Ziggy, who had lived more than a year at a Belleville shelter, greeted his original family and was renamed Toby after a four-year separation. Read On…
Shelter dog Ziggy reunited with original Dearborn Heights family after four years
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Lexington rescue reports post-Christmas surge in pet surrenders, cites strain on shelters
Paws 4 the Cause in Lexington, Kentucky, said calls to surrender pets surged after Christmas — quadrupling from the previous year — and warned that rural shelters are seeing more than 1,000 animals weekly. Read On…
NICU Nurse Adopts ‘Sarah,’ a Blue Nose Pit Bull Saved from Euthanasia
After four hours volunteering at an animal shelter, NICU nurse Christie Williams adopted Sarah, a blue nose pit bull who had been placed on the euthanasia list; Williams says the dog immediately showed relief and trust. Read On…
Rescued poodle Gatsby finds a home after near-fatal neglect in Rowan County
Gatsby, a 5-year-old standard poodle rescued from severe neglect in Rowan County in August, has been adopted by Robyne Arrington following months of care by Faith, Hope, and Love Animal Rescue. Read On…
Firefighters pull small gray-and-white dog from abandoned septic tank on Christmas Eve
Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District firefighters rescued one small gray and white dog from an abandoned septic tank on Krages Avenue in southern Jefferson County on Christmas Eve. Crews erected a pulley system and lowered a firefighter into the deep hole to free the animal, which was not injured. Read On…
Ohio Rescue Focuses on Saving and Rehoming Large-Breed Dogs on 15-Acre Property
Red Barn Goofy Newfy Rescue, founded last year in Champion, Ohio, works on a 15-acre, cage-free property to rehabilitate and rehome large-breed dogs—often underweight or emaciated—relying on donations and binding return contracts to keep animals from being passed around. Read On…
Why dogs nibble on blankets: instinct, teething and comfort explain a common behavior
Dogs nibble on blankets for several benign reasons — inherited chewing instincts, teething in puppies, self-soothing for anxiety or simple play — and the feel and scent of fabric can make a blanket especially attractive. Read On…
Experts say dogs’ playful mixed signals can confuse owners, not manipulate them
Behavior specialists in Portland and shelter educators nationwide say what looks like deliberate mischief is often play or an attempt to communicate a different need, not spite. Read On…
Why dogs form special bonds with human grandparents, experts say
Behavioral scientists and trainers describe how dogs develop distinct attachments to human grandparents, respond differently based on temperament, and benefit from regular, positive interactions. Read On…
Experts: Signs that a dog may not belong at the dog park
Certified canine professionals say not every dog benefits from dog-park play. Behaviors such as hiding, seeking an owner’s lap or edging to the sidelines can indicate a dog is uncomfortable and should skip the park. Read On…