Hurricane Melissa is now a Category 5 storm which means sustained winds exceeding 157 mph. It is expected to make landfall on Tuesday and bring catastrophic flooding, damage, and landslides. Jamaica has only experienced three direct hits since record keeping began in 1951, with Hurricane Melissa being the largest one yet. People are boarding up…
At the Benton-Franklin Humane Society, a small black puppy named Mugsy waits quietly in his kennel, unsure of why his world has changed so drastically. Just weeks ago, he was surrounded by the warmth of his mother and siblings, playing and learning in the safety of their shared space. Now, the once-joyful pup is alone,…
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity during our 3rd Annual Paws in Peril Care-A-Thon. Together, we were able to help numerous sick and injured dogs and cats. Your donations are saving and improving lives. Animals in need of emergency medical care arrive at shelters nationwide daily. Shelters are overcrowded, underfunded,…
In a heartwarming moment that speaks volumes about the bond between mother and child—regardless of species—a stray cat in Turkey recently captured the attention of animal lovers around the world. She arrived unannounced at the Sungurlu Pet Veterinary Clinic, a small but dedicated animal care center, with her sick kitten gently clasped in her mouth….
On a bitterly cold winter day in rural Missouri, a heartbreaking discovery turned into a story of hope and second chances. Hidden in a pile of discarded trash, three tiny puppies huddled together for warmth, their small bodies barely visible amid the debris. The sight caught the attention of a concerned passerby who quickly shared…
When a stray cat named Lady in a Fur Coat arrived at the Dane County Humane Society in early December, her future was uncertain. Found wandering near Madison, Wisconsin, Lady was clearly in distress. Shelter staff quickly discovered that she was suffering from chronic ear infections and hematomas in both ears. The veterinary team determined…
The United Against Rabies Stakeholder Meeting took place in Bangkok, Thailand, this week which brought people from around the world together with one goal in mind – "to end human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030." United Against Rabies states, "1 person dies from rabies every 9 minutes and almost half of them are children."…
In a case that has stirred debate over ethics, legality, and animal welfare, a Michigan veterinarian has been convicted of misdemeanor theft after refusing to return a dog to its original owner, a homeless man. The story, which unfolded over the past year, highlights the complex intersection of compassion, professional duty, and the law. The…
Every other Sunday in Salt Lake City’s Pioneer Park, a quiet act of compassion unfolds. A large white van arrives, packed with thousands of pounds of pet food, and is met by a line of people and their pets—dogs of every size and breed, and often a few cats, too. For many of these individuals,…
For nearly eight decades, the story of Lieutenant John Fisher Jr. remained a haunting mystery buried beneath a quiet field in Suffolk, England. Now, thanks to a dedicated team of archaeologists, volunteers, and military personnel, fragments of the young pilot’s lost B-17 bomber have finally been unearthed, offering a poignant reminder of sacrifice and the…
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