Pet neglect at ‘crisis’ record high, says shelter
A “perfect storm” of increased dog ownership during the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent cost of living crisis has left a dog rescue shelter in Wales overwhelmed. Hope Rescue, located…
Abandoned ‘festive pets’ reaches six-year high
The RSPCA has been caring for its “thinnest dog” as it dealt with a record number of abandoned animals over the festive period. On New Year’s Day, 43 abandonment incidents…
Drug-resistant hookworms put pets and people at risk
Canine hookworms are becoming increasingly resistant to drugs across Australia, according to new research. Scientists at The University of Queensland and The University of Sydney have identified widespread resistance to…
Lost Cat Reunited with Family After 7 Years in a Heartwarming Christmas Miracle
In 2014, Glenn Stupar fulfilled his 14-year-old daughter Keisha’s Christmas wish by adopting a beautiful calico cat from a local animal rescue in Edmonton, Canada. Renamed Sophie, the fluffy feline…
The Heartwarming and Heartbreaking Journey of Fostering Abandoned Pets
Animal charities like the RSPCA rely heavily on foster carers to provide temporary homes for pets in need. With shelters often at capacity and some animals struggling in those environments,…
Camera Captures Cat Befriending a Wild Visitor While the Family Is Away
Tuna wasn’t bothered in the least. Last month, Aaron Young and his wife left their cats, Tuna and Pearl, at home while they went away for a few days. Little…
Friendly Dog Found Waiting in a Parking Lot with a Heartbreaking Note
“We had no choice.” When employees at the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) discovered a dog tied up in the parking lot of their Sunnyslope campus, their hearts sank. Abandonments outside…
Introducing the Danish-Swedish Farmdog: The Newest Addition to the American Kennel Club
NEW YORK (AP) — The American Kennel Club (AKC) has officially welcomed the Danish-Swedish farmdog to its prestigious lineup of recognized breeds, making it eligible for competition in some of…
Once Unable to Lift His Head, Shelter Puppy Learns to Run with Love and Care
“e is playing with his foster siblings and learning what love is.” When Furby first arrived at Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) from a local shelter, his future seemed uncertain. The…
Rescued Beagle Relishes First Warm Christmas After Liberation from 4ft Chain
This Christmas, Copper, a beagle mix, basked in the warmth of his new home, surrounded by love and care, after years of neglect tied to the end of a chain.…