A hot car is the worst place to leave a dog: dogs are susceptible to heat stroke and many pets have died from being left in vehicles. That was nearly the fate for one sweet dog — but now he has a great new life with the people who saved him. Earlier this month, a concerned citizen in East Haven, Connecticut called authorities about a 6-month-old puppy locked in an … [Read more...] about Puppy left in 122-degree car gets adopted by firefighters who saved him
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Woman abandons sweet senior dog outside on hottest day of the year
It’s always heartbreaking when dogs are abandoned, but it was an especially shocking situation for a dog named Buddy: the old dog was left outside a shelter after hours on the hottest day of the year. According to a Facebook post from Fort Bend County Animal Services, a woman left a senior dog, estimated to be between 12 and 14 years old, outside the shelter during after … [Read more...] about Woman abandons sweet senior dog outside on hottest day of the year
Bob Barker celebrates 99th birthday: his life as an advocate for animals
Generations of TV viewers are familiar with Bob Barker, who served as the iconic host of The Price is Right from 1972 to 2007. Barker was definitely a memorable part of the long-running game show, and perhaps is most unique and best-known trademark was ending each show with this animal PSA: “This is Bob Barker reminding you to help control the pet … [Read more...] about Bob Barker celebrates 99th birthday: his life as an advocate for animals
Rescued owl makes miraculous recovery after being shot with BB gun, trapped in manure pit
After a poor owl was found in terrible condition, a wildlife center helped him make an incredible recovery. The Raven Ridge Animal Centre, in Pennsylvania, announced last month that it had taken in a Great Horned Owl who had been rescued from a manure pit. According to a Facebook post, the owl had been trapped in the pit for at least two days and was in rough shape. … [Read more...] about Rescued owl makes miraculous recovery after being shot with BB gun, trapped in manure pit
Murphy was shelter’s longest resident after 527 days in shelter — but now he finally has the perfect home
All shelter dogs dream of finding their forever home, but it takes some longer than others to get adopted. Some dogs wait months or even years to find a home. But that makes it even more exciting when long-waiting dogs finally do get adopted. That was the case recently, when one dog who was his shelter’s longest resident finally found a home after 527 days in the … [Read more...] about Murphy was shelter’s longest resident after 527 days in shelter — but now he finally has the perfect home