After years confined to the sterile walls of a laboratory, two rabbits named Donna and Figaro finally experienced something most animals take for granted: the feeling of grass beneath their feet and sunlight on their faces. Their journey from lab testing subjects to beloved residents of Woodstock Farm Sanctuary is a powerful reminder of resilience,…
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved two new pesticides that contain PFAS, the highly persistent chemicals that linger in soil and water long after they are used. The approvals widen their use across crops, golf courses, lawns, and commercial sites. They also arrive as the agency signals its intent to authorize several more PFAS-based pesticides…
A sharp rise in parvovirus infections is putting pressure on animal hospitals as veterinarians report an unusual wave of cases hitting dogs and cats. The illness moves fast. It can be fatal without urgent care. And this season, clinics say they are seeing numbers that far exceed the norm. At CareVet of Middletown in Ohio,…
This GivingTuesday, with your support, we are hoping to provide Winter Relief Kits to homeless veterans and their pets, food and essential supplies for shelter animals, and life-saving formula to orphaned kittens and puppies. More than 30,000 veterans are facing homelessness. Many of them have pets and refuse to abandon their furry companions to stay…
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! This is a cat rescue tale. It involves Mister, a too-curious black cat, and the Board of Water & Light. The story will take you to…
When a 13-year-old dachshund mix named Reese was found abandoned on a lawn in Fayetteville, Georgia, she wasn’t alone. Alongside her was a handwritten note that read, “Please take care of my dog. I love her so much.” The message, left by her former owner, revealed a heartbreaking decision: with four children and no time…
In a powerful reminder of the resilience of animals and the compassion of people, a senior Chihuahua mix named Dorthea was recently rescued from a perilous situation in an Arizona canal. Stranded atop an old shopping cart in the middle of rushing water, the small dog clung to the metal frame, her life hanging in…
We need your support to help fly more dog and cats home for the holidays. Shelters are overflowing with homeless animals who are at risk of euthanasia due to lack of space and adopters. On December 2 (GivingTuesday), dozens of dogs and cats will get a one-way ticket to Wisconsin. Help fly them to freedom…
When April Morgan and her fiancé, J.C., toured a house two years ago, they expected to evaluate square footage and layout—not to discover a dog who had been left behind. As they stepped into the backyard, they noticed an old doghouse. Inside, to their surprise and heartbreak, was a dog. This unexpected encounter would change…
A recent walk through Ely Country Park turned into a touching moment for one local dog walker when she discovered a cardboard box nestled in the grass. Kayley Drewitt, who runs The Animal Ark Pet Services, spends much of her time outdoors with dogs, but this particular outing revealed something entirely unexpected—a box filled with…
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