It’s that time of year again when pets are at risk of being left in hot cars and suffering an horrific experience that can sometimes even prove fatal. As highlighted by vet Dr Ernie Ward, even with all windows cracked and a breeze, the temperature inside a car can quickly rise to an unbearable level. It’s important that us animal lovers, who would never do this to our … [Read more...] about Dog found crying while trapped in hot car – officer can’t believe owner’s response
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Puppy left in 122-degree car gets adopted by firefighters who saved him
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
This orphaned baby gorilla was raised by the zookeeper who saved his life — now he has a new mom
Gorillas are one of the closest animal relatives to humans, and raising a baby gorilla is a lot like raising a human baby. That’s what one heartwarming story from last year showed, when an Australian zookeeper stepped up to care for a baby gorilla rejected by its mother. Now, there’s been a sweet update to that story, as the baby gorilla has a new adopted mom. Kaius’ … [Read more...] about This orphaned baby gorilla was raised by the zookeeper who saved his life — now he has a new mom
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
Little girl emotionally sings ‘You Are My Sunshine’ to dying cat
As any pet owner will tell you, having a pet is a truly meaningful part of their life – and they eventually become part of the family. Despite not being humans, pets give unconditional love and joy to their owners – but they sadly do not live forever. As a result, there’s always a chance that everyone who owns a pet will have to suffer their loss at some point. This is … [Read more...] about Little girl emotionally sings ‘You Are My Sunshine’ to dying cat