in England recently, The Week reports.
Mar 29, 2012:
The nearly-human level intelligence of dolphins is well-documented, but new research shows the level of social complexity compares to humans as well, The Daily Mail reports.
Mar 29, 2012:
A dog that was likely looked upon by Jesus, Moses and many other biblical characters is now the center of a land, religion and animal rights dispute in Israel, The Washington Post reports.
Mar 27, 2012:
No one is sure how a small fluffy dog ended up in a trash heap in Los Angeles, but it was a veterinary procedure provided by the Hope for Paws Animal Rescue that gave her a new life, People Magazine reports.
Mar 26, 2012:
Alida Knobloch plays on the playground and takes walks in the park like any other 2-year-old, but she has to carry around an oxygen tank with her at all times because of a rare disease called neuroendocrine hyperplasia of infancy (NEHI), The Walton Tribune reports.
Mar 23, 2012:
The Seattle stop of CATS, the Broadway hit, will benefit big cats at the Woodland Park Zoo.
Mar 23, 2012:
You can rent an apartment or buy a used laptop on Facebook, but soon enough, you won't be able to buy puppies bred in puppy mills.
Mar 22, 2012:
Rescue U's latest trip takes them to Oklahoma City. Watch this video to learn more about this great group.
Mar 22, 2012:
Few humans have not felt a hint of jealousy of bears because of their natural tendency to hibernate all winter long.
Mar 21, 2012:
Because humans enjoy listening to music, some might assume their dogs, cats and other pets enjoy it, too.
Mar 20, 2012:
Rex spent his entire career sniffing bombs for the military, but when the German shepherd suffered paralysis in its face, it was retired from the service and may have been put to sleep, if it weren't for retired Marine Megan Leavey.
Mar 16, 2012:
Wolves may not be the first thing to come to mind when one considers healing post-traumatic stress disorder in U.S. veterans, but the wounded warriors and a group of abused wolf-hybrids are finding a perfect match in each other through a program called Warriors and Wolves, The Associated Press reports.
Mar 15, 2012:
Local animal rescue officials have been working to care for 32 miniature horses that were surrendered to the Animal Rescue League of Boston recently.
Mar 15, 2012:
A black-footed cat was born at the Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species in New Orleans recently, but it was far from a typical litter.
Mar 14, 2012:
Dog has long been called man's best friend, but these days, it depends who you ask.
Mar 14, 2012:
Social media websites like Facebook first became popular as a way to keep in touch with friends, but now more people are using it as a platform to improve animal rescue missions.
Mar 13, 2012:
The recent tornadoes in the southeast and midwest United States left many people injured and displaced, but their pets have suffered from the natural disasters, too.
Mar 13, 2012:
A recent study by entomologists at the University of Illinois found that honey bees seem to have distinct "personalities" - some have a stronger desire to seek adventure than others, Wired.com reports.
Mar 7, 2012:
As the local food movement takes hold, a number of Americans are inspired to raise their own chickens, hens and other farm animals in order to be more sustainable.
Mar 7, 2012:
This weekend, hundreds of dogs will embark upon the "Last Great Race on Earth," during which they will cover 1,100 miles of frozen tundra across Alaska.
Mar 6, 2012:
Many organizations use Facebook to raise awareness of a cause, but now one is using the social media site to help animals help people, Mashable.com reports.
Mar 1, 2012:
Many people know how intelligent dolphins are, but a new study by researchers in the United Kingdom shows that they use unique calls to introduce themselves to other members of their species, Science Magazine reports.
Mar 1, 2012:
The natural disasters that caused nuclear concerns in Japan occurred almost a year ago, but more than 300 pets that were rescued from one of the power plants still reside in animal rescue shelters and other facilities in the area, The Yomiuri Shumbun reports.
Feb 29, 2012:
Dogs and cats end up in animal rescue shelters for a number of reasons - sometimes the family can no longer afford a pet, other times they are moving to a building that doesn't allow them.
Feb 28, 2012:
Veterinary care is hard for many families to afford, but for those in Khayelitsha, a massive township near Cape Town, South Africa, it can be even less feasible to own pets.
Feb 27, 2012:
Many owners today will buy their pooches booties to wear in inclement weather to help animals, but dogs have been running around in the snow and ice for hundreds of years.
Feb 27, 2012:
Spaying and neutering saves lives - that is what officials in Southampton Town, New York, are saying in honor of Spay Day USA this February 28.
Feb 23, 2012:
The Winokur family did not understand what was wrong with their adopted son, Iyal, when he started developing disturbing behavior and assumed an explosive demeanor that left the entire family on edge.
Feb 22, 2012:
Once thought to be a deadly, miniature snake, a legless amphibian in India has now been identified as entirely new to science, The Associated Press reports.
Feb 21, 2012:
The Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association recently announced a ban on cosmetic cropping of dogs' ears, stating that it is "unnecessary in the canine species, causing pain and distress to the patient without any medical benefit," AFP reports.
Feb 21, 2012:
Jake the yellow Labrador retriever couldn't even walk down the stairs without extreme pain caused by his advanced arthritis.
Feb 17, 2012:
When six boar piglets in Germany were orphaned, they found the care of a mother in a peculiar place - the warmth of Baby the French bulldog, who lives at the Lehnitz animal sanctuary outside Berlin, The Associated Press reports.
Feb 16, 2012:
Scientists recently discovered one the tiniest chameleons in the world.
Feb 15, 2012:
Scraping together allowances, funds from the Tooth Fairy and other spare change, children at Ashland Elementary School in Virginia raised $800 to help animals through the Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART), a local nonprofit organization that works to save animals and find adoptable pets homes, InsideNova.com reports.
Feb 15, 2012:
Many pet owners could say that their dog or cat helps them with matters of the heart - these loyal animals have been keeping us company for so long for a reason.
Feb 14, 2012:
Governer Jerry Brown is proposing a repeal of parts of Hayden's Law that would reduce funding the state of California gives to animal rescue shelters to keep stray animals alive, The Associated Press reports.
Feb 13, 2012:
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association recently sponsored a Spay Day event with a goal of sterilizing 200 feral cats in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Feb 13, 2012:
Vanesaa Gibson has a Valentine's date. He may be more than 6 feet tall and weigh over 1,000 pounds, but Jack the Alaskan moose is protective of his foster mother, so much so that he doesn't like it when her human boyfriend comes around, The Daily Mail reports.
Feb 10, 2012:
For many pet owners, Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate their love for their furry friend and maybe treat it to something special.
Feb 9, 2012:
Many dog owners describe the way their furry best friend "gets" them better than any human ever could.
Feb 9, 2012:
Two emaciated, sick puppies in Corpus Christi, Texas, did not wait for humans to find them.
Feb 8, 2012:
Children from the Boys & Girls Clubs in Las Crucens, New Mexico, are sending messages of love to get dogs off chains in their backyards and into their homes, the Las Curces Sun-News reports.
Feb 7, 2012:
A recent McDonalds advertisement put the fast food chain in hot water with animal rescue advocates when it implied that petting a stray pit bull is unsafe, The Associated Press reports.
Feb 6, 2012:
Dog lovers everywhere tuned in to watch one of the most important football games of the year on Sunday.
Feb 3, 2012:
Spaying and neutering pets is important to help animals by combating pet overpopulation, but the procedure can be expensive.
Feb 2, 2012:
Friends of Feline won a $5,000 grant in the Shelter+ Challenge. One way that they grabbed their fans' attention was 24/7 webcam.
Feb 1, 2012:
An elephant at the Artis Zoo in Amsterdam was the first elephant in Europe to be fitted for protective lenses after it injured an eye playing, AFP News reports.
Jan 30, 2012:
A number of canine actors are up for accolades at the first annal Golden Collar Awards, a type of Golden Globes for dogs that give memorable performances in feature films.
Jan 23, 2012:
When a Great Dane tried to protect its owner during a domestic abuse attack, it also made domestic violence shelters think more about allowing pets to accompany owners when they stay there.
Jan 16, 2012:
Terriers were bred to work, but today many people don't always see the drive of the smaller of this dog breed category.
Jan 13, 2012:
Roy O'Connor often posts videos of what he has seen during his kayaking adventures off the coast of Siesta Key, Florida, but he likely never thought they would involve a dog swimming all alone in the Gulf Coast.
Jan 11, 2012:
After being abandoned, nearly starving to death and suffering a severe foot infection, a tan pit bull earned a new name inspired by her incredible ability to face adversity, NKY.com reports.
Jan 11, 2012:
Killer whales that live in Puget Sound, Washington, are not doing well, and scientists are now using dogs to determine why the species is not recovering, National Public Radio reports.
Jan 10, 2012:
For a while, it seemed as though Arnold, a pit bull who was abandoned by his family, would never be normal again.
Jan 9, 2012:
After being separated from his service dog in December, a disabled, retired Chicago police officer was reunited with the pit bull mix, Snickers, NBC Chicago reports.
Jan 4, 2012:
When the new year rolls around, many people are thinking of ways they can improve upon their own lives in some way.
Jan 3, 2012:
When the tornado swept across Oklahoma in May 2011, the Guthrie Animal Shelter was one of the many buildings that was entirely decimated.
Dec 30, 2011:
The public's perception of pit bulls is improving in small steps, The Huffington Post reports. This breed of dog, which was originally bred to fight other dogs and animals, still maintains a negative reputation because of what the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) calls pit bull bias.
Dec 28, 2011:
People in a northeastern village of Bangladesh have had their eyes on Mintu, a dog that just had a litter of puppies.
Dec 27, 2011:
Craigslist may have gotten a bad name in the media, but the classifieds website was recently partially responsible for saving a lost, blind dog and reuniting it with its family, the Washington Post reports.
Dec 22, 2011:
Casper the golden retriever was going to be put to sleep because he was born blind.
Dec 22, 2011:
The handsome black-and-white Bo inspired a number of White House Christmas decorations this year. Take a look at how they were made and how the first dog looks next to them!
Dec 21, 2011:
Despite the owner's best intentions, the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley and the Idaho Humane Society were called to rescue 18 dogs from her property in Shoshone, Idaho, recently, the Idaho Mountain Express and Guide reports.
Dec 21, 2011:
Baltimore's Animal Rescue and Care Shelter is allowing loving homes to borrow its residents over the holidays, allowing their kittens, puppies and other animals to spend the holidays in the warmth of someone's home.
Dec 20, 2011:
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) says that is is being targeted by a group, Humane Society for Shelter Pets, that claims the HSUS is not donating enoug money to local animal shelters, The Associated Press reports.
Dec 20, 2011:
Many football fans have been talking about Tim Tebow of the Denver Broncos, but when animal lovers say the name "Tebow," they are probably discussing the drug-sniffing dog by the same name who recently helped police catch a cocaine smuggler at Orlando International Airport, USA Today reports.
Dec 16, 2011:
Truckers across the nation are volunteering for Operation Roger, an organization that transports pooches across the country to their owners, The Oregonian reports.
Dec 16, 2011:
Reta and Paul McKinlay were not looking forward to breaking the tragic news to their grandchildren that their 8-month-old Yorkshire terrier-Shih Tzu mix, Scamp, had been killed when it was hit by a car.
Dec 15, 2011:
Many children have hopes of finding the puppy or kitten of their dreams under the tree on Christmas morning, but responsible pet owners should avoid giving a pet as a gift unless it is extremely well thought out, pet experts say.
Dec 14, 2011:
Crows are in no way endangered or threatened, but they sometimes put smaller, more rare birds at risk.
Dec 9, 2011:
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IAFW) recently announced the rescue of 29 wolf dogs from a breeder in Alaska, where they were not receiving adequate veterinary care, food, water or socialization.
Dec 8, 2011:
After 26 happy years of life, Pusuke, the world's oldest dog, passed away this week at his home in Sakura, Japan, The Huffington Post reports.
Dec 8, 2011:
More rescues need horses adopted than ever before.
Dec 6, 2011:
When Reagan, a yellow Labrador retriever, came across a bag of kittens who were left to die in the middle of the road in Iowan, Iowa, he brought it all the way home to his owner, according to NBC affiliate WHO TV.
Dec 5, 2011:
With the increase of military working dogs (MWDs) serving in America's wars, the number of canines suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is also rising, The New York Times reports.
Dec 5, 2011:
The canine member of the Pruitt family in Fredericksburg, Virginia, will be home for Christmas, after an eight-year stint on a road that somehow led her to California, The Huffington Post reports.
Dec 2, 2011:
Walking a dog has been proven to stimulate interaction between people, but now simply having a dog may mean that owners have an easy ice breaker for cocktails after work or a first date.
Dec 2, 2011:
People have likely been aware of the calming effects of animals for centuries, but it was only in the 1950s that a psychologist further investigated the power that dogs can have over people with mental, emotional or behavioral conditions, The Huffington Post reports.
Dec 1, 2011:
Although most police dogs are large breeds like Labradors and shepherds, the Japanese police are recruiting a pair of toy poodles.
Dec 1, 2011:
Michigan police officer Michael Lake stepped up to adopt Cricket, a small dog whose owner was recently charged for animal abuse and drunk driving after taking the canine for a "walk" by driving and holding the dog's leash out the window, Dogster.com reports.
Nov 30, 2011:
A number of food drives take place to help those less fortunate around the holiday season, but Dog Scouts of America is working to feed members of their own species.
Nov 29, 2011:
Lao Pan, 68, did not have a family or many friends who would visit his grave after he died earlier this month in the village of Panjiatun, China, but he had one loyal companion - his dog.
Nov 29, 2011:
An email of photographs of puppies was one of the last pieces of correspondence the Rollins family got from their son Justin before he was killed while serving in Iraq.
Nov 28, 2011:
After spending decades in scientific laboratories, five elderly chimpanzees were brought to the Chimp Haven sanctuary in Keithville, Louisiana, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) reports.
Nov 23, 2011:
The tornado that blew through the southeast U.S. last week left many people homeless, including Roger and Jamie Rummage.
Nov 22, 2011:
The second annual K9s for Kids benefit hosted by the Diabetes Friendly Foundation on November 19 raised money for families to get a diabetes alert dog that can detect unhealthy blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
Nov 22, 2011:
Marie Colicchia was a happy pet owner who lived with her husband and grown son and their 13 pets until tragedy struck and she lost her entire family, including her animals.
Nov 22, 2011:
The pet food donation that was made by manufacturer Hill's Pet Nutrition to the state's emergency pet sheltering program is being given to Louisiana animal rescue shelters to feed the animals there, The Associated Press reports.
Nov 21, 2011:
Dogs were recently given special protection for their sentimental value to their owners by an appeals court in Texas, PetMD.com reports.
Nov 18, 2011:
Many dogs have an undying love for retrieving, and many more love the water.
Nov 18, 2011:
Two animal shelters in California may have a better chance of getting their residents adopted out thanks to a new grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the Thousand Oaks Acorn reports.
Nov 17, 2011:
U.S. soldiers have been reunited with the dogs that helped them through difficult times in Afghanistan thanks to a new program created by the British charity Nowzad Dogs in Partnership with American Dog Rescue, the Daily Mail reports.
Nov 17, 2011:
Stray cats that have found a home at the state-run prison in South Florida are in need of news homes now that the Department of Corrections has decided to close the 1,000-person prison, the Palm Beach Post reports.
Nov 16, 2011:
When the Littler family adopted Hercules, a St. Bernard, from a local animal rescue shelter recently, they did not imagine that the dog would save the day.
Nov 16, 2011:
The new Animal Planet show "Saved" is not another show about how people have taken in abandoned and abused pets, saving them from a life of misery and giving them a better life.
Nov 15, 2011:
Despite claims of the contrary, more than 100 pet stories in New York were caught buying animals from puppy mills - inhumane, commercial large scale breeders that have often failed inspections by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or have been cited for their violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act because of the conditions that the dogs are kept in.
Nov 14, 2011:
As emergency workers struggle to figure out what is safe near the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant that was destroyed in Japan's earthquake earlier this year, the roles of cats and dogs in the are are also being considered, The New York Times reports.
Nov 10, 2011:
The marsh harrier breed of hawk has been found to dress itself up as a female during mating, leading biologists to believe that they are seeking an advantage in the mating game, AFP reports.
Nov 9, 2011:
Dogs have been known to help children who have physical disabilities, but now they are helping with emotional and mental set-backs, too, the Marshall Parthenon reports.
Nov 8, 2011:
Actress Katherine Heigl recently created a foundation dedicated to helping animals in need and is now aiming to get 5,000 animals adopted from shelters this month, People Magazine reports.
Nov 8, 2011:
Veterans Day is a time to recognize and appreciate the incredible work that is done and sacrifices that are made by America's Armed Forces so that the entire nation can live freely.
Nov 8, 2011:
Tarra the elephant and Bella the dog were inseparable ever since they began their friendship at the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee about eight years ago, the Huffington Post reports.
Nov 7, 2011:
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) launched National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week in 1996 in order to celebrate the work of small, local shelters that save the lives of thousands of animals each day.
Nov 7, 2011:
Hundreds of dog lovers and their pets walked across the Brooklyn Bridge recently for the second annual Brooklyn Bridge Pup Crawl, a night time walk designed to raise awareness and money for non-profit partner shelter and rescue programs, PetMD.com reports.
Nov 4, 2011:
Baby bear cubs are thriving at a wildlife sanctuary in Colorado after their mother was shot by a Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) officer in August, KRDO News reports.
Nov 1, 2011:
When Hurricane Irene caused widespread damage along the East Coast in late August, wildlife was affected, too.
Nov 1, 2011:
The story of a cat with 26 toes has inspired a number of people to make a donation of $26 to the Milwaukee Animal Rescue Center in Wisconsin, The Huffington Post reports.
Oct 31, 2011:
Despite her falls and other medical setbacks, Mary VanDeCarr, 85, will not stop doing agility training with her dogs, WALB 10 News reports.
Oct 31, 2011:
Happy stories of lost pets being reunited with their owners tend to make most people think twice about what they would do if they lost their pet.
Oct 31, 2011:
The contributions made by Cooper the military working dog in Iraq will not be forgotten, just as the work of his handler, Corporal Kory Wiens, will not be, the Washington Post reports.
Oct 31, 2011:
Black cats are known as a witch's companion, a bad omen, and a symbol of the devil.
Oct 28, 2011:
Many children and teens develop a close relationship and deep bond with their family pets, but for Sami Stoner, a 16-year-old from Ohio, the relationship allows her to break records and push boundaries, MSNBC reports.
Oct 28, 2011:
Young schoolchildren and seniors will work together to train the newest addition to the local retirement community - two 10-week-old black Lab puppies.
Oct 28, 2011:
A black Labrador retriever puppy was rescued from the top of a moving train after traveling through nearly four states, MSNBC reports.
Oct 27, 2011:
When Lauren Pytel was traveling away from home and missed her cats, all she had to do was log on to her local animal rescue shelter's website to virtually maneuver toys for real cats that were living at the shelter, The New York Times reports.
Oct 27, 2011:
Georgia resident John Benton did not understand why his pit bull, Titan, was running around madly one morning, blocking the door to prevent him from leaving for work.
Oct 27, 2011:
Dog owners' legal obligation to license their pets has been around for many years, but it has been easy to disregard this law, which can cost up to $50 a year, because there are no consequences for not obeying it, the Chicago Sun Times.
Oct 26, 2011:
A Great Dane named Maddison is in need of adoption, but her forever home must be willing to also care for Lily, another Great Dane whom she is literally inseparable from.
Oct 26, 2011:
When U.S. troops get deployed or put on an assignment overseas, they are often left with the difficult decision of what to do with their pets while they are away.
Oct 26, 2011:
Dogs at animal rescue shelters need plenty of exercise, and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Angell (MSPCA) has a specially designed scooter for just that reason, The Boston Globe reports.
Oct 25, 2011:
October 22 was National Pit Bull Awareness Day, a time to celebrate the good qualities of the breed that has an unfairly negative reputation, Dogster.com reports.
Oct 25, 2011:
Firefighter Jamie Geise thought that the Labrador retriever his colleagues carried out of a burning house recently was dead, but used the only medical procedure he could think of to try to save it - mouth-to-snout resuscitation, MSNBC reports.
Oct 25, 2011:
When the 11-year-old house cat Zeus came face to face with a mountain lion outside its Boulder, Colorado, home, owner Gail Loveman was there with a camera, MSNBC reports.
Oct 24, 2011:
Joyce Sanderson is known as the local "dog lady," not for her ownership of the animals but for her rescue of them, the Contra Costa Times reports.
Oct 20, 2011:
Australian veterinarians are seeing great success with stem cell treatments for arthritic dogs, The Australian Broadcasting Company reports.
Oct 19, 2011:
Animals have been feeling the pain of the poor economy just as much, if not worse, than humans.
Oct 19, 2011:
Computers that were formerly used by the police department in Fort Wayne, Indiana, are now being put to use to help animal control officers more effectively return lost pets to their owners, The Journal Gazette reports.
Oct 19, 2011:
More cases of distemper have been reported among foxes and raccoons in the Bay Area this year than normal, the Contra Costa Times reports.
Oct 18, 2011:
About 150 dogs were rescued from a puppy mill in the Midwest by the Best Friends Animal Society recently, the Associated Press reports.
Oct 17, 2011:
An animal rescue shelter in Lafayette, Indiana, is working to curb the negative stereotype surrounding "bully breeds" in order to match them with the loving homes they deserve, JCOnline.com reports.
Oct 17, 2011:
This year, Judi Leonard will Make A Difference by helping to find homes for senior pets in animal rescue shelters, USA Today reports.
Oct 17, 2011:
More than a year after the oil spill in the Gulf, dolphin deaths remain abnormally high but government is slow to release information.
Oct 14, 2011:
Families and individuals decide to adopt pets for a variety of reasons, but the emotional benefits it provides for owners may be one of the best.
Oct 14, 2011:
The body of a boater who had been missing for four days in South Carolina was found with his dog by his side, trying to revive him, NBC affiliate WYFF News reports.
Oct 13, 2011:
The commissioners of Manatee County in Florida has adopted a no-kill policy at its animal shelter, influencing other area shelters to take the same measures, Bradenton Patch reports.
Oct 12, 2011:
Residents from the Vineland, New Jersey, community will gather to mourn Clif, the city's first police dog to die in the line of duty, the Courier Post Online reports.
Oct 11, 2011:
Many people participate in fundraisers and other events in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month during the month of October in order to fight against the disease that kills thousands of women each year.
Oct 11, 2011:
It is easy enough for humans to be horrified by the conditions of many puppy mills - dirty facilities and inhumane practices are likely to emotionally scar those who see them.
Oct 7, 2011:
Blue whales have recently been congregating at an underwater drop-off outside the Los Angeles Harbor.
Oct 7, 2011:
Animal shelters across the U.S. have noticed a disturbing trend in pet adoption - a large number of the pets that don't get adopted are black.
Oct 6, 2011:
A dog's nose knows, and in the case of Brenda Jones, her dog's nose knew that she needed medical attention for a grade three tumor in her breast.
Oct 6, 2011:
Twenty-nine governors in the U.S. have made proclamations of October 1, 2011 as American Humane Association Hero Dog Day in their states as of October 5, the association reports.
Oct 6, 2011:
It will be easy to adopt a pet from an animal rescue shelter this weekend, as the pet supply chain Petco is helping dozens of local shelters across the nation host adoption events.
Oct 6, 2011:
Adopted dogs can bring joy to the lives of their new owners, but they can also serve a very useful purpose for conservation scientists, according to Treehugger.com.
Oct 5, 2011:
PBS KIDS has teamed up with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to expand the positive message of pet adoption on the show Martha Speaks.
Oct 5, 2011:
October has been named Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month in an effort to increase the number of dogs that get adopted out from animal rescue shelters.
Oct 4, 2011:
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) filed a petition asking the White House to crack down on puppy mills, and less than 10 days later it had 10,600 signatures, double the amount it needed to get an official response from the federal government.
Oct 4, 2011:
People all over the world celebrate animals on October 4 each year, which has been designated World Animal Day, The Boston Globe reports.
Oct 4, 2011:
Roselle, a yellow Labrador retriever guide dog, calmly led computer sales manager Michael Hingston out of his office on the 78th floor of the north World Trade Center Tower on the morning of 9/11 when American Airlines Flight 11 hit the other side of the building, 18 floors up.
Oct 3, 2011:
Citizens from many communities rally together for legislation that will help their kids' schools, environment or other rights, but those in San Francisco are lobbying for the rights of their four-legged friends, the Associated Press reports.
Oct 3, 2011:
The feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi is celebrated each year on October 4, and churches around the world honored this patron saint of animals and the environment Sunday October 2 by bringing their animals to church to be blessed, the Huffington Post reports.
Oct 3, 2011:
If not for Linus, a boxer-Labrador retriever mix, Private First Class Jennifer Allen says she would probably still be holed up in her room, suffering the affects of post-traumatic stress disorder that she experienced after her 10-month deployment to Iraq, NWCN News reports.
Sep 30, 2011:
Smokey, a husky mix rescued from neglect as a puppy, broke a service-visit record when he visited the Palm Meadows Village Assisted Living Community on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Sep 30, 2011:
Pet food banks sprung up everywhere in 2008 as the crashing economy caused people unanticipated financial struggles.
Sep 29, 2011:
It's harder to be mean when there is a dog around, and it is also easier to see how maltreatment can affect both dogs and people.
Sep 29, 2011:
After rescuing dozens of pit bulls from two suspected dog fighting rings in North Carolina, Hello Bully, an American pit bull rescue and rehabilitation organization, took 14 in and rehabilitated them. They are now ready for adoption, Cranberry Patch reports.
Sep 28, 2011:
Adopting Chase, a mellow dog, had helped the Gessner family as they struggle to care for their two children - a 22-year-old who is undergoing chemotherapy after his diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma, and a 12-year-old who was diagnosed with a severe anxiety disorder, 9 News.com reports.
Sep 28, 2011:
In honor of World Rabies Day on September 28, agencies across the globe are encouraging animal owners to vaccinate their pets and livestock against the disease to prevent it from spreading among animals and to humans.
Sep 28, 2011:
Chicago-based literacy charity SitStayRead is in the running for a Sun Shine Project grant.
Sep 27, 2011:
Losing a dog is never easy - for many people, it is like losing a member of their family. However, when a dog is sick or in pain, the most humane thing to do is often to put it to sleep.
Sep 27, 2011:
Cooper, a Great Dane, was 11 weeks old when he suffered an injury that left him with a badly damaged right rear tibia.
Sep 27, 2011:
There is a global demand for blood - Red Cross blood donation sites set up shop all the time to collect blood donations from humans to help others in need.
Sep 26, 2011:
When Erica Daniel first met Harper, she was in a garbage bag, about to be thrown away because she was born deformed.
Sep 23, 2011:
Tech-savvy owners can now locate their lost dog using their cell phone, thanks to new devices like the Pet Tracker by Tagg, The Star reports.
Sep 23, 2011:
After several failed attempts, the Alpine Fire Protection District in eastern San Diego country rescued a dog who had fallen into a crack between two huge boulders using vegetable oil, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Sep 22, 2011:
A mother and daughter sleeping in a Louisville, Kentucky, home would have died in a recent fire if not for their two dogs, a Chihuahua and a pit bull, WDRB.com reports.
Sep 22, 2011:
Lynea Lattazio had to sell her diamond wedding ring and Mercedes to keep her cats healthy, but it didn't matter to her.
Sep 21, 2011:
Six kittens were given a second chance at life by none other than a rabbit in New Brunswick, Canada, the Toronto Star reports.
Sep 21, 2011:
The Fairmont Hotel & Resort chain is keeping lobby dogs at many of their properties around the world, making the upscale environment more comfortable and welcoming for dog lovers, MSNBC reports.
Sep 21, 2011:
Everything from cat aromatherapy to pet vaccines to bullet-proof dog vests will be at the First Annual New England Pet Expo this weekend, The Boston Globe reports.
Sep 21, 2011:
The winners for the Funny Fluffy Photo Caption Contest, part II, a part of The Animal Rescue Site $300,000 Shelter+ Challenge of 2011 - with Petfinder.com, were announced today.
Sep 20, 2011:
When pet photographer Teresa Berg decided to volunteer to take new photos of dogs at a local shelter for their online profiles, it resulted in a 100 percent increase in adoptions at the shelter, PopPhoto.com reports.
Sep 19, 2011:
Many people who seek to rescue a dog from a local shelter look for one that is friendly and as healthy as possible.
Sep 19, 2011:
No one knows what allowed a calico cat named Willow to make it 1,500 miles away from her home in the Rocky Mountains to arrive safely in New York City.
Sep 16, 2011:
An organization dedicated to opening a leash-free beach in Santa Monica is holding its second fundraiser of the season this Saturday, the Santa Monica Daily Press reports.
Sep 16, 2011:
Thirteen dogs made the 2012 Guinness Book of World Records for their ability to jump rope at the same time, AllPetNews.com reports.
Sep 16, 2011:
An 8-year-old American Eskimo dog is being hailed as a hero after saving its owner's life when she had a seizure related to her pregnancy, the Idaho Falls LocalNews 8 reports.
Sep 15, 2011:
Guide dogs have to undergo intensive training in order to safely lead their handlers through doors, down sidewalks, over curbs and steps, and across streets, all while staying focused and pretending not to notice other dogs or small distractions like squirrels.
Sep 15, 2011:
Military working dogs (MWDs) will be increasing in U.S. forces home and abroad, according to the Digital Journal.
Sep 14, 2011:
More than 40 dogs and 37 handlers are working in the Animal-Assisted Therapy Program, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, a tertiary care center in Rockford, Illinois, the Rockford Register Star reports.
Sep 14, 2011:
The annual Meet a Monarch Festival gave local residents of Montville, New Jersey, a chance to say farewell to the orange and black butterflies that are migrating to Mexico for the winter, the Daily Record reports.
Sep 14, 2011:
A potential dogfighting operation in western Maine is under investigation after multiple reports of stolen dogs, barking and gunshots have been reported, the Bangor Daily News reports.
Sep 13, 2011:
The world's largest mammal made an appearance off the coast of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, over the weekend, The Boston Globe reports.
Sep 13, 2011:
Joe Massey, police chief of Waterville, Maine, recently told WABI TV that he would like to see the city prohibit residents from owning certain breeds.
Sep 12, 2011:
New studies have indicated that dolphins "talk" similarly to the way that humans do, using tissue vibrations, Wired Science reports.
Sep 12, 2011:
Many pet owners in Norman, Oklahoma, are not purchasing annual licenses for their canines, posing problems when pets get lost and keeping important revenue from the Norman animal shelter, which receives funding from the fee.
Sep 12, 2011:
As millions of people across the nation and the world paused to remember those who were affected by the tragedies of 9/11, some also took a moment to honor the canine heroes who were involved in the rescue missions.
Sep 9, 2011:
This year's St. Charles Walk for Goose aims to raise money for ovarian cancer, but also focuses on the way that dogs can help cancer patients, The Beacon-News reports.
Sep 9, 2011:
More than 530 police officers in Chicago work with bomb-sniffing dog that have been named after police officers, firefighters and other heroes killed when they responded to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, according to the Associated Press.
Sep 8, 2011:
A chocolate Labrador retriever from Florida was saved after a woman performed CPR on it last weekend, the Examiner reports.
Sep 7, 2011:
Patients at the Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation in Dallas, Texas, may have suffered traumatic injuries or strokes, leaving them handicapped or emotionally scarred, but the adjustment in their lives is made easier by some canine friends, Today.com reports.
Sep 7, 2011:
Harbor, an 8-year-old coonhound recently made it into the 2012 Guinness Book of World Record for its ears that hang low - in fact, owner Jennifer Wert probably could tie them in a bow if she wanted to.
Sep 7, 2011:
A young emperor penguin that was found 2,000 miles away from its Antarctic home in New Zealand was returned home safely last week, People Magazine reports.
Sep 6, 2011:
The San Francisco Animal Care and Control agency recently made an announcement that it has never made before: the animal rescue shelter is full and cannot accept any more dog surrenders, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Sep 6, 2011:
When economic conditions make it difficult for owners to feed animals that they love and care for, adoption does not have to be the answer.
Sep 6, 2011:
Many owners would do anything to care for their pets now, but don't think about what may happen if they are no longer able to.
Sep 2, 2011:
The dog of a deceased Navy SEAL that won hearts across the globe in August has been adopted by a friend of its owner on Fort Bragg in North Carolina, ABC News reports.
Aug 29, 2011:
While stray animals are a widespread issue in the United States, the populations of stray and feral dogs in developing or third world counties is nearly unimaginable, The National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA) reports.
Aug 29, 2011:
The California State Assembly recently passed a bill that would require all pets released from state animal rescue shelters to be implanted with owner-identifying microchips.
Aug 26, 2011:
A pet store chain in Canada recently announced it would stop selling animals at all of its 41 locations across the country, the Huffington Post reports.
Aug 25, 2011:
Seconds before the 5.9 earthquake shook much of the East coast on Tuesday, zookeepers noticed strange behavior in their animals, leading them to think that they knew the quake was coming before humans could feel it, the Washington Post reports.
Aug 24, 2011:
Many schools in New York City are using dogs to soothe students and create a warm and friendly atmosphere, The New York Times reports.
Aug 24, 2011:
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, recently adopted a Jack Russell puppy from an animal rescue shelter in London, People Magazine reports.
Aug 23, 2011:
Ricochet, a 3-year-old golden retriever, was trained as a puppy to be a service dog.
Aug 19, 2011:
San Francisco was criticized in June for its bill, "The Humane Pet Proposal," which seeks to ban the sale of live animals as pets.
Aug 18, 2011:
The only no-kill animal shelter in Pleasanton, California, will be able to stay open thanks to a fundraising campaign that helped it raise more than twice as much as it had hoped, Pleasanton Patch reports.
Aug 18, 2011:
The Animal Welfare Division of Oklahoma City will now be able to keep half of the city's animal shelter adoption fees, allowing them to offer a sterilization program for city residents, the Oklahoman reports.
Aug 17, 2011:
The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League in West Palm Beach, Florida, has partnered with Pets for Patriots, a nonprofit that connects military veterans with adopted pets, in order to make it easier for local veterans to get a furry companion, the Sun Sentinel reports.
Aug 16, 2011:
A dog that was left outside on a scorching hot rooftop for 10 hours last month will get its severe burns treated with a stem cell treatment that is the first of its kind, the Reading Eagle reports.
Aug 16, 2011:
A bill passed to prevent illegal trafficking of animals and puppy mills in Connecticut is being criticized by animal rescue organizations for making the adoption of a dog too expensive, Clinton Patch reports.
Aug 15, 2011:
Veterans and dogs are helping each other heal as part of a study at the Research Center for Human/Animal Interaction at the University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine, the Kansas City Star reports.
Aug 12, 2011:
While many people know how much dogs can benefit emotional and physical health, a new study suggests that they may improve education, too, by helping children improve reading skills.
Aug 11, 2011:
Cole Amyx started thinking about making dog toys when he was only 8 years old and noticed that his dog's toys were becoming too expensive for his family.
Aug 10, 2011:
Putting a child up for adoption is a long, involved process in which birth parents are required to go through legal and psychological counsel.
Aug 10, 2011:
The winners for the Funny Fluffy Photo Caption Contest, part I, a part of The Animal Rescue Site $300,000 Shelter+ Challenge of 2011 - with Petfinder.com, were announced today.
Aug 9, 2011:
Lynne Chapman of Sale, Greater Manchester, in the United Kingdom didn't see Snowy's deafness as a reason not to adopt her at a shelter four years ago.
Aug 9, 2011:
A golden retriever named Rosie is in the middle of the legal debate over whether therapy dogs should be allowed in courtrooms in New York and other states to soothe stressed people on trial, The New York Times reports.
Aug 5, 2011:
After rescuing an estimated 30 cats and kittens from a house in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) offered free cat adoption for the month of July, the Daily Times reports.
Aug 5, 2011:
Many children beg their parents for a dog, but 7-year-old Evan Moss had a more legitimate reason than most - he wants a service dog to help him live with epilepsy, the medical condition he has had since birth that causes him to have seizures, ABC7 News reports.
Aug 5, 2011:
When faced with the often-overwhelming task of caring for an ailing or elderly person, many caregivers must also face the decision of what to do with a senior's pet.
Aug 5, 2011:
Children in the Anderson, California, region learned how to interact with dogs at Haven Humane Society's Camp Love A Pet recently, KHSLTV reports.
Aug 5, 2011:
Pit bulls have gotten a bad reputation over the years, stemming from their use in the illegal dogfighting ring in the United States.
Aug 4, 2011:
The Cat Protection Society in Eustis, Florida, is desperate to find families for the cats in their shelter, whose number recently grew to an unmanageble size, the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Aug 4, 2011:
After finding a young shepherd mix injured on the street and nursing a litter, the Edmonton Humane Society in Canada was able to get the puppies weaned and adopted.
Aug 3, 2011:
The Build an Ark Foundation, a local animal shelter in Ellijay, Georgia, was given a Shelters in Crisis grant by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) after the facility was destroyed in an April tornado, the HSUS reports.
Aug 2, 2011:
In Meggett, South Carolina, a man was fed up with seeing the poor condition of a neighbors horse, named Holly-Grace, The Post and Courier reports.
Aug 1, 2011:
One famous adopted dog has now been officially commemorated with a U.S. postal stamp.
Aug 1, 2011:
Animal rescuers were lucky to find a group of animals alive after they were left without water for three days.
Aug 1, 2011:
Daisy and Duke, two yellow labs, were brought to a Nebraska shelter after their owners home was foreclosed.
Jul 29, 2011:
In New York City, girls are given a chance to become leaders and social assets in their community by participating in Paw Pal - an after-school program run by Unleashed, a non-profit organization.
Jul 28, 2011:
André the gosling has been having a tough time bonding with other geese - instead he'd rather be with his rabbit family, reports the Times Colonist.
Jul 28, 2011:
Although the economy is in a rut and animal shelters are struggling to maintain necessary funding and reducing their adoption rates, a pet food donation in Cherokee Village, Arkansas, has saved a local animal shelter from collapse.
Jul 28, 2011:
Every year, many animals are rescued from dangerous or abusive situations.
Jul 28, 2011:
A ten-pound Maltese, Benji, saved his 81-year-old owner who was asleep one night as smoke was rising from her basement.
Jul 27, 2011:
Kelly Jackson, former owner of a Shih tzu, Meeko, decided to leave her morning news show job after her dog's passing in order to develop a website to inform owners of steps they can take to increase the lifespan of their pets, CNN reports.
Jul 27, 2011:
Planning a vacation can be a very stressful ordeal, especially if there's a dog involved. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), 46.3 million American households own a dog - representing approximately 40 percent of the country.
Jul 27, 2011:
Thirty-seven puppy mill dogs have been rescued in the third annual Puppy Mill Rescue, conducted by the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF), reports Hamptons.com.
Jul 26, 2011:
Seventeen years ago, in 1994, the Chesapeake Bay was visited by a manatee that was hundreds of miles from its home in Florida.
Jul 26, 2011:
A lost dog in Bakersfield, California, has been found and may soon be reunited with her owner thanks to a concerned citizen named Earl Vaughn, reports BakersfieldNow.com.
Jul 26, 2011:
A dramatic rescue case on the Olympic mountains in Washington State, involving a mountain goat and a Bernese Mountain dog that was in hot pursuit, is making headlines.
Jul 26, 2011:
Theresa Strader loves saving dogs. The founder of the National Mill Dog Rescue, Strader is a trailblazer in saving dogs from untimely deaths at breeders, giving them a new lease on life, USA Today reports.
Jul 26, 2011:
At Lakeview Heights, a residential treatment center for the mentally ill in Pendleton, Oregon, residents have been introduced to some peculiar newcomers: horses.
Jul 25, 2011:
Coastal German Shepherd Rescue in Lake Forest, California, is looking to have 63 dogs adopted in 63 days, in part to trim its burgeoning dog population of 120 canines, the Orange County Register reports.
Jul 25, 2011:
When a family's smoke detector failed to alert them, their attentive dog came to the rescue.
Jul 25, 2011:
Bikers from all over the country have been showing their support for pets at the annual HOGS for Dogs rally held at the Denney's Harley-Davidson in Springfield, Missouri.
Jul 22, 2011:
A new drug may be able to sterilize dogs without surgery, creating a new opportunity to control the dog overpopulation issue that is plaguing America, The Arizona Republic reports.
Jul 22, 2011:
Treatment centers across the world for children with disabilities have been working on combining equine therapy, which allows children to interact with horses, in combination with traditional physical therapy.
Jul 22, 2011:
Wanting to honor the death of her pet cat, 77-year-old Luciana Matalon bought a full page space in Corriere della Sera, one of Italys leading newspapers, reports The Independent.
Jul 22, 2011:
Pinner, an adopted chocolate Lab, suffers from advanced liver disease, but has found relief in acupuncture treatments, reports The Chronicle-Telegram.
Jul 22, 2011:
The Humane Society of Knox County in Thomaston, Maine, is being helped by some pint-sized philanthropists, reports the Herald Gazette.
Jul 22, 2011:
Now through August 1, contestants may submit a picture of their adopted dog along with their adoption story at the Fuzzy Nation Facebook page to win grants for their favorite shelter.
Jul 22, 2011:
A brave Chihuahua names Paco foiled the criminal plans of two men who attempted to rob a smoke shop in Altadena, California, recently, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Jul 21, 2011:
Most people have heard of a Seeing Eye dog for blind humans, but the case of Daisy and Duke, a mother-son yellow Labrador retriever duo, shows how Seeing Eye dogs can also help their fellow canines, Today's THV reports.
Jul 21, 2011:
Shore News Today reports that the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center received a $1000 donation from the Paws and Claws Society.
Jul 21, 2011:
Residents of Louisville, Kentucky, rallied to help when Metro Animal Services (MAS) shelter sent out a distress call to adopt sheltered dogs in danger from an outbreak, reports CBS-affiliate WLKY News.
Jul 21, 2011:
The Walter family was reunited with their lost cat, Rosebud, after four years of separation, reports The Daily Home.
Jul 20, 2011:
Peter Brown from Rhiwbina, Cardiff, Wales, was happily reunited with his pet tortoise named Tortie who he has been taken care of for more than 45 years, reports the South Wales Echo.
Jul 20, 2011:
John Byrne, a homeless man for over 22 years, was sitting on the OConnell Bridge with his pet rabbit when a teenager walking by grabbed the animal and threw it into the river, reports the Irish Times.
Jul 20, 2011:
Angel is a seven week-old pit bull puppy that was born with no rear paws. Knowing few people would want a puppy with no paws, her owners reached out to Wags to Riches Animal Rescue and Sanctuary for help, the Yakima Herald-Republic reports.
Jul 20, 2011:
PetSmart Charities is donating $34,320 to the Bend Spay and Neuter Project to help provide affordable canine procedure services to the area of La Pine, Oregon, according to NBC-affiliate KTVZ news.
Jul 20, 2011:
The Bryson City, North Carolina, P.A.W.S. Animal Shelter won a $1,000 prize for making it into the second round of voting during The Animal Rescue Sites $300,000 challenge, reports Smoky Mountain News.
Jul 20, 2011:
Professors Jason and Jennifer Turner from the University of Hawaii helped a stranded endangered sea turtle as students watched the animal rescue, reports the University of Hawaii newsroom.
Jul 19, 2011:
A Fort Greene resident dresses up like a feline superhero twice a month to volunteer at Williamsburgs Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition and a Manhattan humane society, reports The Brooklyn Paper.
Jul 19, 2011:
Tom Ducatte, a professor of physical education at East Stroudsburg University, recently organized a run/walk to benefit local animal shelters, reports the Pocono Record.
Jul 19, 2011:
Schoch's Harley Davidson is hosting its 5th annual Build the Sanctuary Ride and Show to sponsor Camp Papillon Pet Adoption and Rescue Sanctuary Fund, reports the Pocono Record.
Jul 19, 2011:
Six anonymous neighbors of the Four Paws Rescue shelter in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, donated approximately $23,000 to save the organization from having to close its doors, reports NBC-affiliate WETM News.
Jul 18, 2011:
An angry street cat saved his own life at a Mosman veterinary clinic after he charmed the veterinarians before the procedure to euthanize him, reports The Mosman Daily. Duncan, an angry and terrified street cat, had been picked up and brought to the veterinary clinic where Charlotte Surridge works.
Jul 18, 2011:
Shore News Today reports that the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center received a $1000 donation from the Paws and Claws Society Inc.
Jul 18, 2011:
PetSmart Charities is donating $34,320 to the Bend Spay and Neuter Project to help provide affordable canine procedure services to the area of La Pine, Oregon, according to NBC-affiliate KTVZ news.
Jul 18, 2011:
Six anonymous neighbors of the Four Paws Rescue shelter in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, donated approximately $23 thousand to save the organization from having to close its doors reported NBC-affiliate WETM News.
Jul 13, 2011:
Volunteers hope to continue the work of a shelter in Corinth, Texas, that has been saving cats since 1998.
Jul 13, 2011:
To celebrate 15 years of helping animals find their forever homes, Petfinder.com hosts its first ever "Big Birthday Adoption Event" from July 15 to July 17 with a goal of finding homes for 15,000 pets.
Jul 11, 2011:
Military Working Dogs (MWDs) spend their lives saving humans, whether sniffing out drugs or bombs or patrolling bases.
Jul 8, 2011:
Fewer animals will be euthanized this year than in the past, thanks to public education campaigns about the importance of spaying and neutering, according to Care2.com.
Jul 8, 2011:
Some animal shelters are cold and sterile, with metal cages stacked in rooms with artificial lighting holding dogs and cats that are released only a few times per day.
Jul 7, 2011:
Pet stores in the West Village of New York City have banned the purchase of puppies by people who have been drinking alcohol, DNA Info.com reports.
Jul 7, 2011:
The PetSmart in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin recently got a new addition, one that will hopefully ease the burden of the Bay Area Humane Society.
Jul 6, 2011:
Teresa Murphy wasn't always passionate about guinea pigs, but her desire to help them grew rapidly when she met her boyfriend's guinea pig, Babe, and bought him a pregnant female companion, the United States Humane Society reports.
Jul 5, 2011:
Animal shelter managers across Idaho cite the economy as the main reason for the influx in animals to their facilities in the past three years, the Magic Valley Times News reports.
Jul 5, 2011:
One woman who has dedicated her life to rescuing dogs recently received the Meritorious Service Award from the California Veterinary Medical Association, the Lompoc Record reports.
Jul 1, 2011:
Sometimes, pet adoption can cost a lot of money.
Jun 27, 2011:
Cat adoption is free this year in Emporia, Kansas, according to a new report from the Emporia Gazette.
Jun 22, 2011:
The third and final Grand Photo Prize winner for the Spring Romp Photo Contest, a part of The Animal Rescue Site $300,000 Shelter+ Challenge of 2011 - with Petfinder.com, was announced today.
Jun 20, 2011:
A golden retriever named Eddy is helping Caleb, a 7-year-old boy with severe autism, to adjust to school, according to a new report from the Los Angeles Times.
Jun 14, 2011:
The recent Parade Your Pet Pageant was held in Midland, Michigan, for the seventh time in recent years.
Jun 14, 2011:
New Facebook campaign will provide up to one hundred service dogs to returning soldiers.
Jun 9, 2011:
A new book by Dolores Hestad aims to give pet owners an opportunity to keep memories based on their cat or dog's life
Jun 9, 2011:
The Manatee County animal shelter in Florida will be offering free cat adoptions throughout the month of June in order to help improve the rates at which cats find homes and decrease the problem of animal overpopulation.
Jun 9, 2011:
Many cats are up for adoption and this time of the year is often the busiest for many animal shelters throughout the country.
Jun 8, 2011:
Special discounts at the Bedford County Animal Control Shelter is in effect for the month of June, in order to help celebrate Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month, sponsored by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Jun 7, 2011:
Dog is Good’s newest line of tees embraces those faithful friends who may not ever win a dog show, but will always win hearts.
Jun 5, 2011:
From now until June 30th, many cats are up for adoption through the Carroll Animal rescue organization in Iowa, according to a recent report from 1380 KCIM News.
Jun 4, 2011:
The American Humane Association is helping to celebrate June, the official Adopt-A-Cat Month, sponsored by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Jun 4, 2011:
The number of stray cats in need of adoption is rising and animal rescue organizations are heavily promoting the benefits of adoption, according to a new report from the East Valley Tribune.
Jun 4, 2011:
"Kitten Season" is here and animal lovers are encouraged to look into pet adoption as well as make sure that household animals are properly spayed and neutered, according to a new report from The Independent.
Jun 4, 2011:
John Quimby is a recreational pilot whose family has taken up animal adoption, according to a recent report from Happy News.
Jun 3, 2011:
The Montgomery County Animal Shelter (MCAS) is receiving recognition for its dedication to animal rescue initiatives, according to a new report from Care2.com.
Jun 3, 2011:
Following the devastating earthquake that hit Japan earlier this year, people have been working tirelessly to help rescue animals in the region.
Jun 3, 2011:
The Medina County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals recently rescued 85 animals from poor living conditions in a Hinckley, CA, home, according to a new report from Cleveland.com.
Jun 1, 2011:
In Morehead, Kentucky, the Rowan County K-9 Shelter is being renovated and will receive new supplies including beds, according to a recent report from the Greenwich Time.
May 25, 2011:
Sissy is a 15-year-old blind horse, who is living at Deer Haven Ranch near Yellowstone National Park, according to a new report from Reuters. She is being helped by goats and sheep who are being called "seeing-eye sheep [and] goats."
May 25, 2011:
You have likely heard of Planned Parenthood, but have you heard of Planned Pethood? The organization is aiming to reduce animal overpopulation by promoting spaying and neutering, according to a new report from the Toledo Blade.
May 25, 2011:
The first winner for the Spring Romp Photo Contest, part of The Animal Rescue Site $300,000 Shelter+ Challenge of 2011 - with Petfinder.com, was announced today. Submissions for the next Spring Romp Photo Contest begin Thursday, May 26!
May 24, 2011:
The Start Over Rover animal shelter based in Adams County, Nebraska, rescued 17 puppies and 21 dogs in total, after hearing that they were on the verge of being euthanized.
May 20, 2011:
A mother cat is nursing four kittens that were not part of her own litter, according to a report from the Chicago Tribune.
May 16, 2011:
For some autistic children in Thailand, scientists have found positive effects in the children's developmental skills through interactions with elephants, according to a recent report from CBS News.
May 5, 2011:
After watching a video about stray dogs in Detroit, the Daily Tribune and Macomb Daily rallied together to raise food and supplies for an animal shelter, according to a recent report from the Daily Tribune.
May 3, 2011:
In West Palm Beach, a Chow Chow mix canine is being featured as Pet of the Week, according to a new report from the TC Palm.
Apr 27, 2011:
The first winner for the Spring Romp Photo Contest, part of The Animal Rescue Site $300,000 Shelter+ Challenge of 2011 - with Petfinder.com, was announced today. Submissions for the next Spring Romp Photo Contest begin Thursday, April 28!
Apr 22, 2011:
"You don't get a reindeer for Christmas. Why would you get a rabbit for Easter?" Wendy Lincoln asks the Daily Reveille.
Apr 20, 2011:
The Abandoned Pet Rescue (APR) has been saving animals since 1996 and will celebrate its 15th anniversary on April 16 at the Police Benevolent Association Hall in Fort Lauderdale.
Apr 18, 2011:
One hundred and seventeen dogs taken from a puppy mill in late March of this year have been granted to the Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) after a legal hearing, according to the Bella Dog Magazine.
Apr 12, 2011:
For animals with rheumatoid arthritis, stem cell treatment offers an expensive but, for some, a very helpful solution, according to MSNBC News.
Apr 11, 2011:
Whale watching boat owners are not pleased, but the federal government has stepped in to take a protective stance over orcas in the Puget Sound area, according to ECanadaNow.com.
Apr 7, 2011:
Tricia Coates and her boyfriend Eric Munoz have fostered 12 dogs over the last two years, through the Humane Animal Rescue Team, according to the Edmonton Journal.
Apr 6, 2011:
For aging seniors without grandchildren, grandpuppies have become a heartwarming substitute, according to a recent report from CNN News.
Apr 5, 2011:
The Lost Angels Animal Rescue organization sent volunteers to the J.E. Robins Elementary School to read to children and teach them about animal rescue.
Apr 4, 2011:
Robert Garrett, 63, was so determined and loyal to his dog, Patch, that when the canine's hips gave out, Garrett went to Home Depot and built a custom wheelchair for the 14-year-old American Staffordshire terrier.
Apr 1, 2011:
Animal rescue services saved about 120 dogs from a puppy mill in Tennessee on the same day that U.S. Congressman Michael Grimm of New York adopted a rescue dog.
Apr 1, 2011:
Advancements in technology are not just producing iPads and smartphones for humans, but are affecting animals as well, according to a recent report in Discovery.
Apr 1, 2011:
The Environment Minister of India, Jairam Ramesh, has responded to positive results from the newest tiger census in India but at the same time warned about further territorial threats concerning wildlife.
Apr 1, 2011:
As science, technology and citizenship overlap, officials at the Brookfield Zoo are taking advantage of Twitter to bring the public closer to its zoo animals.
Apr 1, 2011:
A pony, a cat, a few lizards and about a dozen dogs were saved from inhumane conditions at a farmhouse in Ottawa and are recovering under the care of veterinarians and other animal rescue workers.
Apr 1, 2011:
A New Zealand bottlenose dolphin who helped rescue a pygmy sperm whale and her calf was recently named by Time magazine as one of the most heroic animals of all time.
Apr 1, 2011:
A brave mother and a faithful friend were remembered recently by Time Magazine's "Top 10 Heroic Animals" list.
Apr 1, 2011:
The Mason County Animal Shelter in Point Pleasant has 28 dogs and 3 cats still up for adoption, according to My Daily Register.
Mar 31, 2011:
Sugar, a four-year-old Boxer, suffered a seizure during an obedience training session in Tacoma, Washington, and was brought back to life after trainer Ron Pace performed CPR on the dog, according to the News Tribune.
Mar 30, 2011:
Gustav, a 1-year-old German shepherd who suffered a severe case of mange and full-body infections around New Year's Eve, is recovering well, according to the OC Register.
Mar 29, 2011:
The Annenberg Foundation committed itself to donating $100,000 to Japan's tsunami and earthquake relief efforts if 100,000 people clicked "Like" for the organization's Dog Bless You project page on Facebook, according to USA Today.
Mar 29, 2011:
Debbie McMullen, who wrote a book called "How Many Dogs?! Using Positive Reinforcement to Manage a Multiple Dog Household," now works as a trainer for those with multiple canines, according to the Seattle Times.
Mar 29, 2011:
For the past 46 years, snow monkeys have lived in close proximity to humans at the Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano, Japan, according to a report by CNN.
Mar 29, 2011:
For an animal to follow another animal's gaze, in order to sense where food is hidden or where danger is coming from, is an advanced mental skill that researchers now say wolves possess, according to a recent article in Discovery News.
Mar 29, 2011:
The Surry Animal Rescue organization posted a page on Facebook asking for ideas to raise funds for animal rescue. A consultant for Lia Sophia jewelry in Mount Airy, North Carolina, saw the ad and gave the winning suggestion of a Jewelry Party, according to Mt. Airy News.
Mar 29, 2011:
Firefighters responding to a house fire on the 6300 block of Jackson Street in Highland Park were able to rescue a Schnauzer named Spirit, according to Fire Engineering News.
Mar 29, 2011:
The Spay/Neuter Industry Professionals (SNIP!) Summit will be held at The Grove Park Inn from March 31 to April 2, in Asheville, North Carolina.
Mar 29, 2011:
Following the collapse of the Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) in Muncie Indiana, due to severe flooding, students at the nearby Ball State University (BSU) rallied and offered temporary foster homes to many of the dogs and cats, according to the campus newspaper, BSU Daily News.
Mar 29, 2011:
Pet owners kept their dogs clean and supported an animal rescue cause through The Bark Ark's benefit dog wash in Mendon, Massachusetts, according to the Milford Daily News.
Mar 29, 2011:
An animal rescue effort succeeded in rescuing 65 dogs, 74 cats and a potbelly pig after heavy rains in Muncie, Indiana, flooded outdoor animal pens, endangering the animals, according to The Indy Channel.
Mar 29, 2011:
The Equine Rescue League recently saved a horse named Serena with the help of philanthropist Scott Kovak, according to WTKR News.
Mar 29, 2011:
Some may believe that Spaniels are too small to be rescue dogs, but that is exactly how Bob Raleigh sees Charlie, his Cavalier King George Spaniel - as a rescue hero, according to St. Louis Today.com.
Mar 28, 2011:
A dog named Barney swallowed a family heirloom in the form of a 100-year-old diamond ring, but survived because his owner, Karen Woolley, quickly rushed him to the hospital, according to PeoplePets.com.
Mar 25, 2011:
An update from the Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support (JEARS) organization has confirmed that Tashirojima, an island in Japan famous for having an abundant number of cats, is ding well post-earthquake, according to Discovery News.
Mar 25, 2011:
Pets can get into trouble with other animals and with inanimate objects, but sometimes the pets are hurt while trying to rescue their human companions, according to PeoplePets.com.
Mar 25, 2011:
The Safford Memorial Animal Care and Adoption Center, also known as Pine Ridge, will be renovated to better provide facilities and care for its animals, according to the Boston Globe.
Mar 25, 2011:
A new animal shelter in Anderson, South Carolina, is set to open to the public on April 28 and is in need of volunteers and anyone wishing to help in its animal rescue mission, according to a recent report from the Independent Mail.
Mar 25, 2011:
Canine influenza virus can be prevented with vaccines and a new grant from Petfinder.com has enabled the S.A.F.E. Animal Rescue center in Thousand Oaks, California, to better take care of its dogs, according to the Thousand Oaks Acorn.
Mar 25, 2011:
Shoppers at a Port Clinton grocery store in Ohio had unexpected company in the form of a beaver, according to the Mansfield News Journal.
Mar 24, 2011:
Several organizations have raised the support level for animal rescue in Japan, following the deadly earthquake and tsunamis that hit the country on March 11, according to TreeHugger.com.
Mar 24, 2011:
An exhausted and muddy spaniel with a silver collar is shown on video footage leading rescuers to a fellow injured canine following the devastating earthquake in Japan on March 11, according to Metro News U.K.
Mar 24, 2011:
Sarge's Animal Rescue group in Waynesville is anticipating the opening of a new adoption center with about 14,000 square feet of outdoor playing area for dogs, according to the Citizen-Times.com.
Mar 24, 2011:
Connery is a tiny owl that is less than 7 inches tall and weighs under 3 ounces, at full size, but he already has a Facebook page that is helping draw attention to animal rescue efforts, according to the Herald Extra News.
Mar 24, 2011:
A couple from Cactus Forest, Arizona, are starting a new animal rescue center called Lakota Ladies Haven Incorporated, specifically aimed at helping small farm animals, according to the Tri-Valley Central News.
Mar 24, 2011:
A porpoise who lay stranded in a flooded rice paddy in Japan was rescued and returned to the ocean.
Mar 24, 2011:
The Animal Rescue Fund in Muncie, Indiana, was flooded by water and then by love, according to The Star Press.
Mar 23, 2011:
A team of three researchers including Aida Bustamante and Panamanian biologist Ricardo Moreno are working to spread awareness in Costa Rica and Panama about the practice of killing jaguars, according to Discovery News.
Mar 22, 2011:
Whether one has the time, money, desire or simply discarded newspapers, there are multiple ways that one can assist and contribute to animal rescue centers, according to a new report from PetAnim.com.
Mar 21, 2011:
A cat named Fern was stuck in a tree from Sunday to Thursday morning, in Concord, Massachusetts, when he was finally brought down by animal rescue at around 11 a.m. on March 17, according to The Boston Globe.
Mar 21, 2011:
Tonya Moser and Chris Weil run Weil Coyote Siberian Husky & Large Breed Rescue, Inc., an animal rescue program that spawned from Moser's long time love for Siberian Huskies, according to ENCToday.com.
Mar 18, 2011:
Impact Motion Pictures has optioned a book called On Toby's Terms, written by Charmaine Hammond.
Mar 17, 2011:
Living situation, space, lifestyle and family members are all considerations that should be carefully weighed before making the choice to pursue animal adoption, according to a recent report from the Jamestown Sun.
Mar 17, 2011:
The first ever Mardi Gras-themed event for the Our House of Hope Rescue animal shelter was held in Mundelein, Illinois, and was dubbed "Mardi Pawz," according to the Lake County Sun Times.
Mar 15, 2011:
The Last Hope Cat Kingdom, a nonprofit animal rescue shelter, was destroyed in December following a fire, and students from the University of California, Merced, will help in the rebuilding effort, according to The Merced Sun Star.
Mar 11, 2011:
There is the UN and then there is the UAN - the United Animal Nations. UAN is a California-based animal advocacy organization that has sent eleven volunteers - and plans to send 14 more - to Franklin County, Ohio, in order to help 350 dogs recently rescued from a poorly maintained animal shelter, according to New Carlisle News.
Mar 10, 2011:
Scientists have recorded the mating sounds of fruit flies, based on new research from the Institute of Molecular Pathology in Vienna, according to Discovery News.
Mar 9, 2011:
Scientists have recently used shark fins to estimate the great white shark population near California, finding that there are only 219 of these sharks left, according to Discovery News.
Mar 8, 2011:
A new experiment from Lampang, Thailand, involving 12 elephants is proving that pachyderms not only understand logic but have at least the same cognitive abilities as chimpanzees and dolphins, according to Discovery News.
Mar 7, 2011:
Firefighters in Long Beach, California, entered a house on fire and rescued the family's dog, according to NBC Los Angeles.
Mar 4, 2011:
A fitness trainer in West Long Branch, New Jersey, has a four-legged running partner, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Mar 3, 2011:
On February 28th, Wellpet (makers of Wellnes® natural pet food, recalled a significant portion of canned cat food due to a deficiency in Vitamine B1, also known as thaiamine. Cats feed only the recalled food for several weeks are at risk of developing a thiamine deficiency.
Mar 3, 2011:
The whooping crane, an endangered animal that has been in the public eye for years, first left its famous breeding ground near White Lake, Louisiana, more than 60 years ago.
Mar 3, 2011:
Tourists in Kings Bay, Florida, have the unique opportunity to observe manatees in their natural environment.
Mar 2, 2011:
The Javan rhino is nearing extinction - environmentalists estimated that there were only 40 of the creatures left in the wild.
Mar 2, 2011:
A recent report from the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University suggests that there are many cases of accidental pet poisoning in the United States.
Mar 1, 2011:
The Showboat Casino Hotel has become the first casino to allow guests to bring their canine companions.
Mar 1, 2011:
A recent report from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources indicates that gray wolf populations in the state are strong, according to The Wausau Daily Herald. The gray wolf numbers in the region have been steadily inclining over the past few years.
Mar 1, 2011:
An animal rescue team in Cambridge, Massachusetts saved a canine who had fallen into the waters of the icy waters of the Charles River. The workers used a surfboard to bring the pooch to safety, according to the Cambridge Chronicle.
Mar 1, 2011:
Dave, a rottweiler, apparently has a very strong parental instinct. The pooch has looked after dozens of orphaned animals, including four ducks, three geese, five rabbits, 12 kittens, five puppies and innumerable chicks, according to The Daily Mail.
Feb 25, 2011:
A new study from the University of Vienna shows that cats have control over their human-cat relationships, much in the same way as human children have a say in how parents take care of them, according to Discovery News.
Feb 25, 2011:
Animal lovers who are feeding their dogs and cats food items such as steak, cheese, chicken and ice cream are causing many American pets to be overweight, according to a recent report from The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention.
Feb 25, 2011:
An 11-year-old Doberman in Marco Islands, Florida, was missing for more than 15 hours when residents were alerted to his location by dolphins making loud splashing sounds, according to the United Press International (UPI).
Feb 25, 2011:
An animal rescue in the European Union's future tallest building involved a red fox named Romeo, who was found living atop the 72-story Shard building. The animal had been there for about two weeks, according to MyFox New York.
Feb 24, 2011:
Dr. Alan Rabinowitz, President and CEO of Panthera, talked about how animals saved his life in a recent feature on CNN's Human Factor.
Feb 23, 2011:
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has successfully forced Japan's whale hunt to end early, according to CNN News.
Feb 23, 2011:
Beginning on March 1, residents of Pittsburgh can apply to have their pets spayed and neutered for free, according to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette.
Feb 23, 2011:
On February 22, otherwise known as National "Spay Day," the St. Augustine Humane Society of St. Augustine, Florida, offered a special deal for discounts on cat spaying and neutering, according to the Historic City News.
Feb 23, 2011:
Zach Skow, the founder of Marley's Mutts, a local animal rescue in Tehachapi, California, will be featured in the March 2011 issue of O Magazine, according to 23ABC, the Bakersfield and Kern County, California, news station.
Feb 22, 2011:
Prevent Homeless Pets, a nonprofit organization, will team with the Benton Franklin Humane Society, Pet Over Population Prevention and numerous veterinarians to support feral cat animal rescue on Tuesday, February 22, according to The News Tribune.
Feb 22, 2011:
A 3 to 4-year-old Plott Hound named Duchess, of the Dunedin Doggie Rescue organization, has been featured on an ABC Action News special, reports the news source from Dunedin, Florida.
Feb 21, 2011:
The Massachusetts School of Law, which has animal advocacy law program, will honor firefighter Tim Wareham, of Newbury Massachusetts, who rescued a dog.
Feb 21, 2011:
More than 260 dogs paraded on the streets of Alton, Illinois, some in costume, at the 2nd Mardi Gras Pet Parade on Sunday February 20, according to The Telegraph.
Feb 21, 2011:
A special feature on man's best friend will air on Nat Geo Wild Channel on Monday, February 21, at 8 p.m. ET, according to PEOPLEPets.com.
Feb 18, 2011:
Dr. Karen Sorenmo, a veterinary oncologist, started a group called the Shelter Canine Mammary Tumor Program that treats rescue dogs who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Feb 18, 2011:
According to a new CNN report on shark catching and overfishing, one third of shark species are in danger of extinction.
Feb 18, 2011:
When more than 100 dogs were rescued from terrible conditions in a Chippewa Lake home in early February, the Medina Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) implored residents to help in the rescue effort, reported Fox8.com.
Feb 18, 2011:
A 3-year-old Golden Retriever up for animal adoption will receive stem cell surgery in Marshall Country, West Virginia, according to WTRF News.
Feb 17, 2011:
When 25 lions arrived in the U.S. from Bolivia on February 16, they were greeted by at least one famous American celebrity, reports the Daily Mail.
Feb 17, 2011:
Police found two yellow Labradors near a private pond in Mendham Township, New Jersey. One of the canines stood on the broken ice barking at the other who had fallen in, reports the Daily Record.
Feb 16, 2011:
A species of salmon thought to be extinct for the past 70 years has been rediscovered in Japan, reports National Geographic.
Feb 16, 2011:
Craig's Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado, is set to welcome 25 lions rescued from Bolivian circuses, according to NewsCore.
Feb 15, 2011:
Environmental Research Letters recently published a study indicating that wolverines are in danger of losing vast amount of habitat space due to global warming, according to the National Geographic.
Feb 14, 2011:
The Bronx Zoo is offering New Yorkers a chance to contribute to animals as well as give a very unique Valentine's Day gift.
Feb 14, 2011:
In honor of Valentine's Day, Discovery Company's TreeHugger website lists ten animals that are even more loyal and monogamous than humans.
Feb 14, 2011:
Dung beetles, sea dragons, koalas and robins are all animals with courtship rituals not unlike those practiced by humans, according to TreeHugger in a Valentine's Day report.
Feb 11, 2011:
There is a great need for animal rescue in Egypt as thousands of pets become the forgotten victims of recent riots in the nation, reports People Pets.
Feb 11, 2011:
A baby hippopotamus and a baby royal antelope are among the new arrivals at the San Diego Zoo, according to Discovery News.
Feb 11, 2011:
When officials at the Howletts Wild Animal Park in Canterbury, England, could not help a collapsed elephant, even with a forklift, they called the Kent Fire and Rescue Service, according to the BBC.
Feb 11, 2011:
Felicia Frisco of Tampa, Florida, shares a bed with a 100-pound Bengal tiger, according to a recent report from the Huffington Post.
Feb 10, 2011:
In ironic move, animal rescue shelter wants to buy Michael Vick's house
Feb 10, 2011:
The Animal Rescue League of Boston has been busy in the past few weeks, rescuing dogs, a coyote, and now a hawk stuck in the Boston Metro.
Feb 9, 2011:
A promotion for animal rescue in Santa Barbara is highlighting Valentine's Day discounts as well as giving tips to college students who want to help animals.
Feb 9, 2011:
As Valentine's Day approaches, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) recently released guidelines to ensure pet safety amidst the holiday chocolate, flowers and cocktails.
Feb 9, 2011:
On February 5, the Humane Society of Tom Green County (HSTGC) in San Angelo, Texas, held its annual FurBall fundraiser at the Cactus Hotel, according to the San Angelo Standard-Times.
Feb 9, 2011:
Three engines of firefighters, several police officers and one veterinarian participated in a dramatic rescue amidst the steep terrain and boulders near the 1600 block of Canal Boulevard in Point Richmond, California, according to San Jose Mercury News.
Feb 8, 2011:
While more and more animal lovers are pampering their pets with sweets and gourmet treats, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is reminding pet owners that February is National Pet Dental Health Month.
Feb 8, 2011:
While the Green Bay Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV, Puppy Bowl VII's contestants were all winners as 47 canines found adoptive homes.
Feb 2, 2011:
A wild coyote first spotted on the frozen Charles River yesterday morning is now at Tufts Wildlife Clinic, after being saved by the Animal Rescue League of Boston, according to the Boston Globe.
Feb 1, 2011:
In New York City, canines are celebrating their birthdays in style.
Jan 31, 2011:
The American Kennel Club (AKC) recently released its list of the most popular dogs breeds in the U.S. in 2010. The Labrador retriever maintained its 20-year run on the top of the list, but there were also some surprises in this year's ranking, according to Reuters.
Jan 31, 2011:
Many biologists and evolutionary theorists have pondered over the peculiar shape of the seahorse. New research indicates that the animal's s-curve figure is the result of evolution that allowed the creature to be a better hunter, according to The Daily Mail.
Jan 31, 2011:
Scientists studying polar bears in an area known as the Beaufort Sea, north of Canada, witnessed one of the animals swimming without stopping for a total of nine days. During this time, the bear traveled more than 426 miles, according to The Daily Mail.
Jan 28, 2011:
The tiger population of Asia could grow to 10,000, triple the current number, if the landscapes of their natural habitat are well maintained, reports a new study published in the journal Conservation Letters.
Jan 28, 2011:
A family from Rocklea, Australia, who thought they had lost their 14-year-old pooch in the recent floods has been reunited with the canine. The dog was found by animal rescue workers after she disappeared during the natural disaster, according to Australia's ABC News.
Jan 28, 2011:
Though he was primarily known for his literature, it seems that Vladimir Nabokov may have been somewhat of a scientist. The author of Lolita was an expert on butterflies, and though his theories about the insects were largely ignored during his life, it appears that he was very accurate, according to The New York Times.
Jan 27, 2011:
A Gorilla at Britain's Port Lympne Wild Animal Park shocked trainers at the facility when he stood on his hind legs, much like a human. It appears as though the ape's ability to stand upright may be hereditary, reports MSNBC.
Jan 27, 2011:
Many animal experts agree that while some bigger, furrier breeds are able to romp around in the snow in just their collar, other pooches may need a little extra protection during the winter seasons. According to the Wall Street Journal, some pet parents may want to make sure their four-footed friend dons a jacket during walks on blustery days.
Jan 27, 2011:
Ben Roberts of Puyallup, Washington, spends much of his time up in a tree. The arborist and firefighter is known in his community for rescuing cats who have one way or another become stuck in the highest branches, according to The News Tribune.
Jan 26, 2011:
A recent poll conducted but The Associated Press and Petside.com reveals some interesting statistics about pet parents. According to the survey, a surprising 14 percent of animal lovers would choose to keep their dog or cat over their significant other, if given the option.
Jan 26, 2011:
The Chinese New Year falls on February 3 this year, and the impending holiday has some animal rights activists worried. The day will mark the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit, which may encourage some people to purchase a pet bunny without thoroughly considering the time or commitment of owning a pet, according to The Associated Free Press.
Jan 26, 2011:
Recent research published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases suggests that those who allow dogs or cats to sleep in bed with them may be putting themselves at risk of contracting an infectious disease, reports the Los Angeles Times.
Jan 25, 2011:
Lonesome George, a 90-year-old giant tortoise on Ecuador's famous Galapagos Islands, is the last of his kind. Conservationists and animal rescue workers hope to encourage the large reptile to mate in order to keep his species alive, according to NTD Television.
Jan 25, 2011:
A recent study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati indicates that male wolf spiders have a unique method of attracting their mates. The breed of arachnid, found in the eastern U.S. and Canada, adjusts its seduction methods in order to accommodate the surface on which they are trying to woo their mate.
Jan 24, 2011:
Animal rights advocates are warning would-be pet owners to refrain from purchasing micro pigs, small swines that recently surged in popularity. The animals may not make good pets and are often abandoned by their owners, according to the BBC.
Jan 24, 2011:
Though there have been many instances of cats getting stuck in trees, it appears that one feline in Belleville, Wisconsin, is quite happy with his arboreal lifestyle. The 7-month-old kitty named Almond has never left the branches of the tree it calls home, reports the Wisconsin State Journal.
Jan 24, 2011:
A funeral home in Chillicothe, Ohio, is taking a unique approach to comfort family members who have recently lost a loved one. The Fawcett, Oliver, Glass and Palmer Funeral Home has enlisted the help of Wilson, a therapy dog who is on hand to assist grieving family members, according to the Zanesville Times Recorder.
Jan 21, 2011:
A koala joey who has spent the bulk of the last seven months tucked safely inside his mother's pouch recently showed his face to the public for the first time at the Riverbanks Zoo and garden in Columbia, South Carolina, reports WISTV 10.
Jan 21, 2011:
Animal rescue employees have finally saved a dog who was trapped on a frozen reservoir in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for several days. The pooch, a 4-year-old sheltie mix named Gibson, had been missing for more than a week, according to the Boston Globe.
Jan 20, 2011:
A group of 25 circus lions were recently rescued from where they were being kept in Bolivia. The big cats will be relocated to the U.S., where they will be taken into an environment much more suitable for wildlife, according to CatChannel.com.
Jan 20, 2011:
A graduate student at the University of Maine recently made a starling discovery - the oldest known bones of a domesticated dog. The skull fragment found by Samuel Belknap III may shed light on the modern-day animals known as man's best friend.
Jan 20, 2011:
A dog who became trapped in a narrow space between two walls was thankfully rescued by an animal rescue team from the Riverside County Animal Services (RCAS). The canine is a Shar-Pei mix breed, and was discovered approximately two hours after he had been trapped, according to PeoplePets.com.
Jan 19, 2011:
Though most pet parents are used to buying food for their four-footed friends at the grocery store, some animal lovers prefer to whip up home-cooked pet-friendly meals, according to the New York Times.
Jan 19, 2011:
A chihuahua named Chico narrowly escaped the talons of an owl while he was out for a nighttime walk with his owner. Fortunately, the dog was wearing a jacket that prevented the winged creature from getting a good grip, reports the Northwest Herald.
Jan 18, 2011:
A fire in Des Moines, Iowa, ended with a daring animal rescue. Though one woman and two of her pets were able to escape the blaze unharmed, a dog who was left inside suffered injuries after he was brought out of the home by firefighters, according to the Des Moines Register.
Jan 18, 2011:
Former Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell only recently left office, but that doesn't mean he's going to give up working to improve the lives of people in his state. In fact, the politician recently announced that he hopes to create a program that would place animals in need of a home with prisoners who are capable of caring for the canines, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Jan 18, 2011:
Dog owners in the San Francisco area are raising their haunches in protest at a proposed leash law produced by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). The legislation would restrict owners from allowing their four-legged friends to roam parks without a leash, reports The San Francisco Chronicle.
Jan 17, 2011:
Hip replacements aren't just for people anymore. Dogs who have joint pain can received hip, elbow and knee replacements, allowing them to run and play without pain, according to the New York Times.
Jan 14, 2011:
A female Brazilian wolf who had been hit by a truck became the first wild animal whose injuries were treated with the use of stem cells. The animal was cared for at the Brazilian National Zoo, according to PopSci.com.
Jan 14, 2011:
A kitten who became lodged in the wheel arch of a man's car is lucky to have survived after the owner of the automobile drove from Hamilton to Huntly, New Zealand, unaware that the feline was stuck, according to the Waikato Times.
Jan 14, 2011:
Captain Mark Chrun of the St. Louis fire department has found a new friend thanks to a December 16 rescue operation performed by two other firefighters. He and his family are now now the proud owners of Flori, a dog who was saved from drowning in an icy river, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Jan 14, 2011:
Will films such as Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore or Lassie ever be shown on the big screen again? If all things go as planned for one animal festival in Sweden, it's highly likely.
Jan 14, 2011:
A new study has shed some light on the ancestry of the African elephant, Discovery.com reports. The results show that the African savannah elephant and the African forest elephant are actually two different species.
Jan 13, 2011:
A Chicago-area Great Dane did a great deed for a teen in need, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Jan 13, 2011:
If you're certain your furry friend has an uncanny ability to sense strange happenings, you're not alone. According to a recent poll conducted by AP-Petside.com, 43 percent of pet owners believe their dog or cat has sixth sense.
Jan 12, 2011:
Some pedigree pet owners have dreams of their dog winning Best in Show at a prestigious competition. Of course, Julia LeRoy knew that her new pit bull, Cuda, wasn't exactly blessed in the looks department.
Jan 12, 2011:
It appears as though beavers are more than just adorable creatures - Discovery.com reports that they are also able to restore the natural landscape of rivers, streams and creeks.
Jan 12, 2011:
Pet owners who are worried about their dog noticing their harebrained behavior may be able to rest easy - according to recent reports, canines are not able to detect strange human conduct.
Jan 10, 2011:
Pet parents who want their four-legged friends to join the social networking world now have an exciting tool at hand - Puppy Tweets.
Jan 10, 2011:
Pet parents who notice their beloved felines acting strangely may have a simple remedy available to them - make their environment easier to live in.
Jan 10, 2011:
Pet lovers often want their cats to live forever, and it appears as though one animal in the U.K. is trying to do just that. According to the Daily Mail, a feline named Lucy may be 39-years-old.
Jan 10, 2011:
Those who decide to stay at New York's Algonquin Hotel are likely to meet a rather surprising staff members - a cat named Matilda. The famous tourist location has had a feline act as "Directfurr of Guest Relations" for more than 80 years.
Jan 7, 2011:
Those who stop by Huron Ace Hardware in Huron, Ohio, are likely to be greeted by an unexpected employee - a 15-month-old golden retriever named Phoebe.
Jan 7, 2011:
The new season of The Biggest Loser recently premiered, paving the way for weeks of exciting television. However, it looks as though a few animal bloggers got into the weight-loss spirit weeks ago.
Jan 5, 2011:
There have been many stories of animals being returned to their owners after going missing, but this latest one out of the United Kingdom may take the cake.
Jan 5, 2011:
Therapy animals have been humans for years, but one 12-year-old boy from Alexandria, Virginia, is fighting to keep his trusty dog by his side.
Jan 5, 2011:
Miniature animals have been bred for years now, with many becoming popular household pets. Now it looks as though a new species is gaining notoriety among pet lovers as well.
Jan 4, 2011:
It's officially the heart of the winter, which means snow will surely be pummeling all parts of the country. Still, if you're a pet parent, staying holed up inside until the spring finally rears its head isn't exactly an option - after all, when your pooch as got to go, he's got to go!
Jan 3, 2011:
Pet parents who are hoping to name their four-legged friends something unique may want to take a look at the recent data collected by PetFinder.com. The website, best known for placing scores of rescue animals in a loving home, has released the top 10 names for dogs and cats in 2010.
Jan 2, 2011:
A cheetah who recently became a new mom took on another cub and acted as its foster parent, USA Today reports.
Jan 2, 2011:
While some dog owners have undoubtedly found their four-legged family members from a pet store, animal rights activists do their best to implore the public to look elsewhere. Pet stores often purchase canines from puppy mills, breeding grounds that increase a pooch's risk of health complications.
Jan 2, 2011:
Animal rights activists can rejoice - Salt Lake City has passed a new ordinance that will place further restrictions on dog breeding, Fox 13 News reports.
Jan 2, 2011:
It goes without saying that most pet parents would do anything to protect the four-legged members of their family. Of course, once in a while, our animals put themselves in the line of fire to save us from harm.It goes without saying that most pet parents would do anything to protect the four-legged members of their family. Of course, once in a while, our animals put themselves in the line of fire to save us from harm.
Jan 2, 2011:
Most dogs will scale mountains to be by their owner's side, but one Texas pooch was able to climb up a ladder in order to show his adoration for his pet parent.
Dec 31, 2010:
There have been a number of stories about dogs doing all they can to save the life of a cat, but this one in particular may bring a tear to an animal lover's eye.
Dec 31, 2010:
Cats are limber, spritely creatures, and one feline in the United Kingdom used these finer attributes to save her family's home from burning down.
Dec 29, 2010:
The turbulent economy has forced millions of people to surrender their pets to their local shelter, but it appears as though Baltimore-area residents are doing their best to step up to the plate.
Dec 29, 2010:
Sometimes there's an ending so sweet to a story, it begs to be told. It's safe to say that the story of Megan Mackie, an Omaha, Nebraska resident, and her pooch are one such tale.
Dec 28, 2010:
Humans usually do their best to help animals in need, but once in a while, an unexpected furry savior comes along.
Dec 27, 2010:
Pet owners who are wondering if it's worth having a microchip implanted in their furry friend may want to hear the story of Colin, a black cat who disappeared from his Lancashire, England, home four years ago.
Dec 27, 2010:
While almost every pet owner loves seeing the joy animals get from consuming delicious treats, sometimes over-feeding our four-legged friends does more harm than good. In fact, USA Today reports that obesity continues to be linked to some of the most pressing pet diseases out there.
Dec 27, 2010:
You may not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, but you can certainly increase one border collie's vocabulary.
Dec 23, 2010:
Therapy dogs have been used for decades, but it looks as though four-legged creatures out there are gaining popularity in psychologists' office, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Dec 23, 2010:
A German dog recently defied the odds and gave birth to a litter containing an astounding 17 puppies, the Associated Press reports.
Dec 22, 2010:
Pet parents may want to be privy to some seriously important information before feeding their beloved four-legged friend their next meal. Kroger Co., a retail grocery chain with locations throughout the country, is recalling some of its pet food.
Dec 22, 2010:
World leaders - they're just like us! According to CBS News, President Obama recently admitted that he never fails to clean up after his dog.
Dec 22, 2010:
It looks as though the Empire State is doing their part to help animals within their borders. According to the New York Daily News, an anti-tethering law may soon be put into action.
Dec 21, 2010:
Although pet parents want the best for their pooch, sometimes the products that help animals can hurt humans in the end. Many believe this is the case for flea collars that contain propoxur, a component known to cause cancer in people.
Dec 20, 2010:
Most people believe that dogs and cats are at odds with one another. However, a pup from the U.K. recently proved the opposite.
Dec 20, 2010:
It looks as though a pretty unattractive pooch has finally found a loving home. According to the Daily Mail, Ug, a pup with two different colored eyes, crooked teeth and an off-center jaw, has been adopted by a loving family.
Dec 17, 2010:
It looks as though a bunch of students keeping their nose to the grindstone were given a pick-me-up by some adorable, furry creatures. PeoplePets.com reports that co-eds at Tufts University were offered the chance to take a break from the stress of finals week after being visited by a bunch of therapy puppies.
Dec 15, 2010:
December winners for the Shelter Fan Photo Contest, part of The Animal Rescue Site $100,000 Holiday Shelter+ Challenge - together with Petfinder.com, were announced today. There are only a few days left to vote in The Animal Rescue Site $100,000 Holiday Shelter Challenge - together with Petfinder.com!
Dec 14, 2010:
While people who spot a dog wandering around without an owner should immediately call their local animal shelter, people should remember that not every lost pup is a stray. In fact, some canines just need to find their way home again.
Dec 13, 2010:
A pair of puppies who were snatched from an animal shelter are finally back home, The Middleton Press reports.
Dec 13, 2010:
Two charitable organizations are lending their efforts to help one special dog. Destiny, a shelter pup who was supposed to be euthenized but whose identity was mistaken with another canine, is being flown by Pet Airways from Arizona to New York in order to be adopted by Guardians of Rescue.
Dec 12, 2010:
An animal shelter in North Carolina recently had quite the influx of charitable donations, StarNewsOnline.com reports.
Dec 9, 2010:
Great news for those who were wondering about the newborn baby giant panda at the Atlanta zoo. The cub, a male, appears to be thriving after its birth.
Dec 8, 2010:
Felines who were expecting a visit from Santa this year may be out of luck. According to research, pet owners are more likely to give their dogs presents during the holiday season than their cats.
Dec 8, 2010:
A bunch of four-legged creatures and the humans caring for them got the shock of their lives when a car crashed into an animal hospital, the Baltimore Sun reports.
Dec 8, 2010:
Things just got a little brighter for four-legged residents of Miami, Florida. According to the Miami Herald, a new dog park just opened in the city.
Dec 8, 2010:
Moviegoers across the world have been rushing to see the film 127 Hours, a true story about a hiker who was trapped underneath a boulder for more than five days. It looks as though a California pup went through his own version of the story.
Dec 7, 2010:
A loveable puppy in the UK is in desperate need of a home and life-saving surgery, the Daily Mail reports.
Dec 7, 2010:
Just like their human counterparts, animals often need extra attention as they age. According to the Sun Herald, pet parents can take many steps to ensure their furry friend is comfortable during their golden years.
Dec 6, 2010:
Although the giant panda is an endangered species, it looks as though much progress has been made with introducing more of these adorable creatures into the world.
Dec 3, 2010:
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is used every day to help those in extreme distress, but believe it or not, the procedure can save the lives of animals as well.
Dec 2, 2010:
Sometimes it takes a tragedy to realize what matters most to you. Matthew and Reasey Lee from Buford, Georgia can certainly attest to this notion.
Dec 1, 2010:
A Boston cat got itself stuck in quite the unfortunate predicament recently, Boston.com reports. Luckily, the feline was saved by a bunch of kindhearted passers-by.
Nov 29, 2010:
A courageous dog is getting a chance to live life to the fullest after a tragic incident, FoxToledo.com reports.
Nov 29, 2010:
A group of researchers may have just made a gigantic discovery. According to MSNBC.com, a recent study has shown that some of the largest mammals in history came into existence soon after the mass disappearance of dinosaurs.
Nov 29, 2010:
A horse born with one eye is getting a second chance at life, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Nov 29, 2010:
Sometimes an animal's recovery is so incredible, it often elicits awe in those who hear about their story. Such is the case for Jo Jo, a pit bull terrier who went from the brink of death to recovering and helping others
Nov 23, 2010:
The St. Charles Veterinary Clinic recently held their annual Pet Photos with Santa event to help raise money for Homes for Endangered and Lost Pets (HELP), a local rescue organization in St. Charles, Illinois.
Nov 23, 2010:
It looks like there's a happy ending for a pug with special needs. According to NECN News, Munchkin, a pup who lost the ability to move her hind legs, has now found a happy home.
Nov 22, 2010:
Animal rescue shelters have seen an influx of pets coming in over the past few months, and although there are people adopting them, older dogs often suffer.
Nov 22, 2010:
People often do what they can to help animals, but sometimes it's our four-legged friends who are the true heroes. Take, for example, Pearl, a black Lab who was dropped off at a Northern California shelter by her owners three years ago.
Nov 17, 2010:
Mila, an adorable beagle, will be flown to Utah to undergo a life-saving operation for her congenital heart condition.
Nov 17, 2010:
November winners for the Shelter Fan Photo Contest, part of The Animal Rescue Site $100,000 Holiday Shelter+ Challenge - together with Petfinder.com, were announced today. Submissions for the December Shelter Fan Photo Contest begin Thursday, November 18!
Nov 16, 2010:
There is some great news to report for those who help animals in their free time. According to a recent study, fewer animals are being surrendered by their owners in shelters across the country.
Nov 16, 2010:
Horses are beautiful creatures that tend to suffer greatly when there is an economic downturn and owners are unable to care for them. However, one little girl has stepped in to raise funds for a rescue horse and his stablemates.
Nov 11, 2010:
A dog who recently showed up to a Louisiana shelter was caught in quite the furry situation, PeoplePets.com reports.
Nov 9, 2010:
The North Alabama Spay/Neuter Clinic has only been open since August, but they recently celebrated their 1,000 procedure in helping curb pet overpopulation.
Nov 8, 2010:
It looks as though the world is one step closer to taking an incredible creature off of the endangered species list. According to CNN.com, a giant panda cub was born in the United States this week.
Nov 8, 2010:
Anyone who owns a cat knows that these animals can provide companionship and love for a family. However, new research has shown that felines can provide physical heath benefits as well
Nov 3, 2010:
Most people know that pet parents often treat their dogs and cats as though they're members of the family, but now there may be some research to back up those claims.
Nov 3, 2010:
Therapy dogs have been assisting the handicapped and disabled for decades, but recently there has been a rise in the canines providing comfort to children diagnosed with autism.
Nov 2, 2010:
Patients of Drs John and Tracy Taddey are exposed to something special when they go in for their annual dental checkup.
Oct 31, 2010:
While the economy seems to be turning around at the moment, there are still millions of people across the country who are suffering. And, for pet parents, the financial responsibilities that come with taking care of an animal can sometimes be overwhelming.
Oct 31, 2010:
A baby seal that was rescued in the Channel Islands is doing well at the moment, BBC News reports.
Oct 31, 2010:
A huge whale rescue effort is currently underway in Scotland, with authorities hoping to save more than two dozen of the beautiful marine creatures, Animal Friends UK reports.
Oct 27, 2010:
A deer was rescued by officials after winding up in a swimming pool in Georgia, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Oct 27, 2010:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) has saved countless human lives, but the procedure was able to rescue one lucky little canine as well.
Oct 27, 2010:
It's safe to say that one of the most exciting holidays for pet parents may be Halloween. The occasion gives people a chance to dress up their pooches and parade them around town.
Oct 25, 2010:
A kitten was recently saved by an inmate at the Gowanda Correctional Facility in upstate New York, according to PeoplePets.com.
Oct 25, 2010:
Only between 10 and 20 percent of pets are adopted from shelters or rescues, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). The Muttville Senior Dog Rescue group is just one of many organizations dedicated to increasing this percentage.
Oct 20, 2010:
October winners for the Shelter Fan Photo Contest, part of The Animal Rescue Site $100,000 Holiday Shelter+ Challenge - together with Petfinder.com, were announced today. Submissions for the November Shelter Fan Photo Contest begin Thursday, October 21!
Oct 19, 2010:
Halloween is fast-approaching and this time of year is especially exciting for kids and adults alike, but even your pets may want to get in on the action.
Oct 19, 2010:
It looks as though animal rescue efforts are cooking up in Tucson, Arizona. According to the Arizona Daily Star, restaurant owners in the area are doing their best to raise awareness and funds for our four-legged friends in need.
Oct 18, 2010:
A California dog who was saved at the eleventh hour is making a speedy recovery, the Orange County Register reports.
Oct 13, 2010:
When Keary Baumgardt first laid eyes on a Jack Russell terrier-Chihuahua mix at the Humane League of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, she knew it was love at first sight and decided to take the lovable pooch home with her.
Oct 12, 2010:
Taking on a pet is a very serious commitment and it shouldn't be taken lightly as thse animals become companions and need care just like children.
Oct 11, 2010:
Phoenix has experienced a lifetime of pain, but the 6-year-old German Shepherd has a new lease on life after being adopted by a loving couple.
Oct 8, 2010:
Actress Maggie Q, star of The CW's Nikita, has been an animal lover for as long as she can remember, and she especially loves dogs with a back story.
Oct 1, 2010:
While it's ideal for a dog to go directly from a shelter to a loving family, that doesn't always happen. Sometimes, in order to prevent the animal from being euthanized, they are put into a foster home.
Oct 1, 2010:
Steve-O may have made a name for himself for his outrageous shenanigans on the former MTV hit show Jackass, but it looks like the guy is leading a laid-back life at the moment.
Oct 1, 2010:
A British dog who left a shelter two years ago recently performed a rescue of his own, Pet Healthcare reports.
Oct 1, 2010:
Be prepared to fall in love with Kate Walsh all over again. While the stunning redhead has won audiences over for years on Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice, it turns out she's a friend to four-legged creatures as well.
Sep 29, 2010:
Logan's Law: What it prohibits, what it allows, what it requires, and more about devocalization surgery, how animals can be affected, and what you can do about it.
Sep 29, 2010:
Kellan Lutz may play a hardened creature on the silver screen - he is best known for taking on the role of Emmett Cullen in the Twilight films - but he certainly has a soft spot in his heart for our four-legged friends.
Sep 29, 2010:
While people who hope to adopt a new pet can head to their local rescue center, animal rescue festivals tend to run the gamut during the summer and early fall. Luckily for pet enthusiasts in the Greenwich, Connecticut area, the Adopt-A-Dog's Puttin' on the Dog event was a tremendous success.
Sep 28, 2010:
Members of the Salisbury High School Pet Project received a special treat when Debbie Eaglebarger taught them how to make their very own nutritious homemade pet food.
Sep 28, 2010:
Logan Erickson was diagnosed with autism when he was two years old, and he had never spoken a single word. That all changed one day after the Iditarod race in Alaska.
Sep 24, 2010:
Actress Katherine Heigl's love of animals may be what prompted her latest act, pledging $1 million to help Los Angeles, California rescue shelters.
Sep 24, 2010:
Dog poop - it isn't pretty, but at the end of the day, someone has to deal with it.
Sep 24, 2010:
Several of the world's leading wildlife conservation organizations came together this year to create a report on wild cats and canids, "The Fading Call of the Wild." The report highlights fifteen species of wild cats and canids (which include wild dogs, wolves, foxes, and jackals) in dire need of protection.
Sep 20, 2010:
Actress Lisa Edelstein, star of House, recently revealed that she prefers dogs over puppies, and when the last of her rescue dogs passed away at the age of 18, she was ready to adopt again.
Sep 17, 2010:
Jordin Sparks wooed the world during the sixth season of American Idol, yet the adorable singer admits she still experiences stage fright. However, Sparks spoke with OK! Magazine and explained that an unlikely creature has helped her battle her butterflies - her 9-month-old puppy, Miles.
Sep 14, 2010:
With New York Fashion Week in full swing, some of the city's best dressed have been since prancing around town - on all paws that is.
Sep 14, 2010:
As Snohomish County Councilman Dave Somers headed home from work one day last year, a pickup truck pulled alongside him with a dog. Little did he know that the lovable pooch would become his.
Sep 13, 2010:
Judy Wolff is a personal trainer who spends her days helping people getting in shape. But when her beloved dog Tucker suffered from paralysis, helping him walk again became her priority. She recently wrote a book about her experience caring for her dog.
Sep 9, 2010:
As everyone prepares to return to their busy schedules as summer winds down, our pets may have some difficulty adjusting to spending days alone in the house or not having as much time with their families as they have for the past few months.
Sep 8, 2010:
Actress Nicollette Sheridan has teamed up with PETCO and Natural Balance Pet Foods to help raise money for National Guide Dog Awareness Month, PeoplePets.com reports.
Sep 8, 2010:
The Best Friends Animal Society certainly has something to celebrate - the organization just saw the 1000th animal to come through their doors find a loving home, according to NY1 News. The lucky canine was Miley, a 7-year-old schnauzer.
Sep 7, 2010:
One of the best aspects of the summer for school-age children is going to camp. The program offers youngsters a place to relax, mingle and enjoy some time away from home.
Sep 3, 2010:
Americans view their pets as being a part of the family and often bring them on vacations and trips so they can enjoy some rest and relaxation as well.
Sep 2, 2010:
Nicole Putney is a die-hard animal lover, so that would explain her decision to attend veterinary school. Putney also received a scholarship from an animal rescue organization for her work to abolish a practice that she saw as being inhumane, KNDO reports.
Aug 30, 2010:
The doggone days of summer are almost over, but the sun was shining bright and people were enjoying the weather at the second annual Dogfest, which took place in Hillsdale, New Jersey this past Sunday.
Aug 24, 2010:
In the United States, lifeguards are required to save swimmers who are in need of help, but in Italy, four-legged friends are putting their best paw forward as well.
Aug 23, 2010:
It's incredible when injured people accomplish physically-demanding tasks, but one special animal rescue dog showed how determined she was in the face of being disabled.
Aug 19, 2010:
Corky, an 18-year old Staffordshire Terrier, was rushed to an animal hospital because she was hemorrhaging, and was in desperate need of surgery. Doctors needed to do a blood transfusion before performing any kind of procedure. That is where Blondie, a 3-year-old yellow Labrador, came in to save the day, NJ.com reports.
Aug 19, 2010:
It looks like two new animals are leaving quite the paw print on officials at a private zoo in Taiwan. According to the Montreal Gazette, two baby ligers, which are hybrids between lions and tigresses, are resting comfortably after making their entrance into the world this week.
Aug 18, 2010:
While all people who adore cats and dogs want to help animals, Americans may be involuntarily doing more harm than good for their pets.
Aug 18, 2010:
A rehabilitation program in Oregon has benefited individuals who are finishing their time with the Oregon Youth Authority and a local animal rescue organization, OregonLive.com reports.
Aug 18, 2010:
One Florida bear is quite the lucky creature at the moment. According to CNN.com, a black cub that had a jar stuck on his head for at least 10 days is now free to eat, drink and be merry.
Aug 13, 2010:
It goes without saying that Facebook and Twitter are handy for keeping in touch with friends and relatives around the world, but it looks like the social networking sites are doing a great thing for animal rescue efforts.
Aug 11, 2010:
A new restaurant recently opened in Sydney, Australia, and has honed in on one specific type of clientele - pets, The Mosman Daily reports.
Aug 10, 2010:
It looks like one animal shelter will be able to provide its residents with a little extra care.
Aug 5, 2010:
Woofstock is a pet adoption and music festival in Tacoma, Washington, that celebrates animals and their human companions, Tacoma Weekly reports.
Aug 5, 2010:
Robert Pattinson may be adored by crazed teenage girls around the globe, but the film hunk currently has eyes for one creature only - a new dog.
Aug 5, 2010:
Multiple varieties of Iams Veterinary Dry Formulas, as well as specialized Eukanuba dry food, are being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Jul 31, 2010:
A groundbreaking humane law just took effect, making Massachusetts the first state to ban devocalization surgery to suppress or remove the voice of a dog or cat.
Jul 29, 2010:
If looking to add a pet to the family, there are many things that should be mulled over before choosing one.
Jul 28, 2010:
While obesity is a prime concern for many Americans, weight gain is hitting alarming levels in the United Kingdom - for dogs.
Jul 26, 2010:
Scott Morgan noticed a need from animal rescue organizations and pet owners for more food during these tough economic times, and has started a nonprofit food bank to assist them, the Winston-Salem Journal reports.
Jul 26, 2010:
On July 25th, Iams recalled two batches of dry Prescription Renal Diet Cat Food due to possible Salmonella contamination. Five-and-a-half pound bags of prescription dry food for cats from two specific lots were recalled.
Jul 23, 2010:
During the hot days of summer, little pooches can get dehydrated quickly. Now, people who want to help animals can offer their four-legged friends more than a bland drink of water.
Jul 21, 2010:
A bunch of celebrities put their best foot forward to help animals and raise money for needy dogs, according to The Associated Press.
Jul 20, 2010:
Kellie Pickler, who just got engaged to songwriter Kyle Jacobs, is certainly in love with her hubby-to-be. Still, is looks like she has another special someone in her life - a 10-month-old pup named Tucker.
Jul 15, 2010:
While any breakup is tough, couples who have been co-parenting an animal often have trickier issues at hand
Jul 15, 2010:
Some dogs surprise their owners with neat tricks, but a pooch's undiscovered talent wound up saving his life.
Jul 14, 2010:
Kids and animals seem to have an unbreakable bond. Because of this, the best way to encourage future pet owners may be through education about how dogs and cats behave and how to care for them.
Jul 13, 2010:
Several thousand people showed up for the 12th annual Broadway Barks event, a high-profile animal adopt-a-thon founded by Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters, according to ZooToo.com
Jul 9, 2010:
People are often advised to head to an animal rescue shelter when looking for a furry addition to their family, but now San Francisco may make the trip to a pet store a crime.
Jul 8, 2010:
Amy Hughes is animal lover at heart, and when she rescued two adorable kittens from a local rescue shelter, she wanted to give back to the charitable organization, The Saffron Walden Reporter reports.
Jul 1, 2010:
Three years ago the Blake family's county was struck by torrential downpours that led to flooding. One evening they had let their cat, Fudge, outside, but when the floods struck they thought he was lost for good.
Jun 30, 2010:
A precious pooch named Shirley is leaving quite the paw print on a young girl's life. According to the Daily Mail, the canine came to six-year-old Rebecca Farrar's rescue when she went into diabetic shock.
Jun 26, 2010:
A British cat named Oscar currently has quite the interesting paw print. According to the Huffington Post, the 2 1/2-year-old feline, whose hind legs were mangled in an accident last year, is now sporting a set of prosthetic paws.
Jun 21, 2010:
Tracy Davis and Michael Zambori met in 1989 and bonded over their love for helping animals. Together they maintain a 15-acre property that has become the home to many rescued animals over the last 10 years, DigitalBurg.com reports.
Jun 21, 2010:
Select Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food has been recalled due to the possibility of Salmonella contamination. The recalled batch is determined by the "Best By" date of June 17, 2011. The dog kibble came in 5lb and 28lb bags.
Jun 18, 2010:
Two pit bulls, a male named Brawn and a female named Brains, are recovering nicely at an animal shelter in Palm Beach County, Florida, after an unbelievable journey, WPBF 25 reports.
Jun 17, 2010:
Animal rights activists who want to save animals may get a kick out of this latest tale.
Jun 15, 2010:
Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank adopted both of her lovable pooches from an animal rescue shelter while on the set of a movie in South Africa, and she couldn't be happier to have them in her life, PeoplePets.com reports.
Jun 15, 2010:
While a dog's impact on humans is often emotional, people often forget that a canine's paw print can save our lives.
Jun 14, 2010:
On June 9, Iams (a Proctor & Gamble company) recalled Iams ProActive Health canned Cat and Kitten Food, all varieties of 3 ounce and 5.5 ounce cans, with "09/2011" and "06/2012" date stamps on the bottom of the can.
Jun 9, 2010:
There's no doubt that pets leave a huge imprint (or paw print!) on our lives. Of course, when students leave for college, saying goodbye to dogs and cats can be difficult.
Jun 8, 2010:
It's what every pet owner fears, - watching your animal struggle for air and feeling helpless. However, when Chris Mallett's seven-year-old bulldog Stella started choking, he sprung into action, reports PeoplePets.com.
Jun 7, 2010:
It looks like Lou Reed truly took a walk on the wild side. BBC News reports that the iconic crooner tried to help animals this weekend by organizing a concert geared towards a surprising audience - canines.
Jun 7, 2010:
Rabbit owners are being warned about a recent spike in a disease that is potentially fatal to the animals if they are not treated, reports ChesterFirst.
Jun 4, 2010:
West Hollywood has jumped on the animal rights bandwagon as they are now restricting the sale of dogs and cats in retail stores, reports MSNBC.
Jun 4, 2010:
Losing a pet can be a stressful time. Not knowing whether or not they're safe and if they'll ever return can be very difficult for a family. But when a pet is found and returned it can be a joyous occasion, Gwynne Wicks found out recently, reports Gothamist.com.
Jun 2, 2010:
Memorial Day marked the beginning of summer which means we should be in for high temperatures and a lot of sun. Our pets are not much different from us when it comes to wanting to remain cool during the dog days of summer. The Baltimore Sun has a few tips to keep them safe this season.
Jun 1, 2010:
Grayson is a five year old toy schnauzer with a heart of gold. He is one of only a handful of disaster stress relief dogs who aid victims of natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes, reports the Savannah Morning News.
May 29, 2010:
If there's one thing Beth Ostrosky Stern is known for, it's her shock-jock husband, Howard Stern. Still, the gorgeous model doesn't get enough credit for her animal rescue efforts.
May 28, 2010:
One animal rescue team had sky-high aspirations when they attempted to help a special canine.
May 28, 2010:
A lot of animal activists spend their time trying to help canines, but sometimes it's the dogs that help them.
May 27, 2010:
Say what you will about Kelly Bensimon, star of "The Real Housewives of New York City," but don't knock her animal rescue efforts.
May 26, 2010:
Baby showers often bring in gifts, but we have a feeling one Wisconsin mama wasn't able to register for hers.
May 24, 2010:
The chances of a mare giving birth to healthy twin foals are almost nil, but two sets of the baby horses in the United Kingdom may have miraculously beat the odds. To top it off, they were born days apart.
May 21, 2010:
Calamity Jane, a three-legged golden retriever, sensed something was wrong at the home next door and she took action, reports the Star-Telegram.
May 20, 2010:
Our pets may like road trips just as much as we do, but safety should be the number one priority when getting in the car with your furry friend, reports The New York Times.
May 20, 2010:
A dog named Pebbles was quite the sight for workers at a rock quarry in Florida when they realized she had eight newborn puppies with her, reports Peoplepets.com.
May 19, 2010:
Katie's Place, an animal shelter in Canada, has seen a slight uptick in the amount of cats coming in with vision problems, reports Maple Ridge News.
May 18, 2010:
The first annual Tail-Waggers Strut recently took place in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to help raise money for the Crossings Animal Sanctuary, reports BucksLocalNews.com.
May 17, 2010:
Pet owners all think their pooch is the smartest canine on the block, but one California man may be able to prove it. According to WLWT.com, Sydnee, an Australian Shepherd who lives in Santa Barbara, can count to ten.
May 17, 2010:
The True Blue Animal Shelter has cared for countless animals and has helped them regain their health and happiness, reports The Magnolia Potpourri.
May 14, 2010:
People who are planning on visiting their local animal rescue shelter to pick out a new addition to the family may be mulling over names at the moment. Is it best to go with something traditional, such as Rover, or a completely wacky moniker instead?
May 13, 2010:
Whales are beautiful and mysterious creatures, but us humans prefer for them to stay out to sea. When the mammoth animals wander to the shoreline, they may die without animal rescue efforts.
May 12, 2010:
Jane Lynch is best known from her performance as the hilarious gym teacher Sue Sylvester on Glee, but it looks like the funnylady gets serious when it comes to animals.
May 12, 2010:
Frankie, a Boston bull terrier from Michigan, was reunited with his owners after a four month journey that took him to the suburbs outside of Chicago, reports the Chicago Tribune.
May 12, 2010:
A recent poll conducted by the Associated Press has found that more Americans would choose a pet from a shelter rather than a pet store, reports the source.
May 12, 2010:
Under the recommendations of the Chicago City Council Health Committee, the city of Chicago may soon be offering low-cost distemper shots for the dogs and cats of the Windy City, according to the Chicago Tribune.
May 7, 2010:
When floods hit Dyersburg, Tennessee, the ASPCA swooped into action and helped save many pets, to help rescue countless animals from the around the community and a shelter as well, reports the Dyersburg State Gazette.
May 7, 2010:
Pearl is a three year old Labrador retriever who found her calling after the recent earthquake in Haiti left people scrambling to find their loved ones, reports the Contra Costa Times.
May 7, 2010:
Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart have adopted a dog and her puppies after the pooch had been neglected, reports Boise Weekly.
May 6, 2010:
A young pit bull had quite the adventure on a freeway as he played in traffic over the course of two days, reports the Chicago Sun-Times.
May 5, 2010:
We all think our pets are the best, but it looks like one pint-sized pony has the credentials to back up this claim.
May 5, 2010:
May is National Bike Month, which means scores of cyclists will be hitting the open road. Still, people with pooches may long to take their furry friends along for the ride.
May 4, 2010:
Ocelot Atlanta LLC recently announced that a portion of the sales from their book, A Golfer's Tail, will be donated to a no-kill animal shelter.
May 3, 2010:
As the summer approaches, many parents are searching for ways to keep their kids entertained and occupied while school is out. An animal camp is the perfect solution for students who love their furry friends, reports the Calgary Herald.
May 3, 2010:
In the town of Collinsville, Oklahoma, even pets have been hit by the economic downturn, according to Tulsa World.
May 1, 2010:
The staff at the National Zoo was thrilled when they thought that Mei Xiang, their female giant panda, was expecting a cub. However, after examining her and analyzing her behavior, it appears that Mei Xiang will not be giving birth anytime soon.
May 1, 2010:
There has been much controversy in recent months over the problems with pet stores. One of the main reasons that animal rights activists oppose the shops is that peddled pets are sometimes thought of as more desirable than their counterparts in animal rescue shelters.
May 1, 2010:
The Humane Society of St Lucie County, Florida, is holding a weekend-long adopt-a-thon to encourage residents of the area to adopt a pet. The animal rescue shelter is overrun with furry friends in need of a home, and is hoping to find families for their animals as soon as possible, according to the TCPalm.com.
May 1, 2010:
When a hunter in Florida found three infant bobcats alone in the woods, he brought them to a nearby veterinarian, who eventually found a home for the furry felines at Big Cat Rescue, an animal rescue agency in Tampa, according to the LA Times.
Apr 30, 2010:
Morning commuters in New York got a surprise Wednesday and Thursday mornings, as a plucky pit bull ran through rush hour traffic for eight hours.
Apr 30, 2010:
People often need motivation to get their butt to the gym, but one survey may prove that dog owners can stay active without it being a chore
Apr 27, 2010:
Animal rescue proponents and those who adore animals of every size are likely to go crazy for a horse that was born in New Hampshire last week.
Apr 26, 2010:
Most dog owners would do anything to save their beloved pooch from harm. What we often don't realize is that our canines would do the same for us, too.
Apr 23, 2010:
Though the old stereotype is that there is no greater treat for dogs than a giant bone to gnaw on, experts at the Food and Drug Administration suggest owners should toss the table scraps and stick to foods specially designed for canines, according to the Washington Post.
Apr 23, 2010:
Jennifer Lopez's new film, The Back-Up Plan, is the first movie the actress has appeared in since she had her twins. But, we're guessing that the three dogs who played the role of her special-needs pet may steal more than one scene from the gorgeous actress.
Apr 21, 2010:
Though the old stereotype is that there is no greater treat for dogs than a giant bone to gnaw on, experts at the Food and Drug Administration suggests owners should toss the table scraps and stick to foods specially designed for canines, according to the Washington Post.
Apr 20, 2010:
Cat owners are likely to have heard about tracking microchips that can be implanted in their furry friends and activated in case their feline becomes lost. Though the chips are a nice safety feature, many people are hesitant to put a high-tech device in their cat when cranking a can opener will usually produce the desired result!
Apr 16, 2010:
One couple in New Zealand, Kate Gatonyi and her partner Bevan Garland, were annoyed when their cat Maceo awoke them by walking on their faces with wet paws. But, it seems that their furry friend knew exactly what he was doing!
Apr 16, 2010:
You know that your cat would recognize your mug anywhere, but until science proved that kitties were as attached to their owners as any canine creature, we're sure that there would have been some naysayers in the crowd.
Apr 15, 2010:
When a new baby enters the world, its bright, curious eyes and tentative movements are enough to move any onlooker into awe and wonder - even if the little bundle of joy weights more than 250 pounds and has a long trunk!
Apr 14, 2010:
The only member of the one Montana family who has nine lives helped the whole clan cheat death after detecting a dangerous gas leak as the household slept.
Apr 14, 2010:
Some dogs love riding in cars. As soon as they hear their owners' car keys jingle or jangle, their ears will prick up, their tails will begin to wag, and they're likely to make a beeline for the family vehicle.
Apr 13, 2010:
New York City officials are making a concerted effort to get more people to adopt animals by teaming up with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
Apr 12, 2010:
Nearly every neighborhood has at least one surly canine that mailmen dread approaching and children avoid. But in Farsley, England, the furry creature terrorizing the local postman is none other than a house cat!
Apr 8, 2010:
To play donkey basketball, or not to play donkey basketball? That is the question being debated by school officials, a local business owner and an animal rights activists in Snohomish, Washington.
Apr 8, 2010:
Dogs seem to love the summertime – and for good reason. Owners are more inclined to take, long, leisurely walks with their pets in the evening, or let their dogs accompany them on a fun hike or a road trip. And what pooch wouldn't appreciate lazy summer afternoons spent lounging in the yard?
Apr 6, 2010:
In the springtime, dogs who spent all winter cooped up inside are likely to revel in the great outdoors. Whether they prefer rolling on a freshly-cut lawn, running through a field or splashing through a pond, they're sure to appreciate all of the smells, sights and sounds of the new season.
Apr 6, 2010:
Kay Harrison of Tonopah, Arizona, was walking her dog Sammy, when the pooch seemed to notice something in the foliage nearby. The canine paused, and wouldn't let Harrison take another step, according to AZcentral.com.
Apr 6, 2010:
When relating with other humans, it can be easy to pick out who is a loner, a drama queen, a workaholic or a braggart. But, are these traits as easily identifiable in animals?
Apr 1, 2010:
There's no denying a mother's instinct - even if it's demonstrated through the actions of the toy poodle who recently took responsibility for four injured baby squirrels and nursed them back to health.
Mar 31, 2010:
If cats do indeed have nine lives, one generous feline had no problem donating one to give her owner a second life of his own.
Mar 26, 2010:
When Lia Markwick and Stephen Winslade took Poppy, a 3-year-old Springer spaniel, for a walk on England's south coast, they didn't expect their afternoon to become so dramatic.
Mar 25, 2010:
The Wisconsin Humane Society had been hoping to raise about $6 million to build a new animal shelter on the west side of Saukville. Earlier this week, the animal rights group took a huge leap toward achieving that goal when Saukville residents John and Elizabeth Feith donated $1 million to the project.
Mar 24, 2010:
Searching for the perfect pet can be a lot like looking for a new significant other. New owners are looking for a pet that they can have fun with, commit to, and watch TV with. And though stepping into your local animal rescue shelter is an excellent way to meet and greet the pool of available pets, a few short visits aren't always the best way to find the perfect pet for you.
Mar 23, 2010:
When Dick Wesler of Marysville, Michigan, heard barking outside of his home, he became worried that a dog had been hit by a car in the road outside of his home. He ran outside and followed the noise, and was surprised to see that the pooch in distress was not in the street, but was instead floating on a chunk of ice on the river behind his home, according to TheTimesHerald.com.
Mar 23, 2010:
Ellen DeGeneres almost never misses the chance for a well-placed punch line, but the witty comedienne wasn't cracking jokes when she promoted her new campaign to help find homes for shelter pets.
Mar 22, 2010:
We're all familiar with gym rats, but are beavers the rodents most truly dedicated to their fitness regimens? One beaver in Spokane, Washington, has been living at his gym for a year, undiscovered – and he wasn't even paying dues.
Mar 22, 2010:
You'd think that sprinting into blazing houses and saving people from collapsing buildings would be enough the fill the day for the firefighters in Somerset, England. But the heroes of the Somerset Fire Rescue Service have also recently averaged about 10 animal rescues each month!
Mar 19, 2010:
Though feral cats are not always depicted in the most flattering ways, some animal rights advocates are at work lauding the efforts of the millions of Americans who treat strays like their own prized pets.
Mar 18, 2010:
When Army veteran Dave Sharpe returned from serving in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, he had difficulty acclimating to civilian life, and became depressed as a result of post-traumatic stress disorder, according to FoxNews.com.
Mar 17, 2010:
Old wisdom suggests that dogs are man's best friend, but anyone who has ever spent time with a horse knows that they make for loyal, interactive and steadfast companions.
Mar 16, 2010:
As most animal lovers know, some pets will eat anything they can get their paws on - animal, vegetable or mineral. Unfortunately, not everything is good for our furry friends.
Mar 16, 2010:
Followers of Mike Tyson know that the boxer can be a beast in the ring, and viewers of the comedy hit The Hangover know if his fondness for tigers.
Mar 16, 2010:
Though many pet owners seem to be born with the desire to love and care for a friendly cat or dog, others need to warm up to an animal and form a personal relationship before they can allow themselves to get attached.
Mar 15, 2010:
Many shop owners enjoy having their pets keep them company after hours, but we're betting that Robert Rosin and George Kaufmann regretted their decision to let Sollie, Kaufmann's golden retriever, hang out in their jewlry store.
Mar 12, 2010:
Taking home a new kitten or puppy is likely to inspire the shutterbug in anyone. New pet owners, like new parents, often feel compelled to document all of the doings of the latest addition to their family.
Mar 12, 2010:
Do you need a little motivation to get out there and volunteer at one of your local animal rescue shelters?
Mar 12, 2010:
Chalk it up to an identity crisis or a gross misunderstanding of the principles of biology, but one thing's for sure - someone has to tell the one-year-old hen Mable that she didn't give birth to a litter of puppies!
Mar 12, 2010:
Many animal lovers would do almost anything to prevent their pet from being kidnapped or lost - from spending hours taping up posters of their lost pooch to visiting every animal rescue shelter in their area.
Mar 10, 2010:
Most animal rescue shelters are thrilled when they're able to place one of their homeless pets with a loving family. However, until recently, many shelters had a strict set of requirements for new pet owners that sometimes would prohibit an otherwise-suitable family from taking home a new cat or dog.
Mar 10, 2010:
Anyone who gets his or her information about the animal kingdom from Cartoon Network may think that the relationship between dogs and cats is irreparably damaged by the frequent and creative use of anvils, mallets and dynamite.
Mar 9, 2010:
Sure, they may claw at your furniture, hide from the vacuum cleaner and be duped by a piece of string - but sometimes you've got to admit - cats know breast.
Mar 5, 2010:
Many animal lovers like to cruise the web for stories about animal rescues, brave dogs and tiny kittens. But would you read a blog kept by an abandoned dog?
Mar 5, 2010:
Dog owners sometimes spend months looking for their lost pet, hanging up fliers and driving through the neighborhood with squeak toys and milk bones. But we're left to wonder, how long does a dog spend on the hunt for his owners?
Mar 4, 2010:
For certain crimes, offenders are added to a list, which is open to the public, that catalogues the names and whereabouts of the criminals.
Mar 4, 2010:
In a real-life tale that mirrors the story of Little Orphan Annie, a five-year-old, abandoned on the streets, was able to make a name for himself on the Broadway stage. But there's one key difference - this little orphan was a terrier named Fred.
Mar 3, 2010:
When a crisis made it necessary for a family to drop off their beloved dog, a five-year-old shepherd mix named Hayley, at the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County in Washington State, they never thought that they'd see their friendly pet again.
Mar 2, 2010:
Oscar season is approaching, which has many movie buffs focusing on their favorite films.
Mar 2, 2010:
Most people learn CPR so that they can save the life of a friend or loved one if the need arises. However, the skill could also enable you to help animals!
Mar 1, 2010:
With their constant attention, unconditional affection and limitless energy, animals can brighten our days in a number of ways. But can they actually brighten our homes with an efficient, if foul-smelling, source of power?
Feb 27, 2010:
Small dog owners know that good things come in small packages. But have you ever wondered where the teeny tiny canines originated?
Feb 27, 2010:
The next time your cat clambers up a tree and refuses to come down, remember that they could be acting on self-preserving instincts, and that your feline friend's ability to scamper up to the highest branch may correlate to a longer life.
Feb 26, 2010:
Many environmentally friendly pet owners fulfill their responsibility to Mother Earth with a little help from a plastic bag and a pooper-scooper. But one Toronto animal lover is kicking things up a notch by opening a pet store that examines the ethics of caring for a four-legged friend.
Feb 25, 2010:
Though the cats versus dogs debate has been waged for centuries, scientists in the UK suggest that your choice in pet may indicate a lot about who you are as a person.
Feb 25, 2010:
When a dog sniffs out your slippers on Sunday morning, he might get a tender pat on the head, but when he uses his snout to track down explosives - maybe he should get an extra treat.
Feb 24, 2010:
Devoted pet owners are always looking for the best way to keep their beloved animals healthy though preventative vaccinations. But many veterinarians are now telling owners that pet health may rely more on individual decisions than a standard of care.
Feb 24, 2010:
The aptly named Giant George is a Great Dane who was recently appointed the title of world's largest dog by the Guinness Book of World records.
Feb 23, 2010:
Most people would not think of elephants as quiet animals – everything from their trumpeting trunks to their heavy tread announces their arrival - but new research from elephant experts at the San Diego Zoo suggests that the large, gentle creatures have a subtle language all their own, which is inaudible to the human ear.
Feb 22, 2010:
Pets live the good life. They get dinner scraps, comfy beds, unpaid room and board, and ask for little in return except a loving hand to stroke their heads and a warm spot to sit in. And when a dog or cat proves that they can do more than fetch the Sunday paper or keep squirrels away from the bird feeder, they get recognized as a Pet Hero by the USA Today.
Feb 19, 2010:
It seems like a noble idea to change laws so that animal rescue groups could provide care for a population of wild cats, but some decision makers in Athens, Georgia, say the move could cause more harm than good.
Feb 19, 2010:
When Myra Amado of Wareham, Mass, heard strange noises that sounded like crying coming from her back yard, she searched for the source for two days to no avail. Finally, she looked in an out-of-the-way spot near a shed and found a tiny kitten with its head poking out of a t-shaped pipe, according to MSNBC.com.
Feb 18, 2010:
Anyone who thinks that black cats are unlucky has not heard about the fortunate feline in Scotland who was able to locate an animal rescue center with its head stuck in a can of food.
Feb 18, 2010:
A group of over 2,500 dogs comprised of 173 different breeds (and their owners) strutted their stuff at the 134th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show earlier this week, but the title of best in show officially went to Sadie, a four-year old Scottish terrier.
Feb 17, 2010:
It wasn't raining cats and dogs in Maryland, on Tuesday, but animal rescue workers from Prince George's County showed up to save a frightened pooch who had found his way into a 25-foot deep storm drain.
Feb 17, 2010:
Dog lovers will put up with a lot for their beloved animals, but long cold walks in the winter, chewed up shoes and dog hair on your car seats seem like small sacrifices compared to the joy that a loyal canine can bring into your life.
Feb 16, 2010:
Today a resident of West Hollywood could have dropped into a local pet store to buy themselves a kitten or puppy; next month, they may not have that option.
Feb 16, 2010:
Is your cat trying to tell you something? Stereotypes suggest that dogs are more expressive than their feline counterparts, but a new study reveals that cats are just as communicative as man's best friend.
Feb 16, 2010:
This year marks the 134th Westminster Kennel Club's Dog Show, in which over 2,500 dogs compete for the title of Best in Show.
Feb 15, 2010:
A new product by Mattel is likely to garner praise from the puppy with a lot on his mind and collect cat calls from jealous felines.
Feb 12, 2010:
America has spoken. When it comes to life during a recession, magazine subscriptions and bottles of wine can be cut out of the budget, but we just can't say no anti-depressants and spa treatments for our four-legged friends.
Feb 11, 2010:
It doesn't take a cape and super powers to be a hero. In fact, it doesn't take opposable thumbs or language capabilities either. On Saturday, February 13, a police dog named Boomer will be inducted into the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association Hero Animal Hall of Fame.
Feb 9, 2010:
When a group of fifth-grade students at the Notre Dame Regional School in, Landisville, New Jersey, organized a drive for animal food, they got even more out of the experience than just the personal satisfaction that comes from helping animals.
Feb 8, 2010:
Many companies offer a variety of perks to lure prospective employees – free gym memberships, daycare facilities or extra vacation time could all tempt professionals to make a career move, and now it seems that pet health insurance might also serves as way for businesses to attract the cream of the crop.
Feb 8, 2010:
In Colorado, shopping till you drop is for the dogs.
Feb 8, 2010:
The New Orleans Saints may have captured the Vince Lombardi trophy for their win in Super Bowl XLIV, but the MVP (Most Valuable Puppy) award went on Sunday night to the Chihuahua-pug mix named Jake.
Feb 5, 2010:
Some dog owners are constantly mystified at how much entertainment or glee their pet may seem to take in chasing its own tail. But according to a new study of Doberman pinschers, the strange hobby may have more to do with obsessive compulsive disorder than mere diversion - and the implications could have a bearing on the relationship between pets and owners.
Feb 4, 2010:
A slew of pet owners in California are telling Chihuahuas, "No quiero."
