It’s truly heartbreaking how cruel some people can be to animals. We’ve seen too many stories of pets tossed away like garbage. That was the case for one poor kitten, who was put in a paper bag and left in a dumpster — but thankfully this cat is safe now thanks to some kind rescuers. According to a Facebook post from Angels of Assisi, an animal shelter in Roanoke, … [Read more...] about Cat stuffed in paper bag, left in dumpster now safe thanks to rescuers
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Couple stops to help ducklings trapped in storm drain — thank you
It’s always inspiring to see everyday people go out of their way to help animals in need. That was the case recently, when one couple stopped to rescue a group of baby ducks who had fallen into a storm drain gate. Crystal Guinnane and her husband Gary, from Manteca, California, were on their way to lunch when they saw a mama duck standing outside a storm drain in 85 degree … [Read more...] about Couple stops to help ducklings trapped in storm drain — thank you
20-year-old dog surrendered to shelter by owners — but now he’s getting a second chance
It’s always heartbreaking when people surrender their pets to shelters, but it’s especially sad when it’s a senior dog. These animals are suddenly upended from their familiar homes and often left to spend the rest of their lives in kennels. That was the case for one 20-year-old dog surrendered by his owner — but his heartbreaking story has a happy ending. Big Dog Ranch … [Read more...] about 20-year-old dog surrendered to shelter by owners — but now he’s getting a second chance
Blind, three-legged kitten finds her forever home on National Kitten Day
National Kitten Day was this week, a day to celebrate all the world’s precious little cats. And it turned out to be a day worth celebrating for one disabled kitten, who ended up finally finding her forever home against all odds. Noodle has been in the care of the Greenville Humane Society, in South Carolina, since May, when the rescue took her and her siblings in after … [Read more...] about Blind, three-legged kitten finds her forever home on National Kitten Day
Rescue Takes in Severely Matted Dog Who Looks Like a Wig — Today She’s Unrecognizable
It’s truly remarkable the difference a haircut can make, especially for a dog. Many stray and neglected dogs go ungroomed, causing them distress as their fur becomes tangled and matted. Recently, one stray dog was found with so much fur she “looked like a wig” — until a rescue gave her a life-changing makeover. Mac’s Mission, a special needs dog rescue nonprofit based in … [Read more...] about Rescue Takes in Severely Matted Dog Who Looks Like a Wig — Today She’s Unrecognizable