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Tiki Finds Home Through the Rescue Effect
When the ASPCA pulled several dogs from an apartment in New York City, Tiki was among them. Tiki was believed to be around five years old and arrived deeply fearful. He would lay in his crate without moving, avoided eye contact, and sometimes soiled himself out of fear.
Wendy Kaplar
Oct 16


More Pet Owners Recognize Obesity as a Health Problem
Happy National Pet Obesity Awareness Day! Keeping furry best friends happy and healthy is a lifelong responsibility. The right balance of nutrition, exercise, and love helps them live longer and more comfortably.
Wendy Kaplar
Oct 8


Senior Dog Meatball Pulled to Safety From Storm Drain in St Tammany Parish
A 17-year-old Shih Tzu mix named Meatball, who is both blind and deaf, was rescued after being trapped for nearly 30 hours in a storm drain in St. Tammany Parish. Because of Meatball's advanced age and physical limitations, there were, of course, very real fears about his ability to make his way back home.
Wendy Kaplar
Sep 23


Rescuers Free Koopa From Tire in Bladen County, NC
On the evening of June 17, 2025, in Bladen County, North Carolina, a curious dog named Koopa got his head stuck in a tire, prompting a coordinated rescue involving local firefighters, EMS personnel, and veterinary staff.
Wendy Kaplar
Jul 8


Georgia Says Goodbye to Parking Lot Pet Peddlers with Passage of HB 217
HB 217 makes selling puppies in public spaces illegal across Georgia. Photo by Steve Sewell on Unsplash Georgia has outlawed the roadside...
Wendy Kaplar
May 22


Denver Crews Rescue Daisy From Ledge
An overnight search in Denver concluded in early May 2025 when Daisy, a missing dog, was rescued from a 20-foot-high ledge beneath a...
Wendy Kaplar
May 19


Emma the Missing Chihuahua Walks Right Into Her Human’s Workplace
An unorthodox reunion took place in Boaz, Alabama, when a three-year-old Chihuahua mix named Emma reunited with her owner, Cheyenne Campbell
Wendy Kaplar
Mar 12


The History and Science Behind National Love Your Pet Day
Observed annually on February 20, National Love Your Pet Day celebrates the loving bond between humans and their animal companions.
Wendy Kaplar
Feb 20


Mail Carrier Safely Delivers Rottweiler
A mail carrier in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, sprang into action to save an adult male Rottweiler trapped in an icy creek. Steve Mull, a U
Wendy Kaplar
Jan 29


Baby Gina the Puppy Saved From Near Death
On January 22, NYC Second Chance Rescue responded to a call from a foster parent who had discovered a severely malnourished puppy
Wendy Kaplar
Jan 26


Animal Shelter Consumed by Palisades Fire, Ponies Saved Just in Time
On January 8th, 2025, Philozoia Animal Rescue , located in Santa Monica, found itself directly in the path of the Palisades fire . The...
Wendy Kaplar
Jan 17


Sweet Ribbet's Second Chance
Ribbet, a resilient Labrador Retriever puppy, enjoys his toys while recovering after losing both eyes in a dog attack. (Photo: Second...
Wendy Kaplar
Jan 7


Celebrate World Kindness Day with Dog-Inspired Acts of Love
World Kindness Day reminds us of the invaluable lessons our dogs teach us daily about love, compassion, and connection. Our furry friends...
Wendy Kaplar
Nov 13, 2024


Pit Bull Awareness Month
October is Pit Bull Awareness Month. This month challenges us to look beyond stereotypes and appreciate the love and companionship that...
Wendy Kaplar
Oct 15, 2024
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