All shelter animals deserve a loving home, even if they look a little different. Animals with differences and disabilities need families who will love them just the way they are. That was the case for Gumby, a shelter cat born with severely deformed back legs who was recently placed up for adoption — and now has a loving new home. The Massachusetts Society for the … [Read more...] about Cat named ‘Gumby’ born with severely deformed legs doesn’t let anything hold him back — now he has a new home
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Update: Peaches, severely neglected dog taken in by North Carolina shelter, has died — rest in peace
A heartbreaking update to a story we reported on last week: Peaches, the abused, neglected dog taken in by a North Carolina shelter, has passed away. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue shared the update earlier today. “Devastated doesn’t even begin to describe our grief,” they wrote on Facebook, saying that Peaches died in her sleep last night. “Her veterinary team did everything … [Read more...] about Update: Peaches, severely neglected dog taken in by North Carolina shelter, has died — rest in peace
Cat severely burned in fire makes “miracle” recovery, is finally going home
A cat who was severely burned in a recent fire has made a remarkable recovery — and will soon be going home, in a story being called a “miracle.” Jamie DeAndre and her daughter Jasmine, from Medical Lake, Washington, lost their home in the destructive “Gray Fire” that spread through the area on August 18. The fire reportedly destroyed 259 structures and caused one … [Read more...] about Cat severely burned in fire makes “miracle” recovery, is finally going home
Cat makes incredible recovery after being severely burned in fire — now she’s up for adoption
A cat who was severely burned in a fire has made a miraculous recovery — and is now looking for a new home. Back in April, a 7-month-old stray domestic shorthaired cat named Libby suffered severe burns in a fire in Downtown Phoenix, the Arizona Humane Society wrote in a press release. The poor cat sustained burns on her paw pads, ears and nose, and reportedly had … [Read more...] about Cat makes incredible recovery after being severely burned in fire — now she’s up for adoption
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