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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


After a Successful Rescue, Lucky the Dolphin Swims Free in South Carolina's May River
A female bottlenose dolphin stranded in a shallow lagoon in Bluffton, South Carolina has been safely rescued and returned to her natural habitat, thanks to a coordinated effort involving marine biologists, local firefighters, and a few helpful neighbors.
Wendy Kaplar
Aug 1


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


Washington State Law Ends Delays in Animal Abuse Cases
A happy dog enjoys the safety Washington State's new animal cruelty law is meant to protect. Photo by Justin Veenema on Unsplash...
Wendy Kaplar
Jun 9


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


Recognizing and Preventing Dental Pain in Cats
Dental disease is one of the most common health problems in cats, yet it often goes unnoticed until it becomes severe.
Wendy Kaplar
Feb 24


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


Coyote's Plastic Jar Predicament Ends with Rescue
Durham County Sheriff's Office Animal Services  deputies rescued a coyote with its head trapped in a plastic jar after several days of...
Wendy Kaplar
Dec 9, 2024


Surrendered in Her Golden Years, Sweet Cinnamon Waits for Love
Cinnamon, a 13-year-old orange tabby, witnessed her world unravel when her beloved owner passed away. A recent Instagram post by Orange...
Wendy Kaplar
Nov 18, 2024


Have a Happy and Pet-Friendly Halloween!
Halloween arrives tonight, bringing pumpkins with carved glowing grins, brimming bowls of sugary confections, the cheerful chimes of...
Wendy Kaplar
Oct 31, 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


Visually Impaired Kittens Find Friendship and Purrfect Home
And they lived happily ever after... During their stay at the Sevier County Humane Society , two Tennessee-based visually impaired...
Wendy Kaplar
Oct 15, 2024


Helping Lost Cats Find Their Way Home
Photo by Artiom Vallat on Unsplash While walking through our neighborhoods, it's common to see cats outdoors. Some of these cats are...
Wendy Kaplar
Oct 14, 2024
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