Relocating to a new home is a significant life change, and if you’re a pet owner, the challenge becomes even more complex. Moving with pets requires careful planning to ensure their safety, comfort, and emotional well-being. In this article, we will explore the best practices, safety measures, and behavioral tips for a smooth transition when […]
It was a drizzly November day in St. Louis, Missouri, when an unsuspecting mail carrier happened upon a heartbreaking scene. As they drove along Pine St. toward Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL), the postal worker noticed a nearby car slow down, shove a brown animal onto the sidewalk, then drive away. “Our mail carrier just
Suzette Hall, founder of Logan’s Legacy 29 dog rescue, is used to fielding calls about stray dogs in Southern California. Good Samaritans in Orange County often reach out to her whenever they find a pup in need. But, recently, she answered a call that was more concerning than most. The Good Samaritan reported finding not one, but
When a woman heard barking right outside her house, she knew immediately it wasn’t her dogs. She checked the security footage and saw someone run under her car, but they never came back out. She went outside to investigate and peered under her car — and came face-to-face with a foot and a tail dangling
This is Frederico Alfredo — a sweet dog who works as a volunteer therapy animal at hospitals near his home in Brazil. Along with his mom, Jamili Saade, the pup loves nothing more than dropping by to visit patients who could use a little of the joy he has to offer. But recently, Frederico got paid a
The other day, volunteer dog rescuer Mary Nakiso was driving through California’s Orange County when she passed someone cowering on the side of the street. The creature was large, hairy and alone. With a sinking feeling in her stomach, Nakiso slammed on her brakes to investigate. As she approached the animal, Nakiso realized just how
Nayana Gadde, a pet photographer in Philadelphia, was planning to stay inside on a particularly cold winter day when she came across a Facebook post that changed everything. A dog mom had just found out she had to put her beloved pup down — and decided to throw her a last-minute goodbye party. “This is
For Roman Smith, his cat Gandalf was his world. And for Gandalf, his world was Smith. Smith was 9 when Gandalf — or “Gannie” for short — joined his family in 2003. It didn’t take long for the two of them to figure out that they loved each other more than anything. “Whatever I was
Melody Karle and her husband live in Montana, where temperatures regularly reach minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit. To escape the cold, they simply go inside and turn up the thermostat — but the stray cats in their neighborhood don’t have that luxury. When the couple moved into their Montana home a few years ago, they decided
A man was walking his dog around Gary, Indiana, when he stumbled upon something that made him stop in his tracks. On a pile of discarded mattresses, he saw something moving. When he got closer, he realized what he was looking at — a litter of six abandoned puppies left to fend for themselves with
When it comes to breakfast, the folks in Chapin, South Carolina, love stopping by their local bakery, Chickenbutt Donuts, first thing in the morning. Drawn in by the smell of freshly fried dough and decadently sweet glazes, Chickenbutt Donuts’ loyal customers tend to gather outside before dawn, counting down the minutes until its doors open. But
In the wonderful animal world, animals sometimes act in different ways. They can be really funny sometimes, but they can also be dangerous. And sometimes they do really funny things in front of the cameras. Have you ever seen a man who knows how to take perfect selfies with strange animals? Allan Dixon, also known
In Bridgend in South Wales, a small, frightened dog hid in some undergrowth. He’d been running through the streets since losing his family. Luckily, flashes of brown and white fur caught the eye of three cyclists, who took a detour to save the pup and bring him to Hope Rescue. Rescuers discovered that the dog was wearing
When rescuers at the Pennsylvania SPCA recently heard about a group of retired service dogs living in unsafe conditions at a mismanaged animal rescue group nearby, the worried animal advocates quickly hatched a plan to bring the pups to safety. Over the course of several months, rescuers got to work transporting the dogs out of the dirty
When employees at Arizona Humane Society (AHS) noticed someone tied up in the parking lot of their Sunnyslope campus, their stomachs dropped. Pets being abandoned outside shelters is sadly not an uncommon occurrence, but this time was different. The pup’s former family had left a note. When the employees read what the note had to say, their
